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February 2016

ENGAGE IN FITNESS Striking new leisure centre puts all on display

Acoustic performance

No smoke without fire

Centre of excellence

Everything you didn't know about commercial ceiling tiles

Driving the smoke alarm market towards a simplified alternative

New modular extension added to Cork University Hospital

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Entering the new year, leisure centres find themselves full to the brim with good-intentioned members of the public. But why should council-owned centres experience this heavy influx of members for just two months at the start of the year (at best)? In order to retain high levels of footfall, leisure facilities should not only contain the latest state-of-the-art equipment, but also provide a welcoming, community space for all to relax in and enjoy. At the design stage, careful attention to detail will pay long-term dividends.

In this month's issue, PSBJ profiles the striking Hough End Leisure Centre designed by awardwinning architecture practice AHR. Based in Manchester, the facility has experienced impressive membership subscriptions since its opening. The orientation of the building played an important part in the design of the centre. Set against an enviable natural backdrop of playing fields, the facility hosts two pools, squash courts, fitness gym and a multi-purpose community space. To benefit from the stunning vistas, AHR ensured the building was fitted with floor to ceiling height windows. What’s more, the street facing facade has been designed to advertise the internal functions of the centre. This active frontage helps market the building’s facilities while also engaging the passing public.

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Contents

08 06 News A round up of the latest industry updates including charity events, awarded contracts, partnerships and event news.

08 Upfront A unique free school has opened in Church Lawton, designed specifically to meet the needs of children and young people on the autism spectrum.

14 Housing Firestone Building Products unveils its re-roofing works to more than 434 flats operated by Pennine Housing 2000.

16 Talking Point Should local authorities revert back to the Victorian model of power supply? Crispin Matson, Head of Ramboll Energy UK explains.

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18 Technical Focus

22 Education

26 Healthcare

Newton Waterproofing looks into depth at the BS8102 2009 Code of Practice for Protection of Structures Against Water from the Ground.

A recent project confirms how implementing a proper planning tool can cause minimum disruption when term time is in progress.

Cork University Hospital in Ireland has added a brand new, single-storey €3.4m paediatric wing to its centre of excellence.

20 Legal & Business

24 Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

28 Leisure

Lucion Environmental looks at the responsibilities associated with reducing the asbestos risk on brownfield sites.

Aliva supplies nearly 10,000m2 of insulated render for Telford Wrekin Council’s initiative to create five schools fit for the 21st Century.

Hough End Leisure Centre, designed by award-winning practice AHR, proves popular with the locals.

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22 30 Acoustics & Sound The Haukaasen kindergarten in Norway is an example of the way in which Troldtekt ceiling panels are being specified to control acoustics.

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32 Fire Protection

36 Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Sprue Safety Products discusses connectivity within the home and how this enables alarms to be installed throughout a property.

John Spicer of Armstrong Ceilings unveils some unknown facts architects may not know about specifying ceilings.

34 Infastructure

38 Product Showcase

Old and new communities in Shropshire are brought together with rural renewable infrastructure.

A dedicated focus of industry news, products and case studies to help architects and local authorities make informed choices.

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INDUSTRY UPDATES

Each month PSBJ rounds up the latest public sector construction updates, from new contracts to industry awards.

Green light for major Lambeth regeneration scheme Lambeth Council, Ovalhouse Theatre and Brixton Green have just been granted planning approval by Lambeth Borough Council for a major regeneration scheme in central Brixton.

The Somerleyton Road project is a linear 1.7 ha site that will bring 304 new homes for rent by local people, a mix of community facilities and a purpose built home for the Ovalhouse Theatre.

Igloo is acting as Development Manager delivering the Somerleyton Road project on behalf of the partnership. Metropolitan Workshop is the Lead Architect. To create architectural variety, Architects Haworth Tompkins, Mæ Architects, Foster Wilson and Zac Monro Architects have also been appointed to deliver individual buildings within Metropolitan Workshop’s overall plan. The plan proposes a family of buildings that work together to create an engaging streetscape that responds to the local area.

The client comprises Lambeth Council, Ovalhouse Theatre and Brixton Green, the community organisation set up by local people to develop the Somerleyton Road site. Lambeth Council, which owns the majority of the land is choosing to act as its own developer, meaning the focus can be on building affordable homes and a thriving local community rather than making a profit.

API welcomes new sport strategy The Association of Play Industries (API) welcomes government recognition of the vital need to create positive early childhood experiences of physical activity that go beyond traditional and competitive sport.

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The new Sporting Future strategy was published on 17th December and the API was pleased to see some encouraging new measures to get the nation moving.

It particularly welcomes: Recognition of the need for a new, more joined-up strategy for delivery and funding of sport and physical activity, with formal progress reporting on that strategy.

The creation of a Sport Cabinet and working group to share best practice for sport and physical activity across all UK nations.

The broadening of Sport England’s remit beyond traditional sport to cover wider physical activity.

Continued funding for the Sport Premium for schools and support for schools to open their physical activity facilities for local communities.

Co-location of physical activity facilities with other public services such as libraries and GP surgeries.

Defined by a striking single entrance, the new two-storey building houses a new renal unit, radiology, lung function, phlebotomy, dental specialities, ophthalmology, paediatrics, fracture clinic, and endoscopy suites. It also comprises state-of-the-art maxillo-facial laboratories including the South Wales cleft lip and palate service.

The new hospital facility also includes an Integrated Education Centre offering a wide range of training facilities including, lecture theatres and clinical skills laboratories to be used by staff for professional development and postgraduate students from the College of Medicine at Swansea University.

The project team, including IBI Group and BAM Construction ensured the hospital was designed and constructed by local workers with local and sustainable materials, honouring the Trust’s initial ambition to give back to the community and achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Robertson wins contract with Perth & Kinross Council

Morriston Hospital’s £60m outpatient department opens First Minister Carywn Jones has officially opened Morriston Hospital’s new £60m outpatient department designed by architects, IBI Group.

The second phase of the £102m ‘Health Vision Swansea’ clinical redevelopment, it is one of the largest upgrades undertaken

by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board on the 750-bed Morriston Hospital site.

Robertson Facilities Management has won a significant contract to provide services at Perth & Kinross Council’s largest office building.

The contract is worth £1.5m and is for 10 years with the option of a further five-year extension. It commenced in September 2015.

The deal will see the business provide a host of services including mechanical and electrical maintenance, energy and utility management, records management and interior planting.

Pullar House is home to some 720 staff who work within the Revenue Department, Education & Children’s Services, Environment Services and Housing & Community Care.

Pullar House is a partially listed building, constructed in 1865 for J Pullar & Sons and formerly the largest dye-works in the world.

It was obtained by Perth & Kinross Council in 1999 and underwent a £10m internal conversion.

The award-winning Robertson Facilities Management is part of Robertson Group, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned infrastructure firms.

Morgan Sindall appointed to build Bellsmyre primary school Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall is constructing a new colocated Primary School and Nursery campus in Bellsmyre, as part of West Dunbartonshire Council’s plan to update its schools estate.

Morgan Sindall, along with the design team, was appointed by hub West Scotland – West Dunbartonshire Council’s development partner responsible for managing the £8.9m development.

Located in the grounds of St Peter’s Primary School, the project will be the first co-location of denominational and non-denominational schools in West Dunbartonshire and will welcome its first pupils in August 2016.

The new facility will replace the existing Aitkenbar and St Peter’s Primary Schools and, will be constructed along with a new early education and childcare centre, replacing the existing Andrew B Cameron Centre.

The schools will be run separately whilst sharing a range of common facilities including a dining hall, assembly hall, gym and playground.

Harry Thorburn, Managing Director of Morgan Sindall in Scotland, said: “We are proud to be delivering this key project for hub West Scotland. Providing a high quality environment is vital to successful education, and our experience of similar joint campus projects will support West Dunbartonshire Council’s first co-location venture."

Woodhead joins Bolsover DC to launch B@Home scheme The launch of a new council house development in Creswell has marked the start of a four-year partnership between North Notts construction firm Woodhead Group and Bolsover District Council.

The agreement, which was signed earlier this year has been named the B@Home partnership. Procured through an EEM Ltd framework, the scheme will deliver more than 100 high quality, energy efficient homes, over four years.

The launch saw the first sod being cut at Rogers Avenue, Creswell marking the start of the project, which will not only create council houses, but see many other benefits such as 200 training events and more than 50 work experience and apprentice opportunities for local people and businesses.

The first phase of the development, which includes seven new homes, will be complete by July 2016.

Other developments in 2016, including 25 new properties, will be spread over four other sites across the Bolsover district.

The programme was procured as part of a New Build and Developer framework through procurement consortium, EEM Ltd.

SLR challenges urban Morgan Sindall planners at PlayBoard wins contract with Weymouth Council conference SLR Consulting’s Paul McTernan challenged UK urban planners to be more playful at a recent PlayBoard conference in Belfast.

The ‘Playing Out’ event sought to explore how better design and masterplanning of the

Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver a £750,000 refurbishment to two council premises in Weymouth.

The renovations are part of Weymouth

and Portland Borough Council’s wider plan to downsize from their main office at North Quay in order to save £2m in essential building repair work and annual running costs.

The project will see Morgan Sindall remodel the council’s Crookhill offices on Chickerell Road. The completed work will create a bright, modern and open-plan work space which will provide additional office space for around 50 council workers.

The second part of the project consists of interior alterations to a former children’s nursery on Commercial Road, to create a mayoral parlour, several meeting rooms and a public reception room.

The new office space will be used by council staff who are currently based at Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s main North Quay office, which has outline planning permission for a creative scheme based on a view of the original harbourside consisting of a mixed use development of 72 homes and 216m2 of commercial space. Selling the North Quay premises will also release a substantial sum for reinvestment in the borough.

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public realm can support children’s holistic development. The conference followed the AllParty Parliamentary Group on Fit and Healthy Childhood’s report on the need to create environments that promote play opportunities.

Paul’s paper, titled ‘What might a playful public realm look like? Time for systematic change’, highlighted best practice from around the world and set out an approach to develop a better planning policy approach to neighbourhood regeneration and city centre design. Using examples from global cities including; ‘Mi Casa, Your Casa’ art installation in Atlanta and the Machida Kobato Kindergarten, a light-filled playground in Tokyo, Paul demonstrated how design for play can be integrated into the public realm to create engaging environments for children.

“The public realm and open space design of our neighbourhoods is all too often focused on the needs of adults at the expense of children and young people. It’s just not something we do well in this country,” said Paul.

Pick Everard delivers £14.5m college scheme Leading multi-professional construction industry firm Pick Everard, has completed a £14.5m refurbishment project at Loughborough College to provide students with a learning environment amongst the very best in further education.

The exciting scheme saw the college’s key teaching building, the multi-storey six-floor S-block and other buildings on the campus dating back to the 1960s, remodelled to provide state-of-the-art facilities.

The refurbished facility also offers the very best in health and fitness, as well as providing beauty services and a modern restaurant and bar.

The renovation work involved stripping out and refurbishing the buildings to make them far more energy efficient. A new roof was also erected with replacement cladding installed to envelope the building.

The top three floors of the refurbished S-Block building will be dedicated to sixth form students at the college, whilst two of the floors will be science laboratories for chemistry, biology and physics.

The remaining floor will be for general teaching and accommodate staff rooms too.

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Upfront

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES IN LEARNING

A unique free school has opened in Church Lawton, East Cheshire, designed specifically to meet the needs of children and young people on P3847 - 020autism Church Lawton School - NAS Academies Trust the spectrum.

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Lawton School, which was designed by Pozzoni Architecture, is the first of its kind in the county and the £3.4m build is now open for students aged four to 19 years old.

The school is owned by the NAS Academies Trust, the National Autistic Society’s network of free schools and academies. It was developed in response to a local need identified by Cheshire East Council for specialist autism education provision.

Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with things that others find easy or even enjoyable. A small change to the day’s schedule, like the school bus turning up late or a change of Cherry Tree Ave, Church Lawton, classroom, can feel like the end Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL of the world. Autistic children are often oversensitive to things like N light and sound, so can struggle to learn or can even feel physical pain in overly bright or noisy

Upfront During the design process of the NAS Church Lawton School, Pozzoni worked closely with Cheshire East Council’s educational psychologist and NAS to develop the design

classrooms. This means they often need specialist support within carefully designed physical environments to reach their full potential.

More than 1 in 100 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum, a lifelong disability which affects how a person relates to others and understands the world around them. Autism affects each person in a different way, and the range of impact this can have on an individual is vast. Therefore it’s crucial for a range of educational provisions to be available across the UK, both as specialist centres within mainstream schools and purposebuilt autism specific specialist schools which can cater for those with more complex needs.

During the design process of the NAS Church Lawton School, Pozzoni worked closely with Cheshire East Council’s educational psychologist and NAS to develop the design and create autism-friendly spaces. This included reducing the apparent size of the building, creating secure play spaces, designing quality acoustics and creating quiet, naturally ventilating spaces.

Care was taken to consider all aspects of the build. Every corridor, colour and classroom space has been created with an autistic student in mind, meaning that the NAS Church Lawton

Care was taken to consider all aspects of the build. Every corridor, colour and classroom space has been created with an autistic student in mind

School is believed to be one of the most advanced schools of its type.

Catherine Mulley, Director at Pozzoni and Head of the education team, said: “The design of the NAS Church Lawton School involved the complete remodelling and extension of a redundant school building which was of SCOLA design, to double its original size. The school now has separate primary, secondary, specialist and sixth form areas so that each age group has its own space, teaching areas and entrances.

“It was important to clearly define the different parts of the school whilst making the layout simple and easy to understand.

The designated areas for each age group allow the older children to feel like they are progressing through the school and use of colour in the interior design clearly defines each area.”

Facilities at the school include sensory areas, technology laboratories, and enhanced teaching provision to support pupils with complex needs, including individual learning

rooms off each classroom to allow one-to-one teaching. There is also a range of external play areas and spaces throughout the school where the children can take time out and relax when they’re feeling overwhelmed.

Other innovative features of the build can be found in the school’s dining room where individual cubicles have been installed so that children with anxieties or strict routines around eating can have privacy and feel more at ease when they have their lunch. 

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Upfront Facilities at the school include sensory areas, technology laboratories, and enhanced teaching provision to support pupils with complex needs

Architecturally, the extensions to the existing school building were used to create the new classrooms

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The project was completed via the Free Schools Framework and the school has the capacity to accommodate 60 pupils.

Student spaces are allocated through referrals from Cheshire East Council and other local authorities.

“Architecturally, the extensions to the existing school building were used to create the new classrooms, where the layouts, ceiling heights, daylight, ventilation and acoustics were not restricted by the original building.

This allowed us to create direct access to external covered play areas for each class base that can be used year round. The new build also benefits from wide corridors which have windows at end to give a feeling of space and openness,” added Catherine.

“The existing building volume was used to host the staff facilities, back of house and a couple of the primary school classrooms, sensory and therapy rooms. Overall, the end result is an outstanding educational facility, designed specifically for pupils with autism which we’re incredibly proud of,” concluded Catherine. 

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Upfront As well as designing a school which aims to reduce anxiety for pupils and encourage calm, it was important to ensure that the building was safe and secure

From the work and research that Pozzoni carried out on the NAS Church Lawton School, Catherine and her team have produced a guidance document highlighting best practice for designing an education facility specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Paul Scales, Interim Principal of the NAS Church Lawton School,

said: “The designers have done a fantastic job creating a school building which takes into account our pupils’ wide spectrum of needs. I’m particularly proud of the way it caters for the sensory difficulties many children experience, which can be a huge obstacle to learning.

“For instance, a child on the spectrum who is over-sensitive

There is a range of external play areas and spaces throughout the school

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to sound may find certain background noises, like the humming of overhead lights unbearably loud, distracting or even painful. But these issues can be addressed by providing an autism-friendly teaching environment with carefully designed classrooms and ‘low arousal’ spaces, as well as other simple design adjustments.

“Each autistic child is different and our new purpose-built school will allow us to provide specialist support to meet each individual’s needs and help them to reach their full potential.”

As well as designing a school which aims to reduce anxiety for pupils and encourage calm, it was important to ensure that the building was safe and secure.

“Children on the autism spectrum can be incredibly strong so all of the design features, from the solid ceilings, reinforced classroom partition walls and shatterproof safety glass, needed to be robust and future proof,” explained Catherine. “This included the fencing around the school perimeter which needed to not be scalable but also not feel institutional.”

With over thirty years’ experience, Pozzoni has built up an impressive portfolio of public and private sector developments including offices, industrial, education, retail, housing, leisure and care projects from its offices in Manchester and London.

Pozzoni has established a national and a growing international reputation for its expertise in the care sector, in particular designing buildings that cater for people living with dementia or other special needs. This cross sector knowledge has been implemented in the design of the NAS Church Lawton School. 

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Housing

HIGH-RISE CHALLENGES FOR WARMER SOCIAL HOUSING The original Decent Homes deadline may be long gone, but the challenge of ensuring that social housing stock meets current building regulations is ongoing for local authorities and housing associations.

What’s more, the need to upgrade sits alongside the demands of maintaining properties and carrying out pre-emptive works to avoid degradation or expensive emergency repairs.

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ften, the process of upgrading social housing properties is coordinated with planned maintenance or repairs, and this has certainly been the case for a number of social housing blocks in Halifax. A rolling programme of re-roofing works has seen more than 434 flats – operated by Pennine Housing and refurbished under the Efficiency North Framework

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– improving both thermal performance with new insulation and water-tightness using a new RubberGard EPDM Single Ply Waterproofing System from Firestone Building Products.

Deciding the spec While the programme of works is significant, the scheme has not involved an architect because the refurbishment for

each block comprises roofing upgrades only. In order to determine the specification, a performance specification was devised for all Efficiency North Framework social housing schemes for Pennine Housing, this was prepared by Pennine Housing’s in-house maintenance department.

The job of selecting a product that could conform to the

Client: Efficiency North Framework social housing scheme Location: Halifax Building Supplier: Firestone Building

A rolling programme of re-roofing works has seen more than 434 flats improving both thermal performance and water-tightness

performance specification fell to roofing contractor, SBS Roofing.

The company used its experience of high-rise buildings to select the right approach.

Phil Redfearn from SBS Roofing explains: “Roofing schemes for taller buildings not only involve working at height considerations but, also need to factor in the long-term performance of the waterproofing membrane to minimise maintenance and extend replacement intervals.

That calls for a robust system with good compatibility with the substrate and excellent adhesion to avoid uplift. We had used Firestone’s RubberGard EPDM membrane on similar

Housing The scheme has not involved an architect because the refurbishment for each block comprises roofing upgrades only

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projects before, and knew that it would be: fast to install, reduce time on-site, and suitable as a long-term and cost-effective solution for buildings of various heights.”

SBS worked with the technical team at Firestone to develop the specification and test the chosen system prior to beginning work onsite. Firestone developed a detailed specification to address the performance specification criteria and SBS tested it on isolated sections of each roof to ensure compatibility and anti-uplift.

John McMullan from Firestone comments: “The benefit of a performance spec is that it puts product decision making in the hands of a roofing expert. Working with the supplier in this way ensures that the roofing contractor has all the support required to match the roofing system to the building and, in this case, complete a project with a design life of at least 40 years.”

The first blocks to be re-roofed under the scheme in the Elland area of Halifax were: Calder House, Croft House, Portland House and Coniston House – all six-storey blocks are on the same social housing estate, with an existing mastic asphalt roof.

Whilst the roofs were not yet failing, the decision to install new insulation to improve the buildings’ thermal performance made a warm roof overlay – the most appropriate and best value approach.

PIR insulation board was adhered to the prepared asphalt surface. The Firestone RubberGard EPDM membrane was cut to size prior to installation and adhered directly to the insulation using Firestone’s solvent based contact adhesive.

All joins were sealed with a 75mm overlap using Firestone’s QuickSeam Splice Tape.

On each of the four buildings, SBS cut the RubberGard EPDM membrane to form details around a large number of ventilation outlets and penetrations, using Firestone’s QuickSeam FormFlash to ensure that all penetrations were fully sealed and completely waterproof.

the same, with installation of the insulation onto the 650m2 felt roofs and the adhered RubberGard EPDM membrane.

Phil from SBS continues: “For the taller blocks, sections of the RubberGard membrane were cut at ground level and the seams were sealed on the roof. Installing smaller sections made it easier for our teams whilst working at height in windy conditions. It also made the membrane more convenient to transport goods to the roof level using the goods hoist that was erected on the outside of the building for the duration works, to prevent any disruption to tenants.”

Works were completed on all six blocks whilst the homes were fully occupied and minimising disruption to tenants was another key factor in the specification.

John explains: “By choosing an EPDM membrane overlay, SBS were able to minimise disruption to tenants by avoiding the need for strip out or any hot works. The durability and proven longevity of EPDM also means that it delivers excellent whole-life costs and low-maintenance benefits for Pennine Housing.” 

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High-rise The installation challenges at Ladstone Towers and Houghton Towers in Sowerby Bridge were multiplied, due to the fact that the blocks are 14-storeys and 46 metres tall.

However, the warm roof overlay methodology remained

SBS worked with the technical team at Firestone to develop the specification

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Talking Point

LOCALLY-DRIVEN POWER SUPPLIES Crispin Matson, Country Manager at Ramboll Energy UK discusses how local councils are reclaiming power supply.

Ramboll is currently working with Islington Bunhill in central London

supply of reliable, T hesustainable and

Councils are once again now starting to play a bigger part of the UK energy system

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affordable energy to urban areas and cities is key to their long term success and prosperity.

Before the introduction of the National Grid, many municipalities provided energy to local customers in the same way they provided clean water, sanitation and public health services as a part of their social obligation. To take one example of many, from 1896 until 1969, Islington Council ran a coal fired plant in Eden Grove, Holloway.

Now, councils are once again now starting to play a bigger part of the UK energy system and are thus emulating the role they played in earlier times.

Crispin Matson is Country Manager of Ramboll Energy UK and leads the development of renewable energy projects including generation, distribution and use throughout the UK and Ireland.

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY NETWORK Heat generation technologies are best connected to district heating networks

The main driver in this trend is the requirement to reduce our carbon emissions resulting from the production of electricity and heat. This has recently led to the rapid growth in new technologies which are more carbon efficient than the traditional large methods of producing energy for our cities (typically large coal fired power stations for the production of electricity and natural gas fired boilers for the production of heat). These new technologies are collectively known as ‘Decentralised Generation’ (DG) and include: solar powered Photo Voltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines and hydro powered water turbines for the production of low carbon electricity; gas or biomass fuelled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants for the production of both electricity and heat; and large scale electricity driven heat pumps.

Electricity generation technologies can be connected directly to the electricity grid or alternatively connected to council owned buildings by a private wire networks. Heat generation technologies are best connected to district heating networks which in turn can deliver heat to dwellings, commercial sites, as well as publically owned buildings.

For local authorities and councils located in urban areas, local generation of energy can provide a number of key benefits: The nature of the new energy technologies allows councils to reduce their carbon emissions resulting from council owned properties – particularly social housing, schools, council offices, sports centres etc.

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2 It enables councils to reduce their energy consumption therefore reduce costs. Councils spend over £1bn a year on energy (3% of their total spend) and these new methods of generation are more efficient is comparison to older technologies.

3 It enables councils to reduce the occurrence of fuel poverty of their housing tenants by

allowing them to buy heat and electricity at a lower cost.

4 It enables councils to generate revenue. Councils can sell energy to raise money to pay for public services and, if this is positioned smartly, spur green economic development, creating a new generation of good jobs in the sustainability sector.

5 Running a local generation plant creates local jobs for the surrounding communities.

6 It builds additional resilience into the energy network by locating energy generation assets closer to the end users.

It goes without saying that these schemes require an initial outlay of funds that may be too much for many local authorities to bear. However, councils have a number of options to raise the finance necessary to invest in energy infrastructure. These include the use of local authority bonds, local authority pension funds, the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) as well as the Green Investment Bank. Crowd funding platforms such as Abundance and the Trillion Fund present another option.

Funding is also available via the European Union. Bristol for example has secured £2.5m of technical assistance funding under the European Investment Bank’s European Local Assistance (ELENA) programme to develop investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Islington Council is once again acting as an electricity producer and reaping the benefits.

Ramboll is currently working with Islington Bunhill in central London. This is a DG scheme, built in 2012, providing heating to a district heating scheme which in turn is connected to over 800 apartments. The heat is currently provided by a gas fired CHP which is also supplying electricity to the local gird. The scheme is now being extended to supply additional heat to 500 more dwellings.

The additional heat is being generated by both heat pumps and CHP plants. By utilising new green technologies and taking inspiration from our Victorian ancestors, Islington is looking forward to a greener, cheaper, locally driven power supply. 

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Technical Focus

BS 8102:2009 AND COMBINATION WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS David Bucknell, Technical Director at Newton Waterproofing Systems, interprets and examines the ramifications of guidelines for those who are considering the waterproofing requirements of a structure.

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he British Standard 8102:2009 ‘Code of Practice for the Protection of Structures Against Water from the Ground’ is the benchmark by which all below ground waterproofing projects in the UK are judged. Within the standard, a primary recommendation is that waterproofing designers always consider a combination of waterproofing systems for structures in situations where the likelihood of leakage is high or the consequences of leakage are unacceptable.

What is combined waterproofing?

When looking at combining waterproofing, there are three clear waterproofing categories that are defined

by BS 8102:2009. Combined waterproofing is therefore the effective implementation of two or more of the following types:

Type A: Barrier protection The structure has no integral protection against water

Newton 403 HydroBond self-healing external membrane applied to a large-scale Crest Nicholson housing development

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and relies on a membrane to be introduced internally or externally to prevent water ingress. Examples of external membranes include bonded sheet membranes, sodium bentonite matting and liquid applied coatings. Internally, similar approaches, such as cementitious coatings and bitumen or polymer-based liquids applied via spray, trowel, brush or roller, are employed in order to resist water ingress.

Type B: Integral protection The structure is designed to be integrally waterproof and the primary resistance against water ingress. Such structures will be of high grade concrete and, in addition, will frequently utilise hydrophilic or metal waterbars to protect vulnerable construction joints, injection waterbars that have the capability to inject grout into porous and poorly compacted joints, and resins for the sealing of leaks postconstruction.

A combination of Type A and B Newton waterproofing systems were used throughout the Hotel Football at Old Trafford, Manchester

Type C: Drained protection It is accepted that water could enter the building and, therefore, an internal cavity drainage system of dimpled membranes are used to depressurise incoming water and harmlessly manage it away from the structure, either via gravity to open elevations or to be removed by mechanical means.

When are ‘combined’ waterproofing systems required?

The British Standard is also specific as to the three contexts in which a waterproofing designer should look to recommend a combined waterproofing approach. These can be summarised as: 1 When the likelihood of leakage is high.

2 When the consequences of leakage are unacceptable.

3 When additional vapour checks are necessary for a system where unacceptable water vapour transmission could otherwise occur.

EXTERNALLY APPLIED WATERPROOFING Type A barrier protection

Technical Focus

However, the required internal environment also influences the potential necessity for a combined approach. As it happens, the British Standard also categorises internal environments into three Grades: Grade 1 – Some seepage and damp patches tolerable, dependent upon intended use. Examples include car parks and non-electrical plant rooms.

Grade 2 – No water penetration, but damp areas are tolerable. Ventilation may be required. Examples include retail storage and workshops.

Grade 3 – No water penetration is acceptable.

Ventilation, dehumidification or air conditioning is necessarily appropriate to the intended use. Examples include habitable spaces, offices and restaurants.

Whereas a combination of any two types of waterproofing is usually adequate for a Grade 3 environment, the safest combination will often include a type C system. The other systems are largely dictated by the type of structure being waterproofed.

CREATING A WATER-RESISTANT REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE Type B integral protection

INTERNALLY APPLIED CAVITY DRAIN WATERPROOFING Type C drained protection

Waterproofing to all Environmental Grades Newton Waterproofing Systems, as a supplier of multiple waterproofing systems, can effectively combine its products as type A, B and C systems in order to fulfil the requirement of any environmental grade, regardless of the severity of the risk, the complexity of the project, or the clients’ exacting expectations.

This way, it is possible to ensure that professional specifiers and specialist waterproofing contractors have the products to successfully waterproof any project, new and existing, large or small, and from the smallest residential situation to the largest civil engineering and commercial developments. 

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Legal & Business

ASSESSING THE ASBESTOS RISK

Asbestos can find its way into made ground and soils in many different circumstances

Alec Hales, Contaminated Land Specialist at Lucion Environmental, looks at the responsibilities associated with reducing the asbestos risk on brownfield sites.

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he detection of asbestos in soil is becoming a pivotal point in the redevelopment of brownfield sites and the contaminated land projects.

However, for many developers and demolition and construction companies, the risks associated with asbestos in soil can sometimes be overlooked or underestimated at the desk top stage.

Consequently asbestos is commonly identified during subsequent ground works or only after demolition or redevelopment works begin.

Asbestos can find its way into made ground and soils in many different circumstances. These include the historic demolition of buildings containing asbestos containing materials (ACMs), flytipped waste, earlier use of the site and previously ineffective remediation of areas that may have been suspected as being contaminated.

Very low concentrations of asbestos fibres may therefore be present in soil and made ground and these fibres may not be visible to the naked eye.

The control limits stipulate that if the work generates less

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than 0.6 fibres/cm3 over 10 minutes or less than 0.1 fibres/ cm3 over four hours, then it is non-licensed work. If these levels are exceeded, then the work becomes licensed (and the contractor must be a HSE Asbestos Licence holder). In all situations the work must be carried out by suitably trained personnel and companies.

For those involved in the contaminated land sector there are many legal and regulatory obligations that need to be considered in relation to the potential asbestos contamination of soils and made ground.

To meet all regulatory requirements, and to ensure that the potential presence of asbestos in soils is assessed in the required manner, soil samples are assessed in a tiered process to identify if asbestos is present (qualitative analysis), in what composition (asbestos type determination) and in what quantity (quantitative analysis).

Prior to undertaking a site investigation, an initial ‘site pick’ of ACMs at the surface may reduce the likelihood of asbestos fibres being disturbed.

However, in order for a

sampling strategy to adequately characterise a site for ACMs, soil samples sent for laboratory analysis should be targeted both horizontally and vertically, importantly including visual assessment of excavated soil arisings.

Trial pit and borehole sampling are carried out through the made ground layer on a site or land area and 1 kg (approx. 1 litre) of soil is sampled. Careful attention is applied throughout the sample collection and handling in the laboratory to avoid any spread of potential contamination.

Trial pits and borehole locations in the site under review are properly reinstated.

This original soil sample is screened for visible asbestos products, in the laboratory, which if present are weighed and analysed. Further analysis for asbestos fibres is undertaken and these are also separated and weighed. Measured weights are then scaled back up to represent the whole sample and an overall percentage asbestos content is determined.

On those occasions where asbestos products or fibres are not detected, and subject

Alec Hales is a Senior Consultant with Lucion Services, with over eight years' senior experience of specialist environmental consulting. to a client’s request, further sedimentation analysis can be carried out. This involves a sample of soil being dissolved in water and an aliquot is then passed through a filter. The filter is then then analysed using SEM and EDS. To minimise risk it is vital that all those with a responsibility for the management of asbestos, or who could potentially come into contact with it during building works, should have the right knowledge, training and support to deal with it safely. 

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Education

ZERO ROOM FOR ERROR When Colin Sanders of Bouygues UK submitted his application to the Construction Manager of the Year Awards in the New Build and Refurbishment up to £3m category, he knew he would be judged against some of the best in the construction industry. being a brave D espite move – the application centred on the success of his very first project leadership role – Colin was awarded the Gold Medal in his category, with his

planning excellence, commitment to building, great relationships with local stakeholders and commitment to social responsibility, all contributing to the accolade.

The new build and refurbishment of Norbury Manor Primary school, for the London Borough of Croydon, was a short duration build but with some significant targets to achieve and

The milestones of the 29-week build were necessarily set around the immovable dates of the school year

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Project: Norbury Manor Primary School Location: London Borough of Croydon Contractor: Bouygues UK

The new build and refurbishment of Norbury Manor Primary School for the London Borough of Croydon was a short duration build

tough challenges to overcome.

The £1.83m contract would deliver the school not only a fiveclassroom extension to cope with increased pupil intake, it would also create a new extension and roof to the rear of the school, and involve significant refurbishment and remodelling of existing pupil and teacher facilities during the final few weeks.

The milestones of the 29-week build were necessarily set around the immovable dates of the school year. With a completion deadline for the work determined by the prospect of children suddenly flooding onto site, there was no room for error or delay in the timeline.

Keeping subcontractors and trades on track was critical. Colin used Asta Powerproject as a platform for this, as he outlined: “I used Asta Powerproject to create drop lines and enable me to look ahead at the programme

Education The £1.83m contract would deliver the school a five-classroom extension to cope with increased pupil intake

with our subcontractors. I could easily print off the programme and sit down with them to discuss where we were, what we needed to achieve and by when. We discussed how each trade might work to meet the requirements, then I would plot the different scenarios into the programme.

I could then see the best-case scenario, discuss labour levels, and set the sequence to achieve the deadline.”

Throughout the build, Colin used Asta Powerproject to adjust work orders in real time, and remarked: “I used the software to re-sequence activities and revise orders whenever something pushed past its target end date. It allowed me to monitor trades against their targets and foresee when targets might not be met. It gave me time to look at possible re-sequencing or labour adjustments and overlaps.”

The most significant instance occurred with the timber frame contractor: “Although the duration of one activity was longer than originally planned, and created issues around the interface with the rest of the school, I was able to use Asta Powerproject to ensure we could still stay within the timeframes needed.”

Colin was in charge of maintaining relationships and reporting transparency with all stakeholders, including the client at the London Borough of Croydon. He outlined the process: “Each month we held a client stakeholder meeting, and part of that was running through the progress onsite. Using Asta I would run off a drop-down for the week and use this to discuss where we were, what we were doing to mitigate any possible delays, and to give them a good snapshot of where the project was, so we could reschedule to the baseline as needed.”

Vital communication Asta Powerproject was used as an essential part of communicating not only with the client but with the head teacher, who had to keep the school in operation during the build. The new build extension, which had to take place during term-time, had to be built onto and over the existing school creating a double storey building.

Working on it would take two toilets out of action – and this was causing pushback from the head.

Colin explained how this was addressed: “On the upper floor, the corridor which linked old and new areas went through an existing classroom. So we had

to manage significant safety considerations of working so close to the live school, and the impact on some of the facilities. Although this wasn’t popular, using the software I could explain just why it wasn’t possible to complete certain work in the time allotted.

It enabled us to explain the duration of different activities.

Then we could work with them to create a plan – such as, how to take those toilets out of action and create temporary access routes when necessary.”

The team may have hoped for a period of quiet during the creation of the substructure and superstructure but the location presented some additional challenges. Site access was shared not only with local residents but an elderly care home situated immediately next to the school. Colin had to very carefully schedule deliveries via a route that was used not only for canteen deliveries but also that formed part of the care home’s emergency exit route – meaning it had to be clear at all times, and the timing of the delivery of major items such as the timber frame was a precision challenge.

Some essential activities were scheduled for the school holidays, which would provide a two week window for works that couldn’t

be carried out with the school in live operation. Removing two sections of the existing roof was originally planned for that time – but thanks to some front end delays – due to underground services issues and bad weather – it became impossible to remove and replace them ready for the school to reopen. Colin tested alternatives and identified a route that enabled the roofing to stay in place.

Unforeseen delays are inevitable on most builds – and at Norbury Manor Primary these came in the form of previously unknown underground services diversions and ground water issues. Asta Powerproject was used to help Colin replan: “Through looking at the programme and understanding the build and its constraints, I could see where float was built-in and time could be recovered. I was able to speak to each key supply chain contractor about their remaining work, and discuss the resources I felt were required – for example, when we did the dry-lining we flooded the building with dry-liners. As a result, we were able to catch up the full two weeks’ delay that ground issues had caused.” 

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

TOP MARKS FOR MILLENNIAL SCHOOLS

Project: Telford Wrekin Council Location: Telford Product Supplier: Aliva UK

Insulated render is well worth considering for education construction projects

Justin Price, Sales Director at Aliva UK, explains why insulated render is top of the class for education buildings.

ambitious brief to clad A nseven new-build schools in Telford, has confirmed for me the versatility and capability of insulated render in education projects.

Aliva UK supplied nearly 10,000m2 of insulated render in a range of colours for Telford Wrekin Council’s initiative to create schools fit for the 21st Century. The project required us

to work to a prescribed palette of materials and branding guidelines for main contractor Shepherd Construction. Key to delivering the project on time and on budget was specialist contractor JML.

Insulated render: a no-brainer

The Telford schools will look fresh and inviting for many thousands of students for years to come

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The Telford schools' branding guidelines specified facing brick, insulated render or metal cladding. Why choose insulated render over the other two? For me, it was a no-brainer. Aliva’s brief was for bespoke finishes that could be installed quickly over large areas, while meeting the requirement for highenergy efficiency in new-build educational environments. With local authorities working to tight budgets, insulated render is not only a cost effective

choice; it is also eco-friendly, easily installed and available in a huge array of colours and textures. It looks great across the whole spectrum of the Telford schools project, and importantly, it allowed the installers to keep to a tight schedule of delivery deadlines.

We recommended TermoK8 Minerale, an insulated render that conforms to the need for a European Class A fire rating and U-Value thermal properties. It starts with an insulation layer of mineral wool, which is fixed to the building with adhesive or mechanical pins. Layered on top of that is the render, which is usually added in two layers to achieve a profile of 6-7mm. Last but not least, the finish is added – anything from a crisp textured facade, to a clay or acrylic brick slips finish.

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

The insulated render we used on Telford schools has both 30 year and 60 year durability, allowing high system performance over a greater life cycle. The Termok8 Meccanico system is a rail fixed insulated render system that can be used on both lightweight steel frame and masonry structures. It has the added reassurance of BR135 classification, which allows its application over 18m in height.

We hold British Board of Agrement (BBA) certificates for the insulated render itself – giving reassurance on quality and safety. The certification allows the systems to be used on a wide variety of building types, both high and low-rise structures. The system has also been awarded the Fraunhofer Institut fur Bauphysik certification for algae and fungal resistant coatings.

Insulated render is one of the most efficient and effective ways of improving a building’s thermal performance

Fresh and inviting for millennial students The appearance of education buildings is all-important too.

Long-gone are the days when students were expected to work in drab seats of learning. The Telford schools will look fresh and inviting for many thousands of them, for years to come.

Stephen Clendenning of architects FaulknerBrowns said: “Using insulated render across all seven schools enabled us to achieve a high quality, contemporary aesthetic, combined with a consistency of performance and detailing.

By varying the colours and proportions of the render in each of the schools, we were also able to create a unique appearance for each of the schemes.”

Ercall Wood Technology College – state-of-the-art home to 900 students – is just one of the schools in Telford that is benefiting from stunning insulated render finishes. The others are: Burton Borough School, Newport Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee Telford Park School, Stirchley Telford Priory School, Telford Charlton School, Wellington Lawley Primary School, Lawley

Ideal for refurbishment too Aliva UK supplied nearly 10,000m2 of insulated render in a range of colours

Insulated render is not just worth considering for newbuild projects. There is no

doubt that it can also transform existing buildings, and it is an economical choice for local authorities tasked with refurbishing older schools.

These may be structurally sound with interior layouts that still work – but urgently need a facelift and reduced energy costs.

Insulated render is one of the most efficient and effective ways of improving a building’s thermal performance, capable of reducing heating costs by as much as 40%. It can be installed quickly during term-time without moving students and it immediately transforms the look of their environment.

It can be designed to suit current or improved building regulation requirements for thermal values of external walls.

Aliva UK’s refurbishment projects for social housing in Salford, Greater Manchester showed that such upgrades don’t just have an impact on the buildings, but also on the residents, who take renewed pride in their homes and the local area. High-rise blocks that had seen better days now have a new lease of life, and so do the local communities.

Whether it is for a new-build or a refurbishment, insulated render is well worth considering for education construction projects. 

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Healthcare

CONTROLLED MODULAR EXTENSION

Project: Cork University Hospital Location: Cork, Ireland Project Value: €3.4m

The aim of the purpose-built extension is to help reduce waiting times improving the patient experience

Cork University Hospital in Ireland has added a brand new, single-storey, €3.4m paediatric wing to its centre of excellence with a design and build project delivered by Actavo Building Solutions – formerly Roan Building Solutions.

The Cork University Hospital extension was difficult to reach as it is located above a working ward

hospital provides sick T hechildren with a range of services including specialist care, inpatient surgical and day services. The aim of the purposebuilt extension is to help reduce waiting times improving the patient experience.

The extension sits on top of the ground floor of Cork

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University Hospital and has created six, six-bed wards and 15 single bedrooms with a total 1600m² of additional floor space as well as several link corridors, improving hospital circulation.

The new paediatric wing was completed in June 2015 and took just 26 weeks to construct

onsite. Modular methods of construction meant that 80% of the programme took place offsite, reducing onsite construction by a significant number of weeks compared with traditional methods.

Matthew Goff, UK Operations Director at Actavo Building Solutions, says: “The capabilities

of offsite more than match traditional build. Patient wards, theatres, A&E departments and cleanrooms can all be designed, built and delivered in weeks using modular methods of construction, reducing the need for interim short-term hire.

“For the first time, many healthcare establishments like Cork University Hospital are considering offsite construction because of its cost-effective nature and the efficiency it provides.

“When you build offsite, you plan and construct with meticulous precision. Enabling works happen in parallel with the building’s construction which is manufactured in a high quality-controlled environment. It takes strategic thinking and rigorous coordination but the prize is minimal disruption which is particularly key in the acute care environment.

Healthcare

“In a hospital setting, one’s construction team must remain vigilant in following strict infection control protocols. We ensure that particular attention is afforded to controlling the spread of dust, especially where immune-deficient patients are being treated or are recovering.”

The Cork University Hospital extension was difficult to reach as it is located above a working ward within a courtyard and with limited road access.

Tony McNamara, Chief Executive Officer of Cork University Hospital Group, says: “We are very happy with the new unit. With limited space and a requirement to keep noise and traffic disruption to a minimum, a modular building was the ideal solution for the high-tech unit to be put in place while the existing paediatric department is being refurbished and extended.

“Our patients and staff were not disturbed during the build, which was a key reason we went with a modular offsite build, in that 80% of the construction, down to first fixes, was completed off the hospital campus, and it was then placed on top of our outpatients

The capabilities of offsite more than match traditional build

department.”

Actavo Building Solutions’ design also mirrored the existing external brick slip front, so the extension was aesthetically-attuned with the rest of the hospital.

Environmental design features included measures to support both air-tightness and sound insulation. Actavo

Patients and staff were not disturbed during the build

Building Solutions also fitted a pneumatic drug circulation system to both the new and existing building.

Helen Cahalane, Assistant Director of Nursing at Cork University Hospital, says: “Our staff are delighted with the bright, spacious facilities that the unit provides which incorporates a homely design

for our patients and their families with children’s artwork lining the snow-white corridors.

“We were able to move right in with our existing furniture and equipment and we will be able to move back out and let the building to the next department move in. It was like a seamless jigsaw coming together.”

Modular buildings can now be built to most specifications – BREEAM, PassivHaus or AECB. However, where offsite comes into its own is the cost-saving achieved through speed of delivery – sometimes up to 50% quicker than traditional build – which positively impacts on bed availability.

Matthew continues: “Modular build is making the construction industry safer due to shorter construction and build times, as well as the buildings being manufactured in more qualitycontrolled environments. These factors combine to make it easier for hospitals – such as Cork University Hospital – to plan and re-direct resources.”

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Leisure

CENTRE SPORTS ACTIVE FRONTAGE

Project: Hough End Leisure Centre Location: South Manchester Architect: AHR

Tree planting was implemented to help improve the sustainability of the site

Award-winning architecture practice AHR has designed Hough End Leisure Centre in south Manchester. Since its opening, the leisure centre has seen record attendance levels – 1700 members signed up on the launch of the leisure centre and membership currently stands at 4300.

off the busy S ituated Princess Road, Hough End Leisure Centre acts as a gateway to the large playing fields which it sits adjacent to.

This £9.2m state-of-the-art centre includes a 25m, six lane swimming pool which is accompanied by a 17m learner pool, two squash courts, 100 station fitness gym, steam room/sauna and a multipurpose community space (also housing a dance studio).

The orientation of the building played an important part in the design of the leisure centre. AHR wanted to make the most of the natural vista out towards the playing fields to maximise the park land, ensuring the building was fitted with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the green fields.

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building, the fitness studio faces a busier pedestrianised area of the town – creating links to the local areas.

The elevations were designed to advertise the internal functions of the building. The first floor is conceived as a lightweight metal and glass pod, clearly visible from the main road. Similarly the dance studio looks out at the playing field from its elevated position.

The facade of bronze-toned rainscreen cladding provides the impression of a natural and robust material next to the green landscape of the playing fields. Proposed tree planting was implemented to help improve the sustainability of the site and help define different routes to the centre.

The building itself scored a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.

The leisure centre was commissioned as part of a £27m scheme by Manchester City Council to renew leisure facilities across Manchester.

AHR were chosen by the council to design all three of the leisure centres which also included facilities in Beswick and Levenshulme.

AHR recently completed the Huddersfield Leisure Centre which also proved to be a hit with locals and had 165,000 visitors in the first two months.

Dan Barnes, Regional Director at AHR, said: “We’re delighted with the response that Hough End Leisure Centre has received.

We designed the building to fit in the surroundings of the playing fields and Princess Road, we wanted the public to be drawn to the site and gain easy access to the building.”

Councillor Rosa Battle, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Manchester City Council, said: “A great deal of hard work and planning went into the creation of the new leisure centre at Hough End and I am proud that along with our partners, including AHR, we’ve been able to bring a brand new leisure centre to south Manchester.

“The complex boasts state-ofthe-art facilities and the quality of the centre has been reflected by its popularity with local residents.

“I’m sure Hough End will be well-loved and well-used for years to come and it is a fantastic addition to Manchester’s enviable sport facilities.” 

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Efficient Design: When creating the proposal for the leisure centre, design efficiency was key in all aspects of the development.

For example, all circulation areas are grouped together ensuring the facilities feel generous and airy.

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KEY FEATURES:

The reception was situated next to both the vending area and vertical circulation routes to allow a good overview from the foyer. Its location also provides an effective but low key control point to stop people moving through into participation zones without paying.

The project has often been compared with other benchmark projects, including the Sport England Affordable Pool project and the East Manchester Leisure Centre project also in Manchester.

The facade features bronze-toned rainscreen cladding

The Pool Hall: The pool hall contains two distinct areas, pool 1 and pool 2, both enjoying good levels of natural daylight and panoramic views out across the playing fields.

Pool 1 is a 25 x 12.5m, six lane community pool which can be used for local events and activities such as swimming galas. Here the mono pitch roof rises to include a first floor spectator gallery.

Pool 2 is a 17 x 6m learner/ trainer pool with a lower ceiling providing a more intimate space.

The elevations were designed to advertise the internal functions of the building

Circulation: The brightly lit main accommodation stair and evacuation lift are located in the foyer area and are visible from outside the building.

The first floor circulation allows easy access to the community dance space, glass-backed squash courts and fitness suite. Beyond this is a gallery walkway which opens up to the pool hall and allows spectators to view the different activities taking place.

An escape stair to the southern end of the gallery walkway provides the escape needs and a circulation route between the plant room spaces.

AHR wanted to make the most of the natural vista out towards the playing fields

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The two most common forms of domestic smoke alarms used throughout UK housing stock are ionisation and optical

ionisation smoke alarms outperform optical alarms when monitoring fast-flaming fires but are far more prone to nuisance alarms.

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Jeremy Roberts, Sales Director at Sprue, discusses how SONA is utilising the technology used and trusted by the UK Fire and Rescue Service to drive the main smoke alarm market towards a simplified alternative.

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t is common knowledge that the utilisation of smoke alarms helps to save lives and homes. However, traditional solutions, such as ionisation and optical smoke alarms, offer contrasting benefits that can make correct specification confusing and difficult.

The Fire and Rescue Service is called out to approximately 50,000 domestic fires per annum, leading to almost 500 deaths and 11,000 injuries caused by fire. From these statistics it is quite simple to see the importance of smoke alarms, meaning correct selection is absolutely essential.

The two most common forms of domestic smoke alarms used throughout the UK housing stock are ionisation and optical – both offering different benefits.

to small particles of smoke produced by fast-flaming fires – such as chip pan fires – they do have a tendency to generate a large number of nuisance alarms – mostly from toasters – which can lead to end users removing the battery or completely removing the smoke alarm.

This can be seen clearly in recent statistics from the Department for Communities and Local Government, that revealed a smoke alarm was present in 19% of all dwelling fires in the UK but did not operate.

Optical Optical smoke alarms are more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of smouldering – such as fires caused from cigarettes – and are less likely to cause nuisance alarms. However, they can be less sensitive to fast-flaming fires that initially generate lots of heat but limit plumes of smoke.

With the contrasting benefits of each alarm, it is clear to see why specification can be difficult. An optical alarm is better at identifying smouldering fires, whereas

To combat this, more and more specifiers and contractors are moving towards the use of multi-sensing alarms, which combine optical sensing with thermal enhancement – also known as Thermoptek Multisensor – for detection of fastflaming and slow-smouldering fires in a single alarm. The alarm constantly monitors for temperature change within the room and if a sudden rise of temperature is detected the sensitivity of the alarm is adjusted and provides a significantly faster reaction to both fire types.

Significantly, SONA is making this premium protection available at a cost effective price with the launch of its concise range of smoke, heat and CO alarms, all of which utilise thermoptek technology.

The benefit of using a Thermoptek multi-sensor smoke alarm not only offers specifiers the sensing benefits of both ionisation and optical alarm technology but also significantly reduces the potential of nuisance alarms.

In addition, the alarm utilises a sealed-for-life battery back-up that is not constantly recharged via mains powers.

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RURAL RENEWABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Housing association: Shropshire Rural Location: Shropshire Product: 6kW Kensa Shoebox heat pump

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Shropshire Rural Housing Association has seized Kensa Heat Pumps’ micro ground source heat network opportunities with both hands, rolling out ground source heat pump installations into both their retrofit and new build housing stock.

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he latest ground source heat pump project, which features eight new build semidetached houses and detached bungalows, are adjacent to a cluster of eight existing properties which just 15 months ago were also the recipients of Kensa ground source heat pumps.

Ian Richardson, Shropshire Rural Housing Association Chief Executive, says: “The delivery of affordable warmth is important to Shropshire Rural. Given that the majority of our housing stock doesn’t have access to mains gas, Kensa’s micro district ground source heat pump solution is proving to be very helpful.

"We now have more than a third of our homes getting their heating and domestic hot water in this way; whether through retrofitting or by incorporating the ground source heat pump into new homes.”

Each of the eight new build properties house an individual 6kW Kensa Shoebox heat pump inside the home, connected to one of three communal borehole arrays. One of the communal boreholes feeds two properties, with the two remaining communal borehole arrays – consisting of

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two boreholes per array – feeding the remaining six properties, with one communal array per three properties. This system architecture, referred to as ‘micro ground source heat networks’ by Kensa, means the installations are eligible for generous subsidies through the Non Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) due to their ‘district’ nature.

The flexibility of the micro ground source heat network design means the installation could be staggered to fit with the progress of the build, and by employing a diversity factor across the array, a lesser number of deeper boreholes was required compared to using individual boreholes connected to individual heat pumps.

From a tenant perspective, the micro ground source heat network delivers independent heating controls and billing thanks to the individual heat pump per property.

Ian Richardson affirms: “Tenant satisfaction with the heat pump solution has been high and the support and assistance we have received from Kensa has been first class.”

Chris Davis, Commercial Director of Kensa Heat Pumps

explains: “Shropshire Rural Housing Association have invested in an infrastructure that will provide these rural homes with free energy for the next 100 years. The borehole will provide three quarters of the energy required to heat the homes and provide domestic hot water, for free, sustainably for the lifetime of the property. The remaining energy is provided by the electricity used to run the heat pump and extract the energy from the ground. This equates to a running cost to the tenant lower than mains gas, with equivalent comfort and control in off gas grid areas.”

A video documenting the project has been jointly commissioned by Shropshire Rural Housing and the project's contractors, including Kensa and the main contractor, Saxonby.

The video can be viewed here: www.kensaheatpumps.com/ video/case-study-shropshirerural-housing-association/ Ian Richardson continues: “Shropshire Rural had a number of reasons for deciding to use ground source in our eight new build homes at Kinlet. Firstly, as the development is off mains gas, ground source heat pumps

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provide a source of affordable warmth for our tenants.

“Secondly, the pumps have low lifetime costs owing to their minimal maintenance requirements and long life expectancy.

“Thirdly, Kensa heat pumps allow us to benefit from the Non Domestic RHI. This means that Kensa ground source heat pumps were, for us, the best choice.

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John Spicer, Technical Sales Manager for Armstrong Ceilings, advises seven things architects may not necessarily know about specifying ceilings.

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They can optimise acoustics and occupant well-being in general, help save energy

by reducing a building’s reliance on artificial light, and contribute towards clients’ sustainability targets.

They have evolved from standard white mineral tiles

into a kaleidoscope of colours, materials such as metal and wood, and shapes such as round and oval canopies, even curved mineral baffles and wall panels.

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1 Acoustically, any room will have an optimum reverberation time (RT) requirement depending upon its use and size and whether the main activity is speech or music based. Providing too much sound absorption, and hence having a very low RT, can be just as acoustically damaging and undesirable as having insufficient sound absorption when an excessively long reverberation time will result.

Office workers improve their focus on tasks by 48% when speech privacy is improved.

2 You can calculate the reverberation time of space by using a mathematical model based upon the ‘Sabine’ formula which takes into account the significant surfaces of a room, their respective sound absorption coefficients and the room dimensions. An acoustic module available from some manufacturers enables a simple indicative calculation to be made. Once the total sound absorption present in a room (from both planar surfaces and objects) has been calculated, an estimate can be

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made of the room’s probable reverberation time. The installation of clouds, canopies and baffles in a reverberant space can significantly reduce the reverberation time and contribute to the reduction in background noise.

3 The increased use of concrete thermal slabs as heat sinks rules out wall-to-wall ceilings. But not having an acoustic ceiling will mean higher reverberation times and unacceptable noise levels. The installation of canopies and baffles in a reverberant space – in sufficient numbers and layout to satisfy both technical and aesthetic considerations – can significantly reduce the reverberation time and contribute to the reduction in background noise and occupants’ comfort and wellbeing.

4 According to a 2006 Brinjac Engineering study on the environmental effect of high-light reflectance ceilings, the use of a 90% light reflectance ceiling tile combined with indirect lighting can provide cost savings of up to 20%, equating to as much as an 11% reduction of the energy buildings use, compared with a standard 75% light reflectance tile. Canopies installed over an individual working place can improve the light reflection over that space and provide improved user comfort without affecting other areas.

5 It is now possible to calculate (according to ISO 14021) exactly what degree of recycled content a ceiling tile comprises, and recycling schemes such as those for the off-cuts from new installations and end-of-life tiles from refurbishment and strip out projects – both of which divert waste from landfill – will increase this ratio exponentially. Some ceiling tiles comprise more than 70% recycled material and some ceiling systems are capable of achieving an Ecopoints rating of 0.16.

6 Standard ceiling tiles can not only be used to hide or integrate service elements such as lighting

fixtures, loudspeakers, air diffusers, chilled beams and sprinkler systems, but provide minimal grid visibility for a clean and monolithic ceiling finish. The system can also be integrated into canopies to offer design solutions for thermal mass and is flexible enough to allow the re-configuring of room layouts and service element positions without moving ceiling panels.

7 Fire resistance in a suspended ceiling can only be achieved by a combined tile and grid system, as there is no such thing as a fire resistant tile or a fire resistant grid. Depending upon national legislation, the type of structure to be protected

(steel, wood or mezzanine) and a manufacturer’s product offer, ceiling systems can typically provide at least 30 and more than 60 minutes’ protection.

Full details of the ceiling type and construction, protected structure and tested time are given in fire reports available from the manufacturer.

Far from perhaps being perceived as the poor relation of a new-build, fit-out or refurbishment, they are now capable of delivering stunning aesthetics that also meet onerous acoustic, thermal and sustainability requirements. 

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Green Construction

The course is designed to appeal to those working and studying in architecture, construction management, project management, building engineering and surveying

LEARN MORE ABOUT 'GREEN' CONSTRUCTION AT ECOBUILD The team behind the pioneering summer programme in Austria – which brings together the latest thinking in sustainable construction – will be on hand at Ecobuild to offer advice and discuss the 'green' construction programme.

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ummer University Green Building Solutions (GBS) is a unique opportunity for professionals and students alike with the chance to discover more about sustainable techniques.

It takes place over a three week period in the capital of

energy efficient construction – Vienna. This year the programme’s organisers will be on hand at the Advantage Austria stand at Ecobuild to give those interested in the programme a greater insight.

Designed to appeal to – but not limited to – those working

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and studying in architecture, construction management, project management, building engineering and surveying. The next GBS Summer University takes place on the 23rd July until 14th August 2016.

The course is organised by the OeAD-Housing Office, which offers passive house accommodation for students across Austria, together with the city’s BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, which advocates the use of natural resources by connecting natural, engineering and economic sciences.

Anyone wanting to meet the team at Ecobuild is advised to book an appointment slot beforehand to avoid disappointment at info@ shepherd-pr.com. The GBS summer university, along with the social and cultural activities that run with it, is delivered wholly in English. Topics

covered include sustainability in building and urban planning, principles of passivhaus planning and renewable energies and business concepts.

It concludes with a collaborative project, where participants work together to bring their learning and experiences from the course to design a ‘green’ building.

Günther Jedliczka, CEO of the OeAD-Housing Office, said: “Austria is world-renowned as a pioneer in sustainable construction and students on the course are able to tap into the expertise of acclaimed academics and industry professionals to broaden their own prospective and build a network of useful contacts.

“The programme brings together ecological insight and engineering expertise in a highly engaging format, which will bring real value to those taking part and their future career.”

The OeAD-Housing Office – which won the Austrian Climate Protection Award in 2013 and the Environmental Award of the City of Vienna in March 2015 – operates the Green Building Solutions course under a notfor-profit arrangement.

The cost of the course is €2490 for professionals and €2000 for students. The price includes all social activities as well as accommodation, which is based in OeAD’s passive house student properties in Vienna. GBS has been conceived as a modular university course, with seven ECTS points awarded after successful completion.

Ecobuild 2016 takes place in Excel London on 8th to the 10th March. Advantage Austria – the country’s foreign trade promotion organisation – has a dedicated pavilion at the event encompassing stand numbers E2130, E2140, E2125, E1140, E1144. This area – where OeAD representatives will be based – forms an exciting showcase of the best of Austrian sustainable building technology.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS A BREEZE

By combining a Boon Edam heater with a revolving door system, this cold air is prevented from entering the building

During periods of cold and windy weather, why allow the temperature in a building's lobby to drop? Just because it is chilly outside, doesn't mean the reception area should be cold too.

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he revolving door has become a significant choice for many architects and facilities managers due to the way they naturally help to keep out draughts and reduce energy loss within a building.

The cost saving decision to install a revolving door not only reduces monthly energy bills but it is also more eco-friendly for the environment due to the reduced amount of hot air that leaves the building with every

door rotation.

Still feeling the cold? Why not consider adding a Boon Edam heater onto your door?

On occasions when the weather is windy, cold air can sometimes become trapped within the seperate compartments of a revolving door and subsequently forced into an internal area – normally the reception area. By combining a Boon Edam heater with a revolving door system this cold

air is negated and prevented from entering the building.

When installed, the main body of the heater unit is strategically mounted above the revolving door and using curved air outlets, creates a warm barrier around the inner opening of the doorway which counteracts any cold air infiltrating through the door.

With the option to add a Boon Edam heater either from new or as a retrofit, we can ensure

that your lobby area is kept at a comfortable climate at all times whilst not impacting on the aesthetics of your entry point.

Not sure which heater to choose? At Boon Edam, the company understands that its clients’ needs are as varied as they are which is why each of its heaters are created to match the curvature of each specific revolving door type. Boon Edam is proud to offer a range of air curtains which can be made bespoke for all commercial, corporate or industrial requirements.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Physics students go round

The G.O. Jones (Physics) Building at Queen Mary University, London, has recently benefitted from a £5.5m refurbishment, creating more efficient facilities throughout.

Smoothly allowing access for students and staff, a new all-glass revolving automatic entrance from TORMAX creates a contemporary focus to the upgraded facade.

To one side, an automatic swing-door allows easy access for less able users. Due to restricted space the door is powered using the unique TORMAX iMotion 1401 operator which is concealed in a unit under the floor.

Architects Molyneux Kerr were responsible for project managing this refurbishment of the School of Physics and Astronomy, taking

the scheme from inception to completion. The work was carried out over a 36 week period and included the development of academic and shared offices, as well as a variety of specialist laboratories.

TORMAX was contracted by Hutton Construction, to design and install a fourwing automatic revolving door system to the main entrance, as well as a swing pass-door to one side.

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GEZE UK appoints Richard Stepniewski as north London Service Manager Key management at council's void properties CLIQ Remote has been supplied to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council’s void properties, by ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY. The council wanted to find an effective means of managing access to void council owned homes. One of the problems they faced was the delay caused by passing on keys between the various staff that needed to access the property to prepare it for the next tenant. ASSA’s CLIQ Remote system was selected and installed at the void properties, providing a simple and intelligent electromechanical locking system to allow only those with the necessary authority to obtain access to the private buildings.

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GEZE UK has appointed Richard Stepniewski in a role that will see him drive forward the company’s customer-focused approach to servicing and maintenance across north London and the east.

Richard, who has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of management, servicing, engineering and sales, has been appointed as north London’s Service Manager. In his new role, Richard will be responsible for all technical and financial management of the service office which supports GEZE customers in the area from central London to Norwich, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. He will lead a team of 13 – including 10 field-based engineers.

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REHAU specified for stylish university project The innovative REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system is an integral part of the design scheme at the new £30m St Mary’s Student Village built at Bangor University in north Wales. 23 REHAU Polytec 50 screens, at heights of up to 11.3m, have been installed in new student accommodation blocks by specialist fabricators Per-Fit Windows. REHAU Polytec 50 was preferred to aluminium curtain walling primarily because it was more cost effective, with no compromise on the aesthetics of the finished buildings, but also because it offered better thermal performance and, with a PVC internal face, was warmer to the touch for students.

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New appointments facilitate ongoing growth at Xtralite Xtralite – a leading manufacturer of roof light and structural glazing systems – has strengthened its workforce to facilitate its ongoing growth and appointed a new Area Sales Manager. Dave Law has been promoted to the role of Technical Services Manager, whilst new employee Lynne Mailer joins the team as Area Manager for Scotland. Dave will assume responsibility for product development and legislative matters associated with building regulations and light requirements.

Meanwhile, Lynne will be accessing new markets and looking after existing clients to ensure the Xtralite name and extensive range of products are at the forefront of suppliers and specifiers across Scotland.

 www.xtralite.co.uk  sales@xtralite.co.uk  01670 354157

REHAU’s new high performance curtain walling CPD has just been approved by RIBA. The CPD examines the different curtain walling options – ladder, stick, unitised and structural glazing and explains the differences between them. It also covers the key design criteria – from material, spans and fixings, to finishes and glazing; and there is a focus on the load considerations which apply when calculating curtain walling designs. Also part of the CPD is a guide to the regulations governing the installation and performance of curtain walling with an overview of the testing regime required to achieve the CWCT approval required by the NHBC.

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Brio – R&D is embedded in the company's DNA

According to David Newton, General Manager at Brio, anticipating new trends and designing solutions to help architects and specifiers to turn these concepts into reality, is at the core of how Brio interacts with its clients.

There is a huge demand for bi-folding and sliding exterior and interior doors as architects design buildings that throw convention out of the window with light and airy interiors that meld seamlessly with the outdoors. Newton predicts this trend is going to continue apace.

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KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING EXPANDS COLLECTION

The Honey Oak design is one of the most detailed in the entire collection

One of the UK's market leaders in luxury vinyl flooring Karndean Designflooring is expanding its popular Van Gogh Wood collection. by reclaimed I nspired natural wood materials, the 12 distinct new plank designs replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking.

The four groups, French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress ensure a grain and colour palette to suit a wide variety of commercial and public sector projects.

The four lightly lime-washed French Oak looks, VGW91T Tawny Oak, VGW92T Burgundy Oak, VGW93T Hessian Oak and VGW94T Honey Oak are reminiscent of salvaged antique flooring. The rich grain details and large scaled planks (48”x 7”) complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, and the larger size means reduced downtime and installation costs.

The collection also includes three unique designs inspired

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by American Redwood railway sleepers – VGW99T Reclaimed Redwood, VGW100T Aged Redwood and VGW101T Salvaged Redwood. Running with the theme of reclaimed woods, Karndean’s product designers were drawn to the unique detail and texture of the Redwood ties, which over the years had aged beautifully. Introducing wire brushing and etching techniques, they have taken the natural aging process one step further with these three designs, giving the American Redwood designs the look of repurposed timber without the practical drawbacks of real wood such as splintering, cracking and warping.

A perfect foundation for any commercial environment, the three rich brown, smoked designs create a rich and warm canvas. Incorporating fuming and smoking techniques that have been used by real wood flooring manufacturers for years, the rich brown tones of

VGW97T Burnished Beech and VGW98T Smoked Beech planks can accompany nearly any decor scheme, whilst the striking variation of VGW102T Charred Oak makes a real statement.

The new collection is rounded off by the stunning VGW95T Limewashed Cypress and VGW96T Burnished Cypress. Combining the limed finish of Honey Oak and the burnt effect of Charred Oak, these two designs are some of the most detailed in the entire collection. The result of liming and smoking techniques is a more refined and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for any commercial space benefiting from a highly realistic, rustic feel.

“Our new Van Gogh designs are our boldest to date. They are a welcome addition and reflect the trends we’re seeing for authentic and textured interiors for commercial applications,” commented Paul Barratt, Managing Director at Karndean Designflooring.

The rich tones of Burnished Beech can accompany nearly any decor scheme

“The collection is not only design-led, but also retains all the durability, ease of maintenance and availability our customers have come to rely on.”

Available with a recently extended 15 year commercial warranty and R10 slip ratings, the complete Karndean Designflooring Van Gogh collection will now feature a total of 32 wood designs. 

 www.karndean.com  commercial@karndean.co.uk  01386 820100

Polyflor gets a piece of the action Decorative Polysafe safety floor from UK vinyl manufacturer Polyflor was installed at Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s new Jigsaw Building where the Oncology, Haematology and Women’s Health departments are now based. 2600m² of Polysafe Wood fx PUR and Polysafe Modena PUR sheet vinyl safety flooring was installed by Floorsure (Southern) of Havant, Hampshire. The design-led safety flooring with built-in slip resistance was fitted throughout circulation areas, corridors, treatment rooms and reception areas. The use of the high clarity timber effect Polysafe Wood fx in American Oak and neutral toned Polysafe Modena in Gypsum with its sophisticated micro-granite decoration helped provide a homely and less clinical environment in the Jigsaw Building.

 www.polyflor.com  info@polyflor.com  0161 767 1111

There has been a lot of excitement around the opening of Inverness College’s flagship campus.

The new building accommodates 6000 students and offers purpose-built research facilities, a new range of further and higher education courses, alongside post-graduate opportunities and in-work training.

The £50m facility has become a striking feature of the Inverness skyline and its interior is just as breath-taking, designed to maximise the use of space and light. ROCKFON acoustic ceiling solutions are installed throughout to help Inverness College achieve its mission to provide high quality learning for the people and support the economic future of the Highlands and Islands.

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Visit Mapei's green innovation stand at Ecobuild

Mapei will be exhibiting at Ecobuild's 2016 show. Mapei’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development will once again be the focus of this year’s show with the entire stand, from concept to build, designed with a keen eye on recycling and reducing waste materials. At the end of the event, all materials not being reused will be donated to local schools and charities. Mapei will also launch its new sustainability campaign ‘Green By Nature’ at the show. The stand will display a range of its eco-friendly products including external wall insulation, ceramic tiling, waterproofing, resilient adhesives and wood flooring adhesives.

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New brochure for Helifix Dixie micro-piles Helifix has produced a new 12-page technical brochure giving full details of its versatile, high performance Dixie micro-piles, which are used to rapidly and cost-effectively stabilise buildings suffering from subsidence. The brochure looks at the benefits of using the innovative, simple, but extremely effective Dixie micro-pile system, such as minimal disturbance to occupants and no spoil removal – and full technical specifications are provided. The main causes of subsidence are also examined and how, following detailed investigations, appropriate repairs are designed based on the damage, the weight of the individual property and the local ground conditions.

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Remmers delivers food grade flooring

Hygienic food grade flooring was required to the automated filling and packaging lines at the relocated premises of Nature Delivered.

Steel structure mezzanines were constructed to maximise space and house new sorting and packing machinery. Each mezzanine level required a complicated matrix of cross falls within the sub-screed and a hard wearing, hygienic, slip-resistant resin floor finish, with integral perimeter coving. An epoxy damp-proof membrane was required prior to installation of the resin finishes. Remmers Haftfest Polymer was added to the sand/cement screed to improve its performance characteristics, increasing compressive strength and reducing the potential for drying, shrinkage cracking.

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Expona Flow is a class act at Reigate Grammar School Beautiful wood effect vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Expona Flow range was recently selected to refresh the look of a school hall at Reigate Grammar School in Surrey. 400m² of Expona Flow sheet vinyl flooring was installed by Brampton Flooring for the school hall refurbishment.

The warm and inviting Blond Oak design, which authentically replicates the natural beauty of timber planks, was chosen to enhance the large, bright space of the hall. Specified by Julian Sawyers of J S Surveying Associates, this classic light oak design was ideal for the multi-purpose space which is used daily for school assemblies, meetings and a variety of school functions.

 www.polyflor.com  info@polyflor.com  0161 767 1111

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

SHACKERLEY CLADDING ADDS 'CIVIC QUALITY' TO CONSETT DEVELOPMENT

Project: Consett Academy Location: Consett, Durham Product Supplier: Shackerley

Multi-format polished and unpolished black facade panels from one of Shackerley's ceramic granite ranges were specified for the Consett Academy

Shackerley has supplied over 900m2 of SureClad ceramic granite ventilated facade cladding for the Consett Academy and the adjoining Consett Leisure Centre, providing premium quality external finishes for this £44m regeneration project. these new facilities W hilst have been constructed as a single building, ceramic granite in different colourways and surface textures has helped to give each part of the development its own clear identity.

For the Consett Academy, Seymour Harris was the appointed architect for the main contractor Carillion.

Multi-format polished and unpolished black facade panels from one of Shackerley’s most popular ceramic granite ranges

To give the new leisure centre a separate identity and sense of purpose, the architects specified SureClad ceramic granite facades in a much lighter stone colourway

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were specified for this project.

Installed in a ‘broken bonded’ configuration, the cladding forms a key design element of the main frontage.

“Using premium black materials normally associated with the high-end commercial sector underlines the message that the academy is a place of work and that learning leads towards a bigger world,“ commented Seymour Harris’ Director, Tim Johnson.

To give the new leisure centre a separate identity and sense of purpose, the architects specified SureClad ceramic granite facades in a much lighter stone colourway to clad exterior elevations, with contrasting black detailing at the main entrance.

“The SureClad system gave us the design flexibility we needed,” commented Tim. "It

allowed us to manipulate the facade coursing to employ both matt and polished layers of different heights and to interface effectively with entrance features and glazing elements.”

He concluded: “Shackerley’s ceramic granite gave us everything we were looking for: excellent clean lines, stunning appearance of quality and robustness with long-term low-maintenance. The choice available also meant that we were able to reflect very effectively the natural local materials and strata and outcrops of the surrounding landscape in our designs, whilst maintaining the civic quality demanded and continuity of detailing.” 

 www.shackerley.com  info@shackerley.com  0800 783 0391

NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding specialist, has provided effective structural support for newlycreated student accommodation in Nottingham, via its NV2 system for concealed fix and structural bonding applications. A variety of cladding facades were used on the £60m redevelopment project, including terracotta tiles provided by Telling Architectural and aluminium rainscreen cladding from Downer, part of Omnis Industries, which has achieved a unique, contemporary aesthetic for the new residence. Manufactured from aluminium alloys, NVELOPE’s NV2 system is ideally suited for structural bond and concealed fix vertical cladding applications.

Fire safety in multistorey buildings Given that most fires occur in domestic dwellings, blocks of flats have a high safety risk potential in the event of a fire.

Meanwhile, today’s modern multi-storey buildings tend to offer a complex mix of occupation, including offices, hotels, residential, retail and leisure facilities.

In ROCKWOOL’s view, a much more straightforward route to demonstrating compliance with BR 135 and optimising fire safety performance is to use stone wool insulation that is non-combustible. Noncombustible products will not contribute in any stage of the fire, including a fully developed fire according to the European reaction-to-fire classification standard BS EN 13501-1.

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Cemwood saves time on bricklaying

A construction company has saved time and money by opting to install Cembrit's Cemwood cladding as an alternative to bricks, at a newly-built community centre in Quakers Yard, South Wales. The Fir Tree Community Association Centre wanted to open a centre in Merthyr Valley to support the local community.

Work began on the new site in April 2014. Bridgend-based construction company, Holbrook Construction was the contractor for this new build project, and having worked with Cembrit previously, specified its Cemwood cladding. The project required over 200m² of Cemwood, in two different lengths and painted in two RAL colours.

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VMZINC provides face for new halls of residence VMZINC standing seam facades in ANTHRA-ZINC have been used on the new £45m Penglais Farm student accommodation building, at Aberystwyth University. Specified by PCKO architects and installed by specialist contractor All Metal Roofing, it has 900 cluster flat bedrooms, 100 studios and a landmark hub building with communal and learning zone areas. The development sits within a carefully sculpted site overlooking Cardigan Bay with residences which are said to be among the best in the UK. The matt black appearance of ANTHRA-ZINC has a visible grain structure which has proved popular with architects all over the world.

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Big Foot Systems offers a versatile solution Big Foot Systems has supplied support solutions for a rooftop plant at a prestigious laboratory in London as part of a full HVAC refurbishment. The company’s support systems overcame project challenges by allowing the rooftop plant to be placed in the existing roof space while not being in view of the local residents. Big Foot Systems provided a range of non-penetrative support solutions, including heavy duty frames, and a Louvre support frame. The products were chosen to safely spread the load across the roof, thus solving both problems of space restrictions and non-penetration of the roof.

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 enquiry@bigfootsupport.com  01323 844355

EWI enhances performance of new Hertfordshire hospital External Wall Insulation (EWI) by SaintGobain Weber has been used on the new £22m Queen Elizabeth II Hospital recently opened in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire for Assemble Community Partnership Limited. The QEII is a new generation of patient-centred local hospitals aimed at keeping key hospital functions close to communities while moving specialist acute and inpatient care to fewer larger centres. The use of weber. therm XM external wall insulation meets the sustainability brief by wrapping the structure in thermal insulation to create an attractive, weather resistant outer skin.

These high environmental and energyefficiency standards have achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating.

 www.netweber.co.uk  enquiries@netweber.co.uk  08703 330070

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HVAC/HVP

Rinnai's comprehensive space heater range covers all options Rinnai Energysaver fanned convection powered flue gas fired space heaters are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories, churches and other large spaces, where they have earned themselves a considerable fan base over the past 30 years.

Now, with a new super energy efficient addition to the range in the form of the Rinnai Energysaver 559FT, with sleek good looks, and a matching new streamlined look for the popular Energysaver 309F, Rinnai is leading the field in large interior space heating.

Sporting a modern, sleek casing, the heaters simply blend into the background in line with modern demands in terms of modern interior aesthetics, while offering exceptionally high efficiencies in operation and subsequently reduced running costs.

Changes have been made to the operation board which is now an easy-to-use touch control pad sited conveniently and discreetly on top of the appliance. The unit is also supplied with a child lock to eliminate any problems of small hands tampering with the controls.

To add to these advantages, the timer function and eco mode combined with the new unit’s ability to heat spaces fast, the advantages of this super efficient appliance really do stack up.

The 559FT has an input of 6.4kW and output of 5.2kW. The Rinnai Energysaver 309FT – like the 559FT – sports a similar sleek casing and turns in net efficiencies of 88%.

It has an input of 3.4kW and output of 2.92kW. Natural Gas usage has been pegged at 0.31m3 while LPG consumption is 0.26kg/hr.

 www.rinnaiuk.com  info@rinnaiuk.com  01928 531870

Nortek appointment underpins ambitious growth strategy ATAG Commercial Boilers helps store cut energy costs When the Co-Op decided to replace the heating and air conditioning system at its Stockbridge store, near Sheffield, one of the largest in the area, the key objectives were to achieve significant reductions in both energy and maintenance costs while being able to monitor energy usage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep future costs firmly under control. After a comprehensive tendering process when the Co-Op Facilities Management team, headed by Brendan Laing, examined numerous options, they decided on a system based around two high efficiency ATAG XL140 gas-fired boilers supplied by ATAG Commercial and installed by main contractors for the work, Climate Heating & Plumbing Services.

 www.atagcommercial.co.uk  info@atagcommercial.co.uk  01243 815770

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Heating and ventilation specialist Nortek Global HVAC is strengthening its European team with a key senior management appointment that will underpin the company’s ambitious three-year growth strategy. Nortek has appointed Kevin Hartshorne as European Sales Manager. Kevin joined Nortek Global HVAC 12 months ago to support the Reznor sales team. He has extensive industry experience and was previously Sales Director at Pipe & Climate Center – a division of Wolseley UK. As European Sales Manager, Kevin will work closely with Nortek’s Global and European product management and engineering teams to prioritise resources and develop sales plans to achieve the company’s growth targets.

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University boasts new levels of efficiency Atlantic Boilers has supplied an add-on condensing economiser to the award-winning Girton College Building at the University of Cambridge. As well as renewable energy technology, triple glazed windows and super insulation, the building benefits from the Atlantic Boilers’ type T4 add-on condensing economiser which raised the peak efficiency of its pressurised gas boilers from 84% to to 99% GCV. The consulting engineers for the overall project were Max Fordham LLP and the installers were the Dodd Group (Eastern) Ltd. The T4 boasts a seasonal efficiency in excess of 94% GCV and is available for boilers from 95kW output to 6470kW.

 www.atlanticboilers.com  technicalsales@atlanticboilers.com  0161 621 5960

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Harrow School has IAAF standard running track The re-built athletics facilities at Harrow School included an IAAF standard running track, facilities for long jump and high jump, discus and all the main athletics events. A water jump for the steeplechase was also included alongside an area for the pole vault event – a relatively rare feature in UK school athletics facilities.

Hauraton SPORTFIX components installed at the Harrow School sports complex include: drainage channels around the edge of the running track, sand traps and soft kerb edging around the long jump pit and a water jump kit on the steeplechase track.

At any time in the UK, rain can stop play and on tennis hard courts the build-up of water can take some time to run away if attention has not been paid to the surface water drainage requirement. At Harrow School tennis courts this is not a problem as a discreet drainage channel run located just below the net efficiently drains away any excess rainwater.

Over the years Hauraton has built up a fund of knowledge, second to none, of how to drain sports areas be they soccer grounds, athletic tracks or tennis courts.

Other components in the SPORTFIX range include: electrical distribution shafts, service channels for cable management, pitch dish edging components and drainage channels specifically designed for artificial turf pitches.

 www.drainage-projects.co.uk  janine.kennedy@hauraton.co.uk  01582 501380

Pland Stainless to supply new Royal Liverpool Hospital

Back to school Redland’s Regent tiles and components were selected for the second time by a primary school in Milton Keynes when they wanted to match the roof of an extension to the original building.

Germander Park School was one of the first primary schools to be built in the newly formed town of Milton Keynes.

With that same roof still going strong decades later, the decision was made to use the same tiles for the extension.

Regent tiles are best known for their durability over extended periods of time whilst maintaining a visually strong aesthetic.

 www.redland.co.uk  dawn.proud@monier.com  08705 601000

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Pland Stainless has been appointed as the stainless steel supplier for the new Royal Liverpool Hospital with completion scheduled for 2017. It is to supply stainless steel sinks, slop hoppers, janitorial units and scrub up troughs for this prestigious new development. Pland Stainless, which recently joined the Made in Britain campaign to promote its British manufacturing base, is celebrating this prestigious contract win. “As a British manufacturer we are delighted to have been selected and being based in the North of England, just a short distance from the site makes good logistical sense too,” said Pland Managing Director, Steve Duree.

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Tough tamper solutions

The Sigma Smart+Guard range is constructed from a robust polycarbonate and has tough tamper resistant protective covers to aid in the prevention of vandalism, accidental alarm activation and misuse.

The Smart+Guard has a unique fully rotational hinge, which also combats vandalism and stops replacement covers being needed. They can be fitted with an integral battery powered alarm, that when activated emits an ear piercing 90db pre-alarm, warning the operator that the device is for emergency use only. The Smart+Guard is cost effective and available in a selection of colours, making them aesthetically more attractive than other products on the market.

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Focus & Innovation

Silent students

Interiors which can generate the most unacceptable noise and echoes are often those where young people gather, such as schools and leisure centres. Fortunately, there now exists a high performance solution which many architects specify in the form of Troldtekt acoustic panels, which not only reduce reverberation but are also aesthetically pleasing.

This solution has been used for the Danish Social and Healthcare College which has relocated to the Aarhus suburb of Skejby. The new 13,000m2 building has been designed to create a great sense of student community. It is intended to be a town within a town arranged around a central hub. Natural wood Troldtekt panels with a fine structure have been installed throughout the college to ensure good acoustics in the open and high ceilinged

rooms while creating a particularly attractive and warm atmosphere.

Danish manufactured Troldtekt acoustic tiles are specified throughout the UK and Europe and can be delivered as either FSC or PEFC certified panels. They are manufactured using 100% natural wood fibres and their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. They are used to improve

acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, leisure centres, and pools.

Troldtekt sustainability has also been recognised with certification at silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept and earns gold on 4 out of 5 criteria in the Cradle to Cradle certification version 3.1.

 www.troldtekt.com  info@troldtekt.co.uk  01978 664255

More Polyflor BIM Objects launched ahead of Government’s 2016 deadline One of the leading commercial and residential vinyl flooring manufacturers, Polyflor has launched more downloadable Building Information Modelling (BIM) Objects. The recently launched phase 3 sees more of Polyflor’s latest products added to its portfolio of BIM Objects - the new Affinity255 PUR range of 2mm gauge luxury vinyl tiles and the relaunched Polysafe Wood fx safety flooring collection. Free to download from the RIBA National BIM Library and Polyflor website, the launch of Polyflor’s new BIM Objects comes ahead of the UK Government’s April 2016 deadline from which point contractors working on centrally procured public sector projects will be required to use Level 2 BIM.

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Comar completes change of use refurbishment  0161 767 1111

Polyx-Oil 2K pure – ideal for retail flooring like no other

The eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, Osmo UK, offers Polyx-Oil 2K Pure – a two-part hardwax oil that has been designed for professional use where surfaces are subjected to high traffic. As well as providing more robust protection, the two component system includes a hardener which rapidly reduces the drying and curing times; a major advantage for commercial use such as retail environments. Polyx-Oil 2K Pure produces a much tougher and hard-wearing result, where regular waxes will not provide an adequate long-term solution. Polyx-Oil 2K Pure enhances, protects, and can even refresh the appearance and performance of flooring.

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a change of use refurbishment at Cater House in Chelmsford, Essex. The former eight-storey, purposebuilt office block has been converted into 35 apartments. This change of use project was completed using Comar 5P.i top hung casement windows to the communal stairways and Comar 5P.i ECO casement, top and side hung windows and Comar 7P.i ECO rebated doors for the apartments.

Comar 7 doors are a natural choice in a busy residential building and were selected for the main entrance doors and external staircases. Comar 7 Doors are available in many styles including swing and pivot.

 www.comar-alu.co.uk  projects@parksidegroup.co.uk  0208 685 9685

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Focus & Innovation

Bostik Climatherm improves energy performance of over 250 solid walled homes

An external wall insulation (EWI) system from adhesive specialist, Bostik, has been used to improve the energy performance and aesthetic appearance of 252 Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) owned properties on the Waldgrave Estate.

Installation of Bostik’s Climatherm system on the solid walled homes is estimated to reduce the U-value of the properties from approximately 2.1 W/m2K to 0.3 W/ m2K in accordance with current UK Building Regulations.

The Climatherm system can be tailored to individual property requirements and comprises three key components – insulation, mesh reinforced base coat and finish. These can be selected from a range of products that all meet Bostik’s strict performance requirements, allowing greater flexibility in both price and performance in comparison with other EWI systems.

In addition, by offering an EWI system through distribution channels, Bostik provides customers with a system where the pricing is completely transparent, while lead times and on-site storage requirements are significantly reduced.

Approximately 22,500m2 of Climatherm EWI was installed on the Waldgrave Estate project, using graphite enhanced expanded polystyrene insulation and a bespoke, cream coloured acrylic render finish, manufactured specifically for this project.

Funding to improve the properties was provided by Renewables and Energy Efficiency in Community Housing (REECH) – a European Regional Development Fund

financed project aimed at improving energy efficiency in some of the Liverpool City region’s most deprived communities.

Climatherm specification ensured conformance with the REECH funding scheme thanks to its British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification.

 www.bostik-climatherm.co.uk  bostik.climatherm@bostik.com  01785 272625

Online community to help improve working day

New vending solutions from Arco Arco – one of the UK's leading safety suppliers – is introducing its own vending solutions system which provides a new and highly efficient way of distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the workforce. This innovative solution is a cost-effective way of ensuring that all workers have access to the correct PPE for the job they are doing. The Arco EDGE 5000 and Arco Axcess locker systems are rugged, versatile, and easyto-use automated dispensers which track, manage and control PPE and other indirect consumable usage at the point-ofwork. The robust machines are designed to deliver outstanding performance, even in the harshest of environments.

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The Hultafors Group has always had a close connection with what tradesmen and women are thinking and doing at work, talking to them and working with them to get the job done more effectively, efficiently and to the highest possible standard. Now the relationship is becoming even more tangible through the launch of a new online community – MyCrowdCraft – in which Hultafors is continuing its mission to make sure craftsmen get the most and best out of their workday. It’s a wholly interactive forum where news and views can be discussed and exchanged. What’s more, the month’s best idea or discussion topic will be recognised and rewarded with prizes in the form of products from Hultafors Group.

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The Portakabin Group wins award for business excellence

The performance of the Portakabin Group and its continued success and expansion has been recognised with an Excellence in Business Award at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2015. The award for ‘Best Company with a Turnover over £50 million’ was presented by Archbishop John Sentamu at a ceremony in Leeds attended by more than 200 guests and hosted by the BBC Today Programme presenter, Justin Webb. The award judges carried out a thorough business assessment of the company, which looked at its financial performance, and its approach to innovation, customer service, leadership and employee development, and risk management.

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Drainage product and access cover specialist, Clark-Drain has added several new inspection chamber products to extend its 300 series of below ground drainage systems for building and construction. Already one of the building industry’s most recognised names, Clark-Drain is expanding its 300 series of covers, bases and risers to include a range of shallower chamber assemblies to invert depth from cover level of 0.4m. Manufactured in-house from tough 100% recycled polypropylene, the 300 series will be sold as complete chamber assemblies to help streamline product sourcing for construction buyers and simplify stock management for merchants.

School home to over 2500 iconic KI Postura+ chairs

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KI Europe’s iconic Postura+ chair’s popularity continues to grow from strength to strength, almost 20 years since its introduction to the UK market in 1996. The classroom chair of choice for the UK’s leading schools, Postura+ chairs are used by millions of students every day – including the girls at the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Burntwood School in South London. Working with Portsdown Office Furniture, KI Europe delivered over 2500 locally manufactured Jet Black Postura+ chairs in two sizes.

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Ward off the worst of the wet, winter weather

Developed and proven in the worst that arctic weather can deliver, Snickers’ ‘Foul Weather’ Winter Jacket provides the best in protection from snow, wind and rain. It’s the ultimate, no compromise Jacket with hi-tech waterproof protection and Snickers’ guaranteed Advanced Protection System functionality that will keep you, dry and working well when the weather’s at its worst. Its design combines dry and ventilated comfort with freedom of movement and built-in functionality. Plus there’s enhanced protection with a high-vis hood, woven reflective strips and waterproof seams that prevent moisture penetration.

Snickers’ Winter Jackets, Trousers and Accessories provide European Standard EN343 protection against foul weather.

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Project delays in UK construction continue to worsen

According to the latest construction industry data, 60% of projects were delivered to clients late in the past year. This alarming performance is in sharp contrast to figures just released by the Portakabin Group, which has now completed 99.7% of projects on time and on budget every year since 2003. The UK Industry Performance Report is compiled by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Constructing Excellence; Glenigan, and the CITB. The research uses key performance indicators to allow construction companies to benchmark their performance against the rest of the industry. The Portakabin Group offers the widest range of buildings for a diverse variety of sectors including manufacturing, utilities, commercial, education, healthcare, and transport.

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Quick installation electric showers from mx

MX’s extended QI – Quick installation – range of electric showers sets new standards for simple installation. Featuring eight entry points for water and electric, these showers offer the simplest shower installation available. Ideal for new build or retrofit opportunities, and popular with social housing providers, these good looking showers are up to 30% slimmer than other units on the market. Showers come with a two year guarantee and comply with BEAB approval and conform to all British Standards.

Materials used for these showers are WRAS approved and Phthalate free.

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The Golf Classic 2016 – have you entered?

Applications for this year’s Golf Classic competition are coming in thick and fast.

The long-running tournament is enjoyed by golfers who compete each year but it also welcomes new entrants. Each twoball team is in with a chance of playing in the Grand Final held this year at Hanbury Manor Country Club’s acclaimed England Championship golf course. Designed by renowned course designer Jack Nicklaus, the par 72 course tests players’ golfing skills. Hanbury Manor is a beautiful stately hotel set in 200 acres of stunning parkland where all finalists will enjoy free gala dinner and overnight stay.

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weber.rend MT system gains BBA certification and NHBC approval

This accreditation meets NHBC requirements for new build housing where house builders are constantly seeking modern methods of construction for speed and cost efficiency. The weber. rend MT system is designed to rapidly finish buildings with a frame and panel construction. weber.rend MT is a high performance, light-weight, render system which incorporates glass-fibre mesh cloth reinforcement and a resin-rich adhesive coat that can carry a choice of textured finishes in a wide range of colours. This

modern render system is designed for large areas of stable render carrier boards without the need for expressed joints to create smooth, modern design aesthetics.

Equally weber.rend MT is ideal for uneven masonry or mixed substrates where crack

resistance is essential.

Application can be by machine spray or by hand with a float and dry-sponge to achieve a render smooth finish. It is ideal for a variety of synthetic textured and coloured finish coats to produce weatherproof, vapour permeable protection.

The weber.rend MT system has been used by Barratt Homes to achieve the ‘Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year’ in the Housebuilder Awards for the Hanham Hall project of 185 bespoke, energy efficient homes. The timber frame and SIP panel construction method determined the selection of a clean, simple aesthetic finish for the properties and the lightweight of the weber.rend MT system was of benefit here.

 www.netweber.co.uk  enquiries@netweber.co.uk  0870 333 0070

Heavy-duty cages – STI has got it covered

Moving in the right direction When a vital sign serving the exit from Toll Lanes at the Queensway Mersey Tunnel in Birkenhead suffered vehicle damage, Messagemaker responded. The new LED signage developed and designed by Messagemaker incorporates bi-directional chevrons and ‘NO ENTRY’ signs, which remain secret until lit, operating on an ‘as needed’ basis. Not only are the LED signs more energy-efficient than the old back-lit signs – making them more cost-effective – they are also brighter and more visible to drivers. The signs are based on the Messagemaker DIA 640 bi-colour sign, part of the company’s comprehensive range of competitively priced, LED road and traffic sign solutions.

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Safety Technology International (Europe) Ltd (STI) stocks an extensive and varied range of heavy-duty cages which have been specially designed to protect smoke detectors, beacons, and more from vandalism, misuse or accidental damage. Constructed from plastic coated, heavyduty galvanised steel rod, the cages withstand the severest of abuse, and do not interfere with the operation of the protected device. Paul Cooper of the 84th Leicester Scout Group says: “We have installed the cages and they are effective and combated the vandalism problem we were experiencing.”

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Portakabin Group achieves UK construction industry first with university technical college The Portakabin Group has been awarded the £14m design and build contract for the UK’s first university technical college to be built off site. The Global Academy will provide academic and vocational training for students who want to work in the broadcast and digital media industries.

Designed by the Portakabin Group and architects Surface to Air, the building has a forwardthinking design. Advanced off site technology using a Yorkon building solution from the Portakabin Group will seamlessly integrate both modular and site-based construction. The technically-complex building is designed to deliver a demanding acoustic specification for the broadcast studios, with triple glazing.

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