ATB March 2014 Issue 1

March 2014 Issue 1

THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS BOOK

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environmental control

This rural manor house in Oxfordshire was renovated and extended in 2013 to include a swimming pool room and gym room - both of which benefit from extensive use of sleek, frameless glazing.

Cantifix worked with Yiangou Architects to create an elegant design for the swimming pool room – bordered with frameless glass walls and a huge, 7 metre wide set of SkyFrame doors which span one side of the pool. The doors have 8 panels on a 4-track system, and all the panels are capable of sliding – allowing a wide variety of opening configurations. www.cantifix.co.uk

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RAK Ceramics is launching a woodeffect porcelain tile collection. New Hemlock combines a stunning natural aesthetic with supreme performance features. Replicating a wood finish onto porcelain, it provides an ecofriendly, versatile and highly durable surface in pristine tonal mixes. www.rakceramics.co.uk

Kronodesign’s new Mirror Gloss range is the result of one of Kronospan’s biggest investments in product research and development. Mirror Gloss required the construction of an entirely new multi-daylight press, a tailored resin formula, and the development of a new process of timings, pressure, heat and cooling to create a remarkable mirror finish. www.kronospan.co.uk

The owner of an aspirational self-build home, featured on the television series, “Building the Dream”, has made use of two different systems from underfloor heating specialist Timoleon to create a comfortable and controllable environment within the highly insulated structure. www.timoleon.co.uk

UK Veneering combines a wealth of traditional veneering skills with technology based manufacturing.

One recent project was the Emirates Stadium in London, home of Arsenal FC. Wall panels and table top were finished in American Walnut and European Oak, creating a stunning visual effect. www.veneering.com

Flowcrete developed a unique flooring solution especially for the new National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet), which reflects light to create a captivating underwater illusion. www.flowcrete.co.uk

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Balfour Beatty’s Showpiece School Set To Transform Education In Trafford

To deliver the best in education, schools need to constantly evolve and improve. For the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art £22.5 million building for one of the best performing grammar schools in the country, Balfour Beatty has demonstrated just how much can be achieved through a meticulous and sustainable planning, design and construction process.

With a clear focus on sustainability and innovation, St Ambrose College in Hale Barns, Altrincham has been designed by architects Sheppard Robson and built by Balfour Beatty for Trafford Council to provide a high performance school with cutting edge teaching facilities. The new building needed to respond to the brief to create an open visible integrated learning community which would complement its surroundings, have reduced energy demands and consider local biodiversity.

From the outset careful consideration was given to the positioning of the new 11600m2 college which was set to replace a much outdated sixties building. The new building’s unique Celtic cross shape and design reflected the school’s Catholic faith but also led to complex building challenges and management issues which required close collaboration with building control. The resulting alignment of the building provides a strong axial relationship with the local church and its own chapel, whilst reducing the number of south facing windows to assist in managing solar gain.

As part of the scheme, a 25 metre heated pool and sports hall is located within the sports building and linked to the main building to create a bird’s eye view of a Celtic cross. Within the centre of the building is a three storey open atrium which creates a central heart for the college.

The podiums on the upper floor surround this and provide an area for staff to work both quietly and provide passive supervision within this space. The teaching spaces are divided into different wings across three floors, with each wing designated for

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a different teaching discipline. Office spaces, music rooms, science labs, a lecture theatre, as well as kitchen and dining areas complete the facility.

Low environmental impact - Balfour Beatty worked with the Client at an early stage in ensuring a series of sustainable initiatives were included in this state-of-the-art school which would result in a building designed to use energy more efficiently. This has resulted in a design Target Carbon Emission of 27.39kgCO2/m²/annum, a reduction of more than 21% from target, giving a 60% improvement on Building Regulations.

This has been achieved through a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) power plant which provides the equipment to allow for permanent paralleling with utility mains whilst the swimming pool provides the base heat load resulting in an efficient solution for the scheme.

Other low impact design initiatives that Balfour Beatty incorporated into the build included improved envelope performance (insulation and air tightness), mechanical ventilation with high efficiency heat recovery, evaporative cooling, low water use taps and WCs, surface water attenuation and reduced quantities of cut and fill - all helping St Ambrose College achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

The generous use of glass in both the internal and external envelope provides natural daylight on the central atrium and teaching spaces, helping the school reduce their artificial lighting requirements and meets both the customer’s desire for teachers’ passive supervision. This leads to an environment that promotes learning and reduces energy demand.

Balfour Beatty installed rooflights which offered a practical solution to ensure the lighting levels within the building are adequate which in turn reduces a building’s CO2 emissions. To further reduce energy efficiency, Balfour Beatty installed DALI lighting control systems which register occupancy and light levels.

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Ease of integration - The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the construction of the school meant that Balfour Beatty could build a theoretical model which could predict how the building would perform. This eases integration of building services and the elimination of any issues between trades. The approach offers greater site safety through improved planning and eliminates re-work, which saves time and reduces costs.

The intelligent school - Understanding how the building operates and being able to control it effectively is essential if it is going to be managed sustainably. St Ambrose College has been fitted with a Building Management System (BMS) which will control the security and fire systems and all other mechanical and electrical controls. This fully integrated system will allow energy usage to be measured and critically analysed and lighting to be turned off remotely when not in use.

With the BMS more advanced when compared to the existing building, the Balfour Beatty Soft Landings initiative has come into its own engaging with the customer on how to operate the system. This will mean that St Ambrose College will operate as sustainably as it is built. Project Manager for Balfour Beatty Michael Burrow commented ‘At St Ambrose, our team offered training and familiarisation with the building and its systems. We provided an engineer on site for the first three weeks following handover who worked with the school and their facilities manager in resolving any minor issues and make sure everything ran smoothly.’

‘We have enjoyed a very close relationship from groundwork right the way through to final finish. When the inevitable problems occurred, Balfour Beatty involved us in finding an acceptable solution immediately. As Head Teacher I feel as much a part of the construction team as I did with the design team.’ commented Michael Thompson, Head Teacher of St Ambrose College. ‘Balfour Beatty has worked closely to understand what we are about as a school and have developed a good working relationship with our site staff who will eventually take over the management of the building.’

David Ardill, Partner and Design Director at Sheppard Robson commented, “Sheppard Robson is delighted to see St Ambrose College completed and we hope our excitement matches that of the staff and students who will now be ‘living’ the design. Collectively we believe the project has encapsulated the spirit of St Ambrose and its ambitions for the future.”

With the school handed over four weeks early and in time for the new school year, this unique building has set a benchmark in terms of school design and is further testament to Balfour Beatty’s ability to create low energy sustainable buildings that provide comfortable environments for people to teach and learn in. www.balfourbeattycsuk.com

Timber reuse - In addition, St Ambrose College and Balfour Beatty collaborated with structural engineers AECOM to develop an array of external furniture from the timber that was felled from the grounds on which the new College now stands. This scheme embodied all aspects of sustainable construction through the use of local specialists rather than national suppliers and remodelling material from the original grounds rather than importing materials.

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ISG Wins £8 Million Green Park Project

ISG has been awarded its fifth project at the 95 acre Green Park business community in Reading, taking a circa £8 million scheme to refurbish and reconfigure a commercial office building for owners Oxford Properties. ISG recently relocated its Reading office to Green Park to support its expansion within this key business destination, following continued growth in opportunities within the Thames Valley and M4 corridor.

This latest win sees the contractor carry out a comprehensive Cat A fit out and reconfiguration of the five-storey structure at 450 South Oak Way, and will deliver 102,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation, providing flexible

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options for single or multi-tenanted occupation. This refurbishment follows the successful completion of similar building upgrades at the park, and forms part of Oxford’s long term asset management strategy to address the supply demand gap of Grade A space in the Thames Valley market.

ISG will undertake major structural alterations as part of this project, forming a new entrance and improved open lobby area, and constructing a two-storey cantilevered extension at level three. Four link bridges will be installed across each of the upper levels within the main atrium and a stylish feature staircase will provide access from ground to first floor levels.

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ISG is targeting a BREEAM Excellent environmental performance rating for the refurbished office building through the use of high specification building materials and the installation of highly efficient mechanical and electrical services. Externally, the project includes the provision of attractive hard and soft landscaping features, resurfacing the adjacent car park and the construction of a new cycle store featuring roof-mounted photovoltaic panels.

Paul Cossell, managing director of ISG’s Fit Out and Engineering Services business, commented: “We are seeing continuing growth in the volume and scale of project opportunities within the region as businesses take advantage of reduced set up costs and the excellent transport and communications infrastructure. Our Reading office continues to service ISG’s longstanding international customer base, but is also making major inroads within the regional office market as owners, developers and occupiers recognise the significant benefit of working with a highly experienced and innovative sector specialist.” www.isgplc.com

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The New Generation Youth and Community Centre Lewisham, Designed by RCKa Showcasing innovative sustainable construction and high-quality design, The New Generation (TNG) Youth and Community Centre, a £3.5m new- build venue designed by RCKa, was funded by the UK’s last Labour government's MyPlace scheme, and provides a range of vocational, leisure and support services for the young people of Lewisham, South London.

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RCKa worked closely with Lewisham Council, its partners and the local community. The project features the extensive participation of young people, from initial consultation through to detailed design, construction, management and governance of the building and services.

Central to their shared vision was the creation of a democratic and flexible building that responds to the changing demands of its occupants. A dramatic central space resolves complex site levels and forms a vibrant heart to a building that engages and welcomes visitors, and is alive with activity and opportunity. The resulting state-of-the-art building includes a climbing wall, training kitchen and café, multi-use games area, recording studios, health clinic, dance and performance spaces, teaching and conference rooms and an IT suite.

TNG is conceived as an open piece of architecture for young people and local community groups to inhabit and make their own. A consistent structural grid runs throughout the building, defining rooms and wall openings, whilst measuring and ordering large open plan areas. Undefined and flexible spaces are provided to encourage people to appropriate them in creative and innovative ways, such as the entrance area which can be read as an expansive mid-landing, positively connecting all building levels.

A triple-height wintergarden on the east side of the building is crossed with high-level balconies that provide vital breakout space for all key uses. It acts as a thermal and physical buffer to the external multi-use games area, with surfaces left unfinished to encourage a wider range of uses than possible within the main building, whilst providing as much space as possible within the tight budget.

The main interior presents a warm palette of welcoming materials, with complementary painted joinery and signage. The building's expansive interior feels comfortable regardless of the number of inhabitants, making it suitable for use by small groups, many multiple users or large community gatherings.

Dramatic open spaces, top-lit by large ETFE rooflights, visually connect all levels of the building with viewing points and stage-like staircases that provide a literal and metaphorical theatre for life to unfold.

The building is constructed of cross-laminated wood, a material selected for its natural warmth and ability to resist post-tender D&B value- engineering.

Internally the exposed timber is treated with a subtle white wash and set against a robust linoleum floor in a warm-grey chequerboard pattern and, in key spaces, a textured rustic oak. T he timber-panelled carcass is punctured through walls and ceiling with large dramatic openings to maximise natural daylight and frame long views through and out of the building, locating the user within the building and wider landscape.

Externally, the building is clad in a lightweight, translucent polycarbonate rainscreen with a gently undulating profile. The polycarbonate provides glimpses of foil-faced insulation behind and responds in an extraordinary way to changes in external light conditions – by turn, dazzling or ethereal.

At street level where the building required a more robust finish, ultra-high performance pre-cast concrete panels cast from moulds of the profiled polycarbonate above, are hung from the building. This combination of light refractive and reflective panels form elegant curtain-like elevations that are framed with bright crisp aluminium surrounds. The ductal® concrete, used for the first time at this scale in the UK, is both durable and beautiful - the finest of facets and impressions being evident on its porcelain-like surface.

The project formally opened in June 2013 at the end of a lengthy collaborative journey, and is proving to be a beacon of opportunity and hope, demonstrating Lewisham Council’s commitment to the future of its young people. Over 800 young people across the borough were consulted through schools, colleges and youth groups.

This led to the formation of a young persons steering group who visited exemplar buildings with RCKa across the UK, attended urban design sessions at the Stephen Lawrence Centre, presented the scheme to the Mayor and continue to influence the governance and management of the centre.

As well as the young people and local community, RCKa worked with a number of service providers in the Borough to develop a brief for the new building.

These included Lewisham College, CABE, Centrepoint Homeless Charity, local youth theatres, church groups, the Wells Park Improvement Group, Lewisham PCT, the Football Association and Millwall Football Club Community Project.

The completed building is testament to the possibilities and opportunities inherent in a collaborative and community-centric design approach. From inception, the design process has involved – and responded to – the needs of young people and the local community who will bring the building to life.

Since opening, TNG has been an outstanding success with up to 200 young people attending almost every evening from across the borough to take part in both organised and informal activities. www.rcka.co

RCKa was appointed by Lewisham in 2009 to design the innovative new youth venue, two years before the 2011 riots that affected several areas within the borough. Lewisham recognised and started to address the acute need for services, activities and support for its disconnected and disenfranchised youth population.

RCKa played a key role in the genesis of TNG, having identified the full extent of local authority site ownership as well as a capital-funding stream.

The practice was instrumental in the preparation of a funding bid to the government’s MyPlace scheme, which was subsequently selected from over 240 competing bids.

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Multi-Million Pound Innovation Centre Opens In Leicester

A £5.8 million innovation centre on a Leicester science and technology park, which was completed by contractors Willmott Dixon during autumn 2013, has been officially opened by the city’s mayor, Peter Soulsby.

The landmark building, known as Dock, designed by award-winning architects maber, is located next to the National Space Centre at Pioneer Park. Dock is set to house up to 54 new space, science and technology businesses amid its 3,000 sq m of incubation units, laboratories, conference facilities and offices. It will also act as a catalyst for lettings at the surrounding park, which aims to address the city’s lack of premises for ‘knowledge economy’ sector companies.

Since handing back the building to owners Leicester City Council in the autumn, more than one third of the work space created has been occupied, including the largest unit.

When fully occupied, it is anticipated Dock will provide up to 150 new jobs for the city.

Nick Heath, operations director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Dock is a significant development for businesses within the ‘knowledge economy’ sector in the city of Leicester, and we are delighted to have been able to deliver this project on time and under budget. There have been a series of challenges presented to us throughout the project, which we have worked closely with Leicester City Council to overcome to create a really innovative new building for the city”.

He continued: “The entire project has been carried out with the environment very much in mind and includes a number of green features. In addition to landscaped grounds, which feature a number of bat boxes, the building’s heating system is provided entirely through air source pumps and recycled materials were used in certain areas. Wherever possible, we strive to ensure the local economy benefits from the work that we are

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doing, and in this case 100% of our subcontractor spend was kept within 60 miles of the innovation centre and nearly a quarter within a 20 mile radius.”

The progressive design by maber architects Leicester team reflects the innovative theme around the park with zinc shingles used on a unique external finishing alongside more traditional materials such as brick to reflect the industrial heritage of the site and to create a link with surrounding buildings.

A central three-storey atrium with feature staircase and larch walls provides break out and communal exhibition spaces for tenants and a place where businesses and individuals can meet and exchange ideas. The design has been recognised for its excellence after being nominated for a Procon award.

Mark Hobson, Managing Director at maber, said: “Dock has been designed to encourage interaction between the tenants, to help encourage sharing of ideas and knowledge, and we are pleased to hear that the spaces created are helping to promote good rapport between the new businesses in the building. We hope Dock will give Leicester a competitive advantage as it looks to attract more emerging technology firms.”

Leicester city mayor, Peter Soulsby, said: “The official launch of the Dock marks a key milestone in the development of Leicester’s innovation and technology hub at Pioneer Park. By investing in this facility, and creating a cluster of hi-tech businesses, we hope to be able to accelerate the growth of this important industry sector.” www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk

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Hydronik – The Top Name In Underfloor Heating Heating professionals or property owners looking to achieve underfloor heating with optimum performance and reliability need only have one name to remember: Hydronik.

As a long established manufacturer of high performance underfloor heating systems, Timoleon has united its tried, tested and trusted products for timber and screeded floors under the new brand name.

For suspended and batten floors, the Hydronik range offers ToronFloor, which is laid complete with insulation, like a conventional chipboard floor, and the pipe simply pushed into the panel. When access is only possible from beneath, the specification would switch to InterDeck where the panels are easily cut to size so that they can be fitted between joists.

Where space is tight, especially in retrofit situations, installers can make use of LowBoard, which is just 13mm thick, but accommodates 12mm pipework for excellent heat output. FoilBoard is suitable for floating, suspended and battened floor constructions. The panel thicknesses start from just 25mm and feature an integrated foil diffuser, which optimises heat output.

Overall, customers can take confidence in the Hydronik name because the products are tried, tested and trusted. Tried because Timoleon has produced thousands of well-engineered and reliable products used by clients over many years and are backed up with detailed design assistance.

Each Hydronik underfloor heating system carries relevant technical approvals from independent testing bodies and trusted because Timoleon allocates a dedicated project manager to ensure smooth running from all stages and a successful completion of each project. For more information on the Hydronik range of underfloor heating systems please consult the website at www.hydronik.co.uk Enquiry 2

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New Rewards Package For New And Existing Fila Club Members Fila has launched a new rewards package for new and existing members of its Professional Installers Club. Available to all trade customers throughout the UK and Ireland, the Club helps support businesses and rewards loyalty with a wide package of rewards and benefits. New features include a brand new Rewards Catalogue, with includes a wider selection of ‘fixer-focused’ gifts - from golf balls and tool belts, to high value gadgets. All new members will also receive a complimentary 3M Thinsulate beanie hat when they join online at www.club.filasolutions. com. Members can access free practical Fila surface care workshops and refresher courses, as well as technical and practical support. The Club’s incentive scheme also provides points for purchases, which can be exchanged for gifts from Fila’s Rewards Catalogue.

Class B Shortage Eased By Engineering Quality Bricks

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Hauraton LANDSCAPING 2014 catalogue The Hauraton 2014 LANDSCAPING 100 page, catalogue is now available. It includes the RECYFIX® PRO drainage channels featuring FIBRETEC® gratings and technical information on other established RECYFIX® channelling, surface reinforcement grids, edging, point drainage, slot drainage and green roof drainage systems. The e-catalogue can be downloaded from www.hauraton.co.uk

Britain’s leading independent brickmaker Edenhall has stepped up production of its Engineering Quality concrete bricks as clay brick makers struggle to satisfy demand for Class B engineering bricks from merchants, housebuilders and groundworkers in the civils sector.

Edenhall pioneered the development of the Standard Engineering Quality (EQ) concrete brick in the 1980s as a high performance and cost-effective alternative to the Class B clay engineering brick.

The standard EQ is ideal for the ground workers and the civils sector and is approved for use by the regulatory bodies and standards. The company now produces EQ bricks at six of its eight sites around the UK, with national coverage to support deliveries both direct to site and to builders merchants in full or even mixed loads of a variety of Edenhall’s brick products.

The bricks comply with BS EN 771-3:2011, satisfying the demands of aggressive ground conditions and natural sulphate levels up to and including Class 3. They are suitable for use above and below ground and for foul and surface water drainage. www.edenhall.co.uk Enquiry 6

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Proven Fire Protection For Timber Lonza Wood Protection has just launched a brand new website dedicated to its tried, tested and trusted fire retardant treatments for construction timbers and board materials – www.lonzawood.co.uk Both DRICON and NON-COM Exterior treatments, with many years of proven performance, are pressure impregnated through a carefully controlled and Wood Protection Association approved process to provide an assured Euroclass B or C level of fire protection for a wide range of independently certified timber and plywood species.

DRICON is the only BBA certified fire retardant treatment for timber and is approved for use by London Underground and for major rail projects. NON-COM Exterior is the only fire retardant treatment accepted by the NHBC for exterior timber claddings.

DRICON is a humidity resistant treatment designed to protect interior or coated/ weather protected exterior timbers and plywoods, whilst NON-COM Exterior is a leach resistant protection for exterior cladding timbers without the need for a protective coating.

The new web site highlights full details on both products together with treatment and specification details, case studies and a comprehensive questions and answers facility. www.lonzawood.com Enquiry 7

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Fire Protection coatings for Timber Substrates Allows existing wood to be upgraded to comply with both UK and European Fire Regulations

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Spread of Flame Rating Class 0&1 | SBI: B/s1/d0

The first category is to ensure that the structural elements of a building designed to support a load (i.e. floor joists that bear the overall floor structure), maintain their loadbearing capacity. The fire ratings required for loadbearing elements is generally measured in an amount of time that that building element is required to maintain its structural strength; commonly a 30 minute or 60 minute fire rating.

The second category is commonly known as ‘Spread of Flame’ protection.

This is a fire-rating that is specific to how a particular substrate can prevent a fire from spreading across its surface. An untreated wooden panelled wall would have no resistance to the spread of flame across it’s surface and cause the fire to spread into the rest of the building. This rating is measured in two classifications: Class 1 or Class 0 Spread of Flame. These two categories are now being replaced with a new internationaly recognised test, now known as an SBI Rating.

The Envirograf® product that satisfies these requirements is Product 42 - The HW Coating Range.

The Envirograf® product that satisfies these requirements is Product 92 - The ES/VFR Coating Range and the Q/VFR Coating Range

HW Range available in Clear or Colour, with wide range of Top Coats HW Intumescent Paint achieves Scandinavian test requirements The Envirograf® HW02E intumescent paint system was recently used in one of the most rigorous fire tests designed for testing coating systems, known as the K210 test. The HW system was applied at 2 coats 8m² per litre per coat onto 15mm tongue and grooved pine-wood profiles, a typical surface cladding (or wooden lining) used in the Scandinavian house sector.

The test is designed to evaluate the coverings ability to protect the construction behind the covering. According to regulations a K210 rating is required, ensuring that wooden linings of this type resist the fire for a full 10 minutes ensuring that more flammable material behind the covering does not ignite for that set time, in this way reducing the intensity of the fire for the first critical 10 minutes, allowing the occupants effective escape to safety.

The HW system successfully passed the EN 14135 test at the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) in Copenhagen, and is now being specified throughout the Scandinavian housing sector market.

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Photo Compilation Of Prominent Zinc Projects Following new technical brochures on roofing and façade systems in 2013, VMZINC’s first of 2014 highlights key recent zinc projects in the UK and Ireland. THE VMZINC Gallery contains 35 pages of photography featuring diverse building designs of housing, transport infrastructure, education, sport, leisure and commercial developments. Specific aspects of interest include the tallest building yet to feature a zinc roofing system, use of zinc as an acoustic barrier on a key London rail project and heritage ornamentation on a listed art gallery. Go to www.vmzinc.co.uk/ documentation9/details/38.html to view and download or call 01992 822288 for a copy.

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Rigisystems Introduces New Range Of Composite Panels RigiSystems has introduced a new range of composite panels, which complement the built-up systems.

Composites can be useful on many smaller installations that may not justify the number of components required for a built-up system. Wall panels can, however, be used as part of a built-up system in order to provide the insulation layer. This can be particularly advantageous in façade applications, where a rigid insulation layer makes construction of the façade both easier and quicker. Panels, both roof and wall, are available in standard widths of one metre and lengths up to 16m, in a range of thicknesses to provide different ‘U’-values, and with either standard PIR core or fire rated mineral fibre wool core. www.rigisystems.org Enquiry 10

GreenSpec Celebrates Climate Week With New Green Building Website GreenSpec, the foremost ‘Green Building’ resource in the UK, celebrated Climate Week (3-9 March, 2014) by launching its new website portal which went live on Wednesday 5th March at 9am. Designed to promote sustainable building products, materials and construction techniques to both design professionals and the self-build audience, the GreenSpec web portal www.greenspec.co.uk features a raft of new exciting interactive design tools to aid specification of Green products.

Originally developed from a joint government-funded project with BRE in 2003, the new redesigned GreenSpec website has been developed to help make identification and specification of green products even easier. Featuring a simple, clean design the new website helps specifiers to easily navigate around the raft of technical information on the website so that they can quickly find exactly the data they need.

Written by specifiers, for specifiers, the content and layout of the new GreenSpec website has been specifically designed to meet project demands. Therefore an exciting new design feature of the site is the ability for design professionals and selfbuilders to create an individual profile and project folders. This facility lets specifiers save relevant product and design information from the GreenSpec site within their individual project folders, thus allowing them easy access to all relevant data needed when they come to specify a building by simply logging onto the site.

Manufacturers will also benefit from the reviews since they will be able to see market response to individual products and use this information in future product designs. Only registered website users will be able to review products and the reviews will be moderated by GreenSpec.

“At GreenSpec we are always striving to help to drive the construction industry towards more sustainable forms of construction. We believe our new website will help us to reach this goal by making it easier and quicker for specifiers to access and share valuable information on sustainable products, design and construction techniques,” said Sandy Patience, editor of GreenSpec. www.greenspec.co.uk Enquiry 12

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Lights, Camera, Reverse!

A two-minute video has been created by leading window and door manufacturer, Profile 22 introducing its latest product, the fully reversible window.

Providing architects and specifiers with essential specification details the video shows the window in action, rotating 180 degrees, and gives a comprehensive yet concise outline of its features and benefits. From performance to credentials, including Secured by Design, BS EN 14001, BS EN 18801 and BES 6001 this informative tool highlights the key product areas, and addresses both standard and variable details, from appearance and hardware to colour options.

The fully reversible window has a cost effective WER A+ option, and can achieve a low u-value of 0.8 with triple glazing. It also features the patent pending Aeroframe, an innovative feature which increases thermal performance and improves the rigidity of the profile. www.profile22.co.uk Enquiry 11

Internal - 30 & 60 minutes fire protection

Timber Ceiling at Clifton Hill House, University of Bristol 60 minutes fire integrity to BS476 Part 21 (1987) 1 coat clear primer 3 coats HW02/E 1 coat HW03/UV clear matt AM mastic (brown) in joints between floor boards

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To keep the appearances and to be able to use upper floors at University of Bristol, the open joists and floor boards were again coated with 3 coats of HW02 at 8m族 per litre per coat and brown AM mastic between joints which had shrunk over the years, giving 60 minutes integrity, insulation and load bearing.

Upgrading doors to FIRE rated status

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Portakabin Sales Launches Ground-Breaking New Customer Charter For Its Modular And Single Modular Buildings

Portakabin Sales has launched a highly innovative new Charter which gives its modular building customers the opportunity to recoup up to £25,000 in the unlikely event that it does not deliver on time.

A construction industry first, the Customer Charter provides a firm commitment that Portakabin will complete every building on time as part of its market-leading approach to service excellence and for even greater peace of mind for all its customers. If this is not achieved, one per cent of the contract value will be refunded for every week a project is delayed, up to £25,000*.

Commenting on the launch of the Charter, Simon Ambler, Director of Portakabin Sales, said, “Modular buildings are the solution of choice for a multitude of organisations in both public and private sectors, which need accommodation delivered faster than site-based construction, to the highest quality standards and with the certainty of completion on time and on budget.”

“We have developed this unique Charter and commitment for customers purchasing either our modular or single modular buildings, to highlight the outstanding service levels that we promise to achieve on every project.”

As a leading specialist in the delivery of modular accommodation across the UK, Portakabin offers the widest range of buildings for a diverse variety of sectors including utilities, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, and retail. Buildings can be configured for applications such as offices, training centres, classroom blocks, hospital extensions and clinics – and can accommodate from 10 to 1,000 people.

Portakabin also provides self-contained portable buildings that are manufactured and fitted out in the factory, for siting and use often within a just a day. There is a choice of sizes and specifications to suit any end use and to accommodate up to 15 people in comfort – from shower and changing rooms to marketing suites, security gate houses, canteens, meeting rooms, and secure storage.

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The advantages of Portakabin buildings include:

• Programme times reduced by up to 50 per cent • Highly flexible and innovative accommodation solutions, such as fully glazed modular • • • • •

buildings and the Energy-Saver range – engineered to reduce energy usage by more than 60 per cent Enhanced quality and a robust steel-framed construction Significantly less impact on the environment Manufacture to permanent building standards and in line with the latest Building Regulations A wide variety of aesthetic and fitting out options to reduce procurement time even further Flexibility, so buildings can be easily expanded, reduced in size, reconfigured or relocated, as customer requirements change.

To further demonstrate its commitment to customer service excellence, Portakabin achieved an overall score of 91 per cent for service and build quality following research with more than 800 customers in the past year. This exceeds industry figures released

by Constructing Excellence for 2012, which show that only 83 per cent of customers rated projects 8 out of 10 or better and just 75 per cent scored 8 out of 10 or higher for the service they received (source: UK Industry Performance Report 2012, Constructing Excellence/Glenigan).

For further information about modular and single modular buildings for permanent applications, visit www.portanews.co.uk Enquiry 14

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Schindler Announces Strategic Alliance With The RIBA Schindler, the UK’s leading provider of lifts and escalators, has formed a strategic alliance with the RIBA. The RIBA is a global network of 42,000 architects, which provides standards, training, support and recognition to its members. It is also the voice of British architecture.

Each of the organisation’s registered architects is required to undertake CPD training every year, and as part of the new partnership, Schindler will sponsor the association’s 2014 CPD programme.

Schindler will also be present at selected RIBA events over the coming year and will continue to deliver its own CPD seminars to the RIBA’s members.

These RIBA-accredited workshops are designed to help architects develop a better understanding of UK and European lift regulations and the environmental impact of lift installations.

The Schindler Group is a leading global provider of lifts, escalators and related services and so its team has a wealth of expertise to help architects and other building professionals advance their knowledge and maintain professional accreditations. The interactive CPD seminars include a presentation and a question and answer session, and can be arranged at a time and venue to suit attendees. All attendees to a Schindler CPD seminar receive a certificate as proof of attendance, helping to maintain their professional accreditation.

Commenting on the new sponsorship initiative and alliance with the RIBA, Richard Clarke, Sales and Marketing Director at Schindler said, “The RIBA Sponsorship is one of the most high profile partnerships we have undertaken in the UK to date. Schindler is a patron of the RIBA and our sponsorship will help the organisation achieve its charitable mission to champion better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture.”

“Over the last 10 years, we have supported young architects throughout Europe with the Schindler Award, which has gained an excellent reputation within the European architectural community. By supporting the RIBA’s 2014 CPD programme, we aim to help its members design sustainable, smart cities with horizontal and vertical mobility systems. Together we can shape the future of an ever changing and demanding urban environment.” www.schindler.com Enquiry 16

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Tread Carefully Using the BS 8215 DPC Staircase Various British Standards have been withdrawn in the past few years but one that remains is BS 8215. If you pick up the latest PD 6697 it currently refers back to BS 8215 as a source for competent construction. Unfortunately, BS 8215 contains errors, and adherence to it will result in a structure suffering dampness. British Standards has in the past confirmed such errors exist which prompts the question of how and why this situation has arisen? A good example concerns stepped and staggered gable abutments and the manner in which abutting sloping roofs should integrate.

At this point it is probably a good time to suggest in your imagination you consider standing at the foot of a staircase with a bucket of water in your hand! Throw the entire bucket of water into the staircase and watch it cascade down from one tread to the next.

Now imagine repeating the exercise but this time throwing the water into an open plan staircase. The water hits the treads but continues inwardly between them. With no connecting risers, it travels through, beyond and under the staircase slope.

Protecting a sloping abutment correctly requires a DPC staircase with connecting DPC treads and connecting DPC risers. BS 8215 does the opposite, directing construction every three courses so the arrangement is discontinuous, with a gap between the DPC treads.

The failure to provide a continuous DPC staircase to arrest damp permits penetrating water to soak inwardly, via the masonry and mortar. For instance, omitting a vertical DPC to a window opening within a cavity wall will result in inward absorption and damp reveals. Gable abutments are no different. Adherence to the BS 8215 stepped arrangement will not prevent damp ingress. The NHBC suggests the use of cavity trays to protect gable abutments as a preformed way of achieving regulation compliance.

Type X cavitrays manufactured by Cavity Trays of Yeovil are specifically designed for use on stepped and staggered intersections. Trays are available to suit all masonry styles, dimensions and thicknesses. Each tray has anti-capillary features and two integral upstands, one at the tray end and one that rises in the cavity. The rigid end upstand features a top edge flex-link to provide positive integration with the tray above it.

The upstand in the cavity differs in having an integral hinge so it can adjust to suit the as-built cavity width. Compatibility with the cavity width is maintained regardless of whether the construction is traditional, timber or metal framed. Type X cavitrays also have attached flashings already shaped to suit the roof pitch. Once the trays have been built-in, the flashing requires dressing only when the roof finish is in place. www.cavitytrays.co.uk Enquiry 17

Selectaglaze CPD + Networking Opportunities Throughout 2014 Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems will be running a number of events for architects, designers and specifiers. Each event will include their RIBA Approved CPD presentation entitled “Understanding and Specifying Secondary Glazing”, providing an understanding of how specifying secondary glazing can meet required performance levels, looks good, works well, is acceptable to planning or conservation officers and integrates sympathetically with other building elements.

The presentation offers guidance on standards for noise insulation, conserving energy and security and deals with a full range of design issues. Detailed seminar notes will be provided to all participants.

Wednesday 14th May 2014 - Marking 20 years at The Building Centre - This daytime CPD event will include refreshments and give participants the opportunity to mingle and socialise with industry colleagues and present an opportunity to view Selectaglaze’s permanent Exhibition Stand. The RIBA approved CPD covers issues such as energy performance, environmental noise problems the provision of security, including certified levels, followed by a Q and A session which will allow more detailed discussions. Established since 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems and submits products to rigorous independent test. www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry 18

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Air And Vapour Control Layer (AVCL) Products – Essential To Durable, Long Term Performance In Buildings Products can differ considerably, careful selection avoids unwelcome surprises Author: Nick Williams, Technical Manager UK & Ireland, Du Pont (U.K.) Limited

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With the trend towards greater energy efficiency driven by Building Regulations, air tightness plays a vital role in meeting these standards. While in the past little or no attention was paid to airtightness, in recent years it has come become clear how this can contribute to the energy balance of a building. It protects the insulation against air movement and humidity, both of which have a negative impact on thermal performance, and poor air tightness can be responsible for up to 40% of heat loss from buildings.1 Diagram 1: Air tightness principles

Table 1: Examples of moisture creation in buildings

Once the building is in use, diffusion and convection are the typical methods of moisture migration into the structure. Diffusion takes place via pressure differences between the interior and the exterior. During winter, diffusion takes place from the building interior towards the exterior whereas, during the summer, the vapour drive is from outside to in. How much vapour can pass through the airtightness layer depends on its resistance to diffusion (MNs/g or sd-value expressed in m). Convection takes place by air flow, for example through poor joints. A high degree of convective vapour can result in high moisture accumulation in the insulation layer resulting in a considerable risk of condensation.

Vapour diffusion can be calculated based on the likely environmental conditions and vapour resistance of the airtightness layer. The extent of convective vapour drive, together with built-in moisture, however, is difficult to assess, but can be effectively limited through high quality installation.

AVCLs can differ significantly Any AVCL should be airtight by definition. The degree of vapour diffusion, however, depends on the material composition. It can be distinguished by four different product technologies: Polyethylene foil, typically with high and fixed sd-values; standard AVCL membranes with low to medium fixed sd-values; Reflective AVCLs; and AVCLs with adaptable sd-values by means of humidity concentration.

Under normal room humidity levels (40-70%), the water vapour resistance of a variable AVCL will not only block moisture transmission during the winter months, but also enables drying out of unwanted humidity during the summer months. The higher the sd-value, the higher the moisture resistance during winter conditions, but conversely, the lower the drying out potential during summer weather. High vapour tightness reduces the capacity of a membrane to allow moisture trapped within the construction to dry out easily.

Many roof and wall assemblies are only durable if they can dry-out to the interior side as well.2 In many cases moisture damage can be attributed to the fact that a vapour barrier is practically impermeable in both directions, i.e. it does not permit any drying out.3

For many projects, AVCLs have become the standard to meet requirements such as Part L 2013, which reduces the limit for airtightness from 10m3/hm2 to 8m3/h.m2 at 50 Pa and which comes into effect from April 2014.

Why is an AVCL is necessary?

An AVCL has two basic functions: Controlling the amount of vapour that travels into the building envelope; and providing an airtight seal when properly installed and maintained. Various studies have demonstrated that fitting an AVCL is necessary to prevent moisture from the interior from ingressing to the walls or ceiling, a problem which could result in mould formation, structural damage and the loss of thermal performance, thereby leading to increased energy costs.

Effective sealing of the building envelope requires both good workmanship and the right choice of AVCL. Water vapour, which can find many ways into the construction, from the drying out of wet trades to occupier activity, is difficult to control and presents risks to both the building and its occupants.

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AVCLs with a variable sd-value offer excellent protection against condensation risk and potential damage due to the adaptation of their water vapour resistance by means of humidity concentration. During the winter the sdvalue of the membrane increases as the relative humidity within the building interior increases, thus reducing moisture transfer towards the insulation when vapour control is needed most. The sd-value decreases as the relative humidity drops during the summer months, allowing the construction to dry out towards the interior.

DuPont has developed a special laminate technology enabling a lower sdvalue of 0.05m (=25MNs/g) and an upper sd-value of 30m (=150MNs/g) for its adaptable AVCL DuPont™ Airguard® Smart, which provides outstanding humidity protection and helps to accelerate the drying out process of wet construction materials. Its capacity is approximately 1400-2000 times greater than Polyethylene sheets with an sd-value of 75-100m (375-500 MNs/g) and 5-6 times greater than comparable AVCLs with a variable sd-value.

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Diagram 3: AVCLs with fixed sd-value in comparison

Diagram 4 & 5: AVCLs with variable sd-value in comparison, Water Vapour Transmission

Picture 1: DuPont™ Airguard® Smart

Picture 2: DuPont™ Airguard® Control

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DuPont Building Innovations offers a range of AVCL products covering a broad range of applications: DuPont™ Airguard® Control, 25MNs/g, which is suitable for roofs, walls and floors with a diffusion open outer layer. This is a mechanically strong membrane with less risk of damage during installation, it is also translucent making it ideal for air-blown insulation applications and can be easily located for fixing; DuPont™ Airguard® Reflective, 10 000MNs/g: This is a 100% air and vapour tight AVCL. It has a metallised surface with a very low emissivity which significantly improves its thermal insulation performance, providing an additional 0.580.80 m2K/W to the R-value.4 It is ideal for applications with high humidity that require high vapour resistance; DuPont™ Airguard® Smart is an exceptional membrane with highly adaptable vapour resistance. It helps to protect against structural mould damage due to its high drying out potential, furthermore its flexibility combined with excellent robustness, makes it easy to install and handle.

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NHBC Foundation, Michael Jaggs and Chris Scivyer, BRE: A practical guide to building airtight dwellings, June 2009

Fraunhofer Institut für Bauphysik, H. B. Künzel: Adapted vapour control for durable building enclosures, April 2005

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The selection of an AVCL depends on a number of criteria, as for example room humidity level, the external sd-value or the diffusion openness of the insulation. DuPont has developed a product selector to help choose from its range of AVCL products. The technical hotline team is also available to assist you with further information on application specific questions.

Fraunhofer Institut für Bauphysik, H. B. Künzel: Adapted vapour control for durable building enclosures, April 2005

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BBA certificate: Where this faces into an unventilated cavity this corresponds to the following cavity thermal resistance values. Walls, a cavity > 20 mm thick: 0.67 m2·K/W, Floors, a cavity > 17 mm thick: 0.58 m2·K·W, Floors, a cavity > 25 mm thick: 0.80 m2·K·W

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Bespoke Floor Provided for The Blue Planet

Flowcrete developed a unique flooring solution especially for the new National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet), which reflects light to create a captivating underwater illusion. The Copenhagen based aquarium is Northern Europe’s largest and is set to become the country’s newest architectural landmark, having already won awards for its stylish design.

The building, by Danish architects 3XN, flows in the shape of a giant whirlpool with organically curving walls, innovatively integrated water features and shimmering floors - all designed to make visitors feel immersed in a marine environment.

A key part of this illusion is the swirling, watery lights cast onto the floor of the aquarium’s viewing areas. To create this required a smooth, light reflective surface, from global resin flooring experts Flowcrete, which was installed using unique application techniques.

This effect is most dramatically created in the main entrance room, which is lit up with flickering lightspots across the floor. This effect is produced by lamp light falling in waves onto the flat resin surface, adding to the visitor’s impression of having been transported beneath the ocean. The chosen floor also had to be strong, reliable, easy to maintain and able to withstand heavy and continuous traffic from the 800,000 anticipated annual visitors.

Jukka Kaikkonen, Managing Director for Flowcrete Sweden, said: “The aquarium’s unique design perfectly encapsulates the spirit of its purpose and it is set to become one of Denmark’s most iconic buildings. A project like this entails some difficult challenges.

For example the building needs to withstand 600 tons of pressure created by a massive ocean aquarium and also include a 16 metre glass tunnel! It also required a smooth and durable flooring system that would match the appearance of the building whilst providing vital functionality. Flowcrete solutions are the ideal choice in this situation thanks to their ability to combine a decorative coating with hard-wearing credentials.”

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To create the desired finish 6,600m² of Flowcrete Group flooring solutions were installed throughout the aquarium. 5,000m² of the highly resistant, epoxy resin coating Flowcoat TL was used in the public areas and technical rooms of the building and 1,200m² of Flowseal EPW was installed in the stairwells to ensure an easy to maintain, dust free environment. 200m² of the sealer Peran WW was also installed along the walls of the aquarium to provide a hygienic yet simultaneously attractive, gloss finish.

This combination of systems created a smooth, solvent-free, anti-slip floor surface with a crisp colour that would be able to retain its appearance and functionality in the face of heavy use.

These high performance coatings can also withstand chemicals and abrasions without deteriorating. The seamless, hard-wearing properties of Flowcrete’s solutions makes them a hygienic but low maintenance choice, as dirt can be easily removed from the surface and won’t be caught in cracks or gaps in the floor.

The Blue Planet opened in March 2013 and soon won the Completed Building Display category award at the World Architecture Festival 2013. Located on the seafront of the island of Amager, the unique shape of the building connects the sea to the land, with pools of water flowing up the sweeping facade which is covered in silver plates that reflects the sky like the sea.

7 million litres of water and 20,000 animals, including hammerhead sharks and moray eels, are contained within the five circulating arms of the building – which is not only an eye-catching design but also highly functional, as each arm contains different themed exhibits and can have extensions built without impeding the other sections. www.flowcrete.co.uk Enquiry 19

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For many years all drainage channels were produced using conventional concrete mixes. This changed in the early seventies when HAURATON introduced a new innovative material Fibre Reinforced Concrete for the manufacture of surface water drainage channels and related products. In the FASERFIX速 brochure, available in hardcopy or on the web you will discover why this material is perfect for manufacturing drainage products.

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Howe Green Floor Boxes For Better Safety And Lower Electricity Bills It is a common scene these days in coffee shops, airport terminals and hotel foyers around the world; people on their laptops with a power cord stretched out dangerously to the nearest outlet. Everyone wants to be fully charged it seems and often with no regard to the safety implications or costs involved.

UK access cover manufacturer Howe Green has designed a bespoke floor box solution to help prevent people plugging in where they shouldn’t and to help reduce the risk of unwanted trip hazards in public spaces.

The discreet stainless steel floor boxes were originally developed for the public lounge of the Hilton Hotel at Tower Bridge. Howe Green were tasked with replacing the original floor boxes, which were damaged and in poor condition. As well as being unsightly, some posed potentially serious trip hazards with lids and cable outlets not sitting flush with the surrounding floor. In several cases, removable box lids had been lifted by members of the public seeking power to charge laptops and mobile devices.

Often, the hotels own lamps and equipment had been unplugged in the process, leaving trailing cables across the floor.

Howe Green’s floor boxes were the ideal solution for highly trafficked public areas such hotels, leisure centres, libraries, airports, restaurants and café’s.

They have a discreet design with minimal show edge and a series of discreet cable outlets. Most importantly, they are lockable, making them more tamper proof for increased security and safety.

Suitable for all floor finishes, the stainless steel floor boxes will accept an insert to matching their surround for a perfectly flush and uninterrupted floor finish. www.howegreen.co.uk Enquiry 21

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Coloured Movement Joints By CMJ CMJ produce bespoke joints for Hard Flooring, Natural Stone and Slate.

They specialize in colour matching our joints to the grout or the floor finish creating a stylish designer look and a seamless finish.

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Colours to match the full RAL range Designed and Manufactured to exceed BS5385 Robust, Durable and can cope with heavy stresses Distributes stresses evenly between the foundation and floor covering preventing “tenting” and “popping” Prevents the conduction of noise from footfall and other bodies Epoxy infill to provide movement accommodation Resistant to puncture and has anti-bacterial properties Available in Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Brass

CMJ were specified for the London 2012 Olympic Village, Marks and Spencer, Airports, Leisure Centers, Restaurants, Retail Outlets and other commercial and domestic applications.

CMJ also provide highly competent advice and support. No matter how complex the flooring application CMJ can provide the perfect product, systems and service for specifiers and installers.

For more information visit our new website: www.colouredmovementjoints.co.uk Enquiry 22

CMJ Movement Joints have been the choice of specifiers for years on prestigious projects including many leading automotive brands such as Ford, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen. They are used in car showrooms and workshop areas because of their durability and ability to handle a wide range of loadings.

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FLOORMATE 300-A Insulation Awarded BBA Accreditation FLOORMATE 300-A extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation from Dow Building Solutions has been awarded a BBA certificate. FLOORMATE 300-A - which is a STYROFOAM-A grade manufactured in the UK - is durable enough to be laid beneath concrete floor slabs, and can help to prevent thermal bridges at floor and wall junctions. Thermal conductivity is 0.034W/mK in a 100mm thickness; the product also offers good compressive strength of 300kPa and a high design load of 130kPa. IFLOORMATE 300-A has excellent moisture resistance thanks to its closed cell structure, making it suitable for a range of external insulation applications. With a range of single, extruded thickness up to 200mm, the FLOORMATE 300-A boards are lightweight yet robust, offering durability across a range of domestic and medium load bearing floor constructions. www.styrofoam.co.uk

Mapei System Specified For Royal Albert Hall Refurbishment

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Sika Concrete Admixtures Ensure Fast Turnaround of Concrete Piles Sika’s innovative concrete solutions are helping to speed up production and ensure a fast turn around of moulds at the Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering precast plant in Nottinghamshire. The plant produces precast driven concrete piles, where high early strength of the concrete is required to allow early release of the piles from the moulds. This not only speeds up production, but also enables the end user to drive the piles as early as possible. Incorporating Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier®concrete admixture technology in the mix helps not only with early strength development but produces a self compacting concrete (SCC). The use of SCC eliminates the need for vibration by increasing the workability and easing the flow of the concrete around the steel reinforcement. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk Enquiry 24

A Mapei system has been successfully incorporated as part of a refurbishment programme at the world famous Royal Albert Hall. The refurbishment process included repair and preparation of the existing substrate and installation of 300m2 of Victorian Encaustic tiles.

Classic Formai refurbished flooring in main door 12 entrance, the box office and bar area.

Prior to the tile installation, a fast drying screed containing Mapei Topcem hydraulic binder was laid as a bonded screed onto a slurry coat containing Mapei Planicrete. Mapei Keraflex Maxi S1 adhesive with low dust properties was specified for bonding the encaustic tiles, with the system being completed by the application of Mapei Ultracolor Plus grout applied to the tile joints. Ultracolor Plus performance grout is a fast setting/drying and flexible product incorporating water-repellent and anti-mould technologies. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry 25

Using UZIN’s A Safe Bet for Casino The UZIN Turbolight System was used to install 1250 m2 of flooring at Southend Casino, Essex.

The numerous levels and the varying condition of the substrate dictated the need for a product that could cope with all the variants and carry good point loads. Due to the buildings structural restrictions a normal concrete screed would have been too heavy and could only have possession of 20% of the area at any one time. The solution to each of these required parameters existed with the UZIN Turbolight System.

After the initial visit from the UZIN Technical team, a specification was formulated between Polished Concrete designs and UZIN which resulted in the supply and installation of the floor. John Barry, from Polished Concrete Design said, “The UZIN technical team were exemplary. The whole job was straight forward, the product and its sequence of applications was easy producing a surface exactly as anticipated.” www.uzin.co.uk www.polishedconcretedesigns.co.uk Enquiry 26

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KNX Brings Technologies Together In An Historic Smart Home Project

A KNX home automation system designed and installed by KNX UK Association members International Lighting Solutions (ILS) and Bespoke Automation, is central to the conversion of an historic building into a prestigious high end residential property. The Astor is the last of seven restored barns that originally formed part of the Model Farm built by Lord Astor of the Cliveden Estate, Berkshire.

Developer Trenac Estates has created a highly desirable property where the front door opens into a vast central atrium of living space, with a home cinema entertainment hub surrounded by a state-of-the-art kitchen, six luxurious bedrooms with en-suites and full height windows.

Having worked with ILS on the other projects, including the six other conversions at the Model Farm, developer Trenac Estates once again called upon their expertise to design a home automation system for The Astor.

Its design had to be totally flexible and adaptable to the specific desires of potential buyers of the property in terms of reconfigurability of the property’s lighting settings and the easy addition of extra home automation features at a later date.

The system also needed to be simple to use and the user interfaces had to be not only of the highest specification, but also had to harmonise aesthetically with the property’s contemporary interior design, styling and fittings. From an installation viewpoint, The

Astor’s interior framework of original timbers potentially presented obstacles in terms of wiring constraints. With its twenty lighting circuits, the lighting in the very large open plan area would have been difficult to control with a standard conventional switched system.

Indeed, in total, The Astor includes 140 lighting circuits, fifteen independent underfloor heating zones and four groups of lantern windows that needed to be controlled. To overcome these challenges and integrate all the home automation functions, a KNX based home automation system was recommended with specialist KNX integrator Bespoke Automation appointed to install the system, capitalising on their vast experience of using KNX for this type of project.

ILS recommended the robust and proven Berker B.iq wall switches and room controllers to provide individual zone control of the underfloor heating. These controllers are in every room and with simple to use interfaces can also control and display data covering the property’s heating, internal temperature, lighting, blinds and windows. The master bedroom and en-suite, for example, are equipped with blinds operated by KNX and integrated with the lighting and heating controls. All of The Astor’s possible lighting scenes are configured and displayed on its touch screen.

A KNX weather station on the roof supplies rain, wind, temperature and brightness data which is also displayed on a B.iq touch screen. The recorded rain and wind values are used to manage the opening and closing of the lantern windows in the roof of the building. The open protocol of the KNX system also offers new occupiers the flexibility to add additional home automation functions easily. www.knxuk.org Enquiry 27

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How To Revitalise The Office And Keep Your FD Happy For an innovative way to revitalise an outdated office, reception area, boardroom or even a retail unit, Interior Film from David Clouting Ltd could be the perfect cost effective solution.

Manufactured by LG Hausys, Interior Film is a self-adhesive, decorative film especially designed for the commercial and shop fitting sectors where speed of refurbishment and minimum disruption is often critical. Interior Film can be applied to almost any interior surface. This enables walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed. Offering excellent flexibility and adhesion, Interior Film provides the perfect finish, even to curved or complex shapes. Air free technology enables Interior Film to be easily applied to give a superb bubble free surface. www.davidclouting.co.uk

School Counts On Yeoman Shield Wall And Door Protection

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Mapei Partners With Domus At Second London Showroom Mapei has once again partnered with Domus at its second London Specification showroom in W1. Situated in Eastcastle Street, ‘West 1’ is an inspirational and practical space which includes an extensive range of Mapei product systems, demonstrating the installation of Domus’ tiles, mosaics and wood flooring. Onsite technical specification assistance is also available, as well as a calendar of joint and individual events, including Mapei’s seven RIBAaccredited CPD seminars. Mapei technical system slabs show product build-ups in layers, from substrate preparation and waterproofing through to adhesive installation, grout and sealant. They demonstrate a number of scenarios for tile installation and also showcase how Mapei systems can complement Domus’ porcelain, glass, ceramic and natural stone surfaces. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry 29

RAK Launches Wood-Effect Hemlock Collection RAK’s Ceramics is launching a wood-effect porcelain tile collection. New Hemlock combines a stunning natural aesthetic with supreme performance features. Replicating a wood finish onto porcelain, it provides an eco-friendly, versatile and highly durable surface in pristine tonal mixes. The collection is available in a variety of formats and shades, and is suitable for wall and floors in domestic and commercial applications.

Hemlock is created using the latest in digital printing technology. Precise colour variation and image pixels produce sophisticated wooden graphics on the tile surfaces to give a pristine ‘real’ finish, engineered to last longer with minimal maintenance. The porcelain is fire proof, water and stain resistant, abrasion and impact resistant. It is also resistant to household chemicals and, above all, environmentally friendly. Tiles are available in two formats – 19.5 x 120 cm and 14.5 x 120 cm – and in three on-trend shades: Hemlock Maple, which has a silver grey, beige and brown tonal mix; Hemlock Carbon, which has a steely grey hue and Hemlock Teak, which has a warm grey/brown tone. www.rakceramics.co.uk Enquiry 31

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Maintenance staff at Ormesby School in Middlesbrough figured out that they could count on Yeoman Shield (the UK’s market leader in wall and door protection) to provide a long term solution to expensive and time consuming maintenance and re-decoration.

Yellow Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx wall panels, which have a fine stippled surface for effectively ‘reducing’ unsightly scratches and abrasions, were installed in corridor areas along with complementary panels (in Yellow and Black) complete with inlaid room numbers to help guide pupils to their classrooms.

The school’s site manager, explained: “Rather than embark on a costly repainting programme, we decided to use Yeoman Shield products.” www.yeomanshield.com Enquiry 30

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DuPont™ Corian® Introduces More Rich And Beautiful Blacks Made With Pioneering DeepColour™ Technology There is an exciting new design option available in solid surfaces, offering an advanced solution for darker colours and delivering high performance, elegance and reliability.

New DeepColour™ Technology has been used to produce four sophisticated black tones: - Deep Nocturne, a classic, solid, and ultra-versatile jet black - Deep Anthracite, a lustrous black immersed with minute flecks of silver.

- Deep Black Quartz, a sleek black landscape offset by an array of ivory specks - Deep Night Sky, a midnight black with a galaxy of translucent particles.

As part of its "Endless Evolution" initiative, DuPont has again set the standard in advanced surfacing materials for interior design and architecture. DeepColour™ Technology (a patent pending invention) now enables the creation of dark solid surfaces which offer deeper, more intense and durable colour, improved wear performance, plus easier thermoforming, seaming and finishing.

"DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces are transforming interior design and architecture, thanks to their special combination of properties and performance,” says Eddy Verschueren, Global Technical Manager for DuPont™ Corian®, DuPont Building Innovations. “Through DeepColour™ Technology, we have proposed a superior solution - in terms of fabrication, aesthetics and functionality – in dark colours. Thanks to the versatility of this technology, we will soon be introducing other colours, which will offer the same combination of functionality and beauty, delivering the innovation promise behind our ‘Endless Evolution’ programme."

DuPont™ Corian® is a high-tech surfacing material with a vast and inspiring range of applications that open up new horizons for design. With its sophisticated combination of beauty, durability and versatility, DuPont™ Corian® can be applied to almost any conceivable design scheme or sector, from interior to exterior and whether curved or angular, flat or textured, functional or decorative. Endlessly evolving and embodying new technologies, DuPont™ Corian® offers genuine longevity and confidence in performance. Available in over 80 colours, DuPont™ Corian® can be shaped into virtually any conceivable design and is joined seamlessly to create sleek, strong, hygienic and easy-care surfaces.

The four colours of DuPont™ Corian® made with DeepColour™ Technology will be commercially available in Europe, Middle East and Africa as of 1st February 2014.

For further commercial or technical information about DuPont™ Corian® in the UK: T: 0800 962 116 E:sales@ corian.co.uk www.corian.co.uk Enquiry 32

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Compac’s Quartz Worksurfaces Specified For High Specification Student Accommodation Development In Manchester Riverside House is a high specification student accommodation development in Manchester. It features 50 self-contained apartments, grouped into clusters of 3-7 rooms. COMPAC’s 20 mm thick quartz worksurfaces in Plomo and Luna finishes were specified for all the kitchen worktops, and for the building’s reception area, COMPAC’s Portora quartz worksurface was specified. COMPAC’s pioneering ‘engineered stone’ technology has enabled the company to harness the natural colours and beauty of quartz, to offer a range of quartz worksurfaces with a virtually zero porosity surface and without the need for antibacterial chemicals. This versatile, high performance product maintains extraordinary hardness, resistance to abrasion and is easy to clean and maintain. www.compac.es Enquiry 33

Laminates Help TV Creators Create New Electric Shower Range Launched By MX MX Group has unveiled its new ‘QI’ electric shower range – a ‘quick installation’ range of electric showers that sets new standards for simple installation. Featuring eight entry points for water and electric – these showers are the simplest and most effective electric shower installation option in today’s marketplace. Ideal for new build or retrofit opportunities, these attractive showers are up to 30% slimmer than other units on the market. They’re an ideal replacement product where an old shower has been removed or for shower replacement programmes for social and private landlords. Models are available in 7.5kW, 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW models.

Full details of the IQ range can be found on the comprehensive MX Group web site at www.mx-group.com You can get more information or brochures by calling 01684 293311 or by emailing sales@mx-group.com

High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to furnish the Media Café in the newly refurbished BBC Broadcasting House in central London. This popular eating and social area has been equipped with a range of furniture created by London designer James Burleigh. The furniture is clad with easy maintenance laminate surfaces using a mix of different options from Abet’s Colours range.

Manufactured in 0.9mm thickness and in large 3050mm x 1300mm sheets sizes, the Colours range is a popular choice for surfacing both static equipment and moveable furniture, such as tables. With over 130 different shades and patterns available, designers have an impressive range of colours from which to choose. www.abetuk.com Enquiry 35

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Decoflame® Bioethanol Fires - No Chimney – No Smoke – No Mess Committed to exceptional design and quality, the Danish craftsman and designer Kjell Thomsen started to draw his first range of flueless bioethanol fireplaces in 2007.

Today, Decoflame is the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior.

The exclusive range of decoflame® bioethanol fireplaces has been designed for the discerning customer who values the outstanding quality and functionality of Danish Design and Craftsmanship and the benefits of an environmentally friendly product. Designed and produced in Denmark with focus on quality, functionality and safety, a decoflame® bioethanol fireplace can be positioned literally anywhere - without the need for a chimney, flue or bearing wall.

With the introduction of patented cutting-edge CEVB Technology (Controlled Ethanol Vapour Burning) in spring 2012, the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire revolutionised the market for bioethanol fires. In close cooperation with architects and interior designers on an international scale, Decoflame has realised a significant number of made to measure bioethanol fireplace installations in restaurants, hotels, offices, homes and palaces world-wide. www.decoflame.com Enquiry 36

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New Spotlight On Media Space Gallery Art

The newly-launched ArtLED has been specified by Kevan Shaw Lighting Design and installed

by DHA Designs for ‘Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr’, the opening exhibition in the new Media Space Gallery at the Science Museum. It has also been shortlisted as ‘Interior Luminaire of the year’ at the Lighting Design Awards 2014.

Manufactured from extruded and diecast aluminium with an epoxy polyester powder-coated finish, the ArtLED uses the latest Xicato XSM 1,300lm Artist series LED and combines a highly crafted and designed lighting fitting with high CRI (Ra ≥ 95) and colour consistency.

The fitting is available with a self-dim facility or Dimmable Via Analogue 1-10V and DALI. Beam reflector options include 14°, 27° and 52° and a special Wall Wash Reflector allows the ArtLED to be used for a range of different lighting tasks and applications. The advent of a Glare Guard Baffle for both narrow and medium reflectors eliminates the large quantity of glare traditionally associated with LED fittings.

In addition, a unique forward throw heat sink, also designed by Light Projects, ensures the cool running of the module while maximising the reflector depth. A proprietary ‘Easy Clip’ cassette facilitates quick change of reflectors and easy addition of accessories.

The ArtLED is fully compatible for use on many existing single and 3 circuit tracks including Eutrac, Erco, Staff, Concord, Global, IGuzzini and Hoffmeister. It is also suitable for both ceiling and wall mounting. Information about this innovative new range is available from Light Projects on 020 7231 8282 or visit www.lightprojects.co.uk Enquiry 37

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Kronodesign’s New Press Process Puts A Gloss On Surface Shine

Kronodesign’s new Mirror Gloss range is the result of one of Kronospan’s biggest investments in product research and development. Mirror Gloss required the construction of an entirely new multi-daylight press, a tailored resin formula, and the development of a new process of timings, pressure, heat and cooling to create a remarkable mirror finish.

As well as Kronospan’s investment in research and development, the Kronodesign team was able to use its endless global journey - gathering trend intelligence and future market knowledge - to inform the creation of 20 Mirror Gloss decors. The palette includes 14 uni-colours, four wood finishes and two abstract designs for an on-trend interior and furniture collection of surfaces.

Paul Duddle, global ambassador for Kronodesign, says: “By specifying Mirror Gloss, designers can achieve bold and intense statements. Our Mirror Gloss range pushes the limits of conventional melamine surfaces to provide an incredible depth of finish. The decors are tirelessly researched and developed with commercial sense - to help designers add an entirely new dimension and reflection to an interior scheme or furniture piece.”

Mirror Gloss is currently being specified across many high-end home, office and leisure projects that demand a startling lustre finish, but the product is not exclusive to the luxury market.

The new collection offers high-end lustre finishes from contemporary white, black and greys through to playful uni-colours and rich dark wood surfaces. The varied palette gives designers a crisp Snow White (8685) and Black (0190); on-trend greys like Cool Grey (0191) and Slate Grey (0171); the richly vivid Marmara Blue (5515) and Lime Grass (5519); and the warmth and timelessness of wood grain with a Dark Sevilla Olive (8601) and Dark Lyon Walnut (8754). Mirror Gloss is available on low emission particleboard (PB) - size 2800mm x 2050mm in 18mm - with colour matching ABS edging and HPL. www.kronospan.co.uk Enquiry 38

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TracKit, is a versatile track suspension system giving depth and innovation, mobility and flexibility to the presentation of banners and graphics, sliding panels/room dividers, shelving and product displays, available in single or multi-track versions with a choice of six support systems.

Standard & custom made items, design & build services, quick lead times Tel. 01923 818282

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

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Strictly Kemmlit For Flagship Dance School The Rambert dance company’s impressive new £8million headquarters on London's South Bank cements its status as one of the world's great dance companies. The building features three large dance studios, changing rooms, workshops, technical and administration faculties and a dance archive and reading room.

Architects Allies Morrison specified 60 Kemmlit Type S locker systems for the changing room areas.

The lockers were made-to-measure in a variety of sizes and colours, some specially adapted for dancers with prosthetic limbs. Kemmlit also supplied slatted solid beech bench seating and a range of accessories to accommodate the dancer’s requirements. The Kemmlit Type S locker system is manufactured from sheet steel with a scratch and abrasion-proof stove-enamelled finish. www.kemmlituk.com Enquiry 40

3M Shows Wide Range Of Product Innovations At Hotelympia 2014 Boston Art Deco Makeover ArmourFX modular wall panels have been specified within the stunning refurbishment of an original Art Deco tower in Boston’s financial district. The most significant changes occur on the ground floor, where many of the building’s original features include its high ceilings and the Maine granite that lines many hallways.

The ground-floor lobby, designed by Elkus Manfredi, features a new exterior glass lobby, the interior of which has been clad in largescale ArmourFX modular wall panels from Armourcoat Surface Finishes Inc. In total 170 panels were created, most with unique dimensions to completely line the walls and create a stunning decorative effect.

Armourcoat’s high gloss Venetian plaster finish – called Spatulata – was hand-applied to the 3⁄4” MDF panels. www.armourfx.com

Diversified technology company 3M will present its latest product innovations at Hotelympia 2014 (Stand 3728). These include a selection of high performance films and finishes for interior design and refurbishment projects. DI-NOC Architectural Finishes from 3M are a series of special effect self-adhesive vinyl films that offer a host of finishes from wood grain, stone, brushed metals and carbon fibre effects.

Fasara Decorative Window Film series from 3M are translucent polyester films for glass partitions and windows, representing a fraction of the cost of etched or sandblasted glass. New Dichroic Film from 3M shows how dazzling colour changing effects can be produced simply, without the expense of authentic dichroic glass or coloured acrylic panels. www.3M.co.uk/graphicsolutions Enquiry 42

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First No-Touch Washroom Design Solution Launched Franke Washroom Systems is launching a brand new concept in the UK with - The Way 2 Solutions - to design, plan and supply touch-free commercial washrooms. Franke Washroom Systems, also known as Franke Sissons, is the leading provider of stainless steel and solid surface washroom solutions and is one of four market leading names brought together by The Way 2 Solutions.

This one-stop concept, which has proven very effective throughout mainland Europe, brings Franke Washroom Systems together with Forbo Flooring Systems, Dorma door-locking systems and Ettlin Lux LED lighting and textiles to create a complete resource for washroom design and specification for every commercial setting no matter what the budget available from three tiers of specification; economy, business and first-class.

Andy Dukelow, Managing Director of Franke Sissons explains the thinking, “These partner brands and companies have hundreds of years of combined experience designing commercial washrooms. This new offer means that architects and specifiers can use The Way 2 Solutions with total confidence that what they specify will serve their own customers for many years to come. All products are CE Marked and carry WRAS approvals, in addition many carry the BMA’s Water Label for efficient water use too. Our aim is to save our customer’s time, money and valuable resources in the specification process.”

On The Way 2 Solutions display are water saving products including touch-free taps, the latest flush controls, low flush WCs, water free urinals, a touch free cubicle and the very latest water control technology from Franke Washroom Systems’ A3000 management system which can be connected or partially connected to a buildings own management system. Completely touch-free washrooms can be specified thanks to a complete range of no-touch products on display. www.franke.com Enquiry 43

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UK Veneering, Combining Tradition and Technology – Beautiful Veneers For Any Situation

UK Veneering combines a wealth of traditional veneering skills with technology based manufacturing, with expertise spanning a wide range of applications with dedication to quality reflected in every project. The combination of traditional veneering skills, together with CNC Laser technology allows customers to produce almost any design.

It is this combination of skills and technology that allows UK Veneering to work with architects and designers, from the production and supply of plain veneered panels made to order, to producing panels cut to size, solid timber lipped, then over-veneered and sanded. UK Veneering can also veneer customers own panels, furniture and doors – and the company even produce veneer layons for customers to apply themselves.

UK Veneering has been involved with many prestigious projects. One recent example, shown above, is the Emirates Stadium in London, home of Arsenal FC. Wall panels and table top were finished in American Walnut and European Oak, creating a stunning visual effect. Also pictured is part of an installation at a 5 Star London Hotel, where wall panels were treated with Amboyna Burr, Poplar Burr, Sapele Pommele and Black inlays – again, providing a beautiful and durable finish.

The main areas of production for UK Veneering include Architectural Panels, Doors, Kitchens and Furniture. For more details for UK Veneering’s capabilities and services, and to view and download the project portfolio, please call 01480 461188 or visit www.veneering.com or email info@veneering.com Enquiry 44

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United Kingdom - A Strategic Market For The Roto Group The United Kingdom and Ireland, which have been affected particularly hard by the crisis, now show signs of a recovery in the field of renovation and new build. Therefore Roto expects robust growth in this area within the next few years. One reason for this is the company’s commitment to its UK and Ireland business. To continue to strengthen the company’s position and presence in this strategic market for the Roto group, they have set up the following investments and actions.

A first change was the departure by mutual agreement of Robin Norman, sales manager for the UK. Robin has been a valued part of the Roto team and they would like to thank him for his commitment and the many years of dedicated service he has given.

Following his departure, the company has appointed Erik Kvarmo, Roto business development director for Scandinavia, as strategic sales director for the UK and his role is to lead and coordinate the effort of the UK sales team in order to maximise the sales potential. At the same time Paul Tracey, sales support for Scandinavia, has been appointed as Operational Manager for the UK to assist Erik and support the UK sales team.

Roto has reacted to the UK’s high level of internet access by launching a special online shop exclusively designed for the United Kingdom. Through this, Roto completes its service package in order to respond 7/7, 24h/24h to the customer needs and provide the requested information at any time.

While online sales are becoming the main distribution channel in Ireland, in the UK they only complement local market partners, who remain the key distribution channel. Another online tool introduced recently by Roto is the Online Hardware Configurator RotoCon. In a few clicks, it enables you to generate an individual configuration of window hardware very easily and in an extremely short time. In March 2014 a new version will be introduced with even more functionalities and possibilities. www.roto-frank.com Enquiry 45

Schueco Avantec Simplysmart Concealed Fittings Are A Real Advance New from the UK’s leading building systems specialist, Schueco UK Ltd, is AvanTec SimplySmart, a comprehensive range of concealed fittings for all types of Schueco aluminium inward opening windows – tilt/turn, side-hung and bottom-hung.

Developed as a response to the architectural trend for uncluttered minimalism, the Schueco AvanTec SimplySmart range successfully combines contemporary design with functionality in use and includes a world first: a fully concealed fitting which allows a window to open a full 180o (previously, 90o was the maximum possible angle of opening).

All Schueco AvanTec SimplySmart fittings offer clean lines and advanced engineering complemented by a variety of stylish ergonomic handles and finishes with or without key-locking.

The fittings can support vents with a maximum size of 1700 mm wide x 2100 mm high and 1000 mm wide x 2500 mm high and there are specific fittings for tilt/turn vents weighing up to 130 kg,160 kg and 200 kg. Now, even large opening windows with heavy triple glazing or sound insulation units are possible.

Importantly, Schueco AvanTec SimplySmart fittings deliver high corrosion resistance with core parts protected to Grade 5 EN 1670, meaning that they are suitable for use outdoors in exceptionally severe conditions. Architects needing to take into account wholelife building costs are expected to find this assurance of long-term protection a particularly attractive proposition.

The standard range is augmented by security versions of the fittings that can give burglar resistance up to Class 2 of EN 1627; their advanced design means that, if made necessary by a change of specification, basic fittings can be easily upgraded even after installation. Also available are ancillary Schueco AvanTec products designed to improve safety. These include opening limiters, stays and turn locks. Schueco AvanTec SimplySmart fittings have already won a 2014 IF Product Design Award. www.schueco.co.uk Enquiry 46

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Let P C Henderson Take The Weight Off With The New Imperial System

Committed to continuous development, P C Henderson has extended its range with Imperial, the new 200kg bottom rolling system. With over 90 years’ experience in the manufacture of door hardware gear systems, P C Henderson has introduced this new system, ideal for applications with limited headroom or where the structure or lintel is insufficient to hold the weight of the doors.

Fergus Pickard, Product Development Director of P C Henderson explains: “With changing trends, this hardware allows aesthetic demands to be met where supporting structures would previously not have been able to accommodate timber or triple glazed doors. The system has been designed to be flexible; any number of doors can be used on single or multiple lines of track to cover any width of opening.”

Imperial’s ability to take timber door weighing up to 200kg means it can accommodate interior or exterior applications. Designed for straight sliding partitions, flush panel doors or fully glazed patio doors, Imperial can help create the desired look to fit with open plan environments whilst removing weight from the supporting structure.

Offering guidance to customers, Henderson’s computer based service assists in the specification of the appropriate sliding door hardware. The EXPERT service is totally free and offers fast and accurate specification and a no obligation quotation.

P C Henderson is a member of the Door & Hardware Federation which represents all the key manufacturers and installers of industrial, commercial, pedestrian and garage doors and powered gates, as well as manufacturers of locks, building hardware and architectural ironmongery.

To download the latest digital brochure please visit www.pchenderson.com Enquiry 47

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Safety, Security And Style Are All Rolled Into One Package With The Hรถrmann Rollmatic Roller Garage Door

A choice of finishes and colours, along with matching frames and fascia make the RollMatic the premium choice for looks, while its intelligent design features make it the safest and most reliable door on offer.

Patented spring compensation, force limitation incorporated into the automatic operator, and a barrel casing as standard offer real safety benefits. The casing prevents the recognised risks of drawing-in, trapping and crushing, while the operator detects any obstacle the closing door meets and immediately reverses the direction of travel. This means there is no need for a separate leading edge safety device.

The spring compensation not only makes the RollMatic operate smoothly and effortlessly but also prevents the door closing suddenly, even when operated manually. A significant benefit of this technology is that, in the event of power failure, the Hรถrmann RollMatic can be operated easily by hand, without the need for a cumbersome crank handle.

This ease of use also adds to the convenience and longevity of this space saving option. Minimal internal room is required to house the door, which can be opened even when a car is parked right up to it.

The RollMatic also benefits from Hรถrmann's BiSecur radio control system that uses the same encryption that online banks use, adding to security. This space saving, convenient and stylish garage door offers real value for money by combining engineering excellence and Hรถrmann technology to offer years of trouble free service. www.hormann.co.uk Enquiry 48

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Comar Warmly Received At Care Home Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a new build residential care and nursing home in Dorset. The project was completed using Comar 5P.i tilt & turn and 5P.i ECO casement windows, The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. In the rooms with balconies Comar 7P.i ECO doors were selected and the Comar 7P.i CD Auto Sliding doors were installed in the high traffic communal areas. These entrance doors were also required to comply with the Disability & Equality Act 2010. www.comar-alu.co.uk Enquiry 50

Salice Introduce Their Eclipse Pocket Door System

The VEKA UK Group Is 'Secured By Design' Across The Board

SALICE are renowned for designing and manufacturing premium furniture fittings for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, and their latest product offering is testimony to their reputation. Eclipse is a pocket door system that features an assisted soft-close door return mechanism and a door opening safety device. The system incorporates the exclusive synchronised cam movement. Eclipse has been designed to offer simple fitting and adjustment, and can be installed, adjusted and inspected in situ, as all three movements are adjusted from the front of the cabinet in a simple, intuitive way. If required, the complete mechanism can be removed from the front without dismantling the cabinet side. Eclipse assures innovative performance, durability and functionality. www.saliceuk.co.uk

The VEKA UK Group is committed to supplying some the most innovative and technically-advanced products on the market and is proud to have been awarded the 'Secured by Design' accreditation right across its VEKA and Halo product ranges, in addition to already holding the accreditation on its Bowater Doors range. The SBD logo is the only symbol that guarantees national Police approval of a product, providing reassurance that it provides a realistic level of resistance to criminal attack.

It is widely recognised within the building industry and is increasingly listed as a mandatory requirement in tenders for refurbishment. To see a full list of the VEKA UK Group's SBD-accredited products and fabricators visit www.securedbydesign.com and search 'member companies'. www.vekauk.com

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LCD Privacy Glass As UK interior designers continue to embrace the use of glass as an interior feature, ESG are predicting a rise in demand from residential customers for its ESG Switchable Glass range. This glass changes instantly to suit the needs of the home owner, switching from clear to opaque at the push of a button. It allows for maximum light dispersal and a feel of open space and delivers complete privacy when the need arises. A key feature of ESG Switchable is its ability to be used in wet areas more and more people are seeing this as a perfect material for modern bespoke bathroom installations.

As the market sees a rise in the number of bespoke shower fittings, ESG has seen the rise in the number of switchable panels being ordered to create shower panels. When switched on, the panels give the feel of a standard clear glass, when switched off the panels turn opaque allowing the user complete privacy while showering. ESG Switchable panels can also be made with coloured tint allowing them to perfectly blend with any bathroom colour scheme.

Panels can also be used as a rear projection screen. Installing a projector on the rear side of the glass means that TV and film can be safely viewed in your bathroom without the need to install costly AV equipment in the wet environment. All ESG Switchable glass is made to order allowing for any bespoke shape and size and comes with a five year manufactures warranty. www.esgswitchableglass.co.uk Enquiry 52

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Clearview Glass Balconies Take On New Film Role

As the name would suggest, NEACO’s Clearview glass Juliet balconies are renowned for providing an unobstructed outlook, but an office conversion project at Stirling House in Northampton required the opposite effect with a bespoke specification incorporating an orange privacy film on the toughened glass panels.

The design by GSSArchitecture brings eye-catching colour to Clearview’s minimalist aesthetic, producing an attractive contemporary façade for the three-storey former offices at Cliftonville Road, which have been transformed into a new 14,000 sq ft annex to Abington Vale Primary School. Northamptonshire County Council bought Stirling House for £1.6m last year to address a shortage of primary pupil places and the completed conversion accepted its first intake of pupils in September.

Ben Asbury of GSSArchitecture said: “We chose NEACO’s Juliet balconies largely due to their elegant, clean and contemporary finish with a high level of transparency. The bespoke fixings required for our installation have worked very neatly and we are pleased with the results.”

NEACO’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, said: “Our Clearview Juliet balconies have become a very popular alternative to heavily railed Juliet balconies and one of their best attributes is their ability to allow maximum sunlight penetration. Some projects feature the addition of bespoke etching or film on our glass panels and the Stirling House conversion is an unusual example of this as the film covers the whole panel. This particular film still allows excellent sunlight penetration.” All NEACO products come with a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee – further information is available at www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry 53

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WER A+ Rating For Reynaers Concept System Windows Successfully achieving the new, top energy efficiency rating, Reynaers Concept System windows scored a Window Energy Rating (WER) A+ from the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC).

“Putting our systems through the BFRC rating programme clearly identifies the capabilities of our Concept System windows, in keeping with our aim to supply innovative, market leading aluminium system solutions”, said John McComb, Director Technical Services, Reynaers Aluminium.

Introduced by the BFRC the new A+ Window Energy Rating is the top band for window systems which have to achieve a rating index of 10 or above to be awarded the A+ grade. The BFRC Rating method includes all of the relevant factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of a window system, including ‘loss factors’, such as U-value, as well as gain factors, such as solar heat gain.

“The introduction of the BFRC A+ rating band allows architects, specifiers and fabricators to clearly select the most suitable window system for a development. This is particularly important today when developers of new and refurbished buildings are looking to achieve the best possible energy efficiency,” added John McComb.

A thermally improved three-chamber system, Reynaers CS 77 HI utilises industry leading technology along with multiple chambers in order to achieve its high insulation levels. It can be used for inward and outward opening windows and has a double butt strip between the frame and vent and a lowered drainage to ensure superior wind and water tightness. The High Insulation option brings the Uf Value down to 1.2 W/m2K. www.reynaers.co.uk Enquiry 54

Schueco Residential Collection Has Wide Range Of Folding/Sliding Doors Launched last year, Schueco’s Contemporary Living Collection brings the company’s premium quality aluminium windows, doors and façades to the trade residential market. Among the systems is a wide range of sliding/folding doors which will appeal to owners looking for improvements that could add capital value, as well as comfort, to their homes.

The range includes the Schueco ASS 80 FD.HI, a door which combines exceptionally high thermal efficiency (Uw value of <1.3 W/m2K) with narrow face-widths of only 112 mm. Available with leaves up to 1.2 m wide and up to 3 m high, the door has the elegant looks, slim sight-lines and high-quality fittings that make it equally at home in residential properties or in commercial environments such as hotels or restaurants.

The easy-to-operate folding leaves are supported on double or quadruple bottom roller carriages running on a stainless steel track.

The doors may be folded to one or both sides and can be specified to project either inside or outside the room.

As an alternative, the Schueco ASS 70 FD can deliver U values as low as 1.7 W/m2K and is able to accommodate very large openings thanks to an option that makes use of stainless steel rollers capable of carrying door weights up to 100 kg. It is water-tight up to class 9A EN 12208 and, with inward-opening versions, optional security fittings allow the system to achieve burglar resistance up to Class 2 EN V 1627.

A third option is the ASS 50 FD.NI which shares the rigidity, easy-slide operation, narrow face-widths and attractive appearance of the other two systems but is uninsulated.

With a flush threshold it is ideal for use as a stylish room-divider. www.schueco.com Enquiry 55

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Only Vicaima Could Answer The Challenges Of This Landmark Project Vicaima was chosen to provide the interior door sets for the World Wildlife Fund Living Planet Centre in Woking, which is also home to the WWF. The centre is at the very forefront of sustainable design and construction, and is one of the greenest buildings in the UK. As well as being the new home of the WWF, the building is an inspirational educational resource which shows, through smart use of design, materials and technology, that it is possible to create a state-of-the-art building with minimal environmental impact.

From the outset, Hopkins Architects and WWF set out to attain the highest possible standards of sustainability and worked to BREAM ‘outstanding’ criteria throughout – an ‘award’ the project team is – at the time of writing - hopeful of achieving.

Vicaima was chosen to manufacture and supply the interior door sets throughout the building – a choice that was based on Vicaima’s robust and extensive environmental policy, commitment to responsible sourcing of raw materials, and full FSC accreditation.

Vicaima supplied a total of 46 fully finished, oversize Portaro door sets in various heights, the tallest being 2370mm for an entrance door to the auditorium, and to different widths; the maximum being 1130mm wide. The doors were finished in birch to complement the wall panelling. Portaro is an outstanding complete door system, providing the perfect partnership between door, frame and architrave, providing a fully finished door, frame, architrave and ironmongery together in one single system. Vicaima now offers this high performance door to a height of 2350mm to give a dramatic floor to ceiling look which can be further enhanced by seamlessly integrating the door – using invisible hinges – into full wall-width panels giving a stunning contemporary ‘panoramic’ look.

Portaro is one of the most adaptable door systems on the market, offering fire, acoustic and security options if required, and where accurate fitting and performance is assured. For more details about Vicaima Portaro and other door products call 01793 532333 or download a copy of the Door Kit and Set Solutions brochure by visiting www.vicaima.com and selecting brochures. Vicaima’s environmental accreditations and social responsibility statement can be viewed at www.vicaima.com/en-gb/sustainability Enquiry 56

Towering Success Architect Broadway Malyan selected concealed TECTUS hinges from SIMONSWERK for its ‘The Tower’ Project in London’s Vauxhall to allow heavy American Walnut doors in the luxury apartments to achieve a flush finish with the eye catching timber panelled walls.

‘The Tower’ is a prestigious new 180m tall 50 storey residential block containing 223 luxury apartments forming part of the St Georges Wharf development and will be the tallest residential block in the UK. The luxurious interiors feature extensive use of highly polished timber paneling into which many of the internal doors are set.

To achieve an uninterrupted timber face, SIMONSWERK TECTUS concealed hinges were specified for internal doors as well as the front door from the lift lobby into the apartments. Finishes included polished stainless steel, antique bronze and stainless steel effect. TECTUS hinges were initially specified for the lift lobby entrance doors and some interior cupboard doors and as work progressed they were also selected for additional doors.

The doors were supplied pre-mortised and the hinges fitted on site by joinery contractor Houston Cox. The entrance doors use TECTUS 528-3D 1 hour fire hinges in polished stainless steel while the internal doors have TECTUS 540-A8 units in bronze metallic antique finish and stainless steel effect. The TECTUS fully-concealed hinge range, designed for unrebated residential and heavy-duty doors, is available in an unrivalled range of high quality surface finishes.

Options include the Tectus A8 version for glass or laminate door designs with door fascias and claddings up to 8mm, the Tectus “Energy” system integrating permanent power transfer, the Tectus FR fire rated range which incorporates the intumescent material within the hinge body and the Tectus TE 645 3D hinge which will carry door weights up to 300kg. www.simonswerk.co.uk Enquiry 57

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Manor House Exercises Good Judgement With Cantifix Selection

This rural manor house in Oxfordshire was renovated and extended in 2013 to include a swimming pool room and gym room - both of which benefit from extensive use of sleek, frameless glazing.

Cantifix worked with Yiangou Architects to create an elegant design for the swimming pool room – bordered with frameless glass walls and a huge, 7 metre wide set of SkyFrame doors which span one side of the pool. The doors have 8 panels on a 4-track system, and all the panels are capable of sliding – allowing a wide variety of opening configurations.

The glazing is continued through to the gym – with a frameless glass link structure between the two rooms, as well as frameless glass panels and a PureGlaze pivot door in the gym room. This room also features a huge Invisible Corner alongside the PureGlaze door – providing a completely uninterrupted view over the garden.

Another PureGlaze pivot door, matching side panels and a PureGlaze window were fitted to the stairway entrance, and 4 single-glazed, sandblasted internal doors were fitted within the house – complete with a Ritec coating to prevent fingerprints.

The finished extension looks modern and luxurious, and both contrasts with and complements the old building. www.cantifix.co.uk Enquiry 58

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Water Softeners – Thinking Inside The Box….

Air Curtains At BT Newgate

The world’s no.1 domestic water softener manufacturer offers its new EasyFlow water softener range in the UK. Tapworks now offers installers and specifiers a total solution to hard water, in a box. The new EasyFlow range offers an ideal solution for the installer who will find everything he needs to complete the installation in the box. The new EasyFlow range comes with all the components you need and a high flow valve as standard along with an installation kit that includes everything for 22mm plumbing and reducers to fit 15mm pipework too. The new range still includes quality components from the high flow valve itself, to high quality steel braided hoses and quality valves.

The technology in a Tapworks softener is protected by more than 40 patents - so there’s a huge amount of a Tapworks softener that you won’t find in any competitive product. www.tapworks.co.uk Enquiry 59

KAC Set For AV Growth With ENscape Launch KAC Alarm Company has developed ENscape, a new range of EN54-3 and EN54-23 approved conventional AV warning devices for use in fire detection systems.

Offering outstanding performance, fast installation and safe evacuation for all building occupants, ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the effectiveness of Audible Visual Alarm Devices for end users. EN54-23 sets a base level for performance so that Visual Alarm Devices (VADS) provide a defined level of illumination. It became mandatory under CPR from 01 January 2014 and hence ENscape beacons and sounder beacons have been designed specifically to meet this requirement. www.kac.co.uk Enquiry 60

JS Air Curtains has supplied two Zen air curtains and a Rotowind revolving door air curtain for use at BT’s global headquarters at Newgate Street, London. The air curtain system was design by entrance specialists, Blue Chyp, who developed a custom solution to meet BT’s aesthetic and functional objectives. JS Air Curtains supplied two 1m electrically heated Zen air curtains for use above the pass doors at BT, Newgate Street.

The Zen can be fitted with bespoke fascia panels of different materials and any RAL colour, and also carry signage, branding or even elements such as clocks. The air curtain protecting the revolving door is a Rotowind. This air curtain was designed to meet the specific conditions of a revolving door, which can act as a low-speed fan, forcing a mass of cold air into a room with each rotation. The main body of the air curtain is mounted above the door with curved air outlets creating a barrier around the inner opening of the doorway. www.jsaircurtains.com Enquiry 61

Non-Allergic Acoustics

New X100 From Sentinel... Now Even More Effective

Troldtekt’s acoustic ceiling panels have been awarded the coveted ‘Allergy Friendly Product Certificate’. This has been given by Allergy UK, the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK. The only ceiling panel on the market boasting such important recognition, Troldtekt acoustic panels have received the Award because they not only provide excellent sound absorption in all types of building but also a healthy indoor climate because the panels do not contain any harmful materials or potential allergens.

Danish manufactured Troldtekt tiles are made from 100% natural wood fibres. Their benefits include high sound absorption, high durability and natural breathability coupled with low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. They are available in various sizes and three grades, from ultrafine to coarse, and can be installed unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. www.troldtekt.co.uk

Leading water treatment specialist Sentinel has launched its new improved strength formula X100 Inhibitor. One of the industry’s leading system inhibitor and protection products is now even more effective, providing the best ever heating system protection.

The new X100 inhibitor still provides the same benefits it has always delivered – outstanding scale and corrosion protection for all system metals, in tandem with robust stabilisation of system water pH which together ensure optimum boiler protection. It also helps to prevent boiler noise, pin-holing and the formation of hydrogen gas in the system. The product reformulation upgrade to X100 Inhibitor has seen overall product effectiveness increased by almost 10%. www.sentinel-solutions.net

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Thermal Upgrade At Prestigious Hotel The A. Proctor Group have supplied Spacetherm-PP to thermally upgrade the walls of a listed Grade II Art Deco building. The building is being refurbished into a new hotel, The Beaumont, Mayfair, London.

The ongoing issue of hard-to-treat walls in the UK can be overcome utilising Spacetherm - an ultra-thin insulation for thermal upgrades.

Spacetherm® PP (plasterboard/plywood) is a high performance reinforced laminate specifically designed to be directly fixed to existing solid walls. Spacetherm® aerogel insulation blanket is bonded to a plasterboard/plywood composite, for use in applications where low U-values are required with limited space. Spacetherm® PP lining boards can achieve similar performance to traditional plasterboard laminates, but at a fraction of the thickness. www.proctorgroup.com Enquiry 64

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Cambridge Self-Builders Choose Timoleon To Deliver Underfloor Warmth

The owner of an aspirational self-build home, featured on the television series, “Building the Dream”, has made use of two different systems from underfloor heating specialist Timoleon to create a comfortable and controllable environment within the highly insulated German manufactured structure.

The single and two-storey residence, located in one of the UK’s fastest rising property hot-spots at Over near Cambridge, has been constructed using an advanced off-site manufactured timber framed system offering optimum levels of sustainability as well as style. The elevations display a blend of white render, timber boarding and high performance glazing, including three sets of sliding doors facing onto the courtyard style garden.

In harmony with the high performance building envelope, the designers for the project have specified a very energy efficient heating system. Installed on the ground and upper floors respectively, it features both the Staple and the Foilboard Batten systems from Timoleon designed to deliver the space heating. Pure Heating and Plumbing of Cambridge carried out the installation work. It is a characteristic of both heat pumps and modern condensing boilers that they operate most efficiently in combination with underfloor heating systems, due to their flow temperatures. In this case the space heating demands are relatively low and the M&E contractor decided to specify two of the options from the Timoleon product portfolio; enhancing the efficiency and facilitating the responsiveness required.

The Staple system has been developed primarily for the installation of underfloor heating pipe coils over screeded sub-floors, with the pipework itself being held in place using barbed clips, which bite into the insulation. The Timoleon Gridded Insulation boards feature an aluminium foil surface that offers enhanced retention characteristics as well as a convenient grid guide, which assists in achieving a regular pattern at the specified 150 mm centres.

The Foilboard Batten system’s panels are intended to fit between timber battens and feature soft-temper aluminium heat diffusers. This construction ensures that when chipboard, OSB or other flooring is fixed across the top that it is in direct contact with the Foilboard diffusers; improving efficiency of heat delivery.

The pipe runs are rapidly pressed into the channels in the Foilboard panels at 200 mm centres. Timoleon’s technical department provided layout drawings to enable the creation a total of nine separate heating zones across the four bedroom house, fed from one of the manufacturer’s A class Axios manifolds located in the property’s own plant room. The system was designed to perform with flow and return temperatures of 55º and 45º degrees Centigrade. www.timoleon.co.uk Enquiry 65

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Leading Company Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard Harrison Thompson & Co., whose well-known building products include Yeoman Shield, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection and Yeoman Rainguard, one of the UK's leading providers of rainwater systems, has achieved ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS). Speaking on behalf of Harrison Thompson, which also has Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008 accreditation, director Phil Christopher, said: “We are delighted to have achieved the ISO 14001 Standard which demonstrates to customers and staff our commitment to reducing our environmental impact”.

For further details on Yeoman Shield products visit www.yeomanshield.com, email sallyann@ yeomanshield.com or Yeoman Rainguard products visit www.rainguard.co.uk or email sallyann@ rainguard.co.uk. or telephone 0113 279 5854.

Additional Funding For RHI Voucher Training Scheme Announced During Visit To Grant UK

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Timeguard’s new LED NightEYEs are a completely new concept in PIR lighting design. Small and remarkably powerful, these 8W floodlights are compact and stylish enough to be used anywhere, whether as effective security lighting or attractive courtesy lighting. The LED NightEYEs give instant brightness equivalent to 100W but are under half the size of old style halogen designs and use a fraction of the power. Available in black or white, there are also twin versions delivering the equivalent of 200W lighting using a maximum of 16W (2 x 8W) of LED power, and larger 32W options. All promise running costs a tenth or less of a comparable halogen output. With a detection range of 10m the floodlights can be panned and tilted to ensure optimum coverage. www.timeguard.com / csc@timeguiard.com

Greg Barker – Minister of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC)recently visited Grant Engineering UK announcing an additional £150,000 of funding for the RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) Voucher training scheme.

The domestic RHI Scheme provides consumers with the opportunity to earn money from heat generated by a renewable heating source.

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is in place to ensure consumers buying renewable heating systems are safeguarded by consumer protection schemes covering both the products and performance in addition to the quality of product and service installation.

Continuing the Ministerial visit, Grant had the opportunity to showcase their new compact wood pellet condensing boiler, design for the domestic market, the Grant Vecta. www.grantuk.com

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The Next Generation Of Energy Saving Outdoor Lighting

SE Controls’ Smoke And Natural Ventilation Solution For Airbus A new 25,000m2 office building for leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system from SE Controls to provide a comfortable working environment for staff while ensuring that an effective smoke and fire control strategy can be implemented in the event of a fire.

SE Controls was involved in the project from the early stages to clarify the ventilation strategy and provide calculations on the free area requirements for the smoke vents to ensure compliance and performance standards were met. Four separate atrium spaces feature as part of the building, designed

by AWW Architects, and each incorporates 84 Schüco AWS 102 projected top hung vents.

The vents are automatically operated by a total of 336 SCCO 24 30 concealed actuators, which were supplied, installed and commissioned

by SE Controls in partnership with specialist façade contractor, Norking Aluminium.

In addition to installing the actuators, the interface control panels were also supplied, installed and commissioned by SE Controls together with the fire rated cabling, which is completely concealed within the curtain walling.

During day-to-day operation, the natural ventilation system responds to signals from sensors linked to the building management system (BMS) to ensure that the indoor air quality and temperature are maintained within the pre-set parameters to maintain a comfortable working environment.

In the event of a fire, the building’s alarm system signals the natural ventilation system to automatically close all the vents as part of the smoke and fire control strategy.

This not only restricts the flow of oxygen into the building to help suppress the fire but also allows precise control to be taken by fire officers via the system’s manual control points, enabling smoke to be cleared from the relevant atrium. As SE Controls’ actuators and Schüco vents have been tested and proven to meet the European smoke vent standard hEN12101-2 and the Construction Products Regulations that came into force in July 2013, the ventilations system is CE marked and fully compliant. www.secontrols.com Enquiry 69

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Pilots Enjoy ‘Soft Landing’ With Stelrad Radicals!

Two pilots – husband and wife John and Chrystyne Karman – are enjoying the experience of replacing the heating system in their beautiful Sussex home, incorporating the latest energy saving options including the award winning Radical radiators from Stelrad.

the year. There’s a Rehau underfloor heating installation downstairs and upstairs the heat is shared through the award winning Stelrad Radical radiators that have been installed across the upper floor.

The new serial feed radiators from the UK’s leading radiator manufacturer offer a wide range of benefits over traditional parallel feed radiators including an independently assessed 10.5% energy saving, along with much faster heat up and cool down, much increased radiant heat output, and a major contribution to a condensing boiler as the lower return temperature of the circulating water to the boiler ensures the boiler really operates in condensing mode reducing energy use, energy bills and emissions from the heating system.

Why the Radical? John and Chrystyne: “Like many people, although there are UFH systems you can install upstairs we didn’t feel confident of that so we decided to stick with tried and tested technology above ground level. What we didn’t know when we made that decision was that the Radical had recently been launched by Stelrad in the UK, offering a serial feed radiator for the first time with an independently assessed energy saving of 10.5% over standard radiators. “

However wonderful the house, the garden and the location, the Karmans inherited a really cold home! The heating system, such as it was, seriously under performed. So in between flying aeroplanes around the world, they set about revamping their home to make it as cosy and welcoming a property for them and their two wonderful black Labradors as possible.

John is a self-confessed anorak when it comes to heating systems, having done his own research before calling in Simon Connolly of Complete Plumbing Services from Oxted in Surrey, to perform the system integration he required from the components he had selected. He had tracked down a Viessman Vitocrossal 300 condensing gas fired boiler to power the system – before the boiler was actually available in the UK! He ordered it from Germany and it was installed in early 2013. In addition, Viessman solar thermal system arrived and provides at least 50% of the hot water required during

“We were delighted when we found out about the Radical and earmarked them as ‘definites’ for the upstairs. Not just for the lower bills and the lower energy usage though. In addition, using Radical’s helps a condensing boiler such as the Vitocrossal 300 we had selected to operate even better, because the lower return temperatures of the circulating water to the boiler, made sure the boiler operated effectively in condensing mode to get the best possible energy efficiency and energy savings.”

There’s still a lot of work to do in the Karman’s home, with a new Aga being delivered shortly, a new kitchen to install and some decisions to make about stud walls that need to be incorporated upstairs.

But it’s a case of so far so good as far as the Karmans are concerned: “We’re delighted with the way things are progressing and are total converts to the Radical radiators – they look very similar to standard parallel feed radiators but because they are designed for the front panel to heat up first – you benefit from much better radiant heat levels than a standard radiator and because you rarely need a radiator to be belting out 100% of the heat it can – in fact once the system is on it rarely needs to operate at more than 50% of its output capacity, the back panels of the radiators rarely need to heat up… making it even less expensive to use the heating system than we imagined.” www.stelrad.com Enquiry 70

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The Ultimate Profile From Astron The LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the market. Consisting of 600mm wide Aluzinc coated, high tensile strength steel panels, with a 50mm high corrugation, LMR 600 is suitable for roof slopes from 1.0 degrees to 30 degrees and curved roofs with a radius of 70m or more. Each panel is attached to the roof structure by a special clip and a sliding tab assembly which allows the roof to expand and contract in line with changing temperatures. The unique 360 degree double - lock Pittsburgh seam assures the highest standards of watertight integrity. Once the panels are seamed the entire roof forms a monolithic metal membrane. www.astron.biz Enquiry 71

Uni-Click® Dry Verge Gives Total Flexibility With the NHBC decision to make dry fixing of eaves and ridges mandatory, Klober’s new Uni-Click® Dry Verge Plus can be used with all large and medium format concrete tiles. Suitable for pitches from 12.5° to 90° it has a built-in drip tray and is available in brown, slate grey, terracotta and black with matching eaves closures, ridge closures and ridge end caps.

Uni-Click is invariably installed in conjunction with a universal ventilating dry ridge and hip system such as Klober Roll-Fix® which comes in a practical all-in-one kit and is suitable for half round and angle ridge tiles. www.klober.co.uk

High Praise For Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Systems Damaged Victorian down pipes on the Leeds Methodist mission have been replaced with a Cast Iron rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard.

Yeoman Rainguard supplied four replacement stacks to match the original design in 100mm Dia Cast Iron, prepainted Black.

Trevor Parker, Leeds Methodist Mission property and conference manager “We were delighted with the quality of products and prompt service we received from Rainguard. Its specialist skills were very impressive and we were kept advised of progress at every stage of the job, added Trevor.”

Visit www.rainguard.co.uk call 0113 2795854 or email sallyann@rainguard.co.uk Enquiry 73

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Coxdome Sheds New Light On Waylands Academy The re-roofing of an education building dating from the 1950s has included the installation of nearly 70 Coxdome Trade Range Rooflights in different sizes, improving both the appearance and the thermal performance of the building while offering optimum natural daylighting to areas such as corridors and kitchens as well as classrooms.

The decision to replace the 60 year old existing rooflights was taken for a number of reasons aside from their actual aged appearance, many of them leaking and offering poor security as well as little insulation.

By contrast, the double-skinned polycarbonate enclosures to the Coxdome Trade Range rooflights offers much improved thermal performance and the avoidance of condensation. In addition, while the 67 contemporary Coxdome units offer good standards or airtightness and weather resistance where the domes seal against their frame, they were specified with either trickle ventilators or manually operated vents, depending on their location. The rooflight dimensions also varied with sizes including 1050 x 1050 mm and 1000 x 2200 mm.

A proportion of the new Coxdomes were supplied with kerb adaptors to assist with incorporating them into the high performance built-up felt system. The new Coxdome rooflights with their tough but low weight polycarbonate domes proved easy to handle and straightforward to fit for Faber Roofing’s operatives, while the upstands offer an ideal slope up which to dress the roof-covering.

The Coxdome Trade Range comprises an ‘out-of-plane’ universal rooflight system available in a choice of shapes and sizes, as well as double, treble and quadruple skinned options.

The CE marked range not only meets Building Regulations, but with the roof membrane dressed up the splayed or vertical sides to the PVC-u upstands, the completed installation offers unrivalled resistance to rain penetration. In the case of the double glazed rooflights specified for the different areas of Waylands Academy their construction provides a U-value of 2.6 W/m2 K and a sound reduction figure of 20 dB. High security fixings are incorporated as standard. www.jet-cox.co.uk Enquiry 74

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RIEFA Lightweight Living Roofs Riefa boards are a new type of green roof substrate. They are a hi-tech fibre board made from organically grown and sustainable natural resources, including rye flour and tree bark.

The manufacturing process is essentially the same as baking: the ingredients are mixed in dough bins and then baked in second- life biscuit ovens.

Riefa boards are primarily used as an insulation board in the manufacture of doors and as a sound insulation in partition walls. The dimensions of the boards in their dry condition are 18mm thick and 2400 x 1200 mm, and they only weigh 1kg. This makes them very easy to transport and distribute across the roof. The Riefa organic fibre roof-growing medium is made and produced in a demonstrably sustainable way, it is the light, fits neatly into place, its low depth profile doing away with the need for expensive alterations to parapets.

Easily installed over tired or redundant roof covers, a simple rubber membrane overlay eliminates the need for expensive removal and removes the need for the disposal of hazardous oil-based systems.

Contractors do not need specialist skills to install the Riefa system. It fits seamlessly onto sloping, pitched or shaped roofs of all kinds. Nutrient rich and superb at retaining water, Riefa boards have been tested to destruction as a growing medium. www.riefagreenroof.co.uk Enquiry 75

Kemper System Helps Huddersfield Uni Build On Bio-Diversity Liquid roofing and waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has helped enhance both biodiversity and energy efficiency at Huddersfield University by working collaboratively with the roofing contractor and green roof specialist on a series of new build green and warm roofs.

Huddersfield University has invested in the construction of four new buildings designed by architects, Watson Batty, including a new sports hall, Dean’s office and corporate suite. Constructed with a single steel frame, all the buildings adjoin each other but rise to different heights. Green roofs were specified for three areas, including the new sports hall, and a warm roof was selected for the corporate suite.

Kemper System worked closely with the architects, the roofing contractor, Cawston Roofing, and green roof supplier, ABG, to develop a series of warm roof and green roof systems that would take account of different roof levels, aspect and bio-diversity of the planting required to meet the University’s objectives. The green roof solution was to use Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane and an innovative ‘blue roof’ drainage system, designed by ABG. The blue roof puts a high density polyethylene (HDP) reservoir under the growing medium to replace the more conventional SUDS system and avoid costly and time-consuming excavation of separate drainage tanks. The roof build up was inverted by applying the FLL certified root-resistant Kemperol V210 waterproofing membrane first, followed by the insulation, the blue roof drainage reservoir and then the growing medium.

Explains Nick O’Mara from Cawston Roofing: “This project demonstrates how important it is to consider specification decisions in a holistic sense rather than thinking about material costs in isolation. For the green roof system, avoiding the need for a SUDS system saved time, money and costs on site. For the waterproofing membrane, using Kemperol V210 meant that we could be more flexible with the programme and more creative with the roof build up as well as providing an FLL certified root-resistant and robust waterproofing membrane with a BBA certified service life in excess of 25 years.” www.kempersystem.co.uk Enquiry 76

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Eurobrick X-Clad Receives BBA Accreditation Bristol-based Eurobrick has received British Board of Agrément (BBA) accreditation for its popular X-Clad brick-slip cladding system. The independent third party certification gives Eurobrick customers the knowledge that they are purchasing a quality product that has been rigorously tested and scutinised. X-Clad had already been certified for over 20 years, but now Eurobrick has made the move to BBA. The X-Clad system is an attractive brick slip cladding that insulates, rejuvenates, is versatile, easy to install and is environmentally sustainable. Eurobrick was the first company to introduce an insulated system to the UK over 23 years ago and since then has built up a large, diverse client base. www.eurobrick.co.uk Enquiry 77

Diffused Daylighting At The National Football Centre One of the world’s largest sporting facilities to use Kalwall® with aerogel insulation technology is St George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre and training ground in Burtonon-Trent. Of particular interest is the full-size indoor football pitch and separate sports hall both of which are side lit by natural light using Kalwall. The cladding admits MuseumQuality Daylighting™, flooding the interior with natural diffused daylight while eliminating glare and shadows to create perfect playing conditions. The architects have also maximised the highest levels of insulation and energy efficiency, whilst still maximising daylight, by incorporating an aerogel within 950sqm of the 2780sqm of Kalwall used on the site. This produces a remarkable insulating ‘U’ value of 0.28W/m2K, equivalent to a solid wall. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

Carea Cladding Fits The Bill Inside And Out At New £36M Tresham College

At the new £36 million Tresham College on the Corby Campus in Northamptonshire, Carea Acantha cladding created a stylish and decorative external façade and internal walling system whilst helping to deliver outstanding levels of sustainability and energy efficiency. Carea cladding was installed internally and externally to complete the stunning aesthetic – whilst offering superb thermal insulation, protecting the building against changes in temperature and eliminating thermal bridging.

Providing excellent thermal efficiency and comprising around 95% natural minerals – Acantha proved a highly sustainable choice.

Carea Acantha composite stone panels are designed for building ventilated facades with insulation and non-ventilated facades without insulation. Available in a range of colours, textures and sizes, the panels were supplied in speckled ‘Joal’ and two finishes – gloss and riven. These were then installed in alternate horizontal bands to create a modern, attractive finish in line with the overall contemporary aesthetic. www.carea.uk.com Enquiry 79

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Bank is Fully Protected by Remmers The facade of a Grade 1 listed, four storey high building in London required extensive stone and concrete restoration. Concrete & Corrosion Consultancy Practice was appointed as technical project managers for the refurbishment works.

The ornate stone and cornice banding of the facade were being corroded through excessive weathering. Remmers protective coating systems were chosen to meet the highly demanding specification and multiple facade finishes including Limestone.

Repairs were carried out using Betofix R2, a high build, fast curing concrete repair mortar. Remmers Restoration Mortar was also selected for its ideal restoration and reprofiling properties for masonry as well as ornamental building elements.

Finally, Remmers Elastoflex Facade Paint was applied for its excellent anticarbonation characteristics, resistance to weathering and crack bridging ability. The works were completed within budget and ahead of the tight program, to the clients delight! www.remmers.co.uk Enquiry 80

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Recent Developments Revealed In Shackerley’s New Sureclad® Façades Brochure Shackerley’s new ventilated cladding brochure reveals an extended Sureclad® Ceramic Granite Collection and an impressive gallery of Sureclad® façade projects, some of which are the result of a rapidly expanding strategic partnership with Kingspan, where Shackerley’s ceramic granite has been installed as a premium quality façade with the BENCHMARK Karrier Engineered System.

The 124-page catalogue introduces a range of additional Sureclad façade materials, including a comprehensive range of attractive large format engineered stone options, prefabricated in the same way as Shackerley’s ceramic granite panels at the company’s ISO 9001 certified production facilities in Lancashire.

Sureclad® meets all relevant British and European standards, CWCT standards for systemised building envelopes and NHBC technical requirements. Punishing architectural and engineering assessments in Philadelphia have also proved its suitability for installation in earthquake and hurricane zones. www.shackerley.com Enquiry 81

Brick - First Construction Product To Be Awarded Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Following a Life Cycle Assessment carried out by the BRE for Sustainable Products, the Brick Development Association’s (BDA) generic brick has been awarded an Environmental Product Declaration. The generic brick is the first construction industry product to be verified under BRE Global’s recently launched EN15804 Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) scheme.

The EPD was presented to Alan Baxter, the Chairman of the BDA at an Industry Day held in London on 12th December 2013 who commented: ‘“With origins that date back to 7000 BC, the generic brick has demonstrated its continued relevance in this era of sustainable construction. We’ve always known that our material had great green credentials now we have the independent evidence that proves it”.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Life Cycle Assessment based tool used to communicate the environmental performance of a product. It is based on an internationally-agreed system for calculating and reporting environmental impacts of construction products. All EPD must be third-party verified. The BDA’s EPD has been prepared using a set of product category rules designed specifically for all construction products.

BRE Global is internationally recognised for its expertise in the field of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Having worked closely with industry to develop the Green Guide and Environmental Profiles Certification Scheme, it consulted with fellow internationally recognised LCA experts in developing a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment methodology for construction products in line with the European standard EN 15804:2012. www.brick.org.uk Enquiry 82

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Lathams’ Latest Cladding Gets Trada Approval

Accoya®LathamCLAD - the modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding – is now available from all eight of James Latham’s timber depots. Created from sustainably sourced wood and completely non-toxic, Accoya®LathamCLAD is a revolution in wood technology. And with the 15mm profile having recently received TRADA approval for use as an external cladding product, Accoya®LathamCLAD is a perfect solution for exterior cladding, siding and façades where the wider board offers numerous features and benefits including enhanced aesthetics, less frequent maintenance, dimensional stability, durability and improved insulation values.

Suitable for horizontal or vertical installation, Accoya®LathamCLAD can be used to create simple or complex designs. And with a choice of factory coating finishes, it can be opaque coated or, for those wishing to enjoy the natural look of wood, translucent coated. Plus, with a 50-year guarantee when used externally, Accoya®LathamCLAD’s low maintenance requirements add to its ‘whole life’ cost effectiveness and environmental credentials and this versatility makes it ideal for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Paul Leach, James Latham’s Group Product Sales & Development Manager for Accoya said, “When it comes to cladding, Accoya®LathamCLAD ticks all the boxes and is the perfect solution for many exterior applications which were once only feasible with non-sustainable material. Use of the wider cladding boards is allowed by the improved dimensional stability, plus cladding joints do not open, tolerances remain tight and twist is prevented. In addition, the wood’s natural appearance is retained for longer, thanks to the superior resistance to the effects of UV exposure.”

He added, “Accoya®LathamCLAD is a fantastic material for external specification and fits perfectly with our already established range of sustainable products.” In addition to cladding, sidings and facades, Accoya® wood is also ideal for windows, doors and decking. ACCOYA® and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks owned by Titan Wood Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accsys Technologies PLC, and may not be used or reproduced without written permission. www.lathamtimber.co.uk Enquiry 83

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BDA Organises Structural Masonry Day In collaboration with Arup, the Brick Development Association (BDA) which represents the UK Brick Industry, is organising a Structural Masonry Day on 3rd April, as part of its annual seminar series.

Leading experts in structural masonry design will be on hand to offer authoritative advice on masonry prefabrications and movement in masonry as well as case studies on innovative structural solutions.

There will also be practical demonstrations on thin joint construction.

The event will be held at Arup’s Symposium Room, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ from 10am to 4pm.

Tickets cost £75 (plus VAT) including lunch and refreshments and can be purchased by visiting the BDA’s website: www.brick.org.uk/2013/10/ bda-structural-masonry-day/. www.brick.org.uk

Simpson Strong Tie Unveils New Product Range For The Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction Industry Simpson Strong Tie kicks off 2014 with the launch of a full range of performance tested connection solutions for the steel frame construction industry.

Developed for use with light gauge steel, this innovative range of time saving brackets, clip connectors and holdown systems also includes collated fastenings and heavy duty anchoring products - all fully tested and available from one source.

Simpson Strong Tie has also developed a new line of connectors within this range especially for buildings which have “over sail” structures, as part of its commitment to expand its range for light gauge steel applications. A new brochure which includes installation advice and performance values is available as a hard copy or as a PDF download from www.strongtie.co.uk Enquiry 84

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Ancon Launches BIM Object Library ANCON has launched a comprehensive BIM Object library to support the industry’s transition to digital building modelling. Available free from the NBS National BIM Library, the new data-rich BIM Objects allow Ancon products to be easily incorporated into a 3D building model and its associated component database. Offered as part of the NBS portfolio, users can be confident each file has been quality-checked by the NBS team, catalogued in line with the National Building Specification and has a product structure designed to work seamlessly with the BIM specification tool NBS Create, as well as being compatible with COBie spreadsheets and IFC data exchanges. These NBS-verified BIM files can also be downloaded from the Ancon website.

To download Ancon BIM objects visit www.NationalBIMLibrary.com/Ancon or www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry 86

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Lindapter Hollo-Bolts Used On New Stonehenge Visitor Centre Lindapter’s High Clamping Force (HCF) Hollo-Bolt was used to connect structural glass fins to the primary steelwork of the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre. The fins in turn support the walls of the glass box structure; one of the centre’s two ‘pods’, covered by an undulating roof supported by 211 steel beams.

A range of size M16 and M20 Hollo-Bolts were specified by the Designers & Engineers of the structural glazing, Vitrine Systems, to connect the glass fins to the RHS perimeter ring beams supporting the transparent glass panels that formed the exterior of the ‘pod’ housing the Visitor Centre’s café and shop. The Hollo-Bolt connections comfortably fulfilled all load requirements, which ranged from 20kN to 30kN depending on the connection location.

The discreet and easy to install Hollo-Bolt provided the ideal connection method for this project where on-site access limitations posed a potential problem.

The closed RHS steel made Hollo-Bolts the preferred connection method as they offered a reliable and high strength connection with independently approved safe working loads that could be installed using just handtools; a range of benefits that could not be matched by any alternative connection method.

The £27 million Stonehenge Visitors Centre development was completed on time and on budget and opened to visitors in December 2013. The completed structure provides a striking gateway to the monument site for the 900,000 people who visit Stonehenge each year.

The Hollo-Bolt HCF features a patented High Clamping Force mechanism that produces three times the clamping force when compared to the same sized product without the mechanism. To learn more about the Hollo-Bolt product range and how the HCF mechanism works visit www.hollo-bolt.com Enquiry 87

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Stannah Modernise Car Park Lifts In Taunton

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The Old Market multi-storey car park in Paul Street, in the heart of

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Taunton has been the subject of refurbishment that centres on the three very well-used passenger lifts. The South West England and South Wales branch of national lift company Stannah Lift Services has completed the comprehensive modernisation of a duplex of lifts adjacent to the central stairway and a single lift adjacent to the access on the opposite side of the building. Both the corresponding motor rooms were also refurbished.

All three lifts are 6-stop traction lifts, the duplex lifts each catering for 16 persons/1250kg and the single lift being a 13-person/ 975kg capacity.

Managing Director: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This project is now completed and I wanted to make you aware of the first class service your team has given in achieving a good result on what was, a very contentious and politically sensitive site. From the outset, your sales advisor showed nothing but confidence in what your company could achieve and what the outcome would be, whilst his colleagues on site carried out the donkey work to make sure things happened in a timely manner with additional technical support in the background smoothed the way.

Working with South West One Ltd on behalf of Taunton Deane Borough Council, Stannah won the competitive tender, removed old equipment and installed new lifts in just 18 weeks, on time and in budget.

I visited the site almost every day and was always greeted with a smile and an air of confident, competence which was very reassuring. My special thanks must go to your supervisor who fine-tuned everything, leaving nothing for my Consultant to pick up on - a rare achievement indeed!

Robert Erskine, Senior Building Surveyor with South West One, was delighted with the work of the Stannah Lift Services South West team, putting it in writing to the

With no adverse complaints from the public throughout the works, my thanks go to them all and I trust our paths will cross in the future.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The scope of the work included new traction drive systems with a high performance motor gear unit for each lift, new electronic controllers and totally refurbished lift cars and landing doors.

Each lift was completed simultaneously, in order to maintain sufficient public access over the six car park levels.

The duplex pair is cleverly and very neatly linked to one call button, positioned centrally between the two lifts, doing away with the usual confusion of which lift to call and where they both are. The stateof-the-art controller does all the work for you, as the pair of lifts work together to serve the user quickly, efficiently and saves energy by eliminating unnecessary travel.

The lift is extremely quiet and the ride within the bright, spacious, brushed steel lift car is exceptional. www.stannahlifts.co.uk Enquiry 88

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TAPER-LOC System Eases Balustrade Installation At New Olympia Swimming And Leisure

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C.R. Laurence’s TAPER-LOC™ System has facilitated a speedy and simple installation of a new glass balustrade system at Dundee’s eagerly awaited new Olympia swimming and leisure complex.

The brand new complex features a 50 metre competition pool, wave pool, rapid river, dive pool, flumes and fitness suite. The Main Pool incorporates a movable floor and end walls to enable it to be reconfigured into a 25 metre Training Pool for clubs and public lane swimming.

The TAPER-LOC System was used to create a beautiful frameless balustrade in several areas of the pool and leisure complex. The clean lines of balustrade solution offered a simple but effective method to enclose the different types of seating and staircase arrangements.

TAPER-LOC is the simple way to install glass railings and balustrades it is 50% faster to install than traditional alternatives and as it is a totally dry glaze system there is no need for wet cement. The product is completely unique because it uses a horizontal TAPER-LOC design, which allows the system to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set easily and efficiently. The TAPERLOC™ System conforms to BS6180:2011 and is ideal for replacing scratched and broken panels in existing applications.

job easier but keeps costs to a minimum.

Their products are also backed up with an excellent Technical Support division.”

Wattie Milne, of METALtech – Architectural Metalwork and Structural Glass Specialists who installed all the metalwork and the TAPER-LOC system, commented, “CRL’s range of Architectural Hardware is firstrate. In particularly, their TAPER-LOC™ System enabled a fast and efficient installation, which not only makes our

For further information regarding C.R. Laurence’s TAPER-LOC Dry Glaze Balustrade System, or any other product from their extensive Architectural Hardware range, contact them on freephone 00 800 0421 6144, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or refer to www.taper-loc.co.uk

Chris Pepper, Business Development Manager for CRL commented: “This was a great project to be involved with and we are pleased the TAPER-LOC system was the preferred method for installing the balustrading. The TAPER-LOC system has been used for a number of years now on numerous high calibre projects”

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Beautiful Balustrades Enhance Idyllic Location The brief for this private project in the beautiful rural town of Ambleside in the Lake District, was to design, supply and install glass and stainless steel balustrade to the terrace areas, the stone staircase and to the balcony of the master bedroom. The client required a frameless system but without a base channel, and a curved handrail following the line of the stonework.

Q-railing recommended faceted glass under the curved handrail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; base clamps in the centre of each glass providing secure, sturdy fixings to the floor. The same system was used on the straight railing and the stairway to ensure continuity. This is just one of the several balustrade systems offered by Q-railing enabling designers to choose a combination of products to suit any application.

The whole project was site surveyed and drawn up by the inhouse engineering team at Q-railing Recommended Installer, S&P Structures Ltd, accurately calculating radii for the handrail and the sizes for the glass panels to guarantee the functionality and aesthetics of the installation.

The project was completed to schedule and the client was delighted with the final result. www.q-railing.co.uk Enquiry 90

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Nvelope Supports Bradford College

A recently built college in Bradford has benefitted from vertical cladding support systems from NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding specialist. The new six storey learning centre has been fitted with NVELOPE’s NV1 system to support 3800m2 of sandstone cladding.

There was limited space on site due to the restrictions of a city centre project.

Storage around the site was limited and all deliveries were scheduled to arrive on a timely manner. While this was an issue, the ability to fix the NVELOPE brackets quickly and easily helped speed up the installation.

In 2011, the Government provided the city of Bradford with a budget of £17 million to kick start the regeneration of the area. Bradford College is currently in the process of developing its multi-million pound campus situated in the centre of the Bradford. The two year project to construct the technology-rich learning centre is on track to be completed by September 2014. Lakesmere, building envelope specialists specified NVELOPE’s NV1 systems due to its ease of installation.

NVELOPE’s NV1 flexible point brackets were well suited for this project as they allow for expansion and contraction of the cladding when under strain from various weather conditions including strong winds. The NV ranges provides a secure fixing solution for façade materials including high pressure laminate (HPL), timber, weatherboard, fibre cement, fibre concrete, ceramic, thin stone, aluminium composite material (ACM) and many other metals. They are available pre-assembled with thermal isolators to help reduce thermal bridging and also prevent a chemical reaction which could occur between the aluminium bracket and the line in a concrete frame. Stand off sizes for the vertical range are from 40 – 300 mm.

NVELOPE holds extensive stock to ensure orders can always be met and where necessary, immediate delivery can be provided. All NVELOPE cladding systems can be engineered to project specific requirements thanks to the expertise of its technical design support service. This provides architects and specifiers freedom with an almost infinite range of façade appearance and layout options.

Manufactured in the UK and developed using the highest specification alloys, NVELOPE products and systems are ideal for supporting a wide variety of façade materials.

For further information on NVELOPE Rainscreen Systems, visit www.nvelope.com or call the company direct on +44 (0)1707 333 396.

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“The NV1 is a very simple hands free bracket system, which was easy to align and adjust on the job” says John Dickson, Construction Manager of Lakesmere. “We have used similar systems before, however we have never installed sandstone cladding. For this reason, we wanted to work with a support bracket which we were confident in. NVELOPE’s NV1 is an excellent product which allowed us to overcome problems on site.”

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New School Opens To Meet The Severe Shortage Of Places In Barking And Dagenham Using Yorkon Building System

A new primary school constructed using the revolutionary Yorkon building system from the Portakabin Group, has opened to help meet the severe shortage of places in Barking and Dagenham. Riverside School is the third Yorkon project to be completed by the Portakabin Group for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council, working with delivery partner Cornerstone Property Assets. This follows the successful delivery of additional classrooms at Trinity School and Robert Clack School.

David Laws, Minister of State for Schools, recently announced that 417,000 extra school places in England are urgently required by 2015 following demographic changes (source: Targeted capital funding for new school places, gov.uk). Barking and Dagenham has one of the fastest-growing school-age populations in the country and this latest project will help to address the issue.

Designed by Surface to Air Architects, the two-storey primary school is located on the site of a former city farm, and is the first stage of a complex three-stage project. The scheme has been built as a three-form entry primary school, but the Yorkon building system is sufficiently flexible to enable it to be used initially as a secondary school, pending its move to a permanent site.

Phase two will revert the building back to a primary school and will include full landscaping, and construction of a multi-use games area, football pitch, flood lighting and further play areas. The final stage will accommodate a change to a five-form entry primary school, which will see the scheme doubling in size, with a sports hall linking the two buildings.

The Portakabin Group’s Yorkon building system has reduced the number of steel-framed modules by half, to only 48 18m long units, and was handed over just 14 weeks after the building arrived on site. This solution was a more flexible alternative for the Council because it allows the space to be easily reconfigured to meet the needs of both a primary and a secondary school, helping it to quickly respond to the urgent demand for

places. Each module was delivered with a high performance concrete floor already in place providing a robust finish for a demanding education environment.

Commenting on the project, Andrew Roberts, Head of Riverside School said, “We are really impressed with the finished building. It definitely exceeded our expectations and feels incredibly solid and robust. The classrooms are spacious and bright, and the corridors are very wide so there is no need to ask students to keep to one side when going to and from lessons. We particularly like the lovely vibrant design on the outside of the building, which reflects different colours throughout the day and makes the building feel very welcoming. Overall, we are very proud of our new school building and when it reverts to a primary school, the Yorkon building system will allow us to increase capacity really easily with much less disruption to teaching.”

Tim Byles, Chief Executive for delivery partner, Cornerstone Property Assets, said, “Yorkon offers a best-in-class solution to the crisis in pupil places that is challenging local authorities right across the country. To be able to establish a brand new, high quality school within such a short time frame, and on budget is no small achievement, and we were delighted to play our part in helping Riverside School become part of the local education landscape.”

Externally, the building is finished in bronze, blue, green and grey, creating a strong identity for the new school. The campus will also include a car park, cycle store and fenced outside playing area. Facilities include 22 classrooms, configured as science laboratories, art and technology rooms and general classrooms; an ICT room, library, staff room, administrative areas, toilets, full catering kitchen, and a music room with acoustic protection.

The Yorkon building system offers 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. For further information about the Yorkon off-site building system for education projects, call 0845 2000 123, email contact@yorkon.co.uk or seewww.yorkon.info/newsystem Enquiry 92

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A Winning Performance In The “Golden Mile” – Great West House, Brentford

Forming part of what is known as Brentford’s “Golden Mile” business area; Great West House with its L-plan design is an iconic 1960’s tower.

Dominating the skyline from the elevated M4, Great West House provides office accommodation for a number of blue-chip British and worldwide organisations, including BSkyB, Page One Communications and Air India.

Known as GW1 and GW2 the paired buildings are owned by commercial property investment company CLS Holdings plc and operated by Instant Office Ltd as a Business Centre providing fully furnished office suites, conference rooms, catering and leisure facilities.

An extensive programme of refurbishment and upgrade has ensured that the buildings provide contemporary accommodation to a high standard. However with energy performance now assuming greater importance for building owners and managers the original metal windows are also being enhanced to improve standards of thermal insulation and comfort.

The chosen solution is Selectaglaze’s bespoke Secondary Glazing with high performance seals which reduces heat loss by more than 50% and minimises air leakage. Comfort is improved and energy demand reduced. The secondary windows are fully fabricated offsite allowing rapid installation and minimal disruption to the day to day business of the building.

Thermography tests conducted by Thermascan clearly demonstrate that floors with secondary glazing perform considerably better than those with original glazing.

Thermographic imagery demonstrates the effectiveness of secondary glazing within this 1960’s office block.

Ar1 denotes the area treated with secondary glazing, showing minimum heat loss. Ar2 demonstrates the untreated area.

Secondary glazing also offers significant noise insulation, typically a 45dB reduction, and is extensively used to combat traffic and aircraft noise in offices, hotels and residential areas. Effective security can also be achieved using locks and strengthened glass.

Selectaglaze, founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004 is the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing. Products are independently tested for thermal insulation, sound attenuation and security. Secure products have ‘Police preferred speciation’ under the Secured by Design initiative.

Selectaglaze offers a free technical advisory service and a RIBA approved CPD seminar to professional designers.

For further information or literature please contact the Marketing Department on 01727 837271; e-mail enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit the company’s comprehensive website at www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry 93

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Sensitive Solution For Historic Castle

Visitors to Durlston Castle will never feel a chill as they take in the spectacular views of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Electrical underfloor heating from Speedheat was chosen to overcome a potential floor height problem in the Belvedere viewing room and two cloakrooms during the £5.5 million restoration of the historic Grade 2 listed building. The restoration of the Victorian castle, now the Gateway Centre for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, involved a mix of traditional and modern construction methods. Explained Rob Hooker, managing director of main contractor Greendale Construction: “There were many conservation issues that had to be considered. Among them were restrictions on the floor height in the Belvedere and cloakrooms, where underfloor heating was to be installed. “Because the Speedheat system is only 2mm deep, overlaid with a thin latex screed and the final floor covering, there was no noticeable increase in floor height.”

Durlston Castle near Swanage is owned by Dorset County Council and is part of the Durlston Country Park and national nature reserve. Among the first visitors to appreciate the comfort of warmth from the floor up while admiring the 360degree panoramic view from the Belvedere was Princess Anne when she officially opened the castle. www.speedheat.co.uk Enquiry 94

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Wrightstyle Designs And Fabricates For Capital Heritage Project Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based steel and aluminium glass company, has completed a major back-to-the-future heritage project in London. The project involved the conversion of a 5-storey 18th century commercial building between Marylebone Road and Baker Street into a residential property. The design challenge was to respect the design of the building’s 60 external windows, while upgrading the external envelope to meet modern thermal and acoustic standards.

The solution was to use Jansen Arte slimline heritage thermally broken windows in a secondary glazing configuration that complemented the restored external sash windows.

Wrightstyle custom-designed and fabricated the Arte systems, which allows for windows in the Bauhaus style to be perfectly reconstructed with ultra-slimline composite profiles.

Wrightstyle has also recently significantly extended its system range by becoming a network partner for global building envelope giant Schueco.

The Schueco accredited scheme gives customers the assurance that its fabrication and installation partners have been highly trained and approved to supply the company’s enhanced aluminium and steel glazing systems.

“The London heritage contract underlines our custom design capability, working in either steel or aluminium, to deliver a complete design, fabrication and installation service - a one-stop solution for all internal or external glazing system requirements,” said Lee Coates, Wrightstyle’s technical director. www.wrightstyle.co.uk Enquiry 95

Coxdome Rooflight Delivers Daylight For Bespoke Office Pods A north of England based company specializing in serving the growing trend for working from home, is making use of circular Coxdome rooflights in order to deliver daylight into its customized spherical-shaped office pods.

Archipod Limited is to be found on the Elvington Industrial Estate in Yorkshire and markets its distinctive, stand-alone structures as being suitable for use as a workplace, studio, hobby room, children’s play-space or outside entertainment room. There are two sizes to choose from – the 2.9 metre diameter archipod or the one metre larger fatpod – though both feature a Coxdome Circular Rooflight at the centre to their roof area.

The Coxdome Circular Rooflight is available in a range of sizes from 600mm – going up in 100mm increments – to 2200mm diameter.

With a choice of double, triple or quadruple skins, the domes are manufactured from 3mm Polycarbonate and the upstands from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Glazing is available in Clear, Diffused, Opal, or Cool & Clear. Hinged opening domes are available either manually or electrically operated, while all the ventilation frames are manufactured from extruded white PVC-u sections.

As selected in this instance by Archipod, the manually operated option is supplied with a spindle gear and is operated from floor level using a winding pole: ventilation is controlled with a maximum opening of approximately 300mm The electrically powered alternative uses a chain link actuator and is driven using a 240V mains supply. A toggle switch is supplied as standard. Rain, wind and temperature sensors along with a remote control can also be specified for the electrically operated version. The well insulated Coxdome in fact combines with a thermally efficient shell that places glass-fibre and high performance foil insulation into a construction featuring curved plywood and plasterboard lining. The curved desk and fittings are then installed while cedar shingles present an equally environmentally-friendly face to the garden and occupants of the main building. www.jet-cox.co.uk Enquiry 96

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Schöck Prevents Thermal Bridging In Major New Irish Distillery

Marketing and distribution across Ireland of the major Pernod Ricard premium wine and spirit brands, such as Malibu; Jacob's Creek; Brancott Estate and Mumm; is big business for Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. However, the company’s real heritage is in its whiskey brands, particularly Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced at the main distillery in Midleton, County Cork.

Sustainability has always played a significant part in Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard's development programmes and the current expansion is no exception. A challenge taken up by the architect John Morehead, of Wain Morehead Architects, who comments: “We were able to incorporate all the tools and techniques we used from doing passivhaus buildings and apply it to this building”.

The 21.5m high pot still hall building envelope is designed to a very high level of thermal performance and one of the design factors that had to be taken into account was the prevention of thermal bridging. There is of course a regulatory need to reduce local heat loss and CO2 emissions. But in addition, condensation can be a potential problem too, frequently resulting in structural integrity problems – and even mould growth, which brings its own set of health risks to personnel.

The pot still hall has an overhanging roof element and this is insulated to the top, leading edge and underside on the north elevation and part return on the east and west elevations over a glazed wall. To prevent any risk of thermal bridging at these roof overhang connectivity points, the structural elements to the primary steel are isolated from the interior environment using Isokorb structural thermal break units from Schöck.

The Isokorb is one of the most sophisticated solutions on the market, for the prevention of thermal bridging in connective situations; and has been supplied for the project by Contech Accessories, of Tullow, County Carlow, the Schöck sales partner and sole distributor for Ireland. The Isokorb offers outstanding thermal efficiency and unrivalled application options, allowing connections to be made between concreteto-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel. One of the modular connection types even allows the retro-fitting of balconies in certain situations. At Midleton, it is the KST-QST module for steel-to-steel applications that has been specified. The

KST modules are unique in being able to withstand extremely demanding loads and incorporate stainless steel components to ensure corrosion protection and minimise thermal conductivity. Due to their thermal insulation properties, the Isokorb modules dramatically reduce energy loss in connective areas by guaranteeing that there is uniformity between cantilever structures and the internal structure at the thermal envelope. They also transfer load and maintain full structural integrity, while at the same time enabling inner surface area temperatures to remain well in excess of those likely to cause mould formation and condensation. The units are easy to fit with regular end-plate connections and all available steel profiles can be bolted on.

The entire Schöck Isokorb range provides BBA Certification and LABC Registration, and comfortably exceeds the requirements of BRE IP1/06 and Part L of the UK and Irish Building Regulations. These state that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI), must be greater than, or equal to, 0.50 for commercial buildings, a requirement comfortably exceeded by incorporating the Isokorb into the design.

There is also compliance with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2009, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings, and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. Here, the lambda values of the Schöck Isokorb® enables energy loss through balconies, canopies and other cantilever parts of the building to be reduced by as much as 84% to 91%.

A ‘Specifiers Handbook‘ is available which provides an overview and introduction to the Schöck Isokorb®., and there is a thoroughly comprehensive 236 page ‘Technical Guide’ which displays in detail the complete range of thermal break applications for all construction types – concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel, steel-to-steel and concrete-to-timber. www.schoeck.co.uk Enquiry 97

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VMZINC Perforated Composite Panels At Stonehenge Visitor Centre

The immediate visual aesthetic of the new £27m, 1515m2 Stonehenge visitor centre stems from its combination of glass and timber facades. At closer quarters, however, the 36 x 78.4 metres canopy and its 211 canted steel supports undoubtedly take the eye. 3600m2 of VMZINC Composite panels in QUARTZ-ZINC® have been used for the underside soffit area, the edge of which has an elaborate pattern of perforations. The multi-layered panels are made up of two 0.5 mm thick zinc sheets bonded either side of a mineral-rich polyethylene core. Though only 4mm thick overall, they offer exceptional smoothness, rigidity and dimensional stability and as a result can be used in lengths of up to 6 metres.

Australia’s Denton Corker Marshall won the competition to build the centre twice. Their first scheme was dropped when government budget cuts forced abandonment of a plan to build a tunnel to hide the A303. They responded to the World Heritage Site requirements by designing another building of contemporary style at ‘Airman’s Corner’.

A natural palette suited to the rural landscape was a key element of the brief and zinc was chosen for its sustainability, colour retention and self-protecting patina.

The building has been designed to sit lightly in the landscape and to be demonstrably reversible. Its position in one of the lowest lying areas and remote location, distant from residential development, minimises any visual intrusion in the landscape. The contemporary steel structure and lightweight framed walls require minimal substructure so that, if removed, residual environmental impact will be minimal. Attention of up to 1,000,000 visitors each year will undoubtedly be drawn to the zinc by the height of the building which, at up to 8 metres is comparable to the tallest trilithon stones.

In addition to being visually distinctive, the canopy is considered to be one of the most notable architectural elements of the design. The building has been designed to achieve high sustainability targets so local, recyclable and renewable materials were used wherever possible. A sustainable, fuel-efficient approach to heating and cooling greatly reduces energy use and carbon emissions while VMZINC was able to demonstrate that over 90% of material used in construction projects is already being recycled.

Energy consumption in zinc manufacturing is also by far the lowest of any metal façade or roofing system.

Not only can it be rolled at a lower temperature, less than half the energy is used in the manufacturing process compared with copper, stainless steel or aluminium. Air emissions are as little as 0.05mg/m3 while analysis of zinc concentrations in the Rhine, which passes through one of Europe’s areas of greatest industrial intensity, confirms that the balance is well within accepted environmental limits. Such was the interest in zinc that the pod beneath the roof which provides ticketing and guide facilities is also clad in it. It provides a notable contrast to the timber and glass without suggesting that the divergent materials clash. With its range of colours now extending to blue, green, red and brown the scope it provides has never been greater. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry 98

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Notes from the Comar design team...

Standard profiles range allows Capped, 2 or 4sided Structural Glazing.

High span profiles keep same box sizes throughout the facade with greater spanning ability.

BIM ready Models.

Comar keep all profiles in stock = market leading delivery.

Highest Ix and Iy values in the industry.

Concealed vent for discrete ventilation.

Facetted options 7.5 o convex or concave.

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comar 6EFT Curtain Walling - Capped, 2sided SG and 4sided SG Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have designed additional mullions, transoms and feature cover-caps to Comar 6EFT to launch the most comprehensive 50mm curtain wall system available today. After extensive research with our architectural and fabricator network we are pleased to offer additional high span mullions and transoms with the highest Ix and Iy values in the industry, allowing you to span further or keep the same flush box size throughout glazed areas.

From one range of profiles Comar 6EFT offers capped, 2sided structural glazing with vertical or horizontal capping and 4sided structural glazing. Comar 6EFT 4sided SG offers the slimmest structural glazing joint available today and can be either silicon or EPDM gasket sealed.

For details and downloads, take a look at www.comar-alu.co.uk today.

We are pleased to offer BIM families to our architectural and contractor colleagues, please email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk for further information.

For more information about comar6EFT please contact us: + 44(0) 20 8685 9685 Tel: Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk

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