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www.isgplc.com Title: ISG Delivers United Airlines Terminal 2 Projects Location: London Heathrow’s Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal Architect: ISG Plc
ISG has successfully completed a series of projects for United Airlines at London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal, which was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 23rd June, 2014. As part of the Terminal 2 project, ISG assisted with the creation of the 22,000 sq ft United Club and United Global First Lounge – the carrier’s only facility of its type in Europe. The United Club is the first outside the U.S. to feature the new United Club design concept. Customers at the United Club can enjoy the 25-seat full-service bar and two buffet areas. The Global First Lounge features a wine room, a buffet area and a tea lounge. 4
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Customers using either the Global First Lounge or the United Club can refresh themselves in one of eight spacious shower suites. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and private phone booths. Featuring the highest quality materials sourced from across the globe, the lounges include a number of iconic furniture pieces and vintage aviation-themed artwork. A contrail design motif features across curved white Corian walls and continues on the glass doors leading to the shower suites. The Global First Lounge includes a scale replica of the Big Ben clock face produced by Dent, the original manufacturers of the London landmark at Parliament Square. Other bespoke elements of the Global First Lounge include a cylindrical private wine room complete with a circular 147 bottle capacity wine tower, custom-built and installed by ISG, and a quiet zone with couches and privacy drapes. Located in Terminal 2’s satellite concourse, the project involved the logistical and technical challenges associated with working in a busy, live construction site environment alongside the base-build contractor. A major pre-cursor to the commencement of fit out work was the introduction of approximately 100 tonnes of structural steel work to provide the core infrastructure for the new facility. As part of this primary phase, ISG installed advanced mechanical and electrical services, as well as a host of back of house facilities. Peter Kilby, divisional managing director for ISG’s Hotels, Hospitality and Aviation division, commented: “ISG has delivered a significant volume of work within Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 building for United Airlines, which includes creating a world-class departure facility that provides an international showcase for our high-end construction services solutions. The exceptional quality and design ethos underpinning the new departure lounge substantially raises the bar in this premium sector and it is incredibly rewarding to hear the highly positive feedback United Airlines is currently receiving for these impressive new facilities.”
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Homes For The Future Unveiled At BRE Innovation Park Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Training, Youth and Women's Employment, Angela Constance recently launched two new demonstration projects on the BRE Innovation Park at Ravenscraig, a mini-demonstration community of homes and buildings on the former steel works site that is tapping into our country's legacy of world changing invention and innovation. During her visit the Minister opened the newly constructed Refurbished House, a recreation of the “four in a block” home which demonstrates a range of innovative retrofit solutions for some of the most energy inefficient homes across the UK. The project, which has been delivered by BRE Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University and Historic Scotland and was constructed by local builders Cruden will enable a robust assessment to be made on the most cost effective solutions of fabric upgrades for this building style, for walls, windows, roofs and services. Findings can then be applied to 265,000 dwellings in Scotland and 3 million of a similar design in England. The Minister also met the brightest and best architectural and construction students from local New College Lanarkshire who have designed and will now start to build the Curriculum House on the Park - the first ‘live’ higher level educational project of its kind in the UK. Designed as a family home, the Curriculum House aims to achieve Gold Level compliance with Section 7 of the Scottish Building Standards and is comprised of a thermally efficient closed panel timber frame build system called Val-U6
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Therm (manufactured by Scottish company Scotframe) which minimises the energy needs of the home and generates minimum waste. With an adaptable internal structure conducive to meeting the changing needs of a family over time, the low carbon house will also feature the latest in renewable technology. Other key features include TETRiS an eco-friendly, super strong and highly insulated structural flooring alternative to beam and block floors It will be completed later this year. BRE Scotland Director Rufus Logan said ‘The Park is about applying innovation and science to find solutions for our existing and future buildings not only in Scotland but in the UK, in Europe and around the world. These two projects will have a significant impact in terms of making our buildings better but also in helping us progress the skills of our young people so they can develop careers fit for the global workplace.’ www.bre.co.uk/scotland ENQUIRY 2
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Fila Provides Multiple Benefits With Award-Winning Green Line Fila’s Green Line provides the ideal surface care solution, for high performance, personal safety and the environment. The extensive range - which recently received The Tile Association’s ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ 2014 Award - includes 17 surface care products, suitable for a range of natural surfaces and procedures. All products are solvent-free and have a very low concentration of VOC’s or are VOC-free. Fila’s Green Line is part of Fila’s Green Action brand. Products span from pre-grouting protectors and surface cleaners, to protection and stain removal solutions. Recent introductions to the range include LEED-approved stain-proofing protector – FILAMP90 ECO PLUS, which is developed for polished and unpolished natural stone; its water-based formula cuts application time by up to 80% and it is also GEV-EMICODE EC1PLUS certified and suitable for use on food contact areas. Recent Fila Green Line applications include The Library of Birmingham, where slate was protected and maintained with stain-proofing FILAW68 and FILA Cleaner. The iconic Fila project also received The Tile Association’s ‘Best use of tile in a commercial contract’ 2014 Award; flooring was installed and treated by W B Simpson & Sons (MIDLANDS) Ltd. www.filasolutions.com ENQUIRY 4
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New EU Sealant Products Regulation
The Concrete Society Technology Training Day
From the 1st July 2014 it became mandatory for all sealants covered in the European standard EN 15651 to be CE marked according to their application and properties. This legislation means that it will be illegal to manufacture sealants and sell within the EU without the relevant CE marking. To comply with these new regulations, Sika Everbuild have been working hard to add the required CE panel onto all appropriate packaging and labels as defined by the standard. In addition to this, Declaration of Performance certificates for all affected products are available to view on the relevant product pages of the Everbuild website from the 1st July 2014. Products manufactured before 1st July 2014 that do not have CE Marking may still be delivered to customers after the 1st July. These will still be eligible for resale or use. Sika Everbuild have everything in place to ensure that they are fully compliant and can guarantee that anything purchased from the 1st July 2014 will be fully certified for Factory Production Control (FPC). Please contact your local Everbuild Sales Representative or the dedicated Technical Helpline at techservices@everbuild.co.uk www.everbuild.co.uk
Sika Limited, supplier of innovative solutions to the concrete industry, was invited by The Concrete Society to carry out practical hands on training for their Concrete Technology Training Deminar in conjunction with Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), covering many aspects of fresh and hardened concrete. Sika Technologists gave practical demonstrations in which the delegates were encouraged to take part. Areas covered include aggregates, mix design, workability, underwater concrete, self-compacting concrete, air entrainment, curing, consistence, bleed and mix segregation. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk
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Aico Heat Alarms Recommended By Award Winning Sprinkler Alternative Manufacturer Aico is pleased to announce that its market leading Ei164RC mains powered heat alarm has been recommended by British manufacturer Plumis for use with its award winning Automist home fire safety system. Automist is a more convenient alternative to traditional sprinkler systems that uses innovative watermist technology to put out fires, using just 5% of the water consumed by a traditional sprinkler system. Once triggered, a small pump drives mains water through the unique nozzle unit, quickly filling the room with a dense fog. An Aico heat alarm triggers the Automist system via a Relay Module. www.aico.co.uk ENQUIRY 7
BBA Certification For Brick Slip Cladding Specialist Market leading brick cladding specialist, Eurobrick Systems, is celebrating after successfully receiving British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for all of its brick slip cladding systems. The independent third party certification provides Eurobrick customers with the knowledge that they are purchasing quality products that have been rigorously tested and scrutinised. BBA is the most readily recognised UKAS accredited certification body in the construction industry. Many specifiers/contractors know that certified products can save time and money. Experience shows that the repercussions of installing an uncertified system can be costly if performance does not live up to expectations. Eurobrick provide brick slip cladding systems for internal and external applications for new build, modular and retrofit projects. The systems are versatile, easy to install, environmentally sustainable and low maintenance with a life span of at least 25 years. Eurobrick was the first company to introduce a comprehensively designed insulated cladding solution (X-Clad) to the UK over 23 years ago and has since developed further systems to meet the differing demands of the market. “The number of brick cladding systems in our market that have accreditation are few and far between,” commented John Mayes, managing director of Eurobrick. “And I wouldn’t be surprised if the number of companies with certification for all their products is even less, I think Eurobrick must be in a unique position in this regard. It’s important to our business that our products have BBA accreditation as there are many projects where only certified systems can be installed and we don’t want to miss out on these opportunities.” www.eurobrick.co.uk ENQUIRY 8
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Ty Oriel, Cardiff by Downs Merrifield Architects constructed to Passiv House standards using PEFC and FSC gluam and versilam structural beams and columns, with external cladding in iroko, sapele and Malaysian dark red meranti. ©Rob Boltman.
Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, Northern Ireland, was designed by McAdam Design with PEFC spruce softwood glulam beams from Austrian timber engineers Weihag GmbH. With a roof area of 11,480m2 and containing over 1,500m3 of glulam timber, by volume of timber this is currently the largest timber roof structure in the UK. The project achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating.
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, at Shakepeare’s Globe Theatre, London, by McCurdy & Co using English and European oak. The opening of the new Jacobean indoor theatre realised one of the final pieces of Sam Wanamaker’s vision for the Globe site. The indoor playhouse with its intimate timber interior contrasts and compliments the outdoor Globe created with the same craftsmanship and honesty to materials fundamental to an historic reconstruction.
WOOD AWARDS 2014 – From Strength To Strength The national Wood Awards recently closed its call for entries with an impressive 262 individual architecture and furniture entries. Located across the whole of the UK, the projects entered use a vast range of wood species, treatments, innovations and timber products, and early feedback from the judges indicate that it is not only a bumper crop, but one of excellent quality, making for another fascinating competition. The Wood Awards independent judging panel now has the challenging task of selecting a shortlist of projects which will be visited in person over the summer, before the eventual winners are announced in November. As the UK’s premier award scheme with over 40 years of supporting excellence in the world’s only naturally sustainable material, the not-for-profit competition is the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design. The Wood Awards is only made possible by the major sponsorship of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the Carpenters’ Company, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE and the Forestry Commission. New from 2014 is the combined sponsorship of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) as a supporter. The Wood Awards Gold Award is sponsored by Arnold Laver. For more information and regular updates, visit www.woodawards.com ENQUIRY 9
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Timber Expo 2014 Two Full Days – Two Seminar Theatres – One Fantastic Opportunity! Timber Expo will again this year deliver an unrivalled collection of high calibre speakers from all corners of the built environment. From niche areas to leading trends, the Timber Focus seminar sessions will be characterised by big issues, hot topics, architectural gems and inspirational projects. Timber is grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons - clients want to learn more about it, architects appreciate the flexibility and customers love to be closer to it. The exhibition and seminars are free to attend and visitors to the show will be able to see the full range of timber technologies and wood products available on the market, and this year Timber Expo will be co-locating with W14 - the trade exhibition for UK joinery and furniture manufacturers on the 07 & 08 October 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. Timber Focus 2014 Organised by TRADA, the free to attend Timber Focus seminars are spread over two days of the show, with nearly 50 half-hour session arranged into eight core themes and delivered in two purpose-built timber-based theatres. These will be mostly case studybased to offer real life examples on how and why timber is performing across a wide range of sectors and applications and they are all FREE! Confirmed Speakers Include: Ralph Parker, Architect, Price & Myers Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director, Arup Gavin White, Structural Engineer, Ramboll UK Jonathan Ledger, Managing Director, Proskills UK Jon Osborn, Chief Operating Office, BM TRADA Building Andrew Wright, Partner, Andrew Wright Associates David Hopkins, Director, Wood for Good Jez Ralphs, Director, Timber Strategies The 2014 content has largely been informed by feedback from previous shows and research among TRADA members about the topics and themes they most wanted to hear about. Taking place over a morning or afternoon, the Timber Focus sessions will be driven by key industry themes, major names, cutting edge projects and big issues. The seminar sessions are designed to appeal to everyone interested in timber, but particularly clients, contractors, architects and engineers who are increasingly using more and more wood products throughout the built environment. Pushing Boundaries: stretching imaginations – this will examine the opportunities for innovation in timber around the world and new possibilities in the UK. Speakers will be
drawn from top engineering firms including Arup, Ramboll UK and Buro Happold and will focus on boundary-pushing initiatives such as: building erection times, more efficient connections, energy efficiency and taller buildings. Training and Talent: growing your business through people – the future success of your organisation rests on recruiting, developing and retaining the best and brightest people. Here speakers will discuss the importance of apprenticeships and why regular training and mentoring is increasing knowledge levels and adding value to product and service creation. Resource: Directors’ briefings – new for 2014. Aimed mainly at timber industry leaders and executives, these short, concise updates will cover pressing strategy and policy areas affecting timber business. Innovation: designing the future – this will include sessions from the winners of two categories in this year’s TTJ Innovation Awards – the Innovative Market Development category and the Innovative Product Development category. Engineers and Timber: ingenious structures and Architects and Timber: striking designs – these will highlight shortlisted entries from the Wood Awards 2014. From Blueprint to Building: a client and contractor perspective – a chance to hear from some of the bigger contractors and clients in the UK on how the they have been using timber to its maximum potential. Speakers from Willmott Dixon, Sir Robert McAlpine and BAM will share some case studies and thoughts on where timber is doing well and where it can improve. Sense of Space: creating places to live, work and play – much of what we build is functional but not always an aesthetic experience. Timber has much to offer with its myriad textures, grain patterns, colours, finishes and organic warmth – arguably more so than any other material. A mix of architects will illustrate the role timber is playing throughout different building types and why it wins hands-down. With a Q&A session at the end of each talk, visitors will be able to soak up as much information as possible on a broad range of timber-related topics. For more information and regular updates on the Timber Focus programme and its speaker line-up, or to pre-register for Timber Expo visit: www.timber-expo.co.uk ENQUIRY 10
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ANCON Confirms CE Marking Compliance As New Deadline Hits The Industry From 1st July 2014, the CE Marking of structural steelwork to BS EN 1090 becomes a legal requirement. After this date, any fabricated structural component delivered to site without a CE mark, including masonry supports and windposts, is in breach of the EU Construction Products Regulation. ANCON is proud to have offered the Industry a fully CEcompliant range since July 2013 - a full year ahead of the industry deadline. The CE Marking of Ancon’s extensive product portfolio, so far in advance of the 2014 deadline, demonstrates an established understanding of Eurocode design methodology and a longterm commitment to robust manufacturing controls. Ancon encourages the industry to understand the risks, demand the CE Mark and accept no excuses. www.ancon.co.uk ENQUIRY 11
Slim Tormax Door Profile Delivers Low Heat Transfer Subtle and inconspicuous, the new LR32THERM automatic sliding door profile from TORMAX is not only one of the slimmest frames on the market but also benefits from having an extremely low thermal transmission co-efficient (Ud value). With a visual width of just 35mm, the aluminium profile delivers the right aesthetics to create a contemporary entrance whilst significantly contributing towards reduced internal heating costs. Ideally suited to use in external locations, the LR32THERM profile combines with TORMAX advanced iMotion sliding door drives to create sustainable yet reliable, low maintenance entrance solutions. www.tormax.co.uk ENQUIRY 12
Plumbing And Heating Manufacturer Supports BIM Initiative Pegler Yorkshire, a market-leading authority in the plumbing and heating industry, is furthering its reputation as a solutions provider by offering a selection of its products in the BIM system. BIM (Building Information Modelling) is designed to allow architects, designers and contractors to create, design and specify a whole range of buildings using digital representation, irrelevant of size or stature. BIM will surpass the typical CAD drawing in that it can provide a 'whole life' appreciation of the building, not just at construction phase. Using BIM it will be possible to understand how a buildings heating and ventilation systems will work and what performance they will deliver when installed. For further information about any of Pegler Yorkshire’s products call 0844 243 4400, www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk ENQUIRY 13
Rebranding Set To Re-Ignite Hepworth Clay Hepworth is launching a major rebranding of their superior clay range, Hepworth Clay. Bringing the very best in clay drainage for the 21st Century, the updated brand signals a renewed focus on customers, products and service for the industry leader. Hepworth has been in the business for 150 years, building a reputation for perfect vitrified clay pipes and proven joints from a manufacturing site in South Yorkshire. With this major new rebranding, Hepworth Clay will be reignited in the marketplace with product specification support and two new dedicated clay sales managers, ensuring this sustainable, durable and cost efficient drainage solution remains the first choice for contractors and merchants. “This major rebranding closely aligns with our business plan and will ensure our superior clay drainage systems continue to be a market leader,” said Paul Wydell, Product Group Manager at Hepworth Clay. “Clay is a 100% natural material and is one of the few materials used for thousands of years for the same purpose. When combined with our manufacturing expertise, Hepworth Clay can quite simply future-proof drainage.” With a lifetime expectancy of over 100 years, the Hepworth range of clay drainage offers inherent strength and low lifetime cost making it the fit-and-forget choice for all future drainage specifications. Suitable for use in adoptable sewers, commercial and industrial construction, highways and general building works, the Hepworth SuperSleve system is available in 100mm, 150mm, 225mm and 300mm diameters and consists of plain ended or socketed pipe fittings, with additional push fit flexible couplings. For drainage solutions that are as impressive in the ground as they are on paper, market leader Hepworth Clay offers a complete range of clay drainage systems, no matter what the application. For more information call 0800 123 456 or visit www.hepworthclay.co.uk ENQUIRY 14
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www.securikey.co.uk Article By: Securikey Title: Modular Vaults Offer The Solution For Pharmaceutical Drug Storage Author: Jeremy Cassady, Managing Director
Jeremy Cassady, Managing Director for Securikey, looks at the importance of storing pharmaceuticals in a secure facility within a controlled environment, and examines how Modular Vault systems can offer a cost-effective, easy-to-install bespoke security system that meets all requirements.
to customer delivery to ensure their quality is not compromised at any stage, thereby preventing contamination or theft of medicinal products throughout the process. Made-to-Measure Security In order to attain appropriate storage facilities that meet requirements and provide the proper conditions for drug storage and stock control, distributors have a few choices. They can commission their own building, which is very costly and time consuming, and a suitable site will also need to be found that will meet all of the logistical requirements. Another option is to hire suitable premises; however, it can also be very time-consuming to find the perfect storage facility to meet very specific needs. As storage facilities are often required within a short timescale after contracts are tendered and won, both options are not always ideal. One of the most effective solutions is to install a Modular Vault. Offering a completely bespoke, on-site-assembled security room to fit an allocated space, Modular Vaults are increasingly specified by those companies expanding to distribute more medicinal products, as they not only offer a high security option, they are also relatively quick and easy to install and provide a controlled environment.
According to a recent report brought out by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), the UK pharmaceutical industry now makes a greater contribution to the nation’s economy than any other industrial sector. It is therefore not surprising that, as the industry continues to grow, the requirement for pharmaceutical warehouses or specialised storage areas is also on the rise, as these play a vital role in the safe distribution of medicinal products. High Security In order to be granted a dealer’s licence to distribute medicinal products, pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers must ensure that the premises intended for storage meet all the requirements of a licensing authority such as the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) or the Home Office. Approval must be granted by the appropriate authority, after a process in which the manufacturer/ wholesaler must provide a variety of information including their intended arrangements for transporting the goods into storage, their plans for ensuring satisfactory turnover of stock and how they intend to maintain detailed records. The storage facility must therefore be built to support the logistics necessary to carry out these plans. Licences are granted based on specific criteria and the type of drug being stored, which means that a new application will be required if, for instance, a company wins a contract to distribute a new type of drug. It is little wonder that the process is so meticulous; leading companies working in the pharmaceutical sector go to great lengths to ensure that the medicinal products they distribute are sourced from reliable manufacturers who are regularly inspected and audited to ensure consistent high quality. It is therefore imperative that all medicinal products are also carefully monitored from procurement through 14
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Offering a five-sided solution if necessary – a common requirement in the pharmaceuticals market – the components are manufactured off-site to fit the precise specification required by each application, which can be in either a new or existing building. The measurements and precise customer requirements will have been established during a comprehensive survey, before being delivered to site as individual panels and welded securely into place. Customised furnishing capabilities such as cabinet and rack systems allow medicinal products to be stored off the floor, and a variety of different locks can be selected for the door depending on the level of security required. Pharmaceutical products are vulnerable to temperature and humidity fluctuations, and must therefore be stored in a carefully controlled environment. To meet this important requirement, Modular Vaults offer the option of integrating certified airing, ventilation and alarm systems throughout the vault room via customised openings in the walls and door. The best ventilation system to meet the brief will be established as part of the consultation process, and will depend on a wide variety of aspects such as the type of drug being stored and the manufacturer’s instructions for storage, vault size and planned usage.
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Due to their adaptability, Modular Vault solutions are also used in other industries, such as the storage of money in banks, casinos and for cash in transit companies, as well as in the storage of precious stones for jewellers. These customers can also benefit from customised furnishing within Modular Vaults, with the additional options of mechanical or electronic deposit boxes. When selecting a vault, buyers are advised to ensure it complies with European security standard EN1143-1 which ensures European wide approval. In addition, the vault should be validated by an independent testing house such as the VdS in Germany to prove it meets the stringent criteria to resist attack. Modular Vaults in Action Leading physical security product supplier Securikey recently delivered a Modulprim Modular Vault solution to Associated Security Solutions Ltd, who specified and installed the product for a pharmaceutical client based in Staffordshire. The client had just won a new contract to distribute the drug methadone and required a vault that would meet stringent Home Office standards, which are based on The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006.
methadone, which would have been outlined in the drug manufacturer’s guidelines. The result is a purpose-designed temperature-regulated secure storage room that also facilitates the client’s streamlined management system, which would have been stipulated in the licensing agreement, allowing employees to maintain detailed records of the drug batches that are coming and going. In this particular installation, a designated employee will need to be in the vault for a few hours in the morning and evening to record the batch numbers, before bringing the drugs out for distribution. To prevent opportunists from walking in through an open door, specifically-sized grill gates have been installed in the wall so employees can pass the boxed methadone through to be distributed while the door remains firmly closed. Andy Palmer, European Sales Director at Associated Security Solutions Ltd., explained, “The most important aspect of Modular Vault installations is establishing exactly what the client needs and then, when on site, measuring the area meticulously and keeping an eye out for any potential challenges. In this instance, the vault was being installed in an existing room so, on the plus side, we had a pre-concreted floor to work on which meant we didn’t need to build this. However, we also had width restrictions as well as three large pillars taking up space in the centre of the room. Deciding on the correct location for the vault is an intricate process and measurement is critical to the millimetre - from the positioning of the walls to the fixings that need to be welded onto the walls for the ventilation and other systems. Getting this stage right, however, ensures there are no time-consuming modifications required later in the installation. Andy continued, “Once the measurements, positioning and required features were agreed, I liaised with the contractors in charge of the cameras, alarms, data point power socket, air conditioning, fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Securikey ensured that the vault components were prefabricated off-site to precisely fit the measurements, before delivering them as separate panels to site. Installation was straightforward and the vault was completed within three weeks.” Due to the nature of the pharmaceutical industry, a ‘one size fits all’ solution for secure storage is rarely an option. The adaptability of the Modular Vault solution is one of its primary benefits and, when sourced from a reliable supplier and installed by an experienced company, customers can rest assured that they can achieve the security solution best suited to their needs, their timescale and their budget.
Methadone is a drug that is most regularly used in the treatment of addiction to opioids (typically heroine) as replacement therapy. Administered over a prolonged period, in some cases indefinitely, methadone relieves the unpleasant symptoms associated with this type of drug withdrawal. Of course, as it contains opiate and works on the same receptors in the brain as heroine, it is also extremely valuable on the open street. It was therefore vital that the client’s allocated storage facilities offered an extremely high level of security in order to meet the requirements for the safe storage of narcotics. The bespoke nature of the Modular Vault system allowed the pharmaceutical client to meet the precise specification for a storage environment that was appropriate for
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www.xella.co.uk Article By: Xella UK Ltd Title: Calcium Silicate ‘Big Blocks’ – Quicker And More Cost-Effective Building Author: Laurence van Belle – Technical Sales Manager
In fast track construction speed is the key but commonly used methods are not necessarily the most efficient or cost-effective. Should we therefore be changing our approach? When assessing common features of fast track construction, the high thermal efficiency, airtightness and ease of installation of SIPS systems have all combined in their favour. Despite such widespread use, however, there can be a trade-off in terms of some elements of performance. Silka calcium silicate ‘big blocks’, which have been proven in the UK over the past 10 years and have a history of use in Western Europe, can provide a more economic and quicker method of construction than either SIPS or block and steel frame. Perhaps more importantly, they also offer significant technical advantages.
By contrast, timber absorbs heat too slowly to provide effective thermal mass (a fact often overlooked in favour of U-value), while steel conducts heat too rapidly to accommodate a building’s naturally variable heat flow. The comparison is similarly marked in terms of fire resistance, a SIPS system typically offering a rating of 30-60 minutes compared to 120 minutes provided by a calcium silicate block. As part of a package of specification support, drawings for this type of construction are supplied for each individual wall showing the designated position of standard, cut and faceted blocks. Laying into a thin joint mortar, a practice commonly used in Western Europe and an intrinsic part of the large format wall system, makes the structure stronger and more airtight while reducing the critical drying out period. There is no need for pointing and invariably work can carry on in conditions which are too cold for traditional mortar. With blocks cut off-site to requirements laid down in architect’s drawings, build heights of up to 7 metres per day are not unusual. At 25N/mm2, blocks have a high load bearing capacity, greater resistance to tensile stresses and a density of 1750-1850kg/m3. Unlike concrete blocks, which achieve their shear strength from the aggregate and cement content, calcium silicate derives its strength purely from the chemical reaction that takes place between lime and water. The finished block is water resistant but does not form a vapour barrier so accumulated moisture can diffuse slowly into the atmosphere.
Calcium silicate has been in use as a construction material for more than a century, but the development of the ‘big block’ principle has given it fresh impetus. BBAcertified blocks in sizes up to 1000 mm x 645 mm make construction quick, efficient and extremely cost-effective. Steel frame and SIPS require minimal installation skill but a two-man team laying calcium silicate blocks (using a small construction crane which is moved between floors) can lay in excess of 60m2 per day, far more than a three-man team can achieve with traditional masonry. For projects such as schools, hotels, hospitals and apartment blocks this can be hugely beneficial given the tight build times involved and implications of overrun. Silka blocks are suitable for load bearing, non-load bearing and interior leaf cavity walls, a single leaf wall 150mm thick providing an acoustic value of 50-55dB, well above regulation requirements. An unfinished 140mm 7.3N aircrete block provides a value of just 44dB (rising to 46dB with drylining or lightweight plaster). High thermal mass enables calcium silicate to absorb heat and release it slowly, helping maintain a comfortable living environment and reducing CO2 emissions from heating, lighting and air conditioning.
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Among the first UK projects to use the big block principle, Laing O’Rourke built 7 schools in North Swindon between 2005-7 for Swindon Borough Council. The £68m PFI scheme utilized 5700m3 of blocks and prompted specification for a further 14 schools in Scotland as part of Edinburgh schools PPP2 and Perth & Kinross PFI schools projects. Laing O’Rourke was supported with a continuous programme of onsite training for installers, with projects all closely monitored. The absence of companies formally approved as contractors can therefore never become an issue. Construction from within the structure eliminates any need for scaffolding and once built, low shrinkage means walls exhibit virtually no movement. From the contractor’s point of view no manual lifting is involved while, in terms of sustainability, calcium silicate is a natural material, blocks being produced without any chemicals or toxins and with low levels of embodied energy. Ultimately, they are also fully recyclable.
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www.brick.org.uk Article By: The Brick Development Association Title: Building In Flood-Risk Areas Author: The Brick Development Association
With summer officially here, it would be easy to forget the destruction and devastation caused by flooding earlier in the year as a result of changing weather patterns. We should remind ourselves of what climate change can lead to, and the necessity for the Government to create a new long term planning policy, and for architects and house builders to adopt new building standards and design strategies in flood-risk areas. There is a need to improve our knowledge of climate change, understand the effects of flooding and manage the consequences, which means evaluating methods of design and construction. For example in existing properties there are a series of measures in place, such as door guards, which can improve the resilience of houses to flooding. New housing developments in flood prone areas should always be designed for flood resilience. In the 2007 guide “Improving the Flood Performance of New Buildings: Flood Resilient Construction” published by the Department of Communities and Local Government, resilience is defined as sustainable measures that can be incorporated into the building fabric to reduce the impact of floodwater to the property. One such measure would be to use an anti-flood air brick cover. The self sealing cover which can only be used with clay air bricks, is made from aluminium and incorporates a closed cell EPDM foam. Simple to install, once flood waters subside, the cover can be easily removed. Without the protection of an air brick cover, air bricks can allow over 5000 litres of water per hour to enter a property. In this perspective the construction material, along with other factors, acquires a primary role in contrasting flooding effects. Laboratory tests (CIRIA 2006) and experiential evidence (CIRIA 2007) demonstrated that clay bricks offer a high
performance in terms of resilience (the best among the different construction materials considered). They were highly rated for water penetration, drying ability and retention of pre-flooded dimensions and structural integrity. The Brick Development Association upholds a very clear message that: even after a long period of being submerged, clay bricks do not show any damage. In fact clay bricks have the capability to regain their original moisture condition, form and appearance. Brickwork bridges offer a clear example of the ability of clay bricks to resist water. There are around 100,000 highway carrying bridges in the United Kingdom and about forty percent of these are brick or stone masonry arch bridges. Most of these masonry arches were built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries during the construction of the canals and railways. Arch bridges are exposed structures and so many of the potential durability concerns are due to the effects of water, either rain water, flood water, ground water or water from burst pipes within the structure. Damage to the brickwork may occur due to cycles of freezing and thawing but this does not concern flooding. Moreover bricks with improved and more consistent properties are now available than when most existing arch bridges were built. In the case of buildings, it is important to protect the brickwork from water as far as possible but as an external cladding material, clay bricks offer good resistance and resilience in flood risk areas, reducing the amount of time until a building can be re-occupied. N.B. All bricks are undamaged by water however, class B engineering brick laid with M12 1:1/4: 3 is particularly resistant to a transition of water, seepage does happen but it’s very slow. Class A engineering bricks are also available and are more resistant. Most water transition takes place in mortar so using a stiffer mortar with a stronger brick can be very beneficial. To make the mortar more water resistant, this should be heavily worked, to seal the joints and compress the mortar, this gives a harder, more water resistant finish.
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GALLERY/PRODUCT/STYLE PARTITIONS Title: Functionality Meets Creativity Application: Moveable Walls Visit: www.style-partitions.co.uk
Julian Sargent, MD of Style partitions, demonstrates how moveable walls can offer more than just flexible office space with innovative customisation creating stunning commercial interiors. Modern partitioning systems certainly deliver exceptional functionality, successfully combining impressive acoustic performance with automatic or semi-automatic operation. Less frequently exploited is the potential to customise moveable walls to enhance the interior, reflect corporate branding and create a more innovative working environment. Most systems offer opportunities to harmonise with the planned interior whilst delivering tough, scratch resistant finishes that stand the test of time. The DORMA Moveo and Variflex moveable walls for example, can be finished in a wide range of coloured laminates from Polar White through to Cappuccino, as well as a selection of popular wood reproductions. For greater customisation the Design Collection
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includes aluminium and stainless steel options and panels can be painted to match any RAL colour. Adding texture and depth to an interior dĂŠcor, different fabrics can be stretched over individual panels or for a really bespoke solution a tapestry or painted mural could be commissioned to form a partitioning wall with high visual impact. For a chic commercial reception area with plenty of natural light, mirrored and etched glass partitions can be utilised to good creative effect, with the addition of corporate logos enhancing the brand message. Further improving functionality, individual panels can be customised with a white or blackboard finish suitable for writing. Alternatively a magnetic surface allows easy wall-hanging of charts and diagrams during brainstorming sessions. A specific grey or white finish can also double up as a superb surface for overhead projection.
Finally, the addition of bespoke graphics onto the wall panels offers enormous creative scope although aligning the full image across the entire wall so it is perfectly positioned when closed takes considerable skill, precision and care. Creative partitioning solutions Offering flexible commercial office space for hire for training meetings, conferences and events, etc.venues aims to be that little bit different with an emphasis on high quality interiors that really stand out. The new Bishopsgate facility maximises the creative opportunities offered by DORMA Variflex partitions. The 55dB Rw acoustic moveable wall consists of sliding panels that incorporate a pass door to allow maximum rental revenue by splitting the space into up to three, individual meeting rooms. Whilst one side of the partitioning is finished in a stylish, high gloss melamine, the other features a visually inspiring, pinkhued cityscape of the London skyline. Style was similarly tested when installing their revolutionary Skyfold, fully automatic vertical-folding partition at the prestigious offices of the Westfield Group, developers of iconic shopping centres worldwide. As part of a refurbishment of their London Holborn office, we were specified to create flexible space in the conferencing and meeting rooms, whilst delivering a sense of panache for this showcase environment. Working with architects Woods Bagot, and directly for Westfield, Style installed a combination of two DORMA Variflex and two Skyfolds to deliver an outstanding flexible configuration. An eye-catching graphic of the Westfield brand on the Skyfold was complemented with a beautiful high gloss lacquer laminate finish on the Variflex, with brass inlays to create integrated lines all wonderfully matching the fixed joinery elements. Pass doors enabled access, and the acoustic integrity of both products (an Rw 55dB acoustic rating for the Variflex and Rw56dB for the Skyfold) ensures complete privacy when the walls are closed. Style was awarded an AIS Gold Contractor’s Award for this particular installation. Taking full advantage of the creative options available, the reception area of Glasgow office of law firm Maclay, Murray and Spens LLP features three Variflex partitioning walls finished in bookmatched elm veneer, coupled with coloured glass cut outs. The final result perfectly complements the panache of the new office design. At World Fuel Services’ offices in London, a semi-automatic partitioning wall was installed to the meeting area. Complementing the interior design, a vibrantly coloured stretch fabric finish was used. Enabling the refreshment and break-out zones to be opened out into one large space, a stunning glass moveable wall creates light, clean lines and a feeling of space. Managing complex finishes to enhance an interior design is something we at Style are very accustomed to and have yet to have been beaten by any design challenge. ENQUIRY 16
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GALLERY/PRODUCT/PREMDOR Title: The Premium Door Collection New From Premdor Application: Doors Visit: www.premdor.co.uk
New to the market comes this inspirational range of internal and external doors from Premdor. Reflecting Premdor’s commitment to excellence, the new ranges are flawlessly presented in White Oak for internal doors and Oak or Meranti veneers for external doors. FSC Meranti is sourced from a controlled environment with logs dried on site using computerised kilns for vastly improved moisture control. To satisfy every requirement and aspiration, the range comprises over fifteen design options for external doors and over eighteen internal design styles incorporating some of the most innovative contemporary design styles, as well as traditional design profiles across both ranges. Also common to both internal and external ranges is the use of supreme quality materials, manufactured to the highest specifications. Within the collection are a variety of glazed doors allowing the opportunity to enhance darker rooms, bringing natural light into the home. Certified fire doors and fully finished internal door options give even more width and choice to this all embracing collection. 20
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All finished doors utilise a computerized finishing line with the resultant top coat being extremely hard wearing with a silk smooth finish similar to furniture manufacture. The Premium Door Collection embraces every popular size to suit most requirements with metric and imperial sizing available on selected ranges. With deep stockholding of all options, held in Premdor’s Yorkshire headquarters/distribution centre, all are available for immediate delivery. In addition to the range width, the hallmark of the Premium Door Collection is the uncompromising build quality resulting in one of the best quality ranges available on the market. The internal door range is manufactured using traditional stile and rail construction, dowel jointed or one piece slab construction with no joints for maximum strength.
Unfinished and prefinished certified fire door options are available as are distinctive glazed door designs, with toughened glass for extra safety. Internal doors are PEFC certified and EUTR compliant and carry a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. Premium external doors are manufactured using White oak or Meranti to both faces and are constructed in tradition mortice and tenon or a solid one piece specification. On mortice and tenon constructed doors, hardwood cores are tightly controlled with only the best parts of the logs used for this purpose. Such is the variety of eye catching designs, finding an external door to suit is almost inevitable. These exterior doors, when glazed, are to a very high standard, utilising insulated multiple pane glass units for reduced heat loss and enhanced sound proofing. All external doors are supplied unfinished ready for staining or painting.
This remarkably versatile range comprises: INTERNAL DOORS EXTERNAL DOORS Croft Panel Richmond Roma Panel Kensington 4 Panel Carolina 2 Light Glazed Colonial 6 Panel Croft Solid Wiltshire Croft Solid Glazed Salisbury Milano Shaker Croft (Part L) Croft Solid Chatsworth (Part L) Milano Solid Abbey (Part L) Nice Solid Penthyn (Part L)
One piece slab constructed doors are without joints, offering maximum stability and reduced risk of water ingress. Distinctive glazing options are available as are decorative obscure glass panels assuring additional privacy. External doors are FSC certified and EUTR compliant and carry a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. A selection of Part L compliant doors may be found in the Premium Door Collection. 0844 2090008 ENQUIRY 17
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Freedom For Inclusive Design As Ideal Standard Launches New Range
Contactum Introduces Retro2 Slimline Wiring Accessories Contactum has introduced a new range of modern square edge wiring accessories for budget housing, where cost is critical to the development but the features are still required. The white slimline design offers easy and effortless installation and a modern, but robust, finish. Manufactured from Urea, the slim 9mm deep, square edge unit has antibacterial properties, and is less obtrusive in the home environment. Retro2 has a range of 13A Connection Units, switches and sockets, complemented with data and media outlets, with red neon indicators fitted flush to surface as standard. www.contactum.co.uk ENQUIRY 19
Expanding its hugely successful Concept range, Ideal Standard, a leader in innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, has unveiled its latest breakthrough: Concept Freedom. The new range of accessible bathroom products aims to include less abled customers, rather than alienate them, through a collection of ceramics, brassware and showers that are well-designed, elegant and functional. The range incorporates products that allow the specifier to create fully Part M compliant ensuites, demonstrating how wheelchair accessible bathrooms can be as contemporary and beautiful as conventional bathrooms. This new solution has been developed to meet the needs of the less abled, in conjunction with occupational therapists, whilst maintaining the design integrity of Robin Levien’s Concept suite. www.ideal-standard.co.uk
Hygienic Laminates Good Enough To Eat Off! Abet Laminati has launched Lamishield, an innovative new antibacterial high pressure laminate designed for use in laboratories, hygienic environments and food preparation areas. Lamishield is based on BioCote® silver-ion technology integrated within the decorative top layer to provide a healthy surface which reduces the risk of infection from bacteria and cross-contamination. It also inhibits growth from a broad range of microbes, including fungi and mould, which makes it ideal for high standard hygienic environments. This protection can be applied to most colours and decors within the Abet ranges. Samples and technical literature are available from Abet Ltd’s sample line on tel: 020 7473 6915 or visit www.abetuk.com ENQUIRY 20
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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 21
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New Granite Transformations Worktop Finish Is All White Right now, it’s all about white kitchens according to interior design bibles from Country Living and Elle Décor, to Architectural Digest. Even the esteemed Wall Street Journal says that all-white kitchens are amongst the top interior design trends for 2014. What better time, then, for kitchen and bathroom makeover experts, Granite Transformations, to launch their new Hydra White worktop finish. With 67% recycled glass content, including mirror fleck for subtle highlights under halogen lamps, this surface also chimes in with current consumer demand for eco-friendly materials. With cool, classless white making a comeback in everything from kitchens to cars, experts are attributing this to the ‘Apple effect’, referring to iPhones, iPads and other gadgets being produced in this fashionably minimalist shade. White is clean, crisp and bright: it makes a kitchen feel open, airy and spacious, reflecting back natural and artificial light. What’s even better abut Granite Transformations’ slimline, lightweight, yet highly durable Hydra White recycled glass material is that it can be fitted directly over dark stone countertops and other work surfaces, creating an instant ‘new beginning’ for home owners. Granite Transformations showrooms around the country can also fit replacement cabinet doors and drawer fronts in Satin White, high gloss Snow Larch and acrylic Ultra Gloss White to create a fashionably all-white kitchen. Monochromatic tones are already the most popular worktop finishes amongst Granite Transformations’ customers, with Black Star and Nero Stella the two most popular and recycled glass White Star the next favourite. New Hydra White is slightly crisper in appearance and more finely textured, with flecks of recycled mirror, aventurina and semi-precious stone. An agglomerate material only a quarter-inch (6.7mm) thick, it is composed largely of recycled glass and a minimal amount of clear polyester resin, to give it outstanding strength, flexibility and abrasion resistance. The glass content is both pre-consumer and post-consumer, from clear bottles, containers and headlamp glass, and it imparts exceptional resistance to heat, water and ageing. Hydra White can be used for kitchen worktops, waterfall ends, gently-curved breakfast bars, island units and splashbacks; although it is equally suitable for the bathroom, as shower surrounds, bath panels, vanity countertops and hard flooring. www.granitetransformations.co.uk ENQUIRY 22
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Innovative Radiators And Towel Warmers From Vogue (UK) Leading towel warmer manufacturer Vogue (UK) is pleased to showcase two of its pioneering heating solutions, the radiator towel warmer Harmonique, and the Vivid range, with its unique Integral Valve. A contemporary double panel radiator designed into a popular multirail towel warmer makes Harmonique perfect for heating and drying. The top half provides plenty of space for hanging and drying towels, whilst the radiator heats the bathroom. Both functions blend into a stunning focal point in any bathroom or kitchen. Harmonique has been manufactured from the highest quality mild steel and comes with a 10 year guarantee, assuring customers that they are purchasing a product that will stand the test of time. Harmonique is available with its radiator finished in any RAL colour, so it can be tailored to a particular décor. There are also two sizes of radiator to choose from, one with 5 sections in a unit and another with 7, giving 834 watts and 1033 watts respectively. Suitable for closed indirect heating systems, Harmonique is also available in convector radiator options. Each of the products in the ‘Integral’ collection, which has been developed in Vogue (UK)’s factory in the West Midlands features a newly designed ‘Integral’ valve, that’s completely unique to Vogue (UK) and not available elsewhere on the market. The hidden valve is built-in to the towel warmer design for a sleek, seamless appearance, yet still provides the same level of control as a visible, standard valve. With a large proportion of its towel warmers still manufactured at its West Midlands factory, Vogue (UK) is able to offer bespoke designs, some of which can be tailored to include an ‘Integral’ valve upon request. Vogue (UK)’s ‘Integral’ collection includes the Vivid IV; a contemporary ladder, horizontal or single rail design which is manufactured from the highest quality brass. www.vogueuk.co.uk ENQUIRY 23
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Minimalist Drainage Channels Offer Elegance For Level Access Shower Spaces Architects and interior designers as well as specialist wet room installers are amongst the professionals who will find the technical attributes of Dallmer’s CeraWall drainage profiles an immense asset in creating level access shower areas which are both attractive and totally watertight. A 16 page A4 brochure illustrates the key benefits to the CeraWall P and CeraWall S drainage units which have, as the name suggests, been meticulously detailed to offer an unobtrusive means of removing water at the floor/wall junction. CeraWall S subtends the wall finish with a beautifully engineered metal profile that drains the water to a central slot and is available in lengths of 800, 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 mm, whilst offering flow rates of 0.4 or 0.8 litres per second. Practically invisible when viewed from above, CeraWall P creates a seamless joint between floor and wall; while being offered in the same sizes and flow rates according to the concealed body specified, with the water being similarly conducted away to a hidden drain outlet. CeraWall S and CeraWall P have been engineered to simplify their integration with the tanking of the wet room space and the installation of the ceramic tiling or other materials. With their polymer concrete collar and integral mesh reinforcing, the CeraWall units offer optimum stability and long term durability to ensure the completed installation retains its appearance for the life of the fit-out. www.dallmer.com ENQUIRY 24
The Stylish Ansty From JIS Europe JIS Europe Ltd., based in West Sussex, one of the premier suppliers of stainless steel towel rails, has added the Ansty to its extensive range. A wall mounted towel rail in ladder conformation of 29 rungs, the Ansty makes a distinguished and practical addition to the bathroom. The Ansty is 1191mm high and 600mm wide and is available in Central Heating, Electric and Dual format and the high quality stainless steel used is offered in a choice of polished or satin finish. The electric version has three options, the Standard Electric Option, the Basic Adjustable Electric Option and the Cylindrical Adjustable Electric Option designed to be minimal in appearance. The unit has four different heat settings with discreet built in LED lights indicating the current heat setting. The JIS towel rails are covered by a 25 year guarantee. www.sussexrange.co.uk ENQUIRY 25
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International Hotel Chain Goes With Kemmlit
Flagship Showroom Gets New Life With BAL When the December flooding hit Lowestoft, one of its first victims was the major car and motorcycle showroom of Lings Honda. Once the floodwaters subsided, it became clear that some parts of the premises themselves would need extensive work. When it came to re-tiling, returning the Lings flagship to its former glory was not a quick fix. BAL product support technician, Mark Dove, was closely involved with helping to minimise the potential impact of any further natural disasters. The fixing team prepared the floors for tiling and then laid BAL’s latest technological innovation: BAL Rapid Mat. This remarkable uncoupling product requires around 20% less adhesive than cavity-based uncoupling mats. This would mean using almost two tonnes less adhesive and losing much less tiling time for mixing. www.bal-adhesives.co.uk
Radisson Hotels is an international hotel company with more than 420 locations in 73 countries. As part of an ongoing refurbishment programme, Radisson selected Kemmlit to supply and install their high performance metal lockers for the staff rooms in 7 of their Southern England based hotels including the impressive Radisson Edwardian in Bloomsbury. The metal lockers feature sloping tops, digital locking systems and integrated bench seating and were installed by Kemmlit’s specialist contractors. In addition, Radisson also chose Kemmlit’s Cronus cubicle system for a number of their hotels. Cronus is a versatile and flexible cubicle system and can be used for either dry or wet areas and can be configured as a single or multiple cubicle system. The metal lockers and the Cronus system is part of an extensive range of quality cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit UK who also offer a design, project management and installation service. www.kemmlituk.com ENQUIRY 26
Contemporary Coloured Mapei Keracolor Flex Joins Grout Range Mapei has introduced a new flexible, water-repellent grout to its cementitious range. New Keracolor Flex is a low VOC product available in five natural contemporary shades and suitable for grout joint widths from 1-6mm. It can be used with a wide range of surface finishes, including ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass and mosaics – both internally and externally. Following extensive research, Keracolor Flex colour options have been created to complement current tile trends; they include limestone, oyster, pearl, pebble and white sand. Product features include resistance to water and thermal change, making Keracolor Flex ideal for use in wet areas, alongside underfloor heating and on external facades exposed to freeze/thaw cycles. Once cured, the new grout provides a gently textured surface, which is also resistant to abrasion, oils and alkaline-based cleaning products. Keracolor Flex is certified GEV Emicode EC1R Plus for very low emissions of volatile organic compounds. It is available in 5kg AluPak bags – in single units or boxes of four – and can be mixed with Mapei Fugolastic for application in more demanding environments. For more information on Mapei products and training days, please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970. ENQUIRY 29
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New Expressions Shower Tray Range Launched By MX MX Group has launched its latest shower tray range into the marketplace. The ‘Expressions’ range has been designed to provide the maximum showering area, incorporating a discreet, hidden waste system, yet the trays drain via a standard shower waste. The level waste design incorporates a standard waste outlet and allows easy access to clean, maintain and service without the need for an expensive gully waste system. The new range features an acrylic ABS finish, and weighs in at 40% lighter than a high wall stone resin shower tray. It features a contoured underside for ease of leg location on raised shower tray installations. The Expressions shower tray range is available in a range of popular shapes and sizes. www.mx-group.com ENQUIRY 28
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Colourful Acoustics In Action Noise in sports, swimming-pool and leisure centres can often result in unpleasant echoes because it is reflected off hard surfaces and the water and exaggerated by the natural exuberance of the participants. In the new Eura sports complex in Western Finland, architects Heino & Niirainen have solved this problem and created pleasant acoustics by the extensive use of Troldtekt ultrafine panels on the ceilings and the walls. The most dramatic is in the large swimming pool which not only has acoustic panels between the ceiling ribs but links a multi-coloured wall of Troldekt panels on one side with a floor to ceiling glazed view on the other. The coloured acoustic panel theme is continued in the entrance hall which is dramatically coloured in red and in the dining area where blue dominates. In addition, the bowling alley has Troldtekt acoustic panel ceilings and more highly coloured acoustic walls. In some places the ceilings also house strip lighting which is recessed to create an unbroken ceiling surface. Made from 100% natural wood fibres, Troldtekt panels are perfect for use in wet rooms and areas such as this due to their durability and ability to absorb and give off moisture. In addition, Troldtekt panels include high sound absorption, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left unpainted or can be painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept. For samples, case studies and technical information tel 0844 8114877 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk ENQUIRY 30
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In-Tank Makes WC Installation A Simpler Task Leading sanitaryware brand Roca has introduced In-Tank - the first system to incorporate the cistern inside the WC pan, making installation simple as well as saving space and water. The In-Tank Meridian back-to-wall and wall-hung WCs are the first to have a concealed cistern integrated within the pan. Responding to the demand for quick and easy-to-install products, this clever system saves time and keeps costs to a minimum as with the tank already incorporated inside the product, no wall installation is required. The wall-hung option is supplied complete with either a straight or an L-shaped support, enabling it to be fitted to solid or cavity walls with the support frame built-in. This innovation means that the In-Tank Meridian, already a compact option with a projection of just 595mm, requires even less installation space than a standard back-to-wall or wall-hung WC. The ideal solution for smaller bathrooms, the In-Tank offers greater flexibility of positioning, as saving on installation complexity, time and materials. The In-Tank also features Softair technology, comprising an air injection system in the cistern to optimise water flow. The flush buttons, which can be fitted on either the left- or right-hand side of the WC to suit the space available, activate an air pump that emits a flow of air. This air pushes water up from the internal cistern to fill the rim of the pan, whilst the downward flow clears the bowl. The cistern is then replenished to its optimum level and ready for use. This advanced technology makes the In-Tank WCs an excellent choice for helping to reduce water consumption on domestic and commercial projects alike. Fully approved by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS), the dual flush uses 4.5 or 3 litres of water, giving a very economical 3.4 litre average flush. The In-Tank is also fitted with a reserve power supply, enabling the user to continue using the WC for up to six full flushes or 10 part flushes in the event of a power cut. Saving space, energy, water and the installer’s time, Roca’s In-Tank Meridian WCs provide the all-round solution for modern bathroom design. www.uk.roca.com ENQUIRY 31
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Geberit Concealed Cisterns – Providing Reliable, Low Maintenance Flushing Systems For 50 Years The 1960s weren't just about major advancements in music and space travel – a new wind was blowing in residential construction too. Spacious floor plans, central heating, large windows and fitted kitchens were all the rage. And although bathrooms were still fairly small, change was in the air here too. The Geberit concealed cistern found its way into bathrooms in 1964 and provided a valuable space-saving solution. The Hotel Eiger in the Swiss spa resort of Grindelwald was among the first to have Geberit concealed cisterns installed, setting a new trend in bathroom design. Marianne and Beat Heller took on quite a project when they bought the Hotel Eiger in the Swiss spa resort of Grindelwald in 1962, transforming it into the most modern establishment in the whole village inside and out. As part of the redesign, all the hotel bathrooms were fitted with a wall-hung WC with a Geberit concealed cistern – technology which, at this point, was far from widespread. In fact, Geberit had begun series production of this cistern, which was completely concealed behind the wall, only two years earlier. With most hotel guests having never seen this kind of flushing system before, hotel staff has to explain at check-in that the little button on the wall was for flushing the toilet. "My parents were big fans of innovation," says Daniel Heller, who took over the management of the hotel 12 years ago. "They were among the first in Grindelwald to own a computer. It took up half the room!" It is due to such progressive thinking, that the concealed cistern and, hence, pre-wall technology were able to flourish.
With sound insulation and modern fittings being important requirements of the Hotel Eiger refurbishment project, contractors Ruoff AG decided to install all of the sanitary technology behind robust brick prewalls.The new Geberit concealed cisterns provided the perfect solution at just the right time. The cisterns lived up to expectations, remaining leak-proof and working flawlessly throughout their time neatly concealed behind the bathroom walls. The end of 2013 saw a complete refurbishment of the hotel’s bedrooms and bathrooms, in the course of which the nearly 50-year-old Geberit cisterns were removed and replaced with new ones. "Throughout the entire planning phase, we had no idea what would be waiting for us behind the wall," says Thomas Ruoff, the fourth generation of his family to run Ruoff AG. "So we were a bit surprised when we found all of the pipes and cisterns in perfect working order. These installations would definitely have carried on working for many years to come." Learn more about Geberit’s 50 year involvement in the Hotel Eiger by watching the YouTube video at http://youtu.be/RG2Qv6AO49c For more details on the Geberit concealed cistern visit www.geberit.co.uk or call 0800 077 8365. Also find them on Facebook at facebook.com/GeberitPro and Twitter @ GeberitUK. ENQUIRY 32
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Airport Grows With The Help Of BAL
Hush Acoustics Proving The Educated Choice
Major tiling work at London Southend Airport is being completed with the exclusive use of BAL adhesives and grouts. The tiling is being carried out within a signification expansion project, which has included a new control tower, new railway station, extended runway and new departure terminal. More than 5,500m2 of floor tiles are to be laid throughout the extension, including the new departure lounge. The products specified for fixing these are BAL Supercover Rapid Flex adhesive, in grey, and BAL Superflex Wide Joint grout. The floor tiles are being laid onto power floated concrete, a hard-wearing substrate often specified for high-traffic areas. The fixers prepare the surface for tiling with BAL Prime APD. A further 300m2 of white gloss tiles have been specified for the walls of toilet facilities,. These are being fixed with BAL White Star plus ready-mixed adhesive and grouted with BAL Grout, in white. The team is also fixing both treads and risers on staircases. www.bal-adhesives.co.uk
Research proves that poor acoustics within educational environments can affect both teaching and learning. Hush Acoustics have developed products and systems that will reduce impact, airborne and reverberation noise between or within learning spaces. All Hush products are in compliance with acoustic regulations for educational environments and fall in line with the Building Bulletin 93 (BB93). Hush Acoustics also offer a consultancy service outlining practical, economical and environmentally friendly ways to minimize noise levels within teaching environments. To find out more about Hush Acoustics educational sound proofing options and other market sectors that Hush Acoustics work in visit www.hushacoustics.co.uk
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Yeoman Shield Makes A Colourful ‘Splash’ At School An innovative range of Yeoman Shield products, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection, has been supplied and installed (specified by Ayrshire Council) into the Castle Primary and Nursery School in Ayrshire as part of a refurbishment carried out by Barr Construction. Wall protection in a ‘wave pattern’ was fitted in an attractive Regatta colour topped with an Aqua Blue wave. Yeoman Shield also provided bespoke decorative ‘splashes’ in White which were fitted above the wave. Other products fitted include Yeoman FalmouthEx Wall Protection panels, Corner Angles and coat pegs (in a ‘special’ Purple colour). For further information on Yeoman Shield visit www.yeomanshield.com email sallyann@yeomanshield.com or phone 0113 279 5854. ENQUIRY 35
Add The Wow Factor In Small Bathrooms It’s often the smallest room of the house, but in Britain we really do take that idea literally with the smallest average bathroom size in Europe. Every installer has been faced with a tiny en-suite or asked to create a cloakroom from a reclaimed under-the-stairs cupboard. And while decor tips and tricks from bright lighting, large mirrors and using pale, reflective colours will get your customer so far in maximising the illusion of space, it is worth considering the practical ways of actually saving space, to make the most of what little space is available. One of the most obvious things to suggest is to use wall-hung sanitaryware. It makes perfect sense in small bathrooms for two key reasons. Firstly, supporting the WC and the wash basin and lifting it off the floor will give a greater illusion of space. And secondly, the slimline frame system used to hang the porcelain on the wall allows the use of slimline cisterns and concealed pipework, which will be neatly tucked away behind the wall. This will shave valuable centimetres off the space needed to accommodate the pipework. To get even more out of a small room, you should try and eliminate as much visual clutter as possible. By leaving the floor space open beneath the sanitaryware, the floor area appears larger and gives the illusion of more space in the room. Thanks to their slimline design, Multikwik Sanitary Systems frames offer complete design freedom to maximise bathroom space by saving vital centimetres and hiding all the pipework. The range includes 820mm, 985mm and 1185mm frames and features a module for all the various bathroom fittings, including WCs, urinals, bidets, sinks and fittings for special needs, so it is possible to design a bathroom for any customer. As well as the frames, Multikwik has a range of compact and concealed cisterns that have been designed with space saving features built in – like integral pipe channels and cut outs to allow the water supply to enter from the front, back, underneath, left or right, even if surrounding fittings are close by. ww.multikwik.com ENQUIRY 36
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Trend Helps The Royal Marines’ Norton Manor Camp Win The War Against Energy Waste Home to 40 Commando Royal Marines, Norton Manor Camp provides state-of-the-art living and working facilities for armed forces personnel and their families. As part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) strategic objective of lowering energy usage and carbon emissions across its estate, it recently installed a new Building Energy Management System (BEMS) from Trend Control Systems. Norton Manor Camp is a Royal Marines military base located in the picturesque Somerset village of Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton. Controlling energy use and expenditure at Norton Manor Camp is vitally important, which is why the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has embarked on a programme to become as energy efficient as possible. Debut Services was formed in response to the MOD’s Prime Contracting initiative and is a joint venture between real estate solutions provider, Lend Lease, and Babcock International Group. The company’s Deputy Group Estate Delivery Manager Somerset Group, Keith Bright, explains, ‘We are committed to addressing the unique challenges posed by the MOD’s diverse property portfolio by promoting and developing new and better ways of managing its estate. Debut acts as a single point of responsibility to deliver the capital works programme and the estate facilities maintenance.’ Having identified Norton Manor Camp as a location that could see significant benefits from a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) upgrade, capital funding was approved by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation for Debut to deliver a new Trend BEMS. Bright contacted Martyn Robbins, business development manager at Trend. After working closely with Robbins on a design and specification that would meet budgetary and operational objectives, it was clear that a new BEMS network would not be required. Robbins’ design experience with similar projects was proposed as a way forward for innovative use of the existing site network that would ensure less disruption to site operations and provide a much faster network speed with facility for future expansion. Bright submitted a proposal to the DIO. He states, ‘After looking at all the possibilities with Martyn it was clear to me that only a Trend BEMS would facilitate the type of energy monitoring and management performance we required. Once funding was agreed, the next step was to appoint a Trend specialist integrator to carry out the work.’
Along with a number of other Trend Partners (integration companies), Clevedon based ATS Controls was invited to tender for the project. After assessing its abilities as one of the country’s leading BEMS design, installation and maintenance specialists, with vast amounts of experience in a variety of applications, ATS Controls was awarded the contract. The company’s Project Manager, Rob Nevay, takes up the story and says, ‘We have worked almost exclusively with Trend for over two years and last year we were proud to become one of a select group of Trend Technology Centres (TTC).’ Work began on site in early 2013, with an immovable completion deadline of the end of March. An existing BEMS from another manufacturer was already in-situ, although it had been poorly maintained, had not been upgraded and was incapable of producing any meaningful data. The possibility of using a wireless based system was considered but deemed unfeasible due to design complexity and cost. However, having already carried out a full site audit, ATS Controls recognised that the existing copper twisted pair structured cabling infrastructure could be reutilised for the Trend BEMS by converting it to an Ethernet protocol. The project involved configuring 41 separate outstations across the entire estate using a variety of Trend IQ3 and IQ4 controllers, drives, and I/O modules, all of which are linked to Trend control panels. Operational and energy meter data is monitored from a central location via a Trend 963 Supervisor – a graphical, real-time user interface that acts as a window to the BEMS and allows permitted personnel to directly access the information they need. Debut has had three engineers complete Trend training and these people can now work on other MOD/Trend sites. The installation was completed on time and the true benefits of the decision to upgrade are now being realised. On-going refinement of the BEMS is necessary to make continual savings and ATS Controls carries out a regular process of optimisation. This ensures that the building services operate in strict accordance with demand, thereby avoiding unnecessary use of energy, while making the BEMS work much harder to increase return on investment. For further information please call Trend Marketing on 01403 211888 or email marketing@trendcontrols.com www.trendcontrols.com ENQUIRY 37
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Camouflaged Stelrad Radiators Keep Sloths Warm At Cotswold Wildlife Park! The quite wonderful Cotswold Wildlife Park (CWP) has become a champion of renewable energy utilising ground source heat pumps to provide cost effective, energy efficient warmth for its many animals that prefer the warmer climates they came from to the typical temperatures found on the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire border! The first part of the Park’s renewable journey saw a ground source heat pump being installed by local renewable experts Ecovision, based on the Highgrove Estate just outside Tetbury, to provide warmth for the resident giraffes at the Park and that was perceived as a major success. So it made sense to look at similar technology when it came to the Tropical House and the greenhouses used to winter tropical plants. So renewable energy now also turns the Park’s Tropical House into the tropical forests of South America so that a pair of Linnes Two-Toed Sloths feel at home - courtesy in no small part to the largest bank of Stelrad Compact K3 radiators you’ll probably ever see – or will you? The back wall of the Tropical house is home to eighteen of Stelrad’s three panel, three fin energy efficient radiators, and there are four more strategically placed around the structure. But whether you will see them or not is open to question! To blend in with their surroundings, in the normally steamy, misted environment created for the animals and birds in the Tropical House, the radiators have been firstly treated with an external corrosion inhibitor that turned the white radiators into a sandy brown colour and then they have been painted in camouflage colours to blend in with the foliage and rocky back drop that makes the Tropical House seem authentic. 32
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The radiators are ideal for operation with a lower temperature renewable ground source heat pump system. They are able to maximise the heat created from the radiator ‘footprint’ with three panels sharing the heat effectively so that the temperature in the Tropical House can be regulated easily to provide just the right environment required. The Tropical House has to run at 17°C at night and between 20°-21°C during the day, and previously had been heated by three elderly and expensive to run oil boilers, at a cost of £20,000-£30,000 a year. The decision was taken to install a 75kW ground source heat pump system, again installed by Ecovision, at a cost of just over £90,000 plus ground work costs of £38,000. The overall cost of the ground source heat pump systems from Ecovision and the ground work, carried out by the Park itself, for both projects was in the region of £156,800.00. The estimated annual Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments that will come back from Government on both projects is £10,690, which combined with the net saving (increased electricity costs but nil oil cost) means a payback of 8.6 years. The total financial benefit over 20 years, as a result of energy cost savings and RHI, and using 3% inflation a year, amounts to just over £490,000. An impressive return by any standards. For more details of the Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford just off the A40, go to www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk and to find out more about Stelrad Radiators, visit www.stelrad.com ENQUIRY 38
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LG Makes ‘Cool Wall Art’ With Air Conditioning Units A wall mounted air conditioning unit that you want to be seen. LG’s new addition to the unique and popular ARTCOOL range is the LED lighting, 3-way soft air flow (heating and cooling) Stylist Inverter V indoor unit. (Model ref: G09/G12WL 2.5kW – 3.5kW). The ARTCOOL stylist successfully combines technological sophistication and functionality with a modern sleek look to create a stylish and comfortably air conditioned environment - and it is already in receipt of a prestigious 2014 iF Design Award. LG’s advanced inverter technology ensures this premium model provides effective, near-silent operation as well as significant energy savings over noninverter models. “We’re excited to be releasing our stylish new air conditioner in the UK,” says Jody Lees, Head of Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. “Taking AC design to a whole new level, the ARTCOOL Stylist is sure to impress even the most style-conscious consumers. Along with quiet yet effective cooling and heating, this superior product delivers an energy efficient performance; with the added benefits of lower electricity bills. LG will continue to develop innovative AC products that satisfy the needs of the market.The unit will look impressive in any company reception, hotel foye, studio or the home.”
consumers will find soothing and more natural. The ARTCOOL Stylist is provided with an advanced remote control that features a responsive touch screen and a sleek, round body that echoes the indoor unit’s circular fabric motif. It is quick and easy to adjust settings via the controller to alter the colour and brightness of the LED lighting. The handy touch screen also displays useful information such as mode, temperature and time. Furthermore, LG’s inverter technology enables the unit to operate at an incredibly low 19dB while consuming less energy than a conventional, non-inverter air conditioner. “Those who have a strong interest in the arts and fashion tend to choose premium brands that complement their stylish surrounds. Boasting enviable good looks as well as excellent cooling and heating capabilities, the ARTCOOL Stylist Inverter V is the air conditioner, aesthetically concerned consumers have been waiting for,” concludes Jody Lees. Please visit http://partner.lge.com/uk ENQUIRY 39
The units are an imaginative alternative to conventional white or fawn coloured wall mounts, transforming the indoor units from a mere functional necessity into an interior design style accessory. With a profile that is 25mm slimmer than the popular LG ARTCOOL Gallery, the ARTCOOL Stylist is just 121mm deep, meaning it won’t disrupt or intrude upon living space. In addition, the boldly re-imagined indoor unit features a ring of LED lighting, the colour of which can be adjusted at any time to suit the occupant’s personal preference,to create a certain mood or set the natural light to wake you up in the morning. The LED lighting also changes colour to indicate cooling or heating status. The new 3-way ‘Soft Airflow’ feature distributes air evenly to the left and the right of the room and towards the floor simultaneously, providing a pleasant effect that
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Timeguard Floods The LED Market
Ecoace Paves The Way For A “Bag Free” Future
Timeguard’s lead in LED for outdoor lighting seems unassailable with the introduction of a range of widebeam floodlight designs that produce even diffused light, virtually indistinguishable from old-style and energyguzzling halogen lamps. These new Timeguard lights join the NIGHTeye range which, as well as quality, unashamedly trades on its looks, the result of many months of development by Timeguard’s London-based design team. Available in 10w, 20W and 30W versions, the new NIGHTeye Ultra range is equivalent in use to 135W, 180W and 250W halogen lamps and is offered with or without integrated PIR detectors for automatic switching. The new range also benefits from Timeguard’s commitment to investing in superior componentry, with high-quality drivers and PIR detectors that are rated to cope with the initial surge that accompanies LED switching and highlyeffective cooling fins on the back. www.timeguard.com
Leafield Environmental has designed and developed a simple, economical, internal recycling bin that can be used without bags for a more sustainable recycling solution. Developed in association with Bath Spa University, the EcoAce has cut out handles to allow easy lifting to central collection points. Its space-saving design easily fits into any modern setting and the WRAP compliant, colourful lids can suit up to eight different waste streams. The bin body can be produced in a wide variety of colours and a black version, made from 100% recycled plastic is also available. Available in two sizes, 52 and 62 litres, EcoAce is ideal for organisations looking for good quality and great value for money. www.leafield-environmental.com ENQUIRY 41
Thermal Upgrade - Inside The Box Spacetherm Blanket has been installed in a unique office construction, in Dundee, which consists of 37 recycled shipping containers. The building has a striking appearance - 36 containers with one turned on its end to form the entrance lobby. Each unit provides comfortable furnished space for up to four people. Spacetherm Blanket, with a thermal conductivity of 0.015 W/mK, offered a flexible yet robust insulation blanket solution for this space-critical application. Combining a silica aerogel with a fibre matrix, it is a superior material which is suitable for applications where thermal performance is crucial. www.proctorgroup.com
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Aquair Water To Air Space Heater Units Bring School's Heating System Into The Modern Era Six Johnson & Starley Aquair S-20 Water to Air Heat Interface Units (HIUs) have been installed at the Edinburgh Dome, an unusual Grade 2 listed sports hall at Malvern St. James Girls’ School. They have replaced the original warm air heating system that was installed some 36 years ago by Peter Lucas of The Modern Heating Company. The original installation consisted of six warm air heaters located in two plant rooms. As the heaters became beyond economical repair, they fell out of use in turn, and in 2013 Heating Maintenance Services Ltd., run by Paul Lucas, the son of Peter, were asked to recommend a solution. “I’ve worked with Johnson & Starley for many years and knew the Aquairs would be an ideal solution,” says Paul. “As the original warm air ducting was already in place, the replacement Aquair S-20’s HIUs could be fitted with minimal modification re-using this.” Aquair water to air heat exchange units are available with heat output of 10, 16 or 20kW at a hot water on temperature of 80 degrees C. For energy efficient operation and accurate delivery of heat, a modulating control is incorporated. They also feature a standard air cleaner that helps to keep the air free from particulates. With the Aquairs installed the Dome is much warmer, and heating bills will be reduced as the Aquairs are up to 25% more energy efficient than the old heating system. They are used in banks of three, with one boiler running each bank. This splits the load so that each Aquair operates at the same temperature as the one next to it and delivers the same amount of heat. In this way, one Aquair does not work harder than another and the heating load is shared equally. The Edinburgh Dome is surrounded by a moat with only stepping stones across it to reach the plant rooms. The removal and replacement of the old system took approximately just three weeks and some new base plates were made by a local company. Due to their lighter weight, the Aquairs proved much easier to move into position than the old large warm air heaters that were taken out. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk ENQUIRY 43
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Timóleon And Alpha-Innotec Link-Up Right For RHI The UK’s carbon reduction targets and the recent extension of the Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI) to include domestic properties have underlined the benefits of heat pumps, and are also both embraced by the announcement of a new collaboration between Timóleon and one of Europe’s best known ground and air source specialists. The manufacturer of the Hydronik range of underfloor systems has become the sole UK distributor for Alpha-InnoTec: referred to as “Die Warmpumpen-Spezialisten” - or the “The Heat-pump Specialist.” Importantly, underfloor heating loops are accepted as enabling heat pumps to deliver their optimum performance due to lower return flow temperatures, which also allow users to receive the best returns in terms of RHI payments. This latest launch means that Timóleon is able to deliver a full selection of renewable technologies under what the company terms its Total Indoor Environment package. The philosophy being to integrate the best available technologies in a fully complementary manner. The Alpha-InnoTec heat pumps will therefore be promoted and installed alongside solar thermal systems – including collectors and storage cylinders – whole house ventilation systems and heat recovery systems; making Timóleon a one-stop shop for heating and hot water excellence. The LWD 70A/SX is a top performing air source heat pump offering an independently verified COP of 4.35, and which will attract an RHI payment of 7.3 pence per kW hour. Significantly, it will produce hot water at temperatures of up to 700 centigrade, making it suitable as a direct replacement for conventional gas boilers. Qualifying for the higher 18.8 pence per kW hour rate of payment, the SWC 120S and SWC 140S ground source heat pumps incorporate components such as the brine expansion tank, circulator and safety devices, while manifolds and ground arrays are also available. Both the air and ground source models are MCS approved and demonstrate simplicity of installation with accessible components and easy to commission controls. In addition to installing these models in a cascade arrangement, Timóleon and Alpha-InnoTec can assist clients having any type of property or project to achieve the ideal alternative heating and hot water package, attracting RHI payments for up to 20 years and drastically cutting carbon emissions. www.hydronik.co.uk ENQUIRY 44
Aquatiere Eco Tx Water Softeners Combining traditional ion exchange principles with modern TAC technology to produce more efficient water softening. The unique delivery system allows the use of both TAC resin and ion exchange resin. The combination of resins allows for pre-crystallization of calcium and magnesium, this improves the efficiency of the ion exchange resin resulting in fewer more complete regenerations. Up to 60% savings over traditional timer based softeners. The unique combined TAC and ion exchange softeners are more efficient than traditional water softeners. They require less regeneration, use less salt, less power and have higher resin capacity. The family of Aquatiere softeners utilise various media, including Ceramet, TAC, ion exchange resin and activated carbon and this provides a complete option of both water softening and water treatment throughout the home or business premises. The range consists of the Eco Tx, the Aquatiere Cx, the standard modular no scale units and Aquatiere’s new cabinet-based, no scale, saltless water softener. The Tx softener is ideally suited for homes and buildings with sporadic or partial occupancy as the softener will still offer internal pipework and equipment protection even if not topped up with salt. Many landlords prefer our systems as damage by limescale is limited by the TAC resin even if the tenants forget to add salt to the softener. • Cleaner taps, showers, screens, baths and basins • Sparkling glasses, cutlery and work surfaces • Silkier hair and skin • Softer clothes and towels • More efficient boilers • No more appliance breakdowns due to scale • Saves money on fuel bills Domestic, commercial and industrial sizes available. www.aquatiere.co.uk ENQUIRY 45
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Panel Systems Makes A Splash With New Insulation Product For Pools
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Response Wins at Prestigious Housebuilder Awards
An exciting new swimming pool insulation product is now available through Panel Systems, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Styrofoam insulation, which meets current building regulations requirements and helps pool owners to reduce running costs. The product, known as Styropool, is available in three thickness grades, 300, 500 and 700, and is manufactured from Styrofoam extruded polystyrene. Styropool meets the latest Building Regulations, Part L1A2010, which require a swimming pool that is part of a dwelling to achieve a minimum thermal performance, equivalent to a U value of 0.25 W/m2K. It is a long term insulation solution, which offers high compressive strength and is ideal for insulating the base and retaining walls of a swimming pool. With an average life expectancy of 50 years, Styropool is extremely versatile and can be used for pools of all depths and types. The product can be installed above or below the structural element of the swimming pool and features a grooved surface which improves the key of cement and/or render in the pool installation. www.styropool.co.uk
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British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning Best Brand New Product of the Year in the prestigious Housebuilder Product Awards 2014. Scooping the award for its revolutionary Lo-Carbon Response™ dMEV solution, the Sussex-based company received the accolade at an awards ceremony held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. The awards recognise innovation and excellence in housebuilder products; a key factor as the UK moves towards zero carbon homes. Following a rigorous judging process, Vent-Axia won the award for its pioneering Lo-Carbon Response™. Packed with innovative features the Response is a near silent, continuous running, constant volume dMEV solution. www.vent-axia.com
Naturvent Awarded EU Grant Funding Ash Fire Management’s Naturvent system, the innovative smoke and heat management system specifically designed for residential premises has been awarded over £72,000 by the MedTech Low Carbon Innovation Project, part of the European Regional Development Fund 2007-13. Paul Evans, Ash Fire’s CEO, is delighted with the award. “The application process involved a thorough review by a panel of esteemed academics who concluded, ‘As well as contributing to a safer environment of the occupant(s) of a dwelling, there is the added bonus that the technology provides a baseline platform for the collaborative assisted living technologies and solutions.’ www.ashfire.co.uk ENQUIRY 48
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Innovative Natural Ventilation From SE Controls Helps Keep Pupils Alert A new £2 million science centre at Moreton Hall School in Oswestry, is using an advanced NVLogiQ natural ventilation monitoring and control solution from SE Controls to maintain classroom indoor air quality while providing a stimulating and comfortable environment for pupils. SE Controls worked closely with the architects and main contractors, Jones Brothers Weston Rhyn, to develop an assisted natural ventilation solution. Using compact NVLogiQ room controllers linked to automatic opening windows and a low energy cross flow fan in each of the eight lab classrooms, the system manages ventilation as well as the operation of radiators to provide a fully integrated low energy system. The NVLogiQ room controllers constantly monitor carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in each classroom alongside indoor air temperature and relative humidity, as well as outside temperature, wind and rain via external sensors. Each NVLoqiQ unit also incorporates an integral data logger to allow the recording and analysis of all key aspects of the room environment. During normal operation, as CO2 levels increase within each individual science lab, the NVLogiQ controller triggers SE Controls’ SECO N 24 40 compact chain actuators to begin the incremental opening of the windows to allow fresh air to enter the classroom. Simultaneously, small dampers located on the wall opposite the windows are signalled to open and the low energy fans start to draw air from the room to stimulate cross flow and aid ventilation. www.secontrols.com or calling +44 (0) 1543 443060. ENQUIRY 49
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Ideal Commercial Boilers Lowers Council Heating Costs By Over £4,000 Per Year Ideal Commercial Boilers has supplied four Evomax high efficiency condensing wall hung boilers and two Frame and Header Kits to New Forest District Council, which have been installed to provide energy efficient space heating for two Older Persons Accommodation schemes in the New Forest. Sarum House and Robertshaw House, built in 1971, are identical buildings each comprising 26 flats that are specially designed for older persons who wish to retain independent living. Space heating is particularly important for the older person and the previous non-condensing floor standing boilers were not only unreliable but also extremely costly to run. Rob Sowden, Commercial Gas Engineer for New Forest District Council, selected the Evomax boilers as he knew from experience they are reliable and exceptionally easy to install and maintain. He installed a 60kW and an 80kW Evomax on a Frame and Header Kit in the boiler room at Sarum House and repeated the installation at Robertshaw house. Rob also integrated sequence controllers to further minimise fuel use.
Designed for ease of installation, commissioning and servicing, the Evomax expands the options for commercial applications, with available outputs ranging from 30kW to 150kW. In addition to its lightweight design, siting is made easy with a selection of room-sealed and open flue system choices. The option of insulated Frame and Header Kits allow the Evomax to be installed in cascade formation, either back-to-back or inline depending on the requirements of the plantroom, with a combined top capacity of 600kW. Even more flexibility is provided with the option of Low Height Frame and Header Kits, which ensure installation of the Evomax is made simpler in instances where there is reduced headroom or sloping ceilings. In addition to flexible installation options, Evomax is Ideal Commercial Boilers’ highest efficiency boiler to date with seasonal efficiencies of up to 97.2%, exceeding those stipulated in Part L2 of the Building Regulations. Each boiler is capable of wider output modulation of 5:1, which ensures the load is matched closely to the building’s requirements to maximise system efficiency. This market-leading performance combines with low NOx emissions of less than 40mg/kWh to offer a boiler solution that qualifies for maximum BREEAM points. In addition, the high efficiency of the Evomax range still exceeds the stringent assessment criteria required for inclusion on the Energy Technology List (ETL), making these boilers eligible for the Government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme. ENQUIRY 50
Rob commented, “With the high efficiency Evomax boilers and the new control system, I have calculated annual fuel savings of £4,000 for each building which, based on current rates, means a payback period of only 3 to 4 years. As usual I had excellent technical back up from Ideal Commercial Boilers, making this a very straightforward installation.” As testament to Ideal Commercial Boilers’ commitment to quality, the Evomax is fully supported with a two year parts and labour warranty. BIM components are also available for the entire Evomax range, both as single units and in cascade formation on frame and header kits. Engineers and building designers can download these direct from the website at www.idealcommercialheating.com
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Pathway For Primary School Sensory Garden Ultrascape Flowpoint Revives Ancient Monument In Swansea Swansea Castle ruins from the 13th century still stand today, attracting tourists all year round. The outside castle areas were restored recently using Ultrascape Flowpoint. Ultrascape Flowpoint is rapid setting, fast and efficient to apply, and offers the ability to grout significant areas of paving quickly and cleanly. Perfect for wide or narrow joints, Flowpoint can accommodate joint widths of 3-50mm and depths of up to 200mm in a single pass. Paving grouted with Flowpoint can be opened to pedestrian traffic after just 1 hour. In addition, Flowpoint is proven to be BS 7533 compliant under UKAS testing methods. The product is available in three alternatives: regular, ECO and smooth. Overall all three offer the same great features; however you can choose to benefit from recycled material content or a smooth surface finish. www.ultrascape.co.uk ENQUIRY 51
A recently created sensory garden at a Hertfordshire Primary School required paving with a slip-resistant environmentally friendly paving system. Hoblett Manor Infant School required paths to be laid to their newly designed and created sensory garden, an enclosed area for children to enjoy nature and learn at the same time. The paths would be purely for foot traffic but needed to be visually attractive and slip-resistant. Ronacrete’s RonaDeck Eco Path MT was the obvious product for specification. RonaDeck EcoPath MT is a resin bound surfacing system that combines specially formulated resin with a blend of aggregate and recycled rubber granules (taken from truck tyres). RonaDeck EcoPath MT is a resin bound aggregate surface for pedestrian traffic. RonaDeck EcoPath MT surfaces are decorative and functional, seamless and slightly flexible. www.ronacrete.co.uk ENQUIRY 52
Cartoons Keep Drain Teams And Public Safe – And Win Awards Lanes Group has won two prestigious awards after developing a new way to create a step change in health and safety and workplace standards that encourages its staff to look at cartoons. The company’s Utilities Division created Essential Standards to support delivery of the UK’s largest wastewater network services contract for Thames Water. Based on an earlier initiative called What Good Looks Like, Essential Standards uses a series of cartoon-style images, supported by icons inspired by washing instructions used by the garment industry, to show how each task must carried out. The idea has now helped Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent supplier of underground pipeline and utility services, to win the Health & Safety Excellence Award at the Construction News Specialist Awards 2014. Less than a week later, it heard it had achieved the RoSPA Gold Award for occupational health and safety for the fifth year in a row. ENQUIRY 53
Lighting Up The King’s Road With KNX The Sloane Stanley Estate, one of the most prestigious landowning estates in Chelsea, owns and manages hundreds of commercial and residential properties. The Estate is proactive in its approach and always puts the needs of its tenants and residents first. This has been underlined in a lighting project for a parade of retail outlets at 300-348 King’s Road where KNX lighting control technology, developed by KNX Consultants, has been used as the backbone of a highly innovative facade lighting scheme. To support a number of individual high end retailers based in the parade, the Sloane Stanley Estate wanted to use an innovative facade lighting scheme to attract potential customers to an often under appreciated part of the busy Kings Road. This would be achieved by using the lighting scheme to create a distinct visual identity for the red brick Victorian parade and also to allure potential customers with an eyecatching long distance view. Designed and installed in time for the busy Christmas and winter 2013/4 shopping season, the facade lighting scheme uses a combination of low energy, individually controllable RGB multicoloured light sources. The lighting can be configured into a variety of eye-catching lighting scenes. For the backbone lighting control element of the scheme, Sloane Stanley specified KNX and called upon the services of KNX Consultants, a KNX UK Association member. KNX DALI interfaces provide the link between the lighting and the KNX backbone structure. This gives Sloane Stanley complete control over the lighting both from the Estate Office and also remotely using mobile devices. It includes the ability to set up lighting scenes for specific buildings in the parade and timers can be set to automatically turn the lighting on and off or change the lighting scenes at preset times. www.knxuk.org ENQUIRY 54
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Historic Welsh Abbey Gains PV Solar Power Tintern Abbey is the best preserved medieval monastery in Wales, and even though the abbey itself is open to the skies, the gift shop urgently needed a new roof. Converting a solution to bring the building into the modern age, the roof was replaced with a Bauder roofing system along with their innovative and environmentally friendly photovoltaic (PV) offering, SOLfixx Plus.
overall performance. Due to the historical significance of the abbey and its surrounding landscape it was also important to the client, Cadw, that the PV system did not create a distraction from the building itself; and the low profile of the SOLfixx modules, which are set at a 100 angle, made sure this was not an issue.
This unique system allows for web-based monitoring of the individual PV modules, effectively identifying any irregularities and increasing output by up to 25 percent. This is particularly beneficial for use on partially shaded roof areas,
The original waterproofing was stripped before being replaced with the premium quality bituminous Bauder Total Roof System, which included a highly efficient PIR tapered insulation. Roof areas totalling 630m² were then fitted with 57 PV Modules, enabling the abbey to generate at least 14.05 Megawatt Hours of solar power each year. The remarkable simplicity of the installation meant that the Bauder approved contractor, J Randall Roofing, could install the entire PV array in just one day to the exact specifications given by the client and under one all encompassing roof and PV guarantee. Andrew Swan, Building Conservation Engineer at Opus, explained his personal delight with Bauder’s bespoke roofing and PV solution, “The Bauder SOLfixx PV system was chosen for its limited aesthetic impact, penetration free installation and because it’s extremely light weight. The Bauder design team were responsive to layout changes required once the works commenced on site, ensuring the maximum possible output was achieved from the roof space available.” www.bauder.co.uk ENQUIRY 55
like the one at Tintern where nearby trees cast a shadow over the PV area but cannot be removed due to preservation regulations. Without the SOLfixx Plus software in place this would have had a detrimental impact on the system’s
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Double Win For Bauder At National Roofing Awards 2014 Flat roofing specialist Bauder was recognised at this year’s National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) annual awards, winning two of the top prizes on offer for its work on Fulham Jetty and the Tintern Abbey Gift Shop. The award winners were announced on May 16th at the Hilton Metropole in London, an event co-hosted by TV Presenter and Interior Designer Linda Barker and NFRC Chief Executive Ray Horwood. Now in its ninth year, the Roofing Awards are an industry-wide competition that celebrates outstanding standards of workmanship and safety within the roofing industry. This year the level of competition was higher than ever before with the NFRC receiving almost 300 project entries for the eleven award categories available. A wide range of criteria are taken into consideration by the judging panel when determining category winners including: degree of difficulty, aesthetics, problem-solving and environmental qualities. Bauder took home both awards for sustainable roofs at the ceremony winning the Green Roofs category for Fulham Jetty and the Solar category for Tintern Abbey Gift Shop. The Fulham Jetty project involved the ecological enhancement of a 1,000m² abandoned jetty located on the River Thames in London. The roof of the new building swoops down to become a continuum with the deck and is covered with a green habitat to provide three distinct environments for wildlife, one on the flat roof, one on the slope and the third on the jetty deck. Since its official opening to the public in October 2013, the lower wildflower roof has become a haven for nesting birds and the array of river-related habitats and native plant species have also attracted a variety of different birds and insects to the jetty.
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Bauder’s photovoltaic (PV) system installation at Tintern Abbey led to the company’s second success of the night, having also been shortlisted in the same category for its work on the Awel-y-Mor Primary School, a project that features Bauder’s bitumen, single ply, green roof and PV systems. Roof areas totalling 630m² were fitted with 57 state-ofthe-art PV Modules on Tintern Abbey Gift Shop, enabling it to generate at least 14.05 Megawatt Hours of solar power each year. Due to the abbey’s historical significance it was important that the PV system did not to create a distraction from the building itself; and the low profile of the photovoltaic modules, which are set at a 10° angle, made sure this was not an issue. The Bauder team worked closely with the client throughout the project ensuring the new roof complimented what is a site of great national importance to the Welsh community. Bauder’s Managing Director, Andrew Mackenzie, expressed his delight with the company’s success at the prestigious awards ceremony, “Bauder is extremely proud to be recognised by the Roofing Awards for the hard work and high quality our team has produced on both the Tintern Abbey and Fulham Jetty projects. Both of these developments have made a substantial contribution to their local community and the environment, as well as illustrating the exceptional levels of workmanship our approved contractors deliver, which in this instance were J Randall Roofing Contractors and Accurate Roofing.” www.bauder.co.uk ENQUIRY 56
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Plastic Rainwater Goods Make Their ‘Way Out’ For Attractive Aluminium Replacements Quality, function and appearance were major factors when choosing rainwater goods to renovate Wayout Lodge, a listed property which has undergone a major transformation by owner and interior designer James Gostelow. Existing plastic drainpipes were replaced with Rainguard XL Aluminium pipes and gutters. “In my eyes aluminium guttering was the most cost effective way of achieving a solid material and a great look,” said James. Dating back to 1830, James knew that the hopper design was something that was hugely important. “I wanted a design to fit in with the era of the lodge and give that dramatic effect. The Yeoman Rainguard Victoria GRP Hopper was able to fit the bill exactly.” www.rainguard.co.uk ENQUIRY 57
Independent Specification Tool For Metal Roofs And Facades Free To Users www.metalinfo.co.uk has been launched to provide the first independent source of reference for specifiers of zinc, stainless steel, copper and aluminium roofing and façade systems. The site has been designed to simplify the design and installation process by making detail drawings and build-up information for inclusion in contract documentation available in an industry-recognised format. Only an e-mail address is required, after which drawings can be sourced using a simple search tool and previewed prior to downloading. To view an introductory video on the site go to www.metalinfo.co.uk/video.html ENQUIRY 58
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. ENQUIRY 59
Solihull College - Precision Engineering Inside And Out Woodlands Campus new Engineering and Construction facility at Solihull College incorporates a state of the art specialist centre for multi-craft, bricklaying, painting and decorating, plastering and carpentry, and an expanded motor vehicle training facility. The development houses twelve new workshops: six for construction and six for motor vehicle. The rooms accommodate an MOT/motor sport workshop as well as purpose-built engineering workshops. The development is clad in aluminium Ziplok in a striking white and dark grey combination on both roof and walls, with an unusual ‘cranked’ roof to wall junction which complements the precise geometric appearance of the buildings. In addition to the Ziplok, the development features RigiSystems Lokfaçade 300 installed horizontally on the gable ends of the building. Walls and roofs were installed by Britannia Site Solutions for main contractor Galliford Try (Leicester). Architect was Associated Architects Birmingham. For more information contact RigiSystems Ltd on 01905 750500, email sales@rigisytems.org. www.rigisystems.org ENQUIRY 60
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The AMZ Solar Awning Blind – 21St Century Technology And Styling Combined
Yeoman Rainguard Gives Historic Dublin Cathedral New Lease Of Life Yeoman Rainguard lead effect GRP rainwater pipes, clips and hoppers have been used to replace damaged rainwater systems on the historic Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. Architect John Beauchamp from Benjamin + Beauchamp Architects Ltd said: “We specified Yeoman Rainguard GRP for this particular project as they were able to match the design of the existing pipes and hoppers by producing moulds from which glass reinforced plastic replicas were supplied.” New downpipes were colour matched to the existing lead and produced in three separate colours to ensure a seamless bespoke installation at each location. For further details visit www.rainguard.co.uk call 0113 2795854 or email sallyann@rainguard.co.uk ENQUIRY 62
FAKRO’s new generation of contemporary awning blinds includes the AMZ Solar which, in addition to being solar-powered, is also activated by photovoltaic sensor. It is around 8 times more effective than an internal blind in terms of passive heat reduction while still allowing light through. In addition to preventing heat absorption, the AMZ Solar opens automatically in cloudy weather to increase availability of natural light. In winter, it reduces noise from rain and hail and protects the window from accumulation of snow and leaves. The blind’s construction ensures that the correct fabric tension is maintained between guides, enabling it to withstand gusts of up to 120 km/ hr and lateral winds of up to 220 km/hr. The AMZ Solar can be operated either automatically or by using the remote which is supplied for complete flexibility in terms of positioning. It can also be used within a Z-Wave system. www.fakro.co.uk
Klober Duo Solar Outlet Sets New Design Standard The Venduct® Duo Solar Outlet is the latest addition to Klober’s SolarLine range of solar thermal and PV installation accessories. It provides an ideal solution for passing twin cables through the roof by making cut tile or slate fully weathertight. The outer casing can be moved to vary the cable entry angle, thereby removing any risk of kinking or distortion. The Duo Outlet kit is factory-assembled and is quick and easy to install. Available in a choice of 3 sizes and 4 colours there are options to suit large, medium or small format tiles and slates as well as fibre cement sheets and bitumen shingles. It can accommodate twin cables with a diameter of 10 - 55 mm and used on pitches from 15°- 65° (22°-60° for fibre cement and shingles). Materials used include rigid PVC (cap), flexible PVC (apron) and EPDM (collar). www.klober.co.uk ENQUIRY 63
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Safesite Helps To Protect The Nation’s Favourite Squash Brand Safesite Ltd has installed KeeWalk®, KeeGuard®Topfix and KeeLine® systems and a number of CAT access ladders for Britvic Soft Drinks to ensure safe roof access at all times at its Robinson Concentrate Squash manufacturing facility in Norwich. During a major refurbishment programme it was identified that regular access would be required onto the warehouse roofs for routine inspection and maintenance of roofs and gutters. Safesite was contacted to carry out a survey of the roof areas and recommend the most appropriate, and cost effective, solutions to providing a safe working area for the required inspection and maintenance tasks. KeeWalk® rooftop walkway systems have been installed to provide a non slip walkway across the roof and along the valley gutters for maintenance purposes. The flexibility of KeeWalk® enabled it to adapt to the changing roof angles as well as provide a stepped solution where required. Bespoke KeeGuard® TopFix systems have been installed alongside KeeWalk® to provide permanent protection where the gutters run along the roof edges. KeeGuard® Topfix provided the ideal edge protection solution as it has been specifically designed for metal profile roofs such as Britvic’s. KeeLine® Horizontal life line systems provide fall restraint protection on the upper roofs which are access via CAT access ladders. Safesite has a team of qualified engineers and designers who are able to adapt systems to provide a solution to virtually every requirement. The company is owned by the Kee Safety Group, a leading global supplier of fall protection solutions and safety railing systems. www.safesite.co.uk ENQUIRY 64
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New Altro Flexiflow™ Improves Footwork At Welsh Rugby Vale Resort Groundbreaking new Altro Flexiflow resin flooring is proving popular with players at the Welsh Rugby Union’s Vale Resort centre of excellence, by delivering a high level of warmth and comfort underfoot in a high-tech training environment. Opened in 2009, the £4 million Vale Resort boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including three full-size outdoor pitches, gyms and hi-tech medical and training equipment. All Welsh international players selected to represent their country at any level train at the site. The Vale Resort is one of the first sites in the UK to have Altro Flexiflow installed, and this has come about as a direct result of the WRU’s excellent relationship with GR & RG Finishers and Altro. Gary Lucas, from GR & RG Finishers, who installed the Altro Flexiflow flooring, explains the background, “I have worked with the WRU for many years and carried out a number of installations of Altro products on the site – including vinyl and resin flooring, Altro Whiterock wall cladding and ceilings. Altro has always been the WRU’s manufacturer of choice, specifically because of the success of these products.” Introduced as the ultimate in flexible resin flooring, Altro Flexiflow boasts good indentation recovery and high impact resistance, which is ideal for protecting a wide range of environments. Altro Flexiflow comes in three product options, giving customers, designers and specifiers a broad choice of solutions within a wide spectrum of environments. The standard version of Altro Flexiflow combines flexibility and toughness and is available in 2mm thickness. It is ideal for medium-duty industrial premises with rolling loads, for example corridors, workshops, production areas and mezzanine decks. Other suitable applications include pharmaceutical sites, mortuaries and clean rooms, craft design and technology areas, circulations areas, atria, high traffic display areas, exhibition halls, museums, markets and heavy commercial areas. The Altro Flexiflow comfort version also offers robustness and flexibility, but with added comfort underfoot. Available in 2mm thickness, this product is great to walk and stand on and is perfect where people are on their feet all day. Applications include light production areas and laboratories, mental health seclusion rooms and low stimulus rooms, aged care facilities, retail, museums, galleries, atria and operating theatres.
Altro Flexiflow flooring also has an acoustic option – which was installed at the Vale Resort - available in 6mm thickness. This has good noise reduction properties and an enhanced level of comfort underfoot, reducing the fatigue caused by long periods of standing on hard floors in areas such as music rooms, libraries, school classrooms and assembly rooms. Altro Flexiflow is available in 26 standard pastel, solid and bright colours, with the option of bespoke shades, giving complete design freedom. There is minimal requirement for joints, and the product is self-smoothing, which means a perfect, seamless and uniform finish with uninterrupted lines. In addition, its matt surface is mark resistant, so it will stay looking good for longer. Altro Flexiflow features a PUR top coat for UV colour stability, durability and ease of cleaning. Following on from the success of the first installation, Alan Phillips, Team Manager for Wales requested a further 40m2 of Altro Flexiflow, this time in the stretching gym in the high altitude training area, which is used to help players prepare for games in South Africa, for example. He said: “It’s essential any flooring meets the needs of the players. I liked the matt finish of the flooring and the performance it delivers providing a cushioned feel underfoot. I was also really impressed that Altro worked with us to colour match our team colour.” Gareth Skeet, Business Development Manager at the Vale Resort, commented, “The new Altro flooring is already making a huge difference in terms of comfort, warmth and overall wellbeing for players. “I have seen the new flooring and spoken to players and the feedback is very positive indeed – much warmer, softer and more comfortable. ” Altro Flexiflow has superb green credentials – it contains very few Volatile Organic Compounds and has more than 50 per cent renewable natural oil content, making it much kinder to the environment. It can easily be refreshed by applying a new topcoat dressing to replace only the wear layer. This means there is no need to uplift and replace the main body of the floor, thereby extending its lifecycle. www.altro.co.uk ENQUIRY 65
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DLW Linoleum’s Marmorette Prescribed For Hospital Refurbishment When Armitage Associates was asked to mastermind the £16 million refurbishment of the landmark five-storey Glasgow Royal Infirmary University Tower, the architects preferred to specify linoleum wherever possible. Jeremy Armitage, partner in the Glasgow-based architectural and interior design practice, said: “We wanted to use linoleum. The reasons were simple: it’s available in good colours, it’s a ‘green’ material and is naturally biocidal.” International vinyl and linoleum flooring specialists Gerflor supplied 4,000m² of Marmorette from the DLW Linoleum range for the building, which hosts a mixture of laboratories, offices and medical teaching facilities for the hospital and Glasgow University. The facade of the 1970s building was changed to allow much more light into the previously “claustrophobic” interior and the Marmorette was used to create visual appeal and identification. Jeremy Armitage said: “We used the linoleum as a design tool throughout. Each floor had alternating four metre wide stripes of light and dark gray, slightly offset, running across it regardless of walls and spaces.” He added: “The lift lobby on each floor had a way finding bright colour, such as green, interrupting the two grays and that colour was repeated elsewhere on the floor.” Despite being invented in the 1800s, linoleum could have been created specifically for 21st century designers. Available in a range of eye-catching colours and choice of surface treatments to reduce cleaning and virtually eliminate polishing, DLW Linoleum’s best-sellers Marmorette and Colorette have:
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• impeccable environmental credentials, because they’re made of natural, mostly renewable, raw materials such as cork, jute and linseed oil; • anti-bacterial properties and are hygienic and easy to clean; • a long lifespan; Usually specified in the health and education sectors, as well as for retail and office environments, the surface of DLW Linoleum is coated in a choice of protective layers. The PUR Eco System specified on this contract, forms a strong bond with the linoleum to create a permanently durable, abrasion-resistant surface with enhanced resistance to chemicals and staining and is often used in areas where cleaning is frequent and aggressive. Marmorette is available in three thicknesses, 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3.2mm, and has 51 choices in its palette, while Colorette is bright, vibrant and slightly textured in 23 colours in depths of 2.5mm and 3.2mm. As well as being slip, flame and heat resistant, both ranges have acoustic options. Kenny Smith, contracts director at MacGregor Flooring Company Ltd of Hamilton, said the fitters had enjoyed the test of laying the alternating stripe pattern across whole floors interrupted by many walls. Also specified were 500m² of Tarasafe™ Ultra, low maintenance, high-hygiene slip resistant safety flooring for toilet and changing areas, and 200m² of Taradouche Elegance SD studded slip resistant safety flooring for barefoot wet areas. www.gerflor.co.uk ENQUIRY 66
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Hep2O Provides Underfloor Heating Solution At Stunning Barn Conversion At a two-storey barn conversion in the Cotswolds, a comprehensive Hep2O underfloor heating system from Wavin has been specified to provide cost-effective and efficient heat distribution across both floors – helping the building to achieve BREEAM and CoSH targets for energy efficiency and thermal performance. One of three barns situated on Westfield Farm in the countryside parish of Nettleton, Wiltshire, the stone building is being sympathetically renovated by design and build specialists JJ Siga. To create a contemporary home which retained the barn’s original charm and character, the Hep2O underfloor heating system proved ideal, combining high comfort levels and low running costs with a fast, simple and non-intrusive installation. “We have been using Wavin underfloor heating systems for over ten years,” said Gary Brain, Director at JJ Siga. “As a complete package and system that offers ease of installation, the Hep2O system proved the ideal solution for our high-end barn renovation.” The wide choice of Hep2O underfloor heating systems allowed for underfloor heating to be seamlessly integrated into the project’s planned build up. Following the application of the sub floor, JJ Siga installed a 75mm thick Pocketed Polystyrene insulation layer alongside more than 1,000 linear metres of Wavin continuous pipe with a diameter of 16mm – finished with a 75mm thick screed. Installed throughout the entire ground floor, as well as the third and fourth bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and landing on the first floor, the Hep2O system is manufactured and Kitemarked to BS
EN ISO 21003, and under a Quality Management System which satisfies BS EN ISO 9000 requirements. It is also covered by a 100 year guarantee against defects in material or manufacturing – offering the client total peace of mind. Comprising panels, piping, manifolds and heating controls, the Hep2O system made the installation simple, fast and straightforward. As well as making little difference to the floor depth, they are also lightweight, easy to cut and handle, can withstand point loadings and can be installed by just one person if necessary. “New build installations tend to be completed in one phase but for renovations projects like Westfield Farm, we usually install the underfloor heating system in two phases,” added Gary Brain. “The first phase on the first floor took just four days to complete before the larger ground floor installation took approximately eight days.” Utilising its extensive experience working with Hep2O, JJ Siga has created an attractive, high quality and unique barn conversion that will benefit from an energy efficient, high performance and cost-effective underfloor heating system for many years to come. www.wavin.com ENQUIRY 67
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Get A Lift With GlassParts.co.uk
Tradelink Scores Highly With School Project
GlassParts.co.uk, one of the largest online suppliers of tools, fittings and consumables to the glass, window & architectural industries, has announced the launch of a brand new product aimed at making life easier for tradespeople. Officially unveiled at this year’s FIT Show, where it generated a huge amount of interest, the Window Lift is designed to alleviate the risk of strain or injury to any installer carrying heavy windows through a house and up the stairs. The vacuum lifter is a dual circuit device which meets all the CE norms for lifting glass on construction sites. It is fast to setup and will safely lift a window of 200kg up to 9.5m high. This means the installer no longer needs to carry the window through the house as all the lifting is done from outside. The Window Lift can be carried in one hand for maximum portability and the standing device can extend from 5 to 9 metres, so can easily be transported on a roof rack. www.glassparts.co.uk or call 0800 975 3436.
Tradelink, world class manufacturer of one of the widest ranges of windows, doors, sealed units and conservatories in the UK, has completed a window replacement project at the Leverington Primary Academy in a conservation area in Wisbech. Tradelink’s commercial division has expertise in the manufacture and installation of windows and doors in any material including aluminium and timber, and where relevant PVC-U. For more information call Tradelink now on 01354 657650 or visit www.tradelinkdirect.co.uk
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Extra Functionality With New Videx Door Entry/Telephone Interface Videx Security’s new PABX 275 interface brings a new level of functionality to a Videx door entry intercom panel. It allows the intercom to be connected to an existing PABX analogue telephone switchboard. By integrating with the phone system, those using the intercom to request access can be answered on existing telephones throughout the building. Most PABX telephone systems have the ability to transfer calls to another phone, to transfer calls to different departments or even to call groups of phones together. Calls from the Videx door entry intercom can be placed on hold and transferred to another extension. The PABX 275 interface allows more than one person to handle intercom calls. www.videx-security.com ENQUIRY 70
ESG Solarchromic Glass Provides Energy Efficient Climate Control For Your Home 2014 sees Essex Safety Glass have a renewed focus in its attentions towards its Solarchromic Climate Control range of glass. In a climate with increasingly extreme weather at each end of the spectrum and an economy of increasing energy costs, people are looking for new ways to improve building efficiency whilst keeping costs down. By minimising solar heat gain during the summer and maximising it during the winter, Solarchromic glass maximises the efficiency of a buildings temperature control, in turn keeping down energy costs. With its electronically controllable tint, the glass reduces a building’s energy consumption, lowering its impact on the environment it acts as an increasingly sought-after design feature. Available in manual or automatic control, panels can also be controlled individually or as a multiple panel system. This makes it ideal in any situation where excessive solar heat gain is likely to be an issue – for example, large facades, atria, conservatories and office buildings. ESG Solarchromic™ is a bespoke made glass, meaning that any application and shape can be catered for, with sizes going up to1350x3300mm. This can also be coupled with ESG’s range of LCD privacy, security or fire resistant glass products for a total glass solution. Scott Sinden, Managing Director of ESG, comments: “With the introduction of BIM, more focus is placed upon the efficiency and running costs of a building over its life span with architects and designers continually looking for ways to improve both of these. Solarchromic climate control glass reduces solar heat gain in the summer and trapping it in the winter, eliminating the need for air conditioning and lowering the use of heating. This significantly reduces the overall running costs of a building.” For further information, please visit www.essexsafetyglass.co.uk/solarchromic/ ENQUIRY 71
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Townhouse Benefits From Glass Enclosure Cantifix worked with Dust Architecture and PVA Developments on this townhouse in Clapham, designing and installing a glass enclosure that extends out from the kitchen at the rear of the property. Access to the garden is provided by a set of minimally framed SkyFrame doors, which glide open across the fixed glass. The doors meet at the corner of the enclosure, and open without any supporting post – allowing an unbroken view, and a seamless transition from inside to out. The bottom framing of the doors is concealed below the finished floor, and above the doors is a set of vertical glazed panels - back painted to hide the top of the doors. This allows for an elegant, completely glazed appearance – and gives the structure a feeling of lightness. Alongside is a second glass enclosure, which includes a structurally glazed roof of over 6 metres in length. This roof runs along the length of the room to meet an angled panel of vertical glazing - drawing in plenty of natural light, and opening up the entire back of the house. www.cantifix.co.uk ENQUIRY 72
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Hรถrmann HST Side Sliding Sectional Door Innovative and stylish, the Hรถrmann HST side sliding sectional garage door applies modern materials and design elements to a traditional door style. Smooth, quiet and safe, the design makes this door particularly suitable for when headroom is limited and offers an alternative look for any project. When it comes to practicality, the world's first handle actuated, automatic wicket door function gives pedestrian access without the need to fully open the door or the need to accommodate a separate entrance. A simple press of the handle or handset will open the door to a predetermined point. Whether access for a bicycle, motorcycle or lawnmower, this function can be set to any width to suit. Precise and easy door travel is achieved with Hรถrmann's unique twin rollers that add to the stability and longevity of this door. The open ended aluminium floor rail is easy to keep free from leaves and dirt and guides the door panels securely, essential for both the manual and automatic versions. Double automatic safety cut-outs on the opening and closing cycle, plus the designed in finger trap protection, on both the inside and outside, add to its safe operation. Flexible weather seals keep the elements out and contribute to a notable thermal U-value of only 1.8 W/m2K, for a fitted unit. 42mm thick polyurethane insulation is important in this regard and also enhances the strength and rigidity of each panel adding to the longevity and ease of use of this refreshed door design. www.hormann.co.uk ENQUIRY 73
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The VEKA UK Group Approves Installers
Comar Is Premier Choice For Whitbread
The VEKA UK Group believes that becoming an 'Approved Installer' ticks all the boxes for a better business. The Group unveiled its innovative, new Approved Installer scheme at this year's FIT Show and received some extremely positive feedback from visitors to the stand. VEKA and Halo customers can now become 'Approved Installers' and enjoy a host of benefits as Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley explains: “This initiative allows installers to prove their commitment to quality and attract new customers with a range of professional marketing materials. These can be personalised and there are items available exclusively for Approved Installers, such as retail brochures and more. Our Approved Installers can even benefit from homeowner sales leads generated via a dedicated consumerfacing website. Becoming an Approved Installer is completely free of charge and we received lots of interest during the FIT Show. Installers can find out more about becoming 'Approved' and finding an Approved Fabricator partner in their area by visiting www.fab-match.com”. www.vekauk.com
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems were awarded the contract to design, fabricate and install the windows at Whitbread’s new Premier Inn, part of the multi billion pound Westfield Stratford City. The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance. From fifteen basic Comar 5P.i profiles, all window configurations, such as casement, top swing reversible, pivot, tilt and turn and sliding can be manufactured. For the sleek modern façade, Comar 6 ladder frame curtain walling was specified. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the façade with special profiles to integrate opening vents and doors. The design of Comar 6 makes it ideal for complex facetted curtain walls as well as sheer glazed facades. www.comar-alu.co.uk
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illbruck Trio Keeps Mum In Cheshire A couple in Cheshire carrying out an exacting refurbishment project on an old property, located close to a busy road, have called on the assistance of tremco illbruck to help ensure that the finished installation of their high quality timber windows matched the manufacturer’s specifications for both acoustic and thermal performance. The refurbishment, including the installation of 17 Mumford & Wood casement windows, has been carried out by the locally based firm of Access Builders. TP652 Compriband Trio Plus is an impregnated, pre-compressed multi-functional sealing tape which has been developed to meet the increased demands of PassivHaus and the top levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes. www.tremco-illbruck.co.uk ENQUIRY 76
Step Out Of The Ordinary With Premdor French And Folding Doors Premdor French and Folding exterior door ranges are the ultimate in style, quality and functionality, creating immediate added value and providing a synergy between home and garden. Manufactured using the latest technological construction techniques, Premdor’s external folding doors are supplied ‘ready to assemble’ with most components pre-machined for ease of installation on site. The highly stable doors are 54mm thick incorporating a solid hardwood core with 3mm slices of oak or hardwood veneered on each visible surface. To guarantee every door looks like new for years to come, each set is factory finished with 3 coats of micro porous finish, comprising one total immersion dip coat and two top coats providing maximum uv protection. With the highest standards as standard, Premdor French and Folding doors are pre-glazed with 24mm Argon filled low ‘E’ double glazed units for thermal efficiency. Sets come complete with doors, frame, cill, hardware, threshold, locks, handles and draught seals and meet or surpass all legislative and industry requirements. www.premdor.co.uk ENQUIRY 77
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Take A Fresh Look At Panelled Doors With Premdor The market for the ubiquitous four – six panel internal door has been consistent over the years and was thought to remain so in the future – until now. The advantages and practicalities that come from a moulded door are visible irrespective of the decorative environment. Now with a collection of exciting new design variants launched by Premdor, the market is experiencing rapid change. Replacing the staid look of the old four panel door, yet retaining the practicalities, is the refreshingly modern look of ladder moulded, vertical five panel, shallow single panel and horizontal four line doors, all of which have met with instant enthusiasm from Merchants, Distributors and House Developers alike. Exclusive to Premdor, the shallow moulded ladder design presents a pleasing modern twist to a traditional panel door and is finished with smooth surfaces for a paint finish. Additionally the vertical five panel door with its versatile good looks is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s best sellers, again, suitable for painting. Another first from the Premdor design team is the single panel shallow moulded door with understated good looks, ideal for minimalist interiors. Likewise, with a sleek modern profile, the four line door with smooth embossed lines lends itself to a bold decorative finish. The new panelled door range from Premdor, a clear statement of style and modernity. For full details call 0844 2090008 or visit www.premdor.co.uk ENQUIRY 78
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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. Reassurance: CWCT Tested, Audited and Certified to 3600Pa Sequence B.
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.
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
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.
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Schueco’s New ‘Barcode Architecture’ Product Has Huge Design Potential With more and more architects designing buildings that use natural ventilation rather than expensive, energy-intensive air-conditioning to control the internal environment, the launch of Schueco’s AWS VV ventilation system is opportune. Arriving in the UK in July, this product – a narrow, side-hung vent – is not simply a practical response to the need for non-mechanical cooling, it is also a system which presents architects with a whole new layer of design potential through what is sometimes known as ‘barcode architecture’. The name derives from the way in which when inserted into a curtain wall or ribbon window, the vents can resemble the vertical lines of barcodes found on product labels the world over. The decorative possibilities of this effect will be warmly welcomed by UK architects searching for new ways in which to express their creative vision. Available in powder coat or anodised finishes, the Schueco AWS VV can be specified with a rebated or flush external appearance. The vent is inward opening and can be opened and closed easily either by hand or – on request – by concealed TipTronic motor drives that can in turn be linked to a central building management system if required. Optional limiters with a maximum opening of 100 mm ensure safety in use and multi-point locking gives burglar resistance up to RC2. Schueco AWS VV is available in a variety of widths: 170 mm, 250 mm and 300 mm, with heights from 750 mm to 3000 mm, enabling it to cater for a wide range of ventilation requirements. Schueco AWS VV is thermally insulated, delivering Uw values down to 0.95 W/m2K. Concealed fittings based on Schueco’s AvanTec SimplySmart range come as standard, while variable height handles enhance installation flexibility. The system is available in various frame depths from 65 mm to 90 mm and is suitable for use with Schueco AWS, AWS BS and AWS WF window systems and can be inserted into Schueco façades. For further information on the Schueco AWS VV ventilation system, please e-mail mkinfobox@schueco.com www.schueco.co.uk ENQUIRY 80
Opening The Reynaers Doors In Time For Henley Royal Regatta At Phyllis Court Opening its doors in time for this year’s Henley Royal Regatta week, July 2 – 6, after an extensive refurbishment, Phyllis Court Grandstand occupies an unrivalled position adjacent to the water’s edge on the finish line of the course. Taking full advantage of the location the two storey grandstand makes extensive use of Reynaers sliding and bi-fold door systems facilitating the ability to open up the area to reveal the full potential of the location and let in the ambience of the regatta. Designed to fit seamlessly with the Georgian-style, period building of Phyllis Court private members club, which was established in 1906, Hives Architects LLP, made extensive use of CW 50 curtain walling for the grandstand to bring natural light in as well as facilitate commanding views over this impressive stretch of the River Thames. Located on the site of the original Henley-on-Thames manor house the current house was built in 1837 and is set within its own elegant grounds, close to the town centre. Overlooking the river edge the refurbished grandstand features an expansive run of CF 77 bi-fold doors which facilitate opening the entire frontage of the grandstand alongside the Buck’s side of the river. Reynaers ES 50 outward opening windows provide natural ventilation, while CP 155 thermally insulated sliding systems deliver access to the balcony, which continues along the side and rear of the building, and is also used at ground floor level. Northolt Glass Architectural carried out the fabrication and installation of the Reynaers systems on the project working to a tight schedule to ensure completion on time before opening day of Henley Royal Regatta. For full details contact: Reynaers Limited, Tel: 0121 421 1999, Fax: 0121 421 9797 or email: reynaersltd@reynaers.com www.reynaers.co.uk ENQUIRY 81
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Vicaima Equip ‘Sofitel Luxury Hotels’ In Dubai European interior products specialist, Vicaima has been chosen to equip the French luxury hotel brand Sofitel (part of the Accor Hotels Group), for their latest venture Sofitel Dubai Downtown, in the United Arab Emirates. Vicaima’s expertise was sought with a selection of specially made product solutions including doors, frames and wall panelling, which were fitted throughout the hotel complex. The 5 star hotel overlooking the coast and set adjacent to the worlds tallest skyscraper, has been described as ‘a piece of France in Dubai’ with French styling incorporated into its 350 spacious bedrooms, 14 meeting rooms, a 600 person ballroom and multiple restaurants offering international cuisine. Vicaima’s matching door and frame system Portaro, was specifically designed to meet the exacting technical requirements of this project, with fire resistance and acoustic performance at its heart. Their products were incorporated within the room entrances, public and service areas as well as for the connecting doors. In addition to doors with over panels, pairs and sliding doors, Vicaima were also responsible for supplying wall panels, furniture elements, wardrobes and skirting boards, which in the main were finished in Natural bamboo veneer, to harmonize with the modernity and elegance of the hotel. Speaking about Vicaima’s involvement in this landmark hotel project, Arlindo Costa Leite, President of Vicaima said "It is with great pride that we add another luxury project to our Vicaima portfolio. We are increasingly acknowledged as major international players and, in the Middle East we have already won various luxury developments and this reflects the expertise and quality of the Vicaima organisation. The Sofitel Dubai Downtown is, undoubtedly, one of the most important projects for Vicaima. Having been chosen by the leading French luxury hotel chain, whose presence is on five continents, we have consolidated the importance of the company in international markets." Launched in May 2014, Sofitel Dubai Downtown joins several other flagship projects featuring Vicaima products in the Middle East, such as the Abu Dhabi Central Market and the Dubai Burj Standpoint. www.vicaima.com ENQUIRY 82
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NEACO Provides Another Bespoke Solution For Refurbished Apartments NEACO have provided another bespoke design solution with a range of contemporary-style Juliet balconies for the refurbishment of 40 Stafford & Rural Homes apartments off Sidney Avenue in Penkside, Staffordshire. The company’s design team worked with CTD Architects to create a new Juliet balcony outside of the standard specification, incorporating stanchions with offset glass panels. NEACO also provided balustrades in six stairwells across three buildings as part of a complex project which had to be completed within a tight build schedule with residents continuing to live in the apartments throughout the programme. Steve Tipper of CTD Architects said: “We wanted a contemporary aesthetic and that’s why we chose NEACO. Their balcony systems provide design versatility with modular components which combine for a made-to-measure solution. In terms of installation, it was a technically challenging project and NEACO dealt with any issues quickly and effectively. We are proposing to use NEACO again for the next refurbishment project involving another seven complexes near to the Sidney Avenue site.” Available with a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee, NEACO’s Spectrum range of handrails, balustrade, balconies and structural glass offers a huge choice of modular components. Systems can be specified in stainless steel or aluminium powder coated in a variety of solid colours, metallic colours and intricate wood-effect finishes. Further information is available at www.neaco.co.uk ENQUIRY 83
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‘Systems And ‘Systems’’ When choosing an aluminium system to fabricate or to specify which do you choose? What influences your choice of systems? Crucial decision points include systems training and technical support along with the possibility of being offered specified work. Additionally it is important to consider the breadth of the system being supplied - the range of profiles on offer. The wider the range of profiles, and complementing systems on offer from the systems company, gives the fabricator solutions that have been tried and tested; in short, a systems provider with more experience in the sector. We should call these systems ‘premium’ systems and there are several very well known and well respected providers in the UK. A relatively new entrant in the UK is Aluprof, established in the UK in 2006, the company has recently moved into new premises in Altrincham,Cheshire to meet the growing demand for their systems. With their parent company in Poland, profiles are both competitively priced and wide ranging. UK stock is replenished weekly and the company prides itself on customer service. UK specifiers are still influenced greatly by the ‘European’ systems on offer in the UK, specifiers perceive these as advanced systems capable of being used on large projects. Aluprof can trace their roots back almost 100 years in mainland Europe and have a depth of experience having completed some extensive commercial projects across the region. More recently sizeable projects in the UK have been specified through some of the UK’s well established envelope contractors with further projects in the pipeline. Aluprof’s UK’s Managing Director, Wojciech Brozyna, comments on the success of the UK operation, “It is always difficult starting a business in a new country with no track
record, but we started small and built up the business through several fabricators who we still do business with today. We were then hit with the 2008 market crash. Fortunately this helped us as we were seen as a ‘similar’ alternative supplier, competitively priced against many of the premium systems currently on offer. We actually maintained growth through the recession and due to this continued growth, this enabled us to move to new, larger premises late in 2013.” Wojciech explains that it is not just the large projects that the business is developing, “We have developed an aluminium framed fire rated system which is proving to be very popular with specifiers and fabricators. The systems fit into a niche market and carry all the relevant UK accreditation with BS 476 & EN 1634 Standards conformity. FD30, FD60 and FD90 doors and screens can be fabricated and installed easily. But what’s more impressive is the fire rated MB-78EI Door & Screen System and the MB-SR50 EI curtain wall system which are designed so that they perfectly complement the standard aluminium range of systems with the same sight lines. ” According to Glenigan’s latest Major Contractors on Competitive Review there has been a double-digit fall in contract awards worth £100 million or more in 2013, but with a more than balancing increase of the smaller under £10 million projects, which leaves the construction industry contract awards up by 8%. The ‘smaller’ projects are normally supplied by UK fabricators, so the systems supply industry is buoyant. The report also goes on the say that there will be a continued pressure to reduce costs, so there is likely to be further pressure on margins. This growth in the sector seems to favour Aluprof’s current strategy in the UK. For further information please visit www.aluprof.eu/en/ or phone 0161 941 4005 ENQUIRY 84
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Ventilated Garage Door Systems For New Housing Project In Cambridge Rundum Meir ventilated garage doors in solid oak have been installed on new houses in Cambridge. The vertically slatted design met architect requirements for bringing light into integrated carports. Each garage door was made-to-measure ranging from 2200 mm to 2800 mm in height from solid European oak and is fully automated, allowing remote control. The garage doors were installed on new houses by Countryside Properties in Abode, part of the Great Kneighton development which was a project winner in the Housing Design Awards 2013. The houses in Abode at Great Kneighton were a project winner in the 2012 Housing Design Awards. www.rundum.co.uk ENQUIRY 85
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W30 – The Slimmest Steel Windows Complying To All Current Part L Building Regulations
100% Simonswerk Hinges Leading architectural Ironmongery manufacturer SIMONSWERK will again be exhibiting at the 100% Design Show at Earls Court in September, showcasing the latest developments in hinge technology. Visitors to their stand, number E 19, in the ECO, Design & Build section of the exhibition, will be able to view the power transfer TECTUS Energy system with new adapter plug connections including one for FUHR motor locks and all with torsion-proof and snap fitting connection systems. Also on show will be new versions of the heavy duty VARIANT range with Finger Protection, 400kg and “Care” options – the latter specifically designed for public sector buildings where frame dimensions need to allow real clearance widths for doors to open with a 900 angle, plus the TRITECH solid brass hinge with new PVD finishes. www.simonswerk.co.uk ENQUIRY 87
Designed for energy efficiency, W30 steel windows from Steel Window Association members are the slimmest steel window range currently on the market complying to all current Part L building regulations. For Domestic applications the W30 system is C rated by the BFRC and if required a B rated window can now be offered. Each C rated window incorporates an 18mm double glazed unit, comprising 4mm soft coat low e glass and 4mm clear float sandwiching a 10mm krypton gas filled cavity with a warm edge spacer bar. From a lifecycle perspective, all the steel elements of the W30 are ultimately completely recyclable. The credentials of steel windows are recognized by the Building Research Establishment’s ‘Green Guide’, which gives them an above average B rating. www.steel-window-association.co.uk
Tradelink Welcomes Commercial Manager Tradelink, world class manufacturer of one of the widest ranges of windows, doors, sealed units and conservatories in the UK, has recently welcomed Patrick Burke as new Commercial Manager. Jim Moody, Managing Director at Tradelink explains: “Tradelink has always supplied quality products into the commercial sector, but since it started manufacturing aluminium windows and bi-fold doors, demand has increased exponentially. Patrick joins us with a wealth of experience in the commercial field, to build on this success. We have employed aluminium experts since we started manufacturing the Smart profile to ensure the technical performance of our products meets the exacting requirements of the commercial projects they are installed in. However, we felt the time was right to expand the team and Patrick brings with him wider strategic as well as technical experience.” www.tradelinkdirect.co.uk
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Successful Schueco/RIBAJ Awards To Become An Annual Event The winners of the first-ever Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation were announced at a lunch held in the Grand Saloon at Tate Britain on Thursday 19th June. As a result of the interest that the Awards have generated among building professionals, Schueco UK has announced that the competition will now become a regular annual event. Run in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards celebrate the very best in UK building design with special emphasis on the use and installation of Schueco systems and on best construction practice, as evidenced by demonstrable collaborative teamwork between architects, main contractors, specialist sub-contractors and suppliers. The awards are open to all architects and specialist contractors in Great Britain and Ireland; eight individual categories ensure that all major sectors of the market are covered. In addition, there is one Special Award for Overall Excellence. The 2014 winner of the latter award was Ortus, a £4.65 million health education building in Camberwell, London designed by Duggan Morris Architects for Maudsley Learning with KCC Architectural the specialist contractor. The judges admired this ‘accomplished’ and ‘distinguished’ building and were impressed with the proactive attitude of the architects. Judge Sunand Prasad added: ‘There’s an extraordinary confidence in that building. The architects have clearly been the team leaders when so often architects fail at delivering.’ Ortus comprises 1,550 sq metres of learning and event facilities, café and exhibition spaces. It was delivered through a PPC 2000 partnering process tailored for construction
management. The building makes extensive use of window systems and structural glazing from Schueco. The judges of the competition were Paul Monaghan, founding partner of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris; Sunand Prasad, co-founder of Penoyre & Prasad; Deborah Saunt, founding partner of DSDHA and Eleanor Young, executive editor of RIBA Journal and chair of the judging panel. Winners and commended projects in the individual categories were: Overall Excellence Award: Ortus, Camberwell, London Commercial Award Winner: Bridgegate House, Irvine Commercial Award Commended: 87-91 Redchurch Street, London Education Award Winner: Manchester School of Art Education Award Commended: Scottish Ballet Headquarters, Glasgow Education Award Commended: Ash Court, Girton College, Cambridge Health Award Winner: Ortus, Camberwell, London Individual House Award Winner: Mayfair House, London Residential Development Award Winner: Maple Quays, Rotherhithe, London Small Project Award Winner: River Cottage Cookery School, Axminster Specialist Contractor Award Winner: Riverside Museum, Glasgow Specialist Contractor Award Commended: Heathrow Terminal 2 Sustainability Award Winner: Ash Court, Girton College, Cambridge Sustainability Award Commended: Manchester School of Art For further details of the Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation, please e-mail mkinfobox@schueco.com www.schueco.co.uk ENQUIRY 89
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In Fashion With Crittall The link between handmade gentlemen’s ties and steel framed windows may not be glaringly obvious but the two share one specific quality. Both are expertly crafted British products and it was this connection that has helped bring the two together in a prestigious building renovation in East London. Haberdasher Street is the appropriately-named location for the new headquarters of Drake’s London, a firm that since the late 1970s has specialised in the design and manufacture of men’s ties. The six-storey 1930s concrete-framed building occupies a prime corner site in the heart of what is actually the East End of London’s burgeoning tech city neighbourhood. Nevertheless, it was here that the leading menswear accessories manufacturer chose to relocate its Clerkenwell-based workshop and its Rotherhithe-based distribution centre. These have now been consolidated into a new London HQ. The project also yielded sufficient room for office space and nine apartments to rent. The building was formerly a factory and this usage has now been restored with Drake’s occupation of it. Ugly, uPVC windows had to go, especially the ones that had obliterated the curved fenestration on the building’s impressive corner elevation. The choice of Crittall Corporate W20 windows was not a difficult one. Architect Nicola Rutt from Hawkins\Brown says: “Given that the main section of the building dates from the 1930s it seemed a natural decision to choose steel windows as these would have been installed
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originally. The functions within the building include workshops where people handmake ties so this process requires a lot of natural light.” The slender frames and consequent increase in glazed area inherent in a Crittall window provided the maximum amount of natural light and so the decision to specify Crittall was not just purely aesthetic but also practical and functional. Hawkins\Brown arranged for Drake’s senior management to visit Crittall’s Braintree, Essex, factory to see the windows being manufactured. “We actually saw the windows being handmade in its factory, only an hour or so from our own East London atelier. They are robust, fit for purpose for decades to come and great looking. Exactly what we were after,” says Drake’s MD and creative director Michael Hill. Both Crittalls and Drake’s share a passion for craftsmanship producing items that are well made, long lasting and authentic while being progressive and relevant. It was, in other words, a perfect fit, not least around the building’s corner elevation where curved glazing has been restored. The building’s top two floors accommodate warehouse-style apartments with the same fenestration as found on the lower floors but with acoustic ventilation to meet Parts E and F of the building regulations. Hawkins\Brown’s refurbishment opens up the original building, stripping it back to its concrete frame whilst retaining and reusing original features including a caged lift and balustrades in the stairwell, porthole windows, concrete canopies and the street frontage clock which has been refurbished with Drake’s branding. Glazed Crittall partitions were also specified internally to create a light-filled and spacious working environment with extensive views to the outside. www.crittall-windows.co.uk ENQUIRY 90
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Fire And Smoke Protection In Public Corridors Doors in corridors of hospitals and other buildings receive a great deal of harsh treatment, especially the door edges. In the event of a fire, such corridors will become a fast route for fire and smoke transmission, and as worn edges of the door will inevitably decrease the effectiveness of a fire defence, lives could be at risk! Kent and Canterbury Hospital rely on corridors not only to transport patients between wards and clinical facilities, but for moving food, laundry, and waste around the campus. The problem of battered door edges and fire and smoke sealing can be solved with a low-cost, easily-fitted Envirograf速 product 108 Door Edge Protective Trim with smoke seal. Envirograf速 product 100 Fire and smoke seal can also be added to the trim for additional safety. The hospital have also installed Envirograf速 product 43 Magnetic Door Hold system, The unit has been carefully designed to hold open single or double doors, from a duration of 20-57 seconds, this will allow ample time for trolleys and equipment to pass through. The door holder will release the door after the specified time, to ensure that the door can resume as a barrier in the event of a fire. The system will help to cut down on draughts, noise and loss of heat, as well as preventing buckling and distortion of doors, a common problem with permanent door holders. No wiring is needed to existing fire alarm system as agreed by the fire brigade, because the duration of door opening is under one minute. The 24V electromagnet releases the door to be shut by the door closer as usual. Ideal for hospitals, residential homes, offices, computer suites, hotels and warehouses. The Magnetic Door Holder can also be supplied for operation by the people with impaired vision. These products are just one of the many that Envirograf速 offer including: Fire protective and fire retardant coatings for Ceilings, Fibreglass and Steel, Downlighter
Covers, Trunking Pillows and sleeves, Pipe Collars and Wraps, Cable tray protection, Electrical Consumer Unit protection, Fire and Acoustic protection for Electrical Sockets, Ventilation Grilles, Letter Box protection, Animal door protection,UnderFloor fire barriers, Fire Barrier Curtains, Fire Barrier Curtains for Roofing, Upgrading Doors, Window Seals,Suspended Ceiling protection, Fabric and Upholstery protection, Mastics, Sealants, Fillers and Adhesives and much more, visit www.envirograf.com for the complete list. ENQUIRY 91
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Mind The Gap - A Deadly Game Unprotected gaps in walls and ceilings are a major fire risk, and especially when a fire penetrates the cavity section of the structure, it can quickly spread as fast as an express train to other areas of the building, causing huge risks to life and property. Envirograf® cavity barriers are providing state of the art fire protection for the new £5million staff accommodation project at Peterborough Hospital. The project will feature over 100 beds, increased levels of insulation, low-energy lighting, energy efficient heating systems and water-saving technology. The new accommodation block will be installed by Elliott, with the help of Richard Morris Construction Ltd in just 16 weeks on site. The building will have a 60 year structural design life with a 25 year structural warranty. Envirograf® Cavity Barriers are a superb practical way of halting the spread of flame and smoke, they also enable occupants valuable time to evacuate the building safely in a fire. The barriers are moisture resistant and are easy to install and can offer fire protection up to an incredible 132 minutes BS EN 1363-1 1999. The new development at 243 Ealing Road attains new heights in terms of specification, quality and setting. The 14 storey tower, forms the cornerstone of the development and is complemented by six lower rise buildings. All apartments have a balcony, patio or terrace allowing everyone to enjoy this attractive setting and many also benefit from far reaching views across London.
Not only will the site look great, but it has been ensured that it conforms to the strict fire protection standards via the use of the Envirograf® high quality cavity fire barrier (Product 55), which have been installed by Simco EFS, who also were tasked with ensuring that principles of sustainable development run throughout the whole scheme. Envirograf® Cavity Barriers are a vital and life saving product in every construction project, and without the use of these products, sealing the gap could mean the difference between life or death! Envirograf® have a massive range of products designed to seal every conceivable gap in all new build and refurbishment projects. The range includes, Fire protective and fire retardant coatings for Timber, Ceilings, Fibreglass and Steel, Downlighter Covers, Trunking Pillows and sleeves, Pipe Collars and Wraps, Cable tray protection, Electrical Consumer Unit protection, Fire and Acoustic protection for Electrical Sockets, Ventilation Grilles, Letter Box protection, Animal door protection,UnderFloor fire barriers, Fire Barrier Curtains, Fire Barrier Curtains for Roofing, Upgrading Doors, Door and Window Seals,Suspended Ceiling protection, Fabric and Upholstery protection, Mastics, Sealants, Fillers and Adhesives and much more, visit www.envirograf.com for the complete list. ENQUIRY 93
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London Mayor Visits Housing Protected By Kidde To Launch The New London Rental Standard Kidde customer and specialist student housing provider Rob Hunter, Managing Director of Place Group UK, is the first private landlord to be awarded Mayor Boris Johnson’s ‘London Rental Standard’ badge of accreditation. On 28th May, the Mayor personally visited one of Rob’s properties in Haringey to meet tenants and to hear about their positive experiences of renting from an accredited landlord. Rob was selected as the first private landlord to be awarded the so-called ‘Boris badge’ as a pioneer of accreditation and a vocal supporter of higher standards in the rental property industry. The new Standard is linked to the ‘Housing Health and Safety Rating System’ (HHSRS), which identifies both fire and carbon monoxide poisoning as primary risks and the importance of fitting appropriate alarms –already top of Rob’s list of priorities. Rob’s company has been operating for 20 years in north London and provides students with high specification, refurbished 5 and 6 bedroom shared HMO accommodation in traditional Victorian houses. In all his properties, original battery powered alarms have been replaced with Kidde’s Slick smoke and heat alarms using wireless interconnect. Every bedroom now has its own smoke alarm, as well as circulation areas, and there are heat alarms in communal living areas and kitchens. In addition, Kidde’s hard-wired CO alarms with digital displays are installed on each floor. For more information, visit: www.smoke-alarms.co.uk or email: sales@kiddesafety.co.uk ENQUIRY 94
Avoiding Part L Risks Following implementation of the new Building Regulations Part L this April, concerns are growing that greater air-tightness in new housing could increase carbon monoxide poisoning risks, justifying more stringent requirements for CO alarms. Mandatory requirements for CO alarms are dealt with by Building Regulations Part J - but this is woefully inadequate, only requiring a CO alarm with installation of certain, solid fuel heating appliances. Clearly, an update of Part J is urgently called for to address the problem. In the meantime, all those involved with housing should consider fitting CO alarms as a matter of course. And the latest generation of self-contained CO alarms with sealed-in battery from Kidde provide a safe, cost-effective solution. Kidde’s 10LLCO is the only range of 10-year guaranteed alarms with CO sensors actually tested throughout a 10-year period or longer. Kidde also manufactures its own sensors, allowing tighter quality controls to be applied. The 10LLCO range offers low cost of ownership, with ‘Best Value’ over the 10-year life, and is ideal for social and private landlords. Both models are small in size with a slim profile and can be wall-mounted or used freestanding. They are simply activated by the slide-on back plate, so preserving battery freshness until needed, and a tamper resisting selflocking installation system avoids alarm theft. One model - 10LLDCO – has a digital display to provide early warning of intermittent and low levels of carbon monoxide. A ‘Peak Level’ button can also help identify CO problems occurring when the property is not occupied. For more information, visit www.smoke-alarms.co.uk or email: sales@kiddesafety.co.uk ENQUIRY 95
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Envirograf速 Passive Fire Protection Products Tested to BS EN 1366-3 : 2009, using the Hydrocarbon Heating Conditions of BS EN 1363-2, Clause 4
www.envirograf.com Pictures from recent Exova test carried out for EDF Energy Nuclear Power Station - achieved 245 minutes Integrity and Insulation
The Envirograf速 collars are a surface-mounted circular metal unit for use around pipes (PVC, UPVC, steel, and copper) and electrical cables that pass through fire-rated ceilings or walls. The unit consists of a collar that contains intumescent material. It has a quick-release clip to open the unit for fitting around a pipe or cable, and fixing lugs are fitted for easy attachment to ceilings, floors, or walls. The collar can be reversed, to fit into the floor or wall and an Acoustic version is available These units are made in various sizes protecting pipes from 45mm external diameter (or narrower), right up to 700mm, special sizes can be made to order.
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Winning Bronze
Visitors to the newly redeveloped Adelaide Oval - one of Australia’s most iconic sports venues - will now be greeted by a dramatic, cantilevered curved form over the main entrance, created from over 4,000 individual panels of Nordic Bronze from Aurubis. The design is conceived as a series of pavilions in a parkland setting. The two new stands combine concrete structures and tieredseating, curtain-wall glazing and diagrid PTFE roofs. A copper mesh veil provides shelter and solar shading to facades, and is pierced by a series of solid Nordic Bronze clad volumes. The distinctive form of the William Magarey Room is encased in a double-curved geometry façade of Nordic Bronze panels, inclined in a sectional plane, announcing the main entry point to the south stand below. The Nordic Bronze skin flows underneath to form a reflective soffit, then into the interior to define the solid mass while blurring inside and outside boundaries. www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural
Sika Supplies Watertight Concrete Solution In Rugby Sika has recently supplied its BBA certified Watertight Concrete system for the construction of the new swimming pools at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre in Rugby. Sika Watertight Concrete contains state-of-the-art concrete admixtures that reduce the water/cement ratio, thus increasing the density of the mix and minimising the size, volume and continuity of the concrete’s pores. They also block the remaining pores to produce a completely watertight finish. To complete the system, construction joints were sealed with the SikaSwell® jointing system, which consists of joint sealing profiles that expand on contact with water to seal any voids between adjoining concrete slabs. www.sikawatertightconcrete.co.uk ENQUIRY 98
Ancon Extends Its Award-Winning Teplotie Range To Accommodate Surface Fixing Masonry fixings specialist, ANCON, is continuing to lead the market in low thermal conductivity wall ties, with an innovative extension to its award-winning TeploTie range that sees it now suitable for surface fixing to an in-situ masonry leaf or structural frame. Like the original TeploTie cavity wall tie, the new Teplo-L-Tie comprises a pultruded basalt fibre body set in a resin matrix. This material, with its thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK, minimises heat loss across an insulated wall cavity. Unique to the new Ancon Teplo-L-Tie, however, is an ‘L’ shaped stainless steel upstand, mechanically and chemically bonded to one end, which allows it to be securely tied to steel, timber, concrete or masonry using a range of standard fixings. www.ancon.co.uk
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Striking Refurbishment By Remmers Located in the historic Eyre Square, the focal point of Galway, is Dunnes Stores. The Georgian facade of the building required extensive repair and refurbishment to the render which was suffering with a high degree of cracking. Repairs to the render were carried out using Betofix RM. This advanced cementitious repair mortar is designed to be easy to use and fast curing, which allows it to be applied and built up in several layers within a short period of time prior to application of the coating system. Finally, to protect the facade from further damage, Remmers Elastoflex system was chosen for its excellent crack bridging, anti-carbonation and waterproofing abilities and to give a high degree of finish to the exterior. www.remmers.co.uk ENQUIRY 100
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DuPont™ Tyvek® Advanced Breather Membranes Help Waste Products To Perform In Unexpected Ways In A New Building Experiment Architect Duncan Baker-Brown and the University of Brighton’s Faculty of Art have undertaken a fascinating new ‘living experiment’ in sustainable building. The Brighton Waste Houseaims to use as much reclaimed and recycled material as available or appropriate – but where a certain type of product or technology proves to be the best solution in terms of optimum efficiency, then new materials or equipment have been specified. The building aims to demonstrate ways to combat the 45% contribution to CO2 emissions in the UK that can be attributed to architectural structures. The timber framed structure is made largely of timber offcuts with salvaged ply and is insulated in a variety of ways, including with old VHS tapes and compact disc cases, discarded wallpaper and 19,800 disposable airline toothbrushes! In excess of 85% of the building product has been sourced through reclamation of some kind, but certain new products and hi tech solutions have been added where needed. For example, making the structure as wind and watertight as possible, while also capable of diffusing interstitial vapour to the exterior, was crucial to the success of the experiment, and it became clear to the team that the ideal membrane solution to protect the build was the renowned reliability and performance DuPont™ Tyvek®. In total 400 square metres of DuPont™ Tyvek® Housewrap has been used to seal the building envelope and a similar amount of the specialised DuPont™ Tyvek® UV Façade membrane has been installed directly behind the second-hand carpet tiles that act as rain screen cladding to the external walls. Architect and project leader Duncan Baker-Brown of BBM Sustainable Design Ltd comments, “We were very happy to specify DuPont™ Tyvek® Housewrap and DuPont™ Tyvek® UV Facade for The Brighton Waste House, as the products guarantee the proper performance of our rather unusual walls made of reclaimed and surplus material from the construction industry, as well as from household waste. DuPont™ Tyvek® Housewrap ensures that our carbon neutral building manages moisture sensibly, while DuPont™ Tyvek® UV Facade forms a highly effective weather seal for the building, sitting just behind our unusual external rain screen, which is of course, also made of waste.” Lightweight yet robust, DuPont™ Tyvek® is easy to install to exterior walls and roofs and offers long term proven reliability and durability with its unique composition. Designed to protect the building envelope against the effects of weather and moisture, the membranes also offer optimal air-tightness and can help to improve the thermal performance and energy-efficiency, as well as the interior climatic stability and comfort of a building. www. tyvek.co.uk ENQUIRY 101
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Images of the building work are © Nicolas Borel and the artist impression including the park is © Philharmonie de Paris – Ateliers Jean Nouvel
Combisafe Fast Frame System Strikes The Right Note At Iconic Paris Concert Hall The COMBISAFE FAST FRAME System – a unique edge protection solution for steel frame structures - has been specified on the 220 million euro Paris Philharmonic Hall ensuring workers are protected during the erection of the steel frame. In a design by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, the prestigious Philharmonie de Paris is a major new state-of-the-art music complex in the Parc de la Villette which centres on a 2,400-seat concert hall, the largest built in the city for nearly a hundred years. With the health and safety of the workers of the utmost importance in this city centre site, the COMBISAFE Engineering team have been working with the client at the earliest stage of the construction process to ensure the most appropriate, safe and cost-effective protection system was used during the erection of the steel frame building. Specialist steelwork Severfield Watson supplied more than 650 LM of the COMBISAFE FAST FRAME System which was attached to the distinctive aluminium clad roof. A highly effective edge protection system, the system was developed by COMBISAFE in collaboration with Severfield Rowen for use on the Shard in London. “The Fast Frame System was the perfect safety solution during the construction of this iconic building, an invaluable and cost effective system which met our fall prevention and edge protection requirements,” commented Andy Luter, Project Manager, Severfield Watson. Quick and easy to erect, the FAST FRAME System slots into pre-welded sockets on the perimeter beams to provide a triple guardrail, to which further protection in the form of a Debris Mesh Barrier can be attached. The innovative system enables the integration of temporary edge protection at ground level and, once fitted, is simply craned into place along with the steelwork. It also has the unique facility to raise and completely remove the barrier in-situ, allowing workers to work underneath the edge protection for access to the perimeter beams. “This was the first time the Fast Frame System was used outside of the UK,” commented Oliver Gwinnell from Combisafe. “It was also the first time it was installed using the Vari Clamp as well as the welded socket and sleeve.” By providing the company’s innovative safety solutions to protect this landmark building during construction, COMBISAFE continues to set the standard in safety at height technology through early design consultation and the successful delivery of preventative and protective systems for the construction industry. www.combisafe.com ENQUIRY 102
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Expanded Range Of Colour Options For Yorkon Modular Buildings Offering Even Greater Design Flexibility The Portakabin Group has expanded the range of colours and design possibilities now available for buildings constructed using its Yorkon off-site solutions, giving architects, contractors and customers even greater aesthetic flexibility. The latest building system available for Yorkon projects has been engineered to remove the need for external columns, creating seamless, flush façades. The palette of colours for the steel envelope has also been expanded from 20 to 55, giving architects and designers genuine creative freedom without having to specify secondary cladding. The modular buildings can be finished in a wider range of colours to complement or contrast with adjacent schemes – or multiple shades and colours can be specified for a single façade to create a lively, vibrant and impactful exterior.
This unprecedented design flexibility is combined with the unrivalled efficiency of offsite construction that means reduced programme times, greater certainty of delivery on time and on budget, precision engineering in factory conditions for improved quality, less disruption during the build process, and stronger sustainability credentials. The many applications of Yorkon off-site solutions include: Teaching facilities for schools, academies and colleges Hospital buildings, treatment centres and health clinics Highly complex laboratories for the chemical and nuclear sectors Commercial offices, control centres and amenity buildings for manufacturers Superstores, retail kiosks and convenience stores Passenger and operational facilities for railways, ports and airports. For further information about Yorkon modular buildings, call 0845 2000 123, email contact@yorkon.co.uk or see www.yorkon.info ENQUIRY 103
Other external finish options include render, brickwork, timber or rainscreen cladding, which can either be installed off site at the Portakabin production centre in York or on site according to programme and individual project requirements. Yorkon off-site solutions now offer literally thousands of design configurations and permutations, manufactured with optimum efficiency to suit almost any site or building footprint. There is also the widest choice of glazing – from full height curtain walling to ribbon windows – and roofing options to create bespoke, landmark buildings and outstanding, award-winning architecture.
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GALLERY/PROJECT/RADMAT Title: Radmat’s Permaquik Rounds Off Stunning New Library Of Birmingham Location: Birmingham Application: Flat Roof System Visit: www.radmat.com
With the new £188 million Library of Birmingham rewriting the book on library design, leading flat roof system provider Radmat Building Products have supplied a guaranteed roofing system which is set to deliver high standards of environmental performance, long term waterproofing integrity and has enabled the creation of two biodiverse green roofs and an intensive rooftop garden. The largest public library in the UK and the largest public cultural space in Europe, the new 35,000m2 Library of Birmingham replaces the old Central Library and is seen by Birmingham City Council as 68
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a flagship project for the redevelopment of the city. Designed by architects Mecanoo, and multi-discipline engineers Buro Happold, and built by Carillion, the multi-tiered roof of the library features two garden terraces which have both contributed to the BREEAM excellent rating. Radmat Approved Contractor Prater delivered a roofing solution that is BBA Certified to last ‘the life of the building’. Consisting of two layers of Radmat PermaQuik PQ6100 Hot Melt Monolithic waterproofing membrane, root resistant Cap Sheet and ProTherm inverted roof
insulation, the entire roof was electronically tested for integrity prior to the installation of aluminum powder coated cappings to the perimeter roof upstands. Once the installation of the 7,500m² of PermaQuik PQ6100 roofing system on the roof and the ground level Podium deck was signed off by a Radmat Technical Adviser, Prater brought in specialist green roof contractor Frost Landscapes to carry out the installation of the complex intensive green roofs. The two biodiverse green roofs, at levels 3 and 7, were created to attract local wildlife and to offer visitors a pleasant environment to enjoy all year round. With contrasting atmospheres and qualities, the green roof terrace at level 3 overlooks Centenary Square and draws inspiration from the façade design with bespoke teardrop and semi-circular planters, a paved granite terrace and seating areas as features. The planting scheme has a formal English knot garden theme incorporating evergreen hedges, aromatic plants and culinary herbs. The theme for the planting on the level 7 terrace which overlooks the wider city, is a natural more intimate garden where winding paths take visitors through the more than 5000 plants used in the design. “Frosts were delighted to be part of the team which delivered this landmark project, and are thrilled to see the so many of the public enjoying the intimate atmosphere the landscaping provides on each of the terraces,” commented Aidan Lane, Commercial Director, Frost Landscapes. Combining durability and flexibility with independent verification of life expectancy and a market leading guarantee the Permaquik PQ6100 Hot Melt Monolithic waterproofing system is set to deliver exceptional performance befitting of the uniquely designed structure which has set a remarkably high standard for library design. “Birmingham City Council’s intention was to create a world class landmark civic building in Centenary Square,” commented Terry Perkins of Birmingham City Council. “With the Library of Birmingham we have achieved this. We are delighted in the way in which the project has been delivered. From the outset the project team has worked closely together with shared goals and the completed building is testimony to good communication and a non-contractual approach to delivering a major scheme.” With Radmat’s high performance roofing solution providing weathertight protection for years to come, the Library of Birmingham looks set to not only form the catalyst for further regeneration within the city but also how future libraries are designed and perceived by the user. ENQUIRY 104
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GALLERY/PROJECT/CAREA Title: Carea Adds A Stylish Finish To The New John Lewis York Location: York Application: Cladding System Visit: www.carea.uk.com
At the new £15 million John Lewis department store in York, an 1,800m2 Ardal cladding system from Carea has helped to deliver a striking aesthetic befitting of the company’s first shop to open in its 150th anniversary year. DLA Architecture developed detailed designs for the John Lewis shop from concept designs produced by architects Brooker Flynn as part of the overall design for the £90 million Vangarde Shopping Park built by Caddick Construction for developer The Oakgate Group. Following its successful specification and installation at the major refurbishment of John Lewis Exeter – Carea’s Ardal range once again proved the perfect solution to meet the aesthetic and durability demands of “the UK's favourite retailer”.
Installation of the Ardal cladding in Joal colour and Riven finish by specialist contractor Coverstructure was also quick and simple thanks to the Carea facade system. Each panel is supplied with specialised horizontal rails that fit onto vertical cladding supports, with precisely routed grooves on the top and bottom. This simple fix provides a totally seamless finish to maintain the stunning appearance of this landmark project. For the canopy area over the new store’s entrance, Carea had to cut a series of panels at an angle of approximately 20° before installing with through fixing. A number of panels were also cut at even tighter angles to meet the complex design, whilst Carea developed a bespoke 40mm rail to be used in the signage area.
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“This is the second project we have completed with John Lewis,” said Carea UK sales manager Richard Hunt. “At John Lewis York we worked closely with DLA Architecture and Coverstructure to ensure our bespoke Ardal cladding system delivered exactly what John Lewis required at this high-profile development.” As well as providing an outstanding aesthetic, Carea cladding also provides excellent benefits to sustainability. Composed of a cutting edge composite that contains 95% mineral elements – developed over 30 years by the company’s expert technicians – the panels can be recycled at the end of their usable life. Now installed, Carea’s Ardal panels will provide John Lewis, its Partners (staff) and customers with a wide range of benefits including exceptional and long term durability. Easily cleaned and requiring minimal maintenance, it is a highly economical cladding solution that will look good for years. Following the installation of the Ardal cladding system, the shop’s stylish and impressive facade will ensure it serves as a focal point for the new Vangarde Shopping Park. The Oakgate Group secured outline planning permission for the Vangarde Shopping Park from the City of York Council in July 2012 and following months of environmental work including individually catching and rehoming Great Crested Newts, the Caddick team commenced construction in March 2013. ENQUIRY 105
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GALLERY/PROJECT/SHACKERLEY Title: Ceramic Granite Cladding Helps Turn New Academy Into Civic Landmark Location: Durham Application: Ceramic Granite Cladding Visit: www.shackerley.com
Ventilated façade specialist Shackerley has supplied Sureclad® ceramic granite cladding in an unusual and eyecatching ‘metallised’ finish for one of the country’s newest academies. The distinctive façade system has helped to make North Durham Academy stand out as an impressive new civic landmark in the former colliery town of Stanley. The brief for architects at the Leeds offices of Atkins, one of the world's leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, was to deliver a new £30 million campus with state-of-the-art facilities and a public presence that would inspire the next generation of students and raise the aspirations of those living and working in the local community.
As Senior Architect Mark Hargreaves explained, there was a strong rationale for making ceramic granite a prominent feature of the overall design scheme: “We were drawn to this material by the vast array of attractive façade finishes and styles that Shackerley had to offer, and by its exceptionally hardwearing, low maintenance characteristics,” he said. “We decided to use ceramic granite to clad key elevations of the building and in particular, to frame the main entrance to the academy facing the Public Plaza at the front of the building, thereby creating a real focal point.” The architects also recognised that the installation of Shackerley's Sureclad® Access ventilated facade system would help them to maximise the thermal performance of the building and create an appropriate interior environment conducive to learning. Mark said: “We were able to install effective external thermal and acoustic insulation, hidden from view in the cavity behind the façade, achieving a practical, energy efficient and sound absorbing outer envelope.”
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Exploring Shackerley’s Sureclad Ceramic Granite Collection, the architects were particularly attracted by a façade panel designed to resemble polished copper, one of a number of new and contemporary façade options delivering very different results from the quarried stone effects most commonly associated with ceramic granite. The distinctive surface finish is created by finely controlling how specially selected metal oxides react with the other natural constituents of ceramic granite – a blend of clays, feldspars, minerals and pegmatites – during the manufacturing process. In total Shackerley supplied over 1300 specially cut ceramic granite panels for North Durham Academy, fabricating the ventilated facade system off-site in its Lancashire production facility under ISO9001 certified conditions, and delivering it ready for installation by roofing and cladding specialist Chemplas Ltd, working on behalf of Carillion, the main contractor. Commenting on the finished results, Mark Hargreaves commented: “The strong ceramic granite exteriors have contributed to the academy’s inspirational and uplifting character. The facades have given the new building a professional and confident appearance which, thanks to their reflective ‘metallic’ finish, is constantly changing in response to prevailing weather conditions” North Durham Academy Principal David Thornton commented: “With its prominent aspect on the main road leading to the town centre, our new academy was always intended to be a new landmark for Stanley. The ceramic granite cladding with its metallic finish gives the building a ‘substantial’ modern and clean look and reflects an appropriate industrial theme.” He concluded: “The students and staff have been genuinely inspired by the new building. Coming into work is a pleasure and we all feel uplifted by our new surroundings. At the beginning of the project I didn’t really understand the extent to which architecture and building materials can influence mood, behaviours and wellbeing, but this building has turned a sceptical Yorkshireman into an enthusiastic supporter for the power of architecture to truly transform lives.” ENQUIRY 106
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Castle Has A 20 Year Secret Built by Henry VIII between 1539-1540, Walmer Castle (Kent) was to serve a purpose as an artillery fortress, guarding England from the threat of French and Spanish invasions. The castle has since enjoyed the attention of locals and tourists alike, and have received the honour of welcoming Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, within its walls. A threat of a different kind to the castle however, still remained, that of the risk of a fire destroying this important part of our heritage. Over 20 years ago, the Envirograf速 technical team was contacted, to offer fire protective coatings for the wooden panels on the walls within the living quarters of the residency. The panels were coated with product 42, HW01opaque, and HW02 clear intumescent coating, to provide 30-60 minutes protection. The special coatings have been formulated and designed to ensure that the panels of the castle would retain their longevity and original appearance. The fire protective coatings have recently been inspected, and they still look as good as they did over 20 years ago. This project, has since become one of 74
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the testaments for Envirograf速 coatings outstanding long term performance. Envirograf速 coatings have established a highly successful track record of providing protection for many historical buildings including Alnwick Castle, Buckingham Palace, Cambridge University, Crewe Hall and Shenley Manor. The coatings are just one of the many products that Envirograf速 offer including: Fire protective and fire retardant coatings for Ceilings, Fibreglass and Steel, Downlighter Covers, Trunking Pillows and sleeves, Pipe Collars and Wraps, Cable tray protection, Electrical Consumer Unit protection, Fire and Acoustic protection for Electrical Sockets, Ventilation Grilles, Letter Box protection, Animal door protection,Under-Floor fire barriers, Fire Barrier Curtains, Fire Barrier Curtains for Roofing, Upgrading Doors, Door and Window Seals,Suspended Ceiling protection, Fabric and Upholstery protection, Mastics, Sealants, Fillers and Adhesives and much more, visit www.envirograf.com for the complete list. ENQUIRY 107
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Howe Green Has Historic Restoration Covered At Manchester Cathedral Howe Green’s heavy-duty 7500 Series stainless steel access covers have been installed at Manchester Cathedral as part of extensive reordering works commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Manchester Cathedral. Architecturally, Manchester Cathedral is modern by Cathedral standards and was built up around the mediaeval Collegiate Church by the Victorians. In the late early and mid 19th Century, the original ledger stones were replaced with concrete and a network of copper pipe acting as an early form of in-floor heating. Heating the Cathedral from the floor was essentially the same method used over 150 years later but with only 60% of the heating pipe work working in recent years, a little intervention of the earthly kind was needed to make the facilities fit for the 21st century. Specialist architects Lloyd Evans Prichard planned and implemented the project, overseeing a painstaking excavation process, the removal of the old antiquated heating system and subsequent installation of a new network of mechanical and electrical chambers across the entire body of the main Cathedral building, including its Nave, aisles and chapels. As a leading developer and manufacturer of floor, ceiling and wall access solutions, Howe Green’s access covers were chosen to provide reliable yet virtually invisible access to these chambers, for best aesthetics and to ensure easy maintenance going forward. Over 70 of their 7500 Series stainless steel access covers were made, each to a bespoke size and specification to fit precisely with new Burlington Stone slabs being installed. Several multipart covers were needed too, the largest at 1747 x 853mm mirroring the
dimension of Victorian voids underneath the stone floor. Multiple frame and cover sections ensured the frame weights met HSE manual handling requirements. On a more unusual note, Howe Green also designed a special cover grating to allow air supply to the blower working the bellows of the Cathedral’s remarkable organ; famously damaged in a series of bombing raids during the war but repaired, maintained and used to this day. All the stainless steel access panels supplied were designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, without any detriment to strength or quality. Fitted quickly and unobtrusively into all types of hard floor finishes, the installation of the floor access panels allowed work on site to flow smoothly with the covers sitting 100% flush with the floor with no risk of slips or trips. But in such a historic and prestigious building, the decision to use Howe Green access covers was not just about practicality; it was also essential that the access panels blended in seamlessly with the floor to achieve the required aesthetic. “We were delighted to have been involved with this project,” said Richard Centa, Howe Green’s Sales and Marketing Director. “ The appearance of a completely continuous floor was achieved, despite the huge network of mechanical and electrical chambers underneath it. With such a robust access solution in place, this landmark building will be easier to maintain going forward - and its many visitors will be much warmer!”. www.howegreen.com ENQUIRY 108
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BriggsAmasco Keeps £600M Gateway Project On Track At the £600 million Birmingham Gateway project, the 1960s New Street railway station is being transformed into a 21st century transport hub. Appointed by Network Rail in 2008, management contractor Mace turned to BriggsAmasco for the design, supply and installation of approximately 15,000m2 of waterproofing and roofing systems across the site. With all roofing works completed with the station in live operation – welcoming up to 140,000 passengers every day – BriggsAmasco used years of practical experience and technical expertise to complete the highest quality application with minimal disruption on-site and meeting strict health and safety regulations. As well as working 38,700 man hours on-site, the company provided 24/7 call out cover even during Christmas to manage and resolve issues associated with such a complex rebuild. Working in 24 hour shifts and taking deliveries overnight to avoid disrupting day-to-day operations, the company always maintained a hassle-free site without any compromise on product performance or working practices. Despite the challenges of working to extremely tight deadlines, health and safety was absolutely paramount to the 40 + team. With visits to site every week from a company Director and a dedicated Safety Manager, standards remained extremely high throughout with no RIDDOR incidents in two years – testament to BriggsAmasco’s commitment to safety at every stage of the process. To help achieve this, all site operatives are trained to the highest standards to ensure a multi-talented workforce. At
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Birmingham Gateway, every operative was qualified under the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Due to the project’s sensitive location, BriggsAmasco also had to incorporate a number of initiatives into everyday operations to meet tight deadlines and accommodate other trades on site. Utilising all products sourced and manufactured in the UK, the company guaranteed a regular and reliable supply to ensure no delays in the strict timeframe. The hard work, support and early integration of the supply chain was crucial in the continued successful delivery of this challenging and extremely difficult project. With determination, creative planning and a customer-centric approach – BriggsAmasco rose to the challenge and successfully met and exceeded client expectations to keep the prestigious project on course for its 2015 deadline. www.briggsamasco.co.uk ENQUIRY 109
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DuPont™ Corian® Pools Its Talents To Help The ‘Tour De Yorkshire’ Garden By Alistair Baldwin Win Medals And Awards At Chelsea In honour of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France taking place in Yorkshire, this year’s Welcome to Yorkshire garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show was designed by Alistair Baldwin to celebrate both a cycling theme and the beautifully diverse landscapes of the county. A key feature of the Silver medal and People’s Choice winning design was a spectacular water feature made from DuPont™ Corian® in an elegant elliptical shape, reminiscent of a velodrome. Created by garden designer Alistair Baldwin, the garden was inspired by the landscapes of the UK’s largest county and included a wall made from Yorkshire Whitton Fell sandstone inset with recycled bicycle wheels. The varied planting reflected both rugged rural scenes and cultivated suburban gardens, and included ferns, grasses, deep purple iris, clipped yew and viburnum, and was crowned by a Hawthorn tree removed from National Trust as part of one of its conservation programmes in North Yorkshire. An eye-catching feature of the garden was the 3m x 1.8m thermoformed pool made from Corian® in new Deep Nocturne, an intense jet black colour made with innovative DeepColour™ Technology from DuPont. When filled with water the pool had a bubble effect suggesting the spokes of a cycle wheel, while also offering a mirror finish to reflect the serenity of the garden. Corian® in Deep Nocturne was chosen for its depth of colour and durability, a solution ensuring both design flexibility and reliable performance. The fabrication of the pool, which involved five axis machined formwork and seamless assembly, was carried out by renowned experts Cutting Edge.
Among many proud ‘firsts’ Corian® was the first solid surface to enjoy a significant presence at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2008 and this is the second time it has been an integral part of a medal winning design. The pool in the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ garden is another fine example of the ‘Endless Evolution’ of this ground-breaking material and one of several early applications exploring the beauty and versatility of the new deeper, darker colours. DeepColour™ Technology* (a patent pending invention of DuPont) is an innovative manufacturing solution enabling the creation of dark solid surfaces with deeper, more intense and durable colour, improved wear performance, plus easier thermoforming, seaming and finishing. Four rich and robust new deep blacks were launched earlier this year and further sophisticated dark hues will be introduced to enhance the exclusive colour palette of Corian®. www.corian.co.uk ENQUIRY 110
Alistair Baldwin explains, “For a while I have wanted to do something different at Chelsea and to create a feature based on the Golden Section Ellipse, a very simple and graceful expression of water. I have also wanted to work with Corian® for some time as I‘m fascinated by its versatility and finish. As a designer one is always looking for that ‘Holy Grail’ combination of properties.”
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The Hallé Orchestra – Silenced by Selectaglaze! After years of decay a refurbishment of the former St. Peter’s Church has brought this historic Victorian Grade 2 Listed building back to life. Located in Ancoats, a part of Manchester widely regarded as the world’s first industrial suburb and an historic feature of the city’s heritage, St. Peter’s is now fully operational as the home for the world renowned Hallé Orchestra and its associated Choirs. It also marks the first time the Orchestra has had a permanent rehearsal venue in its 156 year history. The refurbished church also provides facilities for small orchestral and choral public performances. Over the years the appearance of the building has remained substantially unaltered, both inside and out. However, sound tests revealed a problem internally with the clarity in the rehearsal space and potential noise outbreak. Acousticians Sound Space Design proposed treatments to remedy these problems that were non-invasive and with no material effect on the building fabric. The lack of clarity within the church was affecting the members of the Orchestra’s ability to hear each other and play in ensemble. The solution was to provide sound reflecting surfaces close to the Orchestra, below the high nave ceiling of the church and to reduce the reverberation of the space to an appropriate level. Sound reflecting “Sound Sails” were installed within the space using a series of pulleys, with no fixings to the structure, hence leaving the building as it was found. Control of noise is not only an “internal” issue. While the acoustics of a building and keeping the sound of the outside world at bay are essential to a performance venue, the effect of a “concert” on the local residents must also be taken into account. Operators of such venues are obliged as part of a license to address issues of noise breakout but this can be particularly problematic with older buildings where ill fitting windows tend 78
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to be the norm. Most single glazed windows reduce noise ingress and egress by just 2530dB, less if they are ill fitting. Even modern double glazed windows only achieve 3035dB. However, a very practical solution is found with Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing systems, which can provide noise reduction up to 50dB. This is a reversible adaptation and therefore in most cases acceptable to heritage planning officers. Selectaglaze treated a total of 44 large round head windows and one three metre diameter circular feature window using a total of 109 secondary window frames. Hinged casements were specified to all locations apart from the half round window heads and circular window which were treated with shaped fixed panels. The casements were fitted with high performance compression seals, flush hinges, multipoint locking and installed with a 150mm cavity to the primary window to ensure the tightest fit and the optimum noise insulation. All frames aligned with the existing sight lines and had an attractive matt grey finish. In addition to noise insulation secondary glazing also cuts heat loss. This together with effective frame seals serves to reduce convection currents and so provide a more comfortable performance space. The installation was a challenge due to the size and height of the windows and Selectaglaze worked closely with the contractor, City Build, delivering fully fabricated frames that could be rapidly installed from the access scaffolds. www.selectaglaze.co.uk ENQUIRY 111
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Sika Concrete Repair System Specified For Forth Road Bridge For a structure which was built using 39,000 tonnes of steel, 125,000 cubic metres of concrete and has a main span of 1006 metres, the Forth Road Bridge is a feat of engineering. But with 65,000 vehicles using it every day and traffic loading significantly higher than expected by engineers who designed the structure in the 1950’s, it was time to replace the bridge bearings and repair the bridge piers on the approach viaducts.
Significant structures in their own right, the two approach viaducts at 252 metres and 438 metres on the north and south sides respectively, required around 100 tonnes of concrete repair products with Sika’s Armocrete, a cementitious free flowing microconcrete repair system, used for all pier repairs and Sika Amorex L2 High Flow, a rapid strength grout used under the large bridge bearing plates.
Appointed by main contractor Balfour Beatty to bring the structure up to 21st century specifications, specialist contractor Freyssinet Makers turned to Sika for a long term, reliable and industry-proven concrete repair solution. Spanning the Firth of Forth in Scotland, the £13.6m project for the Forth Estuary Transport Authority involved the replacement and refurbishment of the steel bearings on the north and south approach viaducts of the bridge, together with associated concrete repairs to the approach piers and strengthening to the steel box superstructure.
“Extensive flow trials were carried out on a specific test rig set up by Balfour Beatty and Atkins to prove the flowability and strength of these products,” commented Ronnie Turner of Sika. “Once testing was done Atkins signed off the specification and both were poured under gravity and allowed to cure while the bridge was still live and being used.”
“The steel bearings sit on top of the approach viaducts and allow the deck to move and accommodate changes in temperature and traffic load,” commented Graham Stanford, Business Manager for Freyssinet Structural Repairs and CCSL Ltd. “During inspections and monitoring, the existing bearings were exhibiting little or no movement but were showing varying amounts of corrosion. Consequently the surrounding concrete and grout was beginning to show considerable wear and tear.” Prior to the replacement of the bearings, action was required to repair the concrete pier tops with Sika’s range of high performance repair mortars. Approached early in the design process, Sika worked closely with the consulting engineers Atkins and main contractor Balfour Beatty to advise material selection and properties required for a performance-based specification.
The fact that the concrete piers were adjacent to the communities either side also meant that the works had to be completed with minimal disruption and containment to keep dust down. Hydro-demolition was used to remove deteriorated concrete in the pier head, leaving a perfect bonding surface for the concrete repair material. Sika’s entire range of concrete repair products is certified to BS EN 1504, the European standard for concrete repair. This accreditation applies not only to the production quality of the products themselves but also to the guidance issued with them. The accreditation ensures users of the high quality nature of Sika’s concrete repair systems. Longstanding concrete renovation is essential for a variety of public and private structures. For its effectiveness, Sika’s concrete repair system has ensured simply applied, economical and longstanding preservation of the iconic suspension bridge. www.sikaconstruction.co.uk ENQUIRY 112
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Osmo Protects Inside And Out An extension to a residential property in Buckinghamshire highlights the diverse range of wood finishes from Osmo and how these eco-friendly products provide outstanding protection and aesthetically pleasing results both internally and externally. Built in the 1980’s, this four-bed detached home had an unfortunate north facing patio, which, due to lack of sunlight was rarely used. With the prospect of a promising summer, the homeowner decided to make the most of the patio area by erecting an extension and extending the kitchen, utilising the unused space. Jeffrey Powell Associates was the architect for this project and designed an oak framed extension. To ensure the timber would be protected against UV rays and eliminate algae and fungal decay, two coats of Osmo’s Oak UV-Protection-Oil was applied to the frame, door and windows. By absorbing into the oak, the finish allows the surface to remain healthy and elastic, preventing it from drying and becoming brittle. As well as protecting the wood, it provided a satin-matt, clear finish which creates a rustic appearance which highlights the benefits of having wood installed, and fits in nicely with the rest of the property. “We understand that wood can start to look grey and tired if not treated correctly” commented the homeowner. Despite this, we were still really keen to use the material for the extension but understood it meant that we had to have a high quality finish applied to protect the material. At the same time, we didn’t want the protective layer to detract from the rustic appearance that wood provides. The Oak UV-Protection-Oil ensured all of our requirements were met.”
Protecting the wood internally was just as important on this project. Osmo’s renowned Polyx-Oil range was used on the oak frame and on the floor. Polyx-Oil Tints Raw is a lightly tinted finish that provides an original, untreated appearance for wooden surfaces. It not only creates a sought-after look, but also protects the wood’s surface. This finished provided the internal oak beams with a fantastic rustic look. Polyx-Oil was also applied to the flooring. Providing a water resistant, hardwearing surface, any mud or rain that is brought in from the garden, can simply be wiped away. The extension included a newly kitted out kitchen. The work surfaces were treated with Osmo Top Oil to accentuate the woods natural colours and grains. Resistant to all common kitchen spillages and cleaning materials, it provides and easy to clean and water repellent finish. The new interior doors were treated with Osmo Door Oil. Creating a durable micro-porous finish, which is also water-repellent and non-abrasive, Door Oil will not crack, flake or peel. Both the Top Oil and Door Oil created a glossy finish where applied. “After having the Osmo products applied externally, and being impressed with the quality, we decided that we wanted to stick with its range of products internally as well” continues the homeowner. The finishes have retained the original colour and grain of the wood, something which was incredibly important to us. Not only are we happy with the finishes at this point, we have been advised that as long as we maintain the surfaces, the finishes will remain in top condition for many years to come.” Finally, Osmo Wood Wax Finish Creativ Snow was applied to all interior skirtings. Requiring only one coat, Wood Wax Finish Creativ was quick and easy to apply throughout the extension, providing a resistant, durable finish. Designed to add colour to wooden materials, it is the great at adding a personal touch to the selected areas in the kitchen. www.osmouk.com ENQUIRY 113
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Knauf Marmorit Render Provides Smooth Finish At King’s Cross Square Knauf Marmorit’s Pico fine render has created a bright, smooth weatherproof appearance to the canopy of the striking new entrance to the London Underground at King’s Cross Square. A major element in the King’s Cross Redevelopment Programme, the new 7000 m2 square was designed by architects Stanton Williams and has been constructed following the demolition of the station’s old Southern Concourse, creating the need for the new building to shelter the Underground’s entrance stairs and adjoining retail kiosk. Some 350 m2 of bright white Pico mineral finish render were applied to the soffits of the building’s roof structure as part of a system which comprised Knauf’s Aquapanel Exterior carrier board fixed to a Protektor suspended system and coated with Knauf Marmorit’s SM700 multipurpose adhesive and basecoat. A reinforcing mesh was applied prior to the application of the 0.6 mm grained Pico render finish. Pico is a premixed through-coloured render for smooth textures and fine decorative finishes. Water-repellent, vapour-permeable and weather-resistant, it is available in white or some 230 colours from Knauf Marmorit’s extensive Color Concept range. The system was applied by Knauf Marmorit approved applicator TJL Plastering, who had to overcome the complexities of working in a busy public space, with some 140,000 people passing through the work site each day, meaning that much of the work had to be carried out at night. Commenting on the success of the project, TJL owner Tom Lott enthused: “We’ve applied identical systems on a number of high-profile projects throughout London and have always been delighted with the results. Pico is a superb render,” he continued, “I think it’s the best on the market. It’s one of the only renders to give a very smooth finish and although we applied it by hand you’d think it was a machined finish, it looks that good.” www.marmorit.co.uk ENQUIRY 114
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Curved Daylighting For Students
The Kalwall® diffused daylighting system has been specified for a new teaching building at Harper Adams University designed by Michael Hyde architects. One of the project’s stunning features is the way in which Kalwall has been used to allow and control the interior daylight light levels and still achieve minimal solar heat gain. This was achieved by using daylight modelling to predict precisely the illumination levels across the floors. The result is that the privacy of the students is preserved while they benefit from very attractive leisure and social areas on two levels. Widely used for cladding and rooflights, the highly insulating Kalwall system is unique in the way in which it transmits MuseumQuality Daylighting™. Here, the translucent panels have been designed to follow the curve of the laminated timber structure. This floods the interior with natural diffused daylight while eliminating glare and shadows and creating a stunning interior ambience. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall ENQUIRY 115
Scottish Winter Sports Fans Grateful To Wilo! Very few winter sports fans using the excellently refurbished facilities at the Midlothian Snowsport Centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh will be aware of how grateful they should be to pump manufacturer Wilo, but the company’s involvement in the centre is the key to the ski slope being as ‘snow like’ under their skis as it is! To keep the ski slope at just the right level of ‘slipperiness’, requires a misting system that sprays water droplets onto the slope to form a thin layer of water between the skis edges and the plastic slope. The answer to the challenge was the installation of a 25 bar variable speed booster set from Wilo which provides the misting onto the plastic ski slope. www.wilo.co.uk ENQUIRY 116
Air Design Brings Fresh Air & Warmth To Selsey Seaside Complex Air Design has supplied two large heat recovery units (HRU) to Bunn Leisure’s holiday park in Selsey, West Sussex. The manufacturer supplied the HRUs to the holiday park for installation within the main entertainment area at the Waterfront Complex on the West Sands park. Air Design is part of the £90million Elta Group, which provides ventilation equipment around the world. The units installed in the Waterfront Complex in Selsey provide fresh air to the stage, dance floor, bar and seating areas, whilst saving energy by warming the fresh incoming air. They do this by transferring heat from the outgoing, stale air. This has been warmed by the heating systems inside the building and is used to warm the incoming air by means of a heat exchanger. The incoming and outgoing air supplies are kept apart when passing through the heat exchanger so there is no danger of cross contamination of any sort. ENQUIRY 117
Encasement Goes Underground With Petit Pret Store At King’s Cross Station To comply with London Underground fire and safety regulations, the refurbishment of Pret a Manger’s Petit Pret store at King’s Cross station called for the use of noncombustible interior wall linings, which were supplied and installed by Encasement from its Vecta range. The project was part of Network Rail and London Underground’s ongoing process of improving station facilities for passengers throughout the rail network, while ensuring safety standards are maintained at the highest level. Vecta wall linings are designed to provide decorative, durable and versatile solutions for interior applications, such as retail and commercial projects where style and practicality are key factors, while at King’s Cross, achieving a ‘Class O’ spread of flame was also a major consideration. Within the Petit Prêt store, Vecta aluminium panels were used to fully line the shop interior from floor to ceiling, which also included the installation of the system’s fixing rails, as well as edge and door trims together with a 100mm high mirror polished aluminium skirting. To help keep the shop bright in its underground location, Encasement’s Vecta panels were finished with a white RAL 9010 PPC coating. www.encasement.co.uk ENQUIRY 118
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Panasonic Air Source Heat Pumps Provide Savings In South Derbyshire A family in Sudbury, Derbyshire is benefiting from savings of up to £100 per month after Trent and Dove Housing Ltd and contractor, J Tomlinson replaced their existing solid fuel boiler with a Panasonic air source heat pump. Trent and Dove Housing Ltd provide affordable housing for rent and part ownership across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire. One of the housing association’s aims is to supply renewable technologies to provide its tenants with more efficient, cost effective systems. Working with J Tomlinson, Trent and Dove Housing has tried and tested various options including photovoltaic, solar thermal and a number of air source heating installations. The housing association was presented with an opportunity to provide a family in Sudbury with a more efficient heating system, and J Tomlinson specified Panasonic’s T-Cap 9kW Mono Bloc Air Source Heat pump. Mrs Collyer and her family originally had a solid fuel boiler which provided both heating and hot water. While they were reasonably satisfied with the system, they were concerned about the mess and the time involved in cleaning and maintaining the system. There was limited control over the solid fuel boiler, which also made it extremely difficult to control the heating. When the option to change to an air source heat pump arose, Mr and Mrs Collyer were more than happy to proceed. The installation commenced on the 1st November 2013 following an initial survey. During the survey, the tenants were advised about the process and benefits of having a new system installed. The preparatory work was then undertaken by J Tomlinson. A base was formed for the external unit and a new power supply fitted. A lamp was
also installed into the outside storeroom where the new cylinder would be positioned. The J Tomlinson team visited the site three days later and installed the Panasonic Aquarea unit. The whole project took seven days to complete, with a supervisor from J Tomlinson and Panasonic engineer commissioning the air source heat pump on the 7th November 2013. “We are very pleased with the end result,” commented Neil Knightsmith, Contracts Manager at J Tomlinson. “The system was easy to install and is now generating great savings for the tenants. There is an evident increase in demand within the social housing sector for energy efficient and easy-to-manage heating systems. We are experienced in replacing expensive fuel or oil boilers, and providing alternative renewable heating solutions. Panasonic makes this daunting move for customers an easy adjustment. The Mono Bloc T-Cap system is compact, requiring minimum space which is often an issue in social housing.” J Tomlinson team visited the property approximately six weeks after the installation, and were delighted to find out that the tenants are already saving between £10 - £20 per week on fuel costs. This saving is attributable to the Panasonic Aquarea heat pumps being an efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly solution compared to using solid fossil fuel boilers, oil and other electrical systems. Panasonic’s air-to-water Mono Bloc Air Source Heat Pump is designed specifically for the UK market, where space is limited and high performance is required. The outdoor and indoor units are combined into one easy-to-install and compact enclosure, saving time and installation costs. With a COP of 4.41, up to 78% savings can be made on heating expenses. For more information on Panasonic’s Aquarea systems, please visit www.panasonicheating.co.uk ENQUIRY 119
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