PSBJ July 2013

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July 2013

Urban transformation Ambitious Nine Elms regeneration gets underway

Green bling Avoid compromise on a building's lifetime

Coast revival New leisure centre adds vibrant gleam

First-class defence Safeguarding residents in high risk areas

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With 26 development sites under construction or in the planning pipeline, Nine Elms on the South Bank is the UK's biggest regeneration programme. See page 8.

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In recent weeks, the staggering decline of cavity wall installations has been made public after data was sourced from the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency. Figures revealed that the number of installations fell by 97% in April compared to last year. This sharp decline is said to be the result of the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal, which is designed to secure more green measures in UK households. Since the Green Deal was introduced at the end of December 2012, data leads to suggest that installations fell 73% in the first three months of 2013 and even more in April.

Before the Green Deal was introduced, cavity wall insulation received a subsidy. Yet under this scheme, homeowners must now apply for a loan, which is provided by the Green Deal Finance Company. While £250 cash back is offered, this is a small amount of the overall cost.

According to the Luciana Berger, shadow minister for climate change, this is not only detrimental to the UK economy but small businesses too. She said: “This staggering collapse in the number of energy efficiency installations is a disaster for our economy and a body blow for hundreds of small businesses across the country. This is all the more damaging when there are at least 5.8 million homes in the UK that still need cavity wall insulation, according to the Government’s own estimates.”

When it comes to insulation, DOW on the other hand suggests schemes such as the Green Deal and ECO provide a great platform for innovation if the construction industry is willing to embrace it. In this month’s timely focus, Jayne Law, MBE, Dow Building Solutions UK reviews the changing attitudes towards implementing energy efficiency.

Elsewhere in this issue, PSBJ profiles the striking new leisure centre that has brought Worthing’s coastline up to exceptional standards. We also take a closer look at the progress of Nine Elms, South Bank’s regeneration scheme set to transform the world’s greatest city.

I hope you enjoy this issue. As always, if you would like to comment on any of the articles in this issue, then please do get in touch.

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Contents

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08 Upfront Public Sector Build Journal takes a look at the development of Nine Elms on London’s South Bank – named the UK’s biggest regeneration.

14 Leisure Designed to transform Worthing’s dated coastline, Splashpoint Leisure Centre is the town’s vibrant new offering, delivered

by Morgan Sindall.

24 Security

28 Housing

John Rich, Partner at architecture firm Stubbs Rich argues why complex ecotechnology isn’t necessarily the most effective sustainable strategy.

When budgets are tight, refurbishing buildings more effectively is challenging, especially when considering security.

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Housing providers have not only improved the green credentials of current social properties, but also minimised environmental impact, as 4Eco explains.

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26 Roofing

30 Building Information Modelling

Jayne Law, MBE, Dow Building Solutions UK and Ireland argues why the Green Deal and ECO combined is a great platform for innovation.

Paul Trace Managing Director of specialist manufacturer Lumen Rooflight discusses the importance of specifying the right components for your rooflight.

Asta Development explains how the challenge for smaller firms to get on board with BIM lies not just in investment in IT – it also lies in process change and training.

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As part of a four year ‘Basic Needs Framework’, Leeds City Council is now benefitting from three new schools, delivered by Premier Interlink (WacoUK) using off-site construction.

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News

Further schools to benefit from BSF Programme

Scheme wins consent at Leicester market Architect Greig & Stephenson has won planning consent for its new food hall at Leicester Market that will abut the listed Corn Exchange building, with in principle consent also granted to demolish the multistorey 1970s indoor market restoring the historic market square.

The food hall, representing the first phase of the Leicester Market regeneration masterplan, is due for completion in December 2013 and is constructed from steel, glass and timber with a zinc roof.

This will provide a new home for the meat, fish and deli traders currently based in the indoor market hall.

By investing in the market, the City Council hopes to encourage the regeneration of the wider area, attracting investors and developers to transform the shops and buildings in the adjoining streets.

The Leicester Miller Education Company (LMEC) has signed contracts on a further 13 schools in the Leicester BSF (Building Schools for the Future) Programme, totalling £139m in construction and ICT value.

LMEC, a partnership between Miller Construction, Leicester City Council, Semperian and BSFi, will manage the development of the projects which contain a mix of new build & refurbished secondary and special educational needs schools.

The city schools that will benefit from this investment are New College, Babington Community College, Ellesmere Community College, Sir Jonathan North Community College, The Lancaster School, Keyham Lodge School, Millgate School, Moat Community College, St Paul’s School, English Martyrs School, Hamilton Community College, Nether Hall School and West Gate School.

Miller Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the design, build and refurbishment of all 13 schools, while Capita Managed IT Solutions will provide ICT services.

Masterplan for north west Preston A blueprint for the development of up to 4000 new homes in Preston is being prepared by Preston City Council. In partnership with Lancashire County Council and the Homes & Community Agency (HCA), the north west Preston masterplan aims to create a framework for the best possible development of this area of Preston, which is close to the M6/M55 interchange.

Road improvements, public transport provision, walking and cycling routes, locations for green space, schools and community facilities, and housing densities and house types, will all be considered by the masterplan.

The City Council has appointed URS Infrastructure and Environment as lead consultants, to assist them in the production of the masterplan and ensure it is prepared quickly.

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Morgan Sindall refurbs Dorset library A Dorset library has been given a new lease of life after a £2m major refurbishment by construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall.

Christchurch Library, which aims to be ‘one of the best libraries in the country’, has received a 2800ft2 extension and a complete refurbishment of 1400ft2 of the original library building by Morgan Sindall’s Poole office.

Plans for a modernised library have long been a priority at Dorset County Council. The early 19th century Grade II listed building, which houses the library, was bequeathed to the town by the

prominent Druitt family in 1947 but became undersized for the catchment area it served.

The council wanted not only contemporary facilities in the historic building, but also to create a service which would continue to appeal to all ages and sectors of the community. As part of the plans, Dorset Adult Learning facilities were moved there from a nearby site. This made the running of the service more cost-effective by being co-located in one premises, saving approximately £50,000 per year.

Eco homes to rise from disused car park Network Housing Group has announced that work on its new Brook Avenue development in Wembley Park will begin this summer, which will create another 111 new homes in the area. The development, which will include a naturefriendly woodland area for residents, will be managed by Network Stadium Housing Association, part of the Network Housing Group.

A selection of homes and tenures will be available on the former car park site, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom houses and will consist of shared ownership, affordable rent and homes available for sale on the private market. All properties will be built to the code for Sustainable Homes Level 4.

Network Housing Group’s Business Development Director, Jeremy Stibbe, says: “Brent has an overwhelming need for new affordable homes so I’m delighted that we have been given the go ahead to push forward with this development on Brook Avenue. The homes are well-designed and sustainable and will make a very positive contribution to the regeneration of the Wembley Park area.”

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Denne takes extra care Denne, part of the Leadbitter Group, has begun construction of the Cheneys, a new development of 35 self-contained extra care apartments for older tenants in Seaford, East Sussex.

The Cheneys, which includes 25 onebedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments in a three-storey building, is located next to client Sussex Housing and Care’s head office, which will also be refurbished as part of the contract.

The Cheneys aims to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, with a number of sustainable features including excellent insulation, solar photovoltaic panels to provide electricity for residents and the introduction of native species in the gardens. The building will be of traditional construction with a zinc roof, brick facades and composite timber and aluminium clad windows.

Annecy Primary Catholic School is directly opposite the site, so Denne has embarked on a programme of community engagement, starting with a visit to the school to talk about the project and explain the dangers of building sites to the children.

UKTFA announces rebrand Leading timber sector organisation, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has announced a rebrand of the organisation.

In recognition of its growing membership that encompasses producers, users and specifiers of the product, the remit of the new Structural Timber Association (STA) will be broader and will now represent not just timber frame, but all users of structural timber products, including CLT, SIPS and Glulam.

Lawrence Young, Chairman of UKTFA comments: “This rebrand strengthens what the UKFTA has always stood for and as the STA we will be stronger and more inclusive.

The UKTFA leads the industry in terms of quality, health & safety, education, technical knowledge and customer service, and this work will continue under the STA banner.”

With support from key organisations including TRADA and interested stakeholder bodies who have all recognised the value in broadening the remit of the new Structural Timber Association, this move has been welcomed by the industry.

South Shields receives award hat-trick The UK’s first carbon negative social housing development in South Tyneside has won not one but three coveted housing awards.

Sinclair Meadows, a development by not-for-profit housing provider, Four Housing Group, located in South Shields, claimed the top prize at the Housing Excellence Awards to be named the ‘Best New Affordable Housing Scheme’ in the UK. The ground-breaking development also beat six other shortlisted projects to win the ‘Innovation’ category at the Constructing Excellence in the North East Awards. Further adding to the development’s success, Sinclair Meadows has also been awarded a spot in the top 50 affordable housing developments in the UK league.

Commenting on the accolades, Dawn Keightley, Group Director of Operations at Four Housing Group, says: “We are thrilled with the recognition from Housing Excellence, Constructing Excellence and Inside Housing; it’s fantastic to get recognition for a job well done.”

Awards 2013 held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, at the National Exhibition Centre.

On receiving news of the win, Anna Hickman, Health and Safety Advisor at the social housing provider says: “We are delighted that our robust approach to occupational safety and health has been recognized by the nations leading authority on safety matters. As a company, we work hard to ensure that all colleagues and contractors embrace safe working practices across all sites and we are always looking at additional measures to develop our processes and improve our health & safety performance.”

Willmott Dixon secures landmark site Willmott Dixon’s strategic growth as a residential developer continues after it exchanged contracts on a deal to build 137 homes in the Surrey town of Godalming with a gross development value approaching £50m. In the latest move by the company’s development division Regen to increase its pipeline of homes for sale, it has agreed to acquire a scheme called The Keysite from Country Homes which has planning permission for 35 houses and 102 apartments just a short walk to Godalming town centre.

Trent & Dove recognised with prestigious award Trent & Dove Housing, of Burton Upon Trent, has had its approach to occupational safety and health recognised in an awards scheme run by the safety charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

In a ‘first’ for a housing association, Trent & Dove beat off stiff competition from local authorities and public bodies to become Winners of the Public Service & Local Government Sector award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety

This project is the largest residential scheme in central Godalming, which is an attractive destination for commuters looking to relocate outside London, with a train station providing access to London Waterloo in 47 minutes.

Regen now has over 2000 homes in the pipeline, with its presence, track record and reputation in residential development growing significantly in the last three years.

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Grand-scale transformation With 26 development sites under construction or in the planning pipeline, Nine Elms on the South Bank is the UK's biggest regeneration programme. The programme has so far secured a £1 billion Northern line extension financing guarantee from the UK Government and has achieved planning consent for 16,000 new homes. PSBJ takes a look at the progress of this key regeneration scheme. projects in England.

The US Embassy is a crucial catalyst for the programme and has the potential to lead to a number of embassies moving to the area. In identifying Nine Elms as their new home, the US government cited the fact that it would allow them to reach Westminster more quickly than from their current Mayfair address. The new embassy will be a striking centrepiece for the area, designed by world-renowned architect Keiran Timberlake. It utilises attractive landscaping features to deliver the required security without compromising the surrounding public realm. It will also be one of the most environmentally friendly large buildings in the capital with the aim of reaching the sustainability ratings in LEED Gold, BREEAM Excellent and EPC Class A. Aerial view of south west Nine Elms on the South Bank

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ine Elms on the South Bank covers 195 hectares of central London between Lambeth Bridge and Chelsea Bridge. Put simply, it is the greatest transformational story in the world’s greatest city. A £15bn investment programme is now underway which will turn this little known industrial area into a prominent central London destination.

The majority of this vast regeneration area is now being developed in a coordinated delivery programme which covers more than 25 interconnected investment sites and will span over the next 10 years.

Nine Elms on the South Bank will become a fantastic place to live and work with around 16,000 new homes being built, enough business space to support 25,000 new jobs and fantastic transport infrastructure. With 10 major schemes on site this year including Embassy Gardens, Riverlight, St Georges Tower, Spring Mews and two projects on

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the Albert Embankment, the first five major projects, including the first 3000 homes, are already under construction.

This enormous development programme is underpinned by a package of major transport infrastructure investment. This includes two new Northern line Tube stations one on Wandsworth Road and the other at Battersea Power Station. Extra capacity at Vauxhall Tube Station is being created, bus services will be improved, the Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme will be expanded and two new riverbus piers built.

Most importantly, the UK Government has confirmed a £1bn Northern line extension financing guarantee which will see the area privately finance the major infrastructure development. This is a truly innovative planning package and a fantastic example of three layers of Governments working with two Local Authorities and private developers, it is hoped this will form a blueprint for similar

Nine Elms on the South Bank will become a fantastic place to live and work

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Developments along Nine Elms Lane from the river

owners and the phase one residential units are selling fast – over £1bn in value to date.

The full construction programme begins later this year with plans for a whole new town centre as well as 3400 new homes. We can now look ahead to this much loved London landmark becoming a new town centre for the Nine Elms district.

Forward-thinking development Both New Covent Garden Market and Sainsbury’s announced development partners to deliver the residential elements of their sites; St Modwen & VINCI and Barratts respectively. In both cases the use of residential development to fund exceptional commercial developments for the fruit, vegetable and flower market and the delivery of a state-of-the-art superstore

are testament to the forward-thinking of the area.

In the existing town centre and transport hub of Vauxhall, a competition was launched in April of this year to redesign its public realm. Entrants were required to take inspiration from the ‘everyday experiences that our city provides to people passing though’, creating clear and dynamic visual messaging to visitors, employees and residents of the area and better reconnecting the area to create a more vibrant perception of Vauxhall. Entries were received from 21 countries including the UK, China, the USA, Australia, Guatemala, the Philippines, Mexico, Serbia, Italy, Spain, and Brazil. Designs were judged on a number of criteria including opportunities for green intervention, inventiveness,

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While the US Embassy represents a new economic driver for the area, existing commercial activity in Nine Elms is being significantly developed. New Covent Garden Market, the UK’s largest wholesale fresh produce market, is being completely redeveloped and will include a brand new public marketplace called the Garden Heart which will be a major new attraction for London. Immediately next-door, the old Royal Mail Centre will be transformed into a new residential neighbourhood including a new primary school and at the western end of Nine Elms on the South Bank is the world famous Battersea Power Station.

The building was decommissioned in 1983 and a number of schemes have failed to get off the ground since. The site now has an approved development plan, committed

New Covent Garden aerial view

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Vauxhall is central to Nine Elms on the South Bank and will benefit from the changes in the area. The winners of the competition will add their names to an impressive list of many of the world’s finest architects who are already involved with this significant regeneration area.

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Aerial view of Embassy Gardens

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The majority of this vast regeneration area is now being developed in a coordinated delivery programme which covers more than 25 interconnected investment sites

The importance of ensuring the local people benefit from the regeneration and the existing community are engaged in the development is crucial to both councils. The competition in Vauxhall is part of a wider initiative to provide amenities such as parks, community space, schools and health care to ensure public accessibility.

In addition to the provision of amenities focus has been put on the offering of jobs, training and education to local people, in September 2012 Lambeth council signed a jobs charter for the area. This brings together local authorities, local schools and colleges, and the development industry to provide training and employment for local people – the first traineeships are already

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Battersea Power Station now has an approved development plan, committed owners and the phase one residential units are selling fast

employability services that will bring them nearer to the labour market. This service will operate alongside a similar service run by Wandsworth Council and a Joint Coordination Unit will be established to coordinate the activity of the services to ensure opportunities are captures fairly between both boroughs.

Affordable opportunities There has also been considerable emphasis on the provision of affordable homes for existing residents, for example Wandsworth Council have recently launched a new housing initiative which will cut the price of homes for locals. The unique homeownership scheme will see working

households in Nine Elms offered the chance to buy new family sized homes as low as cost price. This would be achieved through providing buyers with a repayable interest free equity loan which could be up to half the property’s full value which would reduce the level of mortgage needed to buy. The council’s aim is to help ordinary working households access the housing market and take advantage of the changes to the area.

The dramatic changes that are happening across Nine Elms on the South Bank make it the most exciting area for growth in London. From exceptional new buildings, excellent transport links and dynamic new occupiers the area will be transformed. Indeed, the area was named number one in the Planning Magazine’s top 100 regeneration projects and represents the last opportunity for an area in the centre of London to be regenerated from a totally blank canvas to drive economic success for London.

The next 10 years will see the transformational area of Nine Elms on the South Bank come to fruition however, the pace of change is truly breath taking, with the backing of two forward-looking councils in Wandsworth and Lambeth, many of the projects will come to life in the next three years alone.

Overall it is expected that Nine Elms on the South Bank will be seen as the gold standard of public and private sector cooperation with central government support for ambitious large-scale regeneration.

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The charter is helping to ensure local people and local businesses are benefiting from the apprenticeships and training opportunities available as a result of the regeneration.

Similarly, as part of the borough’s wider response to emerging growth opportunities, the Lambeth Working jobs brokerage has recently been established. This will ensure the Council works with partners including Jobcentre Plus, Lambeth College and Wandsworth Council to maximise the opportunities available and provide better access to the emerging job opportunities for the borough’s residents who are out of work.

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New centre makes a splash The building mimics the fluidity of the sea, with four sinuous copper-clad slivers of roof stretching out towards the beach

A key element of the rejuvenation of the Worthing's coast is the newly-completed copper-clad Splashpoint Leisure Centre. Situated right on the seafront, the sleek structure sits playfully alongside the promenade creating a striking focal point. In this dedicated leisure focus, Morgan Sindall unveils its unique concept.

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nce known for their Regency grandeur and happy holiday memories, many of Britain’s seasides are past their prime and have fallen into decline, with tired architecture and lack of modern facilities.

But although their bucket-and-spade

holiday heyday may have passed, the UK’s seaside resorts are staging a comeback.

Worthing on the West Sussex coast is leading the charge by upgrading its seafront facilities to create an attractive space that is inspirational yet functional.

Morgan Sindall was the principal

Floor to ceiling windows in the main studio and gym provide breathtaking views of the sea and the promenade

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contractor on the Splashpoint Leisure Centre project for Adur and Worthing Councils which is part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the area.

Natural sources The new centre replaces the town’s tired Aquarena, a reinforced concrete leftover from the 1960s, and has injected new life into the town’s once dated seafront.

Award-winning architects Wilkinson Eyre were appointed to design the scheme in 2009 after winning a hotly-contested RIBA competition that attracted over 300 entries.

The structure is clad in copper and Western Red Cedar, a palette of self-finished natural materials selected to age gracefully in the maritime conditions. The importance of the building’s connection to its seafront location is emphasised by its design, which mimics the fluidity of the sea, with four sinuous copper-clad slivers of roof stretching out towards the beach.

Paul Yallop, Leader of Worthing Borough Council, says: “I am so pleased to see this stunning leisure facility delivered on time and within budget. We are grateful to every member of the team which has delivered this wonderful asset for Worthing’s residents and visitors. It has been a pleasure to work with

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the Morgan Sindall team who have always gone the extra mile to involve our community in the project.

“The pool is a real statement of intent.

People have been critical of Worthing’s masterplan which was developed in 2006, but this is something that’s actually happening from it.

“Some have asked why we are doing this in a recession, but I think it’s exactly the right time for it and I’ve noted that other councils are saying ‘why aren’t we able to do this, too’. I actually grew up near the pool and I want to be able to take my children there as a place to be proud of.”

The leisure centre includes a six-lane 25m pool and a diving pool, both with movable floors, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, sun terrace, spa area with steam and sauna rooms, two studios and a health and fitness centre. The development also features fun activity areas for children, with shallow pools, a flume, a partially sunken pirate ship, and spurting water features.

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The structure is clad in copper and Western Red Cedar, a palette of self-finished natural materials

terrace which opens up to the beach front, while floor to ceiling windows in the main studio and gym provide breathtaking views of the sea and the promenade.

The centre also includes a suite for 100 exercise stations, two multi-use studios, two treatment rooms and ancillary staff and admin spaces. A large lobby with reception area and a cafe welcomes visitors into the facility from the landscaped entry piazza.

David Sershall, Area Director from Morgan Sindall, says: “It’s been fantastic to be a part of the development of this truly world-class building. Splashpoint Leisure Centre is an amazing facility and we’re very pleased to have reached the completion of construction work on this important project, on time and on budget.

“The new centre has a key role to play in the future of the town. Its stunning design will be a focal point of the seafront, drawing visitors to the area and helping to showcase all that Worthing has to offer.”

The building is targeting a BREEAM rating of Very Good and a number of sustainable elements have been included in the development.

The Morgan Sindall team took advantage of their location during the project and used sea water instead of potable water in the commissioning and testing of the swimming pools. This created cost savings of around £6000 and also saved circa 4000m3 of potable water by pumping sea water in and

The pool’s water will be kept clean through the use of regenerative media filters which will prevent unnecessary water wastage

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then back out at the end of the testing.

The use of sea water also removed the need for potable water to be transported in by lorry, which created carbon savings and prevented any street interference along the busy seafront road. Water stored in an attenuation tank was used during the landscaping process, leading to further water savings.

The development also includes a number of sustainable features. The pool’s water will be kept clean through the use of regenerative media filters which will also prevent unnecessary water wastage. Through the use of this advanced filtration method, the pool will only use a quarter of the water used by the Aquarena. The grey water which results from this filtering process will be used to flush the centre’s toilets.

The centre’s pools have movable floors which also act as covers, maintaining water temperature and reducing evaporation, creating energy savings. A ground-source heat pump field of 34 number 150m deep boreholes is installed in the adjacent Beach House grounds, enabling the use of renewable energy to heat the building in winter and keep it cool in summer. The building also features a combined heating and power generator.

David Sershall says: “This project includes a number of sustainable elements. The project team has shown real initiative and innovation in developing and utilising methods – such as the use of sea water in testing the pools – to increase the project’s sustainability levels.

“We have worked closely with the Council and project partners throughout the project

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and have a built a close relationship with people in the local community during our time on site here. It’s satisfying to see this outstanding building now complete and being enjoyed by people from the area.”

Visual connection Close to 100 companies, many from the local area were involved in the construction of the project including Kingsley Roofing, which provided the centre’s copper-clad roof and walls. One of the building’s most striking design features, the copper roof elements of the building and walls will develop a beautiful turquoise patina over time, enhancing the building’s visual connection to the sea.

The project team, which included architect Wilkinson Eyre, quantity surveyors Davis Langdon, project manager Deloitte Real

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Estate and M&E and structural engineer AECOM, dealt with a number of challenges during the lifetime of the project, many connected to the site’s location on the windy Worthing shoreline.

One of these challenges was lifting the main pool hall’s huge steel roof beams into position. During the operation, one of the UK’s largest telescopic cranes, weighing in at 800-tonnes, was used to lift the 50-tonne steel roof beams into place.

Lawrence Wilson, Senior Project Manager from Morgan Sindall, says: “The placing of the roof beams was the most complex part of the installation of the structural steel framework to the main pool hall.

The development’s location on Worthing’s seafront meant that meticulous planning and site management was needed to ensure that inclement weather conditions did not affect the lifting of the beam.”

Involving the local community was a key area of focus during the lifetime of the project. The Morgan Sindall project team worked closely with local schools and groups, hosting site visits and competitions during the construction process to encourage enthusiasm and interest in the development.

The team also held a number of community events during the project, including a celebratory topping out ceremony which included a BBQ and afternoon of beach volleyball.

The centre was officially opened by four times Paralympic Champion, Ellie Simmonds OBE, last month at a special ceremony.

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Talking Point

Spending on public space projects by councils and developers across the UK is estimated to have halved from £1.2bn a year in 2010/11

Back to basics John Rich, Partner at architectural practice Stubbs Rich, argues why the use of complex eco-technology, or green bling , is not necessarily the most effective way to create sustainable public buildings.

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n 1971, Alex Gordon became President of the RIBA with the mantra ‘Long life, loose fit, low energy’. It was an early, concerted attempt to forge a link between design and sustainability, and it’s a theme well worth revisiting.

In recent years, the focus of design has most definitely shifted to creating low energy buildings that display the latest sustainable features. The shift has led to many eyecatching designs with no shortage of talking points – or ‘green bling’. But while the drive to be sustainable is laudable, sustainability is not a concept that exists in isolation from a building’s function. Our desire to create buildings that, on paper, have low energy requirements or a low carbon footprint can detract from the importance of reusability and adaptability. As Alex Gordon identified, these are key aspects of sustainability, and particularly so in the public sector where demonstrating whole life value for money to the public is paramount.

The trouble is that modern designs often put the supposed benefits to the environment ahead of any consideration of a building’s potential uses over the long-term.

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As a consequence, what is constructed is a building with all the latest sustainability bells and whistles, but which has little or no adaptability. And this turns out to be counterproductive from an environmental point of view, with structures unable to be altered to cope with the new purposes that their future occupants will wish to put them to.

Against principles The cry often goes up for buildings to have a long-term benefit to the environment. But unless the long-term use of the building is at the forefront of an architect’s mind, those environmental benefits can be lost. In worst-case scenarios, sustainable building methods are applied at the expense of sound architectural principles. The message here is that, yes, designers need to think with a green cap on, but unless they produce buildings that will continue to stand for many decades to come – and continue to be useful for many decades to come – then it is a wasteful exercise, no matter how green its supposed credentials.

The headlong rush to be green is one of the causes of some recent instances

of buildings failing. This is not to say that architects shouldn’t try to be green, but they should view a building’s green qualities as part of a broader, long-term vision for the structure. We only need to look to the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) for examples of how good, green intentions can place the need for innovation and short-term low-carbon design above sound principles and achieving value for money.

BSF was the last Government’s £55bn

Talking Point way this can be accomplished is through the hard-headed application of science to a project. This use of building physics can ensure that structures are durable, sustainable and adaptable. Consider what the Victorians achieved with this approach – spacious, stable structures that we are able to use to this day. Examples abound, London’s St Pancras station is a stand out design triumph – opened in 1868 for steam rail travel and now coping with high speed trains and a link to the Channel Tunnel.

The test of time

scheme to instigate the biggest school construction programme for decades. The stated aim was indeed positive: to provide children with an educational environment that was not only comfortable – unlike much of the existing stock – but inspirational, giving them the best opportunity to excel.

Of course, many of the buildings that were constructed as part of Building Schools for the Future were high-quality, but many may not enjoy the longevity of their predecessors.

In one case, the structural roof failure on a new school just four years after it had been built was due to an increase in insulation and an incorrectly located airtightness membrane. The consequence was that the roof timbers rotted completely. A year and half’s remedial work was needed, the carbon footprint of which must have outweighed any CO2 ‘savings’ from the building’s original design. In this case, as in others, the desire to reduce the carbon footprint actually had a very undesirable outcome.

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So, what’s the answer? In 1971, Alex Gordon was right when he stressed ‘long life, loose fit, low energy’; architects need to design durable, adaptable, well insulated buildings. This will ensure that their total carbon footprint is kept to a minimum. And if such structures are designed through the steady application of building physics, then those buildings will be less likely to fail. Green technology has its place in sustainability, but incorporating showy features or materials – green bling – that cannot perform in the long term because they are overly complex or expensive to maintain does the environment no favours. Designing according to the principles of long life and a loose fit is in itself a boon for the environment and it’s an approach that has stood the test of time.

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The structural roof failure on a new school just four years after it had been built was due to an increase in insulation

In the education sector, there has been something of a shift towards creating eyecatching designs, the theory being that if you devise eye-catching buildings then you will catch the eye of parents and children. This quest to create something show-stopping can often be attempted from a low budget, and in those circumstances it is perhaps to be expected that some buildings will either fail to deliver their anticipated environmental performance, or fail completely.

As in the case of the failed roof, what can seem like the greenest solution at the design stage can actually turn out to have negative long-term environmental implications. Just because a material has a low embodied energy does not mean that it is the correct material for the task in hand; indeed, the use of such a material could turn out to be absolutely the wrong choice.

The need for remedial work needs to be minimised, both for financial and environmental reasons. One important

John Rich is a Founder and Managing Partner of Bath based architectural practice Stubbs Rich. John specialises in designing buildings for education, research, office, manufacture and retail clients. He has worked across the UK for global brands, institutions and developers.

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Insulation

Platform for innovation For the first time, building methods themselves are changing because of the demand for greater insulation thicknesses

Jayne Law, MBE, Dow Building Solutions UK and Ireland argues that the Green Deal and ECO give construction companies a great platform for innovation if they are willing to embrace it.

Right direction Over the years, the construction industry began to make progress and the use of thermal insulation began to take shape.

However, until more recently, its use was pretty limited. Back in the 80s, pioneering

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property developers installed 50mm of fibre in the loft and 25mm of board foam into cavity walls. It was good news, and a step in the right direction (considering there was no legislation driving it – only a document asking them to make ‘reasonable provision’ for the conservation of fuel!). However, it’s worth pointing out that at the same time the piglets were snuggled up with 80mm thickness of insulation.

As with the farmer back then, the burden of energy costs are catching up with us all, and fast – at home, in the office we work in or at our manufacturing facilities. Here in the UK, we really shouldn’t be facing the fact that more people are being pushed into fuel poverty, which of course has its own impact on health and well-being. In short, unless things change, energy costs threaten to become the enemy of financial freedom for a significant section of the population and a competitive burden on the UK as it competes in a global economy.

But it’s far from all doom and gloom.

Government departments such as the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are thankfully taking the issue very seriously. I am pleased to say that over the recent decade or so energy efficiency has become an integral part of any new building

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There are of course more steps to take before we can consider our work done, but we can thank pioneers such as the Association for the Conservation of Energy, whose bold efforts have brought about

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hen I first entered what was then a rather limited thermal insulation industry, over 25 years ago – selling STYROFOAM extruded polystyrene insulation to architects and end users of all types – I was amused by the fact that as a nation we were insulating many agricultural buildings far better than any new properties built for human occupation.

Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t begrudge the chickens and pigs a warm bed for the night, but they, or their chicks and piglets, didn’t have to worry about the cost of turning up the thermostat to cope with cold snaps: after all, at Dow we were busy helping to wrap their sheds with cosy SYTROFOAM! Subsidies no doubt helped, but along with animal welfare, energy costs were of primary importance and the main driver for the farmer. Let’s just say, common economic sense prevailed.

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Insulation the past, thermal insulation had to fit with building methods, but now for the first time, building methods themselves are changing because of the demand for greater insulation thicknesses.

We’ve also made strides in the processes we use to manufacture insulation materials.

We at Dow take carbon dioxide from industry and use it as a blowing agent to produce our foams, bringing major environmental improvements.

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The prospects for growth in the thermal insulation industry are better than ever

changes in legislation and helped to establish what is required for continued future improvement.

Driving change

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Farmers saw the benefit of improved energy efficiency because they were paying the energy bill and wanted their animals to thrive. But, think about this – building designers, developers or contractors rarely pay the energy bills. It’s a shame, but it’s fact that it takes progressive legislation to increase energy efficiency and make a change that will, at some time in the not too distant future, mean that the owner or occupier of a newly-built property will not be burdened with escalating energy costs.

Buildings last a long time and many of our families, friends and neighbours are still living or working in old, poorly insulated or

even completely un-insulated buildings.

However, the framework to make real change is here and now. The noise is louder than ever before, and not just within government and industry: people around the UK are finally talking about energy efficiency of the buildings they occupy.

This means that an opportunity for British industry is unfolding, not just in the construction market, but the manufacturing industry, the chemical industry, the services industry, the energy sector, and beyond.

The prospects for growth in my specific industry – thermal insulation – are better than ever.

So what role can innovation play?

As a manufacturer of thermal insulation products we’ve been developing ever thicker products that deliver more insulation ‘power’. We are seeing the tide turn. In

But let’s face it, apart from overcoming some mechanically challenging production limitations and technical hurdles, that’s really as far as we’ve got: the biggest opportunity is yet to come if we are willing to embrace it.

If we want thermal insulation within the construction industry to up its game and create the next generation of insulation products and solutions, then we in industry must play our part and rise to the challenge. Those who dare will win – those who invest in new thinking, in research and development and ultimately in new production methods are the future.

My dream is for the next generation of insulation to emerge as being painted on, wrapped around, unfolded, or stretched into place. And to me that is the day the thermal insulation industry will have truly entered the 21st century and come of age.

So the opportunity to really innovate is finally with us. If we embrace it, we become creators, leaders, exporters, winners in a whole new world of energy efficient solutions.

The new home, office, school or hospital of this decade – with true commitment to building regulations and progressive legislation – will need walls consisting of at least 200mm thick thermal insulation. And all around us, old buildings need to be refurbished to that standard too.

However, in order to be practical, that 200mm thick of thermal insulation will actually need to be 50mm or far less, yet offer the same thermal performance.

It’s now time for a change in science, in attitudes, in investment and joint government-industry commitment to make the difference.

Thanks to DECC and initiatives such as the Green Deal and ECO, the industry has the platform: so let’s not waste the opportunity.

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Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis clearly summarising their professional experience. This should be a reflective report and should refer to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects and how any issues were resolved.

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Security

A leisure centre or school may require electronic access devices to monitor who has access

When budgets are tight, every penny counts. In public sector building, this means constructing and refurbishing buildings more effectively, but with fewer resources and less money without compromising on accessibility, usability or security. Here, Steve Ross, Managing Director of leading security locking company MulT-Lock UK, considers how this is achievable.

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s the public sector continues to struggle with ongoing financial cuts whilst honouring pledges made to local communities, refurbishment and new build projects are even more carefully considered right from initial design plans.

Specifiers must not only consider the capital cost of building programmes, but also how that initial investment will affect whole life costing outcomes and building maintenance costs in the future.

At the same time, there is increasing demand for environmentally sound solutions, which also come with the customary and crucial responsibility to adhere to CE Marking from July, fire safety, accessibility, and other requirements that fall under the remit of Building Regulations.

These pressures demand that the whole supply chain adapts its products, services and offerings accordingly. With everyone ‘in it together’, the challenge quickly becomes less daunting.

For Mul-T-Lock, we like to see this as part of our ‘Combined Solutions’ initiative, where we work in genuine partnership to understand the security requirements at a much earlier stage of the decision making process to deliver a bespoke security solution.

Door hardware in particular can help to meet design criteria, at the same time as enhancing the safety and energy efficiency of

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the building; in short, clever specification of door hardware that has been manufactured with the end-user’s requirements in mind, can tick a whole host of boxes.

Before this can be achieved, there are a number of key questions to be answered before reaching effective specification.

Whilst there is no room to consider the majority here, the most important consideration for an effective public sector specification is the user; public buildings must be easily accessible to all.

Here, specifiers need to understand the types of security solution available. For example a leisure centre or school may require electronic access devices to monitor who has access.

Here, Mul-T-Lock offers Smartair, a standalone wireless door management solution. This provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with traditional “hard wired” access control systems.

Conversely, while it is necessary to take every measured precaution against known stresses on the hardware, over-specification can be as bad as under-specification; the initial capital costs will be unnecessarily high, and the doorset will never fulfill its full functionality, meaning wasted budget with no apparent benefit to the end-user.

It is important to consider longevity and

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durability too; security products should not need to be regularly updated or repaired – for example, consider right back to basics, a poorly specified cylinders or ‘cheap’ imitation copies will inevitably, over time begin to fail and, like a domino effect, other elements of the doorset will follow.

This is of particular concern for social housing providers, who maintain a ‘duty of care’ to residents to ensure their home remains secure. Specifying Mul-T-Lock’s Break Secure XP cylinders upfront will offer necessary protection, especially against rising crimes in trend such as cylinder manipulation attack.

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Roofing

Rooflight specification in focus Paul Trace, Managing Director of Lumen Rooflight, specialist manufacturer and supplier of rooflights and skylights, discusses the importance of specifying the right components for your rooflight.

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hen specifying rooflights there are other aspects to consider beyond its shape, size, and the materials that it is made from.

If you are specifying a metal product then choosing the paint for your rooflight is more than just colour dependant and your specification will benefit from identifying the correct application for the location. The quality of the protective coating applied to a metal rooflight is directly linked to the lifespan of the product. Steel rooflights should receive zinc or iron phosphate coatings prior to painting as these help extend the corrosion protection and overall life of the rooflight.

Getting the paint durability wrong on your rooflight could be costly, as if the system doesn’t last long enough, rectification could be expensive. However, with a more robust paint covering, you can be specific in terms of the robustness and investment required and durability ranges can be broken down into three-year intervals, enabling a more

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accurate coating specification.

For less aggressive or corrosive environments, rooflights will normally receive a primer undercoat and then a topcoat. In locations where more protection is required it is necessary to apply a third intermediate coating.

It is also worth remembering the industrial coatings used on rooflights are no different to the paint on your car – they need cleaning and maintaining. Accumulated dirt may affect the design life of the system, and any mechanical damage almost certainly will.

Therefore regular inspections should take place and minor damage must be touched up. At the end of the design life, major maintenance must be carried out.

Glazing can also be a tricky subject when specifying a rooflight, not least because there are so many different types of glass and glazing system available. Whatever your site considerations, be that for example, solar control, safety, fire protection, or sound control, there is a glazing system to match.

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The quality of the protective coating applied to a metal rooflight is directly linked to the lifespan of the product

Regardless of the type of glazing system you require, consideration must be given to thermal performance and improving carbon and energy reduction in buildings. Part L of the building regulations is one of the tools used by the government to achieve these objectives. These regulations are set to change in 2013, and again in 2016 and 2020.

Hand in hand with part L are the compliance tools such as SAP and SBEM. Although the tools contain default values for windows they do tend to be very conservative. It is advisable for all designers to use manufacturers values in these programs and real window sizes and orientations to realise the contribution that energy efficient windows can make.

Self-cleaning glass, a technological breakthrough first introduced to the UK in 2002 by Pilkington, is another option.

Self-cleaning glass is effectively the same as conventional glass, but with a specially developed coating on the outside, that once exposed to daylight, reacts in two ways. Firstly, it breaks down any organic dirt deposits through a photocatalytic process, and secondly, when it rains, instead of forming droplets, the water spreads evenly over the surface and takes the dirt off with it. It is kinder to the environment than ordinary glass and it is the ideal choice for situations where cleaning will be costly or difficult.

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Housing

Leading the way It is essential for housing associations to commit to embracing self-consumption measures

Over the last decade, housing associations have led the way in sustainable green building and environmentally friendly construction. By embracing eco-technologies and energy efficient solutions wherever possible, providers have not only improved the green credentials of current social properties, but also minimised the environmental impact of new build homes.

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nnouncements earlier this month about the design and development of ‘instant’ eco-homes, combined with successful applications for environmental funding and investment, have demonstrated the sector’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions across the UK. Although this shows true dedication to sustainability, one greenpreneur believes that housing associations need to go further – not only to work towards a greener future, but also to help tenants benefit from ecosolutions and reduce fuel poverty.

Jodi Huggett, Director of 4Eco – immerSUN, a UK designer and manufacturer of surplus microgen energy controllers, believes that the simple yet effective answer relies on efficient self-consumption of green energy.

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“The social housing sector is a perfect example of the excellent results that can be achieved by embracing environmental solutions,” comments Jodi. “From sustainable construction methods to the introduction and investment in renewable energy generation, providers are always looking towards the latest and most advanced technologies.

“I was delighted to see Blackburn announced as the first town in the UK set to benefit from ‘instant’ eco-homes – structures that can be built in just a day and easily meet the highest levels of the Code For Sustainable Homes.

“This is a great step forward and will surely revolutionise social housing, especially when complemented with increased government commitment to green funding

for the construction sector. Other measures, such as interest-free loans from the Green Deal initiative, are sure to drive forward sustainable development even further.

“However, despite these excellent progressions, it seems that tenants benefit very little from green initiatives and ecotechnologies. In fact, many are faced with fuel poverty – a rising concern which must be effectively addressed.”

“With rent prices rising, utility bills soaring and new government plans to streamline benefit payments, the price of living is higher than ever before.

“Although housing associations have significantly invested in making homes more cost effective and energy efficient, managing finances and meeting living costs is becoming a real challenge.

“With so many housing association properties fitted with eco-technologies and sustainable solutions, energy prices shouldn’t be putting pressure on social tenants; in fact, tenants can significantly lower utility bills and reliance on mains supply by self-consuming a high percentage of renewable energy within the home.

“In August 2012, 4Eco introduced the market leading immerSUN micro generation water/space heating system.

“Already fitted into more than 6000 properties across the UK, the energy controller will reduce an average energy bill by around £250 per year by diverting

Tenants can significantly lower utility bills and reliance on mains supply by self-consuming a high percentage of renewable energy within the home

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Minimal investment “With little initial investment and no maintenance, the controllers not only satisfy green building regulations, but provide a cost effective way for tenants to reduce their utility bills – proven by trials, which have seen the energy efficiency of social properties soar.

“This comes at no cost to the tenant, but can dramatically improve financial stability and significantly reduce living costs.

Furthermore, eco-technologies, such as the immerSUN, can reduce reliance on natural resources and minimise carbon emissions.”

Robin Whitehead, 4Eco’s Sales Manager, has been working closely with housing associations to encourage selfconsumption in social properties.

“Making the most of self-generated energy doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive,” comments Robin. “A simple

addition of innovative technologies can benefit tenants and further offset carbon emissions in the long-term.

“Self-consumption is more efficient than sending green energy back to the grid, which makes using your own renewable resources incredibly eco-friendly. What’s more, utility bills will fall, as will reliance on mains supply.

“It is essential for housing associations to commit to embracing self-consumption measures – not only to alleviate fuel poverty for tenants, but also to further their dedication to sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of their properties.”

Although the progressions made by housing associations have helped to push forward the future of sustainability, it seems that more needs to be done to reduce environmental impact across still the UK. There are countless cost-efficient eco technologies that can help minimise our reliance on natural resources, but it is down to specifiers and developers to introduce and promote the latest solutions. This way, everyone can benefit from self-generation of green energy.

Embracing technology Sustainability should be everyone’s business, and we need to work together to embrace green technology and make properties nationwide more environmentally friendly.

4Eco is one of the UK’s fastest growing

immerSUN diverts electricity generated by PV panels directly to an immersion heater, storage heater, and/or electric underfloor heating

sustainable technology providers. Based in rural Lincolnshire since 2007 installing renewable technologies, 4Eco has been instrumental in helping to make Britain more environmentally friendly.

In August 2012, 4Eco launched the immerSUN – a brand new eco gadget that diverts electricity generated by PV panels directly to an immersion heater, storage heater, and/or electric underfloor heating.

With high consumer interest in offsetting carbon emissions, the unit leapt off the shelves and has since been fitted into thousands of properties across the country.

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electricity generated by PV panels directly to an immersion heater, storage heater, and/or electric underfloor heating.

“Without the immerSUN, self-consumption is minimal, with up to 80% of the electricity being exported to the grid rather than used for storage and space heating.

“Over the last six months, housing associations and local authorities across the country have started introducing immerSUN units to their social housing property portfolios.

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Building Information Modelling

The public sector will be the first to gain vital experience about managing BIM projects

2016 is the date by which all Government projects must be working at BIM Level 2. The challenge for smaller firms to get on board lies not just in investment in IT - it also lies in process change and training. Michael McCullen, Executive Chairman of Asta Development, talks to PSBJ about the BIM mandate.

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ust three years from now all Government projects will require Level 2 BIM (Building Information Modelling) compliance. Level 2 BIM is a series of domain specific models (e.g. architectural, structural, services etc) with the provision of a single environment to store shared data and information.

BIM has the potential to transform the construction industry and play a key part in improving project delivery through the introduction of a structured process for managing projects and collaboration between project stakeholders.

The public sector will be the proving ground for BIM. New schools, hospitals and social housing will be a crucible for change

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in construction practice: they will set the standard for the rest of the industry. As well as feeling the most immediate impact, the public sector will be the first to gain vital experience about managing BIM projects and to apply this knowledge in order to reap the benefits of BIM. Whilst this is a hugely exciting opportunity, current use and awareness of BIM in the construction industry stands at just 39% according to a recent survey, which then goes on to show that only 40% of respondents were confident with their BIM skills.

With 2016 just around the corner, it is vital that the public sector moves on from basic education about BIM and starts to fully embrace the tools available for managing

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BIM projects.

It is essential to understand that BIM is not just about 3D or 4D modelling or about using a specific software tool, it is about transforming the role that information has in the lifecycle of public buildings from initial concept, design, through construction to ongoing facilities management. At heart it is a collaborative process for project delivery with milestones for disclosing a pre-defined project data set.

Public sector buildings must satisfy many requirements: the efficient information flow that BIM engenders helps support a building’s original goals from the communities they serve to minimising environmental impact pre and post construction. This is a great opportunity for public sector construction to effect change in the construction industry and create a set of best practices that the entire sector can follow.

If public sector organisations share their knowledge and lessons learned with the rest of the construction world, it will not only improve the industry as a whole but will elevate the status of public sector projects and practitioners within the entire industry.

BIM is about improving workflows and the interaction between all parties concerned in a project. This means good planning and project management, providing full visibility of all stages of a project and deploying the right people for the job at the right time. It means producing a workable programme that can be shared with project stakeholders. The communication of that plan is what brings it all together and greatly increases the chances of the project being successfully delivered as originally intended.

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        

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Eleven Sapa Dualfold sliding doors were installed by Carreg Fawr as they offer maximum opening with minimum intrusion and a smooth sliding action. These varied in size from three to six pane. Designed to carry the weight of the glass panel on high strength stainless steel rollers, the top rollers guide the panel as they slide and are easy to operate. The wheels are also totally obscured from view once the door is closed and the low visible threshold reduces the trip hazard and is Part M compliant so suitable for wheelchair access Sapa’s Hawk sliding door was installed internally with an additional automated system

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Gateway to learning Dewstow Primary and Nursery School in Monmouthshire is the first whole primary school in Wales to be completed using learning plazas. It has a pioneering philosophy, with an alternative approach from traditional pedagogy, created using a range of aluminium frame doors from Sapa Building System.

White Design Associates, the architects for the project, designed the school around the open plan plaza approach which is a move away from traditional smaller classrooms of around 30 pupils. Allowing immediate access to the outside was an important consideration and in the summer, the whole school can be opened up. The use of sliding and folding doors was key to achieving this, helping to provide an easy and convenient connection between the

Dean Sherwood, Project Consultant at Sapa Building System, says: “Our Dualfold doors offer a huge amount of flexibility so are ideal in this type of situation. Interstitial blinds were installed between the glazing to provide privacy and shading. This means they can be tilted, opened or closed by teachers using corded manual remote control, while preventing the children from being able to operate or touch them.”

In a first for Sapa, its Hawk sliding door, which is usually just operated on stainless steel rollers running on aluminium tracks, was installed internally with an additional automated system. This allows the door to be opened with the push of a button and helped to meet stringent fire and access regulations. Three sets of bi-parting automated Hawk doors were installed in total.

Maximum ventilation Great emphasis was also placed on the environmental credentials of the school and it has been awarded a BREAAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Sean Hobbs, Senior Quantity Surveyor at Monmouthshire County Council, comments: “We worked with White Design and Sapa to create cool zones to help reduce heat loss from the plaza areas which effectively acts as an air lock when it’s closed during the winter. The building is also designed to maximise natural light and ventilation.”

Carreg Fawr also installed close to 30 of Sapa’s Stormframe ST doors which included single and double pivot doors as well as two sets of automated double leaf doors. Their slim sight lines encourage natural light to penetrate and feature polyamide thermal break technology and anti-finger trap stiles.

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eplacing the Old Green Lane Junior School, Monmouthshire County Council’s vision was to create several learning plazas which would aim to prepare young people by developing their skills and knowledge through a more interactive and experiential approach to learning. Designed around a central courtyard, each plaza area is bigger than a traditional classroom and can accommodate 60 or 90 pupils.

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Modular Buildings

Grounds for success Splashes of colour in cladding elements around windows enliven the facades in seasonal colourways

A £8m contract awarded by Leeds City Council to Premier Interlink (Waco UK Ltd), the offsite construction specialists, for the construction of three new schools and extensions to BREEAM standards is now complete. PSBJ reviews the delivery of the largest school within the new framework.

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he completion of three Leeds schools is part of a four year ‘Basic Needs Framework’ agreement to meet the future educational needs of the city’s children, creating the city’s first ‘through School’ for pupils from 4 to 19 years.

The three schools provide a total of 3380m2 of much needed classrooms and administration offices in Roundhay, Bracken Edge and Wykebeck areas of the city.

The Wykebeck and Bracken Edge school

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buildings are single-storey extensions to the existing schools to meet the increasing demand for primary places.

The far larger Roundhay school project allows the existing Roundhay Technology and Language College to also provide primary education facilities. The school can now cater for a child’s educational needs from 4 years all the way through to 19 years at the same school and increase the overall net capacity of the school.

The buildings at Rounday consists of 14 light and airy classrooms, one large multipurpose hall with a bespoke entertainment system, a smaller hall, learning resource centre, design and technology space, group rooms, office and staff areas, storage, toilets, kitchen and plant areas.

106 steel-framed modules were manufactured and fitted out off-site at Premier Interlink’s modern manufacturing facilities in East Yorkshire. The modules were delivered by road, craned into position and assembled on the pre-prepared site for final fitting out. This modular method of construction has provided the highest quality, energy efficient educational facilities in the fastest possible time with minimal site disruption for the pupils, staff and visitors.

The new school was built on a difficult, multi-level sloping site within the Green Belt Roundhay Conservation Area which has a thick belt of existing trees around the boundaries. These have been retained to maintain the character of the area and

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The modules were delivered by road, craned into position and assembled on the pre-prepared site for final fitting out

habitats throughout the site, including nesting sites for bats and birds.

The combination of the existing trees and the new planting in the cultivated and wildlife areas now create the most attractive and instructive parkland environment.

A discrete staff parking and service area for school use only has been created on the east of the site to minimise any impact on existing mature trees. The re-configuration of the junction with Elmete Lane is designed to speed access and minimise any congestion any peak times.

Sustainability, energy efficiency, low maintenance costs and a lower carbon footprint has been a priority.

To achieve the lowest energy consumption and maximum occupancy comfort the building has been fully thermally modelled using IES Apache SIM modelling software.

The compact two-storey style reduces the use of materials and minimises heat losses.

The south and north facing double glazed

windows reduce energy consumption by providing good levels of daylight thereby reducing the need for the artificial lighting and lowering heat costs.

An overhanging roof combined with brise soleil reduces the problems of solar gain while a ventilation strategy moderates the internal temperatures and allows cooling to take place overnight.

Air quality is further enhanced by the use of automated window vent controls, vertical shafts which rise from the ground floor classrooms to roof level and clerestorey opening lights to the rear of the first floor classrooms. These windows include a passive vent system and open automatically as CO2/heat levels rise. This feature is incorporated into the tilted central roofs, which is then reflected in the sloping internal ceilings on the upper floor, allowing ceiling heights to be maximised to provide light and airy teaching spaces.

Air-cooled heat pump technology, underfloor heating and the automated natural ventilation systems deliver fresh air in excess of Part F minimum standards.

Premier Interlink have also chosen building materials for their ‘green rating’ and the offsite fabrication process itself has minimised of construction waste and reduces transportation and site traffic. A green travel plan now supports sustainable access to the site by providing accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists and adequate cycle storage.

Lower heating costs and efficient environmental systems combined with a renewable energy contribution enables the Roundhay School to outperform current Building Regulations and more importantly provides the most attractive and comfortable teaching environment, irrespective of weather conditions. This is a school project that Leeds City Council and Premier Interlink are justifiably proud of.

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enhance the parkland landscaping of the school.

One of the buildings has a brick base with exterior walls that are clad in recycled timber composite or rendered to complement the surrounding area. Splashes of colour in cladding elements around windows enliven the facades in seasonal colourways and give each ‘pavilion’ its own identity.

The main pedestrian entrance and access point is via an attractive path set within a parkland landscape that winds its way through an informal avenue of striking trees such as Claret Ash. The school’s main entrance has a small upper level terrace with a stepped amphitheatre that commands views over the main access path and the sports pitch to the south of the site. Each of the separate classroom blocks can be individually accessed from the surrounding external environment to speed up drop off and pick up times.

The area immediately surrounding the school building has a variety of bespoke hard and soft spaces to provide the school with a wide choice of outdoor teaching and play areas for reception and Key Stage 1 classes. For Key Stage 2 activities, hard and soft, social and active spaces with planted and habitat areas are provided on the upper terrace.

A lower terrace has a managed grassland area to create a junior sized sports pitch.

A different mowing regime is designed to encourage wild flower establishment and increase the number of plant and wildlife

Air quality is enhanced by the use of automated window vent controls

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Fire, Health & Safety

Fire defence for vulnerable residents Dr Alan Hart, Commercial Director at Plumis, specialist provider of domestic fire protection solutions, talks to PSBJ about the increased potential to reduce fire deaths, injury and building damage in social housing with pre-engineered, whole compartment, water mist suppression.

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s our population ages, we must embrace the reality of independent living for the elderly and people with physical or mental challenges. Alongside many benefits, this shift – notably in social and sheltered housing – will also have major safety consequences and costs. Simply put, people at high risk from fire are moving from environments where that risk is well managed, to places where it is not.

Housing providers must be a part of the solution. Beyond their basic duty of care, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) should be driving providers to rethink how they provide safe homes to these new residents. Landlords and housing officials who fail to address foreseeable fire safety issues risk prosecution, unlimited fines and even prison sentences. Some Fire and Rescue Services have begun to work with housing providers, piloting the use of retrofittable water mist units where risks are highest.

Vulnerable adults who live alone will normally need more time to perceive and escape a fire. Some also pose a higher risk

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because of memory deficits or unhelpful behaviour patterns such as hoarding. As a result, people still die in fires in buildings which are well maintained, have working smoke detection, comply with building regulations and are reached promptly by the fire service.

Smoke alarms and fire doors are the traditional first-line defence against fire, and their benefits are significant, but where selfescape is not realistic, and where fire doors are seen as an annoyance, they may not be effective.

Sprinklers are an effective solution and should be encouraged in new build, but in existing buildings, low mains pressure and high flow requirements can mean substantial cost, disruption and uncertainty. Concerns over water damage have also slowed adoption.

Single-compartment water mist systems are a less familiar solution with a different cost/benefit proposition to traditional sprinklers. These devices offer reduced water damage and easier installation, yet still control fire growth, greatly increasing

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the available escape time – vital in the case of the elderly, infirm and vulnerable. Water mist devices achieve this by slowing down combustion, bringing temperatures into acceptable ranges, and cooling structural elements of the home.

Westminster Almshouses Foundation, home to 39 elderly people, was well equipped for fire detection but recognised the residual risk to immobile residents and trialled Plumis’s Automist suppression system. Automist is triggered by a heat detector, providing prompt activation if and only if a serious fire occurs, leaving everyday life unchanged, yet making emergency evacuation much easier and safer for Almshouse residents.

Other examples of water suppression solutions include a domestic sprinkler system which saved the life of an 81 year-old in Humberside who suffered a chip pan fire, and a water mist system which saved an 86 year-old heavy smoker, whom Northampton Fire and Rescue had identified as at-risk.

The way that we care for the elderly and the vulnerable, and that they care for themselves, is changing, in ways that will certainly lead to deaths and injuries if no action is taken to improve the ways that we protect them against fire. Luckily, the available technological solutions are also changing. Individuals and organisations with a duty of care should give active consideration to water mist based suppression appliances: the defence that no viable solution exists is no longer sustainable.

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Canopy systems have been around for a good number of years and over time the market has grown, both in the structure make-up and in the amount of businesses selling canopies. Designer, manufacturer and installater, Canopies UK gives an overview of the options available for institutes looking to install a canopy system.

construction, the lean to may not always be the first choice. Maximum use of space is the main requirement of any customer, keeping the structure to a minimum is a pre-requisite.

The structure of a canopy can be made from GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), steel, glass, polycarbonate, timber, aluminium and many other materials. More often than not it can be a combination of these that best suits the customer’s requirements. One of the most common used materials is GRP. Some canopies are purely installed for aesthetic reasons while others serve a more practical purpose, and functionality is the driving force behind the purchase. The question for the customer is “what do they want to achieve”? If they want a system that is fully weatherproof and offers protection all year round, then many of the fabric types would be ruled out. They offer UV protection but due to the porous material, water will eventually soak through and drop on to anything underneath.

For fully weatherproof products then GRP has to be at the top of the list, superb at keeping areas dry with many offering guttering systems for water to run away and they are excellent at protecting from the sun.

When installing canopies consideration should be given to the Euro Codes and making sure they conform to European Standard EN1991-1-3:2003 for wind and snow loading. Businesses should provide engineer calculations and in the best interest of the client these calculations should be site specific.

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anopy systems offer solutions to all kinds of problems, whether it is to protect an area from the elements – keeping it dry and safe, or it could be to increase the amount of working/living space a building offers. Depending on the requirement, canopies will be specified either for ‘new builds’ or to be ‘retro’ fit on existing buildings, they may also be used away from the building – known as free standing.

Canopies are used in all sorts of businesses. Schools use them to increase their outdoor learning space, commercial warehousing use them to protect stock and offer cover while unloading and dispatching goods. Residential Care Homes use them to allow residents to sit outside in the summer, enabling them to enjoy the fresh air, knowing that they are safely protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Canopy structures are also ideal for creating covered walkways between two buildings, keeping people dry as they go about their business. A canopy can be installed in most places, so long as the proposed building or area is suitable, once surveyed.

Canopy systems can be designed to any specification but for ease, and budget restraints there are many off the shelf solutions. Cantilever systems offer improved access with no supports at the free end, ideal for loading bays or schools as there are no pillars or posts to bump into.

The traditional lean to canopy with supporting posts has improved over the years, and is available with integral gutters and a more streamlined appearance. These were specified on many installations in the past, but with advancement in products and

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Healthcare

maintenance programme.

Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) part of Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust, is just one of a range of medical establishments which are reaping the benefits of using such products in its refurbishment programme.

Maintaining interior standards Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) part of Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust is reaping the benefits of using protective products in its refurbishment programme

Protecting the internal fabric of buildings which are subject to high traffic and are within a medical environment is not without its challenges. Intastop, a UK specialist in safeguarding a building's interior, talks to PSBJ about the solutions available to prevent considerable wear and tear.

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oncerns over infection control, aesthetically pleasing environments and the need to manage cost effective refurbishment and on-going maintenance budgets has driven an increased need for bespoke wall and door protection for both safety, cleanliness and visual appearance.

From large scale re-fits through to decorative maintenance, the on-going upkeep programme of many buildings poses differing challenges for estate managers. The diverse nature of public buildings together with their intended use

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can mean a multitude of considerations for the maintenance itinerary.

For example clinical buildings such as hospitals, health centres and medical facilities place huge emphasis on cleanliness and the importance of an infection-free atmosphere. In addition educational buildings experience high traffic areas and have a need for protective products, in particular for doors and walls. In general a product that can offer protection whilst at the same time provide aesthetic qualities for the built environment has to be an essential element to any

Essential protection In areas of high traffic such as hospitals, it is essential to provide exceptional door and wall protection, and it’s not just about aesthetics; safety and cost are also huge advantages. Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust has seen these advantages first hand and regularly specify Intastop for their wall and door protection, who were delighted to be chosen as a supplier once again to Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Its most recent project was to provide protective impact wrapping to existing and new doors as part of a refurbishment programme in the hospital’s medical imaging department. The requirement was to wrap each door entirely in the PVC-u cladding in a particular grey colour to match existing doors within the department.

The refurbishment was commissioned to provide space for two new medical imaging machines to be installed. One was a DSA room which is used for taking images of arteries, veins and organs in the body using complex x-ray type equipment. The other a SPECT/CT Room which combines a CT scanner and a Gamma Camera that helps to provide more detailed information on specific areas of the body.

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In areas of heavy traffic, doors need to be tremendously hard wearing

As the doors were in areas of heavy traffic they needed to be tremendously hard wearing and several were also in clinical areas which necessitated the need for easy cleaning. Doors and their surrounding surfaces which are in busy access zones and high traffic areas are subject to extremely high levels of wear and tear and this can rapidly lead to expensive repairs and frequent repetitive maintenance.

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occurring in the first place the cost of door replacement is greatly reduced plus there is no compromise on safety and security – both of which are huge factors to consider in public buildings.

“The contractors working on the refurbishment had suggested the use of an alternative product to provide protection to our doors in this high traffic, medical area,” commented Paul McGuinness architectural project officer at Doncaster

and Bassetlaw Hospitals.

“However, as we had undergone this procedure in other areas of the hospital we requested that our doors were wrapped in the product provided by local firm, Intastop. We have commissioned products from its range in previous projects and have always been entirely happy with the quality, service and professionalism of the products and the team. Once again, we have been delighted with the service both prior to, during and after production and installation.”

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In areas of high traffic such as hospitals, it is essential to provide exceptional door and wall protection

Whilst the post formed fully clad doorset system was used in this particular instance, other products on the market for door protection include Door Edge Guards, Frame Guards, PVC Clad Beading and Continuous Geared Hinges.

“Door protection is essential in many industries as a preventive maintenance issue however in clinical and medical environments the need to have products which offer robust protection and are visually pleasing are imperative,” comments Sarah Barsby Marketing Director Intastop.

“In addition, safety is also important and we recommend that during maintenance and refurbishment programmes every aspect of door usage is considered.”

In such environments it is also important that the product specified by project managers is robust, can withstand impact and is virtually maintenance free. Door and wall protection by Intastop provides each of these benefits and more. In an economic

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Healthcare climate where there has inevitably been a tightening of purse strings for estate managers and project managers, this has to be a primary consideration.

“Wall and door protection from Intastop also supports our rigorous hygiene policy and to support this it is essential that we keep finishes looking their best especially in heavy traffic routes where beds, trolleys and equipment is being moved around,” said Paul. “This additional protection helps to maintain the finish and also improve the overall visual effect of a clean environment.

As damaged walls and doors are much more prone to harbouring potentially harmful bacteria, effective wall and door protection allows us to minimise this risk and reassure patients and visitors.”

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In areas of high traffic such as hospitals, it is essential to provide exceptional door and wall protection

Impact protection sheet and related products can provide an aesthetically pleasing finish

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portfolio, is ideal for retrofit projects, it easily enables building protection, performance and functionality to be updated without significant investment or interruption to their normal usage.”

Advancements in technology and innovation products from manufacturers, such as Intastop, means that even the most demanding of building can look good whilst providing a cost effective low maintenance solution to its owners and managers.

Intastop also supplies wall and door protection to hotels, leisure industry, mental health sector, education and retail.

A range of products specifically designed for the health care sector and for door protection can be found at http://www.intastop.com/category/ impact-protection-sheet

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also commissioned Intastop products to provide wall protection at various locations around the DRI site including South Block, Children’s, Accident and Emergency and Theatre Admissions.

Impact protection sheet and related products can provide an aesthetically pleasing finish yet have the added benefit of offering augmented durability. They benefit from being available either ‘off the shelf’ or bespoke and deliver great flexibility for a wide range of industries. They are highly impact resistant, are class ‘O’ fire rated; tested to BS476 parts 6 and 7 and are also available with a wipe clean anti-graffiti and anti-bacterial coating.

Sarah Barsby commented: “Impact protection sheet is just one of the wall and door protection products where a manager can easily maximise their budget.

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Elegant solar shading for French château

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RMIG France worked closely with the architects to create the final perforated and laser cut patterns within the decorative solar shading

regenerates the protection under further weathering.

RMIG’s Project Manager, Sylvain Dandois, explains: “The use of tasteful contemporary design alongside the château’s traditional architecture reflects the building’s new use as a multi media library for film, visual arts, books and documents.

The selection of the material, which quickly weathers to provide an aged patina also adds further character to the historic building as well as providing a practical and elegant solar shading solution.”

RMIG has 13 offices in 11 countries and provides precision engineered perforated solutions across the globe to meet the needs of a range of business sectors and industry groups. Further information on the RMIG Group, its product groups, markets served and the manufacturing solutions it provides can be obtained by visiting www.rmig.com

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An extensive decorative sunscreen using precision perforations from RMIG is forming part of a major refurbishment of a historic château in Saint-Avertin, France, which is being converted into a 'mediatheque' library designed by Tours based architects Dominique Blondel Architecte.

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hâteau de Cangé stands on the site of an original castle built in the 13th Century, which was gradually modified and developed by a succession of owners into the current design. Historically, the château has been home to a large collection of manuscripts and historic documents and the local community has gradually restored the main building and outbuildings since it was severely damaged by fire in 1978.

While the château’s individual architecture and external appearance has been preserved throughout the restoration, the interior of the building has been sensitively extended, modified and re-purposed for its new role as an events centre and ‘mediatheque’ library, which revisits one of its former uses.

With the extension of the château’s library and the creation of large public areas within the building, the architects also incorporated an extensive sunscreen design to help provide shade and ensure thermal

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gain is reduced and the public areas are maintained at a comfortable temperature.

RMIG France worked closely with the architects to create, prototype and develop the final perforated and laser cut patterns within the 130m2 of decorative solar shading panels, which are secured to the exterior of the building in front of the large windows, which allows natural light to enter due to the netting effect of the perforation pattern used.

Once the final pattern was agreed, RMIG produced the design using a complex array of 15mm diameter round perforations and special laser cut shapes within 2mm thick Corten alloy steel. The architects chose Corten as it is designed to rust when weathered, which was ideal for the design as it enhanced the aged and historic architecture of the château.

However, although the exterior might appear to look like rust, the oxide produced actually protects the material’s substrate from further deterioration and constantly

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enough to meet the increasingly popular demand for ‘walk-through’ changing rooms and can be configured with entry/exit doors that lock in unison.

Aqualine is also constructed with health and safety in mind. Doors attach by a continuous hinge hidden within the main vertical post. They pivot on integrated hinges to allow doors to open and close safely without the risk of trapping fingers.

And for further peace of mind all cubicle doors are also fitted with an emergency release locking mechanism.

Another key requirement in modern leisure venues is easy cleaning and maintenance. With Amwell’s Aqualine system maintenance need never be a chore as the 13mm SGL panels are through fixed and fully water and impact resistant.

Added lateral rigidity is also provided by a continuous 35 x 75mm head rail mounted on the frame.

Amwell’s Aqualine range is the perfect option for leisure centre cubicles however the range doesn’t stop there. Amwell offers made to measure benching in either SGL or hardwood which can be installed inside the changing cubicles or into a communal change area.

Pressalit Care washbasin offers height flexibility Integrated handrails are a key feature of the new Select washbasin from Pressalit Care, specialist in the design of flexible bathroom furnishings. Ergonomically-styled, the new washbasin has the option of being fitted with a discreet, height adjustable basin bracket for maximum flexibility. The simple and minimalistic design of the Select washbasin means it can fit easily into any bathroom environment where extra support is required. Where maximum flexibility is needed, such as in bathrooms used by multiple users in lifetime, care and nursing homes, the optional height adjustable basin bracket is the ideal solution. *

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Changing Places made easy New Building Regulations are causing confusion for many specifiers – confusion that can be clarified with new guidance from Clos-o-Mat. Under Building Regulations Approved Document M 2013 Access To & Use of Buildings, toilet accommodation needs to be suitable not only for disabled people, but for all people who use the building. Further, it is ‘desirable’ to include an enlarged unisex toilet incorporating an adult sized changing bench – a hygiene room or Changing Places toilet. To help ensure compliance, Clos-o-Mat has produced an informative white paper: ‘Considerations & Specification of Changing Places Accessible Toilets’. The white paper can be downloaded direct from Clos-o-Mat’s website. *

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Investing in futureproof accessibility Stockport Council is providing state-ofthe-art facilities for its Marple pupils – right through to the toilets. In a programme to optimise school provision, the Council closed two schools and joined them with Rose Hill Primary School, constructing a new building, which includes a fully accessible hygiene room from Clos-oMat. The ground floor room has been strategically positioned adjacent to the dedicated resource unit for the school’s pupils with special needs. Incorporation of a paediatric height adjustable changing bench, height adjustable wash basin, hoist and Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita ‘wash and dry’ toilet means the room can easily accommodate individual pupil needs. (

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

New contract wins for Rixonway Kitchens Dewsbury-based Rixonway Kitchens has won new supply contracts worth in excess of £7m in London and the South East that will see it manufacturing and supplying 125,000 kitchen units for social housing organisations in the region over the next three years.

The contracts will see 16,000 properties fitted with new kitchens. The company has seen a 16% uplift in business in the first two months of its financial year compared to the same period last year. As a result, Rixonway is strengthening its kitchen design/survey team from 43 to 53 and, in addition, is investing £350,000 in a third automated production line. *

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Reginox launches new sink range Reginox has launched a brand new range of sinks, taps and worksurfaces aimed specifically at the commercial market. The Regi-Commercial Hygienic range has been purpose-designed to meet the needs of commercial, public or retail areas where, due to high frequency usage, hygienic stainless steel products are often a prerequisite. The range includes stainless steel sinks available with or without overflow and stainless steel worksurfaces that can include integrated sinks or washroom vanity bowls. A range of taps from leading supplier Pegler, including lever action options for the less mobile, also form part of the offer.

Smart thinking encompasses all Bournemouth City has refurbished and improved one of its busiest toilets as part of a £1m Smart Streets campaign.

Supplied by Clos-o-Mat, the new accessible Changing Places toilet is sited in the Lower Gardens. The Changing Places toilet is larger than a conventional accessible toilet and incorporates additional equipment such as a hoist, and adult sized height adjustable changing bench. To optimise suitability for as many disabled people as possible, the Council has further replaced the traditional WC with a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita ‘wash and dry’ toilet, with touch sensitive switch. (

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

DuPont brings breakthrough technology to hospital The new DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Housewrap breather membrane with flame retardant performance has been installed to the stair core of the new intensive care unit of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Advanced protection for greater thermal efficiency, fire safety and comfort has been specified for an extension to a children’s hospital, in the form of two hi-tech membranes from DuPont Building Innovations. The €3.5m project by Clancy Construction with MOLA Architecture, in conjunction with KMD Architecture, adds a new 1500m2 structure to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, built to the highest standards.

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renowned properties of DuPont Tyvek, the new membrane potentially limits or stops the spread of fire through the external envelope using an innovative technology to reduce the flammability of polymer-based substrates and has a fire rating of class B-s1,d0 according to EN13501-1.

AVCL, has been specified to the interior of the building envelope as a significantly cost-saving and easy to install solution to optimal airtightness and improved thermal performance, designed to achieve the required U-values.

Furthermore, 225m2 of DuPont Tyvek FireCurb Housewrap has been installed to the stair core of the structure. The patented new technology incorporated in this membrane has the potential to save lives and reduce costly fire damage, while providing an environmentally-friendly breakthrough solution that delivers a hitech breather membrane for building at a competitive cost.

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Firm remains operational through refurb Thermal upgrade for Luton houses Forty-eight houses in Luton are benefitting from the retrofit of external wall insulation (EWI) from Sto as part of the Council’s on-going refurbishment programme. Designed to improve the comfort and insulation levels, the refurbishment was in this case funded by the Carbon Energy Saving Programme (CESP) designed to target areas of deprivation. Thermal insulation is provided in this project by 90mm of LambdaTherm EPS – this insulation material includes graphite to maximise the thermal properties. The system is finished with a robust silicone render, specified in a colour to match as closely as possible the original paint finish. The resulting walls have a U-value of 0.28W/m2K. (

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A multinational medical devices manufacturer was able to remain operational at its High Wycombe UK headquarters throughout an extensive roof refurbishment project thanks to the solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing membrane from Kemper System. Concept Roofing suggested a warm roof upgrade and solvent-free liquid waterproofing membrane from Kemper System, Kemperol 2K-PUR. Once primed, the Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing was applied directly to the new insulation board. The resin cures to create a membrane which is immensely strong, yet flexible, durable and tear resistant. This application method provides total integration of the base and surface build-up into a single chemically bonded seamless membrane. *

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Build smart with Marley Eternit BIM Roofing and cladding manufacturer, Marley Eternit, has launched a new BIM service for fibre cement slates called ‘BIM Space’ which is available through the website. Marley Eternit stands as the first UK roofing manufacturer to offer this innovative service.

Developed to help architects, specifiers, contractors and building services engineers, BIM Space has been launched by Marley Eternit using Revit, the market-leading software. This new service aims to make life easy for customers from initial design detailing to material specification, component placement and structural performance. Facilities are managed throughout their lifetimes, which minimises the cost implications associated with maintenance work. *

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BBA endorsement for ROOFMATE SL-A insulation

BBA Certification for Walltite CV 100 Walltite CV 100, closed cell polyurethane foam, has now received BBA certification for insulation and stabilisation of masonry cavity walls. The certification recognises both the improved thermal insulation and structural stability that can be achieved by using this type of system. Walltite CV 100 is designed to be injected into cavity wall structures and is typically used in both new build and refurbishment projects. The recently achieved BBA certification will be of particular interest for the refurbishment market with hard to treat cavities specifically targeted for treatment under the Energy Company Obligation funding scheme. (

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Dow Building Solutions has been awarded BBA accreditation for its STYROFOAM ROOFMATE SL-A extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, designed for insulating inverted flat roofs.

The inverted roof system was invented by Dow over 50 years ago, using STYROFOAM XPS as the insulation layer. Over the years, ROOFMATE SL-A has earned its reputation as a reliable and durable insulation material for such systems, thanks to a set of properties not commonly found in one package. The product has high compressive strength and offers excellent moisture resistance thanks to its closed cell structure, resulting in low water pick-up over time despite rigorous conditions on exposed rooftops. *

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Reduce carbon emissions with Kingspan Sol-Air Kingspan Insulated Panels has re-launched Sol-Air, a simple and intelligent solar air heating system. Previously known as EnergiPanel, Sol-Air absorbs incident solar radiation and converts it into heat energy, warming air to be pumped through a building’s heating system. Aimed at significantly reducing a building’s carbon emissions, Sol-Air can also help deliver LEED and BREEAM credits. As well as its sustainability credentials, Sol-Air provides rapid payback on investment and is perfect in winter months when heating demand is high. Kingspan large scale test facilities have shown that heating costs could be reduced up to 20% when Sol-Air panels are used. *

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LEVATO MONO, a next generation paver system Pavers comprised of a 20mm single layer of loadbearing porcelain stoneware, with incredible technical and aesthetic features. Self-levelling and height adjustable pedestals allow for rapid installation over uneven sub-surfaces and any waterproof membrane.

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Ideal for roof terraces & balconies ‘Floating’ floor - installation over single ply membranes High load bearing - static load up to 1 tonne per paver Eternal product - massive over life savings Zero maintenance Slip resistance: BS pendulum test up to +65 wet Timber & stone effect - 11 finishes available Completely non-porous Lightweight - 45kg per sqm

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Swift shelter installation with Ultracrete's QC10 Ultracrete's QC10 fast set rapid strength concrete, SCJ seal and tack coat spray and Instant Road Repair cold lay asphalt are being used for the maintenance and installation of a number of shelters along the London Bus route in Greater London.

London Buses manages one of the largest bus networks in the world. The fleet of over 7500 iconic red buses transport more than six million passengers each weekday between some 19,500 bus stops in the capital.

Trueform Engineering, maintenance and installation contractor for London Buses, are using QC10 to install the legs of the shelters.

It is ideal for commercial post installation and back filling. It only requires the addition of water to form a high strength concrete and can be used from 30mm to 250mm in one pass. It sets within 20 minutes, achieving a compressive strength of 20N/mm² within two hours.

SCJ seal and tack coat spray is then applied to the surface base to waterproof

which verifies their performance.

Trueform Engineering, a long-established customer of Ultracrete, says: “We continue to use their materials because of the consistent quality and performance they provide. QC10’s rapid setting time and strength gain make it ideal for use in areas where a quick turnaround is required.”

the area before the application of Ultracrete’s Instant Road Repair 6mm grade, as the surface finish. The product is ideal for first time permanent reinstatements, which when compacted, can be trafficked immediately.

Each material is HAPAS approved by the BBA, offering the reassurance of being tested by a UKAS accredited laboratory

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Heradesign offers acoustic intelligence

Tarkett provides the ultimate flooring solution One of Ireland’s biggest hospitals has been refurbished with 35,000m2 of Tarkett flooring. Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin has been renovated with more than seven different types of Tarkett flooring, selected for use in the project which was overseen by the Sisk Group and Project Manager Pat Tierney. Tarkett iQ Toro SC flooring was used in the 12 new operating theatres due to its static dissipative properties.

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Heradesign has been installed in two brand new school buildings located in the Birmingham area. For St Albans Academy, around 500m2 Heradesign tiles were chosen for the Academy’s covered entrance and central atrium.

The tiles provide significant acoustic benefits to an otherwise hard, reverberant space. Inside the building, natural coloured Heradesign ceiling tiles were used in a 600 x 600mm lay-in grid ceiling to help differentiate communal spaces from the tiles used elsewhere. Meanwhile, around 480m2 Hera Superfine in a natural colour finish has been installed in six classrooms at Moseley School.

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Safety guaranteed with Expona Control Polyflor has unveiled Expona Control, a groundbreaking new flooring concept. Expona control combines the design benefits of an LVT with the performance of a HSE-compliant safety floor. The 14 colour collection features authentic wood and stone designs and achieves the required slip-resistance through the inclusion of aggregate throughout the wear layer. Expona Control is developed for use in public areas where there is a risk of spillage or temporary surface water that could make the floor unsafe. Designed for use in heavy commercial locations, typical applications of Expona Control include bar and restaurant areas, supermarkets, department stores, schools and universities. *

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Jaymart sets the standard at Business Design Centre Jaymart's Alligator range has recently been specified for use in London's prestigious Business Design Centre.

Chosen for its durable and hard-wearing properties, the conference and exhibition centre can now welcome visitors with a quality entrance system that guarantees safety and functionality.

The Alligator range of aluminium entrance matting systems is one of the latest additions to the Jaymart portfolio of prestige protection matting. Alligator provides a more aesthetic approach to entrance matting, combining colourful, texturally decorative yet consistently effective insert

materials with aluminium scraper sections.

The Alligator systems are not only designed to keep dirt and grime outside, but also to simultaneously enhance the appearance of the entrances of the buildings they protect.

The Alligator range’s applications include schools, universities, theatres, surgeries, art galleries and museums.

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Alligator-King combines the proven advantages of alternating aluminium scraper sections with replaceable heavy duty Contract King extra heavy duty dense fibre bonded polypropylene dirt control matting/carpeting.

The Alligator’s range of prestige mattings also include Alligator-Forefront, AlligatorInterzone, Alligator-Raincheck, AlligatorTrack and Alligator-Warcord.

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HVAC

Double winners at the National Heat Pump Awards The 3rd National Heat Pump Awards held at the ICC Birmingham last month proved to be a crowning-moment for Space Air Solutions. Under the category, Product Innovation - Ancillary Product, Space Air's unique Daikin Altherma Accessory Kits won the main award.

Space Air has been designing and manufacturing ancillary components, to fully optimise the efficiency of Daikin systems, for over 32 years. The company now has a library of over 2000 existing templates and more than 500 stock items.

Neil Afram, Managing Director of Space Air Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daikin Distributor Space Airconditioning plc, maintains that each Daikin Altherma heat pump system installed should be, as closely as possible, a replica of the next.

With this in mind Space Air developed its unique Daikin Altherma accessory kit. The kit ensures that each installation is fully compliant with current regulations, creates a uniform standard across all projects, fully optimises the efficiency of the system and

Eclipse Magnetics launches BoilerMag XL Eclipse Magnetics have launched a new system for improving heating efficiency in commercial premises.

BoilerMag XL is a high performance, easy clean filter which removes potentially damaging ferrous oxide and scale from heating systems. It protects the boiler and other components, and helps to improve heating efficiency in properties such as retail premises, food outlets, business units and apartment blocks. With a large collection capacity, the new XL is designed for 1½” connections and up to 6 bar operating pressures. It is the ideal solution for installations where small domestic filters are not suitable and large industrial systems are too expensive or bulky. (

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extends operational life; in turn this reduces trouble-shooting calls. The purposelywritten literature that goes out with the kits has been developed to educate end users, heating engineers and plumbers alike.

Double winners, Space Air was also presented with the special ‘Recognised for Excellence’ Award for ‘Energy Monitoring’.

Neil Afram comments: “Every Space Air supplied Daikin Altherma system comes complete with a consumer watt meter to monitor the system’s energy consumption and provide readings, which are also taken at time of annual maintenance. As each system is also provided with the Daikin Altherma accessory kit, the actual readings when compared to the original predictions are often outperformed.”

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Ultra safe heating solutions from Jaga Keir Hardie Health Park is a new £30m healthcare development funded by Cwm Taf Health Board in Merthyr Tydfil. Partnered with air-source heat pumps, Jaga’s Maxi Low-Surface Temperature and Basic radiators have both been used in general access areas, and also in the private and consulting rooms to provide safe, energy-efficient heating. The Maxi LST was specified because of its energy-efficient, robust features including a cool-to-touch protective casing with curved edges to prevent burns or injury for those most vulnerable like children or the elderly.

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Rinnai Infinity 16i offers infinite resource savings Rinnai’s Infinity 16i gas fired continuous flow water heater meets and exceeds the hot water needs of all types of homes and light commercial users – such as retail sites like hairdressing salons – and provides a constant flow of safe hot water with precision temperature control at a cost effective to the user. The Rinnai Infinity 16i offers accurate water temperatures to be pre-set through easyto-use built in digital controls, thus eliminating the risk of scalding and eradicating the need for thermostatic mixing valves. The Rinnai Infinity 16i is designed for use directly off the mains, with no need for large, ungainly storage vessels. *

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Drainage & Landscaping

CE seal of approval for Harmer SML range Alumasc has launched an enhanced range of Harmer SML lightweight cast iron soil and waste systems that deliver a superb package of design and installation benefits to contractors and specifiers alike.

Engineers and designers have the reassurance that the new Harmer SML range meets the new UK requirement for CE Marking, while installers can also benefit from the introduction of new ductile iron brackets.

Wayne Willmott, Sales Manager for Harmer Drainage comments: “The CE Mark and new brackets are just two of the customer-focused features that make Harmer SML the market-leading system for easier specification, greater choice and simpler installation.

“Advances in cast iron technology have ensured that Harmer SML products are fully attuned to modern construction needs. The system is durable, recyclable, quick and easy to install and requires low maintenance.”

Manufactured in Germany to meet the highest quality and performance standards, Harmer SML also carries British Board Agrement Certification, 05/4191. The pipes and fittings meet the European Standard BS EN 877, further assured by the new CE Marking, showing full compliance with EU manufacturing, testing and technical performance requirements.

As a major benefit for contractors, the SML range now includes ductile iron brackets that provide continuity of material across the all-iron system. These brackets can be used for vertical and horizontal rainwater stacks without the need for pipe stack supports – saving costs for both the contractor and end user. The brackets are manufactured in accordance with BSEN877 – the European standard for lightweight

cast iron pipes and fittings.

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Buzon UK maximises outdoor space

Paving helps centre maintain green history Brett Landscaping has provided an effective Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) for Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone. Since the building has been built on a green site, Warings had to fulfil a legal requirement made by Kent County Council to manage water drainage. Brett Omega Flow was the chosen pavior as it was thought to be the most suitable material to deal both with the resource centre’s drainage needs and to maintain the overall look and feel of the project. Unlike conventional paving it has purpose designed nibs to ensure optimum permeability rates. (

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Maximising the ability to use premium flat roof spaces and balcony areas in apartment blocks, the high quality, adjustable screwjack pedestals from Buzon allow the creation of paved, stone or timber decks that add value to new build and refurbishment projects. With Buzon pedestals, a lightweight deck can be built directly over single ply roofs without adding significantly to the structural loading of the roof or the building. They can also be placed directly on top of a warm roof without damage to the waterproof membrane or insulation layer. *

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Picture worth a thousand breaths Leading green screen company Mobilane is breathing fresh air indoors and out with the launch of its latest innovation, LivePicture – a framed arrangement of plants that can be hung on either interior or exterior walls. The living ‘picture’ creates a striking, spacesaving focal point, as well as offering a natural way to improve air quality. Mobilane has created LivePicture to meet the increasing demand for inventive ways to use plants, which have long been valued for the health benefits and sense of wellbeing they bring but which, in traditionally planted schemes, can take up valuable space. *

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Create a natural & sustainable timber play space with the NEW Orchard Range from Sutcliffe Play.

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Long Rake Spar produce three categories of Green Roof substrates, each containing a blend to specific proportions of recycled and lightweight aggregates with composted bio-waste products.

The three products have been designed to suit most landscaping and ecological specifications.

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Focus & Innovation

Quayside charm with Bollards International As part of the £2 million regeneration of Hayle harbour in Cornwall, dual rail Bath Posts have been specified from Bollards International to enhance the striking quayside and promenade.

Hayle is one of the 10 parts of the Cornwall and West Devon mining landscape inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2006. In 2008 ING received outline approval to build 260 apartments on South Quay as part of its plans for Hayle Harbour. The company produced plans for a vibrant new scheme for South Quay, which includes a large amount of public open space, a new feature restaurant, a food store, 30 townhouses and apartments.

Delivered by contractor Carillion on behalf of Cornwall Council, the development is currently undergoing a significant transformation, yet the overall landscape design and supporting street furniture is in keeping with the traditional marine environment. To achieve this

contemporary look, Bollards International was approached to create a bespoke product that could fully withstand a marine environment and fit into the magnificent quayside and harbour walls – one of the marvels of Victorian marine engineering.

The product is based on the company’s existing Bath Post and Rail System with an inner structural fullygalvanised steel core and base plate.

The system utilises its unique EnviroCast process developed to incorporate environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable sources.

The company’s ethos is to find solutions at all stages of specification, production and on-site, be that in designing bespoke products, ensuring

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Practice votes Yeoman Rainguard a winner With over 20 years’ experience and a passion for stunning architectural design, Sutton Coldfield based practice Janes Architectural, has specified Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Systems on many of its award-winning projects. Simon Janes, from Janes Architectural Practice, explained: “We first used Yeoman Rainguard seven years ago, as its products were the perfect solution for our projects, many of which are bespoke designed houses at the ‘high end’ of the market. We didn’t want to fit standard, plastic rainwater goods and Yeoman Rainguard’s XL Aluminium range really fitted the bill providing a high quality product with the traditional appearance required and good value for money.” *

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CANAL makes a grand entrance CANAL manufactures and installs bespoke staircases and balustrades, whether it is a sleek spiral, floating cantilever or a winding helical. CANAL strives to keep a close working relationship with the architect, client and contractor, ensuring the project progresses smoothly. Previously, CANAL produced a striking helical staircase in a tight radius, which climbs throughout a four-storey home. The mild steel staircase features floating curved glass balustrade in-fill panels and a smooth soffit, creating an elegant curve. Finished in a subtle grey and white, the project colour scheme complements the hand-stitched leather handrail and surrounding interior detail in this London property. *

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Portakabin redeploys London 2012 modular buildings Portakabin has announced that all 600 building modules that it supplied for the London 2012 Games have now been recycled and re-used to provide accommodation for other organisations around the UK. Portakabin was one of the first suppliers on the Olympic site, providing a three-storey building for 400 Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) staff at Stratford in 2008. This major development accommodated high specification offices, security facilities, and an extensive training centre. Many of the buildings were supplied by Portakabin for London 2012 complete with air conditioning, security alarm systems, furniture, data communications, and access ramps and steps. (

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Innovative repair techniques secure masonry Three 24-storey 1960s tower blocks on the Edward Woods Estate in west London, owned by the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, have undergone a £12m refurbishment to extend their life by 40 years. Structural repair specialist, Helifix, undertook reinforcement of the calcium silicate brickwork in all stairwells to ensure that these areas were strong enough to take the weight of external over-cladding and render. HeliBars were bonded into the mortar joints every third course on both sides of each stairwell and grouted ResiTies, which secured both leaves, were then hooked over the bars and bonded into the perp ends of the brickwork.

Dual purpose, lockable ICT desk A UK manufacturer has designed a dual purpose, fully lockable ICT desk that is excellent value for money. The bespoke design allows schools and colleges to utilise ICT classrooms for normal lessons.

Monitors, keyboards and PC base units are fully locked away yet are quickly accessible when required. The monitor moves down within the unit to become completely hidden. The multi-purpose desk unit has built in cable management holes and is 1100mm wide as standard.

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Yorkon has installed the UK’s largest modular building project to be built in the health sector. The £17.9m contract for principal contractor Kier Construction is for a new Women and Children’s Centre at North Middlesex University Hospital. Due to be handed over later this year, the project was manufactured off-site at the Yorkon production centre in York. 152 steel-framed modules up to 18m long and weighing up to 18.5 tonnes were craned into position in just 28 days.The installation took place within the hospital grounds and in close proximity to existing facilities that remained in use throughout.

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Eco-friendly equipment enables challenging play Play equipment specialist Sutcliffe Play has launched a new range of environmentally-friendly play equipment which encourages physical, challenging play and social interaction. Orchard, a new range of wood-based clamber units and trim trails, has been designed to fulfil many of the developmental needs of children. Close attention to detail has ensured that Orchard is ideal for withstanding the outdoor environment. The posts feature rubber ‘hats’ and aluminium ‘shoes’ to protect the wood from the elements, and the timber is treated against wet rot, dry rot and insect infestation. The rope used is steel cored and extremely strong. *

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Recycling unit to engage the user

The launch of Wybone’s multi-sensory, solar powered Strobe signifies an industry first in interactive recycling. This allencompassing design includes audiovisual feedback and tactile Braille text ensuring inclusivity. Every aspect of this unit has been designed to encourage and promote recycling and ultimately boost recycling rates, whilst also engaging the user. Transparent panels help to quickly identify waste streams on approach, whilst audio messages “thank you for recycling” trigger the deposit counter and flashing LEDs. Bespoke audio messages and artwork options make the unit unique to each location whilst solar power creates a standalone unit with minimal installation. (

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Dulux Trade All Seasons Masonry paint was selected for the exterior work

A selection of Dulux Trade products has been used in the internal and external redecoration of a development of flats managed by Plymouth Community Homes. Dulux Trade All Seasons Masonry paint transformed the exterior walls on the five blocks of Packington Street flats and Dulux Trade Pyroshield Eggshell was specified for the interior redecoration of the communal areas of the properties.

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hen it came to the internal work, the main priority for Karl Donegan, team leader of the programmed maintenance team at Plymouth Community Homes, was to meet the mandatory Class O rating of the Building Regulations Approved Document B for high traffic areas, such as the public spaces and escape routes.

To ensure the flats complied with the legislation, Dulux Trade Pyroshield Durable Eggshell was selected. The flame retardant coating inhibits the spread of fire on previously painted surfaces and upgrades the fire classification of surfaces from Class 3 to Class O in line with the Approved Document B. Karl Donegan explains: “For the internal redecoration of the communal areas, there were a couple of things to consider. The need to keep our residents safe and meet the building regulations is top of the list but in addition to that, we want a high quality

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finish that lasts.

“We specified Pyroshield Durable Eggshell safe in the knowledge that it would meet our requirements and offer a longlasting finish, which helps to extend the maintenance cycle – a big bonus for us. As well as that, the water-based formulation of the product makes it quick-drying and helps to get the job done speedily which is an important factor to consider when redecorating communal areas that our tenants need frequent access to.”

As the decoration was taking place during the winter months, Dulux Trade All Seasons Masonry paint was selected for the exterior work. Formulated using patented technology, the coating gives up to 15 years’ lasting protection and is particularly suitable for use in difficult climates due to its quick drying and recoat time. It is also shower resistant within 15 minutes.

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We knew it would be easy and efficient to apply, and achieve a great finish even in poor weather conditions. As the buildings hadn’t been decorated for some time, we pre-treated the substrates with a fungicidal wash before applying a mist coat and two full coats of the All Seasons Masonry paint, which will allow us to make the most of the paint’s 15 year life cycle.”

Commenting on the finished result, Karl added: “The transformation to the exterior of the building is fantastic. The tenants helped to pick out the colour scheme and each of the five blocks is painted in a different shade – a huge improvement on the grey exterior that was there before.

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