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Design & Desire Europe’s largest passive office building feels the warmth with American cherry

Greenhouse GreenAcres Woodland Burials commissions ‘spiritually strong’ Reception Building

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Magazine September 2015

Welcome

to Future Constructor & Architect...

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ur experiences within buildings remain. However positive or negative – they leave a lasting impression. Architects and designers all strive to instill a sense of awe and lasting wonderment in potential occupants. Despite the duration of occupancy, providing exceptional levels of comfort, function and, of course, the ‘wow’ factor are vital.

With the average person spending 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, workplace architecture has evolved considerably over the years. From the design right through to the facilities, a high benchmark is being set.

In this month’s Design & Desire focus, FC&A profile’s Europe’s largest passive office hosting the new headquarters of the Brussels Environment Agency. Located in Brussels, these new offices are built around a central atrium that spans seven storeys high under a bulging, transparent roof that ensures constant natural lighting.

Maximising user comfort was a key design consideration for Dutch architectural practice Cepezed. Whereas the external aluminium cladding of the building is black to absorb the sunlight walking through the main entrance you are struck by the light, airy, spacious atmosphere of the main atrium, which feels like a giant greenhouse. To read more about this striking build, nicknamed “the toaster”, turn to page 28.

Elsewhere in this issue you will find dedicated features on Ironmongery, KBB, Glass & Glazing, plus official highlights on the upcoming events UK Construction Week and 100% Design.

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American cherry brings its natural colour and warmth to Europe’s largest passive office building.

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Contents News

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34 Specification Spotlight:

06 Industry Updates: FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, plus Ecobuild unveils new plans for 2016.

18 Voice of the Industry: Michael Page of Saracen Interiors reflects on the technical revolution that’s going to change the way we work for good.

26 Legal & Business: Michael Dall, Lead Economist at Barbour ABI discusses the latest output figures across the construction industry.

Features 24 Technical Focus: Contemporary style and natural ventilation combine for the new Ronald McDonald House at Glasgow hospital – a facility for the families of sick children.

32 Ironmongery:

In this new focus, FC&A pays tribute to specialist fabricator of bespoke staircases, CANAL, with a comprehensive specification guide.

40 Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms:

Mar Esteve Cortes, Marketing Project Manager at TheSize, explores and advises on current kitchen surfacing trends.

42 Glass & Glazing: Zero maintenance smoke barrier glass has been incorporated into the Silverburn Shopping Centre without jeopardising architectural integrity.

46 UK Construction Week Preview:

FC&A profiles the upcoming highlights of UK Construction Week – the new industry event for construction and building professionals.

48 100% Design Preview:

Paul Barrows from specialist door hardware manufacturer, Allegion, outlines what to consider when specifying architectural ironmongery.

Celebrating its 21st edition at a brand new home, 100% Design will be based upon a central theme ‘Design in Colour’.

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Portfolios 08 Greenhouse: GreenAcres Woodland Burials site in Rainford is a little different from your average cemetery, and more than a little bit special!

14 Sustainability in Development:

Darren Evans of Darren Evans Assessments reflects on how a cacophony of ‘sustainababble’ has undermined the sustainable concept.

28 Design & Desire: American cherry brings its natural colour and warmth to Europe’s largest passive office building.

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Industry Updates

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FC&A rounds up the industry news

In Brief

Ecobuild unveils new plans for 2016

ARUP opens Bogotá office

ARUP, the British company specialising in professional services in project design, planning, engineering and consultancy, has opened an office in Bogotá in order to execute and assist in high-impact engineering projects in Colombia.

Federico Torres,ARUP’s CEO in Colombia, explained:“We have worked on projects here for some time, but as we get settled in, our customers have the peace of mind of knowing we are nearby.”

Clugston to construct £10m events hall

Clugston Construction has started work on a £10m state-of-theart events hall at the historic Great Yorkshire Show Ground in Harrogate. Steve Radcliffe, Managing Director at Clugston Construction, commented: “Being selected to deliver this exciting project on such a historic site is a great thrill.We look forward to continuing the relationship we have established with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society team during the design and development stage and working with our supply chain to deliver the new events hall for next summer.”

Second University Technical College for Sheffield

Geoff Halliwell, Director at Bond Bryan Architects, said:“UTC 2 Sheffield aspires to become a centre of excellence and stretch all learners to realise their full potential, drawing on world class models of best education practice to ensure each and every learner is fulfilled in their academic and personal ambitions.

Creating the right design for the UTC is the first step towards achieving that goal.”

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Ecobuild has unveiled exciting new plans to take it into the next phase of business growth and reinforce the brand’s position at the centre of the UK building industry for more than 11 years.

Part of UBM Built Environment, Ecobuild is the leading UK

exhibition and conference event in the UK construction calendar, inspiring over 40,000 industry professionals from across the entire supply chain to interact with over 800 exhibitors.

Held at its stunning new headquarters at 240 Blackfriars, the event saw UBM Built

Environment share its new vision for Ecobuild, which will build on the success of this year’s show but also evolve in line with market trends and the changing building industry.

Alison Jackson, Group Director for UBM EMEA Built Environment Exhibitions

Personnel Ecobuild appoints new Exhibition Director

Developer HUB boosts senior team

Scape Group enhances data focus

Martin Hurn has in-depth knowledge of Ecobuild as its Sales Director for the past three years and has an extensive background in the construction industry, which has seen him working closely with exhibitors.

In his new role, Hurn will be harnessing his substantial experience to further Ecobuild’s core strategy of mirroring and supporting growth sectors across the industry.

London-based mid-market developer HUB today announced the appointment of Kieran Hobbs as Land and Development Manager. Kieran will be focused on growing and assisting in the management of HUB’s development pipeline of over 1000 homes. Before joining HUB, Kieran was a Senior Development Manager at central London developer Mount Anvil.

Scape Group, the built environment specialist, has hired Amardeep Singh as its first dedicated data analyst. Amardeep Singh has been appointed to the role of Market Research Manager. This newly created role will span strategic report production, market intelligence, day to day project reporting and providing data driven insights.

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Industry Updates commented: “Ecobuild will continue to be the most innovative and leading event on the construction calendar.

This enduring brand has been updated and modernised for today’s market challenges whilst reflecting Ecobuild’s continued success in the construction industry.”

Following a survey of 2,500 exhibitors and visitors as well as input from focus groups, Ecobuild 2016 will feature a new improved show layout, increased capacity conference arena and three learning hubs covering industry trends and issues in Design, Zero Carbon and Energy. In addition, two unique inspirational features showcasing innovation and smart buildings will create a wow factor and allow visitors to touch, feel and learn about the future of the construction industry.

Alison Jackson added: “UBM Built Environment has unrivalled access to data, senior construction leaders and speakers.We are very excited about revealing a mouthwatering speaker line-up and stunning new state-of-the-art features never seen to date in the UK.” For further information about Ecobuild 2016, taking place from 8th to 10th March 2016 at London’s ExCeL, please visit www.ecobuild.co.uk.

In Brief Open House London programme is launched

The Open House London programme for the 2015 event, to be held on 19 & 20 September, has been launched online. A highly anticipated fixture in the capital’s cultural calendar, Open House London is a truly citywide celebration of the buildings, places and spaces where we live and work. It provides a unique opportunity to see, explore and learn about London’s amazing architecture and design over one weekend.

Architect firms must do more to attract top talent Farida Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Gibbs S3, comments: “The UK is now close to full employment after two years of solid growth. However, while employment levels are still high, there is still a severe shortage of experienced, skilled workers in key technology-driven industries.

A lack of access to the right technology talent has a severe impact on a company’s ability to expand, and when the growth of international, blue chip companies falters it impacts the entire economy.”

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The design of the Reception Building was driven by the aspiration to respect and respond to the natural setting

Sustainable design for eternal rest

Synthetic rubber roofing membranes specialist, Firestone Building Products, has recently supplied the thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roof for the ‘Reception Building’ of a ‘natural burial ground’ in Merseyside designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB).

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constructed close to the entrance to the site, opposite the car park, is the space designed to celebrate funeral services of all kinds and also offers a contemplative space from which to enjoy views across the picturesque woodlands.

Explains Tom Cowley from GreenAcres Woodland Burials: “Our Rainford site is one of five burial parks we own and operate across the UK and high quality, sustainable buildings are an integral part of each of them.

“We strongly believe in the importance of a funeral as part of people’s bereavement journeys, regardless of their faith, values or beliefs, and our buildings provide a setting as natural as possible for the celebration of funerals before the deceased is returned to nature in a grave marked by a wooden plaque or carving rather than a grey headstone.”

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FCB studios designed a single storey timber framed structure with timber cladding, finished with vertical ribs of untreated larch

Reflecting nature The Reception Building at GreenAcres Woodland Burials’ site in Rainford is one of a number of schemes that FCB studios was commissioned to design as part of a scheme that also included landscaping works to expand existing planting, an access road, woodland pathways and car parking.

“The design of the Reception Building was driven by the aspiration to respect and respond to the natural setting and embody the characteristics of the site and our ethos by providing a low energy, sustainable building with a low embodied carbon footprint,” explains Tom.

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he selected roofing material was part of a specification designed to reflect the natural surroundings and environmental ethos of the building and its peaceful location.

While selecting a final resting place might not be most people’s idea of a fun day out, the GreenAcres Woodland Burials site in Rainford is a little different from your average cemetery, and more than a little bit special!

Set amidst two 19th and 20th century woodland plantations, Emma Wood and Grace’s Wood, the 65 acre site is part of the Knowsley Estate and has been designed to welcome people of all beliefs and denominations, conducting either faithbased or secular funerals on site in line with the wishes of the deceased and their loved ones.

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The architect needed a roofing solution that would offer flame-free installation

The building’s striking angles fan gradually upwards and outwards

The ceremonial space within the Reception Building needed to be ‘spiritually strong’

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“The ceremonial space within the Reception Building needed to be ‘spiritually strong’, without being too iconic to appeal to a wide range of users, with an emphasis on the relationship between the indoor space and the external landscape, the filtering of light and the views from outside the building.”

To achieve this, FCB studios designed a single storey timber framed structure with timber cladding, finished with vertical ribs of untreated larch, which not only reflect the materials and colour palette of the surrounding woodland, but are also reminiscent of the trunks of saplings in some areas of the building.

The building’s striking angles fan gradually upwards and outwards towards the ceremonial space, which is finished by a glass facade that looks out onto the woodland.

Tom continues: “Looking towards the ceremonial space from outside the building, it appears like the stage of a proscenium arch theatre, with the glazed facade framed at the top and both sides by wood that will age naturally with the building. The effect is emphasised by the triangular shaped wings that lead the eye towards the central glazed area.”

The glazed facade both enables those inside the building to look out onto the woodland and reflects dappled light and mirror images of the trees onto the building to help it merge with its surroundings. The top section of the glazing is covered by

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“The ceremonial space within the Reception Building needed to be ‘spiritually strong’”

Flexible roofing While the building’s facades are characterised by the use of wood as a

building material, the architect needed a roofing solution that would offer flamefree installation due to the location’s inherent fire risk.

“As a practice we would normally opt for a PVC-based single ply system as a default non-flame roofing solution,” Tom continues. “However, we discussed the alternatives with both the client and the contractor and decided to use a TPO system for both buildability and environmental reasons.”

Firestone’s UltraPly TPO was selected for the roof of the Reception Building because it offered a cost effective and durable option with accelerated testing indicating a service life in excess of 30 years. Offering rapid and flame-free installation to waterproof the building

quickly with no fire risk, the system is also flexible enough to map the contours of the roof exactly but does not contain any plasticisers that can be released into the atmosphere as a pollutant.

Explains John McMullan, Commercial Manager at Firestone Building Products: “UltraPly TPO is a flexible Thermoplastic PolyOlefin (TPO) roofing membrane suitable for a variety of flat roofing commercial and industrial roofing applications.

“Light in colour and environmentally friendly, it is robust enough to withstand extremes of weather but light enough to facilitate ease of installation.”

The UltraPly roofing system was laid onto the building’s insulated roof and adhered to the substrate. The seams

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wooden brise soleil to reduce solar gain, while continuing the theme of connecting the building with the landscape. Meanwhile, the lower section opens up to help brings the outdoors into the ceremonial space.

“Natural light floods into the building through the glass facade,” Tom continues, “and, thanks to the wooden brise soleil, this creates shadows that dapple the floor with patterns that imitate the shadows created by trees in the light outside.

“The window also enables those inside the building to feel connected with the outdoors, helping to create the sense of a natural celebration.”

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“The Reception Building has been designed with an inherently low energy use profile”

Natural light floods into the building through the glass facade

were hot air welded to form a permanent watertight bond.

A ballast of pebbles was then used to cover the waterproofing membrane, creating a finish that complements the wooden structure and the ‘natural materials’ design brief.

Tom continues: “The UltraPly TPO membrane provided a low profile, flexible and environmentally sound waterproofing system that offered robust puncture resistance, allowing the roof to be finished with decorative ballast.”

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While there are no solar panels on the roof of the Reception Building, a PV installation on the maintenance barn roof helps towards the electrical requirements for the building as part of an energy conservation and renewables strategy across the site.

Tom comments: “The Reception Building has been designed with an inherently low energy use profile, with extensive use of natural light and natural ventilation and a building fabric that has been designed with high thermal insulation performance that exceeds Part L. “As a result, the principle energy demand for the Reception Building is space heating during the winter months.”

Once again, the answer to the energy for the building’s space heating requirements has been provided by the woodland, with a wood boiler that uses timber coppiced from the surrounding woodland used as the only heat source.

Tom adds: “Once again, the heat energy source demonstrates just how much the natural environment of the setting has been built into every aspect of the Reception Building project, proving that low impact construction schemes are possible in even the most eco-conscious environments.”

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Sustainability in Development

Giving new meaning to the sustainability concept Simply put, sustainability is the capacity to endure.

Yet, we live in an age of greenwash marketing where a cacophony of ‘sustainababble’ has undermined the sustainable concept. Darren Evans of Darren Evans Assessments explains more.

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s a direct result of this overuse and dilution, many people still don’t see the true benefits of being more sustainable. The worry is that greenwashing itself offers more benefits for businesses than actually adopting sustainable practices. It could also be argued that most construction professionals simply see it as an extra cost and a hoop jumping exercise, or they just don’t really know how to harness its potential.

So how can we ensure those working at the sharp-end understand not only its importance, but the potential it holds for improving processes and building performance in the long term?

The last Government might not have been the greenest ever as promised, but

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our industry made significant progress over the last five years to reduce environmental impact across all aspects of our work.

Now for continued improvements under the new administration, we need a collaborative effort that involves the Government, construction professionals and users themselves to help the green agenda climb back up the pecking order.

Changing mentalities

We must not kid ourselves; sustainability will never be at the top of many company agendas. Construction is and always will be driven by cost, with individuals and organisations only acting on the measures that are being forced upon. And across the length and breadth of the industry there has been a lack of incentive when it comes

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to building sustainably.

We must build a link to financial incentives. By offering stamp duty or council tax discounts or exemption – sustainability will soon become a key consideration. Achieving high sustainability standards need not be difficult or expensive but it does require an understanding of the interrelationships between costs, risks and benefits.

With no obvious advantages to inputting sustainability measures, will they be given the attention they deserve?

We must work to change learned behaviour and a deeply ingrained herd mentality. For example, 49% of UK drivers admit to flouting road regulations – with half of those saying they did so deliberately because they thought they could get away

Sustainability in Development Across the length and breadth of the industry there has been a lack of incentive when it comes to building sustainably

However, with the Government announcing that it “does not intend to proceed with the zero carbon Allowable Solutions carbon offsetting scheme, or the proposed 2016 increase in on-site energy efficiency standards” – this seriously questioned how we are ever going to reduce the carbon footprint of the UK’s building stock.

Driver for change

Elements of the Code have been incorporated into Building Regulations, which have been retitled as “the new national technical standards” and set at the equivalent of a Code level 4. But instead of encouraging disruptive innovation and a culture of sustainability, we are becoming ever more reliant on Building Regulations

to be the main driver for change – which in reality are quite limited.

Building Inspectors are primarily responsible for checking compliance, by relying on a certificate or identifying something so we must consider whether they are technically minded enough, or have the time and expertise, to perform this task. In 2014, the Sustainability Champion was introduced into the UK building level schemes as part of BREEAM’s continuous drive to encourage greater sustainability. If a ‘sustainability champion’ worked closely with the Building Inspector or this was included into domestic builds then surely standards would improve, as they can focus on the key sustainable issues rather than general structural and safety performance.

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with it or did not agree with the laws. And the construction industry is no different.

With no clear reward for obeying the ‘rules’, and little punishment for breaking them, we will continue to drive 10mph over the speed limit until we reach a speed camera or hit traffic – because it’s all about getting to where you want to be as quickly as possible.

The UK Green Building Council was pushing for a new code for sustainable buildings that would require existing buildings to undergo an ‘MOT’ to monitor energy performance and environmental impact. In New York City, a similar scheme has been launched that forces owners to comply with strict requirements and make improvements every ten years – dependent on the results.

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Sustainability in Development

We are becoming ever more reliant on Building Regulations to be the main driver for change

A mark of quality In a bid to address our inefficient housing stock, the BRE recently launched the new Home Quality Mark (HQM), a voluntary scheme for house builders which will ultimately give prospective homeowners a stamp of approval when it comes to choosing a place to set up home.

As a replacement option for the Code for Sustainable Homes, which was generally not understood by people outside the construction industry (and even some within the industry), the HQM is a massive step in the right direction and takes the principles of code further as it will impact and effect homeowners in terms of the value and desirability of properties. It’s also good to see an alternative to other assessment methods, such as BREEAM and LEED developed by the US Green Building Council.

This new stamp of approval has potential to give confidence to people when choosing homes and house builders the differentiation and a step up in the marketplace. Through a simple 1 to 5 star rating, homebuyers will gain a picture on the quality of the property – “Knowledge Sharing, Our Surroundings and My Home” – through an independent assessment from BRE Home Quality Mark

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Assessors. The backbone to the ‘My Home’ section will be the energy efficiency and thermal comfort of a home.

According to BRE consumer research, 97% of people said they would buy a home that was more energy efficient and sustainable if they had better information.

The Home Quality Mark clearly seeks to address this and will provide some indication of the green credentials of a home as well its desirability.

As with any new approval system, there will be sceptics with house builders no doubt thinking it will be another costly exercise but the BRE will need to stress the value that will be added by the HQM.

In order to achieve true sustainability, business efficiency must be improved at all levels

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The BRE will also need to promote the HQM and ensure that local authorities, lenders and insurance companies are up to speed and fully understand the new sustainability standard.

Making a difference In order to achieve true sustainability, business efficiency must be improved at all levels and to do this we have to get the basics right and implement best practice, common sense and innovative, practical working from the ground up. If we make sustainability a core element, more buildings will deliver what they promise.

One way to do this is by keeping the contractor or designer involved after project completion. The Government’s ‘soft landings’ process certainly helped to bridge the performance gap – but this could go a whole lot further. If end users really understood how sustainable buildings work efficiently, they could perform even better.

A more comprehensive approach would include better briefing, realistic performance benchmarking and reality checking of design and procurement decisions to bridge the performance gap. And it would encourage sustainable assessment methods that reward outcomes and not inputs – an approach that has sadly been lacking in the past. Overcomplicated design and build processes means sustainability has been lost in translation.

It’s up to us to simplify what ‘sustainability’ actually means to our industry and our customers, if it is to be a real success now and in the future.

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It’s also hugely important to simplify processes where possible and set targets and standards that customers actually understand. In the building industry, clients, contractors and end users alike will always see the true benefits of sustainability if it is explained to them in a language they understand – how much will it cost, and how much money will it save? It really can be that simple.

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Voice of the Industry

Harnessing the power of digital Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of leading workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors, believes that we’re in the midst of a technical revolution – this century’s industrial revolution – and it’s set to change the way that we work for good.

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special report published in the Sunday Times recently by Raconteur Media led with the claim that the UK is now the world leader in the financial technology sector. Reports like that create a buzz that is only set to increase in volume. Fact is, the way in which we do business and communicate is constantly evolving and more and more sectors are partnering with, and investing in, technology as a result.

The power offered by digital is open to everyone and digital technology is awash with business opportunities. Any company fully embracing digital automatically has a good deal more on its radar as digital technology enables businesses and people to reach out and become more in touch and better acquainted.

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And it’s official – we are now a digital nation. As the vast scope afforded us by technology continues to grow, we’re constantly adapting the way we work to fit with this fluid world of digital.

Gone are the days of nine to five. Forward thinking employers are no longer chaining us to our desks and the line between the personal and the commercial has become quite blurred. Sometimes we work in an office, sometimes we work in our homes and we walk around with both our social and our business connections stored in our phones along with the platforms to post content to both at our fingertips.

In the last couple of years, our industry has witnessed a shift in the attitude of the majority of our customers as the final shreds of antipathy for all things digital

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Michael Page has been with the company for almost 20 years. As a senior member of the team, he has helped launch the companies three latest divisions: Saracen Small Works, Saracen Facilities Management and Saracen Move Management. gradually fall away. The digital revolution absolutely has to be embraced for fear of getting left behind and it all starts with the right technology.

In the commercial arena, there’s a definite appetite for state-of-the-art technology and so, as a workplace design consultant, we’re expected to include the most up-to-date digital innovations as ‘par the course’ in our designs. The client now requires the absolute, optimum choice in IT and telecommunications – these areas now make up a significant chunk of the overall investment.

It’s very much a part of our job to act as a consultant in this area. We shouldn’t just be joining in the digital conversation; we should be leading it and we have to be able to instill confidence in our clients by

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By making an effort to understand and work with the new technologies, we can deliver a more holistic approach to the workplace environment

Saracen is expected to include the most up-to-date digital innovations as ‘par the course’ in its designs

‘Digital working’ will soon take over from ‘flexible working’

knowledge to our customers.

‘Digital working’ will soon take over from ‘flexible working’ as the new buzz phrase as it’s the former which, crucially, underpins and enables the latter. In as much as we are taking into consideration staff frequently working from home and hot desking as trends of our generation, we are also thinking about how best to facilitate clients so that they can work responsively, accommodating all staff with tools that allow them to access the most cutting edge communications.

Specific consideration is reserved for up-to-date screens and telecom systems, visual sharing systems, conference calling and security. There is a common requirement now for the technology to allow people to attend meetings, in some capacity, from a separate locale. There’s no reason why individuals in France or Germany can’t remotely attend a meeting in Wapping and for the big internationals that is the norm.

Digital technology allows us access to a far bigger world than we have previously been used to and the potential that better communications afford us is enormous.

All of the newer tools of the last 20 years has led to an overwhelming increase in productivity while technology-related costs have steadily fallen. Investing in IT improvements is done to improve on overall productivity and it’s essential that we continue to do so. Productivity is the main driver of economic growth and helps to propel us into the future.

But perhaps it’s our understanding that needs the major investment. By not avoiding all things digital and making an effort to understand and work with the new technologies, we can deliver a more holistic approach to the workplace environment with a view to always improving on it. This, in turn, makes way for greater successes and enables us to free up more time for the non-work related stuff – and that’s, ultimately, what really counts the most.

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demonstrating a real knowledge and giving them the best advice.

We have for some time been adept at digitally enabling the end users so that they can adapt to changing work patterns such as remote meetings, conferencing facilities and video business tools etc. Now, we have to present the best options to fit with the needs of each particular client, tailoring the IT and telecoms requirements to suit. To do this, we need to know how these systems work and to understand the associated benefits of each so that we can pass on this

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Facades

Sustainable render solution for Bloor Homes Inspirational properties in ‘The Collection at Fortescue Fields’, a new mixed development in the quaint and historic village of Norton St Philip feature weber.pral M monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber.

The attractive Georgian-inspired architecture makes rich use of rendered facades

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by Bloor Homes, in conjunction with land acquisition and property development expert Lochailort Limited, London, was designed by Professor Robert Adam of Adam Architecture, London. Robert Adam is a major figure in the development of traditional and classic architecture.

The development features a stunning collection of 38 individually styled homes designed to blend sympathetically with the local vernacular and has adopted a wonderful combination of styles and detailing.The attractive Georgian-inspired architecture makes rich use of rendered facades, sometimes enhanced with Bath stone, rubble stone or stone quoins. Cast iron dressings, feature surrounds, canopies and porches lend complete individuality to these homes.

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In addition to residential properties the development has a shop, doctors’ surgery and commercial office space.

“We keep an eye on the future, combining traditional building materials and using modern methods to reduce maintenance,” says Michele Rose, Sales Director, Bloor Homes South West. “We are very proud of ‘The Collection at Fortescue Fields’ which offers superior homes for today’s way of living.”

Render application is being carried out by family-run business Burnham Plastering & Dry Lining Limited, Weston-Super-Mare.

“This is a challenging project as every property is different and there are some beautiful traditional details to incorporate,” says Anthony Searle, Contracts Manager.

“We have a lot of experience working with Weber monocouche render which is easy to use, reliable and of consistent quality.

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weber.pral M is being used throughout Fortescue Fields in Ocre Rose, selected from a palette of 24 colours

weber.pral M is ideal for spray application which has helped us to gain time on the more straight forward areas of some of the designs.” weber.pral M is being used throughout Fortescue Fields in Ocre Rose, selected from a palette of 24 colours.

“Bloor Homes South West only specify Weber renders for their developments in this region which is fine with us and we know every job will turn out as good as the last one.”

Saint-Gobain Weber is the first manufacturer of monocouche renders to be awarded an A+ rating as defined in the BRE Global 2008 Green Guide to Specification.

This audited material helps specifiers to make selections that will collectively reduce the environmental impact of their buildings while achieving a higher number of BREEAM material specification credits. weber.pral M, a one coat, throughcoloured, external decorative render, is quick and easy to apply by hand or by spray application to assist with challenging build schedules. It is hardwearing and low maintenance and, being highly weather resistant, performs well in areas of harsh exposure. A ready mixed, cementitious render it requires only the addition of clean water on site and is formulated for efficient spray application. It can be used on most suitably prepared brick and blockwork and offers a variety of ways to achieve distinct, architectural features including ashlar detail which has been incorporated in some of the render finish at Fortescue Fields. weber.pral M is manufactured from carefully selected raw materials at purposebuilt facilities in Bedfordshire, Shropshire and Ireland where quality and consistency is achieved.

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Flooring

This new collection captures a fresh and vibrant look and feel

Achieving the Eternal look with Forbo

Forbo has launched a new-look Eternal general purpose vinyl flooring collection with designs ranging from chic metallic and bright sparkle effects to sophisticated natural wood and stone looks.

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his new collection captures a fresh and vibrant look and feel, whilst retaining all the practical performing elements that have made Eternal a hugely popular

flooring choice and set the benchmark in heterogeneous flooring design.

One of the key elements is the digital print offer where there are no limits to what can be created, enabling

The realism of the natural wood options is enhanced by the authentic ‘plank’ widths and lengths available

specifiers to deliver truly standout features. Within a wide range of intriguing designs, reproduced with exceptional colour clarity and print quality, there are impressive Geodes depicting crosssections of crystalline rock in dramatic detail, and a spectacular Rainbow design featuring intense hues, emitting warmth and vibrancy.

Eternal’s brand new gradient designs add depth and interest to any application area and are complemented by the new Sparkle collection. The use of particles rather than chips delivers a subtle and compelling effect against solid colour backgrounds.

The collection sees a new and improved colour palette and stunning new effects such as painted, patched and striped wood designs, reflecting recent fashions and trends. The realism of the natural wood options, which include pine, oak, beech and walnut, is enhanced by the authentic ‘plank’ widths and lengths available. Colour fastness and unique PUR Wood Pearl embossing on selected designs ensure that realism is achieved without compromising ease of cleaning and maintenance.

With strong environmental credentials – 50% recycled content within the backing, and installation wastage fed through Forbo’s ‘Back To The Floor’ recycling scheme – Eternal exemplifies the manufacturer’s ethos of striving to create better environments in the production process of all its products.

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Always moving forward

We know you don’t stay ahead by standing still. To keep moving forward we’re always innovating; whether through new product development, process improvement or service enhancement.

Our two most recent innovations are the new Opus panel and sinusoidal profiled sheet.

Opus is the new plank panel that is available as part of an Elite system, a LINEAR Rainscreen and a LINEAR Rainspan system, as well as being ideal for use as a soffit plank.

Investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery enables us to provide the increasingly popular sinusoidal profile on a short lead time and at a competitive price.

Innovation provides you with roofing and cladding solutions that are as ground-breaking as they are practical and as valuable as they are cost-effective. Put simply we innovate to provide products that are relevant and useful to you.

Some of our recent product innovations include Vieo, Opus, sinusoidal cladding, integrated solar panels, transpired solar collectors, and a more efficient stainless steel halter for standing seam roofs.

A culture of innovation is present throughout our supply chain, with Elite Systems using only Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® from Tata Steel. These Colorcoat® products come with the Confidex® Guarantee offering extended cover for up to 40 years on Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and up to 30 years on Colorcoat Prisma®.

Colorcoat® products are certified to BES6001 Responsible Sourcing standard.

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Technical Focus

More than 65 windows were manufactured

by CMS using Metal Technology’s System 8 curtain walling system

Style and natural ventilation combine Windows, doors and curtain walling manufactured and installed by CMS Window Systems have played a key role in creating the ideal internal environment within a stylish facility created to support the families of children undergoing treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.

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much greater natural ventilation within individual rooms for a healthier internal environment.

CMS also manufactured and installed over seven entrance doors created using the Metal Technology 5-20D system. These doors provide safe, secure access being supplied complete with Dorma panic hardware.

Stephen Anderson, Director of the Aluminium Division at CMS said: “We’re extremely pleased to have been involved in the construction of this outstanding new facility and we wish Yorkhill Family House Ltd every success with it. The design is excellent and provides exactly the kind of high quality accommodation that is only right for families going through tough times.”

The Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow is one of 14 that the charity operates across the UK. It is a crucial facility within a hospital which handles around 90,000 out-patients, 15,000 in-patients, 7300 day-cases and 35,000 A&E attendances every year.

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he company has completed the £200,000 fenestration contract awarded by main contractor CCG for the new Ronald McDonald House. This ‘home from home’ facility provides free to use amenities and accommodation, including 30 bedrooms and plenty of outdoor green space, for families of sick children from all over Scotland.

Designed by architects Keppie on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities and day to day operator Yorkhill Family House Ltd, the facility is located on the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus – one of the UK’s flagship new healthcare development projects.

Architecturally impressive whilst delivering a calming feel, the building is characterised by white brick and slate roof tiles, with the grey aluminium curtain walling and doors

by CMS providing the perfect complement.

More than 65 windows were manufactured by CMS using Metal Technology’s System 8 curtain walling system for the outerframes and its 4-20 thermally broken casement system for the opening vents. These large opening vents all feature parallel opening hinges to deliver

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METAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM 5-20D THE METAL TECHNOLOGY THERMALLY BROKEN 5-20D DOOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OFFER THE SPECIFIER THE ADVANTAGES OF POLYAMIDE THERMAL BREAK TECHNOLOGY IN MEETING THE LATEST THERMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS. WEATHER PERFORMANCE INDEPENDENTLY WEATHER PERFORMANCE TESTED TO BS 6375-1.

AIR INFILTRATION BS EN 1026: CLASS 4 WATERTIGHTNESS BS EN 1027: C LASS 9A WIND RESISTANCE BS EN : 12211: E2400 BREEAM SUSTAINABILITY RATING A+ RATING SECURITY THIS SYSTEM HAS PASSED PAS 24 “ENHANCED SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES” AS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ON SECURE BY DESIGN PROJECTS.

Technical Focus METAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM 8

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REQUIRED AT PERIMETER OF POP-OUT WINDOWS TO PROVIDE SUITABLE FIXING POINT BRACKETS.

METAL TECHNOLOGY’S SYSTEM 8 OFFERS THE DESIGNER A WIDE AND DIVERSE RANGE OF PROFILES THAT WILL PROVIDE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, WEATHER PERFORMANCE AND THERMAL ENHANCEMENT. CONSIDERED A HIGHLY COST-EFFECTIVE GLAZING SOLUTION, SYSTEM 8 IS CONSIDERED AS AN OPTIMUM SOLUTION FOR EXPANSIVE LOW RISE GLAZED APPLICATIONS. ALL METAL TECHNOLOGY’S WINDOW AND DOOR SYSTEMS ARE COMPLEMENTARY TO SYSTEM 8 OFFERING THE DESIGNER COMPLETE VERSATILITY.

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WEATHER PERFORMANCE INDEPENDENTLY WEATHER PERFORMANCE TESTED TO BS 6375-1 AIR INFILTRATION BS EN 1026: CLASS 4 AT 600PA WATERTIGHTNESS BS EN 1027: CLASS 9A AT 600PA WIND RESISTANCE BS EN 12211: CLASS E2400 AT 3600PA AIR LEAKAGE AT 50PA: 0.64 M3/H/M2

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FROM 50 X 75 X 6MM THK ALUMINIUM ANGLES CUT 100MM LONG. ANGLES TO BE FIXED TO FACE OF TIMBER FRAME @ 450MM CTRS USING 2NO. M6 X 60MM LONG COACH SCREWS.

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KEY: 1.SUITABLE TIMBERS REQUIRED AT PERIMETER OF POP-OUT WINDOWS TO PROVIDE SUITABLE FIXING POINT FOR SCREEN BRACKETS.

THERMAL PERFORMANCE METAL TECHNOLOGY’S CURTAIN WALLING RANGE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CORRECT GLASS SPECIFICATION, IS DESIGNED TO AID COMPLIANCE WITH THE LATEST THERMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS. THE THERMAL ISOLATOR PROFILE HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MINIMISE HEAT TRANSFER ACROSS THE MULLION AND TRANSOM.

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FABRICATED FROM 75 X 775 X 6MM THK ALUMINIUM ANGLES CUT 100MM LONG. ANGLES TO BE FIXED TO FACE OF TIMBER FRAME AT 450MM CTRS USING 2NO. M6 X 60MM LONG COACH SCREWS

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Design&&Business Legal Desire

Michael Dall is an economist specialising in the construction and built environment sectors at UBM’s construction market analysts Barbour ABI. He leads on Barbour ABI’s research and outputs on the construction sector assessing the trends and developments which impact upon it.

Welcoming a more buoyant sector Michael Dall, Lead Economist at Barbour ABI which is a partner to Ecobuild, discusses the latest output figures across the construction industry which has continued to bounce back with sustained growth across the commercial and infrastructure sectors.

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ollowing the General Election, the construction sector has continued to build up speed, experiencing a surge in growth and confidence, despite the government’s withdrawal of certain ‘green initiatives’. But what does the future hold for the UK construction industry?

The August Economic & Construction Market Review (EMR) from Barbour ABI, which supplies construction data to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Cabinet Office and Treasury, highlights improved performance in a number of key markets with increases in output within infrastructure, commercial and retail, and education.

These increases in output represent an important boost for construction, which will be mirrored across Ecobuild, the UK’s largest building industry event, whose core strategy is supporting growth sectors across the industry such as housing, commercial and infrastructure.

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sector as a whole saw a 5% increase from June with the value of new contracts in July awarded being £6.5bn, a 28.7% increase on the value recorded in July 2014.

One of the biggest gains was seen in the infrastructure sector which increased in July with the total value awarded at £2bn based on a three month rolling average.

This was an impressive 88.5% higher than the same period in 2014, and potentially a boost to overall growth in the construction industry if this trend continues.

The growth in infrastructure was driven by an uptake in renewable energy contracts and a number of significant road investment schemes being given the green light, all of which had possibly been stalled by election uncertainty.

With a number of major London projects reaching contract award stage in July including the £300m 22 Bishopsgate, the commercial and retail sector saw a 10.4% increase from June and an 80% increase

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from the July 2014 figure, driven by clients seeking to expand commercial space as the UK-wide economic recovery continues.

Activity also increased in the education sector, with contracts recording a threemonth average of £666m, a 6.9% increase from June, but a slight decrease in activity compared to the same time last year. London projects made up the vast majority of contracts in July, followed by the South East.

There has been a slight decrease in the residential sector which is down 5.9% compared to June and 9.3% lower than in July 2015. However this recent slowdown in housing activity follows a strong performance in the first half of 2015. It should be said that the debate on housing continues with the Government making it a key priority for wider productivity.The unlocking of planning and essential brownfield sites will help the overall upward growth in housebuilding in 2015.

Despite a pre-Election dip in figures, there remains a momentum and growth in the industry, particularly in terms of commercial office and infrastructure contracts. The greater certainty in the industry has led to some key larger construction projects being given the go-ahead, driving increases in contract values across sectors.

The dust may well have settled following the General Election but the latest surge in growth, particularly in several key sectors, is critical to the stability of the UK construction industry.

Hopefully this growth will continue, with Ecobuild 2016 well placed to report and reflect on this ongoing success on numerous levels with the conference programme changing, very much in line with these growth areas and in line with market priorities.

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Design & Desire

Natural connections American cherry brings its natural colour and warmth to Europe’s largest passive office building.

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urope’s largest entirely passive office building was inaugurated last January on one of Brussels’ major urban regeneration sites called Tour & Taxis on the inland port’s quayside.

This area owes its original name to the founders of the Belgian postal system, the Von Thurn und Tassis family. Once a major freight hub at the end of 19th century with both waterway and railway facilities, Tour & Taxis is set to become today a model of sustainable urban regeneration that will attract the population back towards the canal quayside.

To set this major urban scheme on the right footing the Brussels region decided to launch a flagship project by locating the new headquarters of the Brussels Environment Agency on the Tour & Taxis site. The powerful, easily recognisable design of the new building acts as an icon to mark the launch of this new sustainable neighbourhood programme. With its bulging dark roof the building was quickly nicknamed “the toaster”. Designed by the Dutch architectural practice Cepezed it showcases all the latest technology in terms of energy efficiency.

building is black to absorb the sunlight walking through the main entrance you are struck by the light, airy, spacious atmosphere of the main atrium which feels like a giant greenhouse. The supporting metal structure is all painted white whilst the concrete floors are staggered as you go up the different floor levels. This central atrium is not only architecturally spectacular; reflecting the open square outside, it also captures heat and stores it for recycling. The triple glazed roof ensures a high level of insulation whilst an automatic blind system shields the atrium

The upper floors include a laboratory and open-plan offices allowing a lot of flexibility to organise work spaces

A flagship project These new offices are built around a central atrium that spans seven storeys high under a bulging, transparent roof that ensures constant natural lighting. Whereas the external aluminium cladding of the

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from excess sunlight in the summer.

The large open space of the ground floor with its oval information desk acts as a link with the adjacent square and will host a permanent exhibition on the major environmental challenges facing 21st century cities from 2016. The main staircase runs around the central atrium and dovetails into a series of open balconies overlooking the atrium from the different floor levels. This large wooden staircase is, in fact, an extension of the bleachers in the adjacent auditorium, located on the west side of the building.

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The external aluminium cladding of the building is black to absorb the sunlight

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With its colourful 415 seats and its wooden floors, the auditorium is fully equipped with state of the art audio-visual equipment and can be hired for external events. A restaurant conveniently located on the first floor and overlooking the central atrium, serves organic menus both for the agency’s staff and for the general public. The upper floors include a laboratory and open-plan offices allowing a lot of flexibility to organise work spaces.

The top floors are bathed in natural daylight and provide striking views of the Brussels skyline.

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by Nathalie Daele, the agency’s in-house architect, are disseminated throughout the different floor levels. Manufactured in American cherry they help to organise the different work spaces in this largely open plan office layout.The rich, warm tones of cherry stand out very effectively against the plain white and light grey tones of the concrete floors and ceilings.The wooden screens bring into the building a natural element that acts as a thread line on the different floor levels. On the first floor the Brussels Environment information centre is adjacent to the restaurant on the first floor and allows visitors, school groups and NGO’s to find practical information about environmental issues and obtain first hand advice from the Agency’s team of advisers.

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The rich, warm tones of cherry stand out very effectively against the plain white and light grey tones

pervade the building whilst the solid screens hide certain functional elements such as coat hangers, copy machines or simply provide more privacy for certain meeting areas. The different screens stand at right angles from each other and switch from solid facing to slatted partitions to give each space a different character and identity.

The solid screens are made up of solid 18mm thick cherry that has been beautifully assembled horizontally with tongue and groove joints in widths varying from 90mm to 180 mm. A plain water based varnish was applied to the strips prior to their assembly to bring out the grain patterns and different colour tones of the cherry.

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A wooden screen in slats of American cherry spans almost the entire width of the visitor centre.The tall, almost 3-meter high cherry veneered slats have been assembled vertically on their edges onto a solid wood base.

Furthermore, certain slats have been coloured using the colour scheme that runs throughout the building: each colour represents one of the fields of environmental science that the agency covers. Three solid book ledges have also been integrated into the slatted partition to display the agency’s publications.

According to the different floor layouts the architect has cleverly combined tall, open slat screens with lower solid wood screens. The slatted screens allow the natural daylight from the central atrium to

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Ironmongery

Door hardware is the first point of contact for anyone entering and moving around a commercial building

Smart specification for complete security The finer details of door hardware and architectural ironmongery can often be seen as insignificant, but for those involved in the specification of the building it’s quite a different story. Here, Paul Barrows of door hardware manufacturer, Allegion, outlines what to consider when specifying architectural ironmongery.

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odern commercial buildings are ever attempting to bridge the gaps between complete integration of design and high-quality finish across all hardware requirements of the building, with exceptional levels of performance.

The specification of door closers is often one of the first considerations, but other seemingly minor accessories are also vitally important, both for security and occupant experience.

Throughout the specification stage, it must be remembered that door hardware is the first point of contact for anyone entering and moving around a commercial building. Although its impact can sometimes seem obsolete or is an afterthought during design, it is an area that receives a lot of interaction in-situ. In addition to having the right look, the selected hardware must have the right feel and finish and be backed up by a level of performance that will ensure the hardware is suited to the application and the amount of use it will face.

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Strides have been made in terms of the aesthetics of door hardware over recent years

Hardware suitability For accurate door hardware specification, there needs to be a large emphasis on the type of people who will be frequenting a commercial building. It’s likely that this will be partly pre-determined throughout discussions on the types of doors and sizes, so we’d always advise for these discussions to be held at the same time.

For example, on larger doors – especially double doors – pull handles are likely to be more suitable to make them easier to open, whereas more basic lever furniture opening mechanisms are best suited for single door entry into rooms.

The concept of universal access is not new but still provides a challenge for the construction industry. To meet obligations under the Equalities Act, Approved Document M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300 continue to be the measuring points by which conformity is measured. We have a full specification team at Allegion to help specifiers navigate this legislation. We can also cater

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to specific requirements such as lowenergy door controls and high-efficiency mechanical door controls. These solutions make it simple to meet the conflicting requirements of BS 8300 and fire safety requirements of EN 1154.

High quality products Specifiers should look for door hardware that has been tested to British and European standards where appropriate.

Some products have the highest grade of use in the standard and their use should be prioritised. Working with reputable manufacturers that provide installation support and tools is also advised to aid contractors. Especially in public sector specifications, there is often an emphasis on cost, but I’d urge investors to put quality first. This is not only to keep ongoing repair and maintenance costs down, but also because it will keep the building safe and more secure for occupants.

Ironmongery

The concept of universal access is not new but still provides a challenge for the construction industry

It can often seem to be a challenge to satisfy a variety of performance requirements – including fire safety, convenience, privacy, disabled access and reliability. I’d urge specifiers not to let these considerations be an afterthought. Seemingly more minor

door hardware components can have a huge effect on the occupant experience and safety. We recently launched our inspec guide to aid specification of architectural ironmongery and have a strong selection of brands, like Briton, to help the industry put these lessons into practice.

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Architectural ironmongery within a building can sometimes have to match a certain look and feel. Naturally, this is more often within the private sector opposed to the public sector, but for this reason, at Allegion, we’ve ensured that our range of lever and pull handle door furniture is in stainless steel. Strides have been made in terms of the aesthetics of door hardware over recent years and it no longer needs to appear industrial or for heavy duty environments only. In fact, it can often be matched to the interior with classic or contemporary styles.

Occupant experience is crucial, and essential components such as push and pull plates complete door set specification.

Although not technically essential to the daily operation of doors, this signage helps to keep a buildings’ occupants safe by informing people of how the door operates, while it also helps to protect the wider door furniture as it’s less likely to be pushed or pulled in the wrong direction. All accessory components such as push and pull plates, fire door signs and toilet signage from Allegion are manufactured in stainless steel to match the principal items.

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Specification Spotlight CANAL set out to achieve the optimum construction by using an open tread, suspended staircase design

Connecting people and office space With a long standing relationship in place and a portfolio of prestigious commercial office staircases, CANAL was the premium choice for the new Modus Group offices situated in Central London, up The Shard.

The design enables light to pass through the structure

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rom a company which has a simple mission: to create extraordinary places to work for businesses relocating or refurbishing their offices, it was only fitting that they received the same treatment on their brand new office space high in the sky.

Modus Group offers its clients the complete package for their workplace fit out projects including strategic advice, space planning, 3D design, project management and construction. Similarly, when it came to choosing a British staircase company to adjoin its two floors

CANAL at a glance: Product/Service areas: Staircases, Balustrades, Handrails Sectors: Commercial, residential, hospitality, retail Contacts: Website – www.canal.eu.com Phone – Nottingham office & manufacturing site 0115 986 6321 London CANAL architectural showroom 07881 582 487 General enquiries email – canal@canalengineering.co.uk

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Specification Spotlight of workspace CANAL Architectural was able to reflect the values of Modus Group and provide the company with the same complete package.

Whilst The Shard is a spectacular addition to the London skyline, it also came with some unique engineering challenges. These were faced early on, incorporating features on the staircase to allow for the movement of the entire building (+/- 20mm), in particular the floors directly above and below the new staircase. CANAL benefitted from being involved in the project from the beginning, allowing many prior issues to be resolved at the design stage together with the main contractor and the architect.

CANAL finished the feature staircase by fabricating and installing a mirror polished stainless steel flat bar handrail

The primary decision about the design of the feature staircase was to incorporate the necessary strength and durability required for a commercial environment.

The secondary decision was to enable light to pass through the structure as it was situated in front of floor to ceiling windows with stunning views across ‘The Big Smoke’.

CANAL set out to achieve the optimum construction by using an open tread, suspended staircase design. The initial installation of the steel framework, which was hidden behind the mirrored wall, provided the necessary platform for the steel channel treads to be welded to. In addition, multiple 25mm mirror polished, solid stainless steel, support bars were installed from the floor above to their perpendicular tread below. In turn, these bars provided the majority of the staircase structure as well as catering for the possible building flex, creating the carcass for the suspended staircase.

Complementary features

Now standing proud on the twenty something floor of The Shard, the combination of reflective materials and open space allows the light to flow throughout the contemporary space, cascading from the windows and floor above, whilst upholding the prestigious brand of The Modus Group.

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comments: “Canal Architectural are intrinsically involved in the design from the beginning of every project, and provide invaluable advice in respect of the design, specification and engineering. We are yet to be let down in terms of quality, aesthetics or programme and would not hesitate to work with them again, or to recommend them as a contractor.”

Solid stainless steel, support bars were installed from the floor above to their perpendicular tread below

To complement the existing office space features, the wide steel channels were enclosed with beautifully handmade, solid oak, timber box treads, which were stained to match the existing wooden floor. To accommodate the vertical support bars, the oak tread ends were precisely cut and drilled, down to the millimetre, and sleeved onto the end of the steel channels encompassing the mirror polished spindles for a seamless finish.

To comply with building regulations, CANAL finished the feature staircase by fabricating and installing a mirror polished stainless steel flat bar handrail to both sides of the staircase, and inserted extra detailing in the treads using elegant stainless nosing strips in a double, parallel design.

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Specification Spotlight 3D VISUAL OF CANTILEVER STAIRCASE AND FIRST FLOOR BALUSTRADE INSTALLATION

3D VISUAL OF TIMBER TREAD AND BALUSTRADE FIXING METHOD

ONE DESIGN FITS ALL: The Cantilever staircase With an ever increasing population of houses being erected, developed or refurbished all over the world it has become increasingly common for people to play an active role in designing different aspects of their home by integrating their own personality and character into the features and surroundings of their property.

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ne of the main features within a property that often gets neglected, but when given attention can transform even the most standard house into one to be desired, is the staircase. With limitless design possibilities a staircase can be transformed from a plain structure into one that demands admiration.

Over recent years one particular design has emerged, which has increasingly grown in popularity among architects, designers, property developers and owners – the cantilever ‘floating’ staircase.

The word cantilever might sound elaborate, but it is merely a beam anchored at only one end allowing the protruding construction

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to overhang without any external bracing.

Cantilever structures are most commonly found within building structures, towers, bridges and aircrafts but the concept can be incorporated into staircase design by applying the same principles.

The simplistic design of the overhanging tread has allowed designers to create some very interesting design concepts to date.

The transformation from a standard stair into one that needs no support underneath or between the treads, has created a vision of open space and demonstrates a particular ‘floating’ appearance that is aesthetically pleasing.

A cantilever staircase is a design that is incredibly reliant on the structure. Due

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to the nature of the stair, it is a necessity that an existing or new wall is capable of taking the load. The cantilever structure is dictated by the wall in question. There are various fixing methods for this type of staircase design meaning it is virtually impossible not to install it within a property; new or existing.

The concept of the cantilever stair and its structurally sound properties creates the ideal base suitable for any application.

The stair design is not restricted to a straight flight style, only by the walls within a property. Helical, curved styles and even tight spirals are possible, releasing the staircase’s original modest design to unbounded design possibilities.

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finer details where a staircase can become a great one.

A previous cantilever project CANAL was involved with was for a three floor penthouse in Victoria, London.Two identical staircases were specified, the main entrance stair to be wide and welcoming and with the second stair leading up to the top floor terrace.

Once the metalwork structure was installed and hidden behind the wall finish only to show the protruding steel channels, CANAL sleeved over solid American white oak timber box treads, which matched the existing floor throughout the property.

The unique design of the staircase integrated an LED strip into the underside of every tread, shining down on the one before and lighting the way. In addition, the staircase was dressed with low iron glass balustrade panels and topped with a satin polished stainless steel square handrail producing a minimal, contemporary look.

Achieving the correct performance of this particular staircase design is about more than its aesthetic appeal. With various technical considerations and design possibilities it is imperative to select the right manufacturer and installer with experience and expertise. CANAL provides the complete package from concept to completion and ensure every staircase project is installed to the highest standard as this will determine its future performance, durability and appearance.

CANAL Architectural produces structural calculations of the staircase, which provide imposed loadings to the building. CANAL then issues these to the Building Engineer for approval before any further work is carried out. This ensures that the correct structural design is chosen for your property and relieves future problems.

Along with the standard bare construction, the material choice can be broken down by each aspect of a staircase.

The treads, riser bars, balustrade, handrail and other detailed fixings can be fabricated from a number of materials to produce a unique design or complement an existing environment.

Material choices are subject to norms, similarly to the ever changing fashion trends throughout the world. Recently, CANAL has seen a sudden rise in demand for brass and leather or other animal skin, which has been incorporated into handrail systems and intricate balustrade detailing.

More commonly, a timber and glass combination is chosen to display a contemporary, modern feel. On many occasions a previous design is adaptable to a new CANAL project, however it is in the

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING OF THE FLOATING TREAD PATTERN AND GLASS

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Specification Spotlight STAIRCASES CANAL specialises in the fabrication of bespoke staircases at its manufacturing facility in Nottingham, UK. The ethos has always been to push the boundaries of what is technically possible through design and material choice, while always complying with building regulations.

In practice this means CANAL offers a bespoke service in which feature designs are harvested from an initial concept or specification. Using the latest 3D CAD technology and producing drawings for manufacture, CANAL can fabricate bespoke staircases in straight, spiral and

helical form. In addition to creating a practical staircase without compromising on a feature design, CANAL installs its staircases in both residential and commercial properties.

Although most work undertaken by CANAL Architectural involves the design, manufacture and installation of a complete staircase with balustrade; balustrades can be installed onto existing staircases, balconies, terraces, mezzanines, bridges, walkways or atriums.

CANAL offers the complete balustrade package including initial site survey, specification advice and assistance with material choice, dimensions, fabrication, loading and conforming to British Standards (BS6399).

Balustrade material choice can define

the overall look and feel of a property. For a contemporary feel the popular choice is glass, which comes in a variety of options for different environment loadings and suitable for both interior and exterior applications.

CANAL will work with you to design, build and install the most innovative balustrade for your project – bringing their wealth of experience, a reputation for design innovation and a commitment to quality that has made them the first choice for many architects and main contractors for over 15 years.

Whether part of a feature staircase or simply as a standalone item, handrails play an important role both in terms of safety but also aesthetically by making this practical item part of the design concept.

Due to building regulations, handrails are normally required on staircases in commercial and domestic properties, unless a structural balustrade is sufficient enough for the loading regulations. Therefore, CANAL place great emphasis on handrail design, creating bespoke pieces that add to the overall design rather than diminish them. Handrails can be complementary to

an existing design by choosing a matching or contrasting material or finish.

Design options • Straight staircases • Spiral staircases • Helical staircases

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms

Kitchen surfaces covered

Textures that invite touch are very much on-trend in 2015

Mar Esteve Cortes, Marketing Project Manager at TheSize, explores and advises on current kitchen surfacing trends.

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ccording to a recent Lloyds Bank survey, almost 2 million homeowners are choosing to improve their home rather than move, with kitchens being the primary focus for 40% of respondents. Further research by Zopa has found that a new kitchen results, on average, in a 49% return on investment. With reports indicating the housing market to be slowing down, and record low rates on borrowing, home improvements are a cost-effective way to add value to your property.

Surfacing material is pivotal in shaping the kitchen, and with more homeowners choosing to refurbish, there is an increase in demand for high quality products with the design options to add a touch of personality. Lightweight materials such as sintered surfaces that can be as easily applied to an existing surface as they can be removed are particularly favoured; especially since the surfacing can be cut to bespoke measurement. Homeowners are not just using refurbishment to add value to their property; it is also an opportunity to build their dream kitchen.

Natural over artificial Textures that invite touch are very much on-trend in 2015. The popularity of tactile materials such as timber, honed granite and marble is perhaps a response to the high gloss finish that has dominated the kitchen over the last five years; consumers are now seeking the natural over the artificial.

Similarly, neutral tones continue to trend this year. Dark charcoals, off whites and greys remain the ideal base tones upon which to build eye-catching aesthetics using dynamic finishes. Black is another dominant tone this year; with restraint it can add sophistication to the overall kitchen design.

Decoration technology Stainless steel and chrome are already at home in the kitchen, but now we find metallics pushing beyond the restrained application of taps and other finishes. Bronze, iron, brass and copper applied to kitchen islands and splashbacks create warmth and luxe effect.

Consumers deterred by the cost or practicality of having real metal in the kitchen are catered for by manufacturers who offer state of the art decoration technology to produce surfaces

with authentic metal-like features.

The juxtaposition of woods, stones, ceramics, and metals, is a key aesthetic to introducing a lighter and more inviting tone to the kitchen.

Creating a hub Worktops and islands are replacing the kitchen table as the hub of a home, with marble, concrete, and timber-inspired worktops taking centre stage.

While the marble aesthetic is popular, the genuine article is often considered too costly and inappropriate for the kitchen as it scratches and stains easily.There are practical alternatives that feature the delicate design of luxurious marbles but on surfaces with inherent properties resistant to scratches, chemicals, UV-exposure, wear and tear, and impacts.

Timber is another trend that reflects consumer desire for a natural feel in the kitchen. Oak and driftwood styles are experiencing a surge of interest in application, offering a stark feel to provide contrast to the rest of the kitchen. As with marble, there are better suited alternatives to timber in the kitchen; sintered surfaces being a prime example since they can match the timber aesthetic but with the essential advantage of having hygienic properties.

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Glass & Glazing

Reliable protection in retail Simon Ellison, Technical Sales Manager at Pyroguard discusses how Martec Engineering incorporated zero maintenance smoke barrier glass into the Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow without jeopardising the architectural integrity of the development.

Martec Engineering decided the best solution was to suspend Smokeguard glass from brackets concealed in the ceiling

Fact File Client: Martec Engineering Glass Supplier: Pyroguard Glass Supplied: Smokeguard DH30/ 8 EDC Architect: Building Design Partnership (BDP) Main Contractor: Graham Construction Specialist Subcontractor: Martec

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hen it came to re-designing this popular shopping centre in Pollock, Glasgow, Martec Engineering was tasked to deliver a state-of-the-art building that would, among other deliverables, be safe to evacuate in case of a fire. One of the main mitigation measures was to help reduce the spread of heat and smoke, which are harmful to both people and property.

Martec turned to Pyroguard, a first choice in fire glass solutions, for advice.

The challenge faced by Martec Engineering was to ensure that the centre’s safety obligations were met without detracting from the stunning architectural vision for the development. It is all too easy for large safety features to affect the design

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concept of a building, but our Smokeguard range provided a visually appealing solution.

Pyroguard’s Smokeguard glass, which meets the European safety classification standard EN 12101-1, essentially acts as a life safety system in buildings, ensuring the movement of heat and smoke is controlled for 30 minutes. And having an extra 30 minutes can make all the difference when trying to evacuate people from a large shopping centre.

Imagine, on a typical day you can expect a varied array of shoppers who range from being fully able-bodied to others who use mobility scooters, wheelchairs and buggies to aid their movement.

Added to the diversity of shoppers is the reality that most shoppers will admit they don’t know where the emergency exits are

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The design of safety products such as smoke barrier glass can satisfy architects’ high design standards

in their local shopping centre which makes it critical for centres to reduce the spread of heat and smoke during an evacuation in order to keep panic and the potential for accidents to a minimum.

Martec Engineering decided the best solution for the Silverburn Shopping Centre was to suspend Smokeguard glass from brackets concealed in the ceiling as this would maintain the architectural lines dictated by the client and designer alike.Another benefit of Smokeguard is that it is almost invisible in application because the blue green hue usually visible when viewing glass laterally is reduced.

Finally Smokeguard requires zero maintenance and has no maximum lifespan, allowing shoppers to go about their business without cleaners getting in their way.

Safe and architecturally pleasing are three words that can sometimes be difficult to include in the same sentence. What has been achieved in the Silverburn Shopping Centre proves that the design of safety products such as smoke barrier glass can satisfy architects’ high design standards and deliver for the client.

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Modern Methods of Construction

From foundations to completion, the building took a total of 24 weeks

Swift response from Wernick When responding to a call-out, every second counts for the emergency services. That is why, when the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) decided to move its fire crews from an outdated site in Windsor to a new site, they were looking for a speedy, bespoke, newbuild solution.

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he new Station replaces the ageing facilities that were situated on St Mark’s Road and, although smaller, retains all the facilities needed to provide an effective service. It is staffed 24 hours a day by crews from the Slough Fire Station. From foundations to completion, the building took a total of 24 weeks.

Unusually for a modular project, several aspects of the building evolved during the process.To achieve the high specification needed by the Station, a lot of communication between all parties was required. “I found the Site Agent and Contracts Manager very helpful,” commented Tim Challis, RBFRS Surveyor. “As the project developed they kept all involved well informed on the progress of the building.”

The most striking feature of the building was also the one that needed most consideration; the portal frame area that would house the station’s appliance. This

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room features an ‘up and over’ door fitted with security systems, a central gulley and a resin finish to the floor for drainage. The Station also sets an example in fire safety with a sprinkler system that was installed throughout the entire building.

The care taken with the design of the building did not end with the appliance, however. The crews at Tinkers Lane will still enjoy the benefit of rest and gym areas, as well as a fully equipped office and lowmaintenance stainless steel kitchen. As the building is under a flight path, special care was also needed in the dormitory, where measures were taken to improve acoustic insulation and super silent air conditioning was installed. When a call comes in, firefighters can still expect a rude awakening though, with a PA/Callout system installed throughout the building. This system is also linked to the doors and lighting.

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The building is staffed 24 hours a day by crews from the Slough Fire Station

Thermowood cladding and a brick skirt and Poppy red doors. “The building meets all of our requirements,” said Tim. “The fire crews are very happy with the building and have settled in well.”

John Spencer, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) Contract Administrator and Project Manager responsible for the project stated that both RBWM and the RBFRS are very happy with the building constructed by Wernick Buildings Ltd. “Only by all three parties working together as a team, to ensure that the building was completed on time and within the budget to the desired quality, was a successful outcome for everyone realised,” stated John.

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UK Construction Week Preview The event will bring together nine shows under one roof

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rganised by Media 10, the UK’s biggest design and build event company, UK Construction Week will be held at the Birmingham NEC from 6-11th October (with the trade days from 6-8th October).

Bringing together nine shows under one roof, the event will feature the Build Show, incorporating Civils Expo,Timber Expo, the Surface and Materials Show, Kitchens & Bathrooms Live, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2015, HVAC 2015, Smart Buildings 2015 and Grand Designs Live Working in partnership with these prominent industry names and placing a firm emphasis on knowledge sharing, discussion and debate, UK Construction Week has organised a comprehensive seminar programme, providing a wealth of sector-specific information in the dedicated hubs. In addition to this, there will also be a main stage seminar theatre that will tackle the bigger and broader construction industry topics and challenges.

Confirmed hosts on the main stage are influential broadcast journalists John Humphrys, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and

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Steph McGovern. John Humphrys will take to the stage on day one as topics such as governmental policy, the housing crisis and the economy are discussed.

Day two of the main stage will be chaired

by Financial Correspondent for the BBC Steph McGovern. Steph’s sharp business insights will be invaluable as the programme takes a closer look at the skills shortage and key infrastructure projects on the horizon.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy will lead the final day of proceedings on the main stage as topics such as procurement opportunities, BIM and unifying the industry are addressed.

Further seminars of note will be a keynote presentation from the Head of Construction at the Cabinet Office – Dr David Hancock, who will set out parliamentary plans and policies for the construction industry over the next electoral period, sessions from Glenigan, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) on protecting construction from economic weakness and improving the industry’s image among

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investors and policy makers and dedicated BIM seminars exploring its future outlook and practical advice.

Visitors will also be able to access additional content such as the Careers Centre in association with the House Builders Federation, Meet the Installer sessions across several shows and the Surfaces & Materials Hub in partnership with SCIN Gallery. Further to this, there will be a dedicated space for civil engineers to discuss the hottest topics in the form of the Infrastructure Hub and there will also be a commercial vehicle test drive zone.

The event will also provide the unique opportunity for key visitors to take part in a hosted buyer scheme. Designed to offer active buyers a structured and highly effective show experience, the scheme will allow buyers to efficiently cut through the ‘noise’ by going directly to the suppliers and vendors that are most able to meet their needs.

Following an in depth consultation to establish the buyer’s requirements, the UK Construction Week team will organise a bespoke programme of hand-picked supplier meetings, seminars and networking events, all designed to help the visitor fulfil both their immediate and longer term project needs.This focused approach allows participants to get maximum return on the time they invest in attending the show.What’s more, this service is completely free of charge.

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Silva Timber branches out with yellow cedar Silva Timber is delighted to announce that it has expanded its product range by becoming the UK’s first supplier of yellow cedar shingles and shakes.

Yellow cedar is one of the world’s most durable woods and its consistent grain structure means it is a good species for carving, joinery and carpentry. It grows along the Pacific coast of North America,

from Alaska to Oregon, and is approved under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.

Shingles and shakes offer an excellent alternative to traditional roofing and

cladding material due to their durability, attractive appearance, outstanding insulation properties and ease of installation. Cedar shingles and shakes have been used for hundreds of years and have proven their durability in all kinds of climates. They can be used to create striking buildings, and their rich colour and texture blend beautifully in any natural environment.

Silva Timber is committed to providing the highest quality and sustainably sourced speciality timbers for private and commercial projects.Yellow cedar has exceptional longevity, is economical and hardwearing. It’s a beautiful species with excellent performance characteristics, and is highly-rated amongst the specification market.

Yellow cedar shingles and shakes are the ideal product for any commercial project.

They are superior in stability, strength and weather resistance ensuring your project continues to look its best for years to come.

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BM TRADA’s Live-Zone at Timber Expo BM TRADA is expecting that a packed programme of live demonstrations will draw the crowds at this year’s Timber Expo show taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 6-8th October.

The expanded show offering under new owners Media 10 will give BM TRADA the opportunity to showcase its timber and fire expertise to a wider audience thanks to its expanded 100 square metre ‘Live-Zone’.

Taking pride of place on stand T3/760 will be a fully functioning timber strength testing demonstration model which tests the strength of various pieces of timber.

The original scaled-down model proved a big hit when it was unveiled at Ecobuild and BM TRADA is equally confident that visitors to its stand at Timber Expo will be impressed by the new model, which also helps to demonstrate failure modes of timber beams based on different type of timber defects.

Similar to its larger cousin, visitors to BM TRADA’s stand will see firsthand a demonstration of how beams are placed into the machine and a gradually increasing load is applied until it breaks.

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100% Design Preview

Studio Design UK has devised a stunning Central Bar for 100% Design 2015

The power of colour 100% Design celebrates its 21st edition at brand new home, Olympia London. Staged in the dramatic Grand and West Halls, the show will take place across two levels and benefit from natural light, grand architectural spaces, and five distinct sections; from Interiors to Design & Build through Kitchens & Bathrooms, Workplace and Emerging Brands.

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crystal manufacturer Lasvit and UK materials company Camira Fabrics to create a suspended entrance feature that is set to inspire show visitors. Also look out for the bespoke installation by Rug Designer when entering the hall and from the gallery level above.

In the centre of Workplace, and the show, Studio Design UK has devised a stunning Central Bar for 100% Design 2015.Working in tandem with material sponsors Perspex Acrylic Brand, the design team has created a dynamic, coloured, suspended structure that is an impressive and aesthetically beautiful interpretation of this year’s creative campaign.

At the heart of Kitchens & Bathrooms this year’s feature cafe, Half-Three Cafe is a contemporary take on an English tradition – a multi-sensory experience of taste, aroma and colour, celebrating a broad selection of tea. The cafe is designed by Daniel Rous of Fabrica, with tea by Twinings.

Interactive installation, Mattergarden can also be found within Design & Build – a stratum inspired structure intended as a tactile platform for the exploration of contemporary and future materials, as well as treatments and applications for use in design and architecture.

Talks at 100% Design this year examines the power of colour. Together with the visual, the programme examines the other

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The overall show theme, Design in Colour resonates strongly in the Interiors section of 100% Design 2015

senses too – how through touch, smell, sound and taste, our lives can be positively influenced by design to create stimulating environments that improve productivity and creativity while supporting us emotionally.

Speakers include Ilse Crawford, Winny Maas, Lyndon Neri, Morag Myerscough and Rogier van der Heide.

Alongside this host of activity over 400 exhibitors including Tafaruci Design,Vitra, Sé, BuzziSpace, Steelcase, Tom Raffield, Sottini, Designheure, DUISTT, Joined + Jointed, Original BTC, Porcelanosa, Bette, ZUCCHETTI, Formica Group, Barrisol Normalu S.A.S and Charles Lethaby Lighting, will showcase their exciting new collections.

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ased upon the central theme ‘Design in Colour’, this year’s 100% Design has collaborated closely with trend forecasters WGSN among many others, to bring to life the visual and sensual experience of using colour across interiors and the built environment. The top colour trends for 2016 will thread throughout the show and act as a means of navigating the show floors, as well as demonstrating the day-to-day importance of colour.

Specially commissioned and thoughtprovoking editorial features and installations support this leading design event. The overall show theme, Design in Colour resonates strongly in the Interiors section of 100% Design 2015. Within this section, the specially commissoned feature highlights the Spring/Summer 2016 colours identified by trend forecasters WGSN. By applying the key colours to a concept space dominated by a series of columns, the carefully selected pieces of furniture bring to life the look and feel of latest and future interiors.

Created by Studio Design UK, the striking feature provides a simple concept of colour matching both products and tones, with partners including Paint by Conran.

Working with the large open space at Olympia London, Studio Design UK has again partnered with leading contemporary

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100% Design Preview Blackburns unveils versatile sheet material

Blackburns Metals is the sole UK distributor for SteelColor, a unique stainless steel sheet that offers the designer, architect and specifier a highly versatile material with applications only limited by the imagination. SteelColor is available in a wide range of colours, patterns, surface finishes and textures to suit many applications including interior designs, facades, elevators and cladding. SteelColor has excellent mechanical and physical properties, which make it an ideal material for many applications and can be recycled at the end of service life. See SteelColor on Blackburns stand E485 at 100% Design.

V-ZUG and Krieder exhibit at 100% Design On 23-26th September 2015, premium Swiss appliance brand V-ZUG will be joining forces with luxury interiors company Krieder at the 100% Design exhibition on stand K488.

Visitors to the show looking for modern and distinctive kitchen and living spaces will be captivated by the V-ZUG and Krieder stand.

The 32m2 area will be showing the latest state-of-the-art appliances by V-ZUG in a new kitchen display with an exciting mix of metal and concrete finishes by Krieder.There will also be an adjoining display of Krieder’s new bespoke design solutions for bedrooms with stylish built-in wardrobes in a smoked glass and smoked oak finish.

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UK launch of groundbreaking new Bette products German enamelled steel bathroom specialist, Bette, is using 100% Design as the UK launch platform for a number of innovative new product ranges. The highlight of the stand (K564) will be the BetteLux Shape range; a new concept in baths, washbasins and accessories, which places the soft and flowing shape of the BetteLux bath and washbasin in an open steel frame.

The baths and washbasins are enamelled on both the inside and the outside, in either white or black, allowing the eye to focus on the shape, which is visible from all sides and is accentuated with a choice of colours in the steel frame. *

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British Gypsum flexes its credentials at 100% Design

The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems, British Gypsum, is attending 100% Design this year to inspire visitors in thinking about how they can meet increasing demand for flexible and high performance commercial spaces. On its stand E178, the company will demonstrate how aesthetics, acoustics, flexibility, interactivity, robustness and indoor air quality all need to be considered when designing a creative, interactive space.At the event, British Gypsum will also highlight the importance of choosing the right solutions to meet specific performance requirements within commercial environments, by showcasing its latest innovations, such as magnetic plaster. *

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Hinge innovations from Phoenix at 100% Design To see the most comprehensive range of high quality hinge and hardware products, a visit to the Cooke Brothers stand (E125) at 100% Design show is an absolute must for designers, architects and specifiers. From high performance butt hinges and continuous hinges through to Pivota fully concealed hinges, Cooke Brother are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality hinges. Amongst a range of exciting new hinge solutions at this year’s exhibition Cooke Brothers will be showcasing the latest range of fully concealed Pivota hinges including the DX 30 for doors up to 30Kg and the DX80 ZA for offset door applications. *

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IDS launches Fenix NTM at 100% Design On stand E673, IDS is giving a glimpse into the future of interior design with the exclusive UK launch of Fenix NTM, a fashionably supermatt acrylic surfacing material that harnesses nanotechnology enabling micro-scratches from wear and tear to be thermally healed and demos will be given on the stand to show how easy it is. Fenix NTM is one for the style hunters with its on-trend supermatt surface, low light reflectivity, soft touch, anti-fingerprint and anti-bacterial properties. Available in 15 colours, it has wide design flexibility for domestic, retail and hospitality interiors including worksurfaces, doors, partitions and furniture.

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CPD Focus

CPD lunch date with Construction Specialties Leading building products manufacturer seeks design focussed audience for CPD seminar, and maybe more. Likes: long walks across perfectly designed entrances. Dislikes: slip and trip accidents. Looking to share in depth knowledge on the design requirements for entrances with engaging audience. Typical icebreakers over lunch include: the benefits of entrance flooring systems and the main types of matting systems available; how to stay compliant with current legislation; how to design effective entrance flooring systems; design options, including colours and finishes and end user requirements for entrance matting. * cpd@c-sgroup.co.uk

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Structural Concrete Alliance announces 2015 seminar dates The Structural Concrete Alliance has announced the 2015 dates for its free to attend regional Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars. Designed

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to provide delegates with an introduction to Structural Asset Protection and Repair, these half-day events offer an introduction to corrosion as well as techniques for repair, protection and strengthening.

Three CPD seminars are scheduled for the remainder of 2015: 15th September, Coventry; 20th October, Liverpool and 24th November, Swansea. For those unable to make the seminars, the Alliance also offers CPD presentations which can be delivered on-site to interested parties. * lauren.fairley@agmhouse.com

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CPDs to enhance fire and smoke curtain knowledge Coopers Fire is a leading manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and offers CPD seminars on Smoke Barriers, Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies and BS 8524 Parts 1 & 2, plus a combination of all three. Its CPD seminars help to educate architects, building control officers, approved inspectors, fire engineers and Fire & Rescue Services with a greater understanding of smoke and fire curtain barriers, their application and the governing standards that regulate their use. Coopers Fire is the only fire and smoke curtain manufacturer approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide CPD educational seminars. * info@coopersfire.com

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How to Avoid Screed Failures CPD The screed layer of a floor is integral to making sure that this aspect of the building looks and performs as intended, which means that installing the right screed for the location is as essential as installing the right floor finish. Participants on Flowcrete UK’s RIBA accredited CPD seminar “How to Avoid Screed Failures” will learn all about the different types of floor screeds and their applications. This seminar will include learning how to identify areas of failure and architects will be provided with advice on problem avoidance and offered recommendations towards the correct specification of sand and cement based screeds. * ukweb@flowcrete.com

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Designing with stone wool acoustic solutions Earn double CPD points by attending ROCKFON’s informative and enjoyable RIBA Accredited CPD seminar.

Learn about all aspects of stone wool acoustic ceiling and wall solutions. This 45-minute seminar covers sustainability, building regulations, key performance characteristics

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and illustrates their suitability for all environments including education, healthcare, retail, leisure and office. ROCKFON acoustic stone wool and metal solutions for ceilings and walls are a fast and simple way to create beautiful, comfortable and safe spaces. Easy to install and durable, they protect people from noise and the spread of fire while making a constructive contribution towards a sustainable future. * info@rockfon.co.uk

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New Low Carbon GRP Rooflight Solutions CPD Hambleside Danelaw is pleased to announce the latest CPD seminar, Low Carbon GRP Daylight Solutions for the Metal Building Envelope.

The RIBA approved seminar delivers an understanding of how rooflight configuration choices can impact on the overall contribution rooflights can make to the metal building envelope with particular focus on: Light transmission, Thermal Performance and insulation values, Embodied Carbon and Non-Fragility. The presentation, aimed at Architects and Building Professionals, includes an online demonstration of these effects, helping Specifiers make informed decisions regarding key performance criteria.

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CPD Focus Informative CPD events from RCM

RIBA approved CPDs from Ronacrete Industry expert and manufacturer of construction products, Ronacrete, can offer three RIBA approved CPDs. Guide to specifying modified screeds, SuDS compliant permeable paving – resin bound surfacing systems and Concrete repair and Protection to BS EN 1504. Ronacrete will also be presenting Concrete repair and Protection to BS EN 1504 at the RIBA roadshow on 1st October in Newcastle, SuDS compliant permeable paving – resin bound surfacing systems on 15th October in Crawley and Guide to specifying modified screeds on 12th November in Cambridge and 2nd December in London. * cpd@ronacrete.co.uk

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As a major supplier of building boards and facades to some of the UK’s most prestigious developments, RCM’s quality certified products have been rigorously tested to meet the demands of a challenging construction industry. For those interested in finding out more, RCM provides informative CPD sessions including a guide to materials, applications and specification considerations for building boards, internal and external linings and rainscreen facades, covering what a specifier needs to consider, board materials and benefits, board applications and work on site. * info@buildingboards.co.uk

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Wetroom Design & Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms The popular Wetroom Design & Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms, guides architects through the process of designing and specifying a watertight wetroom.The free, 45 minute technical presentation can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and covers the key considerations of designing and specifying a wetroom.This includes wetroom design & layout, waterproofing, drainage, floor build up and installation.A section on how wetrooms can help meet the Lifetime Homes Standard is also covered. CCL Wetrooms is a leading manufacturer of wetroom systems and waterproofing membranes and has been providing architects and house developers with high quality drainage and waterproofing solutions for over 30 years. * cpd@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

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RICS Building Control Conference RICS Building Control Conference 22 September 2015, Birmingham RICS Building Control Conference 22 September 2015, Birmingham RICS Building Control Conference is a one day conference providing

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BIM

Yeoman Shield joins the NBS revolution Yeoman Shield’s core group of wall and door protection products have been authored for Building Information Modelling and are now held in the NBS National BIM Library website.

Building Information Modelling, or BIM for short, has the capability of bringing together all the information about every component of a building in one place. It enables the sharing of this information to be accessible to anyone for any purpose.

This effective way of integrating all aspects of a building’s design will show construction

savings by eliminating the risks of mistakes and reducing abortive costs.

“With BIM becoming the prevalent way of ensuring your products are specified for Government projects by 2016 along with the significant amount of projects we carry out within the public sector, we thought it good practice to establish ourselves within the BIM modelling giving our products greater visibility to specifiers,” explained Yeoman Shield’s Sales Director, Stuart Russell.

Yeoman Shield products that are listed in the NBS National BIM Library are corner

protection angles, door & wall protection panels, fire rated door edge protectors, hand rail and protection rail and can be found on the NBS National BIM Library website.

“We hope that BIM will serve to expand our already buoyant business in the public sector market and we look forward to increasing the Yeoman Shield BIM products as necessary in the future,” concluded Stuart.

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HI-MACS develops BIM Objects

Hauraton BIM family now online The most specified Hauraton surface drainage channels are now available as Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects for free download via www.fastrackbim. co.uk and www.hauraton.co.uk.The new BIM family includes FASERFIX KS channels, RECYFIX STANDARD, PRO, PLUS and SLOTTED channels.A full range of Hauraton Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings are also available on www.fastrackcad.co.uk and www.hauraton.co.uk or email bim@hauraton.co.uk for further details.

In addition, utilising the latest responsive technology software, a fully integrated DRAINAGE PROJECTS website featuring interesting Hauraton UK case studies, www.drainage-projects.co.uk can be accessed via smartphones and tablets.

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James Latham, the exclusive distributor of HI-MACS in the UK and Ireland, is now offering the entire range of HI-MACS products for CAD systems, Sketchup, Archicad and Revit for download from the BIM Objects Portal ensuring architects, designers and specifiers achieve future compliance with all projects. One of the major attractions of HI-MACS is the extensive choice of colours on offer – there are almost 100 in the portfolio – enabling the widest possible scope for original design, allowing users to achieve inspirational and distinctive creations. BIM Objects for all HI-MACS sheets, shapes and colours are available now for download from the following link: http://bimobject.com/product/?manufacturer=himacs *

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Big Foot Systems joins bimstore Sussex-based Big Foot Systems has announced that its rooftop building services support structures are now available to view and explore on bimstore at www.bimstore.co.uk. The website, created by specifiers for specifiers, allows users to download manufacturers’ digital BIM content.

Since the UK Government mandated all projects tendering for Government work have to achieve Level 2 Building Information Modelling (BIM) by 2016 momentum is growing for BIM, making Big Foot’s addition to bimstore timely. By offering its BIM objects on bimstore, Big Foot Systems aims to ease the specification process for architects and specifiers and consolidates its position as a frontrunner with BIM. *

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Notes from the Comar design team...

BIM ready.

With thermal foam and triple glazing, U-values are reduced to 0.77, creating a future proof solution.

The latest thermal break technology including foam.

Large 62mm glazing pocket for acoustic or triple glazed glass.

Slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn.

Fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing.

Windows hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors.

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Latest Thermal Break Technology Produces the Next Generation of Windows.

Comar’s Design Team brief was to specifically meet architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn windows, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, Secured by Design and large sizes. For our fabrication and contractor partners, performance with built in fast-track fabrication and installation.

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The technology from the Comar 9P.i system has been incorporated into the Comar 5P.i window range. This ensures the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i framing and creates the option for standalone high performance windows, up to 2.5m high with U-values as low at 0.77. BIM Models available at Comar Partners: www.comar-alu.co.uk/login/.

ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS

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Inglewood is an impressive, modern, extended and quite majestic luxury retirement village for the over 55s

LG enables a comfortable retirement Inglewood Retirement Village nestles gently into 39 acres of superb grounds, close to the Berkshire border.

Offering stunning surroundings and awarded gold in the What House? Awards Best Retirement Village Awards 2014, it’s one of 10 luxury retirement villages provided across the country by Audley Retirement Villages.

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nglewood is built close to the village of Kintbury, near Hungerford on land once owned by William the Conqueror. It’s a very old manor house with huge history that has been totally transformed by a succession of owners over the centuries.

Today’s Inglewood is an impressive, modern, extended and quite majestic luxury retirement village for the over 55s. And it has the best of everything, including the heating system to keep its owners warm in the winter.

Phase 2 of the development has just been completed and is fully sold, and phase 3 is beginning to take shape. Phase 2 benefits from cutting edge heating courtesy of the latest Therma V Split units from LG, providing cost effective and comfortable heating and hot water for each individual apartment. There are 26 individual units in Phase 2, with the internal installations fitted neatly in a cupboard in the quite exceptional

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kitchens. The exterior units are installed on the roof of the building, completely hidden from the sight of the owners.

Each room in the apartments is separately zoned and controlled by simple dial thermostats allowing the owners total control over the level of heating in each room.The reality is that most owners are totally unaware of the fact that their heating is provided by an air source heat pump installation, rather than a traditional boiler and they are pleasantly surprised by the low level of the heating costs in their new homes.

The LG units were installed by heating and renewables specialists, Into Heat from Bristol. “We were happy to be asked to install the LG Therma V split units in this project – they’re quality products and we find then easy to fit and reliable to operate,” says IntoHeat’s Dave Canning.

“They’ve only been in the property for a few months but we’ve had only positive

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Phase 2 benefits from cutting edge heating courtesy of the latest Therma V Split units from LG

feedback which is encouraging.”

John Wilcock is the Facilities Manager at Inglewood, responsible for the building and for keeping owners happy: “You might expect with a new and refurbished core building project that there will be teething problems and new owners will point out any issues they have with the apartments they have purchased. Suffice to say that I have had no complaints at all about the heating and hot water systems which tells pretty much the whole story! I’ve been very impressed by the units themselves and the quality of the installation.”

LG continues to see its equipment specified and installed across the UK, with sales growing impressively.

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Johnson & Starley provides ideal solution for historic apartment Johnson & Starley’s WarmCair warm air heating, Aquastar hot water storage and Home ‘n Dry ventilation technology have been combined to maximum effect in a spectacularly renovated historic apartment in Penarth.

Brian and Marilyn Fisher’s open plan apartment features living room, kitchen and two bedrooms on an upper level of the renovated church with a dressing room and airing cupboard – later transformed to house the new Johnson & Starley WarmCair heater and Aquastar water storage cylinder – leading off a mezzanine floor.

Originally, electric underfloor heating had been installed to heat the apartment, but it had soon become apparent that this was inadequate to provide sufficient heating for the living space with its very high ceilings.

Looking for an alternative more effective and more energy efficient approach, a British Gas engineer suggested to the Fishers

that a Johnson & Starley warm air heating system with provision of domestic hot water could prove a solution. Following a site visit and professional advice from Independent Heating System Designer Barry Williamson, a specification for a heating system, including detailed heat loss calculations, was drawn up.

The solution was based on the installation of a Johnson & Starley WarmCair C20DW high efficiency combined warm air condensing heater with domestic hot water.

Although the underfloor heating has been retained, it is no longer required. Only the fully Building Regulations Part L compliant, WarmCair C20DW is now used. It has the added advantage of domestic hot water

provision rather than having to rely upon a standard tank with an immersion heater.With a thermal efficiency up to 98% and its 20kW output, the WarmCair C20DW is ideal for the size of the apartment and fulfils all of Mr & Mrs Fisher’s requirements.

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Healthy ventilation from Renson For several years, Renson has been developing very successful ventilation systems. Its demand-controlled ventilation system with the Healthbox ensures the house is optimally ventilated, according to the resident’s activities. This ventilation system really can help homes reduce their energy consumption whilst creating a healthy indoor environment.

Renson’s demand-controlled ventilation system combines the constant supply of fresh air through self-regulating vents and the extraction on-demand of polluted air thanks to the central extraction unit Healthbox.

Dynamic sensors measure the extraction air 24 hours a day on CO2 or humidity and/ or VOCs and adapt the ventilation level to the needs of the residents in an intelligent way. In this way, the system makes a healthy indoor environment possible.

Operate without errors The Healthbox is installed in an unused corner in the attic or in a technical room. In the kitchen, bathroom, toilet or any other room where the polluted air is extracted, the user only sees an aluminium design vent. The fan is calibrated fully automatically and regulates itself so as to achieve the exact extraction capacity for each room.

This avoids the risk of adjustment errors, thereby ensuring a properly

working ventilation system with a proper flow rate in each room. This automatic calibration also leads to significant time savings, as installation takes only a couple of minutes.

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Warmup introduces the Total-16 Low Profile System The Total-16 Low Profile System from Warmup is a thin, durable, no screed required, adaptable hydronic system. Working with screed leads to a messy and time consuming installation. With Total-16 this unpleasant stage is eliminated, consequently reducing time and cost from the floor creation process.

Total-16 comprises of three modular boards – straight, return, and multi-feed.

The straight boards come complete with pre-installed aluminium heat diffusion plates. At only 16mm thick, with a 12mm PEX-A pipe, the system will have minimal impact on floor levels. This makes Total-16 ideal for retrofitting, and installations to off plan specifications. With the three boards weighing a total of only 1.7kg, the system is lightweight and easy to handle, allowing for rapid installation. The high density, moulded EPS supports up to 40 tonnes per m²,

making light work of heavy loads.

In line with Warmup’s practice of offering the best warranties and guarantees, Total-16 comes complete with a Lifetime Warranty and SafetyNet Installation Guarantee. This guarantee means if you accidentally damage the system during installation, Warmup will replace it free of charge.

When selecting a thermostat to control the Total-16 Low Profile System, Warmup’s 4iE Smart WiFi Thermostat is the perfect solution. The 4iE offers customers energy saving advice based on Warmup’s market

leading R&D, following the on screen tips can save homeowners up to £200 a year on energy bills. Further savings can be achieved when switching energy suppliers based on the better energy tariffs identified by the 4iE. Warmup will be exhibiting at UK Construction Week HVAC 2015 stand H4/610.

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Bespoke air curtain for Marconi Building JS Air Curtains has supplied a bespoke Zen air curtain for use at the Marconi Building in The Strand, London.The Marconi Building is an imposing Grade II listed building containing prestigious luxury apartments and penthouses. The air curtain was specified to match the same colour as the entrance of the building, thereby meeting both aesthetic and functional objectives.The Zen is part of JS Air Curtains’ Designer Range and has a contemporary architectural style. It can be fitted with bespoke fascia panels of different materials and any RAL colour, and can also carry signage, branding or even elements such as clocks.

Atlantic Boilers of Lancashire has supplied a new Class 5 low NOx condensing boiler to the Radisson Blu Hotel at Portman Square, London to replace its existing installation some 25 years ago.The new G Series Optimigas boiler has been added to the boilerplant which serves the bedrooms, restaurant, conference rooms and gym at the hotel.

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High performance domestic heating system filter Boilermag celebrates third anniversary The high performance domestic heating system filter – Boilermag – has just successfully celebrated its 3rd anniversary with sales growing year on year as more and more installers recognise that quality makes a real difference when it comes to system filter selection. Boilermag has the largest magnetic core of any system filter on the market – nearly twice the volume of its nearest competitor – and the largest dirt collection capacity of any system filter. Full details of the unit can be found on its brand new website.

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Industrial appeal with Armstrong Ceilings Mesh metal ceiling systems from Armstrong have helped the UK’s second largest provider of office space and the designer of its first foray into London’s Tech City successfully move out of their respective comfort zones.

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ome 850m2 of Armstrong’s grey and black mesh metal ceiling tiles in Axiom knife-edge canopies were specified for an Avanta Serviced Offices’ business centre in Eagle House on City Road in East London by Category A and B designers Amalgam Studios.

The brief to concept designers Create, together with the Design and Build team Amalgam and Paragon, part of Interserve Plc, the international support services and construction group, was to produce an “industrial rustic vintage scheme” to reflect the building’s proximity to the iconic Old Street roundabout in Shoreditch and they have met this primarily be exposing all the M&E services and retaining the exposed structure of the existing internal fabric.

Previous users of Armstrong’s mineral tiles, they thought an open mesh ceiling would give an industrial feel that would complement that response for the spacious 4.5m high ceilings in the offices and meeting rooms, but it was a departure from the norm for Avanta.

Amalgam Director Carole Cobban said: “This approach was totally new for my client. All the M&E services were exposed – metal trays, AC units and pipework – so a metal mesh ceiling fitted in well with this concept. It was a major shift in aesthetics away from their more traditional approach to serviced office environments but they were very, very pleased with the end result.

“The open mesh metal ceiling met the aesthetic requirement of the brief, performance will primarily be measured by the ease with which they will be maintained in the future.”

The Avanta business centre occupies the first and part-ground floors of the Art Deco themed commercial element of the redevelopment of the 1930s Eagle House by award-winning urban architects Terry Farrell & Partners which primarily offers more than 200 high-end apartments over 26 floors.

Carole said there were many challenges on the M&E elements of the project.

“We needed to collaborate with the developer while the residential fit-outs were in

The 600 x 600mm mesh metal lay-in board tiles feature an elongated diamond pattern with 62% open area to aid air flow

progress, introduce fresh air into the building by way of VAM units, co-ordinate drainage runs at high level from the flats above, meet requirements for additional power, and fix suspension rods for the mesh ceilings through the existing slab insulation,” she said.

Specialist sub-contractor Ideal Installations had a team of eight men on site for almost a year installing the Armstrong Ceilings systems supplied by CCF in East London for main fit-out contractor Paragon.

The 600 x 600mm mesh metal lay-in board tiles feature an elongated diamond pattern with 62% open area to aid air flow, finished with a durable polyester powder coating and set within the next-generation Axiom knifeedge canopies in matching RAL colours.

Eagle House is set to become one of the area’s most recognised landmarks, a 12,000ft2 beacon of Shoreditch’s entrepreneurial and small business life.

Within that, Avanta’s business centre was designed to reflect its vibrant and fastmoving creative, tech and media community, with exposed brickwork, neon signs, pendant lighting, copper tones and coloured doors and now Armstrong’s mesh metal ceilings.

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KARNDEAN TALKS: BIM As the government’s 2016 deadline for businesses to be BIM ready draws closer, Karndean launches bimstore. its BIM objects with bim Using over 80 of our most successful products we have created our own library to help you deliver projects with beautifully realistic flooring designs.

Realistic designs on screen and off.

Meticulous attention to detail allows a stylish selection of the most inspiring natural wood and stone designs.

Data at your fingertips.

All of our objects carry the most up-to-date product specifications and are fully CoBie ready.

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Your project, our support Visit our website to take advantage of the following; Resources • Case studies • Box and Adhesive calculator • Installation instructions and guidelines

Specification tools • Product Selector • Technical data sheets • Certificates for: ISO14001, UPEC, COSHH, SATRA, CFA, NBS and RIBA • Floorstyle • CAD files • BIM objects

If you’re out on site with a customer why not use our new augmented reality app to demonstrate what their floor could look like right there and then. The app lets you select and view different floors in the space of your choice and take images to share and compare.

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Schlüter-Systems hits a six at cricket stadium hotel The designers of a new four star hotel at the Ageas Bowl Cricket Stadium have selected Schlüter-Systems, a leader in essential tiling protection, to waterproof and reduce sound transmission in the bathrooms of all 171 guest rooms.

The Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, home of Hampshire County Cricket, opened in the spring of 2015 and will cater for thousands of guests every year, meaning its new facilities had to be of the highest quality and durability.

Schlüter–DITRA-SOUND offers superior sound insulation, significantly reducing the sound transmission to adjoining rooms, making it an ideal product for hotels.

Additionally the Schlüter–DITRA range of mattings and membranes are designed to waterproof and protect tiled installations from lateral movement, cracked substrates and water penetration, the range also includes the unique underfloor heating system Schlüter–DITRA-HEAT. EPR Architects’ Nick Rayner, one of the team who designed the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, said: “Schlüter-Systems is one of a

select few companies which can provide the type of solutions for tile and stone needed for a premier establishment such as a new Hilton Hotel.”

Schlüter–DITRA-SOUND is a bonded impact sound insulation for tile coverings, made of a heavy polyethylene mat, which has an anchoring fleece laminated on both sides to bond with the tile adhesive. The impact sound reduction of 13dB achieved

by Schlüter–DITRA-SOUND means as part of the assembly, it can contribute towards a 50% reduction in airborne sound.

As well as providing acoustic reduction solution in all guest bathrooms, Schlüter– DITRA-SOUND has also been used in the appropriate staff welfare and disabled access facilities, totalling more than 1300m2 of Schlüter– DITRA-SOUND throughout the hotel.

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Knauf AMF helps create creature comfort at veterinary surgery Energy saving refurb with Remmers iQ Therm A listed 19th Century former Schoolhouse overlooking the Dublin mountains was renovated to create a new energy-efficient residential family home. So that the exterior facade of the existing property was not altered in any way, internal insulation was installed to the interior of the stone walls of the original house. Due to the build up of condensation behind conventional insulation when applied to single leaf construction, it became apparent that a “breathable insulation system” would be required.

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A state-of-the-art veterinary clinic has opened in Stockton on Tees specialising in spinal and soft tissue surgery.Architect practice Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall was appointed to design the new building and chose Knauf AMF Ceilings to provide aesthetic solutions and acoustic control. Oak Varioline ceiling tiles were installed with a black shadow line grid.

Associate Architect Matt Holmes explains how they complement the interior design.“Varioline gave us the timber look we were after with the advantage of improving the acoustics (reducing animal noise) and the black grid gave the waiting room a strong sense of identity.” *

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PATALAB specifies Kährs throughout Cascade House Kährs Oak Nouveau Charcoal wood flooring has been installed throughout an award-winning residential development. Situated within London’s historic Hampstead Village, Cascade House spans four floors of a Grade II listed building and incorporates a new two-bedroom dwelling. Kährs’ design was chosen by PATALAB Architecture to complement the interior’s purist black and white pallet – and the stunning project has received the FX International Design Award, and Surface Design Award 2015.The external appearance of Cascade House blends into its historic setting, whilst the interior provides a series of bright and contemporary spaces, flooded by natural light. *

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LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

• 20mm porcelain pavers 40x80 45x90 60x60 75x75 30x120 40x120 60x120 • ‘Floating floor’ – installation over single ply membranes • Eternal product - zero maintenance required – offering massive over-life savings • Highly abrasion and stain resistant • Highly slip resistant ; R11 and achieved up to +65 wet in the BS pendulum test • Lightweight – 45kgs per m2 • High load bearing and impact resistance • Timber & stone effects ; 40+ finishes available • Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial & residential use • Completely non porous • Fire & frost proof

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A seventh Gold Contractors Award for Style Partitioning walls specialist Style, has won a record seventh FIS (formerly AIS) Gold Contractors Award, this time for its impressive moveable wall solution installed at the London offices of TIAA Henderson Real Estate (TH Real Estate), a division of Henderson Global Investors.

The coveted honors are presented annually to companies that demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, with on-site visits by the judging panel to see for themselves the quality of each installation.

Style worked closely on the winning project with architects Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will and TH Real Estate’s own in-house design team, on what was the first installation of the new Skyfold STC60 since its launch into the UK market, utilising three Skyfold STC60 systems to sub-divide space within the presentation suites.

A truly ground-breaking vertical-rising,

fully automatic, acoustic moveable wall, this particular Skyfold has an incredible 59dB Rw acoustic rating, delivering a level of soundproofing unrivalled by any other moveable wall of this type. Finished with eyecatching graphics, the Skyfold units complement the stunning interior design on this project.

“We have worked with Skyfold partitions in a number of high-status offices and we were really pleased with the quality of the installation throughout the whole of this project,” confirms Rob Price, Lead Designer for Pringle Brandon Perkins+ Will.

“Henderson Global Investors led the

way in corporate interiors back in 2009 when we installed seven Skyfold partitions in our new London headquarters,” explains Facilities Director, Fred Kinahan. “Since then, we have been impressed by the acoustic privacy they achieve between the divided areas, the ease-of-use of the Skyfolds, as well as their excellent reliability.

The new STC60 system was the obvious choice for TH Real Estate.”

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Marmox Thermoblock specified for PassivHaus project Helifix: supporting conservation for over 30 years

There is now far greater awareness of the general principles of conservation and the need for minimal intervention, maximum retention of the original building fabric and preservation of the building’s original aesthetics and appearance.At Helifix this is nothing new as these were the very principles on which the company was founded more than 30 years ago and which have guided its development ever since.

Helifix designed the first one-piece helical remedial wall tie, which has since formed the basis of its extremely successful range of special purpose stainless steel ties, fixings and reinforcement systems that now repair, strengthen and preserve masonry structures worldwide.

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A development of 25 new properties for a leading social housing provider, located close to Minehead on the Bristol Channel, is making use of Thermoblock from Marmox in order to meet the very stringent airtightness and insulation standards demanded under PassivHaus guidelines.Thermoblock is available in several widths from 100mm upwards to suit different wall constructions and features miniature columns of concrete encapsulated within high performance insulation.

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A world of detail with new Antron website

INVISTA Antron carpet fibre has launched a new website for the European market at www.antron.eu.

The new site gives a unique insight into Antron carpet fibre and how its inclusion in carpet and carpet tiles can improve performance in demanding commercial environments, while also demonstrating the work of the brand to develop a meaningful conversation with designers. With a suite of resources including digital literature such as ‘Fibre Matters’ and the latest edition of the ‘Carpet Directory’, explanatory videos including ‘What’s the Difference?’ and ‘Spec it’ as well as access to the ‘2015/16 Global Color Trend’, www.antron.eu is an essential source of carpet and trend-related information. *

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Egger’s decor door meets refurb criteria James Latham recently supplied customer Hanson & Beards with more than 200 Egger FD30 Decor 44mm melamine faced door blanks which they have installed as part of Criterion Capital’s £5.2m refurbishment of Enid Wood House in Bracknell town centre.

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he specialist manufacturer of performance timber doorsets used the door blanks – which are FSC certified and exclusive to James Latham – for internal flat doors on the lower floors of the building, with Egger laminate, also supplied by James Latham, being used to produce matching entrance doors throughout the project which extends to more than 60,000ft2, across seven storeys.

Adrian Hanson, Managing Director of Hanson & Beards commented: “The team at James Latham have real technical expertise and an in-depth understanding and knowledge of all the products they supply so were able to advise and work with us in developing this specification.

“One of the main benefits of the Egger FD30 Decor 44mm door blank is that it saves the door producer time and money with its high quality melamine faced decor – there is no need for the purchase of laminate or veneer, saving associated production, wastage and administration costs, which of course can be passed on.”

The high quality melamine finish on the fire-rated door core colour, matches the rest of Egger’s comprehensive decorative sheet material portfolio which is already carried by James Latham, so it is an excellent addition to the Latham/Egger offering.

Steven Dennard, Group Door Manager for James Latham commented: “We are delighted to be able to offer this exclusive range of Egger door blanks and it has provided the ideal solution to Hanson & Beards for this particular contract.

“Made in the UK, it is the only manufacturer produced decorative FR door core in the country – all other decorative blanks are produced by third parties.”

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One of the main benefits of the Egger FD30 Decor 44mm door blank is that it saves the door producer time and money

Steven continued: “Melamine-faced fire door blanks are relatively unknown in the UK as the process is really only possible for a melamine producer, but they offer real benefits to the door manufacturer and I can see plenty of opportunities with this product going forward, which will appeal not just to the traditional door manufacturers, but also shop fitters and broader turn-key operation businesses as they don’t have to own a veneer or laminate press.”

The Egger FD30 Decor door has the added benefit of FR Certification with a 3mm ABS edging (as well as the standard hardwood lipping required for all FR doors). It is available through James Latham, directly from stock and in 10 striking decors – all matching Egger’s extensive decorative sheet portfolio – including; Light and Dark Grey, Beech and Oak as well some more exotic finishes such as Tobacco Aida Walnut, Colo Bolo and Mail Wenge and is supplied as a 2135 x 915mm blank.

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What drives me the most?

Creative freedom!

Our strongest drive: GEZE Powerturn Universal Design – made in Germany: At only 7cm high the Powerturn swing door drive opens even large, heavy doors with leaf widths of up to 1,600 mm or leaf weights of up to 600 kg. GEZE’s powerful model is also the perfect solution for fire protection doors up to 300 kg. It provides optimum creative freedom for planners and architects and at the same time, access for all. Due to its unique Smart swing function, even the manual opening and closing is child’s play.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

ESG supplies glass for next generation spaces Interior designers are increasingly turning to the use of glass partitions in office design as they seek to create stylish modern designs. Making maximum use of natural light transmission helps to create positive working environments, beneficial to efficient working.

The latest example of this thinking is at the new London offices of global workspace provider of WeWork. Based in NY, WeWork has rapidly become one

of the largest providers in the world of affordable, shared workspace, renowned for its ethos of creating a collaborative community where entrepreneurs and small

businesses can interact and exchange ideas.

ESG, one of the UK’s largest independent glass processors, has worked closely with leading fit-out company Radii Partitioning to deliver over 12,000m2 of glass to the new Devonshire Square and Moorgate locations of WeWork for installation in just eight weeks.

This short time scale was a huge challenge for both companies. ESG was running 24 hour production with two deliveries a day into central London to ensure that the Radii installation team were not left short of glass as they too were running 24 hour shifts to ensure the opening dates for each office were met.

The 12.8mm acoustic laminated glass partitions supplied from ESG help to ensure that each office and meeting room has the privacy that a busy office requires, while the sleek modern partition frame from Radii combined with the glass helps to create the perfect WeWork environment.

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Q-railing facilitates vision, light and transparency Schueco UK is now Investors in People Champion Facade, window and door specialist, Schueco UK, has gained Investors in People (IiP) Champion status just six months after achieving IiP Gold Accreditation. Schueco UK is the only company in its sector to have notched up this remarkable double in the South of England region, which marks it out as a market-leader in terms of managing people and related HR issues. During its assessment, the company recorded an overall audit score that put it in the Top 3 of IiP-recognised companies. As an IiP Champion, Schueco UK will be acting as a mentor to other companies, providing best practice advice and promoting the values and principles of the IiP community.

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In a beautiful hillside setting near Hamburg, a stunning villa has been designed and constructed to take full advantage of the site’s magnificent rural views. Extensive glazing, including floor to ceiling glass walls was used to ensure minimal obstruction to the panoramic views. On the first floor, the bedrooms share a long, covered balcony featuring Q-railing’s glass balustrade, Easy Glass Slim. Glass panels are secured in the aluminium channel, avoiding the need for posts. The uninterrupted transparency of the system enabled the architect to achieve his vision of maximum light and openness. *

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Mumford & Wood feature in beautiful period refurb Conservation box sash windows by Mumford & Wood have been specified in the extensive and sympathetic refurbishment of a 260-year old coastal property in South East England. Says the homeowner: “The transition from old to new had to be totally authentic and being an aged property meant that we relied heavily on the technical advice Mumford & Wood gave us which is clearly where they have great experience. We had long discussions about how the product could be adapted to overcome complex problems with the surrounding brickwork. Mumford & Wood found a way.” *

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Seafront development benefits from Smart design Window and door systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium have been used exclusively throughout the stunning new Abbey Sands development in Torquay.

Delivered by specialist property development company, Havard Estates, the award-winning scheme occupies a dominant position at the centre of Torquay’s mile long promenade and includes four restaurants, 13 self-catering apartments and 14 residential apartments.

Influenced by the modernist and Art Deco styles of early 20th century British seaside architecture, architects Kay Elliott designed a truly elegant and sympathetic building which features curved balconies and glass balustrading to fully exploit the impressive sea views.

Standing just eight metres from the sea front, the new building features a wide range of Smart systems, including the company’s large format Visoglide sliding doors, Smart Wall ground floor treatment and tilt and turn windows, all of which were manufactured and installed by Avdon Bristol Limited, one of Smart’s specialist fabricator and installer partners.

Commenting on the specification of these systems, Jan Tribble, Associate at Kay Elliott said: “We selected the Smart solutions because of their excellent quality and value, which together with the selection of high quality door furniture allowed us to create glazed features to perfectly complement the building’s overall aesthetic.

“Given the building’s coastal location, we specified floor-to-ceiling glazing to exploit the stunning views, with Smart’s 2.5m Visoglide sliding doors providing a feature for each of the apartments, really opening up the external space of the balconies to maximum effect.”

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Crittall steel windows for major hospital refurbish

New energy-efficient Crittall windows have been installed in a late 1960s tower block at one of north London’s major hospitals for main contractor Kier Construction (London).

The £1.5m contract saw more than 300 windows replaced in the eight-storey tower and two-to-four-storey podium building at North Middlesex University Hospital. For the eight-storey tower block, built in 1968, 322 C2000 composite windows were installed. The elevations have differing glass specifications with variations in the thickness of sound control laminators.Various windows also had Solarshield film applied where showers or toilets are being fitted internally. *

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ASSA ABLOY security doors are right on track ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a leader in door opening solutions, has recently installed high security doors at the National Cycling Centre. Located in Sports City, Manchester, the National Cycling Centre is Britain’s first indoor cycling track. Regular users of the track include members of the Great Britain Cycling Team, as well as local schoolchildren and cycling enthusiasts. ASSA ABLOY Security Doors installed four double leaf Powershield Strangford Steel Doors in the external perimeter walls of The Manchester Velodrome. The doorsets are certified to LPS 1175 SR4, offering protection against attempts at forced entry with higher tool levels, including sledgehammers and felling axes. *

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Wrightstyle and glass recycling Wrightstyle is a leading UK advanced glazing company and supplies its steel and aluminium systems worldwide.

Denis Wright, the company’s chairman, says that glass is the most sustainable of building materials. Glass is ubiquitous. In commercial buildings, it can form a major part of the external envelope. And for all buildings, as Le Corbusier remarked, the history of architecture is the history of the window. It is inert, and therefore not harmful to health and well-being. It is also a sustainable and completely recyclable material. Not only that but it provides a whole range of environmental benefits – from militating against climate change to husbanding scarce resources.

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TORMAX access for expanding housing association

Improving access for visitors and staff to its offices, the arm’s length management organisation, Derby Homes has recently upgraded four key entrances with TORMAX iMotion automatic sliding doors.

“We used our standard procurement route in selecting TORMAX against two other similar companies,” explains Mario Preite, Senior Project Surveyor for Derby Homes.“We found TORMAX to perform well in all areas of quality, price and service and went on to contract them to upgrade the entrances to three additional office buildings.” Designed for reliability, the TORMAX door operators deliver an exceptionally long life-span thanks to the Swiss engineering combined with cutting-edge technology.

Derby Homes Limited is a non-profit making organisation created by Derby City Council to manage, maintain and improve its council houses and estates. Mario Priete has

successfully managed a number of initiatives, a reception refurbishment project as well as a wider investment and regeneration of office facilities, encouraging more efficient working practices and improving availability of staff to the public.“Equality and accessibility are key concepts for Derby Homes and that extends to ensuring that, wherever possible, all our buildings can be easily accessed by everyone, as well as supplying a good level of security for our staff,” confirms Preite.

At Derby Homes, two TORMAX 1301 iMotion operators drive internal and external swing doors whilst a iMotion 2202 bi-parting operator was installed to provide sliding door access to newly refurbished

open-plan office space.

Extremely cost-effective,TORMAX iMotion door drives feature low-energy operation as standard. In addition, their unique internal design means that the high-torque motors have none of the usual working parts that wear out, such as gears and brushes, ensuring an above average working life and outstanding reliability.

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Success for REHAU Passivhaus seminar Enhanced MSW from GEZE UK GEZE has enhanced its Manual Sliding Wall (MSW) system eradicating the need for a swing door end panel so all the leaves can be hidden from sight when not in use.

The company has developed SmartGuide technology, which allows the leaves to glide easily around corners and be stored away, making it ideal for creating large open entrances or for spaces that need temporarily dividing. MSW offers a solution that’s both aesthetic and functional and is designed for use in high traffic, public locations such as retail environments, airports, offices, conference rooms, hotels and restaurants. It is modular in design, giving architects the flexibility to tailor the design to the environment. www.geze.co.uk info.uk@geze.com ( 01543 443000 8

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The huge success of REHAU’s recent Passivhaus seminar, held at the SS Great Britain in Bristol, illustrated just how much interest there currently is across the construction industry in the practical application of the technology.As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU hosted the event to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept.As well as giving an introduction and overview of Passivhaus technology and its place in the UK construction market, REHAU’s commercial sales managers also delivered product specific presentations on its Passivhaus certified products. *

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Senior’s guiding light!

The new Preston headquarters for Girlguiding North West England has utilised a suite of products from fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems. The use of Senior’s thermally efficient SCW+ curtain walling has provided clean, crisp lines, creating an open and accessible layout.

Senior’s SPW600e windows, ideal for boosting interior ventilation and air circulation, also facilitate the flow of natural light. To complete the package, Senior’s ground floor aluminium SFG shop front glazing system has been specified to integrate seamlessly with the SD commercial doors, which offer an anti-finger trap feature. Its resilience also ensures the system’s suitability for high traffic environments. *

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades The Future of Facades: Design, Installation, Performance DuPont Corian is delighted to announce a special event focussing on the future of facades, with the participation of Stirling Prize winner Alison Brooks of Alison Brooks Architects.Taking place in the Jarvis Suite at RIBA on Portland Place, London W1B 1AD, on November 11th, the evening offers a programme of presentations, discussions and refreshments.

Participation is free but attendance is by registration at: www.future-offacades.corian.com. Alison Brooks Architects has first-hand experience of the considerable benefits that DuPont Corian can bring to a project, as the multiple award-winning Lens House by the practice features the material to its angular ventilated facade.

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Lobby adds to sense of community When the vicar of St James’ Church decided to open The Sheriff Centre, it was clear that the ramshackle wooden porch was not fit for purpose. As a result, GEZE UK was commissioned by Ion Glass on behalf of Caroe and Partners Architects to install a sleek new purpose-designed glass lobby.The lobby, which has been designed to maximise space and light, features biparting AP glass doors to create a visual connection between the inside and outside spaces. ECdrives were chosen because they have been specifically designed for use in busy areas, allowing people to enter and exit a building quickly and safely.

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Milestone project for Ipswich Borough Council Commercial specialist The Window Company (Contracts) is carrying out the window and door installation programme in the largest council house building project which Ipswich Borough Council has delivered in more than 50 years. The ÂŁ10m development at Bader Close in Ipswich includes 108 new one, two and four bedroom homes, all of which feature casement windows in contemporary grey foil manufactured by Veka fabricator Glazerite and composite doors supplied by Door Stop. The Window Company (Contracts) was awarded the installation contract on the basis of its previous successful work with the main contractor Keepmoat.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Common openings?

DPC height and shape anomaly According to Building Regulations, DPCs and cavity trays over lintels should rise a minimum of 150mm in the cavity. NHBC allows 140mm conditional on at least 100mm of it rising through a defined clear cavity area.

But several anomalies can arise where openings are 1200mm wide or less and where lintels are low profile with only 150mm bearings.

150mm bearings present the builder with a problem regarding to what extent the accompanying DPC/tray overhangs the lintel ends. (NHBC states not less than 25mm). This is because in face brickwork the first perp joint available to receive the obligatory stopend can be 225mm away from the opening edge (a whole brick) – unless the face brickwork breaks bond. A greater projection of the DPC/tray beyond the lintel end is therefore required.

width encountered, so does not require support from the inside skin.

It harmonises with the lintel and construction detail. Protection over every opening is consistent and compliant with every cavitray extending sufficiently beyond the lintel ends to always pick up a perp joint.

Where a drip lip is required across the opening head (NHBC 6.1 D.6) the preformed Type C is also able to positively provide it – difficult to achieve using roll DPC? Adding Type C cavitrays when scheduling your lintels can banish site fabrication chance and waste.

Similarly, if the lintel is a low profile model it can mean any accompanying DPC/ tray rising above it and requiring support has no ideally located bed course into which it can return? (It needs support to hold it up and prevent distortion). Using a preformed cavitray can overcome such shortfalls and provide benefits.

The Type C cavitray is preformed DPC for common openings. It is self supporting and tensioned to accommodate the cavity

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High end aesthetic with Alu FX Patina High praise for FAKRO roof windows Westhill Community Church in Aberdeenshire was a new, greenfield project.

Its contemporary style was designed for maximum functionality and to encourage use by the wider community. 33 FAKRO roof windows flood the stage with natural light and illuminate buildings which form the sanctuary, foyer and offices. Products included FTP-V U3 Electro windows with rain sensor, EFW flat roof windows and an FAKSV17 Smoke Vent window. Project Architect Mark Dysart of McLean Architects commented:“We specified FAKRO products because of the excellent technical support and the option to specify matching zinc flashings.These were crucial to achieve a fully coordinated appearance.” www.fakro.co.uk sales@fakrogb.com ( 01283 554755 8

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Klober Permo air used in Grade 1-listed church reroof Extensive conservation and remodelling of the Grade 1-listed All Saints Church in Kingston-upon-Thames saw Klober Permo air underlay used in the choir vestry reroof.The £1.7m project, designed by Ptolemy Dean Architects, a practice specialising in conservation work has opened up two entrances on the church’s north side, transforming the church into a revitalised centre for heritage and community in the heart of the town. Permo air has an unmatched standard of ‘breathability’ and its growing use in conservation and restoration projects is matched by a similar degree of use in new build work. *

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Salmon’s Leap scheme is a good catch for Firestone Specialist contractor, Furber Roofing, has completed a roof overlay project at a striking collection of five Brutalist houses known as ‘Salmon’s Leap’ on the banks of the River Dee in Chester.

The scheme saw Furber Roofing install a new waterproofing system using Firestone’s RubberGard 1.5mm FR (fire retardant) EPDM roofing membrane over the existing asphalt roof.

The PIR insulation board was bonded directly onto the existing roof substrate using Firestone’s I.S.O. Twin-Pack high performance polyurethane adhesive. Furber Roofing then installed the RubberGard EPDM membrane, which was cut to size and shape on site and bonded to the insulation using Firestone’s BA-2012 adhesive.

Firestone’s RubberGard EPDM membrane was supplied in 3.05metre widths and

Furber roofing created fully-bonded seams where joins were required using Firestone’s QuickSeam splice tape, with a 10cm overlap to ensure excellent seam integrity.

For roof details, including the roof light on each property, and areas of the membrane where a join was required at an angle change, Furber Roofing used Firestone’s QuickSeam FormFlash, an uncured EPDM product that can be moulded on site to fit the contours of the details and bonded to the RubberGard EPDM membrane.

QuickSeam Flashing was also used on the outer perimeter of the roof to seal the building’s metal flashings.

Comments Karl Furber from Furber Roofing: “These are unusual properties with completely flat roofs and ensuring a watertight surface was essential.

“The RubberGard EPDM system from Firestone enabled us to upgrade the properties’ thermal performance before completing a roof overlay scheme that meets the needs of the buildings and the residents both in terms of low maintenance waterproofing and aesthetics.”

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Rodeca helps a Sacred Heart to beat again Klober showcases airtightness accessories For those designing energy-efficient buildings, roofing specialist Klober now has a permanent exhibit at the Building Centre.

Klober has pioneered the development of tapes, sealants, sealing collars and vapour control layers to seal the roof space, ceilings and tile penetrations.The company also manufactures high performance air-open and vapour permeable underlays for all roof types and pitch in order to provide balanced ventilation and airtightness.As with all exhibits at the Building Centre, brochures are available on site or via Specifinder.A roofing airtightness CPD presentation can also be booked by calling Ann Leeson on 01332 813060. www.klober.co.uk klober@yourresponse.co.uk ( 01332 813050

More than 700m2 of the manufacturer’s polycarbonate panels have been used on two new buildings which form the new Sacred Heart School, a mixed Roman Catholic voluntary-aided comprehensive school with more than 600 pupils, in Camberwell, London. In the sports and assembly halls, where the Rodeca panels have been used as a clerestory feature, and in two lightwells in the new teaching block, they form a double-wall construction of 40mm PC2540 wall panels in Kristall finish.

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SILKA chamfered blocks in prestigious refurb AHMM has specified SILKA chamfered calcium silicate blocks for the internal refurbishment of 207 Old Street in the City of London. Unlike any other block available in the UK, SILKA blocks are fairfaced on both sides and have a chamfer. Use of a thin joint mortar system enhances the chamfer’s aesthetic effect while their exceptional smoothness enables them to be left fairfaced or painted. With high dimensional stability, they can be used for load bearing, non-load bearing and inner leaf cavity walls, high thermal mass absorbing heat and releasing it slowly to help maintain a comfortable environment.

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms

What do your washrooms say about your building?

When a building is brand new and ready to entice potential tenants, aside from the reception area and the lift, the only finished and furnished space is the washroom. Therefore, that space needs to tell a story of quality, distinction and perfection.

Think about when you visit the toilets in a restaurant. If the cubicles are in poor condition and the vanity area is dirty or damaged, it gives you a bad feeling about the hygiene standards in the kitchen.The same principle applies when visiting the washrooms in an office building.

You want to be greeted by clean lines and contemporary design.

You want to feel smooth locking mechanisms and powerful hand dryers.You want to know that you are somewhere that has been designed and built with passion and pride embedded in every inch of the building – if you feel this just from visiting the washroom,

just think what it will feel like to actually work in a place like that.

To ensure a building creates this atmosphere and user experience, you need to choose a washroom manufacturer that can offer you choice.And you need to know that whatever product range you choose, quality is at the heart of their brand.Washroom cubicles can be manufactured from an array of materials and finishes, from MFC to glass, and from real wood veneer to solid surface. Like most big decisions these days, the final choice is often dictated by budget, but by no means should compromise the finished design.

A washroom manufacturer should be able to offer consistent quality throughout its product offering, and they should always appreciate that they not only need to offer the best in terms of product quality and design but also the best in terms of customer service.

Speed, accuracy and care; these three things bundled together with premium products determine the quality of the finished washroom. A washroom that should ultimately say to people, this is a building of quality and stature.

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Franke introduces the Greenline standard

MX extends shower range MX Group, a leading UK shower tray manufacturer, has extended its ranges of shower products including an extension to both its thermostatic and electric shower ranges, its accessories ranges and added a range of taps and mixers and a new range of electric water heaters to its already extensive portfolio of showers and shower related products. In addition, the company has launched its brand new catalogue – The MX Collection – an impressive brochure that is a must for anyone working in the specification or installation business.

The catalogue covers every facet of the company’s product range. www.mx-group.com sales@mx-group.com ( 01684 293311

Franke has introduced a new Greenline energy-efficiency standard for its brushless motor extractor hoods.The Greenline standard provides a quick and easy visual guide to identify Franke’s most energy-efficient models. Four existing and five new Franke kitchen extractor hoods feature brushless motors and LED lighting, earning them Franke’s Greenline status.The innovative brushless motors of Franke’s Greenline hoods provide an 85% energy saving compared to a standard motor.The Greenline extractor hoods include the new Maris Plus 60, 80 and 90 hoods which are all rated ‘A+’, the new Maris T-Shape Anti-Condensation wall and island hoods and the existing Sinos all of which are rated ‘A’, and the iconic Swing hood. *

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Carron Phoenix launches iconic tap in solid stainless steel Carron Phoenix’s new Damo tap is one of the first in its range to be manufactured from solid stainless steel, giving the mid-market consumer access to a tap in an iconic design with premium build quality at a highly competitive RRP. Guaranteed for five years, the distinctively designed monobloc Damo is operated by a single lever and suits modern and contemporary kitchens. It’s the ideal partner for a stainless steel sink, as solid stainless steel taps provide the only true match in terms of texture and finish. The Damo is 265mm high with a spout reach of 180mm.

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Ideal Standard launches ‘AquaBlade’ toilet Leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, Ideal Standard, has launched its revolutionary AquaBlade toilet system, which offers the best superior flushing performance ever, even at low water volumes.

AquaBlade uses innovative ‘Microslot’ technology, which is a newly-engineered system of channels to create a cascading wall of water from the top of the toilet bowl opening and two powerful plumes to energise the flush action.

Unlike existing systems – where flushing water does not cover the entire toilet bowl – AquaBlade gives optimum water flow from the top of the bowl on every flush, covering the entire ceramic, keeping the toilet bowl immaculately clean.

It is also surprisingly quiet because all the flows are streamlined with the bowl surfaces, reducing reduces turbulence and maximising flushing efficiency.

When compared with leading rimless toilets, this beautifully smooth design

Breakthrough solution for bituminous substrates

Norcros Adhesives has cracked the problem of tiling on to bitumen and asphalt substrates with the latest addition to its Ultim8 family of readymixed tiling adhesives.

The company has developed Ultim8 B+ specifically to enable easy and rapid tiling on to bitumen or asphalt surfaces or surfaces coated with contact adhesive residues. Up until now this has only been possible after carrying out a messy and tedious scabbling process to remove all traces of the asphalt and bitumen.These are often found on floors where old vinyl tiles have been removed and on balconies, and the complications involved can greatly add to the difficulties of tiling in such areas. www.nxadh.co.uk sales@norcros-adhesives.com ( 01782 524140 8

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also greatly reduces splashing during the flushing process; therefore less bacteria cross-contamination occurs as fewer particles are released into the air upon flushing.

The unique design, with no over-hanging rim, also sees all surfaces exposed, making it easier to clean.

Keith Boad, Managing Director at Ideal Standard, said: “AquaBlade not only offers best class flushing performance, but outstanding aesthetics – and that’s what we love as it embodies everything we stand for.”

Ideal Standard’s exclusive and patented AquaBlade technology is available across close-coupled, wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs.

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Balmorals of London launches i.Care Comfort Pack

Balmorals has manufactured the i.Care Comfort Pack, which features a Close couple WC and a heavy duty, hygienic toilet seat delivered in one box.The WC stands 510mm high and comes with the safe and ergonomically styled i.Care seat.To further respect the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements, there is a raised chrome push button. Manufactured from hardwearing and impact resistant plastic, the i.Care Thermoset Seat will fit most standard WC pans. It features lateral movement buffers as standard, meaning that it will be able to endure significant sideways loads if someone is transferring to a wheelchair or trying to push themselves upright. *

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GROHE shower receives Good Housekeeping seal of approval GROHE has announced that the new Tempesta 100 Electric shower has been Good Housekeeping Institute approved, making it the first shower to gain the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute Approved Accreditation. Being approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute provides great acclamation as rigorous testing is carried out and only those products that pass the consumer Quality Assessment test can then have access to the endorsement.The shower was measured on performance, ease of use and design. Good Housekeeping stated: “The new GROHE Tempesta 100 electric shower’s controls are intuitive, very easy to use and responsive and the three spray patterns are distinctive and flow is powerful and invigorating.” *

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms New Infinity water softener launched

Marmox Multiboards feature in The Goodenough Club The total refurbishment of 64 guest bathrooms within The Goodenough Club in Bloomsbury has featured the use of Multiboards, manufactured by Marmox to offer an ideal backing board for wetroom environments. In total Marmox supplied some 1000m2 of Multiboard in the 2500 x 600 (Longboard) and 1250 x 600 (Standard board) options; at 12.5 and 6mm thickness respectively.The joints between the boards were covered using Marmox self-adhesive waterproof tape which enables contractors to tile directly over the top; though in this instance the tilers opted to apply a thin skim of the adhesive across the entire surface.

Leading water softener manufacturer – Tapworks – has launched its new high capacity water softener that will fit comfortably in a standard kitchen cabinet.

The Infinity offers all the benefits associated with the leading Tapworks range of softeners and meets the needs of families where space is at a premium in their kitchens. Full details of the Infinity, the Tapworks range and details of the Team Tapworks installer loyalty club can be found on the company’s excellent website. *

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Z Hotels Group installs new concept wet floors Z Hotels Group has been growing and expanding its compact hotels in London.Creating the ultimate shower area for the irregularly shaped bathrooms was a challenge, for which On The Level has developed a new concept in wet floor design. The unique custom made formers provide a simple, cost effective level access shower solution which is adaptable for all Z Hotel commercial projects. The wet floors are delivered to site pre-covered with vinyl sheet flooring.

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New recess shower solution for compact bathrooms The new Spectra SP462 Double Door Recess option features hinged inward opening doors allowing easy access to the shower.

It offers a simple yet practical solution for compact bathrooms, allowing maximum showering space outside the shower area whilst providing ample showering room inside. Forming part of the company’s contemporary frameless Spectra range of shower enclosures and screens, the new model is characterised by spans of 8mm toughened clear glass. Its polished chrome finish profiles are fully adjustable allowing the two ergonomically designed doors to close effortlessly onto discreet clear door seals, creating an effective and secure water barrier. *

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Lecico introduces bathroom furniture Lecico Bathrooms has launched three brand new collections of bathroom furniture to complement its ceramic products. The three ranges include Linton, Carlton and Stonely, all pre-assembled cabinets offering a choice of finishes.These latest introductions include freestanding, modular wall mounted and fitted furniture options designed to complement suites within the Lecico portfolio. The company has included short projection products too, ideal for the smaller bathroom and new ceramic square inset basins, both chunky and slimline, to sit on these new basin cabinets. The finishes include the latest gloss colours in white and grey or there’s a wenge and warm dark elm too.

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Setting the scene

The unique installation, created from Corian shapes, uses Glacier White Corian for the reception counters

As clients become more aware of how the aesthetics of their real estate can reflect their brand values, Gary Baker, Managing Director at CD UK, exclusive distributor of the solid surface material DuPont Corian, is seeing increasing demand for the product on high-value, high-impact schemes.

DuPont Corian in Venaro White was the material of choice for PGI, providing an organic shape and standout colour contrast

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he original solid surface material and available in more than 90 colours, Corian is a unique blend of minerals and acrylic that can be shaped to meet the requirements of almost any design. The qualities of Corian make it the perfect solution for many applications.

Its beauty, strength and versatility mean that it can be applied to almost any scheme in any sector. Designers can create unique showpieces that are dependably durable, waterproof and stain resistant over large or small surface areas. The range of colours when combined with lighting solutions adds to the limitless design options.

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use Corian to stunning effect in reception areas in offices in London and Blackpool.

Architects M Moser and fabricator Manufacturing By Design worked to a brief from investment company PGI to enhance its new City of London offices, transcending the limitations of space to maximise flow while preserving privacy and flexibility for its workforce.

Designed to welcome clients with supergraphics, colour and curves, the office in Wood Street needed a stunning but appropriately professional contemporary reception area that reflects PGI brand values and internationalism.

Applied in both the reception space

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and the cafe, and complemented by LED spotlights to highlight points of interest, DuPont Corian in Venaro White was the material of choice, providing an organic shape and standout colour contrast. Easy to work with, DuPont Corian enabled the design team to mould the reception desk to the seamless shape they wanted, creating a focal point and signposting the sense of flow through the space.

In Blackpool, CD UK supplied Corian for a striking design in the reception area of award-winning office building 1 Bickerstaffe Square, the heart of the town’s £220m regeneration project, Talbot Gateway.

The 25 acre site around Blackpool North railway station comprises more than 1 million sq ft of mixed-use development with Bickerstaffe Square the iconic centrepiece of the scheme.

Designed by Muse Developments and fabricated by Delta Laminates, the unique installation, created from Corian shapes, uses Glacier White Corian for the reception counters and wall and ceiling features on a full Corian background.

Random patterning and LED lighting add to the dramatic effect, creating a stunning impact on entrance to the showcase building.

Commenting on the demands of creating versatile, impactful client-facing spaces, Emily West, Project Designer at M Moser Architects, said: “Corian is able to be flexed into the shape that I wanted for the desk and can be made seamless. We wanted an organic shape that feels modern and welcoming. The shape also helps the flow of the space. I don’t know of another material that has these capabilities. For colour, I chose Venaro White because the pattern in the material works well with our organic shape, while providing a punchy contrast to the wall behind.”

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New Crown Trade Fastflow Gloss system sets the pace Crown Paints has invested heavily in research and development to ensure its new Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss system sets the pace for the future in terms of style, speed, substance and sustainability.

Significant advances have been made in alkyd emulsion technology to ensure excellent coverage and opacity, exceptional flow – and fast-track drying times which enable two coats to be applied in just one day.

Once applied, Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss leaves a stunning, high gloss finish to a standard normally associated with solvent borne paints, which doesn’t fade and leaves a crisp, white shade that will last for the long term.

By using Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss just one product can be purchased for both interior and exterior environments and its speed of application enables project times to be sped-up and labour times to be managed.

Nikki Cosgrove, Crown Trade Brand Manager, said: “Reports from on-site trials were outstanding. What was very pleasing was the description from the test team that it felt like applying an oil-based product, which flowed extremely well over the top of the first coat, with no dragging or pulling, and that it dried very quickly to leave a traditional oil-based wet look.

“Finally, once the application was complete the Crown Trade system was compared with other completed areas on site and the testers felt it gave a much better finish, with a higher sheen level.”

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Primer Undercoat – also benefits from Crown Paints’ award-winning approach to sustainability. This includes Crown Paints’ commitment to producing products that help to extend maintenance cycles, a policy of measuring the carbon foot print of its coatings, an integrated approach to sustainability and a long-running corporate social responsibility programme.

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Dickies launches Every Day work trousers BASF support for zero carbon house BASF has played a significant role, both as funding partner and as product manufacturer, to the SOLCER house.The SOLCER house provides a demonstration of the ability of current technology to deliver a low cost dwelling that generates more energy than it uses. The house, designed by the team at the Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University, follows the “buildings as power stations” concept developed by the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre.The SOLCER house is designed to have very low energy demand as well as generating its own energy from different sources. Highly insulated external walls are created from SIPS panels, utilising BASF’s Neopor insulation material.

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Dickies has launched its new ED24/7 trousers. They are not only practical for the everyday working environment but also comfortable and stylish.With 245gsm fabric ensures they are tough but light enough to retain agility. Every Day trousers (ED24/7) are free of any exposed metals such as zips, and buttons making them scratch free and suitable for use across all industries.They are available with cargo pockets to ensure you have direct access to your tools, enabling you to finish the job quickly and easily. Using the two-tone colours you can easily match the ED24/7 to any other item of clothing in the extensive Dickies workwear range. *

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Inta introduces its best-ever magnetic filter Heating equipment manufacturer Inta has introduced its secondgeneration intaKlean magnetic filter. The intaKlean 2 is the first of its kind to feature a double gauze filter, which actively captures and keeps hold of non-ferrous debris, as well as eliminating trapped air.

As fluid circulates around the filter body, non-ferrous foreign matter is caught and retained in the gauze, while the remaining ferrous debris is drawn to the centre of the filter and captured by the powerful neodymium magnet. The intaKlean 2’s full bore butterfly valves allow for convenient in-line installation without restricting water flow, and the magnet can be removed while the system is live for effortless cleaning. *

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Driving daylight home

Improved energy efficiency and an attractive interior are essential requirements for high performance building projects.

This is particularly important for car dealership showrooms, such as this new Toyota dealership in Colchester, for which Space Projects were concept architects.

Here, Structura UK provided and installed the Kalwall translucent daylighting system at high level to improve thermal performance and direct controlled daylight into the showroom. For the same reason, this glazing system is widely specified

across the UK in many other types of retail facility, such as showrooms, shops and supermarkets as well as warehouses and factories.

The popularity of Kalwall is derived from its ability to diffuse daylighting evenly

into an interior, thereby creating a welllit and aesthetically pleasing ambience.

Internally illuminated at night, it will also emit an ethereal and attractive glow.

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control.

Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

The company has had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years: OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.

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Crown Paints provides clean finish for university kitchens Crown Paints Specification Services has helped the University of Birmingham specify a high performance coating with the power to protect in hygiene sensitive areas.

Crown Trade Steracryl Anti Bacterial paint has been selected for use across the student kitchens at the university’s Vale Village site in Edgbaston.

The coating offers the reassurance of the internationally-renowned SteriTouch anti bacterial system, which utilises the natural power of silver to limit the growth of problem bacteria, including Salmonella and E-Coli.

Available in a choice of scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, both offer an extensive colour palette, as well as a highly durable surface capable of withstanding stringent cleaning regimes.

By coping with extensive cleaning programmes – including the scrubbing down of surfaces – the paint maintains a clean, fresh finish for the long term and helps to

extend redecoration schedules.

At Vale Village both scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell have been chosen in a contemporary white shade for the high quality student residences.

John Harmer, of Crown Paints Specification Services, said: “Crown Trade Steracryl Anti Bacterial Paint is proving its worth, providing a stylish and durable finish in the communal kitchen areas.

“These are areas of heavy use and as well as having the reassurance of an anti bacterial system the kitchens are also easier to clean and maintain due to the scrubbable nature of the finish.”

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Hauraton channels used as perimeter drainage at school

JJI-Joists are the industry’s first choice

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The Brooke Church of England Primary School is a brick building surrounded by an asphalted playground which tended to flood when there was heavy rain. As part of a number of measures designed to reduce future flood risk it was decided that the existing drainage needed to be upgraded.The Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC C250, HEELSAFE 9mm slot gratings was specified

by NPS Group of Norwich, and used to provide perimeter drainage right around the school building.This continuous 104 metre channel run not only drained the asphalt playground, it prevented standing water reaching the walls and acted as a drain for roof downpipes. *

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New Comar website is BIM ready The latest launch from Comar, a leading British architectural aluminium system company, is its BIM ready website. A clear menu allows one-click information on project references, aluminium system selection, BIM access, environmental credentials, CPD and latest news.

BIM information is available through logging into the Comar Partner website.The Comar Partner website offers further detailed technical information, such as its extensive range of Technical Manuals,Test Certification, NBS templates and clauses, and for their fabrication partners CNC and tooling information.The BIM section is easily identifiable with a landing page that offers a quick selection into the main system categories: curtain walling, windows walling, windows, doors and ground floor framing. *

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Riverwalk incorporates high specification Schöck Isokorb Riverwalk, a striking new development at Millbank, on the north bank of the Thames, features two organically shaped buildings of 7 and 17 storeys, connected by a central podium.

There are 116 high specification apartments, plus penthouses, with the design focus on light, space and service. The buildings are enhanced by horizontal bands of limestone on the curving facades, with stonework wrapping around the lower parts of the balconies.This creates a continuous organic shape, providing the outer detail with a sense of depth, along with natural solar shading.

With such a high specification development the avoidance of thermal bridging at the critical balcony connections is paramount and the structural thermal break module specified throughout is the latest generation Isokorb type KXT from market leaders

Schöck.The type KXT, for concrete-toconcrete applications, offers such a high level of insulation that the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt has awarded the product with the “low thermal bridge construction” certificate, confirming its suitability for passivhaus construction.

A major reason for the superior performance of the KXT is the thickness of the insulation body.This is increased from the standard 80mm thick to 120mm, which not only improves thermal insulation performance by up to 30%, it also increases impact sound insulation by around 50% as well.

The Schöck range allows connections to

be made between concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel and all units meet full compliance with the relevant building regulations, while also providing BBA Certification and LABC Registration.

The temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for residential buildings and this is easily met by incorporating the Isokorb.

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New app set to improve automated gate safety Emergency response for Tesco Express Just weeks after a severe fire destroyed the Tesco Express store in Heywood, Greater Manchester, the Portakabin Group had constructed a new store in its place which is now open and serving customers.The emergency response project involved the use of a Yorkon off-site solution which allowed the rapid construction of a new Tesco Express store.The building was installed on site in just one day and opened less than four weeks later, despite challenging ground conditions on the petrol filling station site.Yorkon off-site solutions from the Portakabin Group have now been used to construct 242 projects for Tesco in the last 15 years. www.yorkon.info info@yorkon.co.uk ( 0845 2000 123

A new app has hit digital shelves that allows users to quickly and efficiently perform safety risk assessments on automated gates.The ‘Automated Gate Safety Matrix App’ is the product of Gate-A-Mation, one of the UK’s leading gate automation companies, and works by asking over 30 multiple choice questions to assess risk factors.These cover everything from location and type of use, to technical details such as opening width, manual override status and operator force.The app then instantly provides an assessment score that is broken down into two sections – risk and safety – and highlights areas of concern that need addressing or require remedial work. *

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KI’s Faveo sit-stand perch stool Encouraging movement while simultaneously maintaining good posture, the Faveo sit-stand perch stool is the perfect companion for sit-stand applications. Inspired by the architects drafting stool, the sit-stand perch’s unique adjustable seat can tilt forward by up to 13°, allowing the user to either lean/perch against it when standing, or use it as a conventional stool.The 24/7 task stool is available with a mesh or tri-bonded upholstered back. Providing extra support and adjustability options, it is ideal for longer sitting periods, for example in drop-down work areas furnished with high tables or sit-stand desks.

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Compact High Pressure Laminate finds its feet Hundreds of metres of compact grade High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to innovative effect at the new £20m Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Temple in Kingsbury, London designed by Loates Taylor Shannon Architects.

As part of the design, Brent Plastics supplied Abet Laminati’s Decori Minimi 567 and 568 in 0.9mm in a Mandarin texture and 807 in compact grade in a SEI texture from the Colours range.

The Decori Minimi range offers a mottled effect decor created by the electronic processing of a number of small textures. This laminate was fabricated by BusyBee Joinery to produce innovative shoe lockers in both the male and female changing areas as well as shower lockers, cubicles and wall panelling in the sports complex and elsewhere.

This stunning Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Complex is manufactured from stone and GRC comprising over 3700m2

of temple, community centre and sports complex. All materials were obtained from sustainable sources while rainwater harvesting, photovoltaic panels and green roofs all add to the building’s low impact combining traditional Indian architecture and carvings with ‘green’ technology.

As with all the finishes from Abet Laminati, the range meets or exceeds all European and British performance standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact and scratching. The compact grade laminate from Abet Ltd’s UK & Ireland Collection is available in 3660 x 1610mm sheet sizes in a 12mm thickness and is widely used for cubicles, lockers and changing rooms where high

quality performance and design are carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience.

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Two new products enhance Schueco’s sliding door offering Hydro-Brake Optimum delivers tight fit Engineers challenged to solve a “tight-fit” surface water management challenge on a new homes development in West Yorkshire turned to Hydro-Brake Optimum to keep flood protection measures well within safe limits.At the Saffron Park housing development in Liversedge, the designers Paul Waite Associates needed to engineer stormwater attenuation in an extensive pipe storage area, necessary because of the topography of the site and the preference of the water authority.To ensure that the discharge rate limits were met despite the site constraints, Hydro International’s Hydro-Brake Optimum vortex flow control was specified to control the outflow to the drainage network. www.hydro-int.com enquiries@hydro-int.com ( 01275 337937 8

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New from leading sustainable building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, are two products, SmartClose and SmartStop, that underline Schueco’s commitment to innovation. SmartClose makes the closing action effortless by converting the energy generated by the initial pull on the sliding vent into momentum that carries the vent smoothly along the length of its track until its final soft insertion into the frame. Schueco SmartStop employs a controlled soft braking action that allows the vent to be drawn smoothly along its track but brings it to a stop prior to closing, when it can be locked in the normal way.This makes the door safer and more user-friendly. *

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D R Services offers curved glass sliding doors D R Services, a UK provider of high quality architectural glass and associated fittings, offers specifiers a full range of curved sliding doors, varying in size and complexity, to suit different applications.

Where a client wants to create a striking shower enclosure, or perhaps a meeting room pod for an office environment, D R Services can supply doors down to a 500mm radius in 8mm toughened glass; measuring up to 2100mm high. These doors will be top-hung featuring the use of the elegant MWE fittings for which D R Services is the UK distributor. The company has also made a speciality of creating freestanding shower cylinders. *

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