Industry News November 2016
Arup trials ‘living wall’ scaffolding system Arup has just launched a scaffolding system fitted with a green living wall to make building sites healthier and more attractive for local communities. by Arup and manufactured by Swedish living wall specialist Green Fortune, and is fitted with sensors to monitor its impact on noise, temperature and air pollution. It is hoped the temporary living wall scaffolding being used on the St Mark’s building project will reduce localised air pollution by up to 20% and dampen noise pollution by up to 10 decibels. The new system is being piloted on a Grade I listed Mayfair building project in London with developer Grosvenor. The temporary wall , named ‘Living Wall Lite’, has been designed
Alistair Law, Arup Façade Engineer and the Living Wall Lite’s developer said: “Living Wall Lite has the potential to transform scaffolding and hoardings into much more than just a cover up. By introducing plants and flowers, we can create a more attractive and healthier
environment for local residents, businesses and workers on site.” Mark Tredwell, development director of Grosvenor’s London estate, said: “This is a great initiative and is in line with our long-term ambition to improve the environmental sustainability of the buildings across our London estate, reducing emissions by 50% by 2030. “As the estate continues to adapt and evolve we want to ensure that the impact on the community is positive. As well as reducing air pollution, we hope the living wall will introduce a rich biodiversity to Mayfair and encourage people to linger in the area.”
Remmers Waterproofing Solutions Keep Guests Dry The roof of a busy hotel in the central of Manchester required general repairs and had failing waterproofing to the parapet walls The roof of a busy hotel in the central of Manchester required general repairs and had failing waterproofing to the parapet walls The building had been suffering from water ingress from the roof for a number of years which had gradually worsened over time. This had led to water damage to the interior and had highlighted problems with the parapet concrete wall above. The failed areas of waterproofing required replacing with a flexible water-proof system which could be terminated over the parapet wall and into the existing waterproofing.
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Remmers Kiesol was used as an injection agent to remedy the damp in the brickwork and is ideal for fair-faced masonry with high moisture penetration. Remmers Multi-Tight 2K was also applied as it has a crack-bridging capacity five times more effective than the standard flexible mineral based waterproofing systems. www.remmers.co.uk