Construction Update - June 2017

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When David and Carol Simpson decided to move back to Devon to reconnect with their roots, little did they realise they would need to embark on their second self-build project in 20 years.

The Simpsons were not new to self-building – they completed their last project in Marlow - a mock Tudor dwelling – more than 20 years ago and were not really looking to build from the ground up again.

However, after only a few months of living in their two-bedroomed Devon bungalow, they discovered that the layout simply did not work for them and extending was not going to resolve the main issue which was the windows. They were not positioned in a way that enabled David and Carol to enjoy the fabulous panoramic views of the coast.

So the couple sketched out a plan of the type of ‘future proof’ house they wanted and took it to a self-build show. There they met representatives from Hanse Haus, builders of pre-manufactured, energy efficient houses.

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The Simpsons were keen for a quick turnaround, so hired the German house builder to fully project manage the scheme.

Their sketches were turned into architectural plans on the basis of which, planning permission was received. Work began on demolishing the bungalow and

digging in of new footings for the concrete blockwork.

With all the hard work that was going to be involved, both David, 69, and Carol, 67 were adamant that they didn’t want to move again. Therefore it was imperative for them to ‘future proof’ their new home, and installing a domestic lift was the perfect way achieve this.

Additionally, the plan was for Carol’s elderly mother who is in her nineties, to move in once the build was complete. Adding a home lift had obvious benefits for her too.

Although Carol’s mother did not use a wheelchair the Simpson’s decided on a Stiltz Home Lift as part of their future proofing. The lift, which is a great alternative to a stairlift, travels on a unique dual rail system and worked perfectly with the couple’s original sketched ideas.

Additionally, the domestic lift has an integrated drive system and simply plugs straight into the wall, using a normal 13 amp power socket so there was no need to worry about making space for a separate machine room.

To compliment the streamlined and modern interior, the Simpsons installed their Stiltz Home Lift behind contemporary wooden doors in the hallway and upstairs on the landing to match the doors throughout the rest of the house.

A HOME LIFT SLOTS IN TO ANY SELF-BUILD PROJECT Mr Simpson said: “We decided, even before we started our initial drawings, that we wanted a home lift for two reasons. The first was to ‘future proof’ our home for when we eventually get too old to use the stairs properly and secondly for Carol’s elderly mother.

“We came across Stiltz online and they provided us with a floor template so we knew exactly how much space we needed for the lift. This made it easy for us to include the lift in the sketches and plans which we handed over to Hanse Haus.

“We did consider a stairlift but our stairs bend halfway up. Stairlifts also take up a lot of space in the stairwell and are a bit of an eyesore, so we are very happy with our decision. It sits behind a door in the hall and goes up to the first floor landing just perfectly.”

June 2017

The Green House

A series of single family houses is designed for Frikøbing near Copenhagen in Denmark. The development plan for the area has high demands on sustainability for construction materials, insulation, energy and air circulation. THE GREEN HOUSE is the first of our typologies to be developed in the area and consists of a simple plan arrangement that allow for low construction costs while offering generous living spaces.

THE GREEN HOUSE, though slightly smaller in floor space, offers a large 32m2 winter garden on the south facing façade of the construction. All bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the northern, more intimate side of the building while the living/ dining area opens up onto the greenhouse where a southfacing, mono-pitched roof ensures that a lot of light filters into the communal areas. The children’s room is prepared for being separated by a wall later. A mezzanine over the kitchen makes the most of the high ceilings to create a cozy cinema room, ideal for cold winter nights. Heat from the sun, retained in the winter garden during the day, acts as a buffer between inside and outside as it slowly releases heat back into the house when it gets dark. The house is naturally ventilated with the help of a three-layered window that regulates temperature and air flow entering the building.

The inside is entirely clad with birch plywood while the external finish is made of vertical, untreated, larch panels which will turn to a lighter silver tone over time, allowing the house to adapt to its surroundings.

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Industry News June 2017

Frank Howard Tools & Fixing Ltd launched Their Annual Tool Show

UK Construction Week back for 2017 UK Construction Week has announced its return to Birmingham NEC from 10 – 12 October 2017.

It is set to be its biggest yet with nine specialist shows under one roof, and includes a stellar line up of speakers secured from Urban Splash, NHS, Heathrow, Cast Consultancy, Kier and Network Rail.

In the face of change and political uncertainty, UK Construction Week’s main stage will host debates on the industry’s leading issues and trends, including the housing shortage, diversity, how to tackle the skills crisis, building in a pre and post Brexit Britain, and adopting modern methods of construction.

The panel discussions will be anchored by leading journalists and industry commentators including architect and TV star George Clarke, award winning broadcaster Steph McGovern and renowned architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff, while the individual shows will explore sector-specific issues and solutions.

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Offsite construction will be a major theme, with a new dedicated offsite theatre and

awards programme supported

by Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) and Structural Timber Association (STA).

Nathan Garnett, Event Director at Media 10, which runs the show, said: “The UK’s construction industry is more topical than ever. Not only is it at the forefront of political debate and public opinion, it’s also clear that we’re moving towards a new age of innovation and change with topics such as off-site construction, modular and BIM driving so many conversations. This will be our biggest event to date, and we’re looking forward to bringing the industry together to debate, learn and do business, as well as showcase a diverse range of products and services.”

A number of new, specialist awards will also feature at this year’s event. These include: Low Carbon Vehicles Awards, BIM Awards, Offsite Awards and the WAN Transport, Concrete in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse Awards. The UK’s best companies in the industry will also be recognised at the Construction Enquirer Awards on the opening night of the show. www.ukconstructionweek.com

Frank Howard Tools & Fixings Ltd have launched their annual tool show. Visitors are invited to the show which will be held from Friday 30th June to Saturday the 1st July. The event will be open from 9am5pm on the Friday and 9am until 4pm on the Saturday. The event will take place at the Chelmsford City Racecourse and will be offering those that attend a look at some of the most up to date range of products and tools by some of the largest brands in the industry. Expected to have a presence at the Racecourse for the Tools & Fixings show include Bosch and Makita.

Both trades and avid DIY’ers have been invited to attend the Frank Howard Tools & Fixings Show this year, and is known for being one of the largest and best trade events to take place in the South East of England. Due to the success of last Frank Howard are also bringing back their free event for the second year.

At last year’s event, more than 1,000 people attended in order to take advantage of the things on offer. It is expected that this year’s event will be event more popular and there are 40 brands listed as attending the event.

While at the Tool and Fixings show, visitors will be able to see demonstrations for how to use the latest tools and fixings on the market. There will also be more hands on demonstrations, allowing those that attend the chance to properly get to grips with the products. There will also be a number of offers at the event that are exclusive to the Frank Howard Tools & Fixings Show. The organisers are also advertising a prize draw that will be running as part of the trade show. This year the prizes up for grabs at the trade show include a PS4, an iPad mini, a 40-inch TV and an Apple watch.

June 2017 Industry News

Watkin Jones seals funding deal for six student schemes Student accommodation builder Watkin Jones has forward sold half a dozen of its planned projects to institutional investor Europa Generation.

The deal for the development pipeline means the projects will now move to construction with five of the six due to complete in 2018.

The portfolio, which consists of 1,691 student accommodation beds and 14 residential units all with planning consent granted, will fetch £153m, payable during construction.

Mark Watkin Jones, Chief Executive of Watkin Jones, said: “The Group has now forward sold all of its developments that are planned for completion by September 2018.

“In addition, with the Between Towns Road,

Oxford development for delivery in 2019, the number of developments forward sold for delivery before September 2019 has moved to 21, which represents 6,794 beds.”

“This sale demonstrates that the group continues to benefit from having very strong and growing relationships with institutional investors, as well as our ability to provide excellent earnings visibility for our shareholders.”

Europa Generation is a joint venture by Europa Capital and Generation Estates, established to invest in prime purpose built student accommodation in the UK.

Simply Saving Energy with DANLERS new! High Bay PIRs DANLERS has launched a new range of High Bay PIR occupancy switches. The range is ideal for energy saving lighting control in areas such as factories, storage aisles, sports halls and entrance halls.

The products detect a person moving within the detection area and control the lights accordingly.

Each product includes an adjustable time lag function plus and adjustable photocell.

There are versions for simply switching the lighting load on/off, as well as products for DALI, DSI or 1-10VDC ballasts, which automatically dim or brighten the lights in response to changes in the ambient light level.

The products either come with manual adjustment or as versions which are programmable using the FREE DANLERS ‘EasyZAPP’ or ‘ControlZAPP’ apps on an

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This latest range of High Bay PIR controls offers a choice of detection patterns to give optimum coverage for a multitude of high bay applications.

The products are available in one of two housing options, the surface mounted versions can be mounted directly onto a ceiling, or mounted onto a wide variety of back boxes.

The batten mount versions are designed for mounting onto lighting battens via a 20mm knockout.

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NEW HIGH BAY CONTROLS An extensive range of controls suitable across a wide spectrum of high bay applications.

NEW EASYZAPP SWITCHING CONTROLS Remotely programmable PIR Occupancy switches by mobile phone / tablet from up to 100m away. Standard ceiling flush or surface mount and high bay mounting options.

NEW EASYZAPP DIMMING CONTROLS Remotely programmable controls suitable for either DALI, DSI or 1-10VDC dimmable ballasts. Easy to install, easy to configure.

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NEW DAYLIGHT LINKED DIMMING PIR SWITCHES With adjustable run-on for lower light level when areas are not occupied.

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Industry News June 2017

Barr Gazetas brings back architectural innovation to Stockley Park in West London An imposing new gateway building for Stockley Park in West London, the UK’s most celebrated business park, has just been completed. Aberdeen Asset Management instructed Barr Gazetas to design an imaginative and sustainable re-development of a failing 1990’s office building. Re-using the structure of the once celebrated former building, the architects have created a bold new landmark that signals the rejuvenation of the architecturally important Business Park.

The transformation of 4 Longwalk has delivered over 98,000 sq ft of modern office space, including a one-storey roof extension and a full height extension at the rear. Not only have the two extensions expanded the internal area by 32%, the added height has lifted the roofline making 4 Longwalk the most prominent building and a new landmark for the park.

At the front of the building, a dramatic 19m cantilevered roof shelters the new forecourt and provides an impressive entrance for visitors. The secondary entrance features a walkway sheltered by a 30m canopy with green roof.

Inside, the reception area has been enlarged and redesigned to create a dramatic four storey space which increases the impact and presence of the entrance whilst matching the scale of the rest of the building. The reception also features a series of staggered levels prominently cantilevering over the space which reference the staggered volumes of the building.

The contemporary upgrades also include over 400 sq mof PV panels which have been fitted on the roof to generate renewable energy. The PV system will reduce the building’s total energy consumption by 16% and carbon emissions by 26%, equating to a reduction of 162 tonnes of CO2 per year.

The landscaping in front of the building’s entrance has been remodelled to suit the new extension. The entire site has been upgraded with new planting, signage and lighting.

Reflecting on the project, Tom Lacey said: “The practice is known for carefully crafted design solutions and the refurbishment of historic buildings and sites. Bringing our skills to a project of this size has provided us with some new and interesting design challenges which we had to overcome to create a building with the impact and presence suited for a contemporary building of this size and relative to its surroundings.”

Cricket chiefs plan major upgrade for the Oval Surrey CCC is planning to make the Kia Oval the largest cricket stadium in the UK with a capacity of 40,000.

The club aims to complete construction in time for the Ashes in 2023.

The centrepiece will be a replacement for the Bedser Stand which could add up to 8,000 seats – as well as an enlargement of the existing OCS Stand.

The ground currently has a capacity of 25,500.

The Club already has planning permission for a large development next to the Pavilion, 1 Oval Square, which is also able to incorporate additional capacity and facilities.

Work could begin at the end of 2019, following on from the ICC Cricket World Cup, in which The Oval will host the opening game, and the next home Ashes series.

Surrey CCC Chairman Richard Thompson stated: “The time is now right for cricket to think on a bigger scale.

“This summer we have seen unprecedented levels of demand for cricket at the Kia Oval, whether it be for the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, the 100th Test which takes place in July, or to watch Surrey CCC in the NatWest T20 Blast.

“We need to build on this success and have a ground that can satisfy the unprecedented demand we have created.”

The Club has released a masterplan image which has provided the inspiration for the development of the ground project in recent years, and will act as the design template for future projects.

Thompson added: “We have already received a positive response from early discussions with the ECB and our landlord, the Duchy of Cornwall.

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“We will now work up more detailed proposals and financial models to share with our wider group of stakeholders.”

June 2017

Festool launches Cycle to promote lung healt Festool, the leading supplier of high-end power tools and accessories, has launched a new Cycle Challenge to raise money for the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and to promote lung health to UK tradespeople.

The Cycle Challenge will feature two static Wattbikes that will join Festool’s impressive UK roadshow on its European leg in July.

Members of the trade will have the chance to win £500 of

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Festool prizes if they bike the fastest mile, three miles or five miles.

Featuring Festool’s premium range of tools, the fully equipped truck will also provide visitors the opportunity to receive information, get hands-on with the tools and learn from a team of experts. With approximately 200 sq m of space, visitors will find new products for 2017, as well as Festool’s complete range of dust extractors that help safeguard a dust-free work environment.

The company has been selling top quality cycling tops as a fundraising initiative on its eBay page here and will be raising thousands of pounds for the BLF as part of the Breathe Easy with Festool Dust Extraction campaign.

The truck tour will begin in Portsmouth on 5th July and will call at Twickenham, Sittingbourne, Leyton, St Albans, High Wycombe, Nuneaton, Derby, North Shields, Glasgow, Dunfermline, Blackburn, Warrington, Belfast and Dublin. See the full list here: www.festool.co.uk/campaigns/roadshow

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e Challenge with charity th to UK tradespeople Jonathon Burcham, Marketing Manager at Festool, said: “With carpenters and joiners four times more likely to contract asthma compared to other workers, the HSE says tradespeople must always use dust extraction.

“We’ve previously promoted the importance of safer, dust-free working conditions with the help of the BLF. Our latest Breathe Easy campaign is attempting to raise awareness of lung health amongst tradesmen who are most at risk of lung problems.”

The money made from the limited edition cycle shirts will go towards research into life threatening lung diseases, as well as the care provided by the BLF for those suffering from conditions like asbestosis, asthma, lung cancer, COPD, IPF, mesothelioma and more.

Dr Penny Woods, Chief Executive of the British Lung Foundation, said: “We are so

grateful to Festool and to everyone using pedal-power in their Cycle Challenge, raising money to help us fight lung disease. This generous support will allow us to continue investing in research into new treatments and cures, and provide support to help people affected by lung disease, throughout the UK.” Exposure to wood dust, a known carcinogen, can also increase the risk of lung cancer.

Alongside heart disease and non-respiratory cancer, lung disease is one of the UK’s three biggest killers. The British Lung Foundation’s Battle for Breath study found that more than 43,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.

Around 12 million people, one in five of the UK population, have been diagnosed with lung disease. Respiratory disease costs the UK £11 billion each year.

Last year, the BLF’s report found that lung disease mortality rates haven’t improved in the last 10 years and the UK now has the fourth highest mortality rate in Europe.

Ideal for mobile use and assembly, the Festool range of safe and robust dust extractors are lightweight and compact, ideal to transport from job to job, again saving time for the tradesperson. Festool offers a range of dust extractors which are suitable for any job from low to high class dust, including general work to anything that is a known carcinogen including lead, cadmium and asbestos. To find the right dust extractor for you, visit www.festool.co.uk for more information.

Find the Festool truck at the following dealers: 5th July – Elliott’s, The Pompey Centre, Dickinson Rd, Portsmouth PO4 8ER 6th July – Harlequins, The Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SX 7th July – Axminster Sittingbourne, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne ME9 8QP 10th July – Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL 11th July – Elsons, Unit 1 Brick Knoll Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5UG 12th July – Isaac Lord, 185 Desborough Rd, High Wycombe HP11 2QN 13th July – Axminster Nuneaton, Bermuda Trade Centre, Hamilton Way, Nuneaton CV10 7RA 14th July – DIPT Derby, Sidney Robinson Business Park, Ascot Drive, Derby DE24 8EH 17th and 18th July – Axminster North Shields, North Shields Retail Park, Norham Rd, North Shields NE29 7UJ 19th and 20th July – Kelvin Power Tools, 22 Kelvin Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow G52 4LT 21st July – Engineering Agencies, 78 Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline KY12 7RS 24th July – Mercers, Pump St, Blackburn BB2 1PG 25th July – Axminster Warrington, Gateway 49 Trade Park, Kerfoot St, Warrington WA2 8NT 27th July – SIA Belfast, 2, 96 Beechill Rd, Belfast BT8 7QN 28th July – Hafele, Unit N3, North Ring Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9

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June 2017

The Kent Event Centre welcomes Construction Expo back on Thursday October 5th 2017. Run by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce it brings together construction professionals from the South East and across the UK, combining a free to attend exhibition, conference and large demonstration areas.

2016 saw over 3,000 delegates and more than 200 exhibitors including some of the UK’s largest contractors. Plans for 2017 will make it the biggest and best event yet.

Project updates and industry challenges discussed Once again, Construction Expo will be hosting keynote speakers, panel sessions and workshops that will update you on major developments and regeneration projects and look at new opportunities along with discussing critical industry topics. Areas that will be covered include:

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• Find out how to take advantage of £billions of projects • Major developments and regeneration projects update • The latest on digital construction including an update on BIM • Construction in the 2025 • How can we develop talent for the construction sector?

• Improving the competitiveness of the market • What is stopping you building?

• Thames Tideway tunnel developments update

As ever it will provide a great opportunity for business leaders to meet, network and collaborate. Meet the Buyer As one of the few completely free Meet the Buyer opportunities in the UK, this year will see over 600 appointments available with 30 top purchasers and decision makers. This is a great opportunity to get your business in front of some of the leading contractors, suppliers and public sector departments. Appointments will be offered initially to exhibitors and then opened to all delegates on a first come first served basis.

Construction Expo Dinner This year the dinner will see the brilliant Brian Blessed, OBE speaking. Renowned for his booming voice, he is famous for work on the stage, television, radio and in films. He’s attempted Everest three times and is the oldest man to have walked to the magnetic North Pole. Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/Cons-Expo-Dinner To find out more about visiting please go to www.constructionexpouk.co.uk . If you are interested in exhibiting please call Penny on 01732 758530 or email bookings@kentinvictachamber.co.uk or if you’d like to work with us please email carole.black@bestbusinessevents.co.uk

FREE Conference and Exhibition

Thursday 5 October 2017 Kent Event Centre nr Maidstone 8.30am - 4.30pm

The leading construction event in London and the South East for the construction industry. The event has been running since 2007 and attracts over 3,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors!

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO…

WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE...

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Find out how to take advantage of £billions of projects

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Major developments and regeneration projects update

Find out the very latest from our keynote speakers from contractors talking about existing projects and new opportunities.

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The latest on digital construction including an update on BIM

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Construction in the 2025 How can we develop talent for the construction sector?

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Improving the competitiveness of the market

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What is stopping you building?

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Thames Tideway tunnel developments update

BOOK YOUR FREE PLACES NOW! www.constructionexpouk.co.uk

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June 2017

SARACEN OVERSEES KEY EUROPEAN MOVE FOR SAMSUNG Leading workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors has started work at the new UK address for Samsung Bioepis at Profile West in Brentford. A key move for Samsung Bioepis as it is the first time that the company will have a European presence, the biopharmaceutical expert will share the 8000 sq ft space with Samsung C&T.

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he engineering and construction group already holds offices in Brentford however Samsung C&T is preparing to move to the premises at the prestigious Profile West when all fit out work has been completed. Work is expected to last for up to six weeks and Saracen’s office move division, Saracen Move Management will also oversee the logistics of the move process.

Saracen has provided space planning and design services for previous tenants of Profile West and has a good knowledge of the building and its facilities.

The project to prepare the office for the move includes the removal of old furniture; the installation of solid and glass partitioning to create meeting rooms, including manifestations; the fit of new flooring and LED lighting panels throughout; power and data changes, including additional floor boxes; and the design and fit out of a client facing reception area.

Director of Saracen Interiors, Michael Page is delighted to add such a significant brand name to the client roster: “The team is working hard to

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develop new relationships and the business has enjoyed a period of substantial growth in recent years as the scope of our offering and geographic reach has extended. The fact that we are now attracting brands from the Samsung stable is testament to our position as a recognised name in office fit out and workplace consultancy.

“It’s great to play a role in establishing a physical European presence for these two companies. We look forward to a smooth handover and hope that this is the start of an ongoing association with this renowned brand.”

Over the past decade, Saracen’s status has gradually changed from a South East fit out concern to a national full service enterprise. Its four divisions – Saracen Interiors, Saracen Facilities, Saracen Small Works and Saracen Move Management – offer a set of seamless service options, designed to anticipate all manner and scale of requirements. The company recently announced that it has opened an office in Manchester’s Media City.

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Armstrong Ceiling Solutions launches new websites for UK and Ireland Prize draw to win a Herman Miller Cradle To Cradle designer chair Armstrong Ceiling Solutions has redesigned its UK and Ireland websites to make inspiration, specification and installation resources faster and easier to find than ever before.

The new global-styled website has already been launched to acclaim in the US, Canada and Asia Pacific and is now being rolled out across Europe.

One highlight of the new mobilefriendly site is the highly visual global project gallery section which enables customers to search, filter and browse more than 800 projects and almost 5,000 photos from around the globe.

While this gives form to the medium, the technical downloads section brings function, helping customers who have been inspired by the images to take their plans to the next level through information such as BIM, CAD, product data pages and installation instructions.

The intuitive website seamlessly adapts to mobile phones and tablets while maintaining a user-friendly experience.

In a new applications section, customers can quickly access “A ceilings for any space,” innovative online tool which provides ceiling recommendations for almost any type of space in a commercial project including clean rooms, commercial kitchens and swimming pools.

Designed to simplify its peerless portfolio and to reflect the brand theme Inspiring Great Spaces, the new website features inspiring visuals on every page.

Customers can also browse products by material and application type, scan product performance features at a glance, and compare product lines. Colour, veneer, shape, edge detail and perforation options are highlighted on each page to make designing easy. Related case studies, project photos, videos and installation details are easily accessible throughout the site.

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So confident is the company that its new website is the ultimate customer tool that it is incentivising user feedback on the UK site by offering a Herman Miller Cradle To Cradle Setu chair every month.

John Kerr, marketing and commercial excellence director EMEA, said: “We have redesigned our website to make it even easier for our customers to find what they want in the multitude of products and services that we have grown over the past 150 years. This will be rolled out across Europe in 2017 to enhance our truly international reach.”

To visit the new Armstrong Ceiling Solutions website, click here

Floors, Walls & Ceilings June 2017

Plan Your Trip to The Flooring Show

The 55th Flooring Show is fast approaching, with over 180 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering for fast track entry to the show. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment!

Register Now Entry into The Flooring Show is completely free of charge for buyers and by registering early; you can avoid queuing on the day. To register, simply go to our website complete the short form and plan your trip to make the most of The Flooring Show.

Accommodation Harrogate has an amazing selection of hotels, within walking distance of the Harrogate Convention Centre, to suit every budget and style. For another year, Reservation Highway is the shows official accommodation agent, able to offer rooms at discounted prices for show attendees. Contact them on admin@reservation-highway.co.uk or 01423 525577.

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* PLEASE BEWARE: there are bogus accommodation agents contacting exhibitors from many shows across the UK claiming to get discounted rates for hotels. PLEASE AVOID Convention Housing and Event Travel Planners.

… By Road: Harrogate is easily accessible from most areas of the UK. •

From the South: take the M1 then A1(M), exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate)

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From the North: A1, exit Wetherby or Knaresborough (Knaresborough exit is 8 miles from Harrogate)

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National Rail enquiries: +44 (0)8457 484 950

From the East: M621 then A1(M), exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate)

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You can also use our 25% off Virgin Trains deal. Virgin Trains have teamed up with the Harrogate Convention Centre to offer 25% off advanced tickets for Flooring Show visitors and exhibitors. Use the link on our website to book with this fantastic deal!

From the West: M56 to M62 then A1(M), exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate)

You can find FREE OF CHARGE parking at the Harrogate Convention Centre during the three show days, however, this parking works on a first come, first served basis.

… By Air: Leeds Bradford International Airport is 20 minutes from Harrogate and Manchester International Airport is just under two hours from the town.

There are now three flights a day with British Airways from Heathrow to Leeds Bradford, at very reasonable prices.

If you’d like more information on planning your trip, or if you want to know more about any of the features at this years show, please look at our website www.theflooringshow.com, we’ve got you covered.

Travel… … By Train: There are trains from most major cities in the UK to Leeds and York, with regular National Rail services running from these stations to Harrogate.

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June 2017

Dulux Trade has announced the winners of its highly acclaimed Select Decorator Awards at a ceremony held at Belton Woods Hotel in Lincolnshire. Open to members of the Dulux Select Decorator scheme, entrants for this year’s competition were required to submit details of their best projects, complemented with statements from their clients.

Entries were then judged by a panel of painting and decorating experts from the Dulux Academy, Dulux Colour Team and Professional Team.

Since 2009, the annual competition has supported and championed highly skilled painters and decorators that take the utmost pride in their work.

Rewarded for showcasing the best workmanship, product knowledge and project management skills in the industry, winners receive up to £1,500 in Bonusbond vouchers and a Dulux-accredited accolade to enhance their reputation.

Becky Davidson, Senior Brand Manager at Trade Marketing UK, said: “We are thrilled for all the winners of the Dulux Select Decorator competition. As well as showing untiring dedication to providing the best possible experience for their customers, all of our winners this year have demonstrated exceptional technical skills that have helped transformed spaces in their own unique ways. They all thoroughly deserve their accolades, but we would also like to congratulate Robbie Dodds, who was ‘highly commended’ in the Exterior project category.”

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Dulux Select De Award Winners Category: Interior Project costing over £3,000 and Grand Winner Winner: Peter Smith from Bannockburn, Stirling

Peter Smith was awarded not only the prize for the ‘Interior Project costing over £3,000’ category, but also the accolade of overall Grand Winner for his project on behalf of a long-standing client. The homeowners had spent the last three years restoring a large, neglected Victorian building and entrusted Peter to complete the decoration work in the dining room.

Peter was involved from the outset, and worked alongside builders and other tradesmen in order to prepare the room before the extensive paintwork and wallpapering could commence. Peter’s highly professional approach throughout left the homeowner delighted.

“Peter demonstrated a remarkable degree of patience and tolerance in a situation which would really test any tradesperson. ‘Labour intensive’ doesn’t even begin to describe the process of this project, but Peter just got on with the work without complaint. Peter is such a gentleman and nice person to have working in the house - he is so obliging in every way - you simply cannot fault his customer service.” – Dominic Farrugia, Homeowner.

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Winner: Andrew Sheasby from Littleover, Derbyshire

Category: Interior Project costing between £1,500 and £2,999 Winner: Anthony Nolan from Selby, North Yorkshire

For his award-winning entry, Andrew Sheasby completed the redecoration of a living room for a new customer following a recommendation. This project involved significant preparation work to both the walls and woodwork before the wallpaper application and paintwork.

“The workmanship, timekeeping and sheer professionalism was such a pleasure to encounter. Andrew has ideas which showed enormous artistic ability. The end product is now the envy of my friends and I am absolutely thrilled with it. I will certainly be contacting Andrew again to do more work for me in the future.” - Brenda French, Homeowner

Category: Interior Project costing up to £1,499 Winner: Martin Connor from Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands For his winning entry, Anthony was enlisted to apply the finishing touches to a project spanning almost 11 years to convert a former 1840s Parish Council Building and School. The homeowner had conducted thorough research into the building in order to do justice to its heritage and required a decorator capable of doing the same.

“This project deserved an experienced hand and attention to detail. Anthony’s can-do attitude made what seemed to me to be a huge and complex job, a lot easier. It was a pleasure and a relief seeing my ideas come to life, and the quality of his workmanship, his knowledge of techniques, products and materials gave me reassurance and guaranteed a quality finish - all within budget too. I’m thrilled with the outcome.” – Andrea Hall, Homeowner

The second winner in this category was Martin Connor who was approached about his winning job after the homeowners saw the high standard of the work he had completed on a nearby new housing development. Thoroughly impressed by his quality finish, the homeowners tasked Martin with the renovation of their hall, stairs and landing and were not disappointed.

“Martin’s attention to detail was meticulous, faultless. I would and have recommended Martin to anybody looking for a superior finish to any decoration work they need done “ - Homeowner.

For more information on the Dulux Select Decorator scheme, please visit: http://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/services/dulux-select-decorator

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Coatings & Paints June 2017

PURDY SYNTOX™ RANGE REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUPERIOR PAINTBRUSHES With more than 90 years’ experience as creators of individual, handcrafted brushes that have become renowned for timeless, professional quality, look no further than Purdy paint brushes to fulfil any decorating needs.

Perfect for applying woodcare products including oil based varnishes, lacquers, shellacs and urethanes, and with both flat and angular brush styles available, the Syntox™ range includes two unique brushes to provide a mirror like finish. The Syntox name stands for ‘Synthetic Ox’ hair, and has been designed to replicate, and in many ways improve, on the finish of the more traditional Ox hair brushes. Benefits to using Syntox include improved brush longevity, a smoother finish, easier to clean filaments with improved brush control.

The Syntox™ range, like all Purdy products, has been designed and created by our craftsmen using high quality, raw materials, such as Chinex and Tynex blend synthetic filaments, which will deliver an ultra smooth finish on wood. Designed

for use with all stains and varnishes, the versatile brushes work well with both water and solvent based clear finishes and woodstains.

Purdy products are regularly tested by a panel of professional tradesmen to ensure the quality remains of the highest possible standard. We gave our panel the Syntox to use on their projects and 100% of the respondents were very satisfied with the finish Syntox™ brushes gave to their work.

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Mate is easy to use and ideal for hairline cracks, as well as being extremely flexible.

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Coatings & Paints June 2017

Johnstone’s Trade Launches New Premium Matt Emulsion:

CLEANABLE MATT Johnstone’s Trade has launched its new Cleanable Matt – an emulsion paint created to offer an extremely durable wall cover solution for high-traffic areas that require frequent cleaning and are prone to common stains.

Designed with advanced stain-resistant technology, the product prevents stains from setting into the paint film, meaning the painted walls can be easily cleaned with warm, soapy water. Achieving ISO 11998 class 1 scrub rating, more stubborn stains can also be tackled with standard household cleaner*, returning the surface to its original, premium matt finish.

The product is ideal for use in commercial, healthcare and education environments, alongside domestic locations that receive high footfall.

For commercial environments, the product helps extend maintenance cycles as walls can be cleaned on a frequent basis without affecting the finish, removing the need for a regular re-paint.

For domestic settings, Cleanable Matt ensures a long lasting finish that looks newer for longer.

Quick drying and low odour as standard, the coating is perfect for high-traffic areas including kitchens, stairways and corridors.

Richard Mazurkiewicz, Marketing Manager at Johnstone’s Trade, commented: “We’re committed to constantly improving our products and bringing new technology to the market. Therefore we’ve created Cleanable Matt to offer a solution that helps combat challenges affecting surfaces in busy, high use areas.”

“Whether it’s an active commercial setting cleaned daily or a domestic property prone to dayto-day marking, the coating ensures a premium matt finish that lasts for longer.”

For more information on the new Johnstone’s Trade Cleanable Matt, visit: www.johnstonestrade.com/product/cleanable-matt

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The product can be easily applied by spray, brush or roller, and is now available in over 16,000 colours.

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New Blowerproof Liquid set to transform air-tightness of buildings Airtightness is a dominant factor affecting a building’s energy performance. It can be argued that airtightness is more important than insulation in terms of thermal performance. Even small gaps in doors and windows can cause significant heat loss and once a building is constructed, stemming unwanted air flow can prove difficult and expensive.

When deciding how to seal construction gaps, one common option is to use a polyurethanebased, spray foam filler or silicone or acrylic sealant to ensure air-tightness, but there are acknowledged problems, with shrinkage and adhesion being the main disadvantages.

A new, BBA-certified, liquid air-tight membrane called Blowerproof is a clever, quick, easy and cost-effective way to ensure outstanding air-tightness.

Blowerproof has been used widely across Europe for many years as a proven and effective method of achieving high levels of airtightness, in many different buildings on a wide range of substrates.

Simply brushed on, Blowerproof quickly forms a permanent, secure and continuous air-tight seal across a range of draughtprone points: wall/floor/ceiling connections, fenestrations, pipe connections including water, electricity, gas and data; all with no need for primers.

Applied as a blue, thick liquid, fibre reinforced ‘paint’, Blowerproof Liquid Brush quickly cures to form a black sealed membrane which is highly resistant to punctures.

Blowerproof is also available in white, so it doesn’t show through a plaster finish.

Brushes rinse out under cold water, making Blowerproof Liquid Brush quick to deploy and pack away.

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It’s safe to use in high risk environments such as food, childcare and medical environments as it is free from both volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and harmful chemicals.

A building that leaks air is always thermally inefficient.

These air leaks cost the building owner, so it’s easy to make the case for using Blowerproof. It quickly justifies both its product and labour costs.

Any easy way to ensure leaks are sealed, helping limit applicator error is a major step forward to improving building performance. Blowerproof can’t be beaten for how quickly, easily and effectively an applicator can achieve a permanently secure and continuous seal. Blowerproof helps deliver energy performance well beyond building regulations.

Blowerproof has recently been awarded BBA (British Board of Agrément) Certificate 17/5410.

Jack Georgiou, Project Manager at BBA, says: “Blowerproof was subjected to a rigorous assessment by the BBA. The results of stringent tests were assessed including fatigue testing after accelerated ageing to verify the efficiency and durability of the air-tight seal.

“Blowerproof performed satisfactorily in all aspects of the assessment and tests so we’ve

certified it as being an effective way to improve the airtightness and consequently the thermal efficiency of buildings.”

BBA certification is recognised by Government departments and throughout the construction industry as confirmation that a product is fit for purpose.

Only products and systems that have passed a series of comprehensive assessments – including laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, quality management checks and inspection of production are awarded a BBA Certificate. Once a Certificate has been issued, six monthly surveillance of production and comprehensive three yearly reviews are required to maintain its validity.

In addition to the BBA, Blowerproof has Certification from a wide range of recognised European bodies, a full list can be found on the Blowerproof website.

Blowerproof is also available as a roller application which can be used directly on blockwork, brick, masonry and as a spray which is ideal for larger areas such as walls and roofs. It can be directly applied to mineral wool, sprayed set foams or PIR insulation.

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Doors & Windows June 2017

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omar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator LDG (Lancashire Double Glazing) completed the installation of aluminium curtain walling, windows and commercial doors to a new waterfront £8.6million flagship office block and call centre. Part of the Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone and the 500 acre Wirral Waters regeneration scheme, and built on previously derelict land, The Tower Wharf project saw the design of the 48,000 sq ft 4 storey office building which includes a roof terrace and office accommodation for around 800 staff. This project was also the Winner of Best Commercial Building at the ‘RICS’ 2016 Awards and the building achieved the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for sustainability.

To maximise natural daylight and facilitate the large glazed areas Comar 6EFT was specified as it offers architects a flexible system, providing a structurally glazed solution, with options for facets, concealed vents and an extensive range of profiles that cater for large structurally glazed panes. Comar 6EFT also offers the slimmest silicon or EPDM joints in the industry, which means the eye catching glazed area is maximised. LDG could ensure that this project could be completed within the restraints of the budget.

Complying with the latest CWCT standards Comar 6EFT systems are mullion drained thermally broken structurally glazed curtain walling system with drained capping, pressure equalised and drained is in accordance with BS6262.

In a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest Building Regulations are paramount Comar 5P.i Auto Opening Vent, thermally efficient polyamide insulated windows were specified.

These aluminium windows offer outstanding weather performance and reduce heat loss through the trademark P.i thermal break ensuring low U-values so energy bills are minimised.

Comar 7P.i Commercial Door sets were the natural choice for this high traffic head office/call centre building. Comar 7P.i CD door sets can be hung from Comar 6EFT framing and are a natural choice for any busy environment. They are available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto-sliding and sliding folding options.

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A ‘Slide and Fold’ Solution From Aluprof The new sliding folding ‘MB-86 FOLD LINE’ is the latest addition in a wide range of sliding doors systems from leading European aluminium systems company, Aluprof. With one of the slimmest hinged stile sight line of just 133mm, the new system maximises the all important glass area. Designed for heavy duty use, the system is suitable for both residential and commercial installations, and offers excellent life expectancy.

The MB-86 FOLD LINE features a 77mm wide, triple chamber door leaf profile, with a 34mm polyamide thermal break for excellent thermal insulation and strength, allowing doors of up to 2700 mm high and 1000 mm wide. The Aluprof designed, dedicated hardware, allows door leafs of up to 100Kg in weight to be accommodated with the option of triple, or quadruple glazing, to be easily specified up to 60mm in thickness. Rebated and low-level thresholds are an option as well as open in and open out options for the folding arrangement.

With a low profile count, for what is a very flexible sliding folding system, fabricators do not need to stock an extensive range of profiles to manufacture the complete system. Furthermore, the ‘MB-86 FOLD LINE’ is fully compatible with the MB-86 range of framing, door and window systems making it one of the most flexible systems for any application.

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It should therefore come as no surprise that Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. All systems are designed and installed by selected, specially trained companies to ensure each product meets the Aluprof exacting standards. Further information is available on the company website at www.aluprof.co.uk and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

Doors & Windows June 2017

SMART SECURITY FROM ERA With smart technology becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK market, ERA has taken home security to the next level with a range of smartphoneconnected, wireless Alarm systems.

Offering a choice of five userfriendly models, ERA smart alarm kits benefit from a modular design, enabling builders and specifiers to create a comprehensive network of alarms to suit any home security project.

Get Kitted Out From the Valiant Solar Siren Alarm Kit – which offers a convenient smart security starter pack for smaller properties – to the impressive Invincible Dual Network Alarm System, the full range of ERA wireless alarm kits feature a simple ‘plug and play’ set up and include magnetic door/window sensors, as well as pet friendly motion sensors as standard, which can be easily fitted around the home.

Marketing Manager, Tania Tams explained, “ The wireless design of our smart alarm kits is a real attraction for many installers and end users alike. Doing away with what can be quite a timeconsuming installation process, most ERA alarm kits can be plugged into the mains and set up via the integrated control panel, making it easy to secure the home in just a few simple steps. “

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Offering an attractive added extra sales option in cases of

refurbishment and building works, the alarm kits have been specifically designed with builders and tradesmen in mind. Tania continues, “It is worth noting that ERA offers two distinct ranges of Alarms. Whilst our consumerfacing miGuard collection is a popular product range for DIY retailers, our professionalstandard Alarm kits offer a number of additional features and benefits to allow the tradesman to fit with confidence.”

The company’s most advanced models, including the Vault and Invincible, come complete with RFID tags for rapid disarming and can be programmed to deliver automatic updates – including intruder, flood and smoke alerts – to a user’s smartphone via SMS. What’s more, ERA smart alarm kits feature the latest GSM technology, meaning that the home can be remotely controlled and monitored from anywhere in the world using the corresponding ERA Alarm App. Siren Calls Whilst all ERA smart alarm kits feature an internal siren, users may wish to enhance their security system with an additional live or replica siren. A choice of mains-

connected or solar powered outdoor sirens provide an ideal visual deterrent, whilst ERA’s portable Internal Plug-In Siren offers extra reassurance in larger properties and annexes.

Easily installed for use as part of a wider smart security system, all ERA sirens can also be employed as stand-alone alarm systems, when connected to the company’s magnetic door/window sensors.

Added extras Thanks to their adaptable, modular design, ERA smart alarm kits can be extended to incorporate a range of accessories, including additional sensors, smoke and water detectors and even an IP HD security camera.

Tania added, “With many of our smart alarm models able to support up to 50 additional sensors, a user can build upon their existing kit to create a versatile, all-encompassing alert system for the modern home.”

For further information about the company’s range of smart-phone connected alarm systems and other Era home security products, visit www.eraeverywhere.com or contact the sales team on 01922 490 000 or by emailing info@eraeverywhere.com

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Peabody’s award-winning development, Merchants Walk, offers first time buyers an affordable option to get on the property ladder without having to compromise on location. The Zone 2 development in Bow comprises a collection of 79 studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments for private sale.

The development provides young professionals with the chance to live close to the City and Canary Wharf, with prices remaining competitive in comparison to other Zone 2 locations. For a one bedroom apartment, buyers are offered 486sq ft, including a private balcony, available from £375,000. Merchants Walk is ideally located in Bow, just three miles away from central London. Buyers can expect to pay double for a similar sized property in other popular Zone 2 locations such as, Shoreditch or Islington.1

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development incorporates luxury, from the landscaped courtyards to the sleek, modern finish of each apartment. In a vibrant location like Bow, residents can enjoy being close to central London without breaking the bank.”

Situated within the Olympic regeneration zone of Bow, which has seen significant investment in the past few years, Merchants Walk is in the heart of an exciting new community.

Residents can enjoy a range of bars, restaurants and shops in nearby Westfield Stratford City. The mall experience incorporates high street names, urban labels, and haute couture boutiques, along with more than 100 eateries serving dozens of international cuisines, a 17-screen digital cinema, bowling alley and even a casino.

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For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers an alternative day out with parklands, waterways, playgrounds and cafes to explore. Just 5 minutes to Stratford on the DLR or a leisurely 12 minute cycle, your new home at Merchants Walk is perfectly positioned to enjoy the unique local attractions.

These include three new iconic venues, The London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre and the striking ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture.

Each apartment at Merchants Walk offers spacious living, carefully designed layouts and stylish interiors, offering the perfect setting for those looking to entertain guests. Kitchens are stylishly finished to create a seamless layout with handleless units, silestone quartz worktops and integrated Bosch appliances. Residents can enjoy a view of the London skyline from their private balcony, the ideal backdrop for a relaxing evening. Bedrooms are completed with highly refined finishes and feature luxurious rich pile carpets and built-in mirrored wardrobes.

Located adjacent to Devons Road DLR, Merchants Walk is just a short commute into the City. Residents can reach Stratford and Canary Wharf stations in five and seven minutes, respectively by tube, and central locations, such as Liverpool Street and King’s Cross stations, are under 30 minutes away at 17 minutes and 28 minutes, respectively.

Now over 65% sold, prices at Merchants Walk start from £400,000 for a one bedroom apartment, and for a two bed prices start at £ 475,000. Using London Help To Buy, a buyer only requires a 5% deposit of £18,750 to buy a one bedroom apartment. Buyers can register their interest by calling 020 3369 8670 or visiting www.merchantswalk.co.uk

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Bathrooms June 2017

Frameless Light Boxes - Elegance Incarnate Recent trends in advertising and film printing led to wider use of backlit film light boxes.

The range of use is endless - from shop and brand advertisings, show displays, store fronts and even external pylons mounted with individual light boxes, that create an architectural and designed effect while conveying mundane messages, logos and services rendered.

True to form, Vista never rests on its laurels with everything concerning its product lines.

Vista Frameless LED Light Boxes, launched recently, caught the market by a storm.

Single The innovative single sided light boxes are now available with a large range of graphic substrates - from thin 2mm polycarbonate up to 5 mm Perspex, Plexiglas or double pane polycarbonate clear covers, allowing a digitally printed, light transmitting film between them. A perfect solution when backlit signs are required to enhance modern, vibrant graphics.

To achieve the frameless appearance, the graphic substrates are inserted into thin lip grooves at the edge of the Aluminum

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extrusions. Changing graphics is quick and easy - by just removing one side pane (2 screws) and sliding out the graphic substrate.

Multiple changes are encouraged when printed film is used - just slide out the film from between the 2 polycarbonate sheets, insert the new graphic film and screw the pane back into place.

Frameless Light Boxes make the displays more popular and dynamic. Conveying messages, images and adding a certain glow and a touch of magic to any setting, is at the heart of this new design. Vista frameless light boxes offer a solid alternative to snap frame light boxes, especially in larger sizes.

Safer, cleaner and more versatile.

Now more than ever before - Vista offers a complete solutions for any project!

For further information please contact: Vista System Ltd., Tel: 080-0051-8885 Fax: 020-3004-1895, Email : erica@vistasign.com

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LUNES 2.0: ONE SOLUTION FOR ALL DESIGNS No matter if we are talking about a dwarf wall, a recess or a typical shower space, Lunes 2.0 offers a wide range of model combinations to enhance the style of the bathroom and shower area.

Following in the footsteps of the previous Lunes range (a Novellini Best Seller for over 15 years), you will fall in love with its affordable, refined and minimal styles. Available with high quality chrome framework as standard.

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Channel 100 - premium stainless steel drainage

Purus’ stainless steel channel drainage system, the Channel 100, comes in standard lengths up to 2.5 metres

Channel 100 with Tile Insert Grate

Purus, the producer of Swedish drainage solutions and floor gullies, manufacture their Channel 100 stainless steel drainage channels in a range of lengths for vinyl, tiled, concrete and resin floor finishes.

The channel drainage solution for commercial and industrial projects The Channel 100 is an ideal wetroom drainage solution for shower areas, changing rooms and hotel and leisure facilities; as well as industrial areas such as factories and breweries. It is designed for installation into concrete floors and comes in standard lengths up to 2.5m. Many different configurations are available as standard - there are four grate types plus the Tile Insert option for tiled finishes; and the outlet can be positioned in the centre or the end of the channel. The Chess and Wave patterned stainless steel grates are ideal for bare-foot areas whilst the L15 and M125 load-bearing mesh grates are designed to suit heavy-duty industrial use. A bespoke service is available for other lengths, outlet configurations and 316-grade acid-resistant stainless steel.

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Though many of us may prefer a fuzzy vision of ourselves first thing in the morning, having a mist free mirror must surely be an advantage for shaving, applying make up or styling hair.

Once a demista™ heated mirror pad is installed, you will always have a clear view, no matter how steamed up the bathroom may be.

The pads are available in a variety of sizes, and should your mirror be exceptionally large, they can be fitted in multiples to cover the entire area. Bespoke sizes are also available. Once fitted it requires no maintenance. Easy to install demista™ is the original and innovative heated mirror pad, introduced over 23 years ago, with proven standards of reliability, whilst providing an immediate local back up service. This is why demista™ is the first choice for both domestic and contract bathrooms, for both new build and refurbishment projects , in the UK and abroad.

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June 2017

Neolith - An Extraordinary Surface Neolith is one of the largest sintered compact surfaces, and belongs to a new and revolutionary product category born in the last decade with the aim of providing an innovative response to the most demanding architectural and design demands.

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he sintering technology that TheSize has developed to create Neolith uses a combination of extreme high-pressure and temperature, giving birth to a surface with unique technical features.

These include high resistance to scratches and abrasions, stains and hightemperatures, as well as colours that do no change with exposure to UV rays.

Neolith’s exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal therefore makes it the perfect solution for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, wall cladding, floor tiles and façades.

The modern UV-resistant colour palette ensures that designers can achieve the look they want, whether indoors or outdoors.

100% eco-friendly, Neolith uses natural materials and technologies that respect the environment. This is supported by a 10-year certified guarantee for kitchen countertops.

Neolith can now be viewed at the QFD showroom at the Business Design Centre in Islington. QFD stocks a large range of surface finishes in a size of 3200 x 1500mm, in 12 and 6mm thicknesses that include solid colours and stimulating designs.

T 020 3457 4949 W www.qfdistribution.co.uk Neolith from TheSize – distributed in the UK by QF Distribution – brings with it new and interesting possibilities for surface design.

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Rinnai is a registered provider of CPD developed over the past few years, ea CPD Certification Scheme for the desi manufacturer has seen an upswing in as specifiers and engineers alike hav energy saving benefits of the A-rated Rinnai is a registered provider of CPD courses, which it has developed over the past few years, earning praise from the CPD Certification Scheme for the design of the courses. The manufacturer has seen an upswing in demand for its training as specifiers and engineers alike have switched on to the energy saving benefits of the A-rated Rinnai Infinity range.

Rinnai’s qualifications as a provider of CPD courses are impressive: as the UK and European market leader in the supply of gas fired continuous flow water heaters for commercial, domestic and renewable integration, Rinnai is at the forefront of innovative and efficient systems and technology.

As Rinnai UK Managing Director Tony Gittings explains: “The UK water heating industry is facing a myriad of environmental and politically driven market forces, including the need to reduce carbon emissions within new and existing buildings. In the training modules we clarify and engage with the market to assist decision making and understanding of the different messages faced by today’s engineers, installers and designers.

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D courses, which it has arning praise from the ign of the courses. The n demand for its training ve switched on to the d Rinnai Infinity range.

“Rinnai can demonstrate how innovation can reduce the burden on fossil fuels while maximising renewable gains.

We also look at the growing support for continuous flow technologies and how this can benefit the industry versus traditional gas fired storage systems and analyse water heating design and specification discussing technical issues associated with product installation.”

“Our training facility and CPD training courses ensure key market personnel at all levels can benefit from nationwide training from our highly skilled team of technical experts.

Ensuring they are up to speed with changes in legislation and product developments. Rinnai can also deliver bitesize one- hour courses to suit your needs,” says Rinnai associate director Chris Goggin.

For installers, specific hands-on training can be tailored to cover all aspects of commissioning and servicing processes. The Runcorn training facility has recently been redesigned and enlarged to cope with demand and is fitted with all the latest Rinnai technology so attendees can be assured they are gaining experience on the latest energy saving appliances and systems.

These training events are aimed primarily at engineers and facilities managers. The courses don’t just look at the individual units but also explore system design and how to deal successfully with legionella. The most popular course modules are ‘Understanding ACOP

L8 and hot water system design’ and ‘System design incorporating continuous flow and renewables’.

Engineer courses are held on the first and last Thursday of each month at Runcorn. More courses are in the process of being added, including one on the new Rinnai Infinity Solo, which is now awaiting CPD accreditation.

The comprehensive engineer training course lineup for 2017 includes nine modules: Rinnai product overview; Continuous flow and the future of water heating; Intermediate water heater; Continuous flow - Excellence in design; Service and fault diagnostics (Water heaters); Service and fault diagnostics (Energy saver warm air units); Understanding ACOP L8 and hot water system design; Maximising renewable gain in hot water design; and, Continuous flow as an innovative method of satisfying energy and regulatory demands.

CPD Roadshow courses are also available for M&E consultants and specifiers, design and build engineers, facilities managers and gas contractors.

For more information contact Ian Jenkins on +44 (0)1928 531 870 or email ianjenkins@rinnaiuk.com For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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ANDREA LEADSOM MP IS VIP VISITOR TO JOHNSON & STARLEY

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ndrea Leadsom, MP for South Northamptonshire and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was a VIP visitor to the headquarters of Johnson & Starley on March 24, 2017. The company is a UK market leader in heating and ventilation technology for the local authority, social housing and private residential markets and Managing Director Chris Yates hosted a visit that demonstrated the company’s commitment to environmentally product development and marketing initiatives.

Johnson & Starley is a member of the BEAMA Ventilation Group that promotes the importance of indoor air quality and the need for efficient ventilation in new and existing properties.

During the visit, the roles of BEAMA and the government in underlining the concept of indoor air quality and providing financial incentives for the installation of effective ventilation in existing homes were major topics of positive discussion.

A tour of the company’s facilities on Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton, where some 85 local people are employed.

Chris Yates commented; “We were delighted to welcome such an important figure as Andrea to our company. Sharing many of the same

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environmental values and commitments, we were pleased to demonstrate how far we have come as a company since our establishment nearly 100 years ago and our role as an important local employer with a very positive future.”

Andrea Leadsom commented; “I was delighted to visit Johnson & Starley and have the opportunity to hear their views, as well as those of the wider industry, on the importance of indoor air quality.”

Contact Johnson & Starley, Rhosili Road, Brackmills, Northampton, NN4 7LZ, Tel: +44 (0) 1604 762881, Fax: +44 (0) 1604 767408, Email: marketing@johnsonandstarley.co.uk Website: www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk

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WHEN IS A GUARANTEE Following recently publicised concerns regarding the pitfalls of some insurance backed warranties it is reassuring that for projects involving rolled or traditional sand cast lead sheet there is a unique scheme offered by members of the Lead Contractors Association.

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n such a specialist area as lead sheet design and installation, the opportunity should not be missed for the client, architect, main contractor, etc to let others be responsible for long term performance - with further reassurance provided by independent verification and an insurance underwritten 25 year guarantee.

LCA members were the first in the roofing industry to offer such an extensive insurance backed guarantee period, but apart from the exceptional extended period of cover, the LCA members’ Guarantee Scheme is unique in containing two further clear and critically distinctive features.

Lead sheet is a wonderful roofing material – soft, malleable and relatively easy to work by hand – it is therefore quite easy for a general contractor to appear competent. However, it is one thing to have a manual skill in working with lead, but to get the optimum performance from a product that can last more than 100 years, it is essential that practical skill is backed up by individual knowledge regarding the detailing required to install it onto a roof.

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NOT A GUARANTEE? This means knowing •

What thickness sheet to be used across various application

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Whether or not there is (or needs to be) effective ventilation

Plus a hundred other things the specialist has to take into consideration (roof pitch, exposure, wind lift, etc) that the general roofing contractor may simply not be aware of.

The best lead sheet is rolled to a European manufacturing standard (BSEN12588) or for older, more prominent buildings and heritage projects, traditional sand cast sheet is often used. Either way, lead sheet doesn’t often fail and even when badly fitted will last for years before needing attention, but when a product should last for 100+ years, why should anyone be paying for repairs after five?

It is a fact that more lead fails through badly designed details on a roof than from bad product or bad workmanship, so how does anyone know that the installer has the appropriate knowledge to design, form and use the correct detailing?

Unfortunately, even if badly designed and installed, lead sheet will often last long enough for the installer to have been paid by the time any problem appears, so there is little incentive for them to return to site to correct any faults Therefore the first critical distinguishing feature of the LCA scheme is that every project submitted for registration is inspected on completion by an expert - a member of the LCA Council or the LCA technical consultant. Any detail found during this inspection which does not conform to BS6915 (Code of Practice for the design and installation of fully supported lead sheet roofing and cladding) must be corrected before the Guarantee registration is approved.

As has already been emphasised, working with lead is a specialist craft demanding skill and knowledge from every practitioner. For the non-practitioner, i.e. the architect and client that has to verify and pay for the work, some technical support and guidance is available

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by referring to the Lead Sheet Manual published by the Lead Sheet Association. However, surely having a leadwork installation physically checked, up-close on the roof (not from the street) by an independent expert, is worth the cost of the guarantee alone?

That is not the end of the peace of mind offered by the scheme, because if a problem arises at any point during the guarantee period, the original installer will be notified to return to site to investigate and if necessary carry out remedial works at their own cost.

Critically however, if the original contractor is no longer trading, or is unwilling or otherwise unable to return to site, under the terms of the guarantee the LCA will nominate another member contractor to return to site and investigate the problem.

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If a fault is identified that is covered by the terms of the guarantee, remedial work will be carried out without further cost to the client, financed by a separate Trust Fund (set up by the LCA and ring-fenced from day

to day activities.) The Trust Fund itself is insurance underwritten to provide cover against any claim of up to £250,000.

Only members of the Lead Contractors Association that can offer such a unique collective scheme to cover leadwork installations and in doing so provide genuine long term ‘peace of mind’ for their clients.

For more information about the Lead Contractors Association or for further details of the LCA Guarantee Scheme, contact us at: Lead Contractors Association Centurion House, 36 London Road East Grinstead RH19 1AB Telephone: 01342 317 888 E-mail: info@lca.gb.com Website: www.leadcontractors.co.uk

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Snickers ‘FLEXIWork’ Clothing – Better Working Clothes That Really Make a Difference While Fabric, Functionality and Fit have always been hallmarks of Snickers’ working clothes, it’s the innovation and technology in the design of FLEXIWork garments that really sets them apart from other brands.

They’re designed for fast-paced working environments with bodymapping designs that ensure superior freedom of movement on site.

There’s Waterproof Jackets, Fleeces, T-shirts and Hoodies plus market-leading WorkTrousers made from a durable, stretch and ripstop fabric and polyamide reinforcements.

As well as fashionable looks, all these clothes are packed with comfort and functionality, specially designed for professional

craftsmen who are always on the go, always delivering top class work and always a step ahead on site.

Designed for professionals who rely on their gear in demanding environments, they’re a must for everyone who takes a pride in their work on site.

To get more information on Snickers’ FLEXIWork working clothes, visit the website at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk where you can download a digital catalogue - or call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788.

Stormguard Aluminium Rainwater Systems. cover the whole of the United Kingdom with the supply of Aluminium guttering together with all components as well as bespoke Aluminium box guttering, Flashings and wall copings.

Part of the Stormguard Group of companies, we Operating with a complete range of up to date 21st century designs ,we operate with a range of clip fit guttering and double seal box gutter systems that eliminate the need to put holes into the gutters for nuts and bolts connections.

advise and pricing. We can supply in basic mill finish or with the R.A.L. colour ranges for powder coating requirements.

Contact us on 01625 665096.

All installers love the boltless systems as it saves them time and money to fit the gutters. We manufacture our rainwater pipes either in a cast eared collar option or swaged system whichever suits your individual choice.

Please refer to our web page at www.stormguardrainwater.co.uk Our factory is situated in Macclesfield in Cheshire and our friendly staff are always on hand for

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June 2017

Gismos, Gadgets and Good Design In the early ‘noughties’ I ran a seminar for ‘Constructing Excellence’ on ‘Safety

by Design’, followed a few years later by one on ‘Designing Out Waste’.

The purpose in mentioning them is to emphasise the fact that, despite new products and new and updated regulations, like those dealing with high speed electronic communications networks (Approved document ‘R’), the house-building industry has made little progress so far this century.

Back then I argued for buildings to be designed via ‘partnerships’ that embraced site constraints, programmed out risk, and ensured good immediate and ongoing communications with present and future stakeholders. I pointed out that to do so required ‘design teams’ who not only knew their legal duties & responsibilities, but who understood how the job would be done. In turn this meant grasping the logistics, getting to grips with handling and ‘Temporary’ works, as well as embracing snagging and maintenance along with the lifetime risks of the building both in construction, in use and decommissioning. Stressing that ‘good design’ is SAFE I also urged participants to accept their responsibility for making others aware of all of these risks.

While today it’s pretty easy to specify IT related products for any building, like visual or fingerprint recognition access, remote video surveillance, cell-phone heat and light control, and so on, doing so efficiently remains a major challenge. Indeed, arguably this is more important than these ‘nice to have’ gismos and gadgets themselves.

Home buyers and renters alike remain more concerned about the cost and speed efficiency of new home construction, their comfort, running, and maintenance costs.

In several respects ‘Designing Out Waste’ was an extension of the earlier attempt to introduce business innovations from outside the construction industry. Techniques and disciplines like ‘Six Sigma’ and ‘Kaizen’ were applied across the whole design and build process to cut out waste in design time, scheduling delays, and prototyping errors, as well as material waste, etc.

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Once again an important element of this was the acceptance that building design needed to become a collaborative exercise, rather than the God given domain of any one person. As in the motor, aircraft and ship building industries, for example, recognition of the increasingly complex nature of the building enterprise was seen as increasingly important.

Designing with partnering in mind emphasises communications, the importance of avoiding delays, and the need to programme out errors. It also recognises the need to really know what stocks & other ‘industry standard’ materials are readily available, how jobs will be done in practice, and the need for a better and fuller understanding of the building and manufacturing tasks involved.

supply and construction chain is a vital process that must be developed to correct this.

Consequently, whilst moving with the times to incorporate all that is best and wonderful and time saving and comfortable, and desirable in any building design we undertake, manufacture, or build, I still find myself ‘shouting at the wind’ for fundamental shifts in professional attitudes.

However, the ‘winds of change’ are blowing and I do detect small shifts.

As construction moves ‘off-site’ into the factory these will greatly improve efficiency, quality, and affordable delivery of all levels of social and private housing. www.BenfieldATT.uk

Grasping the totality of the logistics involved was seen then, and remains today, of major importance. Getting to grips with transport, ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ processes were and are obvious candidates for expanding the horizons of the design team. Equating the notion of ‘Lifetime Costs’ with the avoidance of delays and the need to programme out errors, along with a sound knowledge of materials, processes and procedures remains vital. Although accepting that good design avoids waste, then and now many ‘professionals’ - used to a more relaxed regime - found and find this an unpopular constraint. Few, it seems are ready even now to accept responsibility for, and bear the cost of, any waste caused by them.

Explaining the on-site assembly process

As we move further toward ‘factory built’ homes clients and their professional advisors and consultants must understand that, to produce a building in the factory requires all elements to be determined in detail before work commences, rather than muddling through trying to resolve complicated design issues as a project progresses. While this is possible using sloppy ‘wet’ trade building techniques, where adjustments can be made insitu, complex off-site manufactured elements are much more difficult to alter. Failure to understand this is both prejudicing MMC and costing clients and builders’ small fortunes to correct.

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June 2017 Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has supplied a complimentary range of precast concrete flags, blocks and kerbs to Evolution Gateshead for its renowned multi-million regeneration project: Gateshead BIG. Gateshead BIG is the UK’s largest residential regeneration programme outside of London. It consists of 19 sites which will be developed over the next 15-20 years, covering 70 hectares of land and delivering 2,400 new, good-quality homes and fantastic neighbourhoods that people will want to live and grow in.

Phase 1 of the development, which commenced in March 2014 and is due to complete this coming June, includes three sites – Avon Street, Birtley Northside, and Bensham & Saltwell – which will generate a total of 450 homes.

Charcon Supplies Over 10,000m2 to Regeneration Project: Gateshead BIG

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With designs prepared by a conglomerate of architects, landscape architects and surveyors, including Alison Brooks Architects, Studio Egret West, S333, Red Box Architects, Queensberry Design and Robinson Landscape Design, Charcon was tasked to provide hard landscaping solutions that would pave the way for good vehicular access and safe pedestrian routes.

Drawing from its extensive range of flag and block paving, Charcon was able to recommend an appropriate and cost-effective palette of over 10,600m2 of hard landscaping materials.

5,880m2 of Moordale® Textured flag paving in Grey was installed, offering a premium yet cost-effective solution for the pedestrian areas. Ideal for urban pavements, Moordale Textured incorporates

yorkstone and limestone aggregates to provide the very best performance and durability, as well as good slipresistance values.

To complement the above and inject an element of traditional character, 2,450m2 of Woburn Rumbled cobble paving in Rustic was used for various accompanying walkways and thoroughfares. Reminiscent of traditional sandstone setts, Woburn Rumbled offers a natural and attractive timeworn appearance, thanks to a number of colour mix options that generate subtle shade differences between adjacent blocks.

In addition, 2,270m2 of Europa block paving in Brindle was specified for those areas expected to see heavy-use trafficking.

Offering a high level of durability and good grip, Europa is available in a wide range of shades and various sizes, including three mixed colours for aesthetic appeal, as well as a mechanical lay option for increased speed and efficiency of installation.

For the finishing touches, Charcon also supplied British Standard Edging and Kerbs, both in Plain Grey.

Mike Davies, category manager for Charcon, comments: “Due to a phased construction programme, we liaised very closely with both the groundworker and the merchant to carefully plan and guarantee the correct and timely delivery of products across both sites” “We are proud to have played a part in this project.

Gateshead BIG is an impressive regeneration programme that aims to add value to surrounding properties and bring Gateshead communities closer together.”

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Please join us in Cardiff this October (3-4) for Regen, the 4th annual free-to-attend Conference, Exhibition & Networking Event for the UK Regeneration Industry!

The event centres on our 2-day conference exploring key national and regional issues around: • Urban Regeneration • Housing • Sustainability • Placemaking In addition, Regen will once again provide significant sales and business development opportunities for our 50+ exhibitors.

Following the success of our three previous events in Liverpool, we are delighted to bring the leading forum for the industry – a vital and significant field that continues to transform the prosperity of every town and city in the UK – to Wales for the first time.

Cardiff and Swansea are at the heart of a major new regeneration effort. With the support of public and privatesector players (both to be strongly represented at the event), this offers great potential to transform the regional economy in a sustainable and inclusive way and help create vibrant and viable communities.

Venue Cardiff City Hall City Hall’s stunning Assembly Room and Marble Hall will host both days of the conference and exhibition.

Our complimentary drinks reception and networking evening at the end of Day 1 will also take place in the Assembly Room.

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LANDSCAPE

2017- One Venue across two days with 2000 + visitors and an unrivalled seminar programme packed with industry leading speakers!

Tuesday 19 th and Wednesday 20 th September 2017 At London’s Battersea Park.

LANDSCAPE provides a vibrant environment to select, source and network with contacts from across the industry.

With exhibitors showcasing everything from lighting to outdoor structures to living plants and trees. Come along to LANDSCAPE this September to find new and innovative products to transform your projects.

The UK’s essential and industry leading trade show attracts the very best garden designers, architects and landscape contractors from the UK and beyond. As well as being supported by 14 trade associations and 25 different media titles.

The 2017 Seminar Programme is packed with CPD accredited sessions that aim to both educate and inspire our visitors and exhibitors alike. The line-up features established designers such as Paul Hervey- Brookes, Charlotte Rowe and Roger Platts. As well as top show garden designers, Andrew Fisher Tomlin, Jo Thompson and Kate Gould. An architect’s focused afternoon also includes sessions by Peter Murray from New London Architecture, Neil Porter from Gustafson Porter & Bowman and Matthew Short from Martha Schwartz Partners. Be sure to come along and listen to these great sessions and many more across both days at the show.

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For the first time ever at LANDSCAPE we are introducing a Petcha Kucha evening on Tuesday 19 th September hosted by New London Architecture’s Peter Murray. Peter will be joined by a panel of top architects, line-up to be announced soon.

To register for you FREE tickets please visit: http://www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register For further information about exhibiting at LANDSCAPE please visit our website.

Make sure you are part of it! Further information can be found online: Website: www.landscapeshow.co.uk Email: info@landscapeshow.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 7821 8221 @LandscapeEvent @Landscape.show

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Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 September 2017 Battersea Park,London The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 19th & 20th of September 2017.

Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 3,000 visitors and over 40 CPD accredited seminars. www.landscapeshow.co.uk +44 (0)20 7821 8221 @LandscapeEvent #Landscape2017

June 2017

BESPOKE BRIDGE FOR FINZELS REACH, BRISTOL 91m (5 span) x 4m wide bespoke footbridge curved in plan and elevation, Finzels Reach, Bristol Finzels Reach is the location for a stunning new footbridge installed by CTS Bridges across Bristol’s floating harbour. The new bridge provides access for pedestrians and cyclists to the new development in Bristol. The 91m bridge twists its way gracefully across the Avon waterway linking the Finzels Reach development with Castle Park.

The client approached CTS Bridges Ltd directly to create a structural solution from their architectural aspirations, which gave earlier budget confidence and identified critical structural constraints at the outset.

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eccentric span to ensure comfort performance parameters were met for walkers, joggers and crowds alike

lighting and cladding encompassed the structure delivering a strikingly prestigious scheme.

The complex geometry posed challenges for design with regards to both analysis and concept. The plan curvature generated a low frequency structure easily excited and onerous access constraints during road delivery to site and pontoon delivery down the river under historic arch bridges required the bridge to be assembled in progressive stages.

The completed superstructure was installed in time for the official bridge opening on 6th April.

CTS undertook all structural design of the scheme, its value engineering, manufacture and installation.

The structure required a design that could be assembled from a kit of parts to create a weaving stiff torsion box spine beam but also one which could be installed quickly over the river without extensive scaffolding or plant.

They partnered with vibration specialists Full Scale Dynamics to design, manufacture, install and commission a bespoke tuned mass damper to position the longest most

The bridge combined painted steelwork, hardwood decking with anti slip inserts (Hi-Grip Excel by CTS Bridges), hardwood handrail with stainless steel parapet infill;

The eye-catching structure will be a lasting legacy of the Finzels Reach development – a unique footbridge enjoyed by many users for years to come.

CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners and fabricators and can therefore provide an extensive range of bridges in a variety of materials including steel and FRP or using a combination of steel, timber or FRP materials.

Please contact CTS Bridges Ltd for more details on our design, build and installation service for bridges and structures on 01484 606416 or visit our website at www.ctsbridges.co.uk or by email enquiries@ctsbridges.co.uk

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Let the Experts Take Care of your Domestic Waste Water Problems When it comes to off mains sewage many people can be blown away by all the information and differing products available on the internet, Google “domestic sewage treatment plant” and the consumer is bombarded by plants of all shapes and sizes .

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his is why dealing with a specialist manufacturer, installer and servicer of treatment plants like We Build It Ltd can give the consumer piece of mind and confidence they are getting the right information, the right solution and the right system.

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We Build It Ltd offer straight forward, easy to follow advice for your sewage treatment needs.

All of our sewage treatment plants come with easy to follow installation and service manuals, as well as free telephone assistance by specialist installers. We can also offer full or assisted installations at very competitive rates. We pride ourselves on offering the best GRP products on the market backed up by proper good oldfashioned customer service - (dial straight through and speak to our specialists, no automated service or queuing system) buying a sewage treatment plant can be quite daunting, which plant is best for my situation?? What are

the regulations?? What about the Environment agency?? Etc. but be assured we will be with you every step of the way, making sure you have the right solution designed around your requirements. You deal direct with the manufacturer, with over 25 years waste water experience, 24-7-365 days of the year For the self-builder the right treatment plant is simple to install providing they have taken the manufacturers advice, be aware some plants need complete concrete backfill which can add to install costs, a well-constructed plant such as the BioPure can be backfilled with pea gravel.

Consider whole life costs, not just the cost of the treatment plant, factor in install costs, power consumption, servicing, consumable spare parts, product life cycle (guarantee) and emptying charges, We Build It Ltd offer a 25 year guarantee on the treatment plant and 2 Years on the air pump.

We can design, manufacture, install and service sewage treatment plant for single houses, small developments, rural industrial units, campsites, pubs, hotels, offices, barn conversions and commercial applications.

The Bio-Pure Simple solution sewage system Any plant up to 50 people (pe 50) should be manufactured and tested to EN12566-3, this gives the consumer confidence they are getting the right treatment plant for their application, but always ask to see the certificate and test results as these can be manipulated and not show the true outcome of the test.

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The treatment plant you choose should be around 95% efficient thus allowing long intervals before de-sludge is required. The waste water must be cleaned to a standard meeting the usual discharge level requirement, you must apply for either an exemption certificate or permit, before making a discharge we can assist with this and advise on the method of discharge, be it a ditch, stream, watercourse or soakaway.

As the system breaks down and aerates the solids, the introduction of non-degradable items such as wipes, sanitary products etc. should be avoided at all times in any treatment plant, this will clog up the system and increase the

need to empty the unit, follow this instruction and typical emptying will be around 3-5 years, it is also recommended no medicines, or

harsh chemicals enter the unit, try to stick to Eco brands and stagger washing throughout the week.

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The FlowPath Simple solution sewage system We Build it has developed its range of package sewage treatment plants utilising proven SAF (submerged aerated filter) technology for maximum performance and reliability, using the most reliable energy efficient aeration blowers with a prolonged integral FlowPath system to maximise effluent quality.

All our Flowpath treatment plants are designed in accordance with the British Water Code of Practice for flows and loads, this range can be designed to meet your population and consent requirements, our standard range can accommodate up to 300 pe.

This range of products can be designed for larger scale commercial applications such as camping sites, leisure facilities, schools, hotels, offices and industrial applications.

Maintanance, Spares And Servicing The consumer needs easy to follow advice for their sewage treatment

needs especially when servicing their plant, maintaining any sewage treatment plant, is a very important part of ensuring the efficiency of the system and that you adhere to any operating and maintenance manual and annual servicing.

We strongly advise servicing the system on an annual basis and this will take on average less than an hour to complete. It will also help you to meet your legal requirements with the Environment Agency.

We Build It Ltd Service Contracts

t Emergency breakdown cover for 12 months. If you have any problem with your unit, call us and we will come out and fix it free of charge. t One service visit where all necessary checks are carried out. This includes assessing the aeration pattern, sludge levels and effluent quality. t All labour expenses for servicing and call outs are covered so there are no hidden costs. t The cost of all serviceable parts will be free of charge. This includes rebuilding the air pump, replacing the diaphragms and also the air filters. t Sludge return is carried out as required. This is the removal of settled sludge from the outer scum ring back into the centre chamber to be re digested and treated again. This helps to keep the emptying period low. t Emptying is NOT included in the agreement as the Bio-Pure does not require emptying for 3-5 years. t The service agreement lasts for 12 months and will also help

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you meet your Environment Agency obligations regarding your Consent to Discharge.

This includes keeping records of service, de-sludging and maintenance work for a minimum of 5 years.

Our Other Products include Mini SAF’s (for offices and outbuildings up to 4 persons) Pump Stations (standard and bespoke) Septic Tank Conversion Units (used as secondary treatment for underperforming septic tanks) For a full range of our products and servicing visit www.bio-pure.com www.webuildit-ltd.co.uk

June 2017

“Specials” drive Swedish Success for Howe Green W

ith Article 50 triggered the countdown to Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) has begun in earnest.

UK businesses could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed and unsettled by our imminent departure from the EU. In reality many are seizing the opportunity presented by the low value of sterling to drive their export strategy. January 2017 was a record breaking month for UK exports, with reported sales of £49,404 million.

Howe Green Ltd has been exporting floor, wall and ceiling access covers for over three decades. The company’s export success lies in the strength of relationships forged with a worldwide network of trusted distributors.

One of the major export success stories for Howe Green in the last few months has been Sweden. The sales have been made through Howe Green’s distributor – Elkington AB.

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Based in Stockholm, Elkington has been supplying a range of access and drainage products to customers in the building services sector for over 50 years. In 1999 Elkington realised there was demand for a light weigh access cover that could complement the cast iron manholes covers they were already selling. Following an introduction to Howe Green the two companies have worked closely ever since.

Elkington has built a reputation in Sweden for providing customers with exactly what they need to fulfil their requirements. They believe that this willingness to identify a tailor made solution for an access challenge is what sets them apart from the competition.

Otto von Platen, Managing Director for Elkington explains, “Every day we are talking to consultants in the construction sector who are looking for advice and guidance on specifying products. They are rarely looking for a quick fix. They want

a solution that is custom made to meet the specific requirements of their particular project.

The quality of the Howe Green access covers works very well in hospitals and airports – areas with high footfall. A lot of our business is in the healthcare sector.

Aesthetics and safety are the top priorities in such busy public environments and we know we can recommend Howe Green access covers with absolute confidence.

The level of investment Howe Green has made in CAD software and CNC equipment means that our ‘Swedish specials’ are easily accommodated!”

Howe Green has recently supplied floor access covers for two high profile Swedish projects – the New Karolinska Solna University Hospital (NKS) in Stockholm and the Nationalmuseum, which is a state backed restoration programme of one of the country’s premier art museums.

June 2017

Stamford paving range goes from strength to strength with new Ultra paving range The classic Stamford economy wetcast concrete flag paving range, with its simple riven styling, offers exceptional value when it comes to creating paths, patios and utility areas around the home. Each flag has a sharp edge detail that looks great when laid with narrow joints and maximizes the speed and ease of installation – all of which has made it a popular choice with merchants, contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Now for 2017 this range will now be augmented by Stamford Ultra which adds more variety than ever before.

The gently rippled texture of Stamford Ultra provides a completely different aesthetic to the range giving customers a fantastic alternative to the riven surface of regular Stamford paving.

Brett Landscaping has introduced Stamford Ultra, the latest edition to the hugely successful patio paving range Stamford, after seeing a sustained increase in demand from its customers for something different which would set it apart from a conventional riven finish.

Stamford Ultra is available in single size packs of 450x450mm flags covering 13.54 m2 in a choice of three colours: Natural, Buff and Charcoal, providing a range of options for your next landscaping project.

Stamford Ultra will complement the rest of the Stamford range perfectly and we see it quickly becoming a classic amongst designers and landscapers – especially since it will be available in Charcoal which was first introduced to the Stamford range earlier this year – fast becoming a popular choice with our customers.

To support the launch of Stamford Ultra, a total of 90 product display stands were delivered into builders’ merchant stockists across the country throughout two weeks in April. Quite a logistics feat with stockists located as far North as Sunderland all the way down to the Isle of Wight in the South!

As with all Brett product displays, these stands will be supported by an ongoing review and maintenance programme in conjunction with the builders’ merchants to ensure they continue to positively support merchant sales of Brett products going forwards.

To find your nearest builders’ merchant stocking Stamford and other products, visit www.brettpaving.co.uk/where-to-buy/

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PURDY SYNTOX™ RANGE REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUPERIOR PAINTBRUSHES With more than 90 years’ experience as creators of individual, handcrafted brushes that have become renowned for timeless, professional quality, look no further than Purdy paint brushes to fulfil any decorating needs.

Perfect for applying woodcare products including oil based varnishes, lacquers, shellacs and urethanes, and with both flat and angular brush styles available, the Syntox™ range includes two unique brushes to provide a mirror like finish. The Syntox name stands for ‘Synthetic Ox’ hair, and has been designed to replicate, and in many ways improve, on the finish of the more traditional Ox hair brushes. Benefits to using Syntox include improved brush longevity, a smoother finish, easier to clean filaments with improved brush control.

The Syntox™ range, like all Purdy products, has been designed and created by our craftsmen using high quality, raw materials, such as Chinex and Tynex blend synthetic filaments, which will deliver an ultra smooth finish on wood. Designed

for use with all stains and varnishes, the versatile brushes work well with both water and solvent based clear finishes and woodstains.

Purdy products are regularly tested by a panel of professional tradesmen to ensure the quality remains of the highest possible standard. We gave our panel the Syntox to use on their projects and 100% of the respondents were very satisfied with the finish Syntox™ brushes gave to their work.

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Robustness, quality and long-lasting sharpness are the hallmarks of these superb products.

The latest additions to the range are the Outdoor Knives for tougher tasks on-site or for those who need a cutting-edge companion out in the bush.

With a selection of toughened, corrosion-proof Heavy Duty Knives, Safety Knives, Chisel Knives and Utility Knives for general purpose tasks on site, there’s also precision products for Electricians, Plumbers and Painters.

They’re all are ergonomically designed with comfortable, secure grips and, made from the highest quality Japanese steel, which is honed and sharpened for durability, effectiveness and to withstand corrosion.

Hultafors Hand Axes for Felling, Carpentry and Trekking activities are all hand-forged with dense, steel heads and hickory handles.

They’re all top quality products, highly durable - suitable for smallscale felling, lopping branches or clearing bushes and brushwood and certainly a cut above the rest!

To get more information on Hultafors Tools call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or check out www.hultafors.co.uk

ENGEL

June 2017 Tools, Equipment & PPE

Recognised the World over for its comprehensive range of comfortably fitting, stylish and practical workwear, F Engel build further on their reputation by introducing a collection of slim-fit, stretchable work trousers which allow wearers to be especially comfortable in any work situation – and look and feel smart at the same time.

Called ‘X-treme’, the trousers are made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton incorporating a specially developed mechanical stretch factor; they are available in various choices both with and without useful hanging pockets.

Designed to offer as much comfort and functional, day-to day uses as possible, each garment has a smooth, inner-crotch seam panel and patches of highly stretchable and ventilated material at the backs of the knees and seat areas to help keep cool and provide maximum flexibility whilst bending or kneeling. There are two spacious slanted pockets at the front, two back pockets and a mobile phone pocket with a flap on the right thigh; there’s a standard one on the left which has an extra inner, zipped compartment.

WORKWEAR STRETCHES INTO YOUR COMFORT ZONE Engel seem to have thought of everything with more useful features including a ruler pocket with extra sections for tools, tool straps and Velcro-fastened, knee-reinforced pockets with two knee pad positions for height adjustment. Reflector strips are built in behind the knees for greater visibility and the trousers have an extra deep hem so the length can be increased if required.

Depending on the model number chosen, the Engel ‘X-treme’ SlimFit Stretchable Work Trousers are available in a black, black/anthracite grey, Forest green/black and Mocha

Brown/black in sizes 42-66. Item numbers to look for are: 0360-186, 0361-186, 0362-740 and 0363-740.

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

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Tools & Equipment June 2017

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADD EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PROG Leading construction businesses in the UK have sent a clear signal to employees that they are taking no risks with health and safety by deploying automated external defibrillators (AEDs) across their businesses to help build a world-beating approach to occupational health.

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June 2017 Tools & Equipment

In the last two years Mace Group, Morgan Sindall, Carillion and most recently Wates Group – with a combined direct workforce of c 40,000 – have put in place proactive schemes to distribute devices and training to groups of workers, so that in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) action can be taken to save lives.

help people reach for a device in an emergency and know what to do.

Leading AED manufacturers Cardiac Science work with occupational health and health and safety professionals in these businesses to get the schemes in place, offering a mix of hire and purchase programmes, CPR and defibrillator training - often alongside local ambulance partners - and ongoing support.

Most companies have opted for the latest Powerheart® G5 AED from Cardiac Science as it combines real-time cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidance, customised patient therapy and fast shock times.

The company also has a unique online learning programme – called CardiAcademy - which has a raft of resources to help employees increase their knowledge around SCAs and how to use the AED technology with confidence.

“It’s more than just buying product,” said Cardiac Science MD Shaun Ingram. “We look to offer the best ongoing package of technical expertise, product/accessories support and education on the ground to

“Empowering people with the right tools and knowledge to take responsibility for their own safety and that of others at work is at the heart of most leading corporate wellbeing strategies.”

It is highly intuitive - rescuers are literally talked through the process once the device has been activated - and get real time feedback on CPR regarding the effectiveness of chest compression rate, depth and recoil, in accordance with the 2015 ERC (European Resuscitation Council) guidelines. It will never give a shock unless required. Dual language options make the G5 also a good choice for construction groups with international operations.

For more information visit www.cardiacscience.co.uk.

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The UK’s Working Exhibition for Construction Equipment, Plant, Tools & Services

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New stylish range of market leading Helmet Mounted SonisTM Ear Defenders Continuing their strong commitment to safety innovation, JSP understand that Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is one of the biggest Occupational Health problems facing us today so to help the industry combat this, the JSP Research and Development team have designed a new range of SonisTM Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders which peak at an unbeaten SNR of 36.

Developed in partnership with a leading research facility in the field of acoustic engineering, this new range offers unique acoustic performance in an extensive range of industrial applications.

The SonisTM Helmet Mounted range moves from the green SonisTM 1 – SNR 26 for low level noise to the Sonis CompactTM 2 with slim cups offering SNR of 31 for substantial Industrial noise through to the market leading SNR of 36 for the red SonisTM 3 to protect against extreme industrial noise.

This new SonisTM range of Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders feature adjustable steel arms so the wearer can tilt and adjust the position

of the cup to give an excellent fit to the ear. The force the helmet adaptor applies and the cushion surface area work together to provide optimum cushion pressure and comfort.

With 360O rotation onto the Helmet, the wearer can keep the ear defenders neatly parked onto the helmet when not in use but remaining in easy reach.

The low profile cups allows for compatibility with other Personal Protective Equipment including

the JSP SurefitTM visor system for maximum protection.

The new SonisTM range of Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders easy attach and detach from the universal slot of JSP Helmets and through rigorous testing JSP can guarantee that correct SNR’s are reached when worn with their EVOlite, EVO 2, EVO3, Global Standard EVO5 Olympus Helmet and Skyworker Helmet.

Compatibility is key when fitting accessories to Personal Protective Equipment.

Manufactured in Oxfordshire, the SonisTM helmet mounted cups can be coloured to meet a corporate identity and can also be printed with a company logo for improved brand recognition and to prevent theft. This exceptional range of SonisTM Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders are Kitemarked, and meet EN352-3. www.jsp.co.uk

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Glass Excellence Established in 1975 Firman Glass is one of the leading independent glass processors in the UK, manufacturing toughened glass, laminated glass and specialist sealed units.

Based in Harold Wood Essex within 5 minutes of junction 28 of the M25 and half an hour from Central London we are ideally situated to service our ever growing and diverse customer base.

Manufacturing all forms of processed toughened glass, with comprehensive stocks of clear float, low iron, satin, body tinted, mirrors, laminated glass, acoustic laminated and fire rated glass.

With some of the most advanced capabilities in place Firman Glass is able to manufacture high quality products for all markets sectors including architectural, retail, leisure and domestic.

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Toughened glass Processing CNC shaping Laminated glass Toughened and laminated constructions • EVA and Vanceva coloured interlays • Fabric and decorative interlays • Saflex DG41 structural interlay

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Specialist insulating glass units Anti–slip glass Fire rated glass UV bonding FIRMALITE electric switchable glass Heated glass Decorative glass Sandblasting ColorfirmTM back painted glass

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Staircases Treads and stringers Shower screens Shelving Glass doors Acoustic reduction Fire rated

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Structural glazing Glass floors Partitions Roof lights Balustrades Full height barriers Canopies

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Decoration Wall cladding Splashbacks Privacy Technical Support Nationwide Coverage

Further information is available from our sales and technical offices or 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

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