ATB Issue 2 March/April 2013

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THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS BOOK

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The Wood Awards 2013 Call For Entries To Feature Social Media Entries Expo The Wood Awards - the UK’s premier award scheme recognising excellence in architecture and furniture in the world’s only naturally sustainable material - is now open for entries.

The main categories for the Wood Awards 2013 are Commercial & Public Access, Private, Small Project, Structural, Repair & Adaptive Reuse, Bespoke Furniture and Production Made Furniture.

The Wood Awards recognise, encourage and promote outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation in wood and with permission from the owner, anyone associated with an eligible building or furniture project not entered before and completed in the UK in the last two years, can enter.

Visit www.woodawards.com for the criteria, details on each of the categories and to enter online. The Wood Awards inspires as many people possible to consider and use wood in architecture and furniture, and encourages those who already do, to enter!

This year, the Wood Awards will feature all entries as they are received on its Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest pages. This online exhibition of all entries will give entrants the opportunity to inspire others and receive exposure before the shortlist is even considered. Closing deadline for entries is 24th May, but get your entries in early to make the most of the Wood Awards 2013 Entries expo!

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As the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design, the Wood Awards is only made possible by its sponsors and supporters.

Canada Wood returns in 2013 as a lead sponsor, once again joining founding sponsors the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and the Carpenters’ Company, with major sponsors Wood for Good and TRADA. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, and this year Wood Awards also welcomes the return of the Forestry Commission.

The Wood Awards is free to enter, and building and furniture entries completed in the last two years and not entered before can be entered before 24th May. Visit www.woodawards.com for details.

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Armacell Awarded BuildingConfidence Accreditation Flexible thermal and acoustic insulation producer, Armacell UK Ltd, has become the latest construction products manufacturer to achieve the prestigious BuildingConfidence accreditation. The accreditation followed a rigorous audit process to check that the company meets the scheme’s requirements in a number of key areas, including: product integrity, health & safety, environment & sustainability plus ethics & values.

Ireland. Their reputation has been built on technical leadership, environmental responsibility, commitment to service, reliability and responsiveness. Armaflex is now the world’s best-known brand in this industry. Almost all significant innovations in the field of flexible technical insulation materials have come from Armacell and the company has set industry standards throughout the world.

The scheme is used by many of the industry’s leading contractors and distributors as an efficient way of assessing suppliers and certifying construction products. The BuildingConfidence scheme sets a high standard of accreditation and provides a cost effective method for participants to identify areas for improvement in their management, sustainability and corporate governance systems.

Their product range covers insulation products, covering systems, acoustic solutions, fire protection, ancillaries & accessories, foams for OEM applications and PET foam cores.

The accreditation is gaining in popularity following its adoption by a number of large contractors such as Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, British Land, Costain, Davis Langdon, Kier Group, Lend Lease, Mace, Shepherd Construction, Simons Construction, Sisk, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska, Swift Horsman, Tarmac and Wolseley.

In light of the current economic climate and changes in legislation, such as the CDM Regulations 2007, contractors are placing more emphasis on setting consistent and robust accreditation criteria and assessing the financial stability of suppliers and sub-contractors.

The scheme in turn benefits suppliers and sub-contractors by providing reassurance that main contractors using the scheme will take a fair, open and transparent approach to sub-contractor and product selection.

The Armacell flexible, foamed rubber tubes and sheets are used to insulate pipes and ductwork in buildings, but they also come into their own in demanding industrial applications. The products prevent condensation forming, absorb sound and vibrations and protect installations against energy losses. This is a growth market as, in view of the rapid pace of climate change and rising energy prices, the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations will play an even more important role in the future.

The requirements made in the national rules and regulations on energy saving in buildings are being tightened and at the same time measures to increase energy efficiency are becoming increasingly important for economic reasons.

Nowadays, when buildings are refurbished to improve their energy efficiency, the insulation of installations is considered to be one of the most effective and cost-efficient single measures. In addition, Armacell sees opportunities for growth in the global oil and gas business, which is now served by a separate, international team. www.armacell.com/uk Enquiry No. 2

Armacell is the world leading manufacturer of thermal & acoustic elastomeric insulation materials and innovative PET Core Foams. They manufacture and supply high quality and innovative products and systems throughout the UK and

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Wood Coatings Experts Join Remmers UK

RIBA Approval For Dow Roof Insulation CPD

Remmers UK Ltd, leading wood coatings specialists, are pleased to welcome Dave Christie (left) to our Wood Coatings team as a Technical Sales Manager to partner his fellow Technical Sales Manager Brian Priestley (right).

With over 40 years of experience between them in the UK timber industry, both Brian and Dave have worked with a number of major companies and are equipped with the specialist knowledge of wood treatments and coatings. Their aim is to greatly expand the future growth of Remmers timber section. www.remmers.co.uk or call 0845 3730103.

The Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA, has approved a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) online module from STYROFOAM manufacturer Dow Building Solutions called “Specifying insulation for inverted flat roofing”. The RIBA Online CPD offers information on extruded polystyrene products as an insulation choice for inverted flat roofs and gives key pointers to bear in mind when reviewing U-value calculations and specifying insulation material for such applications. “Specifying insulation for inverted flat roofing” is available to view online and is part of the RIBA Core Curriculum. Chartered RIBA members are obliged to undertake a minimum of 20 of their yearly 35 hours CPD from this curriculum, with two hours of CPD time in each of ten key topics. The new Dow Building Solutions CPD sits within the “Designing and building it” section, and, because it is RIBA certified, is worth double points. The CPD takes around 30 minutes to complete and comes with voiceover and questionnaire. www.ribacpd.com/dow-building-solutions/02540/overview/ www.styrofoam.co.uk

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New Website Set To Open Doors For Vicaima Vicaima has this month launched a new website, containing comprehensive details of Vicaima’s full range of internal and entrance door systems, door kits, sets, wardrobes and complementary furniture. Intuitive menus take the user through detailed information on every aspect of Vicaima’s products and make the site very easy to navigate. The new website not only contains details of Vicaima’s products but also includes full technical information, downloadable brochures and a portfolio of projects on which the company’s doors have been used. The site also features video clips showing how to install a Portaro door kit and the rigorous BS fire resistance testing to which their fire doors are subjected. Vicaima hopes that the new website will add competitive value to future marketing strategies. www.vicaima.com/en-gb Enquiry No. 5

New Videx Product Builder Is Packed With Unrivalled Features When Videx Security developed the eighth edition of their renowned Product Builder CD, they made sure that it included many new features not available in any other software of its type. The result is that Product Builder 8 is now the definitive method for any distributor or installer looking to create both door entry and access control systems in any format, from the simplest to the most complicated.

The user can now create a professional, detailed estimate from just one program. The most important feature of Product Builder 8 is that it allows the creation of a door entry or access control system from the same CD. Another key feature of Product Builder 8 is that it provides the user with a choice of possible solutions from which he can select options based on cost, preferred products and system functionality. All printouts can be customised with the distributor’s or installer’s company logos and contact information. Visit YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJu80zKtQDY Enquiry No. 7

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Mapei have been awarded British Board of Agrement (BBA) certification for their Mapetherm EPS External Wall Insulated System, an external wall insulation system that utilises EPS sustainable alternatives to conventional insulation materials.

Consisting of adhesive, insulation, base coat, mesh, primer and thin coat render finish, it aims to limit heat loss and guarantees significant energy savings, and is already achieving great success in very demanding climatic conditions worldwide. Mapei produce the panel adhesive, mesh, and dash receiver coats in its Halesowen West Midlands production facility, along with complementary products for EWI systems such as concrete repair, waterproofing and insulated roofing systems, all designed to provide a fully compatible and integrated system approach to thermally upgrading a structure. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry No. 6

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Rainline Specified For Award Winning Supported Housing Scheme Lindab’s steel based Rainline rainwater drainage system was recently specified for an award winning supported housing scheme designed by Liverpool based architects, Denovo Design.

The Cherry Mill development in Liverpool won the ‘Best Green Home’ award at the recenly held ‘Your Move Awards’ and a Silver Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice. The new build scheme, comprising of 10 apartments and a statement ‘curved’ communal lounge area, with additional office and amenity facilities was built to a high specification and incorporates a wide variety of energy saving and water saving features and additional environmental products, including an impressive green roof.

Having previously specified Lindab’s Rainline for several sustainable housing developments primarily due to Rainline’s evironmental qualites – it has the lowest carbon footprint compared to many other systems - Denovo Design considered Rainline the obvious choice for this project. Other factors that influenced Denovo’s decision to use Rainline instead of a UPVC system for example were ‘its minimal movement, its strength, durability and low maintenace. Rainline totally outperforms plastic in every respect – offering UV stability, it will not crack, fade or leak and is highly resistant to corrosion. Comparable in price to a mid range plastic system, Rainline is also less expensive than aluminium and cast iron drainage.

Quick and easy to install, Rainline is precision engineered by Lindab to simply click together for a perfect watertight fit . On site labour time and costs are kept to a minimum. Available in 10 stylish high build polyester colours, the finish of which is guaranteed for 15 years including the increasingly popular Silver Metallic, Rainline is also available in a natural copper finish and Aluzinc. Rainline at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled further underpinning its environmental and whole life costing credentials. www.lindab.co.uk Enquiry No. 9

Sustainable Flooring Solutions Explored In Forbo’s Linoleum CPD Seminar Forbo Flooring Systems offers a RIBA certified CPD Seminar entitled “The Performance, Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis of Linoleum” which gives specifiers the opportunity to explore the environmental credentials and longlasting durability of this exceptionally sustainable and versatile flooring solution.

Forbo offers high quality, durable floor coverings that not only enhance the interior environment but which also answer today’s ecological concerns. The manufacturer is the world’s leading supplier of linoleum, a floor covering which has been made from natural materials such as linseed oil, rosin, wood flour and jute for over 150 years.

A perfect fit with sustainable building projects, the company’s market leading linoleum brand, Marmoleum, has 97% natural raw materials, 72% of which are rapidly renewable and has 43% recycled content. Marmoleum boasts twelve independently awarded eco-labels, including the Nature Plus, Nordic Swan and Blue Angel marks and Cradle to Cradle accreditation.

At this CPD seminar, one of seven offered by Forbo, attendees find out more about the independent life cycle assessment methodology and life cycle cost of linoleum and the product’s performance and design.

They will also see how the durability, cleanability and maintenance properties of Marmoleum have recently been enhanced with the introduction of Topshield2, a completely new and reformulated surface finish. Through the use of inspirational case studies the CPD seminar will also demonstrate how Forbo’s linoleum floorcoverings have been used to great effect in many different settings across the health, education, retail, commercial and hospitality and leisure sectors. For further information please visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/linoleumcpd or contact Fiona Lister, tel 01592 647209, email fiona.lister@forbo.com Enquiry No. 10

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EFFECTIVE VENTILATION IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS www.ledaire.com

Catering can be highly rewarding, but while some “slaving over a hot stove” is acceptable, there are many health and safety concerns about working in a hot, steamy and grease-laden environment.

There are three types of risk: to personal health, to food hygiene and to third parties. In all cases efficient ventilation is needed, expelling fumes while bringing in fresh, clean air for comfortable and safe working.

HSE information sheet No. 10 “Ventilation of kitchens in catering establishments” gives extensive advice on good ventilation practice, advising that removal of “used” air and fumes must be balanced by introducing fresh air, which itself must come from “clean” areas and cause no uncomfortable draughts.

Carbon monoxide poisoning from incomplete combustion is a well-known risk. While less well known and not lethal, a carbon dioxide build-up above 1000ppm, from complete combustion of gas, can cause headaches, drowsiness and loss of concentration, with consequent dangers.

Relevant publications from the Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association are : DW/172, a “Standard for kitchen ventilation systems”, while TR/19 is a “Guide to good practice - internal cleanliness of ventilation systems”.

The HSE document recommends canopy overhangs of 250 to 300mm for island extractors and, for wall-mounted extractors, 250mm at the front and 150mm either side. However, ranges vary and we regularly advise greater overhangs in very hot zones.

Systems must also comply with British Standard BS6173:2009, which requires interlocking of mechanical ventilation systems and gas supplies for all types of commercial kitchen appliance, preventing a gas appliance from being switched on before the ventilation system is operating.

Besides evacuating fumes, systems need to avoid a build-up of grease in ducting and prevent insect pests being drawn in with replacement air. Most cooking oils flash off inflammable vapours above 200oC, and this flashpoint reduces with oxidation from repeated use, while differing cooking styles produce different mixtures of grease and vapour.

easy cleaning are key considerations – fire suppression systems can be built into hoods. Filtration, however, is only fully effective in conjunction with regular maintenance and performance can be enhanced with choice of hood type.

HSE recommends a kitchen ventilation rate of at least 17.5 litre/s/m2 of floor area, or 30 air changes per hour. This is fine in summer, but not in winter when more controllable ventilation is frequently required.

A basic hood will extract a given volume of fume-laden air, together with its heat, but induction hoods partly separate fume extraction from ventilation.

They draw in fresh air for high-velocity discharge into the hood, which creates a low-pressure zone over the work area and helps to extract fumes via the hood and filters.

Prevention of grease accumulation is very important, because if not addressed, it provides a feeding ground for bacteria and insects and also accelerates fires.

Only 20% of extracted air comes from the kitchen, so energy is conserved, although induced air can also be used for ventilation as required. Using atmospheric air in this way improves filtration efficiency as the bulk gas temperature is lowered, helping suspended grease condense on filter elements.

Many grease filtration options are available, and both filter replacement and

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but, whichever system is chosen, it pays to work with experienced suppliers and installers who are familiar with the latest standards, regulations and guidance.

Industry surveys and the day-to-day experience of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) suggest that as many as 65% of commercial kitchens are not ventilated adequately. The implications of this from a health and safety point of view, as well as in relation to staff turnover, are staggering and need to be remedied.

The HSE sees adequate ventilation as fundamental to achieving control of health and safety risks in the kitchen, as well as general hygiene and food safety. At the same time, a catering establishment provides one of the most challenging environments for a ventilation system to deal with. This makes it especially important that high specification equipment is chosen equipment that has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the recommendations of the HSE. The challenge for the ventilation system comes from the exceptional concentration of heat and fumes that is found in a kitchen. The system must remove the hot air, replacing it with clean cool air, if staff are to be able to breathe adequately. There must also be sufficient oxygen to ensure complete combustion of any gas being burnt in appliances, otherwise the highly toxic carbon monoxide could be released into the air.

Even then, there will be products of combustion (mainly carbon dioxide and water vapour) from any gas and oil fired appliances that have to be removed.

This same process must also remove odours, vapours and steam from the cooking processes.

As well as its actual ventilation performance, the components of the system should be designed to avoid areas where fat residues and water can gather and they should be easy to clean. For example, the use of a single structure to contain services such as water and gas pipes, together with electrical conduit and cables can be a considerable benefit in a modern kitchen.

It makes sense that hot air, fumes and odours are removed as close to the source as possible so the bulk of extraction should be via hoods above the cooking appliances. These should exceed the area of the appliances slightly, usually with a 250mm to 300mm overhang all round for island canopies, while wall-mounted canopies will require a front overhang of around 250mm and 150mm overhang at the ends. Some appliances may require greater overhangs and the appliance manufacturers should be able to advise on this.

controlled. Typically, 85% of the total air will be supplied by a mechanical ventilation system, while 15% make up air will be drawn from adjoining areas. This arrangement keeps the kitchen under a slight negative pressure, preventing the escape of cooking odours.

Of course, these are just some of the things that need to be considered when designing the ventilation system for a catering area. Each project has its own specific requirements, so there is no ‘off the shelf’ solution that will automatically suit every application.

The HSE recommends the hood for coping with the bulk of extraction above appliances that are capable of generating heat, water vapour, fumes and odours.

When installing new equipment, it’s worth making sure that each appliance’s required air extraction rates can be obtained. Then by adding up the air velocity requirements for each appliance, a total air movement requirement can be calculated for the hood. The HSE guidelines however, provide some air flow rate estimations for different work capacities.

Recommended air flow rates light cooking use 0.25l/s medium cooking use 0.4l/s heavy duty cooking 0.5l/s A good balance of incoming and extracted air, together with removal of hot vapours at source, should help prevent kitchens becoming too hot and the replacement air inlets can be positioned to provide cooling air over any hotter work positions. And if this isn’t enough, some form of overhead air outlet can be incorporated to discharge cool air.

Far too many freestanding fans are being used for cooling because these can be a huge safety hazard in a kitchen, putting people at risk from electric shock and tripping over trailing cables. They also risk spreading unhealthy micro-organisms or set up air movements that could harm the efficiency of any fixed ventilation systems already in use.

The canopies and ductwork need to be non-combustible and the usual material is stainless steel. This is easy to clean, and the canopies must be designed to prevent a build-up of dirt or grease, while ensuring that condensation does not drip from the canopy. Easy access to grease filters for cleaning and replacement is also essential.

Considerations when installing new equipment workload levels cleaning requirements combustion air requirements grease removal requirements building limitations suitable sources of non-mechanically fed air renewal elimination of pest entry and grease accumulations energy efficiency opportunities to interlock ventilation supply with gas supply for max efficiency

Extract rates via the canopies need to be matched to the requirements and this is most accurately calculated from the information supplied by the appliance manufacturers. Where this information is not available, an approximate air

Air induction hoods provide a good long-term energy efficiency measure.

They save on electricity bills over the years by using the natural flow of air created by convection within the hood. By isolating the cooking area’s air Author: Steve Leonard, Managing Director, Ledaire Fabrications

flow rate in litres/second (l/s) can be calculated from the total hood size and the minimum hood face velocities. As a rule of thumb these are 0.25m/s for light use, 0.4m/s for medium use and 0.5m/s for heavy duty cooking.

Unlike many other areas of buildings, the standard number of air changes per hour is not the best way to calculate ventilation rates for commercial catering areas. Instead, the air velocity into the canopy will provide a better measure of the effectiveness of the system.

space, induction hoods use only twenty per cent of the total volume of air exhausted from the kitchen.

Induction hoods are the best for filtering grease, which in turn reduces the fire risk.

With a good induction hood, all the HSE recommendations can be met in a system that will also save on running costs.

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Recycled Modular Solution Allows Sixth Form College To Benefit From More Classrooms Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, has handed over a new teaching block at St John Rigby College near Wigan. The use of recycled building modules allowed the sixth form college to benefit from a larger building and more classrooms for the available budget.

The two-storey scheme, which provides 11 classrooms for social sciences and two IT suites, was craned into position in just three days during school

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holidays, minimising any disruption to the college. The modular solution reduced the programme time to just 30 weeks, enabling the tight deadline for its funding requirements to be met.

The building features brise soleil sun shading, a canopy over the main entrance, timber cladding, and a contrasting white finish for a crisp and contemporary appearance.

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Commenting on the project, Allan Keating, Director of Finance, Funding and Estates at St John Rigby College, said, “We received funding to improve our facilities but both site-based construction and new modular building couldn’t provide the additional capacity we needed for the available budget. The Foremans approach proved to be more cost effective for a bigger building but with no compromise on the quality of the accommodation.”

“At the outset, we visited another sixth form centre built by Foremans and were pleasantly surprised by just what is possible with recycled modules. You would never know this is a refurbished building. Staff and students are very happy and it has provided a much needed and much improved learning environment. Foremans worked closely with us to develop the design to our specific requirements and were able to meet our tight deadline for the project.

The opening of the new building coincided with our best ever examination results and we believe the quality of the new teaching accommodation will contribute to further improvements in the future.”

St John Rigby College is a Catholic sixth form college in the Orrell district of Wigan. Its facilities include high specification science laboratories and art studios, and one of the largest synthetic playing surfaces in the country.

Foremans has extensive experience in providing high quality accommodation to primary and secondary schools, further education and sixth form colleges, and universities. It offers a wide range of modular building solutions, from interim classrooms for short-term use to fully refurbished teaching blocks and extensions to existing schemes.

The Foremans approach will reduce build programmes by up to 70 per cent compared to site-based construction, allowing schools and colleges to meet urgent place planning issues and deadlines for funding.

In order to meet individual project requirements and budgets, the buildings can be supplied decorated or fully refurbished with new windows, wall linings, partitions, mechanical and electrical services, doors, flooring, and cladding. www.foremansbuildings.info Enquiry No. 12

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Interior Film For Time Critical Refurbishment Projects For an innovative way to transform reception areas, corridors, bedrooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, and coffee bars, Interior Film from David Clouting Ltd is the perfect solution.

Manufactured by LG Hausys, Interior Film is a selfadhesive, decorative film ideal for the hotel and leisure sectors where speed of refurbishment is often time critical.

It’s quick and easy to install and rooms can literally be transformed overnight with minimum disruption to staff or guests. Interior Film can be applied to almost any substrate including: wood, metals, plaster board, plastics, painted surfaces and melamine.

This enables interior surfaces such as walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed. It has excellent flexibility and adhesion properties which allows for a perfect finish even to curved areas and complex shapes. Interior Film is fire rated, easy to clean and maintain, is hardwearing and remains stable when exposed to heat, humidity or low temperatures. Air free technology enables Interior Film to be easily applied to give a bubble free smooth professional finish. Interior Film is exclusively available from David Clouting in a range of designs and finishes including: Exotic woods, Leather effect, Textured metals and Natural stone. www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry No. 13

It’s All White From Compac Absolute Blanc from COMPAC is probably the most vibrant, pure white technological quartz worksurface on the market today.

It offers superb consistency of colour, is extremely hard wearing, highly resistant to heat, scratches, staining and is very easy to clean and maintain. Absolute Blanc has a timeless elegance that provides the kitchen designer with the opportunity to create a truly stunning kitchen environment, its purity of colour allows it to blend perfectly with contemporary or traditional kitchen units and wallcoverings. Absolute Blanc is part of a range of quartz worksurfaces from COMPAC that is suitable for many applications from domestic kitchens to cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels. www.compac.es Enquiry No. 14

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Coram Showers Innovate With New ‘Cubicle’ Shower Enclosure…

Market leading British shower enclosure manufacturer Coram Showers set another trend with its newest design, the ‘Cubicle’. Taking an inspired approach to shower solutions, Coram introduces this new concept of enclosure to pave the way for easier trouble-free and watertight shower installation. Designed specifically to aid the commercial market, the ‘Cubicle’ is featured in conjunction with Coram’s Optima and Premier Range of shower panels and doors, thus ensuring the highest quality available to the end user.

Each ‘Cubicle’ has specially cut channels to provide a brand new approach to fitting a shower enclosure. Not only do the pioneering conduits allow the installer to literally click ‘n’ fix the ‘Cubicle’ to completion, but the shower enclosure is actually freestanding! Remaining a stand alone, watertight unit instantly avoids the need to prepare the wet area before installation. This can escape unwanted time delays as well as additional costs that may be incurred.

Fitted using Coram's Optima or Premier shower panels and doors, the ‘Cubicle’ projects a more glass, less frame aesthetic. This has been achieved with the taller panels and doors, plus reduced profile widths featured in these collections. Manufactured from toughened and thick, Glassguard protected 6mm safety glass, the ‘Cubicles’ design is further strengthened using Coram’s dedicated range of bespoke trays.

Uniquely manufactured from the company’s own Coratech® material, each tray has the strength of traditional stone but is light enough to carry and fit.

Steel reinforced, these showertrays make for a rigid and completely watertight foundation to the ‘Cubicle’ enclosure, suitably equipped for each panel to then click precisely into place.

Managing Director Peter Dimeloe says “Innovation is key to remaining competitive and so for Coram to be able to design and manufacture such products and introduce them successfully to the market only spurs us on. It is our aim to continue facilitating merchants, retailers and installers that demand formidable quality, greater aesthetics and much easier installation, which I know remains at the forefront of everything we produce.”

Coram’s NEW Cubicle: • Freestanding format: avoiding preparation prior to installation • Click ‘n’ Fix installation: providing quick, easy and watertight fabrication • Suitable to be installed with: Optima or Premier panels and doors • Glassguard Protected: permanent ‘easy-clean’ treatment applied to all

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panels and doors Corrosion Resistant Aluminium Frame: product durability Coratech® reinforced Showertray: revolutionary resin formula developed exclusively by Coram Watertight Lifetime Guarantee: product security

For video demonstrated ‘Step-by-Step’ instructions please visit Coram Showers YouTube Channel by following this link; www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tFoH_ xCVc Coram Showers is the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of shower enclosures, showertrays and bathscreens for professional and non-professional installation. Designed and built in Britain, Coram enclosures are the fastest and easiest to fit, becoming the known choice for merchants, specifiers and professional installers. Dedicated to producing an extensive, high performance range, Coram presents nothing but state–of-the-art design and engineering, all developed in Britain. www.coram.co.uk Enquiry No. 15

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Smart-E Bin Exhibits Recycling Credentials A new method of producing litter and recycling bins from recycled polymer, developed by Leafield Environmental, is becoming a hit with corporate organisations and education establishments alike, wishing to demonstrate their green credentials in line with Corporate Social Responsibilities. These Smart-E™ bins are rotationally moulded from 90% recycled chips of MDPE and the result is a unique mottled finish that emphasises the recycled nature of the product. The Smart-E process utilises the polymer waste stream generated in Leafield’s manufacturing process and bypasses several traditional recycling processes associated with ‘repolymerising’ plastic waste. The material is colour segregated before being chipped into small pellets that form the bulk of the rotational mouding charge. In this way the colour hue of the finished bin can be modified but each bin has its own unique appearance. A range of Smart-E bins is available for both outside litter collection and internal recycling. www.leafieldrecycle.com

Fila To Launch Best-Selling MP90 Sealant In New Water–Based Formulation Fila is launching a water-based version of its bestselling sealant - MP90 – at the Natural Stone Show, in April. FILAMP90 ECO is a penetrating stain proofer for polished porcelain, ceramics, polished natural stone, terrazzo and crackle-glaze tiles. It is LEED-compliant, EC1-plus certified and suitable for use on food contact surfaces. FILAMP90 ECO can also be applied both internally and externally.

FILAMP90 ECO has a very low VOC content, is non film-forming and does not alter natural surface colour.

Visit www.filachim.com or meet Fila at the Natural Stone Show on Stand No. F39.

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Mapei Provide A Durable And Decorative Finish With Ultratop Flooring Systems

Fakro Roof Window Gains Passive House Approval FAKRO has announced the award of a Passive House certificate for its quadruple-glazed FTT U8 Thermo roof window. This has by far the best U-value currently available in a standard roof window – just 0.58W/m2K. Managing Director Noel Shanahan commented, “Fakro has developed a reputation for innovation over the past decade but Passive House certification is the clearest illustration yet of the development work which goes into our products. Achieving such certification provides clear value for architects designing airtight homes.”

The FTT U8 offers other benefits such as a raised pivot point, topSafe® antiburglary protection, warm spacers to minimize risk of thermal bridging and an operating handle in the base of the sash. www.fakro.co.uk Enquiry No. 19

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Mapei have extended their range of hard wearing and highly decorative Ultratop flooring systems, which can be finished to a multitude of effects. Ultratop is a fast setting, self levelling mortar which can be tailored to either a polished or non-polished finish making it the ideal flooring solution for a range of environments. Offering strength and versatility, the cementitious surfaces are durable whilst providing a seamless, impermeable finish. Mapei have also launched new Ultratop Industrial, which is a high quality and technologically advanced product for levelling and smoothing new or existing concrete and screed substrates. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry No. 18

Comar Window Systems Improve Performance Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have developed and rigorously tested their aluminium window systems to meet the very latest performance and specification demands. The Comar range of solutions, Comar 5P.i and Comar 9P.i High Performance window systems, offers specifiers a comprehensive single source solution that achieves an increased range of window sizes. Comar Systems have two profile ranges available: standard and heavy duty, Comar 9P.i has a top projected casement window system with slim 84mm profiles that offers maximum heights of 2500mm. Comar 9P.i Tilt and Turn offers side hung, bottom hung or tilt and turn at a maximum height of 2400mm. Comar 9P.i Parallel Opening offers sizes of up to 3000mm. Comar 5Pi ECO offers achieves a Green Guide rating of ‘A’, providing points for BREEAM ratings and an ‘A’ Grade Window Energy Ratings (WER) with a standard double glazed unit. projects@parksidegroup.co.uk www.comar-alu.co.uk Enquiry No. 20

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Decoflame® E-Ribbon Fire Since 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available.

In February 2012, the Denmarkbased manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending). Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando. The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com Enquiry No. 21

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Sika Launch Unique Basement Waterproofing System The lack of obtainable land throughout the UK has led to an increase in basement construction. Whilst this trend enables the owner and specifier the flexibility to design in an innovative way, the penetration of water and vapour into the basement areas can cause various issues. In response to this, Sika Limited have introduced SikaProof® A, a unique basement waterproofing system. SikaProof® A is a totally new concept in membrane design. The membrane surface of SikaProof® A is embossed with a grid pattern, which contains a sealant and is topped by a thin layer of fleece. It is designed to be used in basement waterproofing to line base slabs and walls before fresh concrete is poured on top.

SikaProof® A is fully bonded to the concrete, with its layer of fleece forming a mechanical bond to the concrete when it dries. The grid pattern is also unique. It offers additional protection, due to the integrated sealant, which bonds tightly with the surface of the concrete, forming mini watertight compartments. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk Enquiry No. 23

Mapei Mapefloor System – Durable And Decorative Resin Floor Finishes Mapei have extended their Mapefloor System range with a new product Mapefloor I 302 SL, a two-part epoxy coating suitable for resin type self-levelling floors. Providing a smooth surface appearance, Mapefloor I 302 SL is solvent and nonylphenol-free and is particularly suitable for flooring in the food industry.

Abrasion and chemical resistant, it can be used as a paint or a high build coating, with quartz added to provide a low slip surface. It may also be coloured with 19 standard colours of Mapei Mapecolor Paste. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry No. 24

'Retrofit Product Of The Year' Nomination For System10 Aluminium

Premium Wood Protection From Remmers Whether skin or wood – protection is important and what counts is the sun protection factor.

Remmers have developed a new product called Long Time Stain UV that provides considerably better and longer lasting protection from UV-Rays that destroy wood. Whether fences, facades, windows and shutters, doors or garden furniture, the solvent based, medium solid, translucent coating is designed for universal use on wood outdoors and is a joy to apply. It is drip inhibited and therefore makes overhead work a lot easier.

The silk gloss finish repels soil, is easy to maintain and, as the name indicates, the coating protects for a long time. www.remmers.co.uk Enquiry No. 26

Bowater Architectural's System10 Aluminium has been shortlisted for the Retrofit Product of the Year Award at the dedicated Greenbuild Awards. System10 Aluminium is a revolutionary design concept that can be specified for buildings required to meet the most stringent thermal and ecological standards. System10 Aluminium can achieve these standards whilst retaining all the design flexibility and aesthetic appeal of traditional aluminium windows, meaning there is no need to compromise on design to achieve lower carbon emissions. The GreenBuild Award categories cover all sectors of the building environment, with prizes for excellence in newbuild and retrofit for domestic, leisure, retail, workplace and education buildings, as well as behavioural change and innovation. The category for best new retrofit product will be judged by the Energy Hub team at the University of Salford. The Greenbuild Awards winners will be revealed at a celebratory dinner on 8th May, held at Manchester's Midland Hotel, hosted by comedian Patrick Kielty. www.bowaterarchitectural.co.uk Enquiry No. 25

New KNX Thermostat For Ambient Temperature Control Now available from KNX UK Association member IMP, the Vimar KNX thermostat is designed for ambient temperature control within heating and air-conditioning applications. It has the facility to interact with other thermostats and with a supervision centre such as a PC in the reception or plant area of a building.

The thermostat can manage two temperature zones completely independently and can control the operation of the heating/airconditioning systems based on the average of the temperature values measured by the thermostat's temperature sensors. The thermostat is provided with a programmable relay that can be used for generic applications such as switching on light, closing zone solenoid valve or activating an electric towel heater. It also has a programmable digital input that can be used for applications such as, detecting an open window. www.knxuk.org and follow KNX UK on Facebook and Twitter.

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Portakabin Launches New Range Of Exterior And Amenity Options For Interim Office Buildings Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has launched a new range of exterior options and outdoor amenities to help integrate and equip interim facilities and provide a complete, ready-to-use working environment.

Modular buildings available for hire can now be supplied with an even wider range of architectural options and essential amenities. Each option complies fully with British Standards, such as wind and snow loadings. Sourced and installed by Portakabin, the new range is designed to give interim buildings a more permanent feel. It includes: Canopies and shelters. Cantilevered structures or canopies supported by posts can enhance the entrance to a building and give it more architectural appeal. They can also allow better use of under-utilised outdoor spaces, creating sheltered waiting, social, seating and play areas.

Covered walkways. A striking addition to any scheme, covered walkways are a practical solution to link an interim building with other facilities on the site and provide shelter from the elements. The roofs of walkways can be curved, high barrel, low barrel or flat.

Vinyl wraps. These low maintenance finishes, which are simple to install and remove, can be applied to the exterior of a building to totally transform its appearance. Strong corporate branding, company logos and eye-catching graphics designed for maximum impact can turn a building into a valuable marketing asset. Murals and more subtle colour schemes can be used to blend an interim facility into its surrounding environment and can help secure planning approval in environmentally sensitive locations.

Free-standing outdoor structures. Organisations can now extend their interim facilities outside. Robust shelters using a modular framing system and integral water collection will complement any building and create zones for waiting, meeting or socialising. Roofs can be glass, polycarbonate or coloured architectural fabric for even more design flexibility and choice.

Cycle storage. These structures can encourage more people to cycle to work and can lessen the demand for car parking. They are designed to provide secure, safe and accessible cycle storage that also helps to reduce theft and vandalism.

Smoking shelters. Organisations can now hire specially designed shelters to provide dedicated areas to control where people smoke, ensuring both compliance with legislation and best practice in health and safety.

Street furniture. The siting of an interim building can change the flow of traffic and people, leading to additional temporary requirements. In response to this, Portakabin can now provide litter bins, benches, picnic tables, bollards and barriers, delivering a complete solution to the exterior of an interim building.

Commenting on this latest range of options, Robert Snook, Director and General Manager of Portakabin Hire said, “We can now supply and install all the exterior furnishings and amenities that may be needed for an interim building.

This highly flexible package of solutions will reduce our customers’ time and resources spent sourcing quality products for short-term use, and the options will help to integrate the facility on the site, providing a more attractive and productive place of work.”

“We believe there should be no compromise on the quality of the working environment just because the accommodation is not permanent, and this range of solutions reflects that ethos.”

Applications for interim modular buildings are diverse and include open plan office accommodation, security buildings, canteens, training suites, teaching blocks, shower and changing rooms, clinics and decant ward buildings.

These facilities can be supplied and installed just days from receipt of order complete with fire and security systems, access ramps and furnishings, and can remain in use for as long as required. Modular accommodation can be easily extended, reconfigured or relocated to meet an organisation’s changing needs.

Portakabin has the widest hire network in the UK, with 50 locations from Inverness to Plymouth. It also has the resources to deliver both bespoke projects and standardised accommodation solutions to organisations in public and private sectors, in the most challenging timescales, with less disruption and less impact on the environment. For further information about modular buildings for permanent and interim applications, visit www.portanews.co.uk Enquiry No. 28

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Creating Interior Solid Surfaces Samsung Staron, one of the most innovative solid surface materials, is now being exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Blackheath Products.

Manufactured from a unique blend of natural materials, acrylics and pigments, this multi-tasking product offers designers a new way of creating and shaping surfaces for virtually every type of interior application.

Staron can be thermoformed into flowing curves and sculpted into a myriad of shapes giving architects and specifiers free reign to realise their most creative schemes. This high performance solid material is 100% waterproof, stain-resistant and highly durable. Its 6mm or 12mm thick through colour consistency means that it can be cut, shaped and fabricated to create endless options in a choice of 80 colours, pebbled and speckled finishes, together with many different edge profiles and numerous surface finishes.

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for restaurant or hotel fittings and furniture, retail displays and is equally suitable for kitchens, counter tops, changing- rooms and bathrooms. Its unique homogenous, non-porous and hygienic properties, with minimal inconspicuous seaming, mean Staron is particularly suitable for dental, healthcare, laboratory, food and other hygienic environments where it is vital to reduce the risk of bacteria and contaminated surfaces.

Blackheath Products offer architects and designers a complete technical design and support service, as well as installation when required. This enables specifiers to ensure their designs are manufactured to precise tolerances and that their specifications are realised to their full potential for the most demanding of situations and environments. Staron is offered with a 10 year guarantee and selected designs have Greenguard certification, Euro Class B fire retardancy rating and NSF–51 Public Safety Certificates for food and drink contact.

Blackheath Products is a national distributor of wood, high pressure laminate, sheet materials, wood and laminate flooring and a wide range of kitchen and bathroom products. More information is available from Blackheath Products on 0121 561 4245 or www.blackheathproducts.co.uk Enquiry No. 29

CABINETS

Design, supply and fit all styles of cabinets with great attention to detailing, using high quality materials and finishes.

Call for brochure or to discuss your current or future projects.

Tel. 01923 818282

. Fax. 01923 818280 . Email. sales@shopkit.com . www.shopkit.com

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Call For Brick Awards 2013

Another Industry First As Marley Eternit Announces Continued Improvement Marley Eternit is celebrating, having achieved yet another industry first, with improved ratings on its UK manufactured fibre cement and profiled sheeting products as the result of its annual third party BES 6001 certification re-assessment. BES 6001 is the ‘Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’ by the BRE. And, so in demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to sustainable buildings, Marley Eternit’s UK manufactured clay tiles, fibre cement slates and profiled sheeting have achieved a ‘Very Good’ performance rating.

This is an improvement from its ‘Good’ rating in 2012, meaning Marley Eternit’s products continue to lead the way in the roofing industry. BES 6001 certification enables Marley Eternit to demonstrate a responsible chain of custody as a manufacture. Marley Eternit’s own organisational management systems as well as those of its supply chain have been assessed. www.marleyeternit.co.uk

The search is underway to find the best brickwork in action for the 2013 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association. Entrants are judged on a wide range of architectural design factors including demonstrating the building fabric’s sustainability credentials and the aesthetical choice, blend and bond of brick. The Awards are open to anyone, whether they are architects/ designers, building owners, developers, housebuilders, contractors or brick manufacturers. The only stipulation is that the project – unless it’s featured in the Worldwide category – must feature clay bricks or pavers made by BDA members.

The 2013 Brick Awards will be presented at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel in London on 14 November.

Further information is available on the BDA website and an entry form can be downloaded from www.brick.org.uk/2013-entry-form.

Hard copies can also be requested by emailing brick@brick.org.uk or by calling 020 7323 7030. The closing date for entries is 14 June 2013.

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Eco-Focus And Design Combine With Kährs Spirit Range Kährs has introduced a new range of 10mm one-strip wood floors. Available in a variety of wood grains and surface finishes, Kährs Spirit Range includes the Rugged Collection and Unity Collection, each developed with the environment in mind. All floors feature Kährs multi-layered construction and incorporate an EcoCore - and provide a range of affordable surface options in both rustic and chic contemporary designs.

Crafted from sustainable timber, the two Collections offer a total of eleven new designs.

Floors from Kährs Rugged Collection are crafted from rustic grained timber and have a micro-bevelled edge and handscraped surface finish. The range includes five oak floors and one walnut design, each offered with an individual oil prefinish to provide a range of wood tones. Floors from Kährs Unity Collection have a more even wood grain, a prominent bevelled edge and a brushed surface. Each of the five designs – also in oak and walnut – are offered with a matt lacquer prefinish, in a spectrum of tones – from palest Oak Arctic to smoky-toned Oak Cliff.

All floors measure 1200 x 125 x 10mm. Floors from Kährs Spirit Range have a multi-layered construction: Kährs EcoCore – a fibreboard core material - sits between a veneer base and a hardwood surface layer. This design, in combination with Kährs glueless Woodloc® joint, provides greater stability and eliminates gapping throughout the lifetime of the floors. All floors are offered with a 20-year guarantee and can be installed floating or bonded. www.kahrs.co.uk Enquiry No. 33

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Broaden your horizons.

A wide range of rooflight solutions to suit any lifestyle and environment.

Glazing Vision is the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative glass rooflight solutions. From Fixed, Hinged and Sliding Rooflights to Bespoke Designs Glazing Vision aim to lighten your environment and improve your lifestyle.

To arrange a visit or for a brochure call us now on 0333 8000 881.

Buy Online at www.glazingvision.co.uk Kubex ‘Kingston’ Pivot Shower Pod - Pre-Assembled And Reliably Leakproof The new look Kingston Pivot Shower Pod from Kubex, being constructed in the company’s East Yorkshire facility, delivers a unique quick and simple to install shower cubicle, that requires no on-site assembly.

Stylish modern lines, a semi frameless door and over 20 years of expertise combine to offer the optimum showering solution.

Arriving ready for immediate installation and use, the unit will accept any mixer or electric shower, it is suitable for any floor construction with the addition of the legs and plinth kit included and requires no disruptive building works or timely assembly. The Kingston Pivot Shower Pod offers a choice of left hand or right hand pivot opening in toughened safety glass. With 22mm composite walls, integrated bottle shelf, riser rail and handset holder, installation can be completed in minutes. Measuring 785mmx705mm, the unit will pass through a standard 762mm door and is the ultimate retro-it shower pod available. The design and fabrication of a Kubex cubicle ensures the ultimate lightweight, rigid and robust shower pod fit for any application. kubex.co.uk Enquiry No. 34

STOCK ROOFLIGHTS DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS! Enquiry No. 35

Flushglaze with PV Walk on Flushglaze Circular Flushglaze Cells

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Howe Green’s Hinged HSE 75 Meets German Demand For Precision Engineering An unerring reputation for excellence has always given German manufacturing the competitive edge. Their appreciation of precision engineering and quality is renowned the world over, making it all the more flattering for Howe Green products to have received such a surge of interest from the German market in recent months.

Commanding all the attention from German specifiers is , Howe Green’s aluminium hinged access cover for hard floor finishes. This high performance access cover is ideally suited for construction projects where a heavier loading combined with the need for regular access is required and health and safety is paramount.

Suitable for all hard floor finishes including ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet, the HSE 75 is flexible, durable and ultimately reliable. It is manufactured to order using a unique Howe Green system and even non-standard sizes can be supplied without time delay or surcharge for bespoke manufacturing.

HSE 75 Features: • High quality hinged access cover with gas springs and internal/external release latches for frequent access to under-floor building services.

• Can be fitted quickly and unobtrusively into all types of hard floor finish including ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet.

• Uniquely designed cover sections are tapered for easy removal and frame sections give a good key to bedding mortar.

• Top seal on aluminium covers helps prevent dirt, grout or grinding waste penetrating joints between the cover and frame. Double sealed option also available.

• Lifting blocks are anchored to the inner frame. Stainless steel securing bolts are stiletto heel proof • Manufactured to order with no price premium or delivery delay and to quality standard BS EN ISO9001 www.howegreen.co.uk Enquiry No. 36

Hollo-Bolt HCF for 3x Clamping Force Lindapter has launched its Hollo-Bolt High Clamping Force (HCF): an enhanced version of the original expansion bolt for steel hollow section, optimised for structural joints. It features Lindapter’s patented HCF mechanism to produce a typical clamping force over three times higher than the same sized product without the mechanism.

The increased clamping force results in a more secure connection, as a greater force has to be overcome before movement in the joint begins. The Hollo-Bolt (HCF) is ideal for heavy duty architectural connections, from securing glass and glazing spider brackets to supporting hollow section to fastening pre-cast concrete cladding brackets to SHS. The enhanced Hollo-Bolt was used in splice connections of hollow section framed roofing of the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The easy to install blind fixings were simply inserted into pre-drilled holes and tightened to the correct torque setting for a safe structural connection. www.hollo-bolt.com Enquiry No. 37

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Stunning Design-Led Looks With RAK’s Metallic Collections RAK Ceramics’ Oxodium range includes a stunning collection of metallic-look porcelain tiles. Available in a distinct multi-faceted orange or platinum tone, the range includes both square, rectangular and mosaic formats. All designs are suitable for wall and floor installation – both internally and externally - and have a rectified, semi-polished surface finish.

Oxodium tile formats include a 30x30cm and 60x30cm design, and a 30x30cm mosaic. All tiles are 9.5mm thick and have a floor slip resistance of >60 (dry) >25 (wet). Combined durability and easy care make the surface suitable for a wide range of commercial and domestic applications.

Other metallic options are offered within RAK’s Paradox range; a collection of semi-polished grey and orange toned porcelain tiles, available in both flush rectangular and square mosaic formats. www.rakceramics.co.uk Enquiry No. 38

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Atriums Facades Canopies Partitions Rooflights Balustrade Conservatories Walk On Floors Shuffle Glazing Framed Glazing Structural Glazing Frameless Glazing

CONTACT INFORMATION Glazing Innovations Ltd 6 Barnes Close Brandon Suffolk IP27 0NY Tel: +44 (0)1842 816080 Fax: +44 (0)1842 813598 Email: sales@glazinginnovations.co.uk

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Smart Launches High Performance Sliding Door

Tanking You Can Trust!

Smart Architectural Aluminium launched the new Visoglide Plus sliding door at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition. An extension to the company’s proven Visoglide range, the new Visoglide Plus delivers the same combination of contemporary styling and robust performance, with the additional benefit of superior thermal performance.

With slim sight lines and exceptional thermal performance, this new door has been designed specifically for large commercial and high-end residential projects. The door is available in a range of sizes, within design limitations, of up to 2.6 metres by 7 metres and with the option of auto-slide gearing, provides the perfect solution for applications where large opening apertures are required. The flexibility and versatility of Visoglide Plus is further enhanced with the option of a tripletrack format, with three sliding panes allowing an opening aperture of up to 75%. The Visoglide Plus profiles have been designed to provide both improved strength and weather resistance, with all the main sections featuring an extended Polyamide thermal break, which allows the system to achieve a U Value of 1.6 W/m²K when installed with a suitable sealed unit. www.smartsystems.co.uk

Febtank Super, one of the UK’s leading tanking products, has just got better after being given WRAS and LABC approval. Febtank Super is a unique product which, when mixed with clean water, forms an extremely durable waterproof coating for concrete and masonry. It can be used both internally and externally and is solvent free and water vapour permeable. It comes in a powder form which is mixed with water and applied to pre-dampened cementitious substrates including block work and concrete. Febtank Super resists positive and negative water pressure, sets in approximately 6 hours and can be completely over coated. It is also available in two colours – white and grey - to ensure a total two coat coverage. www.feb.uk.com Enquiry No. 41

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Rainwater Harvesting – From The Experts

Ancon Invests In Responsive Web Technology Ancon has redeveloped its popular website, www.ancon.co.uk to make it fully accessible to the growing number of mobile users now accessing the site via Smartphone, iPad, netbook and similar devices. The new site is designed to recognise a particular device and automatically resize and alter the typography, and shift to different page layouts, to make it easy to read and navigate at the particular screen size and definition involved. Ancon’s web users are guaranteed the same high quality experience and content availability every time they visit, whether at work on a desktop, at home on an iPad or on-site via their mobile phone. The site gives users 24/7 access to Ancon’s market leading range of high integrity steel fixings, which are used for masonry and concrete buildings. www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry No. 43

Rainwater harvesting is fast becoming a standard feature in new build designs. The design and construction industry understands the integral part rainwater harvesting plays in creating sustainable buildings.

Polypipe’s Rainstream systems are predominantly targeted at domestic installations but can be used in light commercial applications too. Rainwater harvesting can replace up to 50% of household mains water consumption, and up to 85% on commercial installations.

One third of all water used in the home gets flushed down the toilet. The roof on an average 4-bed family home captures more than 100,000 litres of rainwater each year – most of which currently goes down the drain. A typical family uses 70,000 litres of water each year so it simply makes huge sense to harvest it and use it.

Go to www.polypipe.com/building-products/products/water-management-sustainable-solutions/rainstream for more information or to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_0sBBeNqo&feature=player_embedded to see a helpful video of the system.

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Schueco Folding/Sliding Door Will Meet Standards Of New Part L With the delayed publication of the new Part L of the Building Regulations now due in April, architects, specifiers and main contractors will be reassured to know that the Schueco ASS 70 FD thermally insulated folding/sliding door system from Schueco UK Limited will meet the increased insulation standards expected. The system offers a variety of fold and slide opening combinations.

Leaf sizes up to a maximum width of 1200 mm and a maximum height of 3000 mm are possible. The leaves can be stacked so that they project inwards or outwards. A flush threshold option makes the Schueco ASS 70 FD the system of choice where the slim meeting-stile sight-line of only 120 mm (allowing the maximum area of glass) is another advantage. A turn-tilt door leaf to provide ventilation may also be specified. Where projects demand insulation levels to exceed the proposed new Building Regulations then the Schueco ASS 80 FD.HI version can provide U values as low as 1.3 W/ (m²K). www.schueco.com Enquiry No. 44

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Trend Unveils The Great Metropolis Trend GB has launched its latest Metropolis collection of hand-crafted Italian glass mosaic designs, in a rich assortment of colours and textures that coordinate or contrast beautifully with any decorative environment.

This versatile new collection joins the successful Liberty ‘designer’ mosaic among the flagship ranges of the Trend tile catalogue, bringing the same alternation of smooth and undulating pieces and light refractive characteristics.

Available currently in eight different stylish colourways, including metallic, slate and naturalistic tones, Metropolis is made using up to 75% postconsumer recycled glass, in line with Trend’s policy of reducing its environmental footprint. Like the Liberty Collection, the new Metropolis mosaic is composed of hand-cut tesserae in a distinctive interlocking and irregular pattern and is based on Trend’s throughbody coloured glass, Karma. Reminiscent of stained glass, Karma is created by hand in either deep, solid colours or as a natural veined look. On the back of the material is a reflective epoxy coating that gives a luminescent, metallic effect; although there is now the Karma Mirage option, with white or yellow gold leaf applied to the reverse.

Inspired by the undulating tracks of the metro, Trend Metropolis features distinct glass mosaic rectangles in various widths and depths, resulting in a textured composition that plays with light and produces a highly original aesthetic finish, both classic and contemporary. It can be installed as a horizontal pattern, or vertically to create an unusual perpendicular geometry. The deep fold lines within the body of the glass add to the visual complexity and are introduced when Karma is formed by hand into large sheets, then exaggerated during the tempering process.

There are eight colourways in the Metropolis collection: Honey, Amber, Pearl, Diamond, Bronzite, Noir, Onyx and Buxy, the latter taking its name from a village in Burgundy renowned for the beauty of its local stone. Each pattern is a combination of differently coloured Karma glass tiles, formed by hand by expert glass cutters, with occasional higher levels of luminosity created by the Mirage 24 carat gold finish. Thanks to the depth of glass, integral folds and irregular tiles, each design has a decorative charm of its own.

Metropolis is supplied in modules measuring around 31cm x 29cm in size and 4mm thick, either pre-mounted onto the Trend+ reactive polyurethane backing system or with a clear plastic film on the face, for ease of tile laying. It can also be cut into three 10cm horizontal sections to create an interlocking border. The material is frost, chemical, fade and thermal shock resistant, non-combustible and 0.20% porous to water, although it is not recommended for swimming pools.

A fine example of Italian craftsmanship, Trend Metropolis is priced from £275 per square metre and offers pride in ownership like virtually no other glass mosaic.

Telephone 01892 509690, email info-gb@trend-group.com or visit www.trend-group.com Enquiry No. 45

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Halo Is Proud To Hit A New Low! Halo's new window system is unlike anything else currently available on the UK PVC-U market. The pioneering window system supplier has unveiled the 'TwinSash' which can achieve a U-value of 0.38 W/ m²K and reduce noise levels by around 50dB. This level of performance is reached by using triple-glazed, krypton-filled units and foam-filled sections.

Amazingly, it can even achieve extremely low U values using what is considered to be the industry's most cost-effective combination of components; using two 28mm double glazed IGUs (air filled, float glass and aluminium spacer bar) the TwinSash can still achieve an impressive U-value of just 1.2. TwinSash is one of the only PVC-U window systems to meet the requirements for Passivhaus. Designed with versatility in mind, the TwinSash can offer a combination of open-in/open-out casements - along with Tilt 'n' Turn windows. www.halo-uk.com Enquiry No. 46

Klober Universal Solar Panel Support Prevents Tile Cracks For Greenbuild 2013, Klober on Stand E1 will be launching the Venduct® Uniplus Solar Panel Support.

This has been designed to remove any stress on roof tiles or slates caused

by PV rail fixings. The support is made from cast iron and has a hole pattern to provide fixing flexibility. It is compatible with most clay and concrete roof tiles including plain tiles, natural slates and fibre-cement slates and usable on pitches from 15°- 65°. A base slate or tile avoids any need for tile modification while adaptors enable the Panel Support to be used with a wide variety of PV rail systems. The product has been tested by the TÜV Rheinland Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory and by the LGA for load bearing capacity. www.klober.co.uk Enquiry No. 47

New Technology In Sentinel Eliminator System Filter

Intelligent Glass Systems Receive Praise At Ecobuild

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The recently launched Sentinel Eliminator is the first heating system filter to feature totally new technology for many years. It utilises ground breaking Quadra-CycloneTM Technology to rapidly remove all circulating debris – both magnetic and non-magnetic - from a central heating system.

System filters take circulating debris from the heating system, allowing the boiler or renewable heating source and the heating system itself to operate at optimum energy efficiency levels. Sentinel Eliminator comprises an arrangement of four cyclones which force clean water out of the top of the filter and four strategically positioned magnets which accelerate capture and retention of the magnetic debris. As well as eliminating all types of system debris, The Eliminator offers many additional benefits to the installer. It is easy to install and it can be fitted in any orientation of pipework. www.sentinel-solutions.net

Essex Safety Glass (ESG Ltd) certainly put a new spin on the term ‘responsive architecture’ at EcoBuild this year, with visitors flocking to the stand to see and feel for themselves the digitally sensitive glass products on display. Unveiling ESG Solarchromic™ Climate Control Glass and ESG Thermic™ Heatable Glass for the first time was a smart move for the leading technical glass manufacturer, as visitors were left inspired by ESG’s Eco Intelligent Home. Available in sizing up to 1,800mm x 3,500mm, ESG Switchable™ LCD Privacy Glass proved to be particularly appealing to specifiers looking to use the glass as a practical and elegant design feature. ESG will also be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live at Excel, London from 4th – 12th May 2013 where visitors will have the opportunity to experience the range at first hand. www.esguk.co.uk

A key new product introduction this year for leading pump manufacturer Wilo, will be the introduction for the first time in the UK of the Wilo Helix Excel. Another Wilo contribution to building energy efficiency, it’s a new series of high-pressure multistage centrifugal pumps. Its fields of application include water supply, pressure boosting, industrial circulation systems, process water, cooling water circuits, washing systems and irrigation systems. The Wilo-Helix Excel already more than meets the legal requirements that will not come into effect until 2017 and already beats the IE4 limit values which are only available as a draft. It offers secure planning for the years ahead with Wilo pumps – reducing costs and emissions. It also offers up to 70% less maintenance expense with easy and convenient access to the gasket without uninstalling the motor. www.wilo.co.uk

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The Steel Window Association – Strength In Numbers Despite the enduring popularity of steel windows amongst large sections of the architectural community and their unparalleled performance in terms of strength and security, these are still challenging times for manufacturers and installers.

However, the Steel Window Association (SWA) can assure architects and contractors that steel frames, with their slender sight-lines and extended life-cycle, remain as relevant as ever to a wide range of construction projects.

Its membership is reporting strong activity across the sectors and new members continue to join the ranks, seeking strength in numbers as well as access to the association’s wealth of technical information.

These include the well established Specifier’s guide and a series of Fact Sheets explaining different aspects to the performance of steel windows and related components, including the glazing systems and ironmongery.

Fact Sheet 2 explains the manner in which steel windows can contribute to the conservation of heat and power, with modern weather-stripping

and IG units containing soft-coat low-E glass and argon filling, offering significant energy savings.

SWA members are regularly carrying out upgrades to properties within conservation areas or specific historic buildings; as well as supplying windows for a variety of commercial and public new-build projects.

The most recent company to join the SWA is Fabco Sanctuary, which is based in Littlehampton, and offers a full selection of services to clients across the UK. These include the restoration of existing frames in historic and Modern Movement buildings, as well as the design, manufacture and installation of steel windows for contemporary building projects.

Fabco Sanctuary’s David Cane : “Two of the main reasons we joined the SWA were due to the challenges presented by both the economic environment and the changes to Part L. We realized that the only realistic way we can keep up to date with all the new requirements was to become members. The SWA punches well above its weight and we’re now much better equipped to face all these changes as part of a group, rather than on our own. The SWA is also a well-established organization which has a respected reputation: setting standards for manufacture and specification.”

He added “We wanted to be able to state we comply

with these standards to ensure customer confidence in our products. For the future we look forward to working alongside all the other members, to being part of new window development programmes; and contributing wherever we can to make sure steel windows continue to meet the needs of the construction industry.”

Amongst the notable contracts Fabco Sanctuary has undertaken in recent times are the restoration of windows at Christ's Hospital School, and a series of sensitive interventions to conserve metal casements at Walpole's Villa, on Strawberry Hill. The company also produces architectural metalwork. As well as high performance double glazed units featuring the latest glass, gas and spacer bar technology, steel frames are also often fitted with laminated or armoured glass to offer the best possible resistance to physical attack. It is for these reasons that they are routinely specified for situations such as secure psychiatric units, prisons, police custody suites and banks.

In addition to its collective technical capabilities, The Steel Window Association can also assist member companies with guidance on such issues as training, health & safety and legal matters. www.steel-window-association.co.uk Enquiry No. 51

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Upgraded Ten-Year CO Alarms Launched Kidde Fyrnetics’ TenYCO range - the very first battery carbon monoxide alarms with a full 10-year guarantee covering both alarm and sealed-in lithium battery – has been upgraded. These selfcontained, state of the art CO alarms are specially designed for quick and simple installation by anyone and for low cost of ownership, offering ‘Best Value’ over a 10-year life. They are ideal for social and private landlords, and complement Kidde’s ten-year battery optical smoke alarms. he brand new 10LLCO and 10LLDCO models share many of the features of the original 8LLCO alarms launched last April. In anticipation of future changes to the European CO alarm product standard, the new alarms have an extra End-of-Life/Fault LED and “ramp up” horn. They are BSi Kitemarked and comply with the latest edition of BS EN 50291:2010. They also offer “Quick Test” functionality whereby the unit can be tested with carbon monoxide gas spray and react instantly to confirm the presence of carbon monoxide, rather than the normal response times required in BS EN50291.

For safety without compromise, TenYCO checks the environment for carbon monoxide once every second – a much shorter interval than competing products. TenYCO has a time-weighted alarm so that the higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered, because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison. The size, expertise and resources of Kidde will provide reassurance of consistent product quality and reliability. CO alarms are essential to protect occupants from carbon monoxide and meet housing providers’ responsibilities. With Building Regulations, the Green Deal and other safety regulations requiring them, fitting carbon monoxide alarms is an important consideration for anyone working on housing. The TenYCO range is ideal for local authority and housing association use, particularly as it can be installed quickly by the maintenance team. TenYCO.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk Enquiry No. 52

Ultra Slim Profiles Feature On New, Sleek Reynaers Hi-Finity Sliding System A stylish, new sliding door range, from Reynaers Aluminium, Hi-Finity is a sustainable, ultra-slim profile system that made its debut at Ecobuild. Allowing uninterrupted panoramas thanks to its elegant, ultra-slim profiles, Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding doors combine ease of use with optimum performance.

Providing extra strength and durability, the glazed units can accommodate large glass panels of up to 500 kg. Although the large glazed areas already offer good thermal efficiency, Hi-Finity is also available in double and triple glazed versions to provide increased levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, further enhanced by the air tightness of the system. The Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding door system offers different opening options including, duo rail, 3-rail and central closing for up to six moveable glass panels per application. Ease of operation is enhanced by specially designed integral wheels and Teflon™ covered gaskets to provide fluidity of movement.

However, for effortless operation and increased convenience an automated version is available that opens the doors at the push of a button. Hi-Finity offers a strong anti-burglar system. The locking mechanism is discreetly located making it virtually tamperproof. Complementing the system’s modern design the doors feature Reynaers new, designer architectural handles that incorporate efficient operation with stylish design and tactile finish. www.reynaers.co.uk Enquiry No. 53

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The Invisible Corner By Cantifix Is A Disruptive Innovation From stylish domestic renovations to cutting-edge glazing contracts, Cantifix has been leading the way in all things glass for over 25 years. Cantifix has recently introduced Ultra Violet (UV) bonded glass corners into its range, as part of its drive for innovation and new technologies.

UV bonded glass corners are a brilliant way of achieving a truly uninterrupted, panoramic view throughout a glass extension, with a sleek, unbroken façade from both inside and out, and no visible framing whatsoever.

The technique involves applying a special adhesive to the interlocking pieces of glass which are then joined and sealed using UV light. The result is an incredibly strong join, which is just as robust as a traditional silicone joint, and a practically ‘invisible glass’ corner with no framing in sight!

With a U-value of 1.2W/m2K, UV bonded corners can be used on double glazed units, for both indoor and outdoor use. This simple technique provides a unique touch to a glass extension that is second to none, and shows that when it comes to framing, less is definitely more.

Cantifix manufacture and install all types of architectural glazing, from structural glass enclosures to glass doors and windows. Call 020 8203 6203 today to enquire about a project, or visit www.cantifix.co.uk Enquiry No. 54

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Oxford Brookes Proves ‘Common Solutions’ For Concrete-ToSteel Connections Are Inferior To The Schöck Isokorb Recently there have been misconceptions in some areas of the UK marketplace that certain ‘common solution’ alternatives for concrete-to-steel connections perform just as well as the Schöck Isokorb type KS14 thermal break element.

This is not necessarily the case. As a specialist in this sector, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards and has a strong professional interest in ensuring that alternative solutions comply with the necessary building regulations – and that any performance claims are verifiable.

The OISD found the Isokorb type KS14 to be a superior thermal insulating element for connecting cantilevered steel components to reinforced concrete; while other comparable solutions failed to obtain the minimum amount of performance required by Part L of the Building regulations.

To bring clarity to the situation, an independent investigation into the various performance criteria concerning the effectiveness of steel balcony connections to concrete slabs has been carried out by the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development, at Oxford Brookes University. The ‘common solutions’ in question being the direct connection of balcony support brackets to a concrete floor slab using no form of thermal break; a solution using brackets in conjunction with a 10mm ‘thermal pad’; and a further connection solution using a thicker 20mm ‘thermal pad’.

Once established, this calculated performance (1) was then compared with that of the three structurally equivalent ‘common solutions’. The following results table presents the minimum surface temperatures and temperature factor (2) for the cases modelled, where the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than or equal to 0.75 for residential buildings.

The first step in the independent investigation process was to determine the heat loss, minimum surface temperature – and consequently the temperature factor (fRSI) – resulting from the use of Schöck Isokorb type KS14 thermal break units connecting a steel balcony to a concrete floor slab. The temperature factor (fRSi) is used in the UK to indicate condensation risk as described in BRE IP1/06, a document cited in Building Regulations Approved Documents Part L1 and L2.

It is quite clear that the Isokorb KS14 unit, with fRSi = 0.904, exceeds these values by some margin and will therefore meet the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Documents L1 and L2. Further, the results demonstrate that where no unit is used (fRSI =0.681) and also with the 10mm and 20mm pad connections (fRSI =0.713 and 0.706 respectively) – all three would fail against the criteria required for residential buildings.

Aardman Animations Building The KS14 is used in the Aardman Animations Bristol headquarters, known throughout the world for its carefully developed characters Wallace and Gromit.

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Canada Water Library The KS14 is used in the Canada Water Library project, the flagship development for the Canada Water regeneration programme

The temperature results concluded: Description Min. surface temp °C No balcony connection Model 1 - Direct connection 13.62 Model 2 - Pad connection 10mm 14.26 Model 3 - Pad connection 20mm 14.11 Model 4 - KS14 H200 18.07

Temperature factor fRSi 0.949 0.681 0.713 0.706 0.904

Specifiers, contractors, developers and those in procurement therefore need to be wary of product performance claims involving bespoke solutions. Often they will be found wanting and the lack of transparency in determining true performance values may well mean a product being installed that is simply not fit for purpose. Due to building site ‘tolerances’ it is vital that thermal product solutions should, at the very least, exceed minimum standards – and even that may simply not be good enough.

Schöck is a leading supplier of innovative thermal product solutions to the international construction industry and maintains its position by investing heavily in wide ranging technical research and product development activities.

This is particularly true of its Isokorb thermal break range, which has an unrivalled reputation for its ability to prevent thermal bridging in cantilever connectivity areas and increase the thermal performance of buildings.

For your free copy of the report (Reference: 120927SCH – 27/09/12); contact Schöck on 01865 290 890 or email: design@schoeck.co.uk www.schoeck.co.uk Enquiry No. 55

1) All calculation was by means of three-dimensional finite difference analysis using SOLIDO software from Physibel.

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Temperature factor fRSi = (tsmin-tao)/(tai – tao) Where: tai = inside air temperature tao = outside air temperature tsmin = minimum internal surface temperature

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DuPont™ Corian® Shapes The Design Vision At The New bwin.party HQ By

The new bwin.party HQ in London by Ranne Creative Interiors features circular wall cladding and a reception desk made from DuPont™ Corian® Images courtesy of Ranne Creative Interiors, all rights reserved.

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Ranne Creative Interiors When the world’s largest listed online gaming company was formed by the merger of two major industry players to become bwin.party, the ‘dot’ that connected the new name style was also to become a key motif in the design of their impressive new Headquarters in London. Ranne Creative Interiors was chosen to envision the new space in Cheapside’s prestigious One New Change development and the design team in turn chose DuPont™ Corian® to help realise a bold, curvaceous concept.

Inspired by the circular ‘dot’ theme, Ranne echoed this form throughout the design, including LED light installations in the ceilings and the spectacular tunnels and entrances to the meeting room suite, shaped from and entirely clad in Corian®.

“We chose Corian®,” says project designer Chloe Ralph-Smith, “because it was the only material that would fulfil our design brief and which could provide the clean, seamless, organic finish that we wanted.

Corian® has also been used to create the statement reception desk and for the doors and worktops to the kitchenette areas.”

DuPont™ Corian® is now widely being used not only for horizontal but for vertical surfaces, particularly wall applications, where its exceptional design capability means it can achieve almost any aesthetic vision, while also offering superior performance in terms of longevity, resistance, easy-maintenance and renewability of finish.

The seamless curving of the tunnels at bwin.party, achieved by highly skilled fabrication and fitting, is one of many decorative possibilities for Corian® that include digital printing, CNC engraving, backlighting, inlaying and many other dramatic effects. In each case, Corian® is renowned for making the right (and lasting) impression. With its sleek, tactile finish and sophisticated colour palette of over 70 choices, Corian® makes a distinctive surface solution that is both design and user friendly. At the bwin.party London HQ, a total of 74 sheets of the Corian® in the Glacier White colour have been installed.

reception, refreshment and recreation areas (including a fully equipped games room.)

Further high-spec furnishings include Vitra Joyn desks, Herman Miller Mirra chairs and seating solutions from Boss Magic, Bene Parcs and Allemuir. Flooring finishes include poured resin in the reception area, Desso carpet tiles in the meeting rooms and Bolon woven vinyl in the open plan area.

The design concept for the new HQ came together after a careful process that included consultation between the designers and the bwin.party workforce as to what they would hope to gain from the new workspace. By all accounts, since completing the move in December 2012, the occupants are delighted with their new facilities. Ranne Creative Interiors are now turning their attention to the bwin.party offices in Tel Aviv and Vienna. www.corian.co.uk Enquiry No. 56

The new premises are now home to more than 200 staff, in a generous 20,000 sq.ft floorplate with a flowing layout that has been zoned into workspace, meeting rooms,

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Shackerley’s Ceramic Granite Helps Hotel La Tour Establish New Identity

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Shackerley’s ceramic granite facades have played a major part in the creation of a unique and striking brand identity for Hotel La Tour Ltd, perfectly complementing the ultra modern design of the company’s £24m flagship hotel in Birmingham.

PHP Architects of Northampton specified Sureclad® ceramic granite ventilated cladding in two starkly contrasting colours and textures to provide a dramatic outer envelope for this landmark building, the first of five city centre 4-star hotels that Hotel La Tour is hoping to open across the UK as part of a five year development programme .

or marble. Fully vitrified and impermeable, it represents an ideal cladding solution as it is unaffected by climatic extremes, impervious to airborne pollutants and algae growth and resistant to acids and alkalis. Even graffiti can be removed with ease. With its through-body colouring, patterning and graining, the appearance of the facade panels will not fade over time, even in intense UV light.

Ventilated cladding was a logical way to achieve the sleek and contemporary styling required for the 174-bedroom hotel whilst protecting its reinforced concrete structure and allowing for effective thermal and acoustic insulation to be installed to external elevations, protected from the elements.

Hotel La Tour was always intended to stand out in terms of design concept and colour scheme, as PHP Architect Robin Hedger explains: ‘The basic form of the building is an L-shaped bedroom block defining frontages to the main roads, set over a triangular podium, filling the site footprint.

The concept design features a folding plan form, and the hotel accommodation has been divided into two halves of unequal heights, with dramatic towering end elevations and glazed lanterns at significant points.’

PHP specified ceramic granite for the external facades because of its attractive premium quality appearance, its strength and hardness, durability and low maintenance properties. Although it has the aesthetic appeal of naturally hewn stone, it is an engineered material with none of the flaws and weaknesses of granite

‘The twin blocks are expressed in black and white,’ continues Hedger, ‘effectively underscoring the contemporary theme that Hotel La Tour has set for its new hotel chain.’ This monochromatic aesthetic has been achieved through the installation of over 4300m2 of ceramic granite facade panelling, with gleaming white facades in

natural travertine effect finish providing a striking counterpoint to the highly polished black ceramic granite elevations and the hotel’s darkened glazing.

The facade panels were prefabricated off site at the Lancashire manufacturer’s ISO 9001 accredited production facilities, fitted with metal straps secured by a stainless steel undercut anchorage system to facilitate rapid installation in conjunction with Shackerley’s patented Sureclad Access System.

Hotel La Tour Birmingham has added to the city’s stock of contemporary architecture and has very quickly established itself as one of its top hotels. Adrian Colman, Operations Director for the hotel group, commented: ‘We have set out to build a new brand in city centre hotels. As our flagship venue, the new hotel in Birmingham is critically important in showcasing our values, and the design and finish of the building, with its eyecatching ceramic granite and glass envelope, have been crucial in achieving this.’ www.shackerley.com Enquiry No. 57

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Wicona Curtain Walling For Glasgow Velodrome – One Of Europe’s Largest

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Indoor Sports Facilities The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome have just been completed, creating a new world class sporting landmark for Scotland. Curtain walling from Wicona was specified for this fantastic venue, which will be the showpiece for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Designed by architects 3DReid and built

by Sir Robert McAlpine for Glasgow City Council, this £116m development is one of the largest indoor sports facilities in Europe and Scotland’s first indoor velodrome. It is set to attract sporting competitions of the highest standards to Glasgow and will provide an outstanding community facility and a lasting legacy for the people of Scotland.

The complex is one of the most versatile, flexible and innovative structures of its type in Europe. It houses two stadia – a 5,000-seat indoor arena and a 2,000-seat velodrome for key 2014 events such as cycling and badminton. Between the twin halls is a connecting circulation space, the ‘hub’, which accommodates ancillary facilities and the headquarters of the national sport federation.

The Wicona aluminium Wictec 50 curtain walling solution was specified by 3DReid to accommodate large unsupported spans of glass of up to 4m long. Special connections for the transoms and mullions

were engineered to take the heavier loads for the spans. The system also offered slim sections and consistent profile sizes across the project.

Fabricated and installed by Dane Architectural Systems in a £1m façade contract, the curtain walling was faceted for the velodrome to follow the curve of this striking building and was used with curved bull nose caps to add interest to the façade by accentuating the horizontal profiles.

The system spans four storeys on the hub that links the two venues, and 77m long screens of grid curtain walling were constructed to enclose the arena. Other areas of glazing include the atria roof and the level 2 entrance.

Commenting on the specification of Wicona curtain walling for this high profile project, Rolf Basler, architect for the building envelope at 3DReid said “The Wictec system could accommodate all the technical complexities of this project in terms of spans, loads and uniformity of appearance for the grid and faceted elements.”

He added, “The system was well fabricated and the project was supported by valuable technical input from the Wicona team.”

range of structural aluminium profiles to accommodate vertical, angled, sloped and faceted situations for optimum creative freedom. There are options for additional security, fire protection and bullet resistance without altering the appearance of the façade.

The Wictec 50 system uses a 50mm profile which has an extra-narrow face width, both internally and externally.

State-of-the-art facilities at the Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome include a 200m long hydraulic running track, telescopic seating to allow good sightlines for spectators, and a 250m high-banked indoor cycle track with a multi-use infield area. The scheme also incorporates a community sports centre, four flood-lit five-a-side pitches, a 1km outdoor cycle track, gym, spa, dance studio and indoor roller sports facility.

Wicona offers a range of technically advanced glazing systems for complex and bespoke aluminium façades.

Its products include unitised and stick curtain walling, structural and roof glazing, highly insulated window systems and heavy duty doors. www.wicona.co.uk Enquiry No. 58

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Innovative Dorma Swing Door Operator Finds Room At High Tech London Hotel At London’s most technologically advanced hotel, the correct specification of materials was of the upmost importance. With their proven performance and to meet the client’s high standards for aesthetics and functionality, an automatic door from DORMA, the trusted global partner for premium access solutions and services, was specified for the main entrance.

For the conversion of two Grade II listed Georgian buildings into the state-of-the-art Eccleston Square Hotel, designer Woods Bagot has set a benchmark in luxury and high tech design for this 39 room boutique hotel with in-room technology that includes bathroom mirrors with integrated TV’s, 3D televisions, three shower types per room, electronically operated curtains and a virtual concierge service.

Main contractor Urban Fabrik were required to create the right first impression with the entrance door, bringing together the historic façade with a timeless interior to create an elegant fusion of old meets new whilst meeting the requirements of Approved Document M. As part of this, the choice of door control not only had to provide safe, secure and reliable access but also had to be slimline and unobtrusive, so that nothing was visible from the outside.

To meet these requirements, DORMA supplied its ED 250A, an automatic electromechanical swing door operator with DORMA’s revolutionary Wind Load Control. Even under strong wind conditions the ED 250A intelligently recognises and compensates wind loads of up to 150 N, generating double the closing force of similar automatic swing door operators.

Traditional swing doors fitted with electrohydraulic operators cannot respond to changing weather conditions as closing forces are dependent on set spring force adjustments. This leads to the loss of heated internal air, unauthorised entry and unpredictable driving speeds. With DORMA’s ED 100 and ED 250, these issues are resolved, and their slender design uses almost 40% less material, when compared to DORMA’s previous generations of electrohydraulic door operators. By combining the lightweight module with integrated wind-load control system, this helps to reduce unnecessary CO2 emissions in the shipping of goods, as well as the reduction of air lost from the building.

Specifiers need to simply select the suitable version according to prevailing door-leaf width and weight. While the DORMA ED 100 is suitable for doors with a weight of up to 100 kg and a door width of up to 1,100 mm, the ED 250 is designed for doors with a width of up to 1,600 mm and a door weight of up to 250 kg. Both operators may be installed as push-version with standard arm and as pull-version with slide channel.

With the DORMA ED 250 swing door operator now installed, DORMA has provided reliable and efficient access and ensured the landmark Eccleston Square Hotel will welcome guests for years to come. www.dorma-uk.co.uk Enquiry No. 59

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Hochiki Europe’s Fire Detection System Keeps Vicentini Auto On The Right Road To Safety Vicentini Auto first began trading in 1974 as a family owned and operated car dealership and is based in the northern Italian city of Verona. Since then the company has steadily grown into one of the country’s most prominent outlets for the purchase of new and used vehicles, and is widely respected for the expertise of its employees.

The company specialises in the prestigious Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche marques and in 2010 it began work on the construction of a new 56,000m2 state-of-the-art showroom, comprising three buildings that are designed to house models from each of these brands. With stock worth millions of Euros and many employees, visitors and customers on-site at any one time, Vicentini Auto recognised the importance of having a life safety infrastructure that could provide the earliest possible warning of fire.

After being contacted by Vicentini Auto, local distributor, DES, was commissioned to specify a fire detection system to protect the entire site.

Zeno Nicolis, the company’s technical manager, explains, ‘We are also based in Verona and have supplied systems for many of the region’s high profile projects. Since 1996 we have worked closely with Hochiki Europe and now distribute the company’s industry leading solutions exclusively.’

Following a visit to the site Nicolis was given a brief to configure a life safety system that adhered to strict technical and aesthetic guidelines. He comments, ‘Not only did the fire system have to be almost invisible, so as not to spoil the aesthetics of the showrooms, it also had to offer the very best levels of detection and reliability while reducing the likelihood of unwanted alarms.

After considering the various options I felt confident that Hochiki Europe’s FIRElink aspirating fire detection solution would tick all the boxes.’

The FIRElink range of detectors are the only high sensitivity detectors that are routinely applied to the protection of clean, dust free environments like modern car showrooms and the very dirty and dusty environments found in industrial

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applications. This is achieved by using Laser Dust Discrimination (LDD) with a patented dust management and separator system. These features have greatly extended separator life service intervals. At the other extreme, FIRElink is capable of providing the very highest levels of sensitivity in environments such as computer and clean rooms. In these applications it is able to sense the very smallest amounts of smoke.

Most of the system at Vicentini Auto is hidden from view, as the majority of the 1,800m of pipework is located in places such as ceiling voids. This aesthetic advantage is achieved without compromising the effectiveness of the system and a total of 10 FIRElink-400 systems were installed across the three buildings. These were configured around Hochiki’s Enhanced Systems Protocol (ESP) – a robust addressable communications solution for intelligent fire detection and fully integrated systems.

Nicolis explains, ‘The system is linked to three control panels – one in each building – that form part of an integrated building automation system. Each control panel utilises four loops, which are all connected to a central control room from where it is possible to manage all the panels and associated devices on-site.’

The installation also includes a variety of other Hochiki Europe products including 325 ALG-EN optical smoke detectors that feature its High Performance Chamber Technology. This minimises the differences in sensitivity experienced in flaming and smouldering fires and the result is a device that is incredibly responsive and helps to reduce the possibility of unwanted alarms.

In addition, 30 SPC-ET beam detectors and 101 HCP-E call points were used.

While DES designed and commissioned the system, local company, Moretto, was responsible for its installation. The installation was completed on schedule and the new system has worked perfectly, with no unwanted alarms reported. www.hochikieurope.com Enquiry No. 61

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Ultrascape: Preserving 19th Century Heritage The specification of Ultrascape’s BS 7533 mortar paving system has meant the successful regeneration of the West Handyside Canopy in King’s Cross, London.

The project was part of the central London major regeneration scheme of King’s Cross, which covers 67 acres and has created mixed use space, to include offices, shops, homes and a university. The West Handyside Canopy has been restored for use as an events space.

It was originally constructed in 1888 to provide a covered area for unloading of fish and other perishable traffic direct from railway carriages into road vehicles. Preserving this heritage was of great importance and one of the project’s major design features.

Designed by Townshends Landscape Architects, the new under canopy footing was created using reclaimed granite setts, laid using Ultrascape’s Mortar paving System.

Choosing to use the old stones instead of new ones preserved the area’s heritage and ensured that old rail tracks and turntables could also be left intact. Retaining these historic features has captured the area’s 19th century feel and contributed to its unique and impressive restoration.

The Ultrascape mortar paving system consists of Pro-Bed HS bedding mortar, Pro-Prime slurry primer and Flowpoint flowable grout. The system is proven to be BS 7533 compliant under UKAS testing methods. This testing assesses the performance capabilities of the materials considering compressive, flexural and adhesive bond strengths, and shrinkage amongst others. It also ensures rigid paving is constructed using the correct procedure.

The testing and approval therefore ensures the following benefits: • Can be used to design and build schemes in excess of 1000 standard axles per day • Helps to protect professional indemnity insurance • Reduces costly failures and resulting personal injury claims • Trusted throughout the world • Tried and tested methods of construction • Removes the uncertainty of site batched mortars Most significantly, the British Standard promotes professional results that can give a construction life in excess of 40 years, whereas a non-compliant system doesn’t offer any minimum life expectancy. An often overlooked aspect of the British Standard is that all of the materials are tested in conjunction with one another, ensuring that they work in harmony. This is extremely important when specifying a full mortar paving system. BS 7533 sets technical and practical guidelines that help to minimise potential workmanship issues. Using a compliant system is the one and only assurance against costly repercussions and ensures longevity.

The Ultrascape mortar paving system was also used on other areas of the King’s Cross development including Granary Square and internally creating the atrium and crossing between the Granary and Studio buildings inside the Eastern Goods Yard. The Granary building is now home to Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, which boasts John Galliano and Anthony Gormley in their alumni. All of the work has been completed by specialist stone contractors, Miller Druck International Stone.

English Heritage states that: “King’s Cross is a model of constructive conservation that captures the special quality of London as it has grown over the centuries.” With the use of Ultrascape materials, King’s Cross not only has its heritage secured but also its future.

For further information on Ultrascape’s mortar paving materials, please visit www.ultrascape.co.uk or call 01827 871871.

Ultrascape is a brand of the Instarmac Group plc.

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Natural Aesthetic Appeal Complements Canadian Log Home Design

RigiSystems In The Space Age

Marley Eternit’s market-leading Edgemere interlocking slate has been specified as part of the construction of two pioneering, pre-fabricated Canadian Log Homes at a campsite for Christian charity, Foundation Matters. Marley’s Edgemere interlocking slate was selected as an aesthetically pleasing and practical roofing solution which would complement the natural look of the log homes. The main centre used 6,800 Edgemere slates, with the smaller manager’s home requiring approximately 2,300 slates in total.

The Edgemere range offers excellent environmental credentials. Not only can it achieve up to an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide to Specification, but also having recently achieved a good rating under the BES 6001 framework standard for responsible sourcing of construction products means that specifying Edgemere can now make a significant contribution towards reaching the maximum number of credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM. This interlocking slate range offers the perfect combination of an attractive appearance at a competitive price. www.marleyeternit.co.uk

The new 1,800 sq m Aerospace Technology Centre at Nottingham University provides a dedicated research and information exchange facility within the Institute for Aerospace Technology. It also provides a showcase for RigiSystems Ziplok standing seam profile with MicroZink finish in a roof to wall application which perfectly complements the space age nature of the project. MicroZink provides all the performance benefits of aluminium with the aesthetic appeal of a traditional zinc roof. The coating even changes colour and gloss over time in almost exactly the same way as pure zinc, yet in all other respects the profiles behave in the same way as standard aluminium. Architect was William Saunders, and the roofing was installed by Britannia Site Solutions. www.rigisystems.org Enquiry No. 65

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Tormax Opens Doors To Inclusive Church Community

Glassolutions Makes Grand Entrance For Mace Glass and glazing specialist GLASSOLUTIONS has installed a new glazed entrance as part of Mace Group’s sustainable refurbishment of its new global headquarters at 155 Moorgate in London.

The project involved the replacement of the existing 11 metre wide x 7.5 metre high entrance area with a new glazed lobby with white spandrel panels and two pairs of sliding automatic doors to comply with Part M and K of the Building Regulations. The two existing columns either side of the entrance door have also been re-clad in bead blasted stainless steel cladding panels. SGG COOL-LITE solar controlled glazing panels have been used to provide an attractive feature whilst also contributing to the comfort of a building's occupants. www.glassolutions.co.uk Enquiry No. 67

As part of a £2.3m refurbishment project, St Peter’s Church in Harrogate recently installed a double set of TORMAX automatic swing doors to the new glass frontage, offering clear and easy access for everyone. TORMAX recommended using their powerful iMotion 1401 door operator to create a minimalist entrance that successfully enhances the traditional stone building. Concealed under the floor, this low-maintenance operator has no abrading parts to cause friction and wear out, delivering exceptional reliability in the long term. One of the most technologically advanced systems on the market today, the TORMAX iMotion 1401 operator is compatible with a standard 240v electrical supply making it surprisingly quick and easy to install whilst the powerful high torque synchronous motor ensures rapid response to approaching pedestrian traffic. The automatic swing doors make access straightforward for everyone, giving a wide, clear entrance for the elderly or disabled as well as reducing the risk of bottlenecks at the start and end of services. www.tormax.co.uk Enquiry No. 66

Refurbished Daylighting Aids Swimmers The University of Liverpool Sports and Fitness Centre pool has been transformed by using Kalwall to replace the existing single glazed bolted glass assembly. The Kalwall not only reduces the amount of energy needed to warm the pool in winter, while keeping it cool in summer, but also provides privacy. A new false ceiling above the pool and the installation of an energy efficient mechanical plant also make carbon savings.

Importantly, the translucent system transmits diffused natural daylight into the pool area - without the glare and stark contrasts of light and shade produced by conventional glazing. Highly insulating Kalwall gives a much enhanced U value of 0.78W/m2K - this can be increased to 0.28 by introducing Lumira aerogel within the panels to provide the same insulation value as a solid wall. www.stoakes.co.uk Enquiry No. 68

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Selectaglaze At Radcliffe Infirmary The Radcliffe Infirmary, named after the 18th century physician and Oxford University graduate John Radcliffe, opened in 1770. It was Oxford’s first hospital. The Infirmary finally closed for medical use in 2007, after being purchased by the University.

The subsequent £200m redevelopment of the site is one of the University’s biggest building projects to have been undertaken within the past 100 years and included the refurbishment of the Grade II Infirmary building, which now accommodates the University’s Humanities, Philosophy and Theology Departments and Library, Under the guidance of English Heritage and the expertise of main contractor Laing O’Rourke, the Infirmary has retained many of its original features including the ground floor’s magnificent vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, doorframes, deep “clean bedhead windowsills” in the former wards and “Benefactions” boards situated around the first floor.

The traditional single glazed sash windows presented a particular problem for the buildings energy performance and the main façade also fronts onto one of Oxford’s main thoroughfares, creating unacceptable noise levels for sensitive study areas such as the Library and academic research rooms. A solution is found with secondary glazing, a reversible adaptation acceptable to English

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Heritage. Architects Purcell and Laing O’Rourke consulted with Selectaglaze and, following a successful trial, a total of 128 windows were insulated.

Most windows were treated with matching sash windows from Selectaglaze’s extensive range. It was important that the window sight lines were respected and each window was manufactured bespoke in a clean white painted finish with white gasketry to ensure that the installation was sympathetic to the original windows. The use of a toughened low emissivity glass helped provide a U-value of a combined window of less than 2.0W/m2K, which is close to modern standards.

Laing O’Rourke’s Site Manager John Kenneally says: “It’s been a challenging project. Having been unoccupied for five years the building was in a pretty poor state of repair and, of course, we had to incorporate modern services in an old shell, but the final result is excellent. The buildings now offer state-ofthe-art facilities for research and teaching for the 500 academic and support staff, together with 1,000 graduates and undergraduates”.

Selectaglaze, founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, works with a very wide range of clients and has developed particular expertise in the treatment of period buildings. The company provides an extensive range of literature and guidance notes covering acoustics, thermal performance and security and also offers a technical advisory service and a RIBA approved CPD Seminar for professional designers. www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry No. 69

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Rundum Original Concave Solid Oak Garage Door Rundum Meir have designed and manufactured a 7.5 metre oak concave garage door with CE marked remote control automation. After visiting the site to consider the best approach Rundum designed the tracks and fixings to suit the opening and then returned to install.

The use of oak and the concave design complements the natural flowing form of the landscape and the rest of the building. The door slides back along the side at an angle into the garage.

Downley House is a beautiful innovative home located in rural South Downs National Park and designed by RIBA competition winners Birds Portchmouth Russum. The client is delighted with the garage door and the house has won numerous awards. “Rundum Meir feel privileged to have been involved with this prestigious project�. Danesch Missaghian MD. www.rundumuk.co.uk Enquiry No. 70

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Diamond Quality Lighting At Graff Graff Diamonds on London’s Bond Street is now lit to stunning effect. This has been achieved by Lighting Design International using LEDStar 3 MK3 and Minor Wall Mounted light fittings manufactured by the Light Projects Group.

The fittings, finished in a Durable Grey White RAL PTFE Paint colour to blend in with the exterior stonework, spotlights and employ Warm White LEDs. The LEDstar 3 is a compact, high performance spotlight manufactured from anodised or PTFE coated aluminium in white, black or satin silver with special colours available to special order. Comprising three Seoul P4 LEDs, it is available in four high performance whites ranging from incandescent 2650-2850K through to a cool 4150-4500K. It has a CRI of 93 and a lumen output between 216 and 228 at 350mA and between 389 and 410 at 700mA. Available in both recessed and spotlight versions with different beam angles, from a narrow 10° through to 80° and with a 20° tilt option, the lighting system is ideal for wall or floor washing. The Class 3 fitting has an IP rating of 67 and is offered with a range of accessories, including cowls, tubes for surface mounting and ground spikes plus various lenses and glasses to suit different applications.

Light Projects specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of lighting fittings and accessories for an extensive range of different interior and exterior lighting applications, as well as bespoke lighting solutions.

More information is available from Light Projects on 020 7231 8282 or visit www.lightprojects.co.uk Enquiry No. 72

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SE Controls’ Smoke Ventilation Provides Safe Environment At Flagship Research Laboratory The Medical Research Council’s new £200 million Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is using an advanced smoke ventilation solution from smoke and natural ventilation systems specialist, SE Controls, to provide smoke free escape routes for scientist, staff and visitors at the recently completed facility in Cambridge.

The LMB uses a number of energy saving technologies and innovative solutions to provide heating, ventilation and solar shading as well as cooling through deep bore closed loop geothermal system to meet the laboratory’s 1600kW peak cooling demand.

Within the extensive smoke ventilation system, SE Controls supplied 197 chain actuators with a 603mm stroke length to operate smoke vents located throughout the building together with controls for eight staircase smoke hatches. The system included five SE Controls’ 60 Amp power supply unit (PSU) panels as well as eight OS2 Type 21 controllers and manual control points (MCP’s). As it was essential that the system complied with latest legislation, all actuators are CE marked and were tested to the stringent EN12101-2 standard.

SE Controls not only supplied, installed and commissioned the smoke control system, but also the building’s automatic venetian blind solar shading, which are part of the LMB’s energy efficient operation strategy and are operated by solar radiation sensors located on the roof. www.secontrols.com Enquiry No. 73

Marmox Multiboard Warms Rutland Cottage During the purchase of a delightful cottage in a rural location in Rutland the new owner noticed that the property seemed extremely cold. The main reasons appeared to be the fact that his new home had concrete flooring on the ground floor and solid exterior walls of concrete blocks faced with local stone throughout. To overcome the problem he decided to line the floor and walls with some form of insulation that was effective yet quick and simple to install. After considering the options available he decided that Marmox Multiboard fitted the bill on both counts.

Multiboard is manufactured from extruded polystyrene with both faces of the board covered with close woven fibreglass mesh embedded in a cement polymer mortar. This creates a board that is lightweight yet extremely strong with a high degree of thermal insulation [a conductivity of 0.03 watt/mK for the technically minded] and is totally impervious to any water penetration from outside. This Marmox product is also simple to fix to solid or stud walls being easy to handle due to its light weight and simply cut or sawn to the size required using conventional tools. In the Rutland cottage, 50mm Multiboard was laid on the concrete slab floors. On top was placed a 12mm ply layer and then low level underfloor heating before a surface layer of stone tiles in keeping with the house’s appearance. In the ceiling of the ground floor 10mm Multiboard was applied between the joists. Then, with the floors completed, all the outside walls were insulated internally with 20mm thick Multiboard. www.marmox.co.uk Enquiry No. 74

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Top Marks For BENCHMARK

Silverwood Solution For Accord Group

The clean lines and subtle textures offered by BENCHMARK Cement Fibre Façade Systems have been used to great effect at the new Holy Trinity Advanced Learning Centre (ALC) in Barnsley, matching contemporary design with low maintenance performance. Over 1100m² of the engineered systems, developed in partnership with Marley Eternit, were installed on the Sports Building and Performance Hall, which will be an important hub for the state of the art ALC. AHMM specified the BENCHMARK Cement Fibre Façade Systems in two textures. The majority was installed in white Cedral, using BENCHMARK’s face-fixing method to further enhance the weatherboard effect. For contrasting detail, a smaller quantity of Operal was installed in dark grey at ground level. www.kingspanbenchmark.com www.twitter.com/BenchmarkTM

The A. Proctor Group is pleased to announce that their Silverwood timber cladding is now being used by the Accord Group.

Accord Group have set up an award-winning factory called LoCaL Homes to manufacture their own timber frame houses. At Pattern Gardens in Darlaston,West Midlands, the Silverwood Biseau profile was factory fitted on a 200mm frame to almost 100 new homes.

Additional services provided by the A. Proctor Group included routed cladding to allow site fit at the wall and floor junctions by the contractor on-site.

Silverwood offers a wide exterior cladding product range including a diversity of colours, appearances and profiles - provided with ease of installation and maintenance as standard. It also offers a comprehensive 10 year maintenance free guarantee against timber decay and is durable for up to 50 years as a result of the combined timber treatment and the Silverwood factory applied paint finish. www.proctorgroup.com

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RMIG Provides A Sound Solution For ‘The Crystal’ In Copenhagen More than 3,800m2 of perforated metal cladding from RMIG, which incorporates Soundtex acoustic damping material, has been used to line the interior of the iconic Crystal building on Copenhagen’s waterfront district, which is now the headquarters of Danish financial services group, Nykredit. Designed by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, the multi-faceted structure uses a triple glazed facade to refract and reflect light throughout the interior while also helping minimise any solar heat gain within the building. Its crystalline shape, designed in the form of a 'Z', rises asymmetrically above the ground to a maximum height of 34 metres and incorporates two atria to further improve lighting and aid the building’s natural ventilation.

As the building is constructed using an extensive glass clad structure, the architects wanted to ensure that the working environment was free from noise and echoes caused by sound reflected from the glazing and the internal structural components, without compromising the building’s clean modern design. To help achieve this goal, RMIG worked with Schmidt Hammer Lassen and contractor Jakon, to create the sound absorbing perforated panel design, which is installed throughout the building’s interior on walls and within The Crystal’s two triangular atria. Manufactured from mild steel and finished with a polyester powder coated finish in an RAL 9016 white, each of the 2,258 panels incorporate Soundtex acoustic damping material and were designed by RMIG to include a special number code to enable them to be installed in the precise individual location by the contractor. www.rmig.com Enquiry No. 77

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New Bona Finish Chosen To Restore Hall Floor Floor Restorers of Cheltenham, who specialise in the renovation of natural floors such as stone, marble and wood, have renovated the hardwood floor in the Princess Hall at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

The floor was installed in 1952 and is constructed from Gurjun planks, a warm, pinkish brown species which was chosen to tone with the woodwork of the stage and balconies, and which is particularly silent to the tread. Floor Restorers have carried out work at the renowned school premises before, but it was the first time this particular floor had been sanded back for 16 years. Consequently there was considerable surface damage to deal with including scratches and scrapes, a build up of maintenance products and some water damage.

Floor Restorer’s Paul Biver consulted Bona’s Tony Peak over the most appropriate finish for the floor.

Tony recommended new Bona Traffic HD would provide the most durable finish for a surface that was subject to constant traffic from pupils and the public attending a wide range of events and performances. Traffic HD is a new waterborne formulation from Bona that is 40% more hard wearing than classic Bona Traffic and with a VOC content that is 40% lower.

A key feature is its fast development time which means a floor can be put back in to use just 24 hours after application of the final coat. The magnificent organ, installed in 2006, is a prized feature of the Princess Hall. The College was very concerned to protect this visual and aurally inspiring instrument from possible sanding dust contamination. Floor Restorers were able to guarantee a completely dust free procedure by using a Bona DCS dust containment system.

This powerful vacuum is designed to be connected to Bona Belt and Edge sanding machines during sanding and removes and stores every speck of dust from the air and the machines, eliminating contamination from sanding dust as well as resulting in highly effective sanding and clean, safer working conditions for the team.

Some parts of the floor were so heavily scratched that Paul had to start sanding with 24 grit abrasives. And, after working through to 100 grit quality, he used the Bona Scrad system to deliver a fine finish before applying a coat of Bona Prime Intense. Bona Prime Intense is designed to produce a rich colouration to the surface as well as providing increased build to help improve wear resistance.

When the primer coat had dried Paul used Bona’s Scrad System again to deal with any grain raising and to produce a really fine, flat finish ready for the first of three coats of Bona Traffic HD. The three coats were applied over a three day period with the Scrad System being used again to key the first two coats back when dry.

“Traffic HD is really great to use” said Paul “it’s got very good self-levelling properties and the long open time is useful when working in a large area like the Princess Hall. Everyone is delighted with the floor and the room looks totally different now it’s finished.” www.floor-restorers.co.uk www.bona.com Enquiry No. 78

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New Moscow Raceway Can Host International Motorsport Competition Completed in summer 2012, the new Moscow Raceway at Wolokolamsk, situated to the North West of Moscow, now resounds to the roar of high performance racing car engines, the screeching of tyres and the heady smell of racing fuel in the air. With its 15 curves, diverse range of layout options, motor racing at the new circuit will not just be placing maximum demands on the drivers but will test the durability of the competing teams and their cars.

Responsible for the overall design of the new venue, the internationally renowned team of Architects and Civil Engineers, Tilke based in Aachen, Germany, made the final decision to use Hauraton FASERFIX® SUPER high-performance drainage channels throughout the race circuit.

Approximately 10,000 metres of these channels in nominal widths of 100, 150 and 200 mm were installed at the 4.07 km long race track. The FASERFIX® channels with a loading Class of F900 meet all the demands of international motorsport competition. The circuit’s drainage systems have been engineered with maximum safety and performance in mind. The Hauraton Technical

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Support Team advised on the drainage channels and gratings to employ and provided on-site help and guidance during installation.

All of the channels on the race circuit and pit lane had their ductile iron gratings bolted down.

Interestingly, the channels in the paddock area and in front of the team garages can be used as temporary cable ducts. Here, the ductile iron gratings are secured using the Hauraton boltless locking system SIDE-LOCK®, allowing communication cables to be installed and subsequently removed quickly and easily. For example, 10 metres of grating can be removed in about 90 seconds with just 70 seconds to replace all 20 covers.

The Moscow Raceway has been approved by the FIA and passed the inspection with flying colours.

The circuit has been classified as "Grade 2+1T" which corresponds with motor sport’s highest level for a test track. www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry No. 79

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Decothane Is Music to the Ears of Bramham Park Residents Sika Liquid Plastics, pioneer of cold applied liquid roofing systems, has worked with architects and building surveyors W R Dunn and Co. Ltd, and roofing contractor Surface Protection Limited to provide a new waterproofing system for the Grade I Listed Bramham Park in Leeds.

Bramham Park is home to the Lane Fox family and is located in a 400 acre landscaped park – most renowned for hosting the annual Leeds music festival and the Bramham International Horse Trials. The vast country house was first constructed in the early 1700’s but was almost entirely destroyed by a fire in 1828. The building then stood derelict for 79 years until 1906 when work began by the family to restore it.

“The main asphalt roof had failed and was allowing rainwater to penetrate the building,” comments Ian Smith of W R Dunn and Co. “We needed to carry out emergency roof repairs to halt the leaking and prevent any further internal damage. However the budget was not available for long term re-roofing with a lead sheet.”

Decothane is a completely cold applied, liquid roof membrane that can be quickly and easily installed around even the most complex detail areas. It provides seamless waterproof protection and the system on Bramham Park is guaranteed to last for 20 years. Because the system was installed by a Quality Assured Contractor the client benefits from a single point guarantee covering materials, workmanship, and the roof susbstrate.

Additional works were also carried out to repair and replace other areas on the roof including the concrete balustrades, concrete coping, rooflights, and chimneys.

For more information on the complete range of products available from Sika Liquid Plastics, visit the website at www.liquidplastics.co.uk or call 01772 259781.

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Surface Protection, one of Sika Liquid Plastics Quality Assured Contractors, installed a Decothane Gamma 20 system in slate grey. “The roof works can’t be seen from ground level,” adds Martin Eyre from Surface Protection, “But the colour of Decothane mimics the look of lead so that the new roofing system remains sympathetic to the original structure.”

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No Gamble For The Hippodrome With Howe Green Access Covers There was no gambling with quality when expert fitout specialists Beck Interiors opted for Howe Green access covers for the refurbishment of one of the West End’s most famous buildings, The Hippodrome.

Providing easy and reliable access to services such as HVAC, electrics and data was an inconspicuous but nonetheless vital part of the £40million project to transform this historic landmark into London’s newest international-style gaming centre.

A winning combination of Howe Green’s 3500, 5000 and 7500 Series access covers was selected for various size and load bearing requirements and to suit the different types of flooring within the building.

These included screeded areas in basement and back of house with raised timber floors front of house and in gaming and entertainment zones.

The project also called for more than 40 of Howe Green’s 5000 series access covers to be made to order with bespoke cable outlets to serve the sea of machines on The Hippodrome’s busy gaming floors.

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of hygiene and security, the access covers are corrosion and maintenance-free and designed to fit perfectly flush with their surround to avoid distortion and prevent any slips or trips.

Les Dedman, Projects Director at Beck Interiors commented, “We chose Howe Green’s access covers because of their quality and reliability and in the confidence that the product supplied was going to achieve all the varying requirements”.

The Hippodrome has been through many guises since it opened in 1900 with Charlie Chaplin performing on opening night. It now promises visitors modern day glamour and razzmatazz over 5 floors with bars, restaurant and shows as well as state-of the-art gaming. Howe Green’s quality access solutions will make for easy maintenance of the building, helping it meet the demands of the many thousands of visitors expected to walk through it’s doors each year. www.howegreen.com Enquiry No. 81

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A Kemmlit Classic At The Royal College Of Art Named in honour of British inventor James Dyson, whose foundation donated £5 million towards the development of the project, the Dyson Building, part of the Royal College of Art situated in Battersea, London is the new home for the college’s printmaking and photography facility.

The building which opened late last year and cost £21 million to build is arranged over 3000 square metres and features print and photographic studios, a gallery and a 220 seat lecture theatre.

For the buildings washroom facilities, Project Architects Haworth Tompkins specified Kemmlit’s Classic Cell cubicle system in a brushed stainless steel finish.

This cubicle system with its straight profiled lines is a timeless design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors and sound reducing floor to ceiling dividing partitions. The Classic Cell’s concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design that creates the unique impression that the cubicles are ‘floating’ above the floor without support.

The Classic Cell which is available in a range of colours and finishes is part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit that are exclusively available in the UK from Skirmett Washrooms who also offer a design, project management and installation service. www. skirmett-washrooms.co.uk Enquiry No. 82

Unique Invisible Under-Floor Operators For New Oxford Brookes University Building Gilgen invisible under-floor operated sliding door systems and swing door operators have been installed as part of the new extension to Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus.

Gilgen will supply and install a total of nine bi-parting sliding door systems and five heavy duty swing door operators over the project duration which will be completed in stages.

Construction on the Headington Campus began in January 2011. The new building will provide 24,000m2 of new accommodation, including a new library, lecture theatres, student services, teaching accommodation and commercial/retail space designed by Design Engine. The bi-parting doors and unique under-floor operators have been used to provide access to various areas around the building and were specified for a neater, more aesthetic appearance, enabling a seemless transition into the glazed panels above the doors. The Gilgen HDO swing door operators provide automatic opening of structurally glazed doors and can also be found at various access points around the building providing further reliable access in busy areas.

The Gilgen under-floor drive is mounted below floor level and is hidden by a removable cover. This enables unrestricted design possibilities. The operator can be used with a variety of door designs including all-glass and slim profiles ensuring a sophisticated, harmonious appearance to match today’s modern design requirements. www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk Enquiry No. 83

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Yorkon Completes Cranage Phase On Site At Cambourne Village College – The First Application Of Its Revolutionary New Off-Site Building System

Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has just craned the final modules into position on site at Cambourne Village College as part of a major project with Kier Construction to build the first new secondary school in Cambridgeshire for 30 years.

The scheme for Cambridgeshire County Council is also the first application of the revolutionary new Yorkon off-site building system. Off-site construction is being used for the school’s three two-storey curriculum wings. Located in the village of Cambourne and due to open later this year, it will accommodate 750 pupils and help meet the growing demand for secondary school places in the area.

The new Yorkon off-site building system has reduced the number of steelframed modules to just 60, which were craned into position in only 14 days.

This solution is more sustainable because it reduces the number of vehicle movements and work on site, and there will be fewer internal columns to facilitate space planning and any future reconfiguration required to meet changing local needs.

Each 18m long module was installed with a concrete floor already in place, further reducing work on site and providing a robust finish and good acoustic performance for a demanding secondary school environment.

Commenting on the cranage phase, Matthew Chillingsworth, Senior Project Manager at Kier Construction, said, “We were very happy with the cranage operations. The building installation was well planned between Kier and Yorkon and all the modules were installed quickly and efficiently. The use of off-site construction for the curriculum areas is enabling us to reduce the programme

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time to just 41 weeks and meet the Council’s deadline for completion this summer.”

“The approach has also created a watertight building envelope at a much earlier stage in the building project, which is safer and cleaner for the other trades working on the site and is not dependent on the weather – an important benefit during the winter months.”

Designed by Frank Shaw Associates, the new school will have a central mall with three teaching wings radiating from it, and a series of sheltered courtyards to encourage outdoor learning. The ends of the curriculum blocks will feature full height stair towers and a balcony at first floor level which will create an additional outdoor teaching space.

The building will be clad in a combination of timber, dark brickwork and render to create a strong identity for the new school and to reflect the surrounding landscape. A rainscreen cladding system will be used for the teaching areas, interspersed with panels of timber cladding.

The new Yorkon building system has the widest range of module sizes currently available from any off-site manufacturer in the UK, giving building designers, contractors and occupiers the benefit of thousands of configurations and permutations for the ultimate in design flexibility and to meet almost any building footprint. Yorkon is part of the Portakabin Group. For further information, call 0845 2000 123, email contact@yorkon.co.uk or to download literature about the new system, see www.yorkon.info/newsystem Enquiry No. 84

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Increased Comfort & Energy Reduction For Iconic Mayfair Hotel Claridge’s is one of the most iconic 5 star hotels in Mayfair, giving customers a chance to experience a world of design and flawless service and comfort.

During the summer months it was noticeable that the air conditioning for the Davis Penthouse was continually on to help with keeping the room at a comfortable temperature for any guest staying. This then would have an impact of air conditioning costs for the Hotel.

To help reduce the use of the air conditioning and ultimately reduce energy cost, Environmental Control Films were appointed to help control the suites increased temperatures during the summer months.

Environmental Control Films prides itself on ensuring that the right products are chosen to best suit the customer’s requirements. The company’s expertise in this field, together with high levels of project management, ensures that customers are completely satisfied with the service given to them.

The Properties of Reflective Solar Control Films • Excellent solar heat rejection . 43% • Helps reduce glare • Reduces load on air conditioning • Cuts energy use for cooling.

• Reduces ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions Environmental Control Films are a window films solutions company installing high quality glass coatings, glass manifestations, vinyl graphics and edge retention systems.

Environmental Control Films has a national network of installers, projects are undertaken with a strong commitment to the quality of products, service and workmanship. environmentalcontrolfilms.co.uk Enquiry No. 85

It was important to get the balance of temperature, glare and light control.

This was achieved by Environmental Control Films installing E Clear 70 solar control window film, helping to reduce the internal temperature by up to 4% without any dramatic effect on light levels.

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Neaco’s Bespoke Balustrade Featured have supplied a bespoke balustrade specification at The Street, a £6.5million worldAt Iconic Community Project Neaco class youth and community facility in the heart of Scarborough.

Designed by Seven Architecture and built by Willmott Dixon, the 3,000-square-metre, four-storey building provides a wide range of education, leisure and community support services and features a sprung-floor dance studio, sports hall, climbing wall, café, managed workspace, meeting rooms, offices, a recording studio, multi-media suite, art studio, shop units, garden, allotment and roof terrace. Neaco’s Spectrum balustrade in powder coated aluminium is featured throughout the building, including stairwells and an atrium where the balustrade has been extended to twice the standard height to meet design requirements.

Neaco’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry said: “Neaco are delighted to have contributed towards this outstanding community project with our Spectrum system forming part of its highly impressive design scheme. Neaco pride ourselves on our design flexibility and The Street is the latest of numerous projects in which our technical team has developed a bespoke solution outside of our standard specification.”

Requiring no welding for assembly, Spectrum’s versatile modular system has the capacity to meet virtually any design permutation or installation requirement. Its wide range of design options includes offset glass infill, offset top rails with multi-rails or glass, and a choice of tapered or straight flat-bar stanchions. Spectrum’s selection of infills includes vertical or horizontal rails, mesh, perforated panels, aluminium grille panels and toughened glass panels. The system is also available in satin polished stainless steel or an aluminium/ stainless steel combination. www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry No. 86

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Technal Windows And Curtain Walling For New Flagship School Of Medicine In Cardiff A new flagship medical education centre in Cardiff features aluminium curtain walling options and casement window systems from Technal. Designed by Powell Dobson Architects and built by Vinci Construction UK, The Cochrane Building accommodates the School of Medicine on Cardiff University’s Heath Park Campus at the University Hospital of Wales. It is now one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK, home to over 3,000 students and staff, and is a major international centre for medical teaching and research.

The brief for the project was to bring all the school’s departments together in a single location and to create an exciting and vibrant place for learning. The age and condition of the previous facilities on the Heath Park campus and a steep increase in student numbers had led to an acute shortage of suitable facilities for medical professionals.

The new building is designed around a central atrium and features extensive use of Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling to allow high levels of natural light into the centre of the building. The capped visible grid option was specified for the main entrance and the top two floors of this six-storey scheme.

Structural glazing with a mechanical toggle rather than silicone bonding was used for the full height stair towers at the ends of the atrium, which provided a seamless, flush finish and an effective contrast to the capped curtain walling in the other areas.

Ribbon glazing on some elevations and opening vents in the curtain walling were created from Technal’s FXi65 projecting side and top hung window systems. These allow the building to be naturally ventilated, drawing fresh air in through the exterior façades. A distinctive feature for the building envelope is a series of staggered aluminium panels finished in a bright lime green.

These units were fixed into the window or curtain walling frames and provide a lively accent to the scheme’s otherwise neutral palette of gun metal grey and white render. Commenting on the glazing specification for the project, Mark Jones, Project Architect at Powell Dobson Architects, said, “Lots of natural light and good levels of natural ventilation were central to the design of this building – and the curtain walling and window systems were key to delivering that. We are impressed with the Technal products and would definitely consider using them again on other projects.”

Fabricated and installed by Vision 2000, the Technal systems were polyester powder coated in dark grey and glazed in grey tinted solar control glass.

Passive ventilation louvres were also inserted into the window frames on one elevation. One of the challenges for this project was its highly restricted hospital site with no room for material storage. The Vision team overcame this with a phased delivery and installation programme and the use of Technal products that are designed to reduce time on site. As this project demonstrates, Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling can be used to create a wide variety of architectural compositions from a single grid system – low to high rise façades, horizontal or vertical emphasis, and ribbon, structural, faceted, beaded and sloped glazing.

Technal’s FXi65 casement window system, which is fully compatible with GEODE-MX curtain walling, features curved profiles and delivers superior thermal efficiency using a 19mm flush polyamide thermal break and innovative gasket detailing to meet or exceed the latest Building Regulations. It can accommodate 17mm up to 48mm glazing units for wider choice to provide additional thermal or acoustic performance. Configuration options include fixed lights, top, side and bottom hung, tilt/turn and tilt/slide.

The 6,300 sqm Cochrane Building is a low energy building that is designed to BREEAM ‘excellent’ aspirations. Its design includes elements such as passive ventilation, a building envelope for minimal air leakage, good natural light, energy-efficient lighting and controls, solar shading, high levels of insulation, a green roof, solar water heating and high efficiency boilers.

The scheme is designed as three interlinked areas unified by two atrium spaces.

It accommodates a twin-storey inter-professional library, state-of-the-art clinical skills simulation training facilities for medical students, postgraduate teaching areas, seminar space, student support services, group study rooms and an innovative ‘learning hub’.

For further information about Technal’s portfolio of aluminium curtain walling, commercial window, door, low rise façade and solar shading systems, visit www.technal.co.uk or call 01924 232323.

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Art And Craft Combined In Vicaima Doors Standing on a prominent corner site in the centre of Loughton, Higgins Homes’ new Artisan Apartments reflect the Arts and Crafts style of architecture that pervades the town. The interiors are spacious and beautifully designed, reflecting the developers’ attention to detail. Vicaima’s Just White Superior internal doors with horizontal grooves have been used throughout, adding a clean and fresh look to these stunning apartments. The solid core doors were supplied as doorsets allowing quick and easy installation and include FD30 fire doors. Vicaima also supplied Just White Superior entrance doorsets for the development. For more details about Vicaima door products call 01793 532333 or simply download a copy of the Vicaima Specifiers Guide by visiting www.vicaima.com/en-gb and selecting brochures.

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UK’s First Zero-Cost Energy Park Attains BREEAM Outstanding Rating Building contractor Tolent Construction is celebrating its role in one of a select number of UK developments to attain a BREEAM Outstanding rating following the completion of Britain’s first zero-cost energy park at Armstrong Point in Wigan.

Aided by the European Regional Development Fund, the £2.7 million project from developer Armstrong Properties comprises nine business units served by fourteen different energy-efficient technologies that mean tenants do not have to pay any energy costs. Working with consulting engineers Bailey Johnson Hayes, architects Jennings Design Associates and the project management team at Carbon Consultancy Company, Tolent have completed the construction of 2,095 square metres of business space on the former Britvic factory site at Swan Lane, Hindley Green. As well as the BREEAM Outstanding rating, all nine units have an A+ Energy Performance Certificate rating. www.tolent.co.uk Enquiry No. 89

Safety Matting Scores At Bowling Alley Vynagrip anti-slip matting, supplied by UK PVC matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders Ltd, is fulfilling an unusual application at the Hollywood Bowl in Horwich, Bolton. Here the bowling-alley management chose the matting to provide a slip resistant working surface which would prevent technicians slipping on the concrete floor and provide a safe footing when climbing and dismounting the ladders. The matting has been laid along the back of the run of alleys where technicians access and service the machines which automatically return balls as well as collect, reset and reposition the pins.

Vynagrip is an industrial grade, heavy duty matting specifically designed to provide a safe and slip resistant surface in rugged working environments. Its deeply etched surface provides a high R11 slip resistance rating when tested to DIN 51130. The matting is extremely hard-wearing yet comfortable underfoot. It can be easily cut on site and will contour over rough or uneven floors. www.vynagrip.com Enquiry No. 90

Stertil Stokvis Dock Levellers Specified For Davies Turner Replacement Programme An installation of ten Stertil Stokvis hydraulic dock levellers and 20 dock bumpers has been completed at Davies Turner’s Dartford Freight Terminal as part of a rolling programme that will see the replacement of 44 loading bays over the next few years.

The 6000kg capacity hydraulic dock levellers include eight SP3020 swing lip levellers and two XP3020 telescopic levellers which help to ensure the safe and smooth loading and unloading of up to 100 vehicles each day. The loading bays also incorporate PE450 dock bumpers featuring a unique construction and patented materials to ensure superior performance and prevent damage to the loading bay and to vehicles during reversing, loading and unloading operations. www.stertiluk.com Enquiry No. 91

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Stelrad ‘Radicals’ Meet The Needs On Footballer’s Estate In Manchester Duncan Edwards Court is one of several retirement housing units under Northwards Housing’s management, and it has recently undergone a major refurbishment project to replace its heating system for the tenants living in the scheme. The new system is an integrated renewables system that includes solar thermal panels, a ground source heat pump designed to utilise seven 120 metre deep boreholes, a ‘back up’ boiler system and a series of new Stelrad ‘Radical’ radiators which offer a 10.5% saving in energy costs whilst maintaining acceptable levels of heating in each of the apartments.

Duncan Edwards Court is located on the well-known Footballer’s Estate in Manchester where many of the streets and buildings in the area are named after the Manchester United original ‘Busby Babe’ players. www.stelrad.com Enquiry No. 92

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ISO Energy Installs ‘Green’ Heating In A Hampshire Property The property consists of a house of six bedrooms and six bathrooms recently completed in the Southampton area. It is set in 130 acres mostly down to sheep and replaced a comparatively modern farmhouse with outbuildings. This new house by Hugh Petter of ADAM Architecture, is designed in a manner that suggests an organic development. The house is informal in plan and each wing has its own distinct architectural character.

It is intended to look like a farmhouse, which has evolved over time, both through new extensions and through adaptation of outbuildings that adjoin the main block. This conceptual approach resolved the planning officers’ concerns about the scale of the new house and enables each room to enjoy the spectacular views out over the Test Valley. The clients are very happy with the finished building.

Hugh Petter commented, “The site had a complicated planning history and, after a difficult 3-year planning process, the house was eventually granted permission in 2010. The commendable sustainability credentials of this building, with its integrated renewable energy and a wide range of other sustainability measures, make it an exemplar of a modern family home that is both traditional and progressive.” Part of the remit of Main Contractor R.W. Armstrong of Basingstoke was to install renewable energy systems in the new house for both ethical ecological reasons and also to limit heating expenses in this age of ever escalating fossil fuel prices.

Armstrong in turn consulted ISO Energy, experts in all forms of ‘green’ energy, to design and install a renewable source for the central heating and hot water

supplies for the entire house. ISO Energy suggested a dual approach with ground sourced heating combined with Pholtovoltaic Solar panels to provide electricity. During a site visit it was decided that, since water sourced heating has proved the most energy efficient of all, a large pond [perhaps small lake would be the Estate agent’s description] should be used as an energy source.

Unfortunately it also became clear that the lake’s area alone was insufficient to source the property’s considerable heating needs and the final plan consisted of 600 metres of looped piping in the lake and 200 metres under the rough ground beside.

Filled with anti-freeze mixture the polybutylene pipe collects the solar-fed heat in the water and earth and circulates it up to the House’s plant room.

At this point high technology takes over as the warmed liquid is fed into two CTC Compact three phase heat pumps each with a 12kW capacity. These energy efficient pumps, manufactured by a Swedish company that has been involved in renewable energy for over 80 years, extract the heat from the liquid and, through compression and dual heat exchangers, raises the temperature to a level suitable for central heating and hot water systems. The energy is then fed into the property’s hot water system via a nearby super insulated 450 litre hot water tank linked to a similar slave tank of 300 litres capacity.

The CTC heat pumps’ efficiency is demonstrated by a claimed COP rating well in excess of four at 35˚ degrees, in other words the pumps deliver over four times the input of electricity they consume. The addition of the electricity generated from the Monocrystalline Photovoltaic panels, installed on the south-facing side of the roof of an existing barn, makes the energy system even more attractive. The modules are designed to fulfil the electricity needs of the House under nearly all conditions and of course feed any excess into the Grid at a present tariff of 32.9p per kWh. It is particularly satisfying that the Photovoltaic addition is designed to supply all the power needs of the heat pumps. www.iso.co.uk Enquiry No. 93

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DuPont™ Tyvek® Advanced Breather Membrane Adds To The Architectural Wisdom Of The New Liverpool Central Library The renewed Liverpool Central Library is a landmark £50 million redevelopment of a Grade II* listed building in a UNESCO World Heritage location. This exemplary scheme has employed advanced methods and materials to both restore important historic features and add bold new additions. Designed

by Austin Smith Lord architects, the PFI funded project has been developed

by Inspire Partnership, a joint venture between Amber Infrastructure and Shepherd Construction. Aiming from the outset to achieve optimum levels of efficiency and sustainability, the redevelopment has now attained BREEAM ‘Very Good’ status and won praise for its sympathetic design and construction management.

One of the impressive new build elements that replaces outdated structures from the1950s and 1970s is the Repository, now the home of the Liverpool Record Office, which has been built according to the latest British Standards for Repository and Archive storage (BS5454). The priceless collections housed within require constant levels of temperature, ventilation and humidity to be maintained, therefore the entire construction has been built to very specific tolerances.

DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro advanced breather membrane was specified for installation behind the north facing external wall of the Library’s Repository, to help protect the structure and enhance interior climate conditions. The cladding that finishes this wall consists of TECU® gold panelling, with a section of granite onto which has been emblazoned the names of Liverpool’s world-famous wordsmiths (from poets and playwrights to renowned lyricists Lennon & McCartney.)

Serving as an airtight but vapour open underlay behind the façade, DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro is an integral part of a holistic solution for the building envelope.

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to insulation to internal finishes and climate control services, and DuPont™ Tyvek® plays a key role in the overall building fabric of the Repository. DuPont™ Tyvek® – unique in the market because of its high-quality single layer construction – is naturally vapour open but also wind and water-tight.

Lightweight yet robust, DuPont™ Tyvek® is easy to install to exterior walls and roofs and offers long term, proven reliability.

At Liverpool Central Library, a crucial aspect of its sustainable design is low infiltration rates to reduce both unwanted thermal losses and gains.

This is complemented by conservation heating and recovery, high-efficiency boilers (plus a biodiesel generator) and high-efficiency lighting, plus rainwater harvesting.

DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro is set to be a reliable element of a cutting-edge project designed to preserve historical wisdom for the long term. Authentically restored to its former glory while simultaneously modernised and enhanced, the Library is due to re-open in May, 2013. For more information about DuPont™ Tyvek® in the UK please visit: www.tyvek.co.uk or call 01275 879 770 (087 922 2740 in ROI) Enquiry No. 94

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York Handmade Completes Prestigious £50,000 Oxford Contract The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the construction of the flagship Saïd Business School in Oxford. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, manufactured and supplied 30,000 bespoke bricks for the second phase of new business school development. The contract was worth £50,000.

Saïd Business School is the business school of Oxford University, located just west of the city on the former site of Oxford Rewley Road railway station.

David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the north, commented: “We were delighted to be able to help in the construction of such an important Oxford building. The buff-coloured Byland Blend bricks were especially created to match the bricks of the first phase of the business school development.

“These bricks, which come from the clay of the famous, but now defunct, Williamson Cliff brickworks near Stamford, are also very similar to those of many historic Oxford and Cambridge colleges. We are proud to be contributing to such a rich tradition,” he added.

Michael Trigg, associate director of the London-based architects Dixon Jones, who designed the Saïd Business School, explained: “We needed bricks to blend

in seamlessly with Phase One of the development and the wonderful bricks of the York Handmade Brick Company fitted the bill perfectly.

“York Handmade came to me highly recommended and they did not disappoint.

Their superb bricks worked perfectly with those already in place and they are an excellent match. The company’s quality of work and attention to detail were exemplary and are an important part of the success one of the most exciting new buildings in Oxford,” he added.

This accolade comes hard on the heels of York Handmade’s success at the prestigious Brick Awards, the Oscars of the brick industry, where the company won three categories: the Best Single House, the Best Craftsmanship and Specialist Brickwork Contractor.

Chairman David Armitage said: “We are particularly proud to be involved in three fantastic projects this year, all of which have been honoured in the Brick Awards. This is our best result ever in these awards.

“Huge thanks are due to the management team and employees at York Handmade for their imagination, enterprise and hard work, which all combined to make this success possible,” added Mr Armitage.

The buildings which won the awards for York Handmade were: Four Oaks in Little Bedwyn, Wilts (Best Single House); Tupgill Cellar, near Middleham, North Yorkshire (Best Craftsmanship); and Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester (Specialist Brickwork Contractor). www.yorkhandmade.co.uk Enquiry No. 95

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Silent Swimming At School Tonstad School in Norway, originally built in 1965, has undergone extensive refurbishment together with large new extensions and new swimming pool complex. The challenge of refurbishing and extending to create a coherent and attractive connection between old and new has generated a number of interesting product solutions. For example, architects Filter Arkitekter have used large areas of wood, such as for the main pool where birch veneer and white woodwork complement Troldtekt’s natural wood fibre acoustic panels. The Troldtekt panels were specifically chosen for their aesthetic appeal and performance benefits.

Clever use of lighting has created a wonderfully bright and airy space while the acoustic panels give the pool, changing rooms and other areas a tranquil and calming feel. The acoustic panels benefit from high sound absorption, resistance to fire and humidity, high durability and natural breathability which means they are ideal for wall and ceiling cladding in wet areas, such as swimming pools.

Danish manufactured Troldtekt acoustic panels are made from 100% natural wood fibres mixed with cement.

Their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. The panels are widely specified throughout Europe and in the UK to improve acoustics in many different projects, particularly in potentially noisy environments such as schools, swimming pools, industrial environments and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept.

For samples and comprehensive technical information please call Skanda on tel 0844 8114877 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk Enquiry No. 96

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Smart Solution For Oxford University’s Saïd Business School The second phase of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School was completed in July 2012 and will be officially opened in February 2013. The building features a range of aluminium doors and windows from commercial systems specialist Smart Architectural Aluminium, designed manufactured and installed by Avdon Bristol Limited, a Smart specialist partner. The project features the company’s Superglide patio doors and Visoline tilt & turn, casement windows, doors and frames, all supplied in a polyester powder coated grey finish.

A striking feature of the new building’s external façade is an 8.2 metre run of Smart Visoglide sliding doors, installed in an unusual ‘zigzag’ formation.

Elsewhere, Visoglide doors have also been used to provide a similar feeling of light and space to the meeting and dining rooms.

The Visoline casement and tilt & turn windows and single and Smart Wall double doors were installed where possible without mullions or transoms to accentuate the systems’ slim lines. Finally an imposing Smart Wall double door leads students, staff and visitors from the building’s reception area to the central staircase and the impressive facilities beyond. www.smartsystems.co.uk Enquiry No. 97

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Sonic’s Ticket Office For Re-Born Farringdon Station Farringdon Station in Clerkenwell has for many years been one of London’s less important stations despite a long history and the fact that it links Underground and National Rail services. That is about to change as the status of Farringdon will be vastly increased when the Thameslink running North and South and Crossrail, running East to West, projects are completed in 2018. This upgrading of the overground services has required a complete remodelling of the existing station, with longer platforms, a new roof canopy, a new entrance and a new concourse and booking hall.

The booking hall, opened in December last year, is currently coping with Thameslink traffic and Farringdon’s First Capital Connect services but has the capacity to accommodate Crossrail passengers also when that service opens.

For the supply and installation of the new Booking Office the specialist services of Sonic Windows Ltd. of Bexhill in Sussex were called upon. Sonic is a company with over 30 years experience in the manufacture of security windows and has been responsible for the original installation or total refurbishment of many hundreds of railway booking offices and was therefore a natural choice for a premium project such as Farringdon. There is a total of four windows, three ticket office windows facing directly onto the concourse and a fourth window only continuing line but round a 45º degree corner.

Since the floor tiles and predominant colour scheme of the ticket hall is grey, the stainless steel used immediately above, below and framing the windows blends perfectly with the surroundings, while any hint of starkness is relieved by the use of oatmeal coloured panels leading up to the ceiling. No timber has

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been used in the construction to eliminate fire risks. The windows themselves are clear allowing undisturbed face-to-face communication between staff and passengers, but are of laminated 42mm bullet resistant glass granting utmost safety for staff and security for cash transactions. The larger windows weight was 425Kgs so all were lifted into position using specialist Geko lifting hydraulic equipment fitted with powerful vacuum pads.

They extend down to below waist level to aid Persons of Restricted Mobility [PRM] and the needs of the Disability Discrimination Act [DDA] are also catered for by the provision of horizontal grab rails. For those dedicated to acronyms – and surely that does not apply to many of those they most affect - PRM has for some unknown reason replaced the now moribund MIP [Mobility Impaired Person].

The Farringdon communication system is non-distorting and once again guarantees a stress-free interchange between public and staff and induction loops are fitted to the windows for the benefit of hearing aid users. Chip and Pin terminals are available on the outside counters while recessed cash/ticket trays make transactions speedy, simple and secure. On the staff side of the security windows the shelf surfaces are of STARON, hard wearing, stain resistant and easy to clean and the entire layout reflects Sonic’s vast experience in the requirements of ticket staff. www.sonicwindows.co.uk Enquiry No. 98

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VMZINC Focal Point For Pimlico Academy The new Pimlico Academy, designed by Architecture PLB, was one of the three sample schools for Westminster’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The visual and performing arts college’s assembly hall provides a focal point of the development with its faceted angular exterior. This was formed using a VMZINC standing seam façade in QuartzZinc® which complements the glazing and red brick of adjacent structures. The project won ‘Best Community Project’ at the 2011 LABC London District Surveyors’ Association Awards. It also replaced the controversial original building designed by John Bancroft. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry No. 99

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