Specification Magazine April 2021

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SPECIFICATION This month’s features: Sector Reports: • Offsite Construction • Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Features: • Lifts & Stairs • Ceilings, Partitions & Boards

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Welcome Government continues to struggle to make the sustainability equation add up

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he Government’s Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme, launched last year in a fanfare with claims it would spearhead a new era of sustainability in the housing industry, has been abandoned already.

The decision has been made despite the fact that the scheme was regarded as one of the cornerstones of the Prime Minister so-called Green Industrial Revolution. Only a small percentage of the original funding has been allocated and the number of successful applications is significantly below the promised levels.

But the move has been met with widespread dismay, while critics argue the scheme was mismanaged from the outset.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The misguided scrapping of the Green Homes Grant scheme sends entirely the wrong message to consumers and builders, and will harm the UK’s desire to be seen as a global leader in tackling climate change.

“Flaws with the scheme should have been addressed, in consultation with industry, with a commitment to training.

Instead we have another example of a stop-go green initiative that undermines, rather than creates, certainly for both the public and installers.”

The original £500 million Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme is only helping around 50,000 households in England.

“The Government needs to be more ambitious in its thinking and set out a long-term plan to upgrade our existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient,” continued Brian Berry, of the FMB. “A national retrofit strategy would address this need and allow the Government to be taken seriously as well as regain the trust of industry.

“Small, local builders who have spent thousands of pounds becoming eligible for work under the scheme rightly feel let down and angry. Without these workers on the Government’s side, we will fail to retrofit our 28 million existing homes, missing the opportunities for green growth, new jobs, and to level up.”

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SPECIFICATION This month’s features: Sector Reports: • Offsite Construction • Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Features: • Lifts, Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies • Ceilings, Partitions & Boards

• External Works & Landscaping

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Decorative casings.

Covering all the angles.

12 News Column casings and interior building lining solutions help make building interiors considerably more aesthetic environments, yet as they are designed to integrate as part of the fabric of a building, their importance can often be overlooked or taken for granted. Encasement provides an insight on the design and practicality of decorative casing solutions.

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8 Latest News 14 Projects 18 Front Cover Spotlight 20 Corporate Profile

Sector Reports 27 Offsite Construction 34 Hotel, Sport & Leisure

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40 Lifts, Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies

56 Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

44 Ceilings, Partitions & Boards

57 Interiors

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58 News & Developments

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MPs criticise Government over lack of clear net zero action plan The Government is failing to grasp the enormous challenge of decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, which accounts for 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned.

In its latest report, Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes, the Environmental Audit Committee states that the Government’s legally enshrined target to be net zero carbon by 2050 will hit a roadblock unless urgent action is taken to improve energy efficiency of homes this decade.

The Government appears to have underestimated the costs to decarbonise UK homes by 2050, at between £35 billion and £65 billion. However, this does not include properties such as those with solid walls, or those in conservation areas which could make energy efficiency installations more challenging. 19 million UK properties need energy efficiency upgrades to meet EPC band C, and the EAC heard in evidence that it can cost on average £18,000 (before a heat pump installation). Therefore, the cost is likely to be far greater than the Government’s estimate.

The EAC is concerned that the Government has announced just over £4 billion of the £9.2 billion committed to in the 2019 manifesto for energy efficiency measures.

To stimulate activity, schemes such as the Home Upgrade Grants, Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and phase two of the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery

Scheme should be front-loaded and rolled out without delay.

The lack of Government investment and signals to the energy efficiency sector is doing little to incentivise businesses to upskill engineers and installers. Poorly designed schemes which have been rolledout are failing to make a big impact. The Green Homes Grant, although a welcome initiative, has been laden with lengthy bureaucracy, which bizarrely has led to reports of businesses laying off staff to cover loss of income rather than creating green jobs as heralded.

Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, said: “Government investment to improve energy efficiency has been woefully inadequate. The £9 billion that the Government pledged at the election was welcome, but 16 months on, there appears to be no plan nor meaningful delivery. Funding allocated for the Green Homes Grant has not been spent, with only £125 million worth of vouchers – of the £1.5 billion budget – issued.

“Further schemes that endure must be rolled out, boosting the Government’s credibility with householders and their contractors that it is determined to decarbonise the nation’s homes. Realism needs to be injected into the Government.

A much better understanding of cost, pace, scale and feasibility of skills development is desperately needed for net zero Britain.”

ISG’s world-first sustainable office retrofit begins The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced the start of works on its new visionary headquarters.

This world first for a retrofitted sustainable office building will set new standards for low energy use, carbon emissions and impact on natural resources as well as user experience and wellbeing measured against multiple benchmarks.

The Entopia Building, a retrofitted 1930s Telephone Exchange at 1 Regent Street, Cambridge, will be transformed over the next 10 months into an ultra-low carbon sustainability hub, and new home for CISL as it scales up business, government and academic leadership, collaboration and innovation to accelerate the inclusive global transition.

Triton to restore iconic picture house Triton Construction has been appointed as main contractor to preserve and redevelop the historic, Grade 2 listed Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds.

The £2.8 million contract follows news that the treasured venue has secured a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant with match funding from Leeds City Council to secure its future.

Renowned for its history and architectural prominence, Hyde Park Picture house opened at the beginning of World War One in November 1914. It was popular for screening patriotic dramas and newsreels to boost morale during the War. The Picture House survived the advent of sound in the movies and remains an iconic independent cinema, screening the best films from around the world.

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The major revamp is to include conservation works to the external façade, expansion of the foyer and the creation of a second cinema room in the basement, underneath the main auditorium. Whilst

modern facilities will be installed, much of the heritage features will be retained and restored, including the gas lamps thought to be the only lights still in operation in a cinema anywhere in the world.

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Bright future for construction as planning approvals continue to climb The prospects for construction continue to brighten as planning approvals rise dramatically from December 2020 to February 2021, reports Glenigan.

With approvals rising 24% over a strongperformance a year ago, this is very welcome news for the industry’s future pipeline and will provide much needed light at the end of the dark tunnel that was 2020.

Major projects were largely responsible for the rise, with projects over £100 million climbing 41% against the same period a year ago.

Two major projects contributed significantly; the first being the £3.5 billion Hornsea Project Three wind farm off the Yorkshire coast (Project ID: 16095470). This Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project

will comprise up to 300 turbines and has the potential to power the average daily needs of over 2 million UK homes. The project is due to start in March next year and is expected to take 36 months to complete.

The second major project to gain approval was the £1 billion Phase 2 of Elephant & Castle Town Centre development (Project ID: 13394989) which comprises mixed-use redevelopment of the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre and London College of communication sites. The redevelopment will include buildings ranging in height from single storey to 34 storeys to provide a range of uses including 979 flats, retail, office, education and leisure spaces.

Underlying project-approvals also performed very strongly, with projects under £100 million climbing 14% against the same

period a year ago, and 26% on the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Leading the charge in sector approvals was the civil engineering sector which achieved the greatest growth for approvals, rising 122% against a year ago, despite underlying-approvals falling 9%.

The industrial sector continued to perform very strongly too with approvals rising 55% against the previous year. Underlying approvals climbed 57% compared to the previous year and 60% against the preceding three months.

Underlying approvals led the way for the residential sector, climbing 26% against the previous year - the strongest performance we’ve seen in 24 months.

ADSA Launches Landmark apprenticeship A landmark apprenticeship scheme to bridge a skills gap and ensure quality standards within the automatic door industry has been launched by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).

The Powered Pedestrian Door Technician Apprenticeship realises more than five years hard work – from initial idea, active partnership working and Government green light, to devising structure and content and commissioning a suitable training provider.

ADSA Managing Director Ken Price said that this was “a landmark moment” for the industry which will serve it for years to come – delivering professional entry level training and qualification, underpinned a consistent approach to safety and standards.

Legal & General secures pipeline of 5,500 new affordable homes Legal & General Affordable Homes announces that it has increased its development pipeline to 5,500 homes across the UK, with a Gross Asset Value of nearly £1bn.

As it looks to tackle the major health and wellbeing implications of poor housing, highlighted by the pandemic, Legal & General Affordable Homes has also increased its team from 5 to 75 employees, with a plan to hire another 20 by the end of the year.

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According to research, 7.6 million people in England had at least one major housing problem relating to overcrowding, affordability or poor quality housing going into COVID-19.

Compounded by the pandemic, one in three low-income earners have had to borrow money to pay their rent and the steep decline in social housing has led to huge increases in government welfare costs, as well as rising homelessness. 1.4 million households remain on the waiting list for affordable homes in the UK.

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Greening historic homes could save up to 84% in carbon emissions Carefully retrofitting our historic homes could save up to 84% in carbon emissions, according to this year’s Heritage Counts report, published by Historic England on behalf of England’s leading heritage organisations which make up the Historic Environment Forum.

Buildings, including homes, are the third largest producers of carbon emissions in the UK today and homes alone account for 13% of all the UK’s carbon emissions.

As England has one of the oldest building stocks in Europe, with a fifth of all homes being over a century old, we need to reduce the carbon emissions from our historic homes. But this is a complex process as every building is different and how they function is affected by a range of elements, from size and number of occupants, to the impact of regional weather patterns.

New research in this year’s report shows that when comparing a traditional terraced home in North West England with an identical property in the South East, there is a 17.6% increase in heating needs for the North West home, which results in a 13.8% increase in total CO2 emissions.

This year’s Heritage Counts report aims to support and empower the people who Photo credit – Rick McCullagh

look after our historic buildings. It shows the value of good custodianship, the power of small behaviour changes and the need to recycle and reuse our buildings first to reduce carbon emissions.

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England said: “The scale and urgency of climate change requires people to take action now to reduce carbon emissions.

“Our buildings are important sources of embodied carbon, so we know we must reuse them, rather than demolish and rebuild, but as buildings are the third largest carbon emission producers in the UK after transport and industry we must also address their daily emissions.

“From small behavioural changes to larger energy efficiency improvements this new research demonstrates that we can greatly reduce the carbon footprint of our precious historic homes, whilst maintaining what makes them special.”

Historic buildings were built to last across generations. To meet the government’s target of being carbon neutral by 2050, we know we must recycle and reuse our existing historic buildings, rather than demolishing and building new, so the CO2 emissions already embodied within existing buildings are not lost through demolition.

Hammersmith Bridge could re-open to pedestrians next summer Hammersmith Bridge could potentially reopen for pedestrians and cyclists next summer, and motor vehicles two months later, under radical plans presented to Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

A six-week long technical study conducted jointly by the integrated team of architects and engineers at Foster + Partners, and bridge engineers COWI, has concluded that a temporary double-decker crossing is feasible using the existing bridge foundations.

Roger Ridsdill Smith, Head of Structural Engineering, Foster + Partners: “The feasibility study supports the technical viability of the proposed temporary crossing, showing it that it has the potential to be significantly cheaper than a scheme that repairs the bridge in situ.

It also offers the possibility of the bridge reopening earlier than previously envisaged.

The feasibility study was expedited by the extensive investigations and analysis already carried out on the existing structure and we are grateful for the cooperation of all of the parties involved.”

Innovative Carbon Calculator software launched Balfour Beatty, in collaboration with Innovate UK, Leeds Beckett University, Hertfordshire University and White Frog Publishing, has created a carbon calculation tool for the construction and infrastructure industry offering a consistent, practical solution for the measurement of embodied carbon.

Currently in its beta testing phase, the AutoBIM Carbon Calculator automatically links BIM data to embodied carbon data from the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) database, an online source which provides energy and embodied carbon information for construction materials.

In addition, the platform also allows users to input information from environmental product declarations sheets; verified and registered documents that provide transparent and comparable data about the environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of a product or material.

The innovative platform will support teams during the design phase of a project to compare products and materials, provide alternative solutions and ultimately help those involved make informed, low carbon decisions.

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Second phase development offers a first class new building 100 Embankment is the second building of a two-phased development on this vibrant site, situated at the historic centre of Salford and overlooking Manchester Cathedral and Deansgate. It completes Flanagan Lawrence’s work on the regeneration of the greengate area, linking Manchester and Salford across the River Irwell with the redevelopment of the viaduct.

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he scheme is arranged on a series of levels, with a Grade II Listed sandstone viaduct forming a grand base for two office buildings which will sit at plinth level, nine metres above. The modern steel and glass office buildings appear as lightweight highly polished jewels, sat above the robust historic façade of the railway embankment.

The existing and newly created perimeter arches are retail units, intended to revitalise the public realm, while the interior of the podium contains a state-of-the- art multidecked car park.

“The nine and ten storey office buildings above form an important gateway to a major new square beyond the railway,” explains a spokesperson for Flanagan Lawrence.

“Accessed via a processional route up Cathedral Approach, the buildings are located within a dynamic urban context which optimises its southerly aspect, inviting office workers to enjoy a calm, green environment.

“A commitment to sustainability by the client requires the buildings to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, as well as achieving an efficient thermal performance which improves on current Part L requirements.”

The 11-storey, steel-framed project is led by BAM Construction and specialist building envelope contractor Prater; the latter renewing its partnership with unitised curtain wall specialist, AEL. 100 Greengate is a development by the joint venture partners Ask Real Estate and the Richardson family. Located on the site of Manchester’s historic Exchange Station, and overlooking the city’s Cathedral, the development sits at the heart of the joint city centres. The location offers a wide variety of retail, cultural and leisure opportunities and is well served by a range of public transport options, with Victoria Station and Metrolink in close proximity. >>

The buildings are located within a dynamic urban context which optimises its southerly aspect, inviting office workers to enjoy a calm, green environment.

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After the successful delivery of the 101 Embankment office building in Manchester in 2016, Prater was appointed by BAM to provide an external package for the neighbouring 100 Embankment.

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“We are incredibly pleased to be working on the historic Greengate redevelopment once more,” commented Miguel Santos, PreContracts Manager at Prater, “We are looking forward to collaborating with both BAM and our key supply chain partners on this project to deliver the same high standard as 101 Embankment – its sister building.”

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News >> Dowsil sealants have been supplied by the Sherwin Williams Company to one of Dow’s leading Quality Bond customers, Architectural Engineering Ltd (AEL).

While the structure of the podium skyscraper shows elements of rainscreen cladding and glass reinforced concrete, AEL’s high performance curtain wall package encloses the four main elevations.

A total of 1,164 panels – featuring a 350mm deep aluminium channel covering the floor zones – were installed, making a total area of 7,000m2. The façade’s assembly and installation included the use of Dowsil 993 Structural Glazing Sealant to bond the glazing elements, as well as Dowsil 791 Weatherproofing Sealant for all of the weather-sealing applications.

Additionally, all of the insulating glass units (IGUs) were assembled by sub-contractor, Interpane, using Dowsil 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant - specifically formulated in response to modern architectural designs featuring larger glass areas. This product is ideal on tall buildings where wind and other loads are generally higher.

PSP Architectural manufactured 192 panels for this project and the majority were produced on a flatbed CNC machine which offers high tolerances and very sharp folds, whilst the curved elements were bespoke fabrications.

These A2 fire rated ACM feature channel panels included a backing support grid which was specified to ensure it allowed for thermal and floor movement but also for ease of installation onsite.

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The interiors of many buildings, as well as some exteriors, would be considerably less attractive and practical, if it wasn’t for column casings and budling lining solutions.

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ecorative casings solutions, such as column casings and wall linings, are a fundamental part of contemporary building design and perform a vital function by providing an effective, stylish and versatile method of concealing structural steelwork, concrete columns and building services.

This combination of practicality, versatility and decorative design has been at the centre of the wide range of projects that have been undertaken by Peterborough based casing solutions specialist, Encasement Ltd. For almost 15 years, the company has been manufacturing and supplying column casing and wall lining solutions to a diverse range of sectors, including retail, commercial, education, healthcare & medical, as well as hotel, sport & leisure.

Whilst, originally, the primary role of column casings was purely to cover structural supports with comparatively little consideration for adding visual decoration to a building, over the years, this has changed considerably, as their inherent aesthetic potential has been realised.

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The demand for wider choice and increased aesthetics from design conscious architects, interior designers and specifiers has been a key influence on Peterborough based decorative casing specialist, Encasement, whose range has expanded and diversified considerably to become the most comprehensive available in the UK. As Encasement’s range provides an extensive choice of materials and finishes, as well as bespoke shapes and sizes, it’s unsurprising that its products are used by many well-known brands, including Porsche; TATA; Premier Inn; Kia Motors and Tesco together with a wide range of retail parks, hospitals, universities, leisure projects and office buildings across the UK. The company’s column casings range includes ‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’, which are manufactured from pre-formed plywood, together with the metal ‘Forma’ range, ‘Polyma’ and ‘Gypra’ casings, which are moulded respectively from glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and glass reinforced gypsum (GRG).

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In addition, the ‘Metza’ range is a specialised solution, designed specifically for mezzanine floor support columns, that provides up to 2 hours fire protection.

Although every column casing in Encasement’s range is suitable for interior use, its ‘Polyma’ and ‘Forma’ ranges are also widely used for exterior retail projects, due to their inherent weather resistance and durability.

Available in aluminium or stainless steel, ‘Forma’ casings offer a diverse range of options and can be specified as circles with diameters from 250mm up to 1000mm and in square, rectangular or hexagonal forms, as well as unique custom profiles. The choice of finishes is also extensive and in addition to RAL colour PPC coating options, various brushed, anodised, embossed and textured finishes are also available, including Rimex.

Strength, durability and colour choice are also key features of the ‘Polyma’ GRP range. As the products are moulded, this manufacturing process allows a high degree of design flexibility with shape; size and colour options all open to specification to meet bespoke project requirements, as well as standard profile options.

Projects, such as Premier Inn’s flagship hotel in Cardiff Bay; Tetrosyl’s head office reception and Birmingham Dental Hospital, perfectly illustrate the versatility of ‘Polyma’ and ‘Forma’ column casing solutions and suitability for bespoke solutions.

At Cardiff Bay’s Premier Inn, bright yellow Polyma GRP casings are used to conceal diagonal structural steelwork that runs along across the full length of the hotel’s exterior, while Tetrosyl’s ‘Forma’ casings have a unique aerofoil profile and Birmingham’s Dental Hospital uses a 25 metre high semi-elliptical design, also from the ‘Forma’ range.

However, where casings are needed for interior use only, the company’s ‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ casings allow circular, square and rectangular profiles to be specified while also providing a wide range of finish options with the most popular being decorative laminated finishes.

Farnborough Sixth Form College – Quadra casings to choose not only circular and square, but also extended circles and rectangular profiles, using additional infill panels to give greater design versatility while ensuring they are still easy to install.

Typical ‘Quadra’ projects include Farnborough’s 6th Form Centre and the Dame Kelly Holmes Sports Centre, while among the many Circa installations, Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, Liverpool University and Gateshead International Stadium are major installations Alongside the company’s column casings, its ‘Vecta’ building lining system provides a high quality solution for interior wall linings, lift lobbies, bulkheads and reveals.

‘Vecta’ combines practicality, aesthetics and durability and is widely used in retail, education and commercial buildings, such as Tesco, South Bank University and Prêt a Manger, as well as prestigious office developments, including Wellington House and the Carmine building in London.

Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin Taylor, commented: “Column casings

provide a perfect mix of practicality and aesthetics and we’ve taken a lot of care to ensure our range meets both of these key criteria while ensuring we remain competitive and deliver high quality products. Our entire range has been configured to provide the widest possible choice to ensure we can meet the diverse needs and creative demands of architects, specifiers and contractors.”

He added: “Our Vecta interior building lining system is a highly versatile bespoke solution that allows specifiers to source a range of specialised interior finish products from a single company with high levels of expertise and experience in this sector. We also have our own contracting arm, which enables us to offer a full supply and install service to support contractors.”

A full range of, literature, case studies, project galleries and detailed product information is available online from the company’s recently re-designed website, www.encasement.co.uk.

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In addition to resisting damage, scuffs and scratches, they also provide the specifier with a diverse palette of finishes including plain colours, wood grains and metallics, as well as textured and real wood veneers. ‘Circa’ is also available as a plain casings for on-site painting and decoration. Both ‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ are manufactured from FSC® certified plywood and their versatility has led them to be used in almost every building type.

As a result, a wide choice of sizes are available in the range, allowing specifiers

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A. Proctor Group’s CLT Solutions

CLT (Cross laminated timber) is growing in popularity and can offer many advantages, as a sustainable energy efficient building method. It has been used in many construction projects, predominantly within the commercial sector such as schools and hospitals.

CLT, is an engineered timber product, produced in a controlled factory environment from sustainably sourced timber. It is formed of kiln-dried spruce or pine boards which are laid on top of each other at 90° (three, five, seven or nine layers depending on structural requirements), and then coated with a layer of adhesive and subjected to immense hydraulic pressure to create large, stiff, dimensionally stable panels. Often referred to as ‘Super Plywood’, CLT offers high strength and the structural simplicity needed for cost-effective buildings, as well as a lighter environmental footprint than concrete or steel. It also provides numerous other benefits, including quicker installation, reduced waste, improved thermal performance and design versatility.

The STA have recognised this and produced a comprehensive document in March 2017 - The STA Advice Note 14, Robustness of CLT structures. This document provides good practice guidance for the design, detailing and installation of CLT building structures. A critical element to their successful use is to ensure good moisture management, as whilst the system is robust, poor installation can let the design down.

Fig 1 (produced by STA) shows how a CLT structure is built up with the correct installation of insulation, on the outside of the frame. The CLT should always be on the warm side of the insulation to avoid unnecessary moisture fluctuations, which also brings the added benefit of mitigating any potential cold bridging issues, as they are adequately catered for with the external envelope of continuous insulation. It is preferable for this insulation to be moisture open to allow the wall to breathe and

reduce the risk of built-up moisture within the envelope.

The cavity provides extra protection throughout the life of the building. The STA have produced further guidance in January this year (Laminate/Mass timber structuresDurability by Design Technical Note 23). This note concludes with some best practice advice which includes the following•

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Ensure the external wall make up allows for vapour diffusion from the interior to exterior vented spaces (BS5250 standard to be referenced and followed in a design) Air leakage control membranes and sealants checked to avoid moisture vapour traps Thermal Insulation should be placed on the exterior side of the laminated mass timber panels.

BS 5250 gives good guidance in the moisture management of CLT structures. This advice incorporates many of the above principles and the placement of membranes to reduce the risk of damaging moisture issues.

The A. Proctor Group provide a self-adhered, vapour permeable, air tight “breather membrane” that can be installed either behind or in front of the insulation. This decision can be made dependent upon the project location, and works programme for follow on trades. In some circumstances it may be appropriate to utilise the membrane in both locations. Once Wraptite® is applied to the CLT on the outside, the envelope is immediately protected from water ingress such as rain during the construction, which may be beneficial if the insulation is not to be installed immediately. The unique properties of

Wraptite® - Ceres House, Australia Wraptite also provide the airtight line on the external side of the CLT panels offering, long term protection, and less risk of damages to the airtight layer from internal finishes.

The high vapour permeability of the Wraptite provides the “breathing wall” which will help reduce any potential moisture build up that may have happened during the build process and wet trades.

As Wraptite is vapour permeable, it is moisture neutral and protects the building from unwanted moisture build up once it is occupied, such as heating/everyday occupier activities. Its characteristics therefore keep the envelope free from the risks of interstitial condensation.

Once the insulation is installed, depending on its type, it may be advisable to install a second layer, this time on the cold face of (outside) the insulation, to avoid moisture pick

up through the insulation and potential loss of thermal performance. This can include the use of a reflective material to further enhance the thermal performance of the structure, this time with APG vapour permeable Reflectashield® TF 0.81.

For any moisture concerns or questions, The A. Proctor Group have years of experience in across all areas of the building envelope, such as pitched roofs, walls and floors. Our team of technical experts at Head Office and external Regional Technical Sales Managers are all very well educated in the companies HAMM (Heat Air Moisture Movement) principles to ensure an effective balance is reached, ensuring a healthy building envelope.

For more details visit our website www.proctorgroup.com where you can find details on all APG solutions along with links to our informative range of webinars.

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 01250 872 261  contact@proctorgroup.com Fig. 1: External walls (warm wall construction – breathable insulation) Service Class 1 for both sides of the CLT 1. Cladding spaced off the insulation 2. Drained and ventilated cavity 3. Reflectashield® TF 0.81 4. Breathable thermal insulation 5. Wraptite®

6. CLT 7. Procheck® Adapt (if required pending hygrothermal checks) 8. Optional drylining and battened service zone

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News

Driving security forward with the complete package If you were selecting a car for security reasons, you wouldn’t be looking for one that just had 4 wheels, an engine and a door you could lock, selecting the right secured by design (SBD) doorkit is not dissimilar.

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t is not simply a case of meeting the minimum requirement, with a piece of paper that says SBD Tested, anything will do. After all there is so much more to consider in the modern build environment, from fire rating to life cycle expectations and installation to design flexibility.

Portaro SBD Interior timber Entrance Doorkits from Vicaima provides just that scope, with ease of assembly, quality materials, outstanding performance and design appeal as standard, all encased in one of the most comprehensively certificated products on the market.

Of course, one of the first considerations for any project or development is how will it look and will it fit in with the project design theme. Here the Portaro SBD system provides a rarity in today’s somewhat limited market. With matching door, frame and architrave in a myriad of veneered, foil, laminate, paint lacquered and even special finishes, the Portaro system offers complete design freedom, so that performance does not equate to compromising aesthetics.

Beyond the finish itself, design configuration also offers flexibility, with a choice of either a conventional architrave or for a seamless face the Inverse system, where door sits flush with its surroundings.

All door systems incorporate a 3-Point locking system, handle and security escutcheon, together with an automatic dropseal.

Returning to our choice of car for a moment, another prerequisite in any purchasing decision, would be to lift the bonnet for a peak at the engine. Obviously a little harder to do with doorkits, however it should be remembered that the important performance of any security door assembly is often not visible to the naked eye.

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Here again no ‘cutting corners’ or ‘good enough’ criteria are employed when manufacturing a Portaro SBD Doorkit.

The doors themselves are constructed with heavy duty and high-density cores, surrounded by double timber rails on all sides, complete with hardwood lippings.

Furthermore, the frames are made from hardwood and come pre-fitted with fire, smoke and acoustic seals.

From the installers perspective, the Portaro SBD System really is the complete package.

Supplied as doorkits for ease of fitting on site, the carefully and separately wrapped doors come pre-machined with all primary components, alongside the boxed and matching frame/architrave sections with simply connecting parts and screws. All designed for easy and rapid assembly.

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There are so many reasons why Portaro SBD Doorkits offer the ideal entrance security solution, of which these are just a few: • Certified Secured by Design with dual scope Fire and Security certification • Sound reduction performance with Acoustic AC35 and AC36 options • Completely matching door and frame surround • Ease and speed of assembly on site • Quality components and construction • FD30 to FD60 Fire Rating • SBD Inverse Model

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Weatherproof your gutters at a cost you can afford.

ECO-LINER from Ampteam. Another clever but cost effective product designed to last. Ampteam have created a family of innovative products that combat the ever increasing deluge of bad weather we have in the UK.

Unrivalled excellence in gutter lining technology. www.gutterliners.com

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Setcrete guide optimises product selection Setcrete has launched a new, ‘fast check’ product and floor preparation guide for its range of floor levelling compounds, repair mortars, primers, damp proof membranes and adhesives.

Setcrete’s product guide echoes the intuitive design of the range’s clear and simple product packaging, which facilitates quick and easy selection, focusing on each product’s key performance capability and its primary application. Both the packaging and product guide make intelligent use of strong colour-coding and simple graphical information to further ease product selection.

Consistent pictorial icons quickly convey information such as application thicknesses and ‘walk on hard’ time for levelling compounds, and similar graphics provide visual checks for curing and drying times for DPMs and primers.

The ‘quick search’ product selector offers a simpleto-follow visual reference guide to match products with intended applications and compatibility with different floorcoverings.

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News

Palettone helps provide sports lovers with a vibrant workplace Czech technology company, Livesport, recently expanded their headquarters in the modern Aspira Business Center in Prague, where they occupy three floors and 7,319 Sq.ft of office space to accommodate employees and other stakeholders.

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tudio Reaktor created a space that was functional and attractive with a sporty vibe, accurately reflecting the company culture.

The biggest statement was undoubtedly the colourful runways incorporated across the

entire floor, using Polyflor’s Palettone PUR Collection. This fun yet professional interior was exceptionally well executed, creating an engaging environment that will no doubt improve work quality and creativity amongst the team using it. Palettone’s rich palette of 50 shades made it the ideal solution for this project, where choice of colour was key.

The bespoke floor design consisted of 9 complementary shades which were cut into shape to accurately create the visual of a real running track. As well as visually adding to the space, Palettone is ideal

for use in heavy traffic areas and features a polyurethane reinforcement that protects the floor covering by resisting soiling and scuffing, easing flooring maintenance and keeping the floor coverings looking great for longer.

Livesport also made a sustainable choice when opting for Palettone across the space.

Palettone achieves a BRE A+ rating and is certified as ‘Excellent’ under the BES 6001 responsible sourcing standard. It has achieved Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold.

This shows it emits exceptionally low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is compliant with the most demanding voluntary indoor air quality standards.

Palettone also features recycled content and is 100% recyclable at end of life through the Recofloor scheme.

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Aico selected as supplier to UK Fire and Rescue Service Aico has been selected as a supplier on all categories of the West Midlands Fire Service Framework, which will shortly be available to all UK Fire & Rescue Services (subject to contract).

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s part of the supplier status, marketleading Aico will provide Smoke, Heat and CO alarms, including their technologically advanced, award-winning alarms for total protection.

Paul Cartwright, Aico National Accounts Manager says: “We aim to be the number one supplier to the FRS moving forward and intend to bring a level of support to the contract that has never been seen before.

“When safe to do so, we will be making our team of 23 supportive Regional Specification Managers and our four mobile training units available for use by the FRS, offering free FIA CPD training to any service employees. The mobile units can also be used for awareness and engagement events where needed.

“Every product Aico will supply to the contract will be individually tested at least

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four times before leaving our factory in Ireland, ensuring every alarm works as designed, to sit on the ceiling silently protecting occupants for a full 10 years.

“Our innovative SmartLINK system has been adopted by over a hundred social landlords across the UK and we are very pleased that West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service have extended the Framework to provide for future technology. SmartLINK is now available through the Framework for the

FRS to deliver additional protection for the most vulnerable in society, providing a simple GSM Gateway connected system for occupants and their families and carers.”

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Offsite Construction The Hidden Protectors How Glidevale Protect has delivered high quality membrane performance for Countryside Properties PLC and emh group.

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Offsite Construction

Modular matters for the UK’s post-lockdown response One year after the first wave of the covid-19 pandemic hit the UK, the public and private sector have proven to be both resilient and inventive in the face of the pandemic; and modular construction played a significant part in that adaptation.

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he UK’s public sector – particularly education, healthcare, and administrative areas – had to quickly adapt to a uniquely challenging situation as first lockdown, and then social distancing measures, were enacted. Now, as the private sector begins to open up, the time is ripe for a reconsideration of construction and space across the board.

In fact, with a year’s hindsight, it’s enlightening to see some of the changes that have come about and how they are affecting the UK’s construction strategy now and in the future, in both the public sector and the commercial world.

Largely, this can be distilled to two simple priorities: more space and improved ventilation.

For hospitals, which in many ways led the charge on reconfiguring their provisions, this meant not just creating new isolation wards such as the 24-bed modular unit Elite Systems provided at Royal Surrey Hospital, but also constructing specialist buildings to offer separate space for patient assessment and safe waiting areas to enable hospital staff to quickly and efficiently separate covid and non-covid patients, and to treat and discharge the latter as quickly as possible.

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More and more healthcare trusts are turning to modular buildings, with their fast turnaround times and high-quality construction, to create these new facilities.

Elite Systems has been instrumental in helping several NHS trusts create new covid-safe ways of working.

For education, space is high on the priority list too – but with more understanding of the transmission of covid-19, we expect to see effective ventilation becoming a musthave for new classrooms as well as a need for more space.

Fortunately, these principles fit well with current thinking in education psychology, which emphasises the importance of fresh air, natural light, and access to green space as important to child development and creating an effective teaching environment.

Elite Systems has worked with nurseries as well as primary and secondary schools to create classroom space that maximises light and air, with the inclusion of features such as bi-folding doors linking the indoor and outdoor space, while well-designed common areas include plenty of room for handwashing and sanitation stations.

And it’s likely that more spacious, wellventilated offices, with room for partitioning

as well as increased sanitation, will be top of the list for the public and private sectors for essential administrative space in the future. Musty old buildings that have stood unoccupied for months could prove to be a problem – perhaps estates managers should look to temporary office modular space to ease staff back in?

With a greater weight of administrative work created by new rules following the end of the Brexit transition period, particularly at the UK’s entry and exit points, creative spacious, well-ventilated office space with a quick turnaround means that off-site construction and modular buildings fit the bill.

Whatever the solution, modular construction looks set to play an enormous role in the UK’s road to recovery from the pandemic.

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Offsite Construction

A Through Wall Approach to Offsite Construction Manufacturers are constantly bringing to the market new components to help contribute to modern methods of construction.

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ith extensive experience in creating innovative façade options in this field, Wetherby Building Systems Ltd has teamed up with other industry leading manufacturers to introduce TotalWall. Wetherby, Frameclad, Kemwell Fire and ROCKWOOL have joined forces to offer this full through wall system for the building envelope, suitable for a variety of markets, including modular/offsite construction.

The collaboration offers a combination of expertise in external wall insulation systems, light gauge steel frame,

Wetherby Thin-Coat Render finishes are lightweight and flexible in nature, making them the ideal application onto off-site construction frames passive fire protection building products and non-combustible insulation. The TotalWall system includes all components in one unique wall system, from the internal plasterboard to the decorative finish and everything in between.

The structural component of light gauge steel frame from Frameclad is manufactured to the highest standards of strength and durability, with the benefit of taking the clients plans and turning them into bespoke steel frames to create their own modular units.

The TotalWall system also incorporates non-combustible ROCKWOOL Stone Wool insulation and Kemwell WeatherKem Fibre Cement Board, then finished with a Wetherby Thin Coat Render System that can be applied on site to finish off the façade.

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Wetherby Thin-Coat Render finishes are lightweight and flexible in nature, making them the ideal application onto off-site construction frames, where movement is likely. They also have a wide range of finishes and colour options available to achieve any design aspirations.

The system benefits from being the only ‘through wall’ system on the market to undergo a 2-hour fire test in both directions (from inside to out & outside to in), with temperatures in the furnace reaching over 1100°C. This thorough structural testing is approved to BS EN 1365-1:2012 offering piece of mind to the specifiers, clients and occupants.

The steel frame and external wall system is also approved by the 60year BOPAS assurance scheme, which means the system has a minimum life expectancy of 60 years for durability and maintenance.

For further information on the new TotalWall system, or any other products from Wetherby Building Systems, visit www.wbs-ltd.co.uk or call 01942 717100.

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BRITMET LIFESLATE

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BRITMET LITESLATE:

A TRULY BRITISH SUCCESS STORY BRITMET’S LITESLATE IS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SYNTHETIC SLATE TILE THAT MAKES A SUPERB MODERN-DAY ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SLATE ROOFING.

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ritmet started their journey into the composite slate tile market in 2017 in the bid to create an authentic, sustainable, lightweight slate. After research began in February, Britmet originally specified a synthetic tile to be manufactured in China to research and test UK product demand. Almost immediately, market demand was confirmed and due to quality control issues, a decision was made to bring the manufacturing process over to the UK. In 2018, the lengthy research and design process began. Britmet used real Welsh slate in order to perfect the aesthetics and performance qualities of the LiteSlate. By January 2019, the development of the first mould for the LiteSlate had begun and the machine was inserted into the UK production plant. Britmet accomplished their goal of perfecting the natural slate surface

by May 2019, ready for the product launch at the FIT SHOW NEC. Due to a long list of leads, full production of the UK LiteSlate quickly followed with stock retention plans in place.

In summer 2019, the LiteSlate passed its fire testing with a BS476-3 Fire Rating and new mould designs started development.

Increasing customer demand for the composite slate caused production to double less than a year after the product launch! By the end of July 2020, production tripled to produce multiple riven edges, offering more of a natural slate effect finish. Britmet now have seven production lines manufacturing the Liteslate, ensuring that 14 slates are made every 45 seconds to supply customer demand. These are stocked in

The Lifeslate riven edge offers a more natural slate effect finish

their 70,000 sq ft premises in the West Midlands as well as 100 nationwide stockists (the list of stockists is growing on a weekly basis).

Furthermore, the LiteSlate is designed with the environment in mind. Over 90% of the polymers that LiteSlate is made from are recycled.

In 2021, Britmet will recycle over 3m kg of polypropylene during the manufacturing process. They have also expanded the LiteSlate tile range to seven different colours – the largest standard colour range on the UK synthetic slate tile market!

Despite having all the characteristics you can expect from a traditional slate, the LiteSlate won’t break, chip or delaminate thanks to a sophisticated,

ground-breaking design. At only 12 kg per sq m, the Liteslate is incredibly lightweight with low-pitch capabilities down to 14 degrees. As the Liteslate is compression moulded, it has detailed impressions displaying where to fix the slate, making it even easier for installation (including DIY). It is also easy to cut as you only require a sharp, fine-tooth saw or sharp blade.

Britmet’s Liteslate is decorated with many accreditations and certifications, including a BS476-3 Fire Rating and a 40-year weather penetration guarantee. Overall, LiteSlate is a high-performance, synthetic slate tile that makes a superb modern-day alternative to traditional slate roofing for all projects!

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Offsite Construction

Construction membranes are hidden protectors for Countryside Properties and emh group A combination of wall and roofing membranes from Glidevale Protect has been specified and installed on a new build social housing scheme built by Countryside Properties PLC, working in partnership with the affordable housing provider, emh group.

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he Protect TF200® breather membrane, branded as Countryside Properties, has been used on all external walls to offer protection during construction and to allow water vapour to escape into the external wall cavity, minimising the risk of condensation within the structure. All pitched roofs across the site feature Protect VP300, the LR vapour permeable underlay, providing a secondary line of defence to the roof covering, ensuring water tightness and suitable wind uplift resistance to meet the wind zone requirements of the site’s location.

The timber frame development, located at Daniels Way, Hucknall in Nottinghamshire, was constructed offsite, with wall panels built at the Countryside Properties Timber Frame factory in Narborough and erected on-site. The TF200 membrane was factoryfitted across all external walls before being delivered to site in stages, whilst the VP300 membrane was fitted to the roof structure on site by sub-contractors.

David Thacker, Director of Countryside Properties Timber Frame commented, “For over 16 years, Glidevale Protect has provided Countryside Properties PLC and formerly Westframe Timber Frame with high quality breather membranes. This

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demonstrates the value our supplier brings to our operation, helping us to deliver quality products to satisfy our end clients. The branded TF200 breather membrane provides the primary line of protection to our timber frame panels, increasing our brand presence and creating a unified Countryside and Glidevale Protect approach.”

Scheduled for completion and final handover in March 2021, the development is a mixed tenure housing scheme comprising of fifty dwellings, half of which are affordable rented with the remainder being shared ownership. Formerly a derelict industrial site, the land has been substantially re-developed for housing.

Chris Harrison, Senior Site Development Manager at Countryside Properties Partnerships East Midlands added, “In order to deliver these high quality homes, it was critical that the materials used within the wall and roof build-ups were up to the job and could protect the structures. We are very pleased with the end result and the performance of the membranes on this scheme.”

Glidevale Protect’s TF200 and VP300 membranes form part of a comprehensive range of construction products for use across wall, ceiling, floor and roof applications in both traditional and offsite construction, helping to ensure the whole building envelope and internal structure can be managed effectively in terms of condensation control, energy efficiency and ventilation.

For more information visit www.protectmembranes.com, email info@glidevaleprotect.com or call +44 (0)161 905 5700, quoting ‘Countryside.’ Follow us on LinkedIn. Glidevale Protect – Enquiry 24

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Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Traditional sporting venues are making way for multi-purpose developments Few projects capture the interest of the general public quite like football stadiums and as we approach the end of an unusual football season, it seems like an appropriate time to take a look at the changing shape of stadium developments in the UK.

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he opening of the 62,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur stadium in 2019 pushed new boundaries for football stadiums, with the new ground offering a number of unique and interesting features, says construction industry analysts Glenigan.

As well as featuring the world’s first dividing, retractable football pitch and the UK’s largest single-tier stand, the £1 billion stadium also became home to Europe’s longest bar and even a microbrewery, showing that nowadays stadiums are looking to cater to more than just their fan’s footballing appetite.

Stadiums are often a centre point of the community, and are being planned with that in mind, offering facilities and even homes to benefit their local areas.

In many cases, clubs choose to develop their existing stadiums to offer increased capacity and additional/improved facilities, in order to improve profitability.

Liverpool Football Club are choosing to extend rather than build a new ground. The £60 million extension to the Anfield Road stand will provide an additional 4,800 seats, bringing the overall capacity up to 61,000.

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lucrative area for football clubs. “People follow the American model, where hospitality is playing a big part,” says Davendra Dabasia, director for major programmes and infrastructure at Mace. Hospitality has been a particularly successful way of generating revenue at Wembley, the Emirates Stadium and the Etihad Stadium.

Despite many clubs abandoning traditional plans to build new stadiums, some clubs are still choosing to do so. Most notably is the new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium, the new 52,000 capacity ground home to Everton Football Club. Laing O’Rourke is the preferred bidder on the £500 million project, who have submitted detailed planning. Architects described its brick and steel construction as appearing to have “risen from the dock” in tribute to the city’s maritime history.

stadium developments, which include residential units, was at its highest level between 2015-19, according to Glenigan data.

This comes as clubs aim to make their developments as economically viable as possible, and also to help schemes progress through planning as they contribute towards local housing targets.

The new £62 million Brentford Community Stadium development comprises 910 residential units. This new 17,250 capacity stadium will be home to both Brentford FC and London Irish RFC.

Stadiums are increasingly being developed to include residential units.

The number of both approvals and submissions for £10 million or more

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Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Improving existing venues is also high on the list of clubs at all levels and in all sports. This is particularly the case as the country looks to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and such facilities will shortly begin re-opening to the public again.

Kleen-Tex, one of the world’s leading floor mat manufacturers, has relaunched its popular KleenWay PVC mat to provide clients with the highest standards in aesthetics, safety and performance.

Ideal for installation throughout reception areas, corridors and areas of venues, such as the AJ Bell Stadiun, where achieving a positive first impression is crucial, the KleenWay PVC floor mat can be manufactured up to 20 metres in length and printed with custom designs or branding to create effective marketing messages.

The dimensionally stable PVC backing ensures the floor mat will not move or present a trip hazard, ensuring the highest standards of safety, especially for busy communal areas.

The stay put nature of the 100% vinyl backing also enables multiple mats to be placed together end to end to create unlimited lengths that meet unique project requirements, without compromising on quality, functionality or aesthetics.

Manufactured up to two metres in width, the Kleen-Way mat delivers the optimum balance between durability and visual appeal, with the 100% Jet-Print Plus nylon pile providing a luxurious feel underfoot for visitors.

Regardless of the level of footfall, the 60% heavier pile will maintain the same high quality standards and vibrancy of design for years to come, providing clients with first class functionality and longevity.

Manufactured in Europe to Kleen-Tex’s exacting quality standards, the Kleen-Way

PVC floor mat is supported by a two-year guarantee and has a B Fire Test Class rating (EN 13501-1 / Bfl-s1) to deliver the highest standards in safety and fire performance.

The Kleen-Way PVC can also be cut into any shape or size, making it the ideal choice for installation into entrance wells and floor recesses, whilst the dirt catching capabilities also ensure the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

As the top-tiers of English football become increasingly commercialised, it is becoming vital for clubs to become more profitable;

generating revenue off the pitch, in areas such as hospitality and events, as well as on the pitch, says Glenigan.

It’s clear to see that clubs are also adapting to the role that they now play within their wider communities, and developing facilities and residential units to benefit their local areas.

From a construction perspective, this offers a number of new opportunities that simply didn’t exist in the past, and with more stadium developments involving residential elements, that is good news.

RED Construction has been officially appointed by The Portfolio Club (TPC), a joint venture between the fifth largest pension delivery organisation globally, APG, and real estate investment advisory, London Central Portfolio (LCP), to deliver the comprehensive transformation of a period building in South Kensington into a premium flexible stay hotel development.

Following an in-depth and collaborative preparatory construction process, the Farringdon-based main contractor will be working with TPC on a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the 130,000 sq ft space at 5-25 Harrington Gardens, formally known as the Harrington Hall Hotel.

Due for completion in spring 2022, the first in a programme of new flexible stay residents’ club will feature stylish, beautifully interior designed club flats across nine floors.

The new hotel will offer a destination bar and bistro café open to the public, whilst residents and private members will have

access to exclusive amenities, such as a fully equipped leisure space with a vitality pool, spa, gym, steam room, sauna, yoga area and treatment rooms.

There will also be two private bars: one within a garden courtyard under a newly created atrium providing a light informal environment, the other being a whisky bar located in the vaults with a club-like atmosphere.

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Fundermax makes a splash in the UK & Ireland Fundermax GmbH, a leading global player in the compact HPL and wood-based panels market has recently launched a new Washroom collection to the UK & Irish markets.

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eaturing 34 on-trend decors in 12mm Compact, 0.8mm HPL and 19mm MR MFC, the range has everything you need to complete stylish and robust washroom environments across a broad range of sectors and styles.

via our NBS Source homepage, RIBA CPD platform or Specified By profile page.

Learn about the many uses and qualities of compact grade HPL and achieve double CPD points for RIBA approved content.

James Dawson, Sales Manager for Fundermax in the UK & Ireland says “We are serious about building a presence in these two vibrant and robust markets.

With the launch of new product collections

A broad range of plain colours, from neutrals to pastels to bold and vibrant decors. Supported by 8 stylish and modern wood decors, simple and subtle light and dark concretes, traditional speckles and brushed aluminium.

for the washroom and laboratory industry sectors and the ongoing work to establish the Fundermax brand in the World of digital specification tools, we are seeking to build a platform for success here. Expect to hear more from Fundermax over the coming months, we have many great and exciting plans to establish a successful commercial presence here in the UK & Ireland.”

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With the support of our washroom distribution partner International Decorative surfaces, we are able to offer the full range stocked in the UK in depth.

Fundermax have also recently launched a new laboratory range in collaboration with distribution partner Decormax. Bringing together three unique qualities of Compact grade HPL designed to withstand the rigours of everyday laboratory use, this simple and effective range of products is stocked in the UK and provides a great option for the delivery of chemically resistant, high impact benchtops, fume cupboards and ancillary furniture.

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All of the Fundermax product ranges for interior and exterior surfacing applications are now available on NBS Source and Specified By, backed up with key product data, BIM content and certification and accreditations. Further detail and use cases are also accessible at www.fundermax.at.

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A pedestrian traffic control system that complements automatic doors has been introduced by GEZE UK providing both safety and security.

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ACE, Pedestrian Access Control Equipment is a range of speed lanes and turnstiles that offer an efficient control of pedestrians in and out of buildings. More cost effective than manual checks and providing round the clock control in buildings that are operational 24 hours a day, they are ideal for controlling access to any part of a building that requires it, as well as the entrance.

From the simplest, easy to install tripod system for buildings such as leisure centres to the most stylish, highly sophisticated security with anti-tailgating sensors designed for the most demanding government buildings or banking institutes.

The PACE range can be tailored to the needs of any specification, there is a choice of control devices - push button, card reader - or single or bi-directional use, and different lane widths. To complement the design or match automatic doors different finishes can be specified – brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel, or RAL powder coating.

Where security is a high priority, options include high panels, anti-tailgating functions, IRIS reader, and finger-print or face recognition. But whatever the demand for security, the visual aspect of the building is never compromised.

Controlling large numbers of people entering or leaving a building ensures their safety but in an emergency, the power is turned off and all motorised systems can be used freely in both directions.

and security at all times for those using the building”.

Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Perfectly Matched

To find out more or for a brochure on PACE email info.uk@geze.com or for more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers visit www.geze.co.uk GEZE UK – Enquiry 28

GEZE UK offers a complete package of pedestrian control that includes access control and automatic doors.

Said Andy Howland, Sales and Marketing Director for GEZE UK “Together GEZE automatic doors and the PACE range of access control enables specifiers to specify the complete package to control the flow of people in and around a building ensuring safety

Flagship water recycling technology delivers cash savings A next-generation water recycling system, unveiled by water infrastructure systems specialist SDS, is promising to boost business sector efforts to save water by offering significantly improved investment returns for commercial developers and operators.

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he SDS GWOD uses a state-of-the-art ultrafiltration technology, unique to the UK, together with smart controls, to deliver a space-saving, low-energy and responsive water reuse system, for commercial buildings, hotels and leisure centres.

The SDS Greywater on Demand (GWOD) system is set to be a flagship technology of the company’s water reuse product range.

It is also one of the first to be equipped with SDS’s SYMBiotICTM automated smart controls incorporating cloudbased monitoring to ensure that process performance is optimised.

The GWOD’s small footprint, together with its ability to provide, on-demand, quality recycled water whenever needed, makes it capable of significantly improved investment payback when compared to conventional Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) greywater systems, especially for larger-scale systems.

SDS water recycling specialist Kevin Reed explains: “In the past, MBR systems have tended to be the technology of choice. Our ultrafiltration system typically processes water at about 2m3 per hour per filter, compared to an MBR system

which processes at about 4m3 per day per membrane.

“As a result of the faster treatment, the storage volume, and therefore the tank size, is considerably smaller than for a typical MBR system.”

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Hotel, Sport & Leisure

Timeless Nordic Copper Nordic Copper cladding, roofing and detailing alongside local stone walls provide a natural and timeless material palette for a development of holiday lodges on a sensitive site on a cliff-top of the Jurassic Coast.

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ommanding dramatic coastal views, ‘Clifftops’ comprises five new luxury lodges, designed by London architecture studio Morrow + Lorraine. Its spectacular site on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It sits directly above a Site of Special Scientific Interest between Bow and Arrow Castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and the Grade II Listed Pennsylvania Castle.

Sensitive Location The architects’ response to this particularly sensitive location was to set the building into the cliff – apparently hewn from the ground, rather than built upon it – enabling the Pennsylvania Castle grounds to flow over and reduce its visual impact. The lodges are separated by stone walls which run through the development, like groin walls on a beach, each rotating 3 degrees from the next and stepping back randomly away from the cliff.

The walls are constructed of large, roughcleaved blocks of the renowned Portland stone quarried a short distance from the site, anchoring the architecture to its locality and yielding a low carbon footprint.

Linking the groin walls, each lodges’ façade, roof and detailing around windows are clad in Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ copper without any additional surface treatments. Although one of our oldest building coverings, copper is today viewed as a thoroughly modern architectural material. Its unique characteristics are defined by a naturally developing patina, which provides impressive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged, giving exceptional durability, sustainability and maintenancefree longevity.

Within a few days of exposure to the atmosphere, a copper surface begins to

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oxidise, changing from the ‘bright’ mill finish to a chestnut brown, which gradually darkens to a chocolate brown. Over the years with continued weathering, the distinctive green/blue patina seen on older roofs can eventually result. This is particularly likely in exposed locations with the patina, taking on more of a blue hue in marine environments.

More information on the evolution of copper surfaces in different environments can be found at: https://www.nordiccopper.com/ wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SurfaceEvolution.pdf Robust Nordic Copper Project architect Frank Gilks commented: ‘Copper was selected for the cladding as it is suitably robust for the harsh marine environment but it will also blend in well with the heavily vegetated surroundings and

complement the local stone’. The copper and generous glazing give the impression of thoroughly contemporary interventions to an intriguing historic stone ruin. Together, the Nordic Copper and Portland stone create a timeless, high quality building sitting naturally in its environment. Towards the craggy cliff edge architecture and landscaping become even more informal and irregular, with coastal wildflower planting blending with the indigenous flora.

For more information visit: www.nordiccopper.com or email: g.bell@aurubis.com Photos: Jim Stephenson www.clickclickjim.com Aurubis – Enquiry 30

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Rising to the challenge of getting the airspace right Ian Rogers, Sales Director at Gilberts Blackpool, looks at the impact of ventilation on the success- or otherwise- of a hospitality venue

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It has a great atmosphere!”. How often do you hear that phrase? Yet how many of us appreciate the role of ventilation in the achievement of that atmosphere? Not enough, and we feel hot and uncomfortable.

Too much, and we feel cold.

As we begin to go out and about again, ventilation is more important than ever.

Government recommendations under COVID were the optimisation of natural ventilation; where mechanical ventilation was used, then air changes should be maximised.

Ventilation needs to deliver the correct amount of fresh air for the activity and occupancy levels. It goes without saying that the airflow and air change in a hotel bedroom differs massively from that required in a sports hall or swimming pool.

It also needs to do so at a comfortable temperature and RH (relative humidity), with appropriate acoustic attenuation, without draughts nor cold spots, without striation, and diluting pollutants.

Well-designed ventilation can play a major role in the overall aesthetics of the internal

space: air supply inlets and extract units can be an architectural feature in their own right. They can either “disappear” into the surrounding fabric, or be a focal point.

This principle was nicely demonstrated at Carden Park, whose new Spa features a linear bar grille that appears to be floating in space, and at Grantley Hall where the main extract ventilation unit for the swimming pool area is decorated with the venue’s logo.

The focal point approach is perfectly demonstrated in the growing use of exposed services, where the ventilation diffusers form a central element of the interior design. The design trend also demonstrates the ventilation industry’s capability to evolve and develop solutions that meet aesthetic, ethical and financial pressures.

Whilst the concept of exposed services looks trendily industrial, it impacts on the ability of standard ventilation diffusers to work properly. With no ceiling, there is no surface for the incoming air to ‘cling’ to.

Thus, it can ‘dump’ onto the occupants below, making them feel cold and uncomfortable.

Addition of a specifically designed coanda plate to the diffuser addresses the problem.

The latest evolutions are specific hybrid products, which tick the boxes for all involved. Systems such as our MFS are modular, stand-alone solutions mounted at high level through the external façade to ventilate a single zone or space. In large spaces such as sports halls, units can be mounted vertically in rooftop penthouses.

Importantly in the current climate, these are COVID compliant- minimising CO2 levels to below 1000ppm and capable of increasing fresh air volume by as much as 200%.

Mechanical systems can be optimised by utilising thermally-controlled diffusers, which adjust airflow depending on the internal air temperature.

Depending on the thermal control technology within, they change the air within the internal space in seconds, as demonstrated at Primark in Birmingham city centre.

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Lifts, Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies

ONLEVEL dedicated to improving their product offering with the development of the new TL-3020 & TL-3021 Glass Profiles From its infancy in the UK in 2017 ONLEVEL has remained focused on its ethos of innovation and improving the status quo. The rapid rise of ONLEVEL in the UK market as glass hardware innovation specialist has been swift and impressive.

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ollowing a year of new product launches and additions to the ONLEVEL product range the Glass Hardware specialist is pleased to announce the development of the TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount glass balustrade profiles.

New and improved the TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount profiles feature a hollow profile creating a more lightweight and more economic product solution.

The slimline, elegant design also features drainage holes for carefree and easy upkeep.

TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount profiles provide a truly cost effective and

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high-performance solution for designers and installers alike. Both profiles can withstand linear loads of 1.5 kN and are suitable for glass thicknesses between 12 mm and 21.52 mm.

TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount profiles are designed to work perfectly with ONLEVEL’s innovative FLEXFIT Glass Adjustment system to provide ease of installation and reduced installation time.

With this system for frameless glass balustrades, it is possible to adjust each individual glass plate up to 40 millimetres towards the perpendicular line. It is the solution for a perfect and safe alignment of glass balustrades. With just a simple sliding movement the installer is able to precisely

position glass and reduce the assembly time by some 30%.

Gary Dean, Managing Director, comments: “In the last year we have introduced a range of great new products into the market which we are really proud of, the ethos at ONLEVEL has always been focused on innovation or improving what is currently out there.

And I’m pleased to say we have stuck to our principles with the development of the 3020 and 3021 glass balustrading profile channels. The profiles now offer better value for money and greater performance – a win win solution for our clients” ONLEVEL – Enquiry 32

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TL 6010 BENDFIT 0.74 kN TOP MOUNT TESTED ACCORDING TO BS6180

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Lifts, Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies

Accessible ethos with Lyfthaus Specialist engineers and designers at Lyfthaus were first approached by architects for tailor made disabled access platform lifts almost a decade ago.

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heir reputation as custom producers of lifts for the industrial sector had reached a select group of city architects who hoped to stretch the engineer’s skill set into this new, exciting area.

Planning and architectural restrictions meant that settings such as listed and ancient churches, cathedrals, castles, stately homes, and many fine heritage buildings struggled to provide access appropriate for their architectural landscape.

Since this time, the need for disabled access platform lifts that complement and indeed enhance the built environment has been the Lyfthaus cornerstone.

The foundations on which Lyfthaus has developed and become the UK’s go-to company for bespoke, architectural

platform lifts for buildings of special heritage importance.

Today the Lyfthaus accessible ethos continues. To create individual platform lifts that are as unique as the buildings in which they are installed. Integrated solutions that are safe and easy to use by all but are inspired by their surrounding architecture, interior styling, and landscape.

Lyfthaus design and manufacture platform lifts in a huge choice of styles, configurations, finishes and materials.

Timber, bronze, brass, glass and cast metals to name a few. They match design accents taken from site; each lift must dissolve into its historic architectural backdrop.

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Glass back in view for 18m plus high rise balconies "Regain the view" There continues to be debate and controversy over the current “ban” on the use of laminated/ toughened glass on balconies on high rise building in England above the 18m ruling.

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rom the industry perspective and indeed ONLEVEL’s this current ban is an incorrect overreaction to the welcome embracing of the drive to use non-combustible materials on facades. Indeed, ONLEVEL has introduced its DEKTEK aluminium decking solution primarily for this reason.

However, whilst this ban remains in place what we consider to be unsightly vertical bar rails have widely been adopted on high rise development, in our opinion not only are these ugly, expensive and over the long term hard

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and expensive to maintain, but the growing cost of steel also means they are neither a lower cost alternative to glass, nor something the homeowner wants to be imprisoned behind. So, a solution needs to be found.

ONLEVEL has announced they can now provide a A2 fire rated solution glass balustrade that can be used to regain the view. Meeting the BS EN 13501 class A2-s1,d0 requirements, the system uses a special glass which does not include a PVB or EVA interlayer with a newly developed base profile

and edge protection for aesthetic reasons.

In reality this is not truly a frameless glass balustrade due to the slimline edge covering required for the individual glass panes, but currently it’s the best option available that meets current requires of Approved Document B 2018.

Architects can now once again deign the view back into their buildings, which is all the designers and occupants ever wanted!

ONLEVEL – Enquiry 35

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Wire Rope

Stainless Handrails

Frameless Glass

Stand-Offs

Pro-Railing stainless steel handrail component system requires no welding. Simply cut, glue & screw on site to create stunning handrail & balustrades, that will look great for years to come. Whatever the project we have a cost effective solution.

01708 25 35 42 sales@brundle.com www.fhbrundle.co.uk Enquiry 37

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Ceilings, Partitions & Boards

Site secure with Norbord Construction sites and vacant buildings are tempting places for thieves, trespassers, vandals, arsonists and children. A perimeter barrier, such as a site hoarding, is seen as the first and most important line of defence in securing a site. The windows, doors and other openings of individual, unoccupied properties may be boarded up. Widely recognised as the ideal panel material to fulfil these needs, Norbord’s SterlingOSB Zero is easy to use, consistent and great value.

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he windows, doors and other openings of individual, unoccupied properties may be boarded up. Widely recognised as the ideal panel material to fulfil these needs, Norbord’s SterlingOSB Zero is easy to use, consistent and great value.

SterlingOSB Zero is a highly versatile board for structural use in load-bearing dry or humid conditions. Naturally strong and hard-wearing, it is tougher than most softwood plywood and has no knots, voids or delaminating problems.

Securing construction sites is challenging.

The theft of tools, building materials and expensive plant such as diggers and generators is just one of the problems.

Security is linked inextricably with health and safety, there are also serious liability issues. Those owning or operating a site are responsible for managing access and ensuring the safety of non-employees, trespassers and particularly children.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states: “While the numbers of children being killed

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or injured on construction sites has reduced, there is no room for complacency. Each year, two or three children die after gaining access to building sites, and many more are injured.”

Security breaches have implications in terms of downtime, loss of revenue, increased insurance premiums and equipment replacement costs; they also do little for the PR effort when problems on a site become public.

According to the HSE, site boundaries must be defined physically, where necessary, by suitable fencing. The inherent strength of SterlingOSB Zero makes it the natural choice for hoardings. Requiring minimal finishing, the product is available in a number of sheet sizes and thicknesses. The boards are squareedged so butt together easily and cleanly; nails can be driven as close as 8mm from the panel edge without causing splitting.

Hoardings created using SterlingOSB Zero may be finished with most popular surface treatments, allowing logos and marketing messages to be displayed, creating a smart site perimeter for the duration of work.

Not all sites lend themselves to hoardings.

In some cases, it is important to secure access to individual buildings by boarding up doors and windows. This is particularly necessary for renovation and conversion projects involving old buildings where the structures may be unsound and present a potential danger to trespassers. In addition, thieves will be lured by the prospect of valuable architectural salvage; fireplaces, panelling, doors and even staircase are vulnerable. Such items may require ‘boxing in’ to provide protection from both thieves and damage due to the building work itself.

SterlingOSB Zero is a robust solution in all these situations.

The first OSB product to be made in the UK with zero added formaldehyde, SterlingOSB Zero is a ‘greener’ board that meets all standards with ease. Its environmental credentials are enhanced further as it is manufactured in the UK from responsibly sourced timber, so its carbon footprint is low.

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INTRODUCING

HeartFelt® Origami

LET YOUR DESIGN UNFOLD

A new ceiling system that gives you the freedom to design both aesthetically and acoustically using a felt material that intrinsically delivers a performance enhanced finish to any ceiling void.

Simplicity, sustainability, durability and speed of installation HeartFelt® Origami unites all these values in a single product.

For more information and inspiration, please visit our website:

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Hunter Douglas Architectural United Kingdom | info@hunterdouglas.co.uk | +44 (0) 1604 648 229

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HeartFelt® Origami offers exceptional acoustic and aesthetic results With the introduction of HeartFelt® Origami, architects and interior designers can add a highly exclusive ceiling finish to their buildings. This new Hunter Douglas Architectural felt ceiling system not only has a unique aesthetic appearance, it also provides high acoustic performance. The combination of material – felt, in five shades of grey, and shape - origami folded panels – gives any room a distinctive look.

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eartFelt® Origami is the latest line to be launched in the already popular felt ceiling and wall system. With this new design, Hunter Douglas Architectural launches a ceiling system that is based on ancient origami techniques. This method of folding gives the felt panels additional rigidity and superior acoustic properties, as well as a particularly attractive finish and high degree of acoustics.

added value in several ways. Aesthetically, HeartFelt® Origami offers an exclusive and highly creative ceiling finish. Because there are five different sizes, the designer has the freedom to choose a shape, or combination of shapes, that best suits a particular space, while striking tones or single colour designs can be created by selecting from the five shades of grey, ranging from white to black.

In time, this colour palette will be expanded.

“When developing our new design, we studied the oriental folding technique in detail. Origami is, in fact, a very practical method of making materials rigid without the need to add other materials or products.

As a result, this system can play a key part in our desire for and pursuit of circular and sustainable construction. At the same time, the final shape, a playful plane of triangles, achieves strong sound dampening results,” says Marijn Verlinde, Technical Product Manager at Hunter Douglas Architectural.

Extensive testing has shown the panels to achieve a sound absorption value of αW 0.8, ensuring reverberation and noise in busy office landscapes, public buildings or other premises are greatly reduced.

For architects and interior designers in particular, the new ceiling system provides

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the ceiling create an attractive finish, which, with the right lighting, results in a stunning interaction of light and shadow. HeartFelt® Origami can be installed as a room-filling ceiling system or as a stand-alone solution.

For more information on HeartFelt® Origami, please visit our website: https://origami.hunterdouglasarchitectural. eu/en-gb Hunter Douglas Architectural – Enquiry 40

The ceiling system’s simple and quick installation is another benefit. The basic material consists of flat felt panels and the final shape is created during installation via the folding lines and incisions. During installation, the profiles are first attached to a rail system on the ceiling and the panels are then attached to the profile by a wedging system. This way, the origami patterns on

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Designing individual, on-trend bathrooms and wet rooms has never been easier. The light and at the same time enormously stable wedi modules allow for the realisation of almost anything from the floor to the ceiling and practically everything else in-between. Free-standing or partially attached creative partition walls, shower solutions,

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customised bathroom furniture or complete system solutions: all custom-made items are test-built in the wedi factory and marked for easy assembly.

Seen here, a popular T-module utilising all 3 sides for toilet, shower and wash basin - including all technical components and reinforcements - can be built on site within just 1 hour.

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Ceilings, Partitions & Boards

Dorma Hüppe launches unique end-panel for sliding partition New to the market, Style is now able to offer a unique telescopic end-panel, available with the advanced Dorma Hüppe Variflex partitioning wall system.

Offering flexible options, the end-panel is available with both semi-automatic and manually operated Variflex sliding moveable wall systems.

The TEF closure panel greatly improves the aesthetics of the moveable wall as, once in position, it sits completely flush against adjacent panels. In addition, the TEF panel ensures an optimum acoustic seal is created every time.

As the elements are manoeuvred into place, the telescopic panel is automatically activated with the press of a button, or in the case of manual systems, with a turn of the seal-expansion handle, creating a firm acoustic barrier with a superior flush finish.

Julian Sargent, group managing director of Style, explains: “This new development is something architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users have all been asking us for, as it removes any protrusion from the wall, or bulky and unsightly expanding end-sleeves.

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“The TEF panel delivers exceptional benefits in terms of aesthetics and space flexibility that will be particularly important in areas such as boardrooms, commercial office space and conference facilities.”

Hunter Douglas Architectural creates complex flower ceiling When the Qatar Government announced a €130bn diversification and modernisation programme, with a first phase being development of the Doha Metro Network, Hunter Douglas Architectural was honoured to be involved.

Guiding the future of swimming pools In a new feature on their website, leading acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt summarises the knowledge, trends and examples which will help influence the design of swimming centres today and in the future.

The feature includes 16 trends compiled by the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities. These cover everything from economics and digital features to new uses and products which influence the architecture of pools and their construction.

Pools can be used for different purposes and by quite different groups of people.

This places demand on designers and developers to provide perfect layout and solutions to create the best atmosphere.

One of the most important aspects and one universally agreed across all types of user is the control of noise. This is why Troldtekt’s acoustic wood wool panels are often specified because of their durability, appearance and are natural breathable meaning they will absorb and release moisture making them perfect for wet area installations.

Manufactured from certified wood, a 100% natural material, and cement extracted from Danish mineral resources, they achieve high levels of technical and acoustical performance and can be disposed of harmlessly, breaking down in the soil.

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The station, designed by UNStudio, is called “Vaulted Spaces” and the bold design echoes historic Islamic architecture.

Complementing these stunning designs and palette choices is a complex, bespokedesigned Hunter Douglas Architectural ceiling.

Hunter Douglas Architectural was challenged to develop a flower design with several petal shapes that would form a striking, modular ceiling within the station, installed around the vaults. Hunter Douglas changed the original GRG [Glassfibre Reinforced Gypsum] design to a fully metal ceiling design, ensuring it was fully accessible, durable and low maintenance.

Crucially, each section was designed so that it could be transported easily and at minimum cost. Because no alterations were required on site, the sections were installed on site quickly. The design involved a deep drawn petal frame made from 1mm steel with an inlay 15mm honeycomb panel, which was 2.5 metres in length.

The panels were flat and comprised four layers: perforated aluminum with 3.6% open microperforations; 13mm aluminium honeycomb; perforated aluminium back skin that is 33% open; and an acoustic nonwoven backing.

Hunter Douglas Architectural – Enquiry 45

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DESIGN THE

N ISE OUT OF YOUR NEXT PROJECT

WITH PERFECT ACOUSTICS NANO-WOOD PERFORATED CEILING SYSTEM Combine the design of your walls and ceilings with powerful acoustic control. NANO-wood acoustic design panels are fitted with nearly invisible nano perforations (0.5mm) that offer superior acoustic performance up to αw 0.95 / NRC 0.90 / SAA 0.90. Forget about noise. Just create stunning wooden ceilings and walls.

Designed to work for you www.hunterdouglas.co.uk info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

External Works & Landscaping

Proving Permeable Paving Recent trials of older concrete block permeable paving projects following long-term use back up previous research, endorse current minimal maintenance recommendations and debunk misconceptions about clogging up of joints. A full report on the trials and case study video of one of the projects are available via www.paving.org.uk.

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ollowing more than 25 years extensive use, concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) has demonstrated its longterm performance with minimal, if any, maintenance. Over time, detritus and silt collects in the upper part of CBPP joint material between blocks, where a surface ‘crust’ is formed, protecting the laying course and sub-base material but still allowing infiltration. Also, the performance of CBPP is not significantly affected by moss or weeds in the joints, or by leaves collecting on the surface. Even where localised blockages do occur, in a storm event excess water simply flows to more permeable, adjacent areas.

Previous research has demonstrated that the infiltration rate of CBPP will decrease due to this build-up in the jointing material, but then stabilise with age. Even after allowing for clogging, the long-term infiltration capability of permeable pavements will normally substantially exceed UK hydrological requirements.

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In order to better understand the effect trafficking, weathering and time have on CBPP systems, field tests were recently undertaken by an Interpave member on three projects installed 6-, 17- and 19-years ago respectively. All of the CBPP sites tested, despite receiving no specific maintenance to improve permeability, still provide infiltration rates that would cope with any likely UK rainfall event.

One of the trial projects – Martlesham Park and Ride, Suffolk – is the subject of a video showing the trials and including an illuminating interview with the original designer about long-term performance, maintenance and the benefits of CBPP for trees.

Find out more, view the case study video and download the trials report via: www.paving.org.uk Interpave – Enquiry 47

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WITH YOU FROM START TO FINISH

We don’t just work with natural stone; we have a passion for it and our natural stone range has been carefully selected to ensure it combines versatility with aesthetics to enhance your outdoor environment.

Whatever your needs, our team of natural stone experts are always on hand to ensure your project gets finished to a premium standard. You’d expect nothing less from the leading natural stone supplier in the UK. Discover the potential of natural stone for yourself www.marshalls.co.uk/naturalstone

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External Works & Landscaping

EverEdge ProEdge installed at Whipps Cross Hospital When asked to transform the palliative care garden at Whipps Cross Hospital, Pro Landscapes Essex used EverEdge ProEdge to create the curved borders.

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ro Landscapes Essex provided their services and expertise to the Whipps Cross Hospital Palliative care unit. The Pro Landscapes Essex team were asked to landscape the gardens and worked closely with KRH Contracts Ltd to re-work the overgrown gardens.

The hospital wanted a private area for patients to be able to relax. Easy access was essential and was as important to the project as the asthetics.

The design is based on a Japanese theme using curved edges, ornamental grasses, shrubs and plants.

EverEdge was used in the design as a simple, unobtrusive way of creating the

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curved edges. EverEdge steel edging can be formed to virtually any shape so was the perfect choice in this design. The EverEdge ProEdge range was specified and installed to great effect here. The transformation of this garden is just wonderful and has created a space to bring peace and solitude to the patients and staff.

Pro Landscapes Essex provide landscaping and garden maintenance services in Essex and the surrounding area. The company takes pride in the value of its work, skills and the materials used in a project aiming to meet customers’ demands for high quality work.

The design is based on a Japanese theme using curved edges, ornamental grasses, shrubs and plants.

EverEdge – Enquiry 49

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The company best known for the world leading grass paving product Grasscrete is celebrating 50 years of a product still specified today. The Grasscrete concept shifted mindsets towards a more enlightened approach to greening up hard landscaping

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ore and more of today’s housing developments are fully embracing Grasscrete and Grassblock in more than just flood alleviation ponds. We are now seeing grass paving ranging from emergency access roads to domestic driveways to parking areas.

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Grasscrete Stands Test of Time

The heavy-duty sustainable nature of Grasscrete remains critical to its success and longevity. Grasscrete has become the generic term for grass paving that provide structural solutions, whilst at the same time safeguarding a natural and sustainable environment.

Who knows what the next 50 years will hold, but Grasscrete has proved that it is enduring and certainly stands the test of time. Talk to the experts in permeable paving Grass Concrete Limited – Enquiry 50

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Barton Square, Manchester There can be challenges to overcome when blending new and old architecture, but the design of Barton Square in Manchester is an excellent example of what can be achieved. Owners Intu wanted the designs for the new retail and leisure space, to tie sympathetically with the connecting Trafford Centre, giving architects Leach Rhodes Walker the challenge of sourcing new materials to blend with a shopping centre that had been built some 20 years earlier.

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pecification work began mid-2017 and through the tendering process A Andrews & Sons Ltd nominated Marshalls as their supply chain partners for the natural stone elements of the flooring areas.

A bespoke approach to sourcing natural stone To ensure the stones used for the flooring blended harmoniously with the previously sourced stones of the Trafford Centre we had to look outside of our core range of products. Using the expertise of our Natural Stone team, alongside our in-house Geologist and Sourcing Director, Rory Kendrick, we began to work with our trusted suppliers to find stones that would fit with the Architects chosen pallet. A six colour mix of granites and marble was agreed with the chosen stones sourced from China and Italy.

Large sample panels were cut at source and a full client team visit took place in early 2018 so we could demonstrate what the materials looked like and show how they sat together in full scale to help ratify the design concept and intent.

Additional factory visits with the full client team were made throughout the process, these visits included visual inspection and dry lay mock ups to agree the final palette of material as well as a general audit of the facilities, the supply chain and logistics appraisal. Throughout the process Marshalls staff based at our office in China made frequent visits to the processing factories to ensure standards and timescales were being met.

Intricate design and attention to detail The designs for the flooring area of Barton Square included over 200 individual special components to support the vast area of standard rectangular tiles, many of which had to be waterjet or CNC cut for precision fit pre-delivery to site. Due to the shape of some of the special units, transporting them across the high seas was a significant risk, so using our own in-house and partnered masons’ we cut

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from slab in the UK to minimise waste/loss wherever possible.

Working through 50+ drawings collectively, a schedule was agreed, along with how materials would be crated, transported, stored in the UK and delivered to site on call off. The time spent here was priceless to ensure we supported not just delivery of the programme but worked ahead of time to allow the contractors to plan and react accordingly.

Installation took place over an 8-month period and the contractors, A Andrews & Sons Ltd were excellent in their communication, preparation of material bills and ultimately in the application of stone on site.

Neil Prior, Director, A Andrews & Sons Ltd. “Continuing on from our highly successful collaboration on Victoria Gate Leeds, Marshalls were our first choice to engage with to support our bid to source, supply and install the natural stone for the refurbishment of Barton Square in Manchester. This was the largest project we had undertaken in our 135-year history and working to a highly complex design, within the parameters of an existing building, we required the support and knowledge base of Marshalls to ensure we delivered the highest quality scheme on time and budget to universal praise from the client and main contractor.”

Dave Stanger, Trading Director, Marshalls: “Pulling together six stone types from around the world and proving their appropriate properties allowed us to showcase our ability to source, procure and deliver natural stone products. The tolerances for the designs were tight and it was imperative that they were adhered to in order to deliver the project. Over the years we have forged meaningful relationships with suppliers across the globe and its these relationships that help in delivering this type of scheme where attention to detail is paramount.”

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New Balcony Configuration tool launched by aluminium decking manufacturer AliDeck In keeping with their reputation for continually innovating, aluminium decking manufacturer AliDeck have announced the launch of a new balcony configuration tool for architects and specifiers. We spoke to Richard Izzard, AliDeck managing director, to find out more.

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ell known in the industry for their non-combustible aluminium decking range, AliDeck recently expanded their product offering to include balcony soffit cladding and balustrade systems. With these new product lines, AliDeck now offer off-the-shelf solutions for all aspects of balcony design, making specification a simple process.

That said, though, with the addition of these new products AliDeck have inherently created new layers of complexity in their offering. With a wide range of choices now available for decking, drainage, cladding, and balustrades to cope with all imaginable scenarios, there’s a lot to take on board.

Richard Izzard, AliDeck managing director, said “We have always provided detailed and clear literature, in print and on our website, but we recognised that our product line up could be quite intimidating for architects to work through and select the products that they needed.”

“We wanted to go the extra mile and make sure that we were doing everything we could to help specifiers understand our range and easily identify which product

“This tool is intended to not just help architects quickly, easily, and accurately specify compliant components to their balcony designs,” explained Richard. “By providing the user with a detailed technical report along with product specs and DWG files, the AliDeck configurator becomes a powerful tool that specifiers can roll into their workflow to shortcut the specification process.” would best suit their project, so we developed an online balcony configuration tool.”

The AliDeck balcony configurator is a webhosted, browser-based app that provides the opportunity to create a balcony design using the whole range of AliDeck materials.

Starting by defining the intended dimensions of the balcony steel framework, the AliDeck balcony configurator is an intuitive tool that guides the user through the process of creating an aesthetically striking balcony design. Once configuration is complete, a report is generated that captures the details of all of the specified products, including datasheets and DWG files.

The launch of AliDeck’s balcony configurator now allows specifiers to interrogate the full range of AliDeck balcony component systems, easily understand the available options, and quickly incorporate the products directly into their proposals and should prove highly popular in the industry.

The AliDeck balcony configurator can be accessed at www.balconycomponents.co.uk.

To find out more about their range of balcony component systems, call the AliDeck team on 01622 534 078 or visit www.alideck.co.uk.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Showcasing AluK curtain walling in a 21st century schools setting The newly opened £24m Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran is a showcase for AluK’s SL52 capped, mullion drained curtain walling system, complete with punched open-in windows in the thermally efficient AluK 77IWE casement system.

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art of the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Education programme, it is the new home of learning for all those aged 16 and over in Cwmbran and caters for 1300 students.

Procured within the SEWSCAP 2 Framework, Torfaen Learning Zone has been developed by Interserve on behalf of Coleg Gwent and Torfaen Council. It features four-storeys of study and training facilities, including extendable classrooms with moveable walls, two atriums, performance and social spaces and an enclosed roof garden.

The entire fenestration package was fabricated and installed by Gloucesterbased Aluminium Sashes and was unusual in that some of the open-in windows had to be glazed into an outward sloping façade.

Senior takes an active role in the leisure sector With daylighting and natural ventilation having an important impact on both physical and mental wellbeing, leading manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has seen an increase in demand for its aluminium fenestration systems in the fitness and leisure sector. Senior’s portfolio of projects includes the David Lloyd Leisure Centre in Emmerson Green, Bristol and the Bulmershe Leisure Centre in Reading.

Both projects benefit from attractive glazed facades that have been created using Senior’s slimline SF52 aluminium curtain wall system, which helps maximise the flow of natural light and create an attractive building envelope design. Senior’s lowmaintenance aluminium window systems also aides natural ventilation.

Senior Architectural Systems – Enquiry 55

AluK’s specification team worked directly with Torfaen Council’s architects to review the system options on the project and produce the specification clauses and structural analysis of the profiles required ahead of the tender. They also provided the thermal calculations required to demonstrate that the SL52 and 77IWE systems could meet the project design and the 1.4Wm2K thermal performance requirements.

AluK supported Aluminium Sashes with pricing and project particulars during the tender process to various main contractors, and once appointed, arranged training at the AluK Academy on the nuances of the punched window fabrication.

Alongside the windows and curtain walling, the project also included automated

aluminium entrance doors in AluK’s Secured By Design accredited GT55 system, complete with anti-finger trap devices.

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Sto EWI system chosen to help meet BREEAM target An external wall insulation system from Sto has been used to help a new care home building achieve an impressive BREEAM rating.

The company’s StoTherm Mineral system was specified for the Figbury Lodge Care Home in Poole, for its outstanding thermal insulation performance.

This sustainable approach led to the inclusion of such features as photovoltaic systems on the roof, an intelligent building management system, and the use of the StoTherm Mineral insulation system. This highly durable external wall insulation system uses mineral fibre boards which combine outstanding thermal performance with excellent levels of sound insulation and fire protection.

The StoTherm Mineral system was installed onto a lightweight steel frame using Sto’s innovative Sto-Rotofix Plus fixings. These unique, spiral fixings allow the insulation boards to be installed quickly and easily, while retaining a high degree of flexibility. The boards can be adjusted by the spiral fixings to accommodate any unevenness in the substrate and so create a perfectly level surface ready for the render finish.

Sto-Rotofix Plus allows up to 19mm of deflection per floor, so there is no need for unsightly expansion joints on the surface, and large seamless façades can be created.

Sto – Enquiry 56

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IVC Commercial’s striking Ceppo terrazzo-look LVT and Balanced Hues carpet tiles have been used across 800m2 of floor space in the Aberdeen offices of EY UK, specified by Wellwood Leslie Architects. With a design that draws inspiration from EY’s brand, Wellwood Leslie created a floorplan that reflects the angles of the company’s logo and which gives the open plan space multiple layers, simultaneously identifying areas. Mixing between luxury vinyl tiles installed on Flex Pro underlay and carpet tiles has also helped to improve acoustics within the space. The co-ordinated palette elegantly defines areas with transitions from one material to the other.

Make your walls tell a story with Granorte

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Jackie is one of the four designs available in Granorte’s STORYWALL cork wall tile collection designed by Carlos Medonca of SimpleFormsDesign and inspired by the Pop Art movement with each tile featuring contrasting half circles dissected by pinstripes. In a choice of two colourways that can be used together, Jackie can create striking walls that can help interiors to tell their own narrative through arbitrary arrangements. As with all Granorte products, Jackie is made with cork for a 100% biodegradable wall tile that’s from natural and renewable materials. Using waste from the wine stopper industry, Jackie is also made with 100% postindustrial recycled content.

UNILIN Panels steps outside the lines Giving a broad playing field to fuel creativity, MOODS is a series of collaborative projects between UNILIN Panels and design studios. In the first of the series, Ghent-based Studio Woot Woot, delivers COLOURFUL CREATIVITY, a palette in-tune with the energy and dynamism of young start-ups, content agencies and techdriven businesses. UNILIN Evola provides the surface finishes to express this bold approach to energising spaces. From sunshine and goldfish orange to candy red, purple jam, and persian blue; these bright and bold colours can bring COLOURFUL CREATIVITY to a single wall or on every surface in mood lifting contrasts that bring joy and stimulate creative processes.

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New Head of Marketing - Commercial The Commercial Business Unit of Topps Tiles Plc has appointed Tina Hughan as Head of Marketing – Commercial responsible for its design-led specification and technical tile specialist brands Parkside and Strata.

A highly experienced marketeer, Tina has a long track-record within the built environment sector, most recently as Marketing Director at Reynaers and prior to that ASSA ABLOY. Her success in developing marketing strategies to drive business growth will undoubtedly help the tile specification brands to continue to grow recognition.

Parkside – Enquiry 60

Classic Tweed for the global tech firm The classic textile look of DSGN Tweed carpet tiles from modulyss have been chosen in two colourways for the London offices of SailPoint Technologies, adding to the yellow cross lighting and other design pieces used for the tech firm’s offices around the world. Specified by Habit Action, an office design specialist, DSGN Tweed’s textured pattern creates a timeless feel, adding interest to the floor of desking spaces in the two-tone deep grey of 990. For the boardroom, Habit Action has switched to the blue of 965, matching the blue of SailPoint’s logo, which acts as an illuminated feature on the wall. modulyss – Enquiry 61

Set the Tempo with IVC Commercial Tempo brings design integrity to projects that need the installation, cost, durability and maintenance advantages of Heterogeneous Vinyl floors from IVC Commercial. In authentic wood, concrete and terrazzo floor finishes, Tempo features a varied structure, crystal clear print, a super matt finish and sharp v-grooves to add definition. The look is impressively authentic and certainly raises the bar for sheet vinyl flooring. The result is a great looking floor that provides projects with a seamless solution that has excellent wear-resistance and ease of cleaning. The Hyperguard+ finish reduces marks and allows for a simple care regime, Even under heavy use.

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News & Developments

Isocrete Flowing K transforms floor screed opportunities for specifiers Following extensive research and development and testing, Flowcrete has launched the latest in liquid screed technology to the specification sector – Isocrete Flowing K.

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uilding on more than 50 years of sector experience, the new system brings all the benefits of the market leading Isocrete K-Screed - the product of choice for architects, specifiers and contractors on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects – in a completely new flowing format to offer next generation capabilities underfoot.

David Black, Construction Products Group UK’s Flooring Sales Director, said: “Isocrete Flowing K brings together the latest technology in liquid screed. It offers exceptional speed of installation, with up to 500m² able to be laid in 24 hours – making it five times faster drying than a

standard screed. Isocrete Flowing K has also been developed to comply with all relevant Building Standards, and deliver a high compressive strength, at a reduced thickness.”

Flowcrete – Enquiry 63

Offering compelling speed of application benefits, less waste and exceptional strength, Isocrete Flowing K is applied through Flowcrete’s licensed contractor network.

Its unique formulation allows the system to be trafficked in as little as 24 hours, depending on site conditions.

Available in three different compressive strength formulations, it can be laid bonded, unbonded or as a floating screed and offers a lower thickness profile when compared to standard screed build ups.

Sto EWI and render specified for award-winning development StoTherm Mineral insulation and StoSilco render were used to provide outstanding thermal performance on the Peveril Securities £40m King’s Stables Road development in Edinburgh. “This was a large project for which a rainscreen cladding system was originally considered,” says Sto’s Project Manager, Jim Reid. “However, budget constraints meant that an alternative solution was required. The façades of the buildings feature numerous multi-level surfaces, and any alternative solution had to be able to accommodate these and various other complex detailing requirements, while still meeting the budgetary requirements.”

Sto worked in partnership with architects Fletcher Joseph Associates and façade specialists AFS (Scotland).

Sto – Enquiry 64

Sundolitt awarded BBA certification for floor insulation Sundolitt’s Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Floor Insulation has recently been awarded BBA certification with NHBC Standards compliance.

This new certification relates to Sundolitt XPS 300 for use as thermal insulation in ground-bearing, suspended concrete ground floors and suspended timber ground-floors.

The insulation board can also be used in substructure floors and beam-andblock floor systems.

With a thermal conductivity of 0.033 W/mK and a compressive strength (at 10% deformation) of 300kPa, Sundolitt XPS Flooring Insulation board can withstand long and short-term static loads and is ideally suited for both domestic and industrial flooring applications.

Sundolitt XPS Insulation closed-cell structure has been proven in submersion and diffusion tests to resist and considerably reduce moisture absorption, with the added advantage of maintaining their insulating performance in wet environments and can also be laid in any weather. The boards are available as square or rebated edge, with the profile edge board having the added benefit of reducing thermal bridging and capillary action.

CO2 blown and utilising no harmful greenhouses gases in manufacture, Sundolitt XPS Insulation can be fully recycled at the end of its life. Our third-party accredited Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) confirms Sundolitt XPS has a GWP of less than 5 and an ODP of zero.

Sundolitt – Enquiry 65

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Viega has expanded its award-wiinning Advantix Cleviva range of shower channels with four new on trend colours - anthracite, gold, copper-gold and champagne.

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he innovative Advantix Cleviva offers true design freedom and excellent drainage performance. It is available in four sleek versions: with single or double slot inlets and the choice of rectangular or rounded openings.

Advantix Cleviva features a subtle built-in incline for effective and reliable movement of water to the single point drain in the centre of the channel’s length. It can be installed flush against the wall, in the centre of the shower or anywhere within the tiled area. It is also designed for simple cleaning, has an easy to remove inlay and is continuously self-cleaning due to the way the water flows through it.

The Advantix Cleviva shower channel is available in standard lengths of 800, 1000 and 1,200 mm, but can be easily adapted to any length down to 300 mm or extended

by utilising multiple shower channels in series. Advantix Cleviva can be installed as a simple straight channel or used to create a L- or U-shape to frame the shower area. Alongside the standard drain for construction heights of 95 mm or more, there is also a flat drain available with heights starting at 70 mm to make retrofit installations and renovations simple.

Advantix Cleviva has been recently recognised in a number of prestigious

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Viega launches new colour options for the Advantix Cleviva range

design awards, including the globally recognised IF Design Award 2020 and Red Dot Award 2020, as well as the German Design Award 2020.

Viega – Enquiry 66

Marmox Thermoblocks selected for new sports complex One of the largest structures so far to make use of Marmox Thermoblock’s unique combination of load-carrying and insulating properties is currently taking shape in Swanley, Kent, in a major leisure development for Sevenoaks District Council.

Fibo reaffirms commitment to environment with EPD As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Fibo, the leading supplier of waterproof wall panels, is now providing customers with easier access to its environmental data, with its wall panel EPD now available to download online.

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides quality-assured, quantifiable environmental data on Fibo’s waterproof wall panels. As developers, contractors and housing associations pledge to build “greener”, EPDs form a key part of this commitment, used to determine the environmental performance of a building product. Based on information from a life-cycle assessment, the EPD takes into account the panel’s raw materials, transportation, manufacturing process and usage.

The White Oaks Leisure Centre is being constructed by ISG with Saunders Boston the architectural practice.

A total of 1,200 of the 65mm deep, 600 x 140mm Thermoblocks form a continuous thermal break overlapping the underside of the concrete floor, the soffit to which will then be covered with a spray-applied insulation layer to complete the thermal integrity of the sub-structure. In addition, 10 boxes of

the Marmox 360 adhesive were supplied to complete the overlap joints between the adjoining Thermoblocks. Marmox Thermoblocks are available in widths of 100, 140 or 215mm and are formed from sections of XPS (extruded polystyrene) encapsulating two rows of high strength, epoxy concrete mini-columns. These are attached at either end to the top and bottom layers of glass-fibre reinforced polymer concrete, to ensure a good bond with the rest of the structure.

Thermoblocks are also often utilised to support timber frame construction, or at vulnerable upper floor junctions including beneath parapet walls.

Marmox – Enquiry 68

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News & Developments

Distinction doors launches new fire door system Distinction Doors is proud to introduce a new and fully compliant FD30 composite fire door system, Neuma fds, through new brand fds (fire door systems).

Neuma fds has consistently proven fire resistance with 44 individual test specimens subject to 22 bi-directional fire tests, achieving an average of 45 minutes integrity.

The fire door system was independently tested to EN1634-1: 2014 by EU notified body test houses.

It also delivers on ambient smoke control (EN1634-3:2004), security (PAS24:2016), weather (BS 6375), sound insulation (Approved Document E) and thermal performance (Approved Document L).

The FD30 composite fire door system is accredited by Secured by Design (SBD).

It is available nationwide through a network of official fds doorset manufacturing partners, each audited to meet the non-mandatory requirements of Q-Mark STD 170.

The doorset also features a choice of low thresholds for both internal and external entrance door applications, as well as additional hardwood cill and frame extensions.

A range of products from Crown Paints’ portfolio of professional brands have been used to transform Cardiff’s iconic Roath Park Clock Tower, which dates back to 1915 and was created as monument to Captain Robert Scott. The refurbishment utilised various products across Crown’s extensive portfolio of professional brands, with Sandtex Trade 365 smooth masonry paint and Sandtex Trade X-Treme X-Posure® used to repaint the main areas of the clock tower.

The clock tower’s exterior woodwork was refreshed using Sadolin Beautiflex® Solvent Opaque Woodstain. Crown Trade Full Undercoat was used and the refurbishment was finished using Crown Trade Full Gloss.

Distinction Doors – Enquiry 69

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Choose from solid or glazed leaf options, either with or without overhead glazed fanlights. Five colours are available as standard - black, white, red, blue and anthracite grey, while any RAL colour is an optional extra.

Crown Paints announces colour trends Crown Paints has named its three latest key colour trends which will shape interior design and architecture for Spring/ Summer 2021 and beyond. While colours are timeless, colour trends help architects and specifiers devise colour schemes which feel of the moment. This year, Crown Paints’ panel of colour experts chose three trends for 2021 designed to uplift, inspire and restore. The three trends each have a distinct identity, and the panel highlights both hero shades and complementary colours within each. This year, the panel has identified the trends for Spring/Summer as ‘Witty’, ‘Foresight’ and ‘Cocoon’.

Crown Paints – Enquiry 71

Crown turns back the hands of time

Designed to last – hinged steel doors from Hörmann Durable, secure, and of exceptional quality, multipurpose steel doors from Hörmann are suitable for a wide variety of busy environments from industrial workplaces and warehouses, to offices, and public buildings.

Constructed from an unrivalled 62mm heavy duty steel, Hörmann STS/STU doors set the standard for long life and maintenance free operation. Available in either flush or thick rebated versions, the flush and fully bonded composite construction increases leaf rigidity, resulting in the door closing with a rich sound.

Doors can be configured as either single or double-leaf versions, with the option of a fixed or removable top panel - available in a choice of solid panels, ventilation grilles or transom lights.

To help keep noise pollution to a minimum, an acoustic infill provides sound insulation of up to 61db reducing noise pollution both internally and from the outside. Whilst security is ensured with high specification locking systems fitted as standard, break-in resistant doors are also available rated up to RC3. Fire rated doors can be optionally supplied with a fire rating of up to 90 minutes and being smoke tight up to 200 °C. Fitted with stainless steel hinges and with FSB architectural handle sets, a quality finish is assured.

HÖrmann – Enquiry 72

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Sika has launched Sikalastic-652N, an upgraded version of one of its most popular liquid-applied single-component polyurethane waterproofing membranes, Sikalastic-625.

Bespoke floor for award-winning listed building The Hilda Besse building at St Anthony’s College, Oxford, has been refurbished by award winning architectural and heritage consultancy practice Purcell, specifying Junckers solid wood flooring for the famous dining hall and adjacent servery.

Junckers Black Oak plank flooring was fitted in a bespoke geometric pattern, complementing the elaborate ceiling features. Part of the refurbishment and conservation work included improving the building’s sustainable performance.

A solid hardwood floor is one of the most sustainable flooring surfaces, Junckers has completed EPDs for its wooden floors which are naturally low in embodied carbon and can easily be recycled.

This versatile, durable cold-applied membrane is used up and down the UK in a range of flat roof applications, from industrial and commercial roofs to balconies and walkways. The new and improved Sikalastic-625N incorporates Sika’s patented i-Cure Technology, an enhanced chemistry that gives the product greater temperature stability, extended shelf life and improved workability.

Thanks to these benefits, the waterproofing membrane is capable of

curing in a wide range of conditions, making it ideal for use in the unpredictable UK climate. Application is quick, easy, and will not be delayed by adverse weather, which is a huge benefit for the specifier, contractor and client.

The high quality and durability achieved by this membrane is evidenced by its BBA and ETA Accreditations.

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Sika enhances performance of its liquid-applied waterproofing solutions

Sikalastic-625N is a direct replacement and upgrade to the existing Sikalastic-625 formulation and will be available in the same colour range and tin sizes. Coverage rates and guarantees – 10, 15 and 20 years – also remain the same.

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Franke introduces touch-free technology with Atlas Neo Sensor tap Franke has launched the Atlas Neo Sensor kitchen tap, delivering a host of hygiene, userconvenience and sustainable benefits that support the wide-ranging needs of home-centred living. The timeless and ergonomic hybrid design makes the Atlas Neo Sensor tap ultraeasy to use, with the dual benefits of true, touch-free technology and manual operation from a single lever. The tap’s intuitive, infrared sensor is positioned on the left side of the tap for ultimate control. The sensor responds instantly to a simple hand movement within a 5-10cm range and is ideal for users of all ages and mobility levels.

Franke – Enquiry 75

Exyte Hargreaves’ appoints new operations director

Setcrete reveals top three causes of flooring failure Setcrete has revealed the top three reasons for flooring installation failures when using floor levelling compounds and adhesives to install textile, resilient or wooden floorcoverings. The number one cause of floor failure is the presence of damp, compounded by the absence of remedial action before installing the floorcovering. The other two main causes of floor failure are the absence of priming, either before installing a levelling compound or applying adhesive to a subfloor, and the incorrect selection of levelling compounds. Using a conventional levelling compound in any of these scenarios risks the likelihood of floor failure.

Setcrete – Enquiry 76

Exyte Hargreaves has announced David Fitzpatrick’s appointment as Operations Director for the smoke and fire business unit. David has over 30 years’ experience in sales and marketing, senior management, boardlevel developing and implementing growth and change strategies working with companies within and outside the UK. He has spent an extensive part of his career working within smoke-related manufacturing companies such as NuAire and Actionair. In May 2019 David became a CIBSE elected board member and was a chairman of the CIBSE patrons from 2012 to October 2019.

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News & Developments

P C Henderson launch new innovative sliding door drop seal P C Henderson has recently partnered up with drop seal manufacturer, Planet, to introduce an acoustic drop seal for sliding doors into its range of products.

The innovative seal solution, designed specifically for sliding doors, offers a range of benefits including soundproofing (up to 44dB), light reduction, prevention against unpleasant smells and draught insulation.

Suitable for wooden and metal doors, the product is ideal for a wide range of applications where door sealing would be of benefit - such as offices, music rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and room dividers.

Andrew Royle, Sales and Marketing Director at P C Henderson commented: “As more people are working from home during the

COVID-19 restrictions, there is a need for quieter atmospheres as people try to juggle family life and work commitments. Our new Planet Drop Seal is ideal for this type of application due to its soundproofing properties – as well as numerous other applications around the home and workplace.”

Unlike other sliding door seals, Planet Drop Seal is automatically deployed upon door closure and held firmly in the closed position – eliminating the need for a magnet to hold the door in place. Designed using state of the art technology, the accessory is compatible with soft close sliding door systems due to the minimal force required to activate the seal.

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Pyroguard provides a multi-functional solution Seveme’s expertise in metal structure works combined with Pyroguard’s multifunctional range of toughened fire safety glass, Pyroguard Protect, enabled the build of the new Algeria Gulf Bank headquarters.

Through the informed specification of additional counterpanes, the curtain wall of this futuristic building was able to achieve an EI120 fire rating, as well as effective solar control. Meanwhile in the internal lobby, where safety and style were key, a unique composition that combined both requirements was used. Pyroguard’s toughened range of fire safety glass can be combined with additional counterpanes, whether acoustic, solar control, decorative or attack resistance.

Pyroguard – Enquiry 79

Introducing Forbo’s new acoustic collection

CaberDek wins the battle with the weather Builder know the challenges of working in the unpredictable British weather, so when The Supreme Finishing Company started its latest build in the run up to Christmas, they turned to Norbord. CaberDek, part of Norbord’s CaberFloor range, is designed to withstand the elements for up to 42 days between laying the floor and fixing the roof, when installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Samples of CaberDek, and Norbord’s other construction panels, can be ordered on the website, www.norbord.co.uk. Head to the housebuilder page on the website to download a selection of tools including a fully-interactive guide to all Norbord products.

Norbord – Enquiry 80

Forbo Flooring Systems has developed a new Acoustic Collection, combining its wellestablished Sarlon acoustic vinyl range with its award-winning Modul’up adhesive free solutions. With 94 contemporary designs to choose from, the aesthetics of an interior no longer need to be compromised when it comes to acoustic performance.

Forbo’s new Acoustic Collection offers a diverse portfolio of products available in adhesive free or traditional fully adhered formats in acoustic, compact and compact acoustic versions. It consists of Forbo’s industry leading acoustic sheet vinyl Sarlon 19 dB and Sarlon 15 dB, and its innovative adhesive free vinyl solutions Modul’up 19 dB and Modul’up Compact.

Forbo Flooring Systems – Enquiry 81

Smoke safety specialist joins Exyte Hargreaves Exyte Hargreaves has appointed David Ayling as its Technical Manager within SFS (Smoke and Fire Safety) business unit, following a 30-year career in various roles within the smoke industry. During these 30 years, David has worked across a number of key disciplines including the design and manufacture of multiple smoke and environmental control systems and ventilation projects, having partnered with a variety of leading Architects, M&E consultants and Contractors from across the UK. SFS offers clients an end-to-end package in the specification and delivery of both natural and mechanical smoke control systems, from design and manufacturing through to installation and commission.

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Viega’s Smartpress range has been installed at the Royal Warwick Square apartment complex, a new build development from the prestigious residential developer Berkeley St. Edward, part of the Berkeley Group.

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he multilayer composite pipework was selected for its speed and simplicity during installation. Furthermore, its flexibility helped to reduce the number of joints required on the project by as much as 80% - minimising the risk of leaks.

Viega’s Smartpress system in various sizes from 16 to 40mm was used throughout the development on the potable, boosted cold and heating system pipework.

The simplicity of the cold applied Viega’s Smartpress multilayer piping system means it does not require the use of an O-ring, taking away the need for complex calibration and cutting installation time by as much as 30%. It also provides installation flexibility by allowing easy shaping of the pipe for corners and around

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Viega’s Smartpress piping system used on residential project

wall details on site. This in turn reduces the number of fittings required, compared to a metal system. The stainless-steel fittings also feature Viega’s renowned SC-Contur technology, which is designed to clearly indicate any unpressed connections during a leak-test.

Viega and the installer, Vital Energi, liaised closely to ensure the distribution of products, installation and quality checks were carried out as Viega recommends.

In addition, the Viega team also provided onsite training for Vital Energi’s installation team.

Given the luxury specification of the apartments, understandably, reducing the risk of any leaks that could cause damage to the building was crucial. Viega’s

Smartpress system was the ideal solution because it is an advanced multilayer, flexible pipe that can bend around structures.

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The New Diesel Living Wall Tile Collection from CTD Architectural Tiles Inspired by urban cityscapes and architecture, City Lights is the latest wall tile collection to join CTD Architectural Tiles’ Diesel Living range.

New for 2021, the 3D square grid formation on each tile’s surface allows specifiers, architects and interior designers to create memorable feature walls in commercial, residential or hospitality settings with ease.

Fibo and On The Level complete ultimate waterproof test Leading manufacturer of waterproof wall panels, Fibo, and wet room floor manufacturer, On The Level, have proven just how waterproof their products are, by putting them to the ultimate test. The two companies created a mini model to simulate a wet room environment, which was filled with water and left for 60 days – with zero leaks upon return. The model box, created as a mini-wet room simulation, was built using Fibo’s waterproof wall panels and On The Level’s wet room flooring, both of which are manufactured with wood. The products were installed using the same techniques as a standard installation.

Made up of four contemporary metallicinspired hues – Amber, Grey, Night and Sky – each of the shades is also available in a ‘Colours’ option, creating a delicate lighteffect spectrum when combined with the plain glazed tile. Available in two sizes, 750 x 250mm and 300 x 100mm, this modern urban-inspired collection delivers a striking

twist on industrial interior design.

Specified to adorn the walls of Dodo Pizza’s flagship store in Leamington Spa, the Diesel City Lights range, combined with CTD Architectural Tiles’ Venice Villa and London mosaic collections, creates a welcoming and design-led environment that customers can enjoy. Working with Stephen Metcalf Ltd to complete the project, Dodo Pizza is the perfect example of how to add interest and character to a commercial interior space, whilst retaining a company’s brand identity.

Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions.

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INSPIRATION, APPLICATION, SOLUTION! DRU DESIGNER GAS FIRES ARE THE INSPIRING AND PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR NEW BUILD, SELF BUILD AND REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS. No chimney – no problem

Huge choice of designs, sizes and formats

Balanced flue technology means the fires can be installed adjacent to any outside facing wall.

There are over 60 models with single-sided, 2 and 3 sided, tunnel and freestanding options.

Realistic flames

The green solution

DRU burner technology delivers high, realistic flames with beautiful glowing embers.

All fires are Ecodesign ready with impressive energy labels and high efficiency.

The latest gas fire technology

DRU has over 200 approved dealers throughout the UK and our own national technical support team.

Smart app controls and extended flue systems ensure ease of use and flexibility of installation.

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