Campus Estate Management - Winter 19

Winter 2019

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

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The student experience impacting campus development

06 Product & Industry News The latest developments from the industry

20 Meeting stringent specifications Transforming the delivery of stem education

36 Keep it flowing Animals aren’t the only ones to hibernate over winter

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Winter 2019

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

Maximum impact

INSIDE

The student experience impacting campus development

06 Product & Industry News The latest developments from the industry

20 Meeting stringent specifications Transforming the delivery of stem education

36 Keep it flowing Animals aren’t the only ones to hibernate over winter

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Commentary Campus Estate Management magazine would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. This issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news from the industry.

Our cover story this month looks at how the concept of student experience is integral to modern campus developments and has undoubtedly been driven by the digital age (see page 2).

Next, completing the new Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) facility at University of Birmingham posed several technical and programme challenges (see page 20).

Darren Payne, Client Services Director at leading asbestos removal, demolition and remediation specialist Rhodar, explains why asbestos in education facilities should be spoken about more openly and treated as a problem to be solved, not stigmatised (see page 24).

James Clark, General Manager, National & Key Accounts at STANLEY Security, looks at what you should expect from a vendor when it comes

to large electronic security system projects (see page 28).

The age and size of a building shouldn’t serve as a restriction to upgrading safety protocols and security measures. Andrew Shaw, architectural consultant at Allegion UK, discusses how to maximise safety and security based on your building’s age and design (see page 32).

Finally, As the winter break approaches, Paul Sear, National Technical Manager for Water Hygiene, SOCOTEC has some advice on what steps should be taken all year round to protect educational establishments against the growth of Legionella bacteria in their water systems (see page 36).

Chris Hewett, Editor

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Contents 02 Cover Story – Maximum impact The impact of the evolving student experience on campus development

24 Back to school on asbestos There are few more emotive issues than asbestos

06 Product & Industry News The latest developments from the industry

28 Great expectations What you should expect from a vendor when it comes to security

20 Meeting stringent specifications Transforming the delivery of stem education

32 Age and Size: Hindrance or Opportunity?

The age and size of a building shouldn’t serve as a restriction

36 Keep it flowing Animals aren’t the only ones to hibernate over winter

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FRONT COVER STORY

Maximum impact The impact of the evolving student experience on campus development

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he concept of student experience is integral to modern campus developments and has undoubtedly been driven by the digital age. David Strong, executive director at built environment

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consultancy Curtins, shares how this evolving student experience has changed how architects must approach university campus developments.

It’s no secret that to be popular with students and therefore be considered a

New buildings must naturally integrate and work alongside existing buildings on the wider campus, ensuring that students are encouraged to stay and spend their time – and money – on site

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‘successful’ campus by the institutions in charge, a university campus must support a positive experience and quality of life for its students. There are many different elements for an architect to consider, but creating a campus that is physically and socially connected ensures that it works as a whole entity.

As recently as ten years ago, students relied on a printed prospectus and any first-hand experience they were able to gain on open days across a few days per year. In 2019, everything they want to know and more is available within a few clicks. They are able to look at rankings and feedback given by others at any time, see photos and videos, and even virtually tour the campus using Google maps. All of this means that students are understandably pickier when selecting their preferred university – not to mention increases in tuition fees, and

therefore expectations of higher standards in regards to facilities from all sides. This melting pot of expectation evolution provides further challenges to architects working on campus.

The international student market continues to grow, with five million students currently studying outside their home country, a number which is set to grow to eight million by 2026. It’s easy to see why high standards are expected – wherever they choose will essentially become their full-time home whilst in the UK. Their parents also of course want greater reassurances that their child is secure and in the best possible environment for them to thrive.

However, it is crucial that universities achieve the balance between education and social elements. Whilst feeling part of a community is important to a successful university experience, students choose a

university based on which they believe will give them the training and knowledge to allow them to pursue a successful career upon graduating. This means that new facilities are required and expected to be cutting edge – both physically and in terms of the services within them.

This strive towards connectivity on every level is being reflected in the type and design of facilities being constructed on university campuses in the modern day, with recent years seeing a significant shift towards more holistic schemes.

In terms of delivering a successful experience and creating a campus that stands out, we are seeing a much greater emphasis on the interrelationship between buildings. More commonly than not, we are briefed on projects that must work to complement the campus as a whole with infrastructure and the movement of those using it vital to design considerations.

This may mean that an educational institution will invest in a building that is solely for the purpose of providing students with a sense of centrality and encouraging them to socialise and be active in the community. A good example of giving a campus a central point is The Heart of the Campus project at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), for which Curtins provided civil and structural engineering.

This award-winning project sat within the existing NTU Clifton campus and created a vibrant central pavilion with a new ultramodern teaching block, a fully refurbished refectory and full external landscaping. The design of the new building took advantage of the natural slope on the site and created a southfacing covered colonnade terrace which overlooked the other buildings on campus.

The result has been a clear focal point

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located in a central location, which until that point the campus had been missing.

Of course the development of any new building means balancing the needs of end-users and the university and aligning those with both the brief, and crucially the budget. A successful scheme will create what is increasingly being called a ‘sticky campus’. New buildings must naturally integrate and work alongside existing buildings on the wider campus, ensuring that students are encouraged to stay and spend their time – and money – on site, and more importantly creates a feeling of community and inclusivity.

Affordability is an ongoing topic for debate; there is an ever-present challenge of striking a balance between accommodation that is at the right pricepoint for the target market and providing

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high-grade living spaces that both meet the growing expectations of students and give the institution an attractive advantage over its competitors.

There is a definite art to achieving the delicate balance of these different requirements and this is what makes working in the education sector as a built environment consultancy both exciting and unique. Not only does our work have to meet the needs of the end-user, those paying the fees and the university itself, but potentially an additional stakeholder which is more often than not a business of some kind. We are certainly seeing an increase in the years between higher education and industry in recent years – for example the University of Warwick and ongoing investment from the big names in the automotive industry.

With the education sector continuing to grow and remain of great importance for attracting the best talent for the country’s employers, in addition to being vital to the UK economy in general, architects and developers must ensure that they work together to create the best possible student experience through their work.

The balancing of many ever-moving part is an ongoing challenge in this sector, which brings along with it the huge opportunity to introduce new and innovative solutions, collaborating with others to develop effective design solutions that meet the needs of both students and universities to create the all-important harmonious experience balance. n For more information please visit www.curtins.com/

INDUSTRY NEWS 6

Amthal leads the way to secure St Albans School, one of britain’s oldest independent schools

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mthal has created a scalable programme of works to upgrade security at St Albans School and ensure staff and pupils can inspire learning and develop values and skills to the highest standards, in a secure environment.

With former students including the renowned Professor Stephen Hawking, St Albans School, ‘the first school in Hertfordshire’ has a rich history as a leading and celebrated independent boys’ school and co-educational Sixth Form.

With an architectural mixture of buildings dating back from the Roman-era cellar, to modern extensions built in the 1990s, alongside a well-equipped field study centre and sports facilities, the grounds-care team was keen to ensure security was kept up-to-date.

Gary Douglas, Estates Manager at St Albans School commented: “As a school catering for over 860 pupils, it is our priority to deliver a robust level of security for everyone who works and learns here. In addition, the historical significance of the School is something we are immensely proud of and we are committed to ensuring the buildings and facilities are cared for at every level.

“With a view to upgrading our security to enable smarter solutions, Amthal was able to present an all-encompassing solution right from the perimeter systems through to CCTV and internal access control. These enhancements were carefully planned into a programme of works that is scaleable to work around learning timetables and the continued projects designed to further our excellent academic and co-curricular facilities.”

Amthal worked closely with the team at St Albans School right from the initial design process, acting in a project management capacity to ensure the right security systems were selected to suit the school.

Not only did this require solutions that offered the smartest capability for the perimeter systems, where Avigilon CCTV was installed, but also working within school buildings and including Paxton Access Control that could be installed seamlessly, all without compromising on the historical ambience of the

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architecture throughout the site.

Paul Rosenthal, Sales Director at Amthal added: “There has been a school on the Abbey Gateway site for more than 1,000 years. Today, St Albans School is one of the leading day schools in the country, a centre of educational excellence, occupying a campus that has been transformed and continues to grow.

“It is an absolute privilege as a local company to be on board to support the Estates Team to secure the School.

We were very careful in our planning and design stages to structure a full team approach with leading suppliers, and present an expandable solution with the capacity to integrate with the requirements of this very impressive multi-dimensional educational institution.”

Independently owned, Amthal Fire & Security is dedicated to satisfying end user needs for security safety and convenience offering design, installation, service and remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire & security solutions, including intruder, Fire, Access and CCTV systems.

Amthal Fire & Security is accredited by the Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE.) n

For further information, please visit www.amthal.co.uk

Clearwater makes world’s quickest on-site Legionella test kit available for purchase HC Rapid25’ is used by Clearwater’s own engineers to detect the presence of Legionella in just 25 minutes, reducing the Legionella risk in water systems significantly faster than traditionally possible Clearwater Technology Ltd, the nationwide provider of water, air and hygiene management has today launched an online store selling HC Rapid25, an on-site Legionella testing device that detects Legionella in just 25 minutes instead of the current period which is typically 10-12 days.

Since the launch of HC Rapid25 in November 2018, Clearwater’s own engineers have used the testing kit in all regular water tank inspections and Legionella risk assessments carried out for customers across a diverse range of sectors. Based on the success of the kit, Clearwater has now decided to make Rapid25 available to businesses that undertake their own Legionella risk assessments as well as other third party businesses that carry out Legionella testing as a service.

HC Rapid25 has enabled the detection of Legionella in water systems quickly on site for the first time. The kit significantly reduces the time it takes to respond to a Legionella outbreak and enables immediate action to control the risk. The simple swab-test kit and has been validated for use in hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, decorative fountains, hot tubs, pools, sinks, showers, water heaters, fire suppression, ice machines, hot water storage, misters, sprinklers, air washers and humidifiers.

Compliance is a major pain point for any business operating a water system that is susceptible to Legionella contamination. Testing

with HC Rapid25 will help businesses to manage that responsibility and increase the ease of governing compliance with official regulations and codes of practice including ACoP L8, ACoP HSG 274 and HTM 04-01.

Clearwater is the sole distributor of HC Rapid25 and the product is highly suited to businesses that have their own competent personnel managing water quality in remote locations or across multiple sites, including retail and hospitality chains, healthcare organisations and care home groups where people are more vulnerable to the risk of Legionella.

HC Rapid25 can be ordered directly from Clearwater’s online store with next-day shipping across the UK. The kit is supplied in packs of 10 including simple instructions that any competent user can follow. n

For further information, please visit www.clearwater.eu.com

Panasonic launches world’s smallest 6000 lumens laser portable projector range Panasonic has announced the launch of a portable LCD laser projector range with the smallest and lightest dimensions in its lumens’ class.

Weighing in at just 7.2kg, the VMZ60 and VMZ50 portable series feature five new models in WUXGA (PT-VMZ60, PTVMZ50, PT-VMZ40) and WXGA (PT-VMW60, PT-VMW50). The light weight, compact design makes the projectors well suited for transportation between collaborative environments in corporate and education spaces.

Aimed at those looking to affordably transition from lamp to laser with simple screen projection settings, the range features 4,5006,000 lumens brightness, enabling bright, sharp images with high colour accuracy for engaging images.

Available from March 2019 (VMZ50) and June 2019 (VMZ60), both series promise 20,000 hours of maintenance free operation, due to new cooling technology, refined from our higher brightness range.

The projectors feature a 1.6x zoom lens for short throw-distances, as well as a wide V/H lens-shift. This enhances their flexibility making them ideal for use in small classrooms, meeting rooms, and limited spaces.

4 models are compatible with DIGITAL LINK™, for the simultaneous

transmission of video, audio, and control signals through a single LAN cable across distances of up to 150m. Other features include a USB Memory Viewer function, and the potential to bring your own device when opting for the projector’s wireless module. This feature allows visitors to connect to the projector via an app and share information and documents regardless of seating location and without any cable hassle.

All projectors also support 4K and 30p signal input, making the range a futureproofed solution to projecting the latest image quality and content.

“Our customers have been asking for an LCD laser solution, for end users whose budget won’t stretch to our superior 1-chip DLP™ range,“ said Hartmut Kulessa, European Marketing Manager at Panasonic. “What we’ve developed is industry leading in terms of its size, weight and reliability – so these projectors are bound to be incredibly well received.” n For further information, please visit www.business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system

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Topping Out celebration of new £35m ‘Steel City’ student development

The completion of the construction of the highest structural element of the £35m Steel City development has been celebrated with a topping out ceremony at its city centre location.

Plans to build a new ‘Steel City’ high quality student accommodation, creating 350 units across a cluster of sites at Hollis Croft (West Bar) were approved last year.

The scheme, adjacent to the University of Sheffield’s Engineering Faculty, is a development from Future Generation, part of the Southern Grove group - a Soho-based real estate developer led by Sheffield-born Chairman Andrew George Southern.

The scheme, due to be completed in time for the start of the 2019/2020 academic year, features modern, high quality accommodation (townhouses, apartments and studios) and networking facilities, including a roof top Sky Lounge.

Andrew said: “We have reached the highest point of the building, so we are celebrating with everybody who worked towards getting to this point.

“This was a very complicated site to develop on, the construction was particularly difficult as there are many different level changes. We currently have around 70 workers on site at the moment, with 200-300 people involved from start to finish both in pre planning and construction, making it a three-year project as a whole.

“Developments like this in the city centre means that houses along Ecclesall Road can be released back to local families - purpose-built student accommodation like this works for Sheffield and can only benefit the city.

“There will be a grand opening and celebration in the ‘Sky Lounge networking hub’ where you will get panoramic views

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of the city. We hope that this space will be a place where the students can learn, interact and network with each other.

“We have also signed a partnership with Les Mills Fitness Studios and hope to bring health and fitness to the students who will be living here in the future,” added Andrew Sheffield-based property consultant Tan Khan advised on the acquisition. Leading Sheffield-based architects Axis Architecture were the masterminds behind the striking building. Construction is being delivered by Clegg Construction.

Simon Blackburn, Clegg Construction Managing Director, said: “This is one of the biggest projects we have worked on in recent years and it is testament to the reputation we have built in delivering high quality student accommodation developments across the UK.” Clegg Construction is a well-known student accommodation contractor and has already delivered more than 1,400 rooms across Sheffield. The company has also completed student accommodation across Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Cambridge.

Andrew Southern added: “With Steel City, we’ve put together a high-quality redevelopment that stitches a modern twist back into the traditional 19th century fabric of the area.

“Being born and bred in Sheffield, I am thrilled to be delivering this exemplary project.

“Steel City is the first in Southern Grove’s ‘Future Generation’ portfolio and will set the aspirational tone that we will be going on to roll out nationwide.” n For further information visit www.southerngrove.co.uk

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Lambeth National Autistic Society school underway Construction has started on the National Autistic Society’s secondary and sixth-form free school, Vanguard School. The school is designed specifically for children and young people from Lambeth and surrounding boroughs who are on the autism spectrum and looking to go onto further education and employment. It is scheduled to open in the second half of the 2019/20 academic year.

Designed by Pozzoni Architecture for the National Autistic Society, the specialist autism school will eventually cater for up to 78 students aged between 11 and 19. The school will grow gradually, with a phased intake of students, starting with years 7 and 8.

As well as high-quality learning facilities, the two-storey, 2,500m2 building will also contain a multi-use hall which will be shared with the local community out-of-hours, along with a kitchen, storage and community break-out spaces.

The new-build school will occupy an urban plot in Lambeth, south-east London, close to period Victorian properties, modern residential developments and a variety of local amenities.

Its development reflects the local authority’s recognition of the need for more specialist education provision in the borough.

The National Autistic Society’s Vanguard School will help autistic children get the education they need closer to home, reducing the numbers having to travel to schools outside the borough and giving parents more choice.

The NAS Academies Trust was established in 2012 as a subsidiary of the National Autistic Society. Its purpose is to establish and run the charity’s autism-specific free schools and academies. The National Autistic Society’s Vanguard School will be the third free school to be opened by NAS Academies Trust, and the charity’s ninth school overall. It is the second school that the charity and Pozzoni have collaborated on.

Every autistic child is different and many can become overwhelmed in school environments by the bright lights, loud noises or unpredictable behaviour of other children. Without the right support and understanding, it can be almost impossible to learn and can even lead to children missing out on an education altogether.

Fortunately, finding the right support for each child can make all the difference. Some children on the autism spectrum are able to excel in mainstream schools with limited help, while others require more specialist support, like that offered by the National Autistic Society’s Vanguard School.

Catherine Mulley, director and head of the education team at Pozzoni, said: “The National Autistic Society’s Vanguard School has been designed using best practice as set out in our ‘Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: School Design Guidance’ document. We produced these guidelines working closely alongside the National Autistic Society in order to help provide the very best education environments for children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum.

“When delivering a project like this, every detail must be carefully considered, from the use of lighting, to heating and even floor finishes, to ensure that both students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and are encouraged to excel. We’re delighted to be working with the National Autistic Society again on a much-needed specialist education facility in the heart of London.”

Mark Lever, chief executive of the National Autistic Society, said: “We’re delighted that construction has started on our Vanguard School. This is a big moment, not just for the National Autistic Society, but also for the local parents and council who’ve been working with us to make this school a reality.

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“Around 1 in 100 children are on the autism spectrum and each individual is different. Many autistic children and young people excel in mainstream school but others need more extensive support in specialist settings. There is a well-established need for autism expertise in Lambeth, which our Vanguard School will fill.

“The National Autistic Society has over 50 years’ experience teaching children and young people on the autism spectrum and currently runs eight schools. In this time, we’ve seen again and again how much children on the autism spectrum can achieve when they’re given understanding and the right support. We have high ambitions for the school and are looking forward to welcoming our first students in in the 2019/20 academic year.”

Cllr Jennifer Brathwaite, Lambeth council’s Deputy Leader (Children & Young People), said: “I’m delighted that work has started on this important project. There is a real need in our communities for better and more local education for children on the autism spectrum.

“Too many of our children on the autism spectrum have to travel outside the borough to get the education they need. The Vanguard School, which has been spearheaded by local parents, is a real solution to this issue and has enthusiastic support from the local community.”

Lambeth London Borough Council approved planning on the new school in November 2018 and it is scheduled to open in the second half of the 2019/20 academic year.

With over thirty years’ experience, Pozzoni has built up an impressive portfolio of public and private sector developments including commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, mixed-use, residential and senior living projects from its offices in Manchester and London. n For further information please visit www.autism.org.uk/vanguard

Curtins provides smart engineering solution for unique plane canopy WORK has started on the brand-new £65 million research facility for digital aviation at Cranfield University with support from the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins.

The new Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) will develop ways for aircraft to monitor, test and upgrade their own systems and structures, as well as looking at the future of the passenger experience from airport through to flight. Curtins has extensive experience working within the higher education sector and is providing structural, civil and geoenvironmental services for the project.

The team’s main focus has been on the creation of a large canopy that will provide protection for an air-craft whilst making it accessible and aesthetically in-line with the adjacent building.

The canopy and building roofs mirror each other to form matching ‘stealth fighter’ profiles when viewed from above. The roof comprises of two 3D triangular trusses, defining the edge of the roof light and allowing for a grand vaulted ceiling that provides uninterrupted floor space.

The canopy is supported on three inverted V-shape columns with an arrangement of 42 metre trusses which span the distance needed to clear the plane. These trusses support the cantilever arrangement which allows the plane in and out of its new accommodation.

Associate Matt Woodhall is leading the design of the project from Curtins’ Birmingham office. He said: “This project represents an important investment at Cranfield University, ensuring that it is a leading centre for aviation technology. We are delighted to be providing world-class facilities that will directly and positively impact

the aviation industry as we move towards a more automated future.

“The structure of this new research centre is a really interesting structure with a truly unique roof design. The canopy produced needs to be able to house a full-size aircraft, as well as being a functional and cutting edge research facility.”

Collaborative open plan office space operates alongside technical laboratory platforms and research facilities. The double storey atrium provides an informal break out feature, encouraging staff and students to share and engage ideas. The building will house some of the latest aviation technology, from radar equipment to autonomous drones.

Professor Graham Braithwaite at Cranfield University said: “Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) will be a flagship research facility that will help unlock the potential of digital aviation.

Working with our partners in DARTeC, we are looking to develop new digital solutions to tackle the challenges of over-capacity in both airports and airspace, develop improved passenger experiences and create more sustainable air travel.”

The building is expected to be completed next year, and open in 2020. n

For further details, visit www.curtins.com

School rebuilt under DfE component primary block framework opens its doors Construction has completed at Highcliffe School in Birstall, Leicester, one of the first schools to be built under the Department for Education’s modular primary school building framework, which is supporting delivery of its £4.4 billion Priority School Building Programme.

The £3.3 million project saw Spatial Initiative (Initiative) – the joint venture of Styles&Wood and Extraspace Solutions – completely rebuild the 13,200 sq ft primary block using 38 modular units. Initiative also delivered an internal fit-out, furniture and external works, including the installation of new interactive smartboards and modernised IT infrastructure.

Highcliffe was one of the first projects to be allocated under the school building framework, which is rebuilding and refurbishing school buildings across the UK deemed to be most in need of renovation. Design began in September 2017, with onsite construction commencing in April 2018.

Olivia Noonan, operations manager at Initiative, said: “This is a landmark project as one of the first school buildings in the UK to be built entirely using modern, innovative construction methods.

It is great to see the success of the Priority School Building Programme so early on in its lifecycle, marking the first step in delivering the highest quality learning environments to children

up and down the country.

“Modular construction is the ideal choice for school builds, reducing the amount of time spent on site to avoid interfering with term time activity. Our expertise in this area means we are equipped to deliver these projects efficiently with minimal risk, waste and disruption, allowing teachers and their pupils to access their new facilities as quickly as possible.”

Spatial Initiative was formed to bring together Styles&Wood’s skills in pre-construction, fit-out and project delivery with Extraspace Solutions’ innovation in modern methods of construction.

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Toshiba helps Farlington School save over £100,000 The goal of Farlington School in West Sussex, which accepts pupils between the ages of 4 and 18, is to ensure that its students leave the school as well-educated young people with strong interpersonal skills and a broad range of interests. To help meet this goal, the school gives careful attention to every aspect of its operations, including ancillary services such as document management, to ensure that they perform efficiently, reliably and cost effectively.

With this in mind, Farlington recently enlisted the help of Toshiba’s Business Partner, DOCEX360, to re-assess its document management needs and to provide a robust and cost-effective solution. As a result of the assessment, Farlington purchased 12 new Toshiba multifunction printers (MFPs) and these, together with innovative PaperCut software, are delivering savings in excess of £100,000.

The first step DOCEX360 took when approached by Farlington was to visit the school and take the time to learn more about the real document management and printing needs of the pupils and the teachers.

“During our initial visit we went to the school and spoke to a wide cross-section of people there to find out about their document usage – daily, monthly and throughout the year”, said Ben Coughlan, Director at DOCEX360. “During this exercise we learned that the school was having problems with its existing print infrastructure – mainly the poor reliability of the equipment and the difficulty of accessing support. In addition, the document management and workflow software the school was using could hardly be described as user friendly.

“It was clear that a better solution was needed,” he continued, “so we submitted a report suggesting that the school should replace the 30 printers it was currently using with 12 MFPs and also switch to using PaperCut software. After carefully assessing our recommendations, the school asked us to go ahead with implementing them.”

The PaperCut MF software that underpins the school’s new document management systems allows users to easily manage their print assets, collect usage data by location and device, identify inefficiencies and implement cost recovery and allocation strategies to maximise system productivity and return on investment.

The integrated scanning feature in PaperCut makes scanning to individual or group email addresses, home folders and scanning straight to the cloud simple, and PaperCut mobility print lets the software do the heavy lifting so BYOD printing “just works” on any device.

The new systems also feature a more efficient billing arrangement. This means that the school is now billed based on amount of print coverage on a page rather than simply the number of pages printed, which has led to substantial savings.

The school is also benefiting from working with the latest printing and document management technologies, as well as having easy access, should it ever be needed, to a helpful and responsive support team.

“The staff are really appreciating the benefits of the new machines,” said Louise Higson, Headmistress of Farlington, “and when we started to see the savings they were making for us we knew that we’d made a very good decision in purchasing them. Indeed, the financial savings we are making are in excess

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of £100,000 over the 3 year contract which is very attractive on its own, but we’re delighted to find that we’re also getting ease of use, much more versatile document management facilities, and excellent support.”

The printing needs of the school differ from one month to the next, depending on the school calendar. For instance, at the beginning of term there is a need to print a large volume of booklets for parents and staff. In the past, this task involved multiple steps and was both time-consuming and complex. Now, thanks to the MFPs from Toshiba and the PaperCut software, school employees can print directly from their PC, laptop or smart device and create the booklets on the fly. Similarly, when printing is need for art classes in term time, the new systems allow pupils to realise their creativity without being hampered by hard-to-understand technology.

Machines that consistently deliver outstanding performance are a key benefit for Toshiba customers, but the customer, like Farlington, is also committed to protecting the environment.

With the help of experts co2balance, Toshiba has created a scheme to help compensate for CO2 emissions by offsetting its products. Carbon offsetting allows for investment in CSR projects that save the emission of or absorb an equivalent amount of CO2 to that associated with the Toshiba product. In this way, emissions are balanced to become ‘Carbon Zero’ which allows for positive business activities with no detriment to the environment.

“Working with Farlington to deliver document management improvements has been an interesting and pleasurable experience, and we are delighted to confirm that their purchase of new printers will also help the planet and less fortunate communities”, explained Chris Mills, Marketing Manager at Toshiba. “As a direct result of the order from the school, Toshiba will provide two stoves that will improve quality of life for 11 people in rural Kenya. The stoves will also save five tonnes of wood and protect 0.02 hectares of woodland.”

At Farlington School, a progressive educational facility that recognises, encourages and supports students’ creativity, Toshiba MFPs and new document management software have truly made a difference. Cost and time-savings have now been added to user-friendliness and environmental benefits, making it even easier for the school’s pupils to ‘discover, believe and achieve’. n For more information, please visit www.www.toshibatec.co.uk

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Heritage litter bin boasts integral fire extinguisher Leafield Environmental has launched an automatic fire suppression system for its popular Square Heritage litter-bins.

Should a fire breakout inside a bin, the device activates by a sacrificial bulb that bursts at a given temperature, releasing a powder discharge from an extinguisher. Extensive tests have shown the device to be extremely effective in putting out fires before they “take hold”, with bins remaining fully serviceable after the fire has been extinguished.

The optional extinguisher unit is fitted neatly within the twin skin of the bin hood. It is barely visible from the outside and does not interfere with the passage of litter.

Discharged extinguishers can be removed and replaced easily, thanks to quick-release mechanism of the holder.

The Company recommends that a regular emptying, inspection and maintenance programme should be instigated to ensure the extinguisher remains serviceable or has been discharged and needs replacing.

The Square Heritage is an exceptionally strong bin, rotationally moulded from medium density polyethylene. It has four large apertures to allow easy ‘walk by’ access and is equally suitable for internal or external use. Apertures may be blanked off where a location dictates it.

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Cranfield’s AIRC Centre stays on top with win at LABC grand finals

CPMG Architects’ multi-award-winning project - the Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC) at Cranfield University - has scooped another award at the LABC Grand Finals.

The design team was recognised in the Best Large Commercial Project award category for its work in delivering the £35m centre which successfully supports the building’s commercial purpose and is sensitive to the local environment.

This recognition comes after the project team for CPMG picked up a regional RICS Design Through Innovation Award for the scheme.

Nick Gregory, director for CPMG said: “Cranfield University’s Aerospace Integration Research Centre is a flagship scheme that we are incredibly proud of. The AIRC has had a positive impact on the future of aircraft design and we are delighted to have been a part of the team that has made this scheme so successful.”

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Tracy Flynn, development manager at Cranfield University said: “We have enjoyed working with CPMG in developing this unique building and giving it such personality. I, the faculty and the students now have a building which we are proud to say has shaped aerospace research and training.”

Nick added: “The success of the AIRC Centre has led to us working further with Cranfield University as they make plans to expand their estate with a new Agri-informatics building and a Water Sciences building.”

The project team for AIRC was RG Carter, main contractor, Couch Perry Wilkes, mechanical and electrical consultants, Stewart Morris Partnership, structural engineers, Currie & Brown, project managers and Gardiner & Theobald, quantity surveyors. n

For further information visit www.cpmg-architects.com

Texas A&M University – San Antonio adopts SafeZone indoor Positioning Solution Solution provides pinpoint location accuracy for most effective incident management Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has become the first university in the world to deploy an Indoor Positioning Solution across its entire campus for the purpose of providing the safest possible environment. The SafeZone® indoor positioning solution, provided by CriticalArc, provides the campus police with an unprecedented three-dimensional view of multi-story buildings. For example, instead of receiving an alert about ‘an incident somewhere in the student union building’, they get pinpoint specifics, such as ‘it’s on the fourth floor, west wing, outside room 410’.

“With indoor positioning and SafeZone, we’re able to provide a faster response time, whether it’s a medical emergency or an active shooter,” says Roger Stearns, A&M-SA’s assistant chief of Police, featured in this video.

The university’s Chief of Police Ron Davidson wanted to innovate with this full-coverage system because the campus was expanding, including a newly completed residence hall, which meant having students around the clock for the first time in A&MSA’s history. He was committed to ensuring a safer environment for students, staff and visitors.

In addition, Chief Davidson was in search of a common operating view that would provide the Emergency Operations Center and all officers on patrol a real-time location of all available officers and volunteers, as well as showing the location of all incidents - essential for coordinating first responders and the Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT).

“SafeZone is essential technology to position your organization on the cutting edge of campus law enforcement. The real-time common operating view both enhances officer safety and acts a force multiplier. Plus, the entire police department benefits from advanced features such as heat mapping and incident playback to optimize performance,” Davidson said.

Texas A&M-San Antonio has adopted the indoor positioning solution as a standard and will deploy it in all future buildings

on campus. The solution is fully supported by the University’s Information Technology Department and has been assessed for additional applications to enhance the student experience including wayfinding and research by academics in the newly completed Science and Technology Building.

SafeZone was easy to deliver with no disruption to the campus.

It was deployed in a matter of weeks during the summer break.

“The process to get the SafeZone indoor positioning solution deployed is a simple one, as it’s a wireless installation and easy to maintain,” added Stearns. Organizations can install wireless, wearable duress alarms able to pinpoint anyone anywhere on campus as an alternative to fixed, expensive, wired panic alarms.

Among other capabilities, SafeZone allows users to get the most rapid help simply by activating an alert, using an app or a wearable duress alarm. As soon as the alert is triggered, the location and details of the user are streamed to the monitoring team, allowing officers to coordinate a smarter, more targeted response. By enabling responders to visualize the precise location of an incident, anywhere on campus, SafeZone is much more powerful than traditional, fixed panic alarms and blue light telephones, which are more expensive to install and less accurate in operation.

Glenn Farrant, Chief Executive Officer, CriticalArc, notes; “I’m delighted by the close partnership between A&M-SA and CriticalArc resulting in this ground-breaking implementation of the SafeZone public safety solution. Chief Davidson and his team are at the forefront of using this technology and we are pleased to be helping them improve the quality of life, and the learning experience, for everyone on their campus.”

The SafeZone indoor positioning solution is commercially available worldwide for a range of university, hospital, enterprise and finance applications and is being deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide. n For more information, please visit www.criticalarc.com

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Graduating with distinction in cleaning student accommodation Dealing with the management and maintenance of student accommodation is a problem as old as universities themselves.

But now an Oxford company has come up with an innovative 21st Century solution that is ‘green’, clean and very cost-effective.

GreenTeck Global makes a range of trioxygen equipment that uses ozone to eliminate odours, attack mould and other pathogens, disinfects and can even play a significant role in eliminating odour from smoke damage.

Ozone (or O3) occurs naturally in the atmosphere – at high altitude the Ozone Layer prevents ultra-violet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface – and is produced by lightning. GreenTeck Global’s range of products uses the same ultra-violet light to artificially produce this ozone.

Ozone is the world’s most powerful natural disinfectant. One atom of oxygen detaches itself from each O3 or trioxygen molecule and it is this that deodourises, attacks mould and attaches to smoke particles neutralising them.

No other aggressive and expensive chemicals are required and all that is left at the end of the day is pure, natural, oxygen (as O2 molecules).

Sometime ago Oxford Brookes University had been talking to David Thurston, GreenTeck Global’s head, about the application of the company’s trioxygen equipment. It had just opened its new Engineering Block when unfortunately it suffered a fire in the carpentry shop that, in turn, caused substantial smoke-damage to the whole of the building.

GreenTeck Global was able to bring its trioxygen equipment within 24 hours of the fire and after an extensive clean-up operation – but on which only lasted a further couple of days - the results even surprised Harmohinder Bahl, the Oxford Brookes Deputy Director of Facilities and commercial services.

“I’ve been fascinated at the versatility and application of Ozone,” he said, “Equally, the creative and wide spectrum of solutions GreenTeck Global have provided has been particular welcome

as has the collaborative and ‘can-do’ working approach from their team.”

The college was so impressed with the results that when the mother of one of their students complained her son was suffering respiratory problems directly as a result of unacceptably high levels of moisture and mould in his accommodation, GreenTeck Global was invited back to undertake another capability field-trial focusing on this specific problem.

Once again it proved to be a stunning success, so much so that Oxford Brookes has now purchased trioxygen equipment from GreenTeck Global and is using it, as and when necessary, across its student accommodation estate for both eradication of mould and odour control.

Success followed success and GreenTeck Global has just undertaken another, similar, installation at Leeds University, field-trials are currently underway at both Cardiff and Manchester Universities, detailed discussions are taking place with Imperial College London and Warwick University and there are exploratory talks with a number of other universities and F.E. colleges.

David Thurston explained: “We have a family of products and believe there is one for every location. They are very simple and safe to use and we can provide full training, operation and maintenance as required.

“The units themselves are very compact and robust and really are a very efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to tackle a wide range of problems.

“We know that at this time of year in particular mould can be a real problem in student accommodation. As the weather get colder the heating goes on and windows stay shut, students will take more showers so level of humidity and condensation rise and wet clothes are often dumped on the floor . . . providing ideal conditions for mould and odours. n For further information visit www.greenteckglobal.com

Holistically enhancing hierachy of needs for pupils and staff “I hadn’t appreciated what a difference it would make for children and staff.”

That is the view of estates manager of Kingsweston School in Bristol, Clive Farmer, and the reasoning behind his specification of fixtures, including a Closomat Palma Vita shower (wash & dry) toilet, for the school’s new hygiene room.

Kingsweston School has evolved over its history as a special school to focus on the needs of pupils with profound disabilities, partnering with other special schools in the area so that specialist environments for all children with special educational needs in the area are met. Its ethos is based round the Maslow theory, which specifically itemises excretion as a basic physiological element of the hierarchy of needs.

In line with that approach, the school is updating its facilities to provide appropriate support- including the creation of a hygiene room complete with a ceiling track hoist, height adjustable washbasin, height adjustable changing bench, and Palma Vita shower (wash & dry) toilet, all supplied by Closomat and installed by Aztech Building Services.

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University upgrades security to match technology and customer demand

Just a ten minute walk from the city centre, the University of Leeds is upgrading door security in much of its student accommodation to keep pace with changing technology and customer demand.

One of the biggest and busiest centres of higher education in the UK, the university has more than 34,000 students and over 8,000 staff, making it the third largest employer in Leeds.

With such a large student population to house, its residence portfolio both on and off campus is impressive. It ranges from the Victorian architecture of Lyddon Hall to modern purpose-built apartments such as Storm Jameson Court, through to shared houses and a huge choice of flats and apartments run in partnership with the likes of UNITE and iQ Student Accommodation.

Starting university is a really exciting time, and for many students it will be their first time living away from home so both they and their parents will want to know they will be living somewhere safe and secure.

Starting in 2010, Residential Services swapped out its previous mechanical keyed system and since then has been using a wire free electronic access control system from SALTO across much of its student accommodation. This has proven reliable providing the versatility and efficiency to manage in excess of 1737 doors across the campus.

But technology does not stand still, and many advances have taken place since the original installation. So the Residential Services team have now chosen to upgrade their SALTO ProAccess management system to the latest version to take advantage of its increased functionality and features including the ability to use smart phones as access credentials.

Benefits of SALTO solution Paul Carr, National Accounts Manager at SALTO Systems, says: “Our ProAccess SPACE Software is a powerful web-based access control management tool that enables users like the University of Leeds to programme access-time zones, manage different calendars and view audit trails from each door.

“Its user-friendly web based interface is simple to set up and configure, giving them the flexibility and control they need. It balances security with accessibility, and advanced technology with affordability. By embedding such a high performance electronic access control solution into their infrastructure, the University can protect people – both students and staff

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– as well as their assets and buildings.

“Student accommodation for instance, whatever shape it comes in, is usually busy with people moving from bedrooms to and from various facilities in and around the building. That means a lot of events for doors to deal with. If a room key is not handed in when one student leaves, is the room secure for its next occupant? If a key has been lost how do you cancel it and know the room is truly secure without changing out the lock?

And regards that lost key, has it been copied? And for audit purposes, on a campus such as Leeds with such a massive choice of accommodation, how do you get an accurate security overview when there are literally thousands of keys in circulation? This is where ProAccess SPACE and electronic access control really scores.

And now, with changing technology, more people want everything to be accessed through their personal device. That should come as no surprise as today’s students are digital natives and they expect convenience to come as standard!”

User comment Simon Mulholland, Residence Refurbishment and Development Manager at the University of Leeds comments: “Living in University accommodation is a great way to experience student life, make new friends and feel part of our student community. We understand how important security is and it is a responsibility we take very seriously. It is important that students are safe and secure and that access to their accommodation is strictly controlled.

“The SALTO system we’ve been running since 2010 now has proven track record with us so upgrading was a fairly straightforward decision and the latest version of the ProAccess SPACE software enables us to continue to deliver the highest levels of security combined with the most convenient and enjoyable experience of the learning environment – all as cost-effectively as possible.

Mobile credentials are an exciting application, after all when do you see a student without a smart phone, so this together with a number of other functions gives us enhanced productivity and control in a familiar but more powerful package.” n

For further information, visit www.saltosystems.com

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BUILDING MATERIALS

Meeting stringent specifications Transforming the delivery of STEM education at University of Birmingham’s collaborative teaching laboratory

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ompleting the new Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) facility at University of Birmingham posed a number of technical and programme challenges. However, close collaboration between Grimes Finishings Limited, the University’s Clerk of Works and British Gypsum’s technical representatives ensured the project was completed in record time, snag free and to the highest delivery standards.

In October 2017 Grimes Finishings Limited was awarded the Partition, Linings and Plastering package by construction and infrastructure com-

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pany Morgan Sindall PLC for the new £40,000,000 collaborative teaching laboratories at the University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus.

The University of Birmingham’s new 72,120 sq ft Collaborative Teaching Laboratory facility was designed to bring together practical teaching activities across a broad range of science and engineering disciplines. Set over three storeys, the high-specification facilities feature state-of-theart wet lab, dry lab and E-labs.

On winning the contract, Grimes Finishings engaged with British Gypsum’s Technical team to identify the most suitable building materials for

the project’s various requirements.

As it was such a high performance and technical environment, the project had a number of varied challenges to overcome. These included the need for: • Heavy and severe duty impact resistance in high traffic circulation areas and plant rooms • High performance acoustic compartments within teaching areas and between the large number of plant and laboratory spaces • High fire resistance and insulation performance around the many plant riser and laboratory spaces, creating safe fire escape routes throughout

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the building • Thermal performance throughout the envelope of the building Meeting stringent specifications Working in close collaboration with architect’s Sheppard Robson, the Grimes Finishings’ site team engaged British Gypsum’s technical team to help develop the NBS specification and produce a project specific systems pack for the scheme. The pack incorporated various British Gypsum interior lining systems, including a number of its GypWall lightweight metal framed partition and wall systems. Designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound insulation, impact and height requirements, the GypWall systems were the ideal solution for the project’s unique requirements.

GypLyner IWL was also specified to further increase sound insulation and to meet the stringent thermal performance requirements throughout the envelope of the building while Casog Line MF – a suspended ceiling system

The project handed over successfully thanks to the collaboration between all parties and our commitment and dedication to quality. Our close working relationship and excellent technical support from the British Gypsum project team meant all the challenges of such a high speed and technical project were met head on

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– was specified thanks to its high level of design flexibility. British Gypsum’s Thistle plaster products and Gyproc Joint Tape were also used on the project to deliver a superior finish.

Commenting on the process, Tony Fitzgerald, Senior Product Manager at Morgan Sindall, said, “It was crucial for us that the specification and project pack were followed to the most finite detail to ensure excellent quality and system performance throughout the high-performance space. Grimes Finishings’ full time dedicated quality control manager worked closely with the University’s Clerk of Works and British Gypsum’s technical representatives to ensure the highest possible installation quality throughout the process.”

Richard Grimes, Managing Director, Grimes Finishings Ltd., commented, “The project handed over successfully thanks to the collaboration between all parties and our commitment and dedication to quality. Our close working relationship and excellent technical support from the British Gypsum

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project team meant all the challenges of such a high speed and technical project were met head on and each one overcome, resulting in the project being delivered on time, snag free and to Morgan Sindall’s perfect delivery standards.”

Completing the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory at University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Campus was amongst the most challenging builds the University had ever attempted posing both unprecedented technical and programme challenges throughout.

The project handed over on time to the client on 6th August 2018.

About British Gypsum: British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. The company produces gypsum based systems including plaster, plasterboard and ceiling solutions. With over a century of experience, it has developed innovative products and services that help customers build better spaces to live, work and play.

British Gypsum offers a range of plasters, partition, wall lining, floor, ceiling and plasterboard systems for the residential, commercial, off-site and RMI (refurbishment, maintenance and improvement) sectors of the construction industry. All British Gypsum technical literature is available to download from www.british-gypsum. com.

About Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. n For more information visit www.british-gypsum.com

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Back to school on asbestos

There are few more emotive issues in the public buildings sector than asbestos

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sbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) are still highly prevalent in thousands of buildings throughout our society, including schools and universities. However, with a huge amount of regeneration happening across the education sector, Darren Payne, Client Services Director at leading asbestos removal, demolition and remediation specialist Rhodar, explains why asbestos in education facilities should be spoken

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about more openly and treated as a problem to be solved, not stigmatised.

Campus environments present unique challenges when it comes to the safe removal or encapsulation of asbestos, not least in the diversity of their buildings, from Victorian-era constructions to CLASP buildings (Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme) and 1960s concrete structures, many constructed or refurbished over the decades using asbestos containing

materials. There’s clearly concern around asbestos, particularly in ‘live’ environments with high footfall, like schools, hospitals and universities, but there doesn’t need to be, if councils and education authorities have properly managed their asbestos containing materials within their building portfolios, which is mandatory by law under the duty to manage asbestos (contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012*).

Jacksons Euroguard® Double Leaf Gates and Fencing, Northwood School, London Getting it right Even allowing for this mandatory duty, many in the education sector still don’t have a compliant and robust asbestos management plan and often choose to undertake localised refurbishment or maintenance projects without undertaking the proper invasive checks or surveys (helpful guidance can be found in ‘HSG264 - Asbestos: The survey guide’** from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)) by qualified, competent and ideally UKAS-accredited asbestos consultants. This has caused an increasing and often publicised problem of work being undertaken by unregulated and even uninsured tradesmen.

Work to remove or encapsulate ACMs must be carried out by a competent and vetted asbestos removal contractor. For most higher-risk work with asbestos, that contractor must also have an HSE licence. Most local authorities have framework contracts or approved lists in

place with pre-vetted, well-established and qualified asbestos specialists that schools, whether under LA control or not, can and should tap into, and there are other enabling frameworks in operation with competent contractors available to all educational establishments.

Cutting corners or failing to seek suitably qualified contractors should never be an option.

There is much misinformation around asbestos and kneejerk reactions to asbestos – “Don’t mention the ‘A’ word!”

– are common. That’s why it’s important to engage everyone in the asbestos discussion within your properties to ensure a better understanding for all; ACMs are perfectly fine to leave in situ if they are in good condition and managed properly. Interestingly, the sight of an asbestos specialist’s vehicle on school grounds can make people nervous, with parents known to keep their children off school as a result.

However, it must be stressed again that schools that do contain asbestos that is managed properly are in fact safe environments and the presence of a competent asbestos consultant and removal contractor is actually evidence of correct procedures and good practice being carried out. Rhodar operates clear lines of communication with schools and universities to ensure full agreement of working processes and timescales so that staff, students and parents can be kept fully informed.

Unique challenges Rhodar has extensive experience of working within all educational building types and environments, including local authority schools, private schools, academies, colleges and universities.

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rise classroom blocks, with most projects undertaken in shutdown and holiday periods to tight deadlines - low-key working with effective segregation in busy locations is often essential in term-time, too.

When seeking an experienced asbestos removal contractor in educational estates, there are specialist frameworks including university purchasing consortia such as the NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and LUPC, that will assist estates and procurement teams if they don’t already have a formal contracted specialist in place. Schools are still high on the agenda for the government and Rhodar’s experience and knowledge gained on previous government backed schemes, such as Building Schools for the Future (BSF), PSPB2 schemes and the academies programme can aid nominated

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responsible people in choosing the right specialist in schools. Our services are now becoming increasingly engaged by contractors involved in the new ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) school building programme, with 400 new schools being built each year and legacy buildings being stripped of ACMs and demolished.

Every day’s a school day Due to initiatives like CLASP, which led to hundreds of asbestos-containing ‘prefabricated’ structures being built between the 1950s and 1980s to address a schools shortage and increase capacities in universities in the UK, there is still a wide range of asbestos containing material in the UK education building portfolio.

This is a challenge which can only be

fixed by open and clear communication and collaboration between the specialist consultants, contractor, the institution, local authorities and parents.

As new schools are built and universities regenerate, this poses a significant ongoing challenge for local authorities, educational institutions and reputable contractors to take a more positive and proactive approach to tackling asbestos in the right and proper way. For every new school built there’s usually an existing structure to deal with safely, but instead of seeing an asbestos vehicle as a cause for alarm, let’s instead see it as a sign of good practice and proper procedures to the benefit of all. n For more information please visit www.hse.gov.uk/Asbestos/duty.htm

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SECURITY

Great expectations James Clark, General Manager, National & Key Accounts at STANLEY Security, looks at what you should expect from a vendor when it comes to large electronic security system projects

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hen dealing with a substantial, complex security system installation – often covering multiple sites and many hundreds of people – you clearly

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need a security vendor with the resources and experience to deliver.

Smaller security companies may not have adequate means to support the longevity of these projects. This generally isn’t an issue for larger

companies, but beware - not all such companies are well placed to deal with large projects; that’s because not all of them have a formal process in place.

Large security projects require clear KPIs and targets (including monthly

commitments), ongoing review, regular clear communication and a dedicated team for consistency and continuity from start to finish. If you don’t choose wisely, what you may end up with is company delivering a string of different people from different departments working on your installation at any given time, without a joined up approach. The person responsible for system design, for example, may never see your project when it’s actually being installed, which can lead to a potentially problematic and ultimately unsatisfactory outcome.

Whilst every major security system design project will bring about its own set of challenges, the approach taken by the security vendor should remain consistent. Here’s what it should look like at the different stages of the project and what you should expect from your supplier.

Product Tying yourself to one manufacturer is rarely a good idea when it comes to

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What’s most important is that the security company independently test and asses product rather than relying on manufacturers’ claims large and complex security installs.

Going down this route limits your options and you could end up with a security system that meets the vendor’s product portfolio rather than your needs.

That doesn’t mean to say that a security company that is not affiliated to specific manufacturers won’t have close relationships with a range of them. A close relationship can be beneficial in terms of in-depth product knowledge and preferential pricing.

What’s most important is that the security company independently test

and asses product rather than relying on manufacturers’ claims. They should continually appraise the marketplace to see what’s new and assess the value and relevance of product. They should also have the finger on the pulse of the security sector to identify where the market is going. At STANLEY Security we very much focus on identifying technology solutions that minimise financial outlay for a client, such as video analytics. At present we are testing facial recognition systems which have grown in popularity and g delivery.

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Design & Estimation A written, comprehensive strategy needs to be in place for the project, including forecasting that considers the longer timescales involved in large, complex projects and includes a ‘what if’ approach to ensure appropriate resource is available. So, for example, if a project looks like it is going to overrun due to unforeseen circumstances, you want to be sure you retain the same team on the project full time and that they are not transferred onto the next contract or dividing their time between the two.

Installation & Project Management Team work is essential with large projects not only to get the job done, but also to manage any risk. Your vendor must have an experienced Major Project Team with a clear structure, so

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everyone knows their role and you know who you are dealing with at any given time.

If subcontractors are being used by the security company, which is quite usual for very large installations and for particular specialisms (e.g. control room modelling), then a process needs to be in place to manage them and you need to be made aware of this.

Commission & Handover Although it’s the last stage of the project, Commission & Handover has the potential to be the most difficult and is where costs can escalate. This is where the dedicated Major Project Team is vital as they will know the project inside out and have worked on it from start to finish, helping to avoid any end of project issues.

Large, complex security systems,

especially those with high security requirements, are not easy to deliver. They require skilful, experienced hands, substantial resources in both financial and staffing terms, and a clear, consistent procedure that everyone is fully aware of. Don’t assume that just because you are dealing with a large security vendor they will have all of these in place; think like a security professional and ask to see the evidence!

STANLEY Security is one of the leading security providers in the UK. STANLEY designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for industrial, government, commercial and national account customers. n For more information please visit www.stanleysecurity.co.uk

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Age and Size:

Hindrance or Opportunity?

Andrew Shaw, Alllegion UK

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The age and size of a building shouldn’t serve as a restriction to upgrading safety protocols and security measures. Andrew Shaw, architectural consultant at Allegion UK, discusses how to maximise safety and security based on your building’s age and design.

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t’s easy to understand why the age and size of a building can be seen as a problem when assessing and upgrading safety protocols. The myriad of products and solutions available can also be daunting, ultimately leading to confusion when upgrading old systems, or believing that a building’s age presents an incompatibility issue with new systems or hardware.

In reality, though, this isn’t the case.

Whatever the size or age of the building, the principals of safety remain the same and following a structured logical approach based on current regulations and legislation will simplify the process.

Selecting the correct ironmongery and hardware is fundamental, and regardless of age or size, it can define how effective a building’s safety and security standards are.

Of course, the correct product choice is integral to the overall strategy. However, there are other factors, too, that determine the overall integrity of a building’s security and safety protocols. Ensuring all staff and occupants have adequate training in the safety protocols and procedures is essential in their smooth implementation

in the event of an emergency. Evacuation plans and lockdown strategies, in particular, need to be smooth and controlled, with everyone clear about their roles and responsibilities.

Developments in design and technologies means that the scope of choice is continually growing, and so there’s never before been a better time to implement truly well-rounded bespoke solutions.

Age is just a number The age of a building does not necessarily need to impact the types of protocols architects, specifiers and facilties teams opt for. Indeed, it is an opportunity to scrutinise what’s right and beneficial, as well as to ultimately provide a bespoke solution.

Older school campuses, for example, are often spread across many buildings of different types and conditions. It can be a daunting prospect, but once completed in a structured way, the longterm management and maintenance of these facilities becomes much simpler going forward. Critically, identifying and inspecting current insitu ironmongery;

assessing its functionality and suitability; and correctly upgrading where applicable are all essential parts of this process.

Consider preparing an ironmongery schedule during this process, which can then become a permanent record for future maintenance cycles, helping ensure nothing is missed and everything is updated on time.

Of course, when upgrading and replacing failed and out-of-date ironmongery, selecting the right product in terms of functionality and also longevity can be difficult. Our industry is constantly evolving with new products and innovations coming online, so selecting the right partner, your trusted advisor, is essential.

Maximising security In a recent survey of more than 500 facility managers across the healthcare and education markets, 45 percent say the design or layout of their buildings presents security or safety issues. In the same survey, most rated security of their buildings as first priority, with fire safety coming second.

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the design of their buildings could be hindering their levels of safety and security, how can this be improved? First, following a full audit of the premises, they need to identify potential weak points and different levels of security within the different areas. For example, in hospitals, certain areas – such as storage areas for sensitive documents or medical supplies – will need to be safeguarded for the protection of patients and to prevent theft.

Furthermore, if the design or layout of the building may be impeding on any escape routes, communication and training is essential. Making sure all of those within a building know what to do in the event of a fire could potentially save lives. Alongside this, making sure the escape routes are easily accessible and free from obstructions should be a given.

The importance of style All types of buildings are designed with style in mind. With older buildings in particular, the style and general ‘look’ of the building can be part of its charm, or can become outdated. This can then factor into the fallacy that newer products and solutions are incompatible with older buildings, while this simply isn’t the case.

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45 percent say the design or layout of their buildings presents security or safety issues

Ultimately, aged, damaged or tired products can start to chip away at the safety and security foundations of older buildings. Even ones that have been used for years faultlessly could become more of a restraint than is expected.

While this isn’t always the case – and, in fact, many older hardware solutions are incredibly durable and last years and years – the diversity in newer solutions gives rise to other options.

Choosing what’s right To refer to an old adage: There is no ‘one-size-fits-all solution.’ This has never been truer, especially considering the rate at which the industry is growing and developing. The nature of the industry is allowing for more opportunities to implement ‘pick-n-mix’ solutions. That is, more and more buildings are opting for a combination of mechanical and electronic solutions based on performance

requirements.

The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) also opens up a whole new door of possibilities for our industry. We’re now seeing an increase in the creation of smart tags and devices, which transform everyday, mundane objects into ‘smart’ devices. These tags work by connecting the objects to Wi-Fi, transforming them into ‘smart’ IoT devices.

Therefore, alongside correctly specified products and adequate security and safety training, buildings both old and new, small and large, can hold effective security and safety strategies. Whether it’s time for an upgrade or a general shake-up of current protocols, now’s the time for building and facility managers to discover what’s out there and perhaps, more importantly, what’s right for them. n To register, for the event, visit: www.allegion.com.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Keep it flowing Animals aren’t the only ones to hibernate over winter

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espite the anticipated low temperatures of what the Met Office is heralding as the coldest winter for 10 years, Legionella bacteria can still pose a threat to your staff and students.

While needing a temperature range from 20-45°C to be able to flourish, Legionella actually remains dormant at temperatures below 20°C, so the bacteria is still present and ready to multiply when optimum conditions are restored. As the winter break approaches, Paul Sear, National Technical Manager for Water Hygiene, SOCOTEC has some advice on what steps should be taken all year round

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to protect educational establishments against the growth of Legionella bacteria in their water systems.

The high temperatures of the 2018 summer naturally saw an increased use of many water applications. Cold water systems in many places were

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above 20°C, cooling towers were under increased demand and many people were also taking advantage of cooling down in swimming or spa pools. Hose pipes were in use to keeping the grounds looking attractive, some of which may have been fed via rainwater

The high temperatures of the 2018 summer naturally saw an increased use of many water applications.

reservoir tanks.

But with the colder weather setting in now, usage of these facilities will likely reduce or stop completely until the temperatures rise again next year. Without proper management, even a hose pipe with water left in it over the winter can become a breeding ground for the bacteria due to a build-up of stored and stagnant water. When next used, typically when temperatures have increased, these hose pipes have the potential to release the airborne bacteria in tiny water droplets for inhalation, posing a risk to the user and anyone nearby.

Any number of water systems within buildings and facilities can be affected by Legionella and so require risk assessing and adequate servicing to ensure any risk of Legionella is managed and mitigated, significantly reducing the Legionella risk once the temperatures rise and the facilities become used again.

Compliance all year round Even beyond seasonality, the risk of Legionella extends to any hot and cold water systems evaporative cooling system and other risk systems.

Taking steps in keeping your water systems safe should be done in line with a Legionella risk assessment. It’s not just advisory; if you are an employer or in control of premises, you are responsible for understanding the health risks of Legionella and carrying out a risk assessment is a Legal requirement.

Failure to risk assess water systems for Legionella is punishable by fine and a potential prison sentence.

The risk to people from Legionella is very real and risk to human health can result in fatalities.

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and safety must adhere to the guidance and recommendations to identify and manage the risk of Legionella in all artificial water systems.

Control measures for safer water systems There are a number of ways you can minimise the risk of Legionella growing in your water systems ensuring that you are compliant with L8: 1 Controlling temperatures For hot and cold water systems, controlling the temperatures to ensure the water is outside of the Legionella growth band is vital. Keep all hot water systems storing water at 60°C or above, with water outlets maintained at a minimum of 50°C; in healthcare environments, this should be 55°C. Likewise, cold water should be kept below 20°C. 2 Regular system flushing Water outlets that are infrequently used should be flushed regularly to avoid

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stagnation. Evaluating the usage of the water systems – in the Legionella risk assessment and ongoing following the risk assessment – will determine how regularly the outlet should be flushed.

As a guide, any outlet that has not been used for a week or longer should be flushed for at least three minutes or until the temperature falls outside the Legionella growth band.

3 Reduce the amount of water stored Reducing the amount of water stored will limit the potential stagnation of water and reduce the growth of Legionella bacteria. Having systems mains fed without cold water tanks will reduce the risk still further. If this is not possible, flushing or draining all systems, if not in use, will reduce the risk – and should be outlined as a control measure in the risk assessment.

4 Other control measures and monitoring

Other control measures can also prevent the growth of Legionella; chemical dosing and water treatment may be required if flushing and temperature is not suitable or effective. Regular monitoring is also required as outlined by the risk assessment, this will include temperature checks, inspections, cleaning and sampling will ensure water systems are safe to operate and use and ensure control measures are appropriate.

5 Adequate training Ensuring staff are appropriately trained in Legionella awareness, risk assessment and their responsibilities can support in effective Legionella management and control. Not only that, suitable and sufficient training of all staff involved in Legionella risk management is a key requirement of the regulations. n For further information visit

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Bosch Security Systems offer an extensive portfolio of innovative, high-quality, ergonomic products and systems for security, safety and communication. Our product range includes video surveillance systems with state-of-the-art IP-solutions, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, fire detection and evacuation systems, security management systems, paging and personal security systems and public address and conference solutions. www.boschsecuritysystems.com

GlobalView areYorkshire, a UK based Ferno,Systems based inLtd West HID Global is the leader in providing software house; creating exports tospecialists more than in 150 access and ID management solutions solutions that expand the capabilities countries worldwide and is of for the delivery of secure identity. HID two-way radio systems. recognised as a global leader in Global is focused on creating customer Accredited by leading manufacturers the manufacture and distribution valueas with technology-based such Motorola Solutions and ofworldwide patient-handling equipment. access solutions, issuance solutions Hytera, our industry leading software Our range of emergency rescue and logistics technology solutions. HID InteraX will reduce false alarms, equipment and evacuation is selected more any other improve response rates and protect products arethan made for all brand in the convergence of physical lone workers; all through your and eventualities, designed, logical access control.

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LapSafe® Products the pioneer of Secure Storage Management Honeywell Security&Group the UK’s ever laptop storage and forfirst all Keys & Equipment delivers the newest innovations, charging trolley, has providing the Mechanical & been electronic tracking technologies and education sector withproducts. safe, secure and to suit all budgets & applications, Honeywell is driven to maintain value for lowmoney spec tosolutions high techto–manage the world’s its position as an of innovator and mobilelargest ICT forrange more than a decade. tracking systems leading manufacturer, and invests LapSafe® Products manufacture the for keys & equipment. continuously in R&D. Each of the most extensive range of charging producton ranges regularly products the market and delivers can new features and technological provide quality solutions to meet advancements, while maintaining every need and budget.

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Metro Rod are the UK’s leading Metro and Drainage RodExcavation), are thewell-designed, UK’sCCTV leading KI manufactures Surveys, Pre-Planned Maintenance, drainage specialists, with more drainage specialists, than 30 durable furniture forwith themore business Tanker Services and Gutter Clearing than 30 years’ experience in the years’ experience in the industry and and education sectors. Providing (Metro Vac). We are on 24 industry and 40 service centres 40 service centres across thecall unsurpassed expertise, KI iscountry. a hours a day,of356 days aincluding year for across the country. We offer We offer a range services leader in producing award-winning a range of services including yourBlocked drainage emergencies.

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Thorlux Lighting The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of the F.W. Thorpe plc Group. The company now operates from the group’s modern 14,410 sq m self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England.

Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural, commercial, floodlighting, industrial, hazardous area and tunnel applications. www.thorlux.com

Samsung Techwin manufactures a wide range of professional Visualisers which collectively offer a solution for virtually any application including schools and other education establishments, tele-conferences, seminars, medical environments, boardrooms and courtrooms. The company promotes its products throughout Europe via an extensive network of professional AV distributors. www.samsungpresenter.com

TimeKeeping Systems, which was founded in 1986, is a leading manufacturer of data collection products. Guard1 Plus and The Pipe have been accepted as the preferred and recommended guard tour products of many large companies. As a result, we have had the opportunity to work with many of the largest companies in the security industry. Our customers set a high standard and much of our success has come from working to meet their expectations. www.guard1.com

We are Smartstreets. Designers and manufacturers of unique, award winning gum and cigarette litter bins, pocket ashtrays and quick install bike parking.

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Weatherite Building Services UNITE Modular Solutions Limited originally formed in 1972, designs, manufactures and has over 40fully years experience in the constructs fitted volumetric design, project management and modular units to form permanent, installation of all aspects of building multi-storey buildings for student services, including commercial accommodation, hotels, residential, kitchen ventilation systems, air social and affordable housing conditioning installations, cooling and military accommodation. for Data Centres & Comms Modern of construction Rooms, methods heating systems, chiller (MMC) deliver commercial andall replacement programmes and environmental ts to our aspects of M &benefi E works. clients and society at large and are www.weatherite-building-services. key comto our business philosophy. www.unite-modularsolutions.co.uk

Showsec has a reputation for high quality, customer focused delivery of professional event security services.

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Walker Modular With over 35 years of expertise in designing, manufacturing and servicing modular and traditional build projects, Walker Modular is at the forefront of this rapidly expanding sector. Walker Modular is the largest pod manufacturer in the UK for student accommodation projects.

No other bathroom system can provide the range of benefits Walker Modular’s pods offer. Quick, effective, robust and hygienic – our pods offer many years of unfading use in this toughest of environments. www.walkermodular.com