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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE September 2018

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UK Bronze & Water Art LTD Working with Escar UK Bronze ESCAR UK BRONZE designs and creates beautiful sculptures, statues, water features, fountains and stunning life studies in high quality cast bronze.

ur work ranges from small figures and popular water features, to full-size animals including a rhino, gorilla and range of amazing washing elephants and even extends to the mythical Pegasus, boasting an impressive 4 metre wing span. We also undertake world class commemorative works of art within the private and public sectors. Some of our public works can be viewed on streets and places of interest in the UK, including the statue of L.S. Lowry in Greater Manchester and Lord Montagu at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. In a cold snap nature imposes its own art on our elephant, which has captured the interest of several national newspapers. We also provide a comprehensive array of restoration, repair and installation services. Our portfolio encompasses historic statues, heritage plaques and war memorials to mention just a few examples. In this arena our expertise is often sought on a consultative basis. At the Landscape show we are launching our new company, UK Bronze & Water Art, which will focus on

trade customers to provide a more dedicated platform; as well as introducing a new service for water driven projects, including design and installation, pond construction, water management expertise. Additionally, we will be displaying some of our most recent designs including a four elephant fountain and our â€œstag head urnâ€? both of which have received high acclaim from our regular admirers.

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Industry News September 2018

Mace submits plans for £100m Harwell research project duo Mace has lodged plans to build two major research facilities at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.

The two facilities costing around £100m to build will be delivered over the next three years. The first project is the new Rosalind Franklin Institute, named after the pioneering woman scientist who paved the way for the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA by Crick and Watson. It will bring together academic and industry researchers to tackle major challenges in health and life sciences and accelerate the discovery of new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions of people around the world, such as dementia.

The second project on the Harwell research campus is the National Satellite Testing Facility. The new facility will enable UK companies to develop the next generation launch technologies and testing capabilities to allow the UK to construct satellites and deliver payloads into orbit, capitalising

on the estimated 3,500 – 10,000 satellites that are due to be launched by 2025. This will be built in two phases with two distinct buildings R114 and R100. Hoare Lee has delivered MEP design with Aecom also is providing project management and cost consultancy support for both building facilities. The Harwell Campus is a public-

private partnership between Harwell Oxford Partners, U+I Group PLC, the Science and Technology Facilities Council and the UK Atomic Energy Agency. As one of the world’s most important science and innovation locations, it is seeing rapid growth in the Life Sciences and HealthTec sector with over 1,000 people working in this field alone at Harwell.

September 2018 Industry News

Wembley to get Europe’s first multi-storey coach park Developer Quintain is to build Europe’s first multistorey coach park at Wembley. The vast purpose-built parking complex will boast pink painted decks and contain 290 dedicated coach spaces over two levels. A further five-storeys of over 700 car spaces will also be located above one end of the complex Civils specialist O’Keefe has completed groundworks for the complex in a contract worth £13m.

will be able to accommodate over 1,000 vehicles. Matt Voyce, Executive Director (Construction) of Quintain, said: “We are very proud to be able to bring forward such a unique and innovative project at Wembley Park. “Working closely with Huber, who has an excellent track record of delivering large scale parking solutions, we very much look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to Europe’s first multi-story coach parking complex.”

Now German car park design and build specialist Huber will lead construction of the above-ground structure under a £28m contract that will complete in autumn 2019. The novel design by architect Potter Church and Holmes has taken inspiration from the Rubik’s Cube, using innovative engineering to ensure coaches, cars and pedestrians are able to co-exist. Perforated metal cladding showing silhouettes of celebrating fans will adorn the sides of the coach park At full capacity, the parking complex will accommodate up to 16,500 visitors for Wembley Stadium and the SSE Arena, Wembley, as well as the surrounding 85-acre development taking place at Wembley Park. Coaches will be organised according to length, height and weight and when fully utilised the entire structure

North East housing association plans 500home investment North East housing association Bernicia plans to invest £190m into new homes and existing properties over the next five years. The Northumberland-based group, which merged with fellow North East landlord Four Housing around two years ago, said the investment package would deliver at least 500 new homes by 2023. Bernicia will also invest £60m into improving its existing housing stock and boost support services for its 60,000 customers who live in properties across Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, County Durham and Hartlepool. The £70m turnover housing provider is headquartered in Ashington and employs 550 people at four North East sites. Chief Executive John Johnston said: “Bernicia is in an ideal position to help drive forward the North East’s vision for growth and prosperity, especially within the housing sector. Our investment strategy is an exciting opportunity for us to build on the high levels of customer satisfaction we have, delivering the high quality, affordable homes that our region badly needs now and in the future.”

Industry News September 2018

Remmers showcase at W18/Elements Exhibition

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Environmentally-friendly and sustainable aren’t just buzzwords for Remmers (UK) Ltd, who will showcase their new LW-722 [eco] stain finish at the W18/Elements Exhibition which starts on 30th September. Replacing fossil fuels with biomass process technology, they have used cutting edge technology to create a coating that protects both wooden windows and the environment. Manufacturing high-quality wood coatings since 1949, Remmers is a family-run company based in Germany turning over €300 million annually. Remmers (UK) offers options for factory and site application, including state-of-the-art, environmentallyand user-friendly, water-based systems. Remmers’ customerfocused approach is backed by a team with decades of experience in the British wood protection industry. Come and visit us from 30th Sept – 3rd Oct, Stand P210, Hall 6, NEC Birmingham.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE! • Easy and quick to apply by trowel or spray • Extremely fast drying time • Universal use: internal or external and new & old buildings • Unbeatable flexibility • Excellent crack-bridging capability >2mm • Strong resistance to hydrostatic pressure • Highly adhesive to most common building substrates • Overcoat in just over 4 hours • UV-resistant • Can be over-coated with Remmers coatings • Extreme resistance to frost and salts • Solvent & bitumen free – low odour

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September 2018 Industry News

Construction work is on the up but still underperforming The value of new construction contracts in July reached £4.6 billion, a 6.5% increase compared to June and the first month to see growth since March. However, the two largest sectors, residential and infrastructure, continued their slump in July with much lower activity levels, decreasing by 28% and 24% respectively compared to the same time in 2017. The latest edition of the Economic and Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain. The largest project in July was the £650m House of Commons Northern Estate Refurbishment Programme (see table above), more than five times the value of the second largest project on the month. With only four of the top ten largest projects having a value of over £100 million, there is a distinct lack of ‘mega projects’ that the sector is typically accustomed to. Across the sectors, commercial and retail projects saw the biggest jump in figures, with a 67% spike in contract value compared to the previous month. This is largely thanks to the aforementioned House of Commons

Northern Estate Refurbishment Programme and the sector having three of the four largest construction projects in July. The remainder of the industry was a mixed bag, with the education sector increasing contract value by 20%, whereas medical and health construction disappointingly decreased by 44% on the month. Regionally it was London that led all locations for contract value in July, with 27.5% of the total, a much larger proportion than recently seen in the capital across 2018. Following London was the North West with 10.8% and then Yorkshire and Humberside with 9.4%. Commenting on the figures, Michael Dall, lead economist at Barbour ABI, said: “Whilst it’s encouraging that the total value of construction contracts increased in July, the sector is still considerably underperforming compared with the figures seen in 2016 and 2017. Part of the issue could be attributed to the lack of ‘mega projects’, particularly in the residential and infrastructure sectors, as the value has been considerably hindered so far in 2018 with, of course, Brexit playing its part, as confidence continues to fall and developers and investors hold back on big construction investments.”

Galliford Try wins £29m sports science centre contract race Galliford Try has is starting work on a new £29.3m contract to build a teaching and research centre at Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley campus. Work will see the creation of a new home for the Carnegie School of Sport. It will include research laboratories, an indoor rooftop sprint track for performance training and analysis and a roof walking track and terrace. Cliff Wheatley, Managing Director for Galliford Try North East and Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to be working with Leeds Beckett on such a prestigious project. “We have a proven track record in providing highquality buildings for higher education and we look forward to working with the University to ensure that their students and staff have the world-class sports science facilities they demand.” Professor Peter Slee, Vice-chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, said: “This £45m world-class facility will underline our global reputation for delivering highimpact sports teaching and research. “It is part of a wider £200m programme of investment across our campuses which will further increase the positive contribution we make to our city region and beyond.”

Industry News September 2018

Vivalda Group plc sees 19% growth in 2017 The UK’s leading supplier of rainscreen cladding systems, Vivalda Group plc, has confirmed strong growth for the year ending December 2017, with its turnover increasing by 19% to £31m. Despite the chronic under performance of the construction sector, the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Brexit and the impact of the Carillion collapse, Vivalda has continued to grow its business via a twin track strategy of unrivalled product quality and service to satisfy the needs of the expanding off-site fabrication market. The business, which now boasts eight locations throughout the UK and Ireland, took the decision last year to stock only fully certified cladding products – providing assurance and building trust among specifiers and contractors. The company has also invested more than £250,000 in new technology, enabling it to supply finished products to the fastgrowing off-site building fabrication sector. Vivalda’s chairman, Peter Johnson, said: “Given ongoing challenges facing the building industry the past 18 months have not been easy for many businesses. “And yet despite this – by sticking to our strategy of investing in technology, people and our customers – we have continued to grow our company by nearly 20% year on year. At the same time, we have also been pleased to see our PURA Facades business go from strength to strength, on the back of sustained demand for its range of natural cladding products using stone, terracotta and glass reinforce concrete.” Voted in 2018 by the London Stock Exchange as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, Vivalda has not been afraid to innovate and invest to differentiate itself from other rainscreen cladding distributors.

While the company’s turnover has continued to increase, so has the productivity of the business. Based on its 2017 accounts, Vivalda’s value added per employee* comes in at £94.300, which according to the UK Industry Performance Report (2016) is more than £30,000 above the construction sector average of £63,700. Johnson concluded: “While a healthy top line figure is always good to see, this is only the tip of the iceberg as far as business performance is concerned. During 2017, we worked hard to improve our productivity and accuracy, while reducing our waste. We’re very much behind the focus of the government’s new Construction Deal and believe that the attention on efficiency and productivity is vital to the long-term health of this vital UK industry.”

September 2018 Industry News

Morgan Sindall wins £60m newlook motorway services landscape. Work will start shortly and will sustain 400 jobs during the construction phase. Morgan Sindall’s managing director for the North, Barry Roberts, said: “We are really excited about working with Extra to deliver this phase of the project, realising the vision that has been set out by our customer. Morgan Sindall has clinched the main building contract for a new concept £60m Motorway Service Area at Junction 45 of the M1. To be named Leeds Skelton Lake Services, the project has been designed with exposed long-span glulam timber beams and a ‘living green roof’ to blend with the natural landscape.

Extra MSA Group’s new-look motorway services facility will also include a new food court-style building, which will provide a wide range of food and ancillary retail outlets, a business centre, filling station and 100-bed hotel. There will also be an upperfloor viewing deck overlooking Skelton Lake and the surrounding

“This is a major investment for the region and we will do everything we can to support and work closely with Extra to create jobs and offer opportunities to local people and companies during the construction works.” The project is due to be completed in time for a Summer 2019 opening.

Pipefitters paid to do nothing on Crossrail Teams of pipefitters have been paid to do nothing in the panic to meet Crossrail’s busted deadline. Site sources told the Enquirer that the workers were even having their accommodation bills paid without ever having set foot on the site. One source said: “When the word came down to get things done at all costs everything was thrown at the job. Contractors needed pipefitters but not straight away – but once they found them they were scared of losing them to another job. So they were put on standby on full pay and had their lodge taken care of.” Spending details are emerging after the Enquirer revealed a costs row is brewing between contractors and Crossrail after it was confirmed the project will be at least nine months late. The source said: “Even with the work completed there’s a load of huge bills in the system that both sides are going to be arguing over.” Transport for London Commissioner Mike Brown told a London Assembly hearing yesterday that the total amount of additional construction costs was still not known.

Landscape

External Works & Landscaping September 2018

LANDSCAPE Show is back this September THE INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW with another unmissable line-up! LANDSCAPE Show is returning this September 18th & 19th for another year uniting Garden Tuesday 18Landscape & Wednesday 2018 - Battersea Park, London Designers, Architects19 and September Contractors alike all under one roof for two days. The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 18th & 19th of September 2018. Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 2,000 visitors and over 40 CPD accredited seminars.

As the key trade show for the industry, they are dedicated in showcasing a vast range of suppliers and manufacturers from across the industry, displaying their latest, cutting-edge products, technologies and innovations. Come down to Battersea Park on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th September 2018 to select, source and network! With over 40 media titles and trade associations supporting the show including Construction Update and 200+ new and returning exhibitors, LANDSCAPE promises to deliver a diverse range of products, from Outdoor Furniture, Living Plants and Trees, Planters, Stone and Decking to mention just a few. So the LANDSCAPE Show is a go-to event for any professional designer looking to source new product ranges to use within their projects.

Alongside their extensive exhibitor base, LANDSCAPE is bringing back their CPD Accredited Seminar Programme to allow visitors to earn up to 11 CPD points whilst attending the show.

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Featuring some of the industry’s most prominent names, LANDSCAPE has carefully designed their Seminar Programme to touch on integral topics from various sectors of the industry.

Ceylan Ombregt & Charlotte Wilberforce from Martha Schwartz Partners, Robert Myers from Robert Myers Associates and Andrew Wilson from Wilson McWilliam Studio.

So there is something for everyone looking to learn! Some of their most notable speakers include Ian Hunter from Materials Council discussing the topic of ‘Innovative Materials for Landscape Projects’ and Stone Federation’s Giles Heap, Gordon Hines and Michael Gorman discussing ‘Using British Stone’.

Not mention LANDSCAPE has also brought together some of the industry’s legendary Garden Designers for their ‘Meet the Designer’ sessions allowing visitors get insight into these renowned designers’ experience and work. Feature world famed Luciano Giubbilei from Luciano Giubbilei Garden Design, hugely innovative Patricia Fox from Aralia and ground-breaking Julie Toll from Julie Toll Landscape and Garden Design.

There is no need to register your interest for the seminars in advance, simply turn up on the day. To keep updated on our seminar programme check online at www.landscapeshow.co.uk. But that’s not all. LANDSCAPE 2018 brings many more exciting events to the table. This year will see the return of their inspiring ‘PechaKucha’ session featuring many renowned Landscape Architects such as Carolyn Willits from CW Studio,

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Our biggest year yet, the show is open from 10am-6pm on Tuesday 18th September and from 10am-5pm on Wednesday 19th September. Both the exhibition and all seminar sessions are free to attend. Simply register in advance at:

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Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 September 2018 - Battersea Park, London The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 18th & 19th of September 2018. Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 2,000 visitors and over 40 CPD accredited seminars.

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External Works & Landscaping September 2018

Home House, London

Image © Neil Kenyon @ Arki Magazine

Home House is an award winning private members club, located in Portman Square, London. Based in a series of historic Grade II listed Georgian town houses, Home House

CASE STUDY

provides outstanding facilities for its members including luxurious accommodation,

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superb restaurants and bars, a fitness suite and unique private room hire spaces.

Project Summary

Ecodek Select Club installer, the Outdoor Deck Company were commissioned to install over 220sqm of new ecodek® Heritage composite decking on Buzon support pedestals to create a large decked terrace area within the club’s private garden. Set within the walled courtyard of the House, the garden is a real hidden gem with

Central London terrace refurbishment

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seasonal flowers, a striking raj tent, parasol tables and a champagne bar.

Client

Home House were looking for a durable, minimal-maintenance, slip resistant flooring with

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superior safety qualities without compromising on aesthetics for this glamorous outdoor

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space. After much consideration the carefully selected ecodek® Heritage composite deck

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boards delivered all this and more…. The new composite decked terrace is the perfect outdoor space for members to enjoy drinks and dining during the summer months.

Outdoor Deck Company

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Ecodek Unit 13 Abenbury Way, Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham LL13 9UZ UK Phone: 01978 667 840 email: enquiries@ecodek.co.uk

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Home House, London

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Jessica Bardwell of Home House had this to say about the impact the new area has had on members and staff alike; ‘From Sunday BBQs, al fresco dining and early glasses of champagne, Home House members are very much enjoying our newly installed decking. For early evenings throughout the summer, the Garden often becomes the heart of action of the House, a fabulous way to unwind and meet friends and colleagues and the newly fitted decking really sets the tone for a quality evening ahead.’ Jessica continued ‘Members and staff alike have commented on the new installation, which has proved to be slip resistant and free of gaps for ladies in stilettos and we are extremely pleased to have worked with Ecodek, who have showcased their product at a fine level in the grounds of Home House.

External Works & Landscaping September 2018

Woodscape has been creating beautiful hardwood street furniture and external structures for some of the UK’s most vibrant public spaces for nearly 40 years, and remains a privately-owned, family-business that showcases British craftsmanship at it’s best. From complex, bespoke designs through to our classic bollard & seating ranges, you can be assured that your furniture is in experienced hands. We are proud to #designthenation alongside the UK’s leading Architects & Landscape Designers, as well as many public and private sector clients, by developing solutions that not only respond to the needs of Britain’s rapidly growing communities, but also contribute to the creation of outstanding public spaces.

PROJECT:

ZIG ZAG BUILDING

The Zig Zag Building in London, part of a £2.2 billion regeneration scheme of Victoria, won ‘Commercial Development of the Year’ at the 2016 Property Marketing Awards. Designed to be a ‘thoughtful’ building - it provides enriching environments to create healthier and happier employees.

With this in mind, Woodscape were commissioned by Jupiter Asset Management to create bespoke seating for the outdoor balcony space. Bespoke hardwood horizontal slatted Saturn furniture was designed in the form of wall seats and tables, as well as ergonomic curved seats to follow the radii of the existing landscaping. All furniture metalwork was powder-coated to match the existing features of the building. Employees can now relax and enjoy the London views in a beautiful outdoor environment.

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PROJECT:

SLESSOR GARDENS, DUNDEE

Dundee City Countil wished to achieve 9 themed areas within Slessor Gardens, located in the Central Waterfront area of Dundee, and they utilised our Clifton Seat, Large Bale Seats, Chaise Longues and Pergolas. The Queen attended to formerly open the gardens in July 2016.

PROJECT: CHESTER TOWN CENTRE

Due to their experience in producing custom features for the contractor previously, Woodscape were chosen to help bring the vision of artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi to life in these traffic calming measures for Chester town centre, as well as manufacturing new seating for the area. Working closely with Art Fabrications on the production of these bollards has resulted in some truly stunning pieces, that moved beyond signage and pedestrian safety to become admired works of art. Woodscapeâ€™s advanced CNC capabilities allow the production of hardwood furniture with a level of bespoke detail and finish beyond many suppliers.

Find out how Woodscape can revitalise an urban space with bespoke hardwood street furniture by calling us today on 01254 685185 or emailing sales@woodscape.co.uk

External Works & Landscaping September 2018

Workforce productivity: What makes a good GPS tracking system? “If a GPS system helped you take on one extra job per week, and if overtime payments could be reduced by a couple of hours per week, what would your return be per employee?”

andscape contracting is labour intensive. With many vehicles, drivers and sites to manage, and customers spanning a wide radius, a popular tool for improving workforce productivity is GPS tracking. A good tracking system doesn’t just tell you where your vehicles are, it provides information that is directly relevant to your business operations. The following points will help you choose a system with the strongest reporting capabilities:

1. Which reports will I need to improve productivity and operating costs? Accurate timesheets teamed with late arrival and early departure alerts will reduce undue overtime claims and ensure your customers get the hours of service that they pay for. Matt O’Conner, Managing Director of John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance advises “Quartix vehicle tracking lets you take control of your fleet, improve operational efficiency and manage costs, safety and time.” Tracking reports also provide proof of attendance on-site, and the data is useful in response to customer queries.

2. Which reports can identify actions needed to lower fuel costs? To help your drivers become more fuel efficient, you must know how your vehicles are being driven. Reports that include daily route logs, driving style reports with acceleration and braking metrics and geofencing alerts to flag unauthorised journeys and unwarranted use of company fuel can help. “It doesn’t happen often, but if a driver does use our vehicle at a non-agreed time, we will see that on the system,” says Julie Renshaw of John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance. Helping a driver to improve their driving style can lower fuel costs significantly, in fact by up to 25% (Frost and Sullivan 2015).

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3. What other fleet insights can help reduce costly overheads? Real-time vehicle utilisation reports, often extending to ride-on equipment, ensure fewer vehicles are out of action and reduce unnecessary costs. Keeping all your fleet on the road will help to increase your capacity to service and charge customers. Some tracking systems also allow you to set up vehicle MOT, service and maintenance reminders. One of the reasons that Worcestershire-based Whiting Landscape opted for Quartix vehicle tracking was to monitor staff remotely. With most work completed on customer premises, the company could unknowingly lose a lot of money if staff were to leave early or arrive late. Quartix also offers the ability to identify your nearest vehicle to a postcode, so that you can best deal with requests in real-time. In one instance a John O’Conner driver had unintentionally parked a company van in an unsafe place. With this feature of the system, staff were able to quickly identify the driver and contact him about the issue.

4. How will a GPS tracking system support and help my drivers? The contracting market is competitive, and it’s critical to keep operational costs low and ensure quotes are competitive to help the business grow. Share these motivations with your workforce and encourage them to embrace GPS tracking by introducing incentives for exemplary driving behaviour, e.g. most improved driving style or most jobs completed on time. John O’Conner runs a staff incentive scheme, whereby the two best scoring drivers receive cash prizes each month, provided all drivers meet a certain standard. Your drivers are also well covered when it comes to false claims about their driving or punctuality. “Quartix vehicle tracking actually works in our drivers’ defence, it’s their personal protection in case of unfair claims”, Matt O’Conner explains. Drivers can be given access to their own tracking data and driving scores via the Quartix mobile app. This provides immediate feedback on their daily trips and lets them take control of their own progress.

With Quartix, short-term and rolling contracts offer you optimum flexibility - should your number of vehicles change, you aren’t tied in for several years. If you have a fleet of 40+ vehicles, special rates and longer-term contracts are optional. To learn how Quartix can help your business visit www.quartix.net, email enquiries@quartix.net, or call 01686 806 663.

External Works & Landscaping September 2018

At SAiGE Decking we believe that The Landscape Show is the perfect exhibition to meet existing customers, make new contacts within our vast landscaping industry as well as launch new products and showcase our existing product range. 18

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AiGE Longlife Decking have been supplying Composite Decking into the UK and Irish markets for the past 8 years and are proud of our reputation for providing a quality range of products at affordable prices whilst of course maintaining excellent customer service standards. We specialise in providing our environmentally sourced Composite Decking to the Trade in both hollow and solid decking profiles and are excited to introduce you and visitors to The Landscape Show to our new Composite Fencing by SAiGE which will be available from September 2018. At SAiGE we are committed to continuous development, adding new products and fulfilling our customers’ requirements. We are also looking at adding a dual coloured, co-extruded board to our range in 2019. We hold good stock levels within the UK of our decking ranges and are also supported by a network of stockists with additional opportunities for new stockists to join the network.

a variety of applications including; garden terraces, around swimming pools, balconies, pub gardens and so much more. The Solid Decking which is the same dimensions as the hollow decking can be used alongside the hollow boards for steps, facia boards and can also be used for commercial applications for councils and hotels as well as walkways, bridges and board walks.

SAiGE Contemporary Decking with a Grooved Finish is one of the highest rated anti-slip composite deck boards available in the UK (without the anti-slip inserts) and is available in a choice of Hollow and Solid Decking boards in Grey, Charcoal and new for Autumn 2018 – Coffee. Our Hollow Decking (3.6m x 143mm x 23mm) with its excellent tensile strength is suitable for Light Commercial and Residential use for

2017 saw the launch of SAiGE’s Rustic Decking range which is a solid decking board (3.6m x 140mm x 22mm) with a weathered effect this is ideal for those looking for a more traditional looking textured decking board but with all the advantages of SAiGE’s composite decking. The Rustic Decking is suitable for both commercial and residential use and is available in a choice of Walnut and Grey.

SAiGE works with Ryno Deck Support Systems to provide a total wood free solution, with aluminium subframe systems and adjustable pedestals and cradles. The system is clean, quick and easy to install and takes away the worry of rotting subframes. New for Autumn 2018 is Composite Fencing by SAiGE which we are launching at the Landscape Show. The composite fencing panel boards are available in a choice of Walnut, Grey and Charcoal and are supported by contemporary square grey aluminium posts. The fencing system is light weight and very easy to install and takes away the need for heavy gravel boards, unsightly concrete posts and fence panels which require constant maintenance. Composite Fencing by SAiGE also has a retrofit option which means existing concrete posts can be used in conjunction with a specialist fixing solution allowing the concrete post to be used with SAiGE’s new composite fence panels. fence panels. SAiGE Decking are exhibiting on Stand G23 at The Landscape Show and welcome the opportunity to talk Composite Products with you at the show.

For any additional information or free samples please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SAiGE Team on 01789 721 576 or email info@saigedecking.com. More information is available on our website www.compositedecking.co.uk

External Works & Landscaping September 2018

DuPont™ Plantex® Platinium: reliable ally against invasive Japanese knotweed, couch grass, giant reed, giant hogweed, marestail, horsetail, Himalayan balsam… the list of aggressive neophytes and all the expensive and ecological damage they can cause can seem like a nightmare. But landscaping professionals can rest easy: newly optimised Plantex® Platinium delivers the longlasting resistance required, without the need for toxic herbicides or mowing.

high-performance landscaping fabric that has been thoroughly and extensively tested, DuPont™ Plantex® Platinium now has further enhanced manufacturing technology for even greater protection. Plantex® Platinium forms a highly-effective, chemical-free barrier against weed penetration, while also being permeable to air and water and so enhancing soil health and stability. Easy to install, Plantex® Platinium offers very high tensile strength and comes in two convenient widths for a variety of site areas and needs.

while observations in the field have led to further improvements in its manufacture and application.

Proven performance against invasive weeds

In terms of the standard Plantex® Platinium product this has been achieved by:

Invented and manufactured by DuPont, Plantex® Platinium has undergone numerous and rigorous tests by the company’s Research & Development team. Over several years and in natural environments, it has demonstrated powerful resistance to weed penetration,

“DuPont originally developed Plantex® Platinium with a special focus on Japanese Knotweed, to address the increasing problem of invasive weeds spreading across Europe,” explains Carl Festré, EMEA Marketing Manager, Typar® and Plantex®, “the next phase has been to optimise and diversify the product, tailoring it carefully to more specific requirements or applications.”

• Giving the fabric an enhanced surface structure through the addition of a special bonding treatment that generates even greater resistance to Japanese Knotweed

• Adapting the UV resistance of the fabric to 3 years according to the limited product warranty to suit the installation and site requirements for the more typical use of the product. In standard applications, the fabric must be covered with at least 20 cm of gravel or soil and therefore requires only the appropriate UV protection to span the installation process – rather than the kind needed if the fabric will be exposed to direct sunlight over a long period of time.

Advantages of Plantex® Platinium • Easy, quick and worry-free installation with immediate and long-term results. Lightweight, Plantex® Platinium is available in widths of 2.5m and of 5m which requires fewer joints when covering large surface areas, thus reducing labour time and minimising potential points of vulnerability. (Installation

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greenhouse effect and improving soil health.

• Exceptional resistance to damage or tearing, which is particularly important during installation. Furthermore, the high integral strength of Plantex® Platinium ensures that the strands and filaments of the fabric will not fray or become displaced once installed.

• Offer a vital solution to EU regulations and UK HSE. Both UK and EU regulations will very likely limit or even prohibit the use of pesticides in the near future. Today, there is increasing awareness of the value of Plantex® Platinium as an economical, ecological and aesthetic solution for the protection of sensitive areas such as drinking water zones.

• Excellent water permeability which prevents the build-up of differential hydrostatic pressures, as can occur with a closed membrane system, and eliminates the need for additional drainage systems. • This highly effective water vapour and air permeability also supports the balance and natural processes of condensation and flow in the covered soil, avoiding mildew growth from trapped humidity beneath the fabric, so reducing any

A complete solution from DuPont Experts appreciate the complex challenges of eradicating Japanese knotweed. Thus, DuPont has combined a premium offering of advanced products and expertise into a complete solution to the nuisance of invasive plants. This consists of: Plantex® Platinium to control the plants above ground, plus Plantex® RootProtector and

Plantex® RootBarrier to confine the root and rhizomic systems, together with a clear-cut installation guide to ensure that adjacent runs will be impenetrable to unwanted roots. Only by working with such comprehensive products and guidelines can invasive plants be beaten.

The Future is bright for Solar Farms Alongside this typical-use offering, DuPont now also offers a specialised version of the fabric called Plantex® Platinium Solar. This product is dedicated to uncovered applications such as solar farms, or other such sensitive technical installations, where weed control presents particular challenges or can cause safety issues. Plantex® Platinium Solar can be left uncovered under UV radiation for 8 years according to the limited product warranty, thus reducing both installation costs and maintenance in the long run.

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Thorn Lighting at The Landscape Show 2018 Thorn Lighting, experts in the design of energy efficient, high quality exterior LED lighting, will be exhibiting a variety of both established and new products from the companyâ€™s portfolio. Ranges on the stand will include: Flow, the Urba range in Small, Deco and Bollard fittings and Thor Small, Thor Bollard and Dyana. Thornâ€™s exterior fittings provide the perfect lighting solution in terms of performance, quality of illumination, reduced maintenance and energy efficiency for any urban location, whilst providing a safer environment safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. Part of the Zumtobel Group, Thorn has just celebrated 90 years in the lighting industry. Thorn Tel: 01388 420042 email: uk.quotations@zumtobelgroup.com

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Established in 2002, Ecodek have been manufacturing composite decking and fencing since 2004. As the UK’s market leader in Wood Polymer Composite decking materials, we manufactured over 1 million linear metres of decking in 2017, consuming 3600 tonnes of recycled wood and plastic. www.ecodek.co.uk 01978 667 840 enquiries@ecodek.co.uk

Stand CP1

Over the past 12 years Escar UK Bronze has become one of the leading designers and producers of bronze statues, sculptures and water features in the UK. We design and produce a range of quality bronze products including, bronze fountains, bronze reptiles, bronze elephants, bronze figures, bronze pegasus, bronze deer and bronze animals. Our bronze collection also includes the woodland friends bronze collection that features fairies, goblins, elves, pixies, lepricorns, hobbits and more. www.ukbronze.co.uk

Stand C53

With over 70 years combined experience in the development and production of specialist urethane resin systems, Star Uretech has become a strongly driven urethane resin systems supplier that meets the needs of specific customer requirements where more conventional technology often suffers shortcomings. www.star-uretech.com +44 (0)1254 663444 info@star-uretech.com

Telephone: 01787 228229 Email: joy@ukbronze.co.uk

Stand E29

Woodscape has been creating beautiful hardwood street furniture and external structures for some of the UK’s most vibrant public spaces for 40 years. A privately-owned, family-business founded upon the guiding principles of designing and manufacturing hardwood furniture of only the highest quality. We remain firmly committed to this goal and are now widely regarded for creating wooden furniture that showcases British craftsmanship at it’s best. www.woodscape.co.uk sales@woodscape.co.uk 01254 685 185

Stand G23

Quartix GPS tracking system helps businesses improve fleet productivity, lower operating costs and improve driver safety. The system has been installed on over 350,000 vehicles with 12,000 customers worldwide. Each vehicle is fitted with a small tracking device which captures all the telematics data and vehicle movements. Quartix turns that data into easy to read reports that clearly identify where you can optimize and make improvements. There is no need for any separate software, you just log in via any internet connected device.

Stand G19

With expertise spanning two centuries, diverse industries and more than 90 countries, our company is uniquely positioned to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our market-driven innovation introduces thousands of new products and patent applications every year, serving markets as diverse as agriculture, nutrition, electronics and communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. +441438734000

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SAiGE’s Longlife Composite Decking is an environmentally sourced alternative to more traditional timber decking that looks and cuts just like wood but with added advantages of no splinters, rotting or warping, no need for sanding, painting or sealing and above all, we are so confident in our product that it comes with a premium warranty.

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Stand G19

At TCS Geotechnics it is our clear policy to transact only through merchants. Our commitment to our merchant partners is to strive to provide you with the most efficient and competitive service available on our range of specialist products and to build your business by helping you to effectively service your customer. www.tcs-geotechnics.co.uk 01942 218597 sales@tcs-geotechnics.co.uk

Stand G25

Thorn manufactures and supplies dependable, efficient, high-quality lighting. Our extensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting is developed to address the needs of wholesalers, contractors, specifiers and end users, for the widest range of applications. Our name is recognised throughout the world as standing for quality, reliability and ease of use. Supported by 90 years of expertise, we are proud to be known as a trusted partner, providing customers with invaluable insight and support beyond the product www.thornlighting.com/en

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Accoya® Sourced from fast growing sustainable forests, Accoya® wood, which spans eight decades of research, is a certified softwood which uses Accsys’ proprietary wood acetylation technology to deliver exceptionally high levels of performance, stability and durability. Boasting a 50-year guarantee for exterior use and 25-years when used in the ground, Accoya® wood offers all kinds of new possibilities and solutions for outdoor projects which may involve challenging and demanding applications. With a 50-year guarantee Accoya® wood is perfect for exterior windows.

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The UK’s largest independent timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, now offers the next generation of timber and panel products through all nine of its nationwide panel depots with both Accoya® and Medite®Tricoya® Extreme.

Accoya® wood’s low maintenance requirements mean it can be used for numerous exterior applications.

It can be used for virtually any joinery project and is a perfect solution for exterior cladding, siding and façades where aesthetics, less frequent maintenance, dimensional stability, durability and insulation value are key factors. Plus, for window frames, Accoya® wood is the material of choice. Not only does it have extremely low thermal conductivity but it matches or exceeds the durability and dimensionally stability of the best tropical hardwoods. It can be opaque coated or, for those wishing to enjoy the natural look of wood, translucent coated. Accoya® wood’s low maintenance requirements add to its cost effectiveness and environmental credentials.

Accoya® wood is also perfect for exterior cladding.

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Medite®Tricoya® Extreme This panel exhibits outstanding durability and dimensional stability, allowing it to be used in applications once limited to products such as concrete, plastics or metals. With the added benefits of light weight, sustainable raw materials and a guarantee of up to 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground, Medite®Tricoya® Extreme provides architects, specifiers and designers with an entirely new construction material, allowing greater design flexibility and endless opportunities for creativity.

Medite®Tricoya® Extreme was used in the door, window and even signage of this shop front.

The combination of acetylated wood fibre with the manufacturing technology of Medite MDF means it can be used in situations and applications where normal MDF panels cannot. However, it maintains all the design, fixing and machining flexibility of medium density fibreboards. Using sustainably sourced FSC® timber, Medite®Tricoya® Extreme is made using a highperformance resin which has zero added formaldehyde in its formulation, ensuring the product is also suitable for environmentally sensitive areas. James Latham’s Technical Timber Sales Development Manager, Justin Hayward explained, “These products offer ground breaking levels of performance in both stability and durability as well as outstanding environmental standards and they are fast becoming recognised by architects, joiners, specifiers and the construction industry as the materials of choice for exterior applications.“

Medite®Tricoya® Extreme was used to create this fantastic ‘Buzzbench’ which was used as a biotape for bees.

www.lathamtimber.co.uk marketing@lathams.co.uk 0116 257 3415.

Medite®Tricoya® Extreme offers a guarantee of 50-years when used above ground.

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Accoya selected for Australian three-tier restaurant in globallyrenowned Barangaroo development ÂŽ

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arangaroo House, a free-standing, threestory restaurant, has become one of the first projects in Sydney to utilise Accoya® wood cladding, the world-leading high performance, sustainable wood product, and the distinctive Japanese charring technique, Shou Sugi Ban. Situated in the heart of Barangaroo, a dynamic commercial and residential urban renewal project on the edge of Sydney Harbour, Barangaroo House opened in December 2017 and is the latest venture by one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, Matt Moran. The Barangaroo project has sustainability at its heart. With a commitment to becoming the first global precinct that is carbon neutral, the 22-hectare historically significant harbourside site is concerned with creating zero waste emissions, being ‘water wise’ and contributing to the overall well-being of the community. As a result, the internationally recognised mission celebrates design excellence, natural beauty, world-class eco-living and its aboriginal history to preserve the project for future generations.

Inspired by the potential of creating a building in the round, the unique split level restaurant was designed by architects, Collins and Turner, taking on a remarkable organic form clad in charred Accoya®. Supplied by leading timber experts, Britton Timbers, 45mm of Dowelled Accoya® and 45mm of Half Dowelled Accoya® were laminated into a series of predetermined radii with a Shou Sugi Ban (medium char) finish applied to create a striking charcoal appearance. To further enhance the project, a layer of “Anthractite” a WOCA coating from Denmark was applied to compliment the overall design aesthetic. Due to Accoya®’s

superior dimensional stability, this coating will last twice as long in comparison to typical timbers, and will need minimal maintenance. The Accoya® wood cladding was then screw fixed to specially made aluminium anodised brackets to ensure the dowels were evenly spaced throughout the stable structure. Located on a prominent water front site, Accoya® was the the ideal choice for this stunning project thanks to its exceptional durability, reliability and stability properties. With a guarantee of 50 years above ground, Accoya® wood can withstand the harshest of external environments while resisting distortion and warping over its lifetime. Andrew Elston, Commerical Specifications Account Manager at Britton Timbers, commented: “In the Australian sun and surrounding elements of wind and salt air, we knew Accoya® was a material we could really rely on. It provided complete peace of mind with regards to its performance, its stability and its durability factors.” Huw Turner, Director of Collins and Turner, said: “It was wholeheartedly agreed that Accoya® would be the best solution for a long term outcome due to its hardwearing, versatile nature. Utilising Shou Sugi Ban was an ideal way to create a unique, striking building form which references ancient craftsmanship and traditions in a very contemporary

way. Along with the low maintenance requirements, the sustainability factor of Accoya® also significantly appealed to us and our client.” The Barangaroo reserve is no stranger to Accoya®. The R7 Tower,a landmark building within Barangaroo, used Accoya® wood cladding to create decorative external boxes on the façade of the buildings. Accoya® was selected primarily for its high performance factors and resilience but also for its ability to enhance the visual appearance of the building. Furthermore, Accoya® was the material of choice for outdoor seating within the heart of the Barangaroo oasis. Aesthetically pleasing but also exceptionally durable and rot resistant, the benches suit the natural surroundings while being perfectly capable of withstanding the extreme Sydney climate. Accoya® wood is produced using Accsys Group’s proprietary acetylation process, which chemically alters the cell structure of the wood to resist distortion. Certified Cradle to Cradle™ (C2C) Gold in recognition of its sustainability credentials, Accoya® wood has the added benefit of offering peace of mind for the environmentally conscious. Accoya® wood is available to buy throughout the UK and Ireland. www.accoya.com.

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Making Waves at Rossall Coastal Defence Ecology Park Three bridges with unique ‘wave’ style parapets were installed by CTS Bridges Ltd in the Mythic Coast inspired Ecology Park as part of the Rossall Coastal Protection Scheme. Artist Stephen Broadbent of Broadbent Studios was responsible for the design of the ecology park and his concept for the bridges required the parapets to have a wave effect made from hardwood spindles. CTS worked with Balfour Beatty and Broadbent Studios to develop the design into a buildable solution for the three bridges. Twelve spindles formed one wave effect and each of the ekki hardwood spindles were cut from a larger timber section to achieve the exact shape required. Once cut they were numbered prior to being methodically fitted by our joiners.

The Ekki hardwood deck has Hi-Grip Excel non-slip inserts to provide a slip resistant surface on the multi use bridges. The three bridges were manufactured by CTS at their factory in Huddersfield prior to being delivered and installed on site in time for the opening of the Coastal Flood Defence scheme carried out by Balfour Beatty for Wyre Council in partnership with the Environment Agency. CTS Bridges Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of footbridges in timber, steel or FRP. For more information contact enquiries@ctsbridges.co.uk www.ctsbridges.co.uk

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Tradespeople say heat is forcing them to down tools, and call for on-site water stations Apart from the recent thunder storms, Britain’s summer has so far proven to be a very un-British scorcher. With temperatures hitting sweltering highs, spare a thought for the bricklayers, carpenters and other tradespeople that have to work outside, and who have already had to endure the bitter Beasts from the East earlier this year. To find out how people on the country’s construction sites are handling the heat, the UK’s largest online supplier of ironmongery, IronmongeryDirect, has carried out a poll among its customers – mainly sole traders and small businesses.

The research reveals that almost 40% of respondents have been prevented from completing a job because of the hot weather. As many are self-employed, they are likely to be feeling the impact of any heat-induced pauses in work through loss of income. Their professional reputation can also take a battering despite making decisions to leave the site for safety reasons.

A Met Office spokesperson added: “We would urge high-risk groups including tradespeople to follow the Public Health England advice to take care in the sun, especially when temperatures are potentially reaching 30 degrees or more throughout this week - either stay out of the sun or be sensible and don’t go out in the strongest sunshine hours which are 11am to 3pm.”

questioned whether more should be done to protect tradespeople in extraordinary weather conditions: “This heatwave has been more prolonged and relentless than anything I can remember. With it not beyond the realms of possibility for this type of weather to become more frequent, I think it’s vitally important for tradespeople to receive more protection.”

In addition, half of the survey respondents felt that water stations should be introduced on-site to help them keep cool at work.

The heatwave is not all bad news. It has resulted in more work for builders - 25% of poll participants said they are being asked to install more swimming pools and 1 in 2 have noticed a higher demand for outdoor decking.

Wayne Lysaght-Mason, Managing Director of IronmongeryDirect, has

September 2018 External Works & Landscaping

Following extensive research and testing over the past two years in the UK and Scandinavia, this year PoolLock is excited to introduce its new HeatLock Thermofoam canvas with enhanced insulation properties. Thanks to the foamed insulation layer applied to one side of the canvas, heat transfer across the membrane is reduced by a factor of 3 when compared to standard fabrics for similar applications. HeatLock’s closed-cell foam structure ensure that PoolLock covers are not only the safest, but also the most energy-efficient available on the market. PoolLock’s unique hydraulic-drive system means that you do not need to have any electrical components near your pool. The electrical power pack used to operate the cover and drive the two hydraulic motors can be placed as far from the pool as required. Opening and closing the pool is as easy as turning a key switch, which means that the cover (and the pool) are actually used once installed. PoolLock safety covers provide a solid barrier between the water and surrounding area, effectively preventing any access to the water and making them the safest covers on

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the market. In addition, all PoolLock covers will reduce the amount of heat, water and chemicals lost through evaporation, which means pool owners can save money on electricity and chemical usage. PoolLock Automatic Covers offer you the safest, most convenient, most reliable and energy-efficient way to cover your pool. With over 30 years of experience, and installations in over 20 countries, PoolLock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of automatic safety and slatted covers for swimming pools.

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With over 30 years of experience, PoolLock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic and manual safety covers, automatic slatted covers and heat pumps for swimming pools. Thousands of satisfied customers in Britain over the past 10 years bear testament to the quality, service and reliability of PoolLock products. In 2013, PoolLock opened its first UK production facility in Gatwick, London, with installation teams that are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. The result: even better service and faster delivery times for our UK customers.

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Flooring September 2018

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Pigmented blue for easy application F78 is environmentally friendly and ready to use with no mixing necessary and can be resealed and stored for future use. If applied within 12 hours no priming is required when used with the appropriate Stopgap smoothing underlayment. Isolator Membrane - an impervious loose lay sheet designed to be laid over damp or contaminated subfloors. Available in 2 metre wide rolls Stopgap Isolator Membrane provides the perfect solution in any construction or refurb scenario where damp or contaminated floors are an issue. Trusted by the World’s leading flooring contractors the F. Ball range of products is guaranteed to perform in all types of situations where problem floors are an issue. As well as providing one of the most comprehensive range of products to combat damp or contaminated floors F Ball also provide an innovative Moisture Check System to remove any doubt and eliminate the risk of a failed installation. The system, designed by F Ball’s UK team of specialists has three phases - Check it, Measure it, Solve it.

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Specialising in quality timber products from solid boards, precision engineered, parquet to bespoke staircase and cabinetry, the Treehouse showroom in Londonâ€™s Notting Hill carries an extensive range of hardwood species rich in character, colour and form.

orking directly with clients, designers or architects, supplying materials or providing full installation, Treehouse can advise on all aspects of specification including the selection of timber, method of fit, design detailing and bespoke finishes. Treehouse was established in 1997 by furniture maker John Tate who with a passion for wood, has over 25 years experience in the industry.

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THREE REFURBISHED STAIRCASES AND WENGE FLOORING IN A HAMPSTEAD HOME Liasing directly with the client and interior designer Hazel Collins, Treehouse Flooring was commissioned to refurbish the flooring and staircases in this 3 storey home in Hampstead. Treehouse now offer their own bespoke colours, using traditional methods and eco friendly oils.

Clad an existing staircase with new treads, risers and scotia in engineered Oak with solid nosing, side returns and scotia.

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South Bank Tower, a new residential development by independent real estate firm CIT, is a London landmark building and the former HQ of publishing giants IPC Media. The 41-storey building has been extended upwards under CITâ€™s direction (it was originally built in 1972 as a 30-storey tower) and its layout and interior architecture completely redesigned by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Leading luxury interior designers Goddard Littlefair have now completed a stunning, three-bed, 220 sq m duplex apartment within the new upper floors of the development, located on a prime, west-facing corner on levels 36 and 37. The interiors scheme won the Gold Award for Residential Interiors at the 2016 London Design Awards, awarded last month.

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hen it came to the interiors concept, the Goddard Littlefair design team sought to give the luxurious apartment character and detail through a sophisticated design scheme, which respects the buildingâ€™s modernist heritage in terms of style, exercises restraint via simple forms and expresses a version of bespoke luxury that is revealed over time through subtlety and precise detailing. At the outset, Goddard Littlefair created the most dynamic layout

September 2018 Commercial Design

Littlefair designs award-winning Apartment in London’s South Bank Tower possible to capitalise on the apartment’s spectacular views. This involved installing tall screens to create interest, subtle zoning and delineation within the doubleheight space. The screens measure 6.195m x 0.7m and have a liquefied bronze finish; each one was made in three sections and then assembled on site. The apartment is arranged around a stunning, double-height living space, from where the view of the evening sunset over London’s west end through the huge-scale glass

windows is spectacular and formed the initial design inspiration for the scheme, expressed in a colour spectrum of rusts and ochres, together with a secondary palette of greys, oysters and soft blues. To make the view absolutely central, a formal seating area was arranged right up against the glass with no TV screen. A striking hanging sculpture in the living space is a central feature of the design. Strong, beautiful, transparent and designed by Goddard Littlefair in conjunction with Jona Hoad, this beautiful sculpture compliments

the interior colour scheme by refracting warm hues across the space as its catches the sun’s light. The lounge area features completely bespoke furniture by Goddard Littlefair, including a contemporary, low-backed sofa with inset pads, rolled bolsters and recessed piping, upholstered in a burnt orange velvet from Elitis. Two rust-coloured tub chairs, wrapped on the outside in black and grey herringbone fabric and with cream detail piping, rotate 360°, so that the owners can pour a cocktail

Commercial Design September 2018 and take in the whole view from west to east. The tub chairs are upholstered in materials from the Metaphors range by Abbott & Boyd, whilst the cushions are in a teal blue fabric from Rubelli. Lights to either side of the sofa are by Donghia, featuring special shades with an acrylic diffuser covering section, so that the bare bulb can’t be seen from above. Curtains here and throughout are very light and neutral, using oyster silk wool, together with ivory sheers. Goddard Littlefair Creative Director Richard McCready-Hughes explained ‘We didn’t want to compartmentalise the view or create any internal competition with it, so when it came to dressing the floor-to-ceiling glazing, the curtains we chose offer only a slight softening and insulation, in order to add warmth but not obscure the view.’ Directly behind the living area is a library space, demarcated by a bespoke, marble-topped console in Noir St Laurent marble, with striking veins of orange, black and grey, along with a chair by Giogetti. A freestanding bookcase to the rear of the library area was bespoke-

designed in dark-stained oak on a bronze skirting plinth and measures 2.04m high x 2m wide, with horizontal shelving and ‘liquid metal’ uprights, as well as burnt orange leather bookstands and integrated lighting. To the side of the library area is a seating/contemplation zone, with a Giogetti chair and footstool in soft tan leather and a small ‘origami’ table with a bronzed section. Here, the floor lamp is from Porta Romana, whilst a large white pot on the floor is from Jo Littlefair London. The wallcovering in this area is a striae silk in grey (Michigan 62-707 by Stereo Wallcoverings). To the right of the living area, also facing directly onto the Thames, the open-plan section of the lower floor of the apartment continues into a dining area, with a bespoke round dining table in book-matched walnut. ‘This is quite a contemporary detail, with the bookmatching done in quarters’, Richard McCready-Hughes noted, adding that ‘the table, which seats six, also features a scalloped edge and fine detailing to the legs.’ Chinaware is by Kelly Wearstler. The first enclosed area on this floor is a winter garden space, designed as a mini-orangerie or contemporary version of a classic garden room. It includes a vertical living wall of succulents, giant lanterns and planters on the floor and has been dressed as an inside-outside study, with a comfortable armchair, side-table, cushion, throw and rug, making it the perfect spot to read a book in the fresh air (via sliding glass doors) and take in the stunning view of the Thames and London’s roof tops beyond.

Warm oak flooring throughout works well with the burnt orange colour scheme, with copper accessories – especially in the kitchen area - and detailing completing the theme of warmth. Copper is used within the central hanging sculpture and in a band around the Baroncelli chandelier over the dining table. Warmth is added in signature Goddard Littlefair style throughout via the layering of accessories, which include a range of handcrafted ceramic pinch pots with gold or copper detailing from Jo Littlefair London and pieces by Tom Dixon. Artwork throughout the apartment makes witty reference to the building’s former life as King’s Reach Tower, the home of IPC Media, with iconic magazine covers

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and personalities from that era adorning the walls of the study, a further enclosed space on the apartment’s lower floor.

that it might face out towards the view, putting in extra closet space at the same time and extending the dressing room.

Art elsewhere in the scheme makes reference to cubist and modernist influences, such as the bronze ‘Rising Structure’ by Antonio Lopez Reche, located in the dining area and displayed on a Jo Littlefair London ‘Pimlico’ plinth. The scheme also features speciallycommissioned artworks by Louise Seabrook, who also acted as the project’s art consultant.

The master bedroom features a tranquil colour scheme, including lilacs, pinks, greys and deep aubergines, plus a bedspread and ombre-effect throw. A large-scale embroidered ‘sunburst’ artwork headboard above the bed picks up on this colourway and features lilacs and bronze.

On the upper floor of the duplex are two generous bedrooms, both en suite, along with a dressing room. Goddard Littlefair re-orientated the master bedroom from the original space plan so

The rug on the floor is bespoke, from Rimo and uses tone-on-tone silk with an interlocking graphic design. A dressing table is in a snakeskin texture embossed leather, with both a patent and suede feel in parts. Floor lamps are by Porta Romana, whilst

the bedside cabinet lights were bespoke-made by Donghia to a Goddard Littlefair design. ‘The bedside lights are made from black marble and wood’, Richard McCready-Hughes commented, ‘with a geometric cubist feel, again referencing the modernist heritage of the building.’ The guest bedroom has a stronger colour scheme, taking the sunset colours from the floor below and mixing them with teals and greens. A cream swivel chair and console complete the bedroom furniture. For more information please visit www.goddardlittlefair.com or www.southbanktower.com Photographer credit: Gareth Gardner

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Schöck meets curved balco Project Information: Main Contractor: C J O’Shea Group Ltd Architect: BUJ Architects Client: City & Docklands Property Group

Gateway Tower, Royal Victoria

When the Royal Victoria Dock finally closed to commercial shipping during the 1980s, it resulted in widespread dereliction and unemployment in that part of East London. At the time it would have been totally inconceivable that just over a generation later, the Royal Victoria would witness such remarkable and vibrant change. The latest landmark and part of the £1.2 billion transformation masterplan, is Gateway Tower (previously Pump Tower), just a few hundred yards west of the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. With its striking series of curved forms, it is an intriguing example of modern urban design. The 73 metre high, 24-storey mixed-use scheme provides 161 spaciously designed apartments and penthouses, with office and retail space at ground level sitting over an underground car park. Each apartment features a terrace, a winter garden style ‘sun lounge’, or a balcony. The design specifications on the project were demanding and the avoidance of thermal bridging at any of the critical connectivity points was naturally a key consideration. To counter any such problems, the widely used Schöck Isokorb structural thermal break element for concreteto-concrete applications was incorporated – but there was an installation challenge or two.

The Schöck Isokorbs were supplied with alternating depths of rebar

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ony challenge in Docklands Curved façade meant a tight radius

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The first being that there was a tight radius in which to position the thermal breaks, due to the unusual curved styling on the façade. To resolve the issue, the Schöck Isokorbs were supplied with alternating depths of rebar and 35 mm and 50 mm concrete cover to the tension bars. This allowed the rebar in the Isokorb to sit underneath the internal slab reinforcement and not clash with the bars from the Isokorbs on either side of each unit. In addition, Schöck also had to create a bespoke unit for one of the balcony types, where a beam was introduced to the balcony by the Structural Engineer, to reduce the deflection of the slab. The thermal break had to both connect the beam back to the slab, which required a bespoke unit in itself and also connect the beam at an angle to the insulation line.

The product type used at Gateway Tower is for concrete-to-concrete, but the comprehensive Isokorb range from Schöck also offers solutions for concrete-tosteel situations, a modular product for steel-to-steel applications – and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. When any Isokorb product type is incorporated into residential buildings, the required fRsi value – the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk that must be equal to or greater than 0.75 – is always comfortably met. The range also complies with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP

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2012, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration. There is also the security of independent BBA Certification. Contact Schöck on 01865 290 890; or visit the website at www.schoeck.co.uk for a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide; the Schöck Specifiers Guide and to view the full range of downloadable software.

Modern Construction and Overheating We have all experienced one of the hottest summers that the UK has had since 1977 and in its recently published report ‘Heatwaves: adapting to climate change’, the Environmental Audit Committee has called for tougher rules to ensure homes can deal with extreme heat. “The Environmental Audit Committee warns of 7,000 heat-related deaths every year in the UK by 2050 and also complains about a lack of regulation to prevent overheating in buildings” say representatives from Modern Masonry. As homes become more highly insulated, it is less easy for unwanted heat to escape during the summer months, resulting in a greater risk of overheating; a problem that is further compounded by a warming climate.

Alongside adequate ventilation and shading, the thermal mass

provided by concrete and masonry construction offers another means of tackling overheating. Concrete and masonry’s thermal mass allows it to absorb and later release excess heat, helping smooth out the gains and stabilise the internal temperature. Heat stored in concrete and masonry is expelled at the end of the day by ventilating the building with cool night air. The combined benefit of thermal mass and night ventilation is accounted for in the SAP overheating check, which allows a reduction in the peak internal temperature of up to 3.5°C compared to an equivalent

lightweight dwelling with night ventilation. Overheating in homes is increasing for two key reasons: 1. Summertime temperatures are gradually rising as our climate continues to warm. 2015 was the warmest year on record and the Met Office is predicting a temperature increase of around 3°C in the south of England over the 21st century. 2. There is a greater tendency for modern, highly insulated and airtight homes to overheat as heat is more easily trapped.

September 2018 Commercial Design Tom de Saulles, Building Physicist at The Concrete Centre offers his view: “As you would expect, the masonry and concrete sector has for many years highlighted the role of thermal mass in helping address overheating in homes and the dangers of lightweight construction. Numerous organisations have also published design guidance on overheating that acknowledges the role thermal mass can play in helping tackle the issue. The collective understanding of all these organisations underpins the masonry and concrete sector’s messaging on thermal mass. Some examples of these reports and design guidance are:

The use of thermal mass has become well established and is one of a number of good practice design techniques that can be employed to reduce the growing risk of overheating. Its use ranks highly in the London Plan hierarchy of overheating measures, which designers and architects should apply to new buildings. When it comes to modern construction, modern masonry homes can be designed to minimise the risk of overheating by deploying the thermal mass and other design measures whilst also delivering

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CIBSE TM60: Good practice in the design of homes, 2018

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The London Plan – cooling hierarchy, 2016

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Zero Carbon Hub: Overheating in Homes – The Big Picture, 2015

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Zero Carbon Hub: Solutions to Overheating in Homes, 2016

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Building Research Establishment - Overheating in dwellings – guidance document, 2016

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Good Homes Alliance: Preventing overheating, 2014

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NHBC Foundation: Understanding overheating – where to start, 2012

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Technology Strategy Board: Design for future climate, 2008

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Energy Savings Trust – energy efficiency best practice in housing – reducing overheating a designer’s guide, 2005

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Faber Maunsell: Control of overheating in future housing – design guidance for low energy strategies, 2003”

the highest levels of energy efficiency for heating in winter. Factory production or offsite construction does not in itself result in a greater risk of overheating. Concrete offsite solutions will have thermal mass, and this can be used with other design measures to reduce peak temperatures and likelihood of overheating. Conversely most timber and steel offsite solutions have low thermal mass and hence can only draw on the other measures in the hierarchy and are therefore more likely to overheat.

Guidance on thermal mass and how to use it can be found in Thermal Mass Explained, a publication available at www.concretecentre.com Technical information on Part L1A/SAP and the use of thermal mass in concrete and masonry housing is included in: Thermal Performance Part L1A 2013 available at www.concretecentre.com. Read the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) Heat Inquiry on www.parliament.uk

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Flexenergy Pipe Technology Specified for NHS Orkney Hospital A new £64m hospital and healthcare facility being built on Orkney will include latest technology pipework that is sustainable and highly energy efficient. Glenrothes-based pipe specialists Flexenegy provided 200 metres of pre-insulated pipe to carry heating and boosted cold water between the hospital’s newly-built energy centre and the main building. The Flexalen pipe is highly thermal-efficient, fully recyclable and, being made of polybutylene, will not corrode, unlike traditional pipe materials. The hospital has been designed to put people first and make a positive contribution to the environment, local community and economy; once complete, island residents will no longer have to travel outside of Orkney for routine care.

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Bespoke Fabrications for Hinkley Point C Modular Accommodation Flexenergy’s specialist prefabrication expertise has played a key role in a modular village providing a hotel-style living environment for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site. The company, one of the UK’s leading pre-insulated polybutylene pipe specialists, has manufactured bespoke pipe components for heating and hot water distribution systems for the 44 blocks of accommodation, with ensuite bedrooms, housing almost 1,500 operatives on the Hinkley Point C construction site and in Bridgewater, Somerset.

For Flexenergy the project involved providing coiled pipe and prefabricated sections to connect air source heat pumps to the accommodation blocks on the two sites, supplying 110 ‘U’ shaped

and 16 ‘L’ shaped fabrications as well as 400 metres of pipe. The sections were assembled and tested before being shipped in batches in line with construction schedules. Flexenergy’s Sales Director, Sandy Fairley commented: “This has been a significant project, underlining our capabilities for bespoke prefabrication, in this case linked to the provision of heating and hot water to the modular accommodation blocks. The ease of installation, coupled with the pipe’s high thermal efficiency and recyclability, made for an attractive and flexible proposition for the contractors.”

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ow available from Rinnai is the HD55i, a heavy duty high efficiency gas fired continuous flow water heating unit with optimal fuel consumption, and in like-for-like comparisons with more traditional methods, is more cost effective over a lifetime. Rinnai is an acknowledged global leader in the manufacture of tankless hot water heating units with group sales approaching £2 Billion. The Rinnai HD55i Internal water heater is a wall hung, gas fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water at 820 litres per hour at a 50°C rise. The HD55i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend. As with the whole of the Rinnai range the HD55i is ErP A-rated and is super lowNoX ready for the next phase of

eco-design. The unit is compact, reliable and combines industry standards with innovation and quality.

in use. The Rinnai HD55i is a fully modulating 52.6kW unit that can also be installed in a manifold arrangement.

The HD55i operates between 1-10 bar pressure, which is suitable for mains cold water supply and systems with booster pumps and reaches water temperatures of up to 85°C, making the HD55i suitable for secondary return systems.

This ensures that the system can and will meet any hot water demand at all peak times, no matter what the demand.

Rinnai Heavy Duty continuous flow gas fired water heaters feature outputs up to 58kW and water can be delivered at very precise, high volume temperature control. The smart digital controller regulates to within +/- 1ºC without any variation of temperature even with additional outlets. All models have full electronic ignition with no pilot light and operate on demand only, consuming no gas when not

Typical applications include major restaurant chains, industry offices, hotels, sports centres, schools, sports clubs, shower blocks in holiday parks – anywhere with a need for extremely reliable supplies of hot water delivered economically and at energy efficiency levels surpassing all building regulations and European standards. For more information on the RINNAI product range visit:

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Healing communities - Vivalda supports BBC SOS Grenfell project A big-hearted team from Vivalda, the UK’s largest supplier of external cladding, recently lent a hand to support a hugely worthwhile BBC DIY project, supporting the local community in the wake of the Grenfell fire.

When the company’s London branch, in nearby Royal Park, was approached by BBC producers to fabricate and supply fascia board to clad the renovated Dale Youth Boxing Club and a brand new community centre, the answer was a resounding yes. Gary Fitzgerald, regional director at Vivalda’s London branch, said: “Given the fact that we’re based just a stone’s throw from Grenfell we didn’t have to think twice to support this cause. The lads at the branch really pulled out all the stops to ensure we gave 100 per cent – working after hours and coming in over the course of several weekends to get the job done.”

Working in close co-operation with the BBC’s build team and cladding manufacturer Marley Eternit, the Vivalda team cut-to-size and prepared almost 150 sheets of high performance, non-combustible architectural panels for the two projects.

Entitled “DIY SOS: Grenfell” the two programmes will be broadcast on BBC1 on Wednesday 5 and 12 September at 9.00pm. The first episode will tell the story of the building of a new home for Dale Youth Boxing Club and the second programme the following week will tell the story of building a new community centre. Peter Johnson, chairman of Vivalda Group plc said: “This was an emotional and sensitive project for us to be involved with. I was delighted to be able to give any support we could to these two projects and was humbled to attend their opening ceremonies when I was able to meet with Nick Knowles, the build crew and also members of the local community. Somehow it seemed fitting that the cladding was produced in a factory visible from Grenfell and worked on by Vivalda staff who live nearby.”

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Safety, it’s a matt Kärcher expands its range of safety vacuum cleaners and presents two new machines in the M and H class categories1.

Developed for use in the construction trade and industrial environments where there are large volumes of fine dust, this new generation of robust, wet and dry vacuum cleaners quickly make achieving maximum cleaning performance easy and safe.

any loss of suction power. They also optimally select the filter cleaning interval, depending on the quantity of dust being vacuumed: this enables large quantities of dust to be collected without the need for manual filter cleaning.

Featuring the new sensor-controlled, automatic filter cleaning system (Tact), the vacuum cleaners detect when the flat pleated filter needs to be cleaned and quickly reverses the air flow, to blow air through the filter, enabling continuous operation for the user without

Suitable for collecting large volumes of safe as well as hazardous substances, such as asbestos dust, the PTFE-H flat pleated filter (HEPA 13) used in the H class models, is the first cleanable filter in a wet and dry vacuum cleaner for this dust class: with a filtration level of 99.995%.

1 Dust class L: Low-risk hazardous dusts such as lime or plaster dusts. Max. transmittance: ≤ 1.0%. Dust class M: Medium-risk hazardous dusts such as wood (beech, oak) or paint dusts. Max. transmittance: < 0.1%. Dust class H: High-risk hazardous dusts such as carcinogenic dusts or mould. Max. transmittance: < 0.005%.

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As well as the outstanding features of our existing NT vacuum cleaners, these new models also include: electronic filter detection and air flow monitoring, so the vacuum cleaner only starts when the filter is correctly installed, which ensures optimal safety for the user. If the air flow falls below a certain value, a warning signal sounds that indicates a blockage or full container. Thanks to its grounding conductor and conductive accessories users are effectively protected against an electrostatic charge, which can occur when vacuuming dry dusts. Sturdy housing with a bumper at the front and large metal castors provide ultimate stability, transportability and a long service life â€“ making it easier to move the equipment from site to site. The flat, non-slip top provides a secure hold for the userâ€™s toolbox, and slots on the machine allow accessories to be stored securely.

Additionally, new bayonet locks and large clips on the floor nozzle allow the quick change of accessories between wet and dry applications, without the need for any tools. The suction hose now connects directly

into the container head allowing maximum use of the container space, and a significant reduction in noise when vacuuming small quantities of dust make these machines a powerful ally.

The Resurgence of Architectural Anodising Back in the 1970’s architectural aluminium, shopfronts, windows and curtain wall, was available in anodised finishes. These finishes were limited to silver, bronze and black. In the day, replacement window companies often offered a silver framed aluminium casement window set in a hardwood frame. The finish was exceptionally robust and if you look round today, some of these home improvement windows are still performing well. So why did we all but stop using anodised finishes?

Staying with residential home improvement, in the 1980’s the new material on the market was PVC. Expensive at the time, the product offered good insulation and promised a long life with virtually no maintenance. Over the following decade the PVC

revolution decimated the aluminium systems, despite white finishes becoming available for aluminium in both electrophoretic and polyester powder coating finishes. In the commercial aluminium facade market, polyester powder coating gave architects the ability to use a wide range of bright colours in their designs. The ability of powder coating to ‘cover all’, including blemishes in the extrusion seems the perfect finish and, whilst few people would admit in the industry, aluminium dies were produced cheaper as the surface finish of the profile was often to be covered over with a sixty micron coating of ‘paint’. These same profiles, when used for anodising, often showed ‘die lines’ which whilst not unattractive,

specifiers were not comfortable with. Powder coating quickly became more economic to apply than anodising and became the finish of choice. In an interesting turn more recently, the powder coat industry has introduced ‘anodic’ finishes to mimic anodised finishes. Powder coating has advanced a great deal over the years and offers exceptional quality for architectural aluminium profiles but, architects and specifiers are looking back to the base material itself and want to use it in its natural state. So what is anodising? In simple terms, it is a controlled ‘corrosion’ of the surface of the aluminium, turning aluminium

September 2018 Windows & Glazing Systems into ‘aluminium oxide’ similar to iron oxide (rust) on steel. The difference with aluminium oxide is that once it has been created on the surface of the aluminium it completely seals the base aluminium from further corrosion, unlike steel. So anodising is not an applied finish but a conversion of the surface of the aluminium, so it will not peel or flake. Done to the right quality, the material life expectancy can last many decades and will not fade. So what about the ‘die lines’? Simply put, extrusion dies that have visible faces require more attention prior to use. These dies need to be polished and cleaned more regularly as the extrusion process can be quite abrasive on the surface of the die. Aluprof, one of the largest producers of aluminium fenestration systems in Europe, produce dies that are dedicated to each finish. The more expensive, often hand finished dies, are kept for anodising specifications. Another key to creating a good anodised finish is the ability to extrude and anodise within a short space of time, thereby reducing the opportunity for natural oxidisation beginning to occur. Aluprof extrude profile through these higher quality dies which offer higher quality surfaces free from ‘die lines’ and once etched and anodised offer a high quality surface which is both very hard wearing and long lasting. Anodising is also now becoming a choice for pretreatment of aluminium prior to powder coating. A very thin anodising of just five microns seals the aluminium prior to powder coating. This sealing or ‘conversion coating’ has traditionally been completed in chrome or chrome free coatings. The claim for the use of ‘pre-anodising’ or ‘flash anodising’ prior to powder coating is that it avoids the appearance of a type of corrosion known as filiform corrosion. Anodising plants are also very costly to design and install,

utilising high voltage and specialist transformers to rapidly and evenly create an anodised finish. Because of its combined use of a finish in its own right and as a ‘conversion coating’ prior to powder coating, in the UK alone there has been two new anodising plants come on-line in the last couple of years with further plants planned. As specifiers tend to specify shades of grey for the majority of fenestration projects, anodising can be specified in both bronze finish and shades of grey. This is created by the introduction of trace metals such as cobalt or tin during the anodising process. Interestingly, as the anodising is ‘clear’, the introduction of these metals forms an optical colour, which cannot fade over time.

Crucial for specifiers is the knowledge that higher quality dies should be used for producing profiles for anodising and this is something that should find its way into specification for the finish. Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive distribution centre is located in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK including Passivhaus projects. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained local companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards. Further information is available on the company’s website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof’s UK offices on

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Customers ‘take stock’ of VEKA’s benefits

- as the Variations colour range now includes 16 colours ex-stock Industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group continues to lead the way in lamination, as its 29-strong colour offering brightens up the industry. Always adapting quickly to industry trends, VEKA now has a sweet 16 colour combinations available ex-stock, including the increasingly popular Anthracite Grey Smooth.

Dawn Stockell, Marketing Director, VEKA Group.

he Anthracite Grey Smooth foil option from VEKA’s well known Variations collection, has a ‘flat’ finish - unlike the realistic woodgrain options - that makes it perfectly suited to projects that demand the look of aluminium, with all the benefits of PVC-U.

With the continuing growth of the Vertical Slider market, VEKA Group has also now made Cream and Anthracite Grey available for VEKA and Halo VS systems ex-stock. And, when it comes to VEKA’s ability to anticipate – and react flexibly to – trends in the current market, adding more colours to the ex-stock offering is another example of the system supplier’s perfect palette of customer perks.

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VEKA Group’s Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains “We’re continuing to make significant investment in our lamination department because we know that colours are a valuable way in which our customers differentiate themselves and secure more sales. We have the capacity to support new and existing customers with a huge number of colour and woodgrain options, backed up by a reliable level of service, and swift delivery. “It’s our aim to ensure that all our customers have every ‘tool’ they need at hand, to attract and retain customers. That’s why we are continuing to invest in the biggest growth area in our industry with an additional foiling line, a new flexible line for small runs and automated colour changing stations, to ensure we offer our customers the level of service they deserve, in such a competitive market.” In fact, a large proportion of the £5M VEKA plans to invest across the year has focussed on lamination. Having acquired a building adjacent to the existing VEKA HQ, the lamination department will increase from the current 380,000 sq ft site by a further 40,000 sq ft and enable the Burnley-based systems supplier to potentially increase lamination capacity by a staggering 50%. Dawn continues: “When it comes to production, we currently outperform the industry average with 39% of our profile sales now foiled, as our customers strive to meet the growing demand for colour in the domestic and commercial sectors. In the face of a relatively flat market, the whole team here at VEKA are proud to be part of a Group that will continue to invest in order to see our partners succeed.

“As always, our development is guided by customer feedback and we are committed to ensuring our Variations offer remains as clear and simple as possible for our customers, who don’t want hidden set up charges, or a host of exceptions disguised by a headline. The combination of ex-stock availability of the most popular colours, and four weeks on some of the emerging options provides a flexible service. Minimum order quantities remain unchanged at one pack, allowing fabricators to meet one-off orders without being penalised financially or left with excess unused stock.” As a large, and long-established company, VEKA is proud to be light footed and adaptable to changing market trends. As demand grows in specific areas (such as smooth greys) VEKA is constantly developing ways to help customers capitalise each opportunity. To this end, the Imagine Bi-Fold Door portfolio was also expanded earlier in the year to include a

VEKA Group’s Head of Operations Pat Parry gives us a rundown of the year in numbers: •

10,000,000 meters of VEKA Group profile will be laminated in 2018.

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That’s more than 6000 miles of laminated material!

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We will make over 7000 changeovers in 2018 and 43,000 foil changeovers.

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We manage 4732 live part numbers, mostly stock items.

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With make-to-orders we have 500,000 possible product and colour combinations.

Grey Base option, which means no more glimpses of white anywhere when the door is in use. This was extremely well received at the FIT Show, and is just another example of VEKA’s reluctance to rest on its laurels.

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railings, and bullet resistant transaction systems to enhance the aesthetics and function of the stadium. Helou Construction installed the glazing systems. CRL’s DRS Door Rails and Blumcraft® Panic Handles were installed throughout the stadium, including VIP entrances and suites. DRS Door Rails provide clean, uninterrupted glass spans, which give the entrances a contemporary, all-glass aesthetic. They feature patented WedgeLock® technology that offers exceptional glass holding power and a faster installation time. The accompanying Blumcraft® Panic Handles are ideal for hightraffic applications such as sports stadiums and further enhance the all-glass visuals using a slim and elegant tubular design. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® supplied the glass for the entrances. Select areas of the stadium incorporate CRL’s TAPER-LOC® Frameless Glass Balustrade System. With its clean sightlines and minimal hardware, TAPERLOC® improves views while increasing safety. CRL’s Hand Rails were installed with LED lighting for improved visibility and aesthetic appeal. Available for toughened laminated and monolithic glass between 12 and 25,52 mm and in a wide choice of finishes, Systems were specified to meet the code, schedule, and aesthetic TAPER-LOC® is a dryglazed railing system requirements of the modern stadium that offers a hasslefree alternative to The new, 22,000-seat Banc of retail stores, a museum, and a the mess and awkwardness of conference centre. In all, Banc California Stadium has opened working with cement. With no of California Stadium is aimed at to the public. Located in Los scaffold required, the system helping to revitalize Los Angeles’ Angeles, California, the Genslerenables installation to be designed, state-of-the-art stadium Exposition Park. completed from the safe side will host Major League Soccer of the balustrade from start to (MLS) games and be the home The privately funded, $350 million finish, which is particularly useful of the Los Angeles Football Banc of California Stadium is the in retrofit projects or when a Club. It’s the former site of the most expensive MLS facility in broken glass panel needs to be Los Angeles Memorial Sports league history. PCL Construction changed as it eliminated the need Arena, and represents the first served as the general contractor for expensive scaffolding, cuts open-air professional stadium on the project, and C.R. Laurence installation times and provides built in Los Angeles since 1962. (CRL) manufactured and supplied safety and security for installer Amenities include restaurants, custom all-glass entrances, glass

New Banc of California Stadium utilizes High-Performance Glazing Systems from C.R. Laurence to increase safety, security, and function

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and end user. The system is easy to specify as it has been tested to meet the strictest building code requirements such as European BS6180:2011 and AbP, and American ICC-ES and 2015 IBC updates, the system uses a horizontal design, which allows it to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set. The aluminium base shoe, available in 3m lengths, can be surface or fascia-mounted, and provided drilled or undrilled.

The stadium faced an aggressive construction timeframe yet managed to open weeks ahead of schedule and in time for the new season. CRL’s rapid customization capabilities and robust distribution network offers one of the shortest lead times in the industry, which helped expedite the project. “A stadium project of this size presented challenging schedules

that required precise coordination between the architect, contractors, and manufacturers,” said Chris Hanstad, Vice President of Architectural Sales at CRL. “We had the comprehensive product line and manufacturing capacity to provide a large scope of the customized glazing solutions needed to not only meet the project’s schedule, but its code requirements and design intent as well.”

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VELUX OFFERS MORE REWARDS TO CUSTOMERS THIS AUTUMN Up to £30 or €35 of rewards up for grabs with top brand partners Tesco. In Ireland, retailers include Dunnes, Argos, Tesco and Milanos. Grant Sneddon, product manager for VELUX said: “More and more people are deciding to stay put but to extend their home to accommodate their ever-growing families, and in turn saving money as well increasing the price of their home. That is why we are urging our customers to take advantage of our latest offer during September and October. “It includes the entire VELUX range that is available in white-painted, from manual, centre-pivot and top-hung standard roof windows to combination solutions, and remote controlled VELUX INTEGRA® roof windows. It also includes curved glass rooflights that help to create lighter, brighter interiors inside the home as well as improve the overall look of flat roof extensions.” To receive rewards from VELUX, upload your proof of purchase at www.velux.co.uk/rewards. If based in Ireland, upload your proof of purchase here www.velux.ie/rewards VELUX® is offering customers across the UK and Ireland more rewards this autumn. The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners who choose VELUX white-painted roof windows during September and October.

VELUX white-painted roof windows are the right choice

for both lofts and extensions – perfect for modern interiors, creating a brighter, contemporary look. The whitepainted finish reflects more light back into the home than darker surfaces would. The rewards of £30 in the UK are redeemable at a range of retailers and restaurants including M&S, Argos, Thomas Cook, Curry’s PC World and

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To the rescue! Bromsgrove man gets a Stiltz Home Lift after stairlift fire brigade drama A 69-year-old chose a Stiltz Home Lift after he had to be rescued by the fire brigade when he became stuck on his stairlift - the third time the mechanical device had broken down in a week. Stephen Kimberley, from Bromsgrove, was traveling downwards when his stairlift ground to a halt having moved just four steps from the top of the stairs. Mr Kimberley shouted for help in the hope one of his neighbours would hear him before using his mobile phone which he had in his pocket to call his sister, Pamela, who lives nearby. She rang the emergency services who were able to rescue him within minutes. The former assembly worker is asthmatic, suffers from angina and has had two knee replacement operations. Mr Kimberley lives alone and has resided in the property his whole life after buying it from his parents. He had the stairlift installed three years ago as climbing the stairs was leaving him breathless. “It was the third time in a week the stairlift had broken – it was ridiculous,” said Mr Kimberley. “I was only on it for a second before it apparently went into overdrive and got stuck. I couldn’t get off of it! “I yelled for help, but by the time the neighbours got around I had already called my sister who called the fire brigade. They were really quick and got me off it within a few minutes. One of the firefighters said “you’re not the first person this has happened to” so it obviously happens all the time.”

Mr Kimberley says he refused to use the stairlift again and has now had a capsule-shaped Stiltz Duo Home Lift installed – which was completed by Dolphin Lifts Midlands - in the living room where he was born which travels ‘through the floor’ up to his main bedroom.

He said: “I decided I wasn’t going to use the stairlift again. I was frightened of using it in case I became trapped again – it was too nerve-wracking. I had the stairlift serviced every year and it still broke down. I didn’t know about home lifts when I bought the stairlift three years ago otherwise I would have got a Stiltz Home Lift back then. “It’s easy to use, runs smoothly and I feel safe. It is electricpowered and plugs straight into the wall. I had a power cut the other day while I was in the lift but, because it has a battery back-up, it brought me back down safely until the power came back on again. The lift has improved my life and made me more mobile. I’ve no anxiety about using it. It’s one small step in, push a button and I’m off.” After living at the same house for his entire life, Mr Kimberley insisted he would never consider moving to a bungalow. “I love this house,” he added. “It would be too difficult to leave and I don’t think I would settle anywhere else. We’re a close-knit community and if the neighbours haven’t seen me for a couple of days they always knock on the door to make sure I’m ok, so I’m happy here.”

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With 35 years of manufacturing experience, Fisher & Company lead the way with quality and reliability in Solar Belisha Beacons Our tried and tested Solar Powered LED Belisha & Refuge Beacon range are fast becoming the product of choice and are the perfect addition to our Mains Powered LED versions and complete our full range of Belisha and Refuge Beacons MD - Neil Fisher says “ We are extremely proud of our Solar Belisha Beacon range and have supplied a range of buyers such as supermarkets, universities, contractors, facilities companies and wholesalers for delivery to both the UK and overseas. We have even created some very unique, bespoke Solar Belisha Beacons for a large UK & European client which required additional research and product development to meet the clients exacting high standards and specification – which we met and exceeded, to everyone’s delight.

Everyone who has seen our Solar Beacon is very impressed with the product” Our commitment to quality of product and customer service are an important part of our success story. We continually monitor and improve our products through feedback and testing to ensure we continue to manufacture and supply the very best product to our customers. Here at Fisher & Company we’ve been making Feeder Pillars for well over 20 years and have established a reputation for excellent quality and service, and a niche as an extremely capable bespoke manufacturer. Our metal Feeder Pillars are made from raw material in our Somerset factory to our own drawings and designs, shell only or pre-wired and our

GRP Enclosures are made for us in Wales to very high standards to complete our full range of styles, sizes and finishes. We supply to a wide and varied clientele across the UK and overseas, from a single Mini Pillar to large batch orders of bespoke GRP. We also make Digging Tools certificated to BS EN60900 and Highways Lighting and Sign Brackets in galvanized steel or aluminium. Bespoke items are a speciality. www.fisherandcompany.co.uk +44 (0) 333 666 2122 info@fisherandcompany.co.uk

Tools, Equipment & PPE September 2018

ENGEL’S ‘GALAXY’ WORKWEAR HAS UNIVERSAL APPEAL O

ne of the company’s bestselling brands, ‘Galaxy’ offers a comprehensive selection of smart and functional clothing with the emphasis as much on comfort, style and fit as it is on being protective and hardwearing; the trousers are narrower than normal, the jackets slim-cut and all garments are available in a choice of three colour combinations giving wearers a pride in their appearance and a professional image.

ENGEL WORKWEAR, the Danish company which is recognised as one of the World’s leading manufacturers of comfortable and practical workwear includes the ‘Galaxy’ range amongst its collection.

Designed to suit every type of workplace situation the collection also consists of soft-shell and winter jackets, a comfortable fleece cardigan, bib-overall, boiler suit and shorts with fabrics made from durable, two-ply cotton/ polyester yarns; most items feature several spacious pockets and many other shared functional details such as concealed buttons and zippers, adjustable jacket cuffs and

September 2018 Tools, Equipment & PPE

visibility. Available with or without matching trousers (2290880), each incorporate many practical details giving maximum comfort, weather protection and quick and easy access to tools and personal accessories; both garments are made from 65% polyester, 35% cotton and are available in a choice of Anthracite Grey or 3 other colour combinations, in sizes XS-4XL. All Engel products are available from The Workwear Trade Centre, Milton Keynes; Telephone: 01908 561569; email: sales@wtc-workwear. co.uk and Anchor Safety, Ipswich; Telephone: 0800 328 5028; email: sales@anchorsafety.co.uk CORDURA reinforced jacket elbows. The company also offers the Galaxy ‘Light’ range which includes the 210 g/m2 ‘Light’

work jacket (1290-880) that has a longer, pleated back for added freedom of movement and stylish reflectors on both front and back for greater

For more information visit: www.engel.eu/en/ email: Mark McBrayne at mmc@f-engel.com or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197

ENGEL - COOL COMFORT

STRETCHED TO THE X-TREME X-treme cool-stretch trousers and all Engel workwear available from www.wtc-workwear.co.uk and www.anchorsafety.co.uk For more information visit: www.fe.dk/en email: Mark McBrayne at mmc@f-engel.com or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197

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Tools, Equipment & PPE September 2018

It’s Time to Gear Up for Changeable Weather – with Snickers Workwear. NEW stretch garments and body-mapping layers deliver extreme working comfort and protection –whatever the weather.

It’s hard work on site when the weather starts to get worse in the autumn. That’s why Snickers Workwear continues to improve its working clothes with brand new weatherproof stretch Trousers and Jackets. With great fit and superb value for money – they’ll be first choice for outside work that demands maximum comfort, mobility and protection. The new and extended range of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jackets include waterproof and Hi-Vis garments for both men and women to keep the wearer warm, dry and visible. Rain, drizzle, hail or snow – whatever the weather, Snickers Workwear can deliver a jacket to suit what you’re doing on site.

Getting information on the new Snickers’ Workwear autumn working clothes is easy. You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk

September 2018 Tools, Equipment & PPE

4 IN 1 PROTECTION The PowerCap® Infinity® is the very latest in Powered Air Purifying Respiratory technology offering 4 in 1 fully integrated protection to the head, eye/face, hearing and respiratory protection in one intuitive lightweight head mounted unit. The PowerCap ® Infinity ® has been designed by JSP’s research and development team who were inspired by feedback received from people about the compatibility issue of having to wear respiratory, head, eye and hearing protection but also the weight, heat and restriction of movement when wearing a waist mounted PAPR filter unit. Through extensive user trials JSP engineered out restrictive waist mounted units and hoses which resulted in an easy to operate lightweight head mounted unit. The PowerCap® Infinity® PAPR unit has a highly efficient twin impeller system that controls the airflow through the head-top which has a cooling effect to maximise user comfort and optimise energy efficiency. Real time diagnostics monitor the performance of the airflow twice per second and

ensure that the unit delivers the optimum level of airflow depending on the wearer’s demands regulating the intake and internal pressure delivering a minimum of 160 litres a minute of filtered clean air.

All key elements of the PowerCap® Infinity ® are user-replaceable, allowing easy maintenance and cleaning which is imperative so the PAPR unit can be used in very dusty environments.

Feedback is given on battery and filter condition via the heads up display and audible notifications and Indicator lights on the front of the unit allow co-workers to also see if there are any issues. The Powercap® Infinity® provides users with respiratory protection to a level of TH3, EN 12491:1998 + A2: 2008 – with the highest possible rating of APF 40. It also offers head protection to EN397, eye protection to EN166.B and hearing protection to EN352-3 with the optional Sonis® helmet mounted ear defenders with an unbeaten SNR of 36.

The Powercap ® Infinity ® brings a simple solution to the complex problem of providing combination above the neck PPE. Its intuitive features simplify user acceptability improving compliance whilst keeping people safe at work.

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Tools, Equipment & PPE September 2018

ROOF RESCUER JOHN RECOGNISED AS LOCAL HERO A community-minded roofer was nominated as a ‘Local Hero’ for his inspiring acts of generosity for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ 2018 UK Roofing Awards, sponsored by SIG Roofing. people. If you can be a decent person and do someone a favour, I believe that it’ll come back and reward you later in different ways.” The staff at SIG Roofing’s Wigan branch also explained how the roof of a heavily pregnant woman was left in a bad state, whereby John took it upon himself to fix the roof free of charge, costing him hundreds of pounds. Throughout his roofing career, John has been no stranger to being generous. “A few years ago, I’d been recommended to appear on a show which had the aim of coming in and rectifying and restoring poorly fitted roofs of the general public, free of charge.” “I don’t feel that I’m going out of my way, but I do feel that there’s just not enough generosity anymore, so I like to try and do my bit when I can. There’s no science behind it!”

John Davis of JD Roofing was recognised by staff at the SIG Roofing Wigan branch, who regularly hear about his local community support and how incredibly highly people speak of him.

John frequently goes above and beyond for those in his

community, particularly the elderly or less well-off, by fitting or replacing their roofs for a discounted rate, or for free. John said: “I am very flattered to have been a nominee for the Local Hero award. I have always believed that we as humans should do as much as we can for

The annual National Federation of Roofing Contractors UK Roofing Awards recognises the best of the best in the roofing sector. As the awards’ headline sponsor, SIG Roofing was also pleased to support the Local Hero awards as a way of acknowledging outstanding roofing contractors who go the extra mile for their local community and are so often unsung heroes.

Tools, Equipment & PPE September 2018

Take your safety to new heights Arco announces launch of new drone products to enhance technology offering. Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, is encouraging its customers to embrace technological advancements into their businesses by launching a range of drones that could be used to carry out otherwise hazardous tasks, safely and costeffectively. The use of drones within a commercial environment is increasing and is likely to significantly change the working practices of many businesses. According to a recent report, the use of drone technology could drive cost savings of £16bn each year with an estimated 628,000 people working in the future drone economy, including building and programming these new devices.1 There are a number of dangerous tasks where the benefits of using drones are already becoming apparent. For example: •

Building Inspections and Site Surveys – Often building inspections require manual assessments and the construction of scaffolding. Using a drone can help identify problem areas in advance, allowing them to be evaluated and repaired more efficiently. What’s more, drones are becoming more commonly used to inspect land and transport infrastructure, meaning they could eventually

replace expensive helicopter use in surveying. •

Offshore Oil Rig Inspections - Using drones for offshore oil rig inspections is replacing traditional methods as safety is paramount. Drones allow the largest facilities to be inspected quickly, helping teams to identify any structural weaknesses, scan for hot spots, find gas leaks and more.

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Wind Turbine Inspections – Current inspection methods can involve manual checks that require extensive health and safety briefs. Drone usage increases efficiency and reduces excessive downtime for wind turbines.

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Agriculture – The agriculture industry has significantly benefitted from the use of drones, especially for thermal monitoring. For example, when inspecting rooftop solar panels of large solar farms, being able to clearly view temperature anomalies allows problem panels to be quickly isolated and fixed keeping energy production at optimum levels. Additionally, these new types of technology are also being utilised for remote crop spraying, with thermal image monitoring technology providing data on plant health and irrigation.

Drones are reducing the risk to employees and saving companies time and money. In order to fly a drone commercially a pilot is required to complete drone training and then apply for a Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO), from the Commercial Aviation Authority (CAA). It is essential those flying the hightech equipment understand the rules and regulations they must adhere to. To ensure drones have a positive impact in the workplace and are used safely and in accordance with the regulations, customers can purchase Arco’s drone products with training to enable pilots to comply with safety standards. The training courses are provided by an accredited training facility and are available to purchase with or without the drone. For more information about Arco’s new drone products and product training, please visit www.arco.co.uk/drones

TRACTION ENHANCING NANOTECHNOLOGY A POSITIVE STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION In the face of some 50,000 injuries treated in NHS Accident and Emergency departments each year - all caused by slips, trips and falls, a company specialising in accident prevention methods has introduced an innovative new product which dramatically increases the traction on most flooring surfaces and is equally effective when applied to the soles of footwear.

Using an entirely new and patented nanotechnology formula within an environmentally-friendly solution consisting of 96.8% water, millions of invisible ‘nano-spikes’ per square inch are formed which give up to 200% increased traction on dry surfaces and 500% on wet, including areas where no shoes are worn such as pool sides, showers and other slippery surfaces. Called ‘TREADSURE™’ the product can be applied quickly and easily to all solid surface areas with a minimum of interference to usual foot traffic or work environment.

All types of footwear can be treated from high-heels, office and sports shoes to work-boots to increase traction and reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents.

Continue reading... For more information and to discuss trade distribution opportunities, visit: www.tread-sure.com email: info@tread-sure.com or call Ian Baker or Michael Burgess on 0330 333 7426

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Anti-Slip GlASS RAnGE

INTERNAL USE ONLY

10mm DREAM BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 55

10mm DREAM CLEAR BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 19

INTERNAL USE ONLY

10mm ELEGANCE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 61

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 43

10mm ELEGANCE CLEAR BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 61

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 34

• Tested To UK and European Standards • Toughened and Laminated

• Multi Laminated with Vanceva Coloured Interlays 10mm SECRET BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 51

• Can be processed, Shaped, Drilled as required

10mm TRUST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 47

• GLASS FLOORS • BRIDGES • STAIR TREADS • WALK-ON ROOFLIGHTS 10mm COMFORT BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 60

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 44

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

FIRMAN SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

NEW PRODUCTS 2017 NEW

NEW

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

10mm TRAIL BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 52

FIRMAGRIT BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 71

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 68

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 59

10mm COMFORT SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

AVANT GARDE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 72

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61

To find out more visit www.firmanglass.com Firman Glass,19 Bates Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 OJH Tel: 01708 374534 Fax: 01708 340511 Email: sales@firmanglass.com www.firmanglass.com