Industry News

NEW FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Enquiry 177

Ideal Commercial Boilers’ commitment to long-lasting quality is exemplified by the launch of a new five year warranty, which is offered on the entire range of Evomax wall hung condensing boilers. Other key benefits include energy efficiencies up to 110% part load that exceed upcoming ErP 2015 requirements and optional frame and header kits that have been proven to greatly simplify multiple boiler installation. The latest new accessories also extend the installation options. Evomax provides an easy-fit reliable solution for an extensive range of buildings.

TRAINING FACILITY ON A NEW LEVEL Enquiry 179

When it needed to refurbish and update the training room at its UK headquarters, the Fire Protection Association (FPA) turned to Promat UK. Promat supplied SUPALUX, a non-combustible calcium silicate board, Promat DURASTEEL composite panels for fire and blast protection, Promat TL Board, designed for the thermal upgrading of semiexposed concrete decks - and the Promat FLAMEBRAKER grid system, used with SUPALUX for industrial linings. "The display is very positive and is exactly what is required here at our training facilities,” says Paul Reade, Fire Safety Technical Advisor with the FPA.

EXCLUSIVE PPE RANGE

Enquiry 181

Q-Safe, a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE) which provides a ‘head-to-toe’ solution for manufacturing and industrial environments, is now exclusively available through Brammer and Buck & Hickman. Compliant with all relevant European health & safety and quality standards, Q-Safe comprises more than 80 different products, covering head, hand, eye, ear and respiratory protection as well as short-life clothing including coveralls, overshoes and aprons. Representing great value for money, Q-Safe combines guaranteed, qualitycontrolled protection with a wide range of ergonomic PPE products to ensure wearability and a suitable fit for each user. With a number of different size, fit and colour options within each product range, Q-Safe provides health & safety managers with the confidence that the individual needs of each employee can be catered for. Q-Safe products are also fully compatible with Invend dispensing via vending machines (industrial vending at line side) for a complete audit control of stock levels and PPE consumable usage. Ian Ritchie, Managing Director of Brammer and Buck & Hickman, explained: “Q-Safe provides an effective and viable solution to the challenge of reducing purchasing costs while maintaining a duty of care to staff members and adhering to stringent health & safety legislation.”

TRAINING IN THE SPOTLIGHT Enquiry 183

With apprentices and house building top of the agenda at the state opening of Parliament, UK Construction Week has announced a string of training focused content at the show this October. Outlining the new Conservative government’s plans for the coming parliamentary term, the Queen revealed ambitious targets during her speech last week, which include building 200,000 starter homes over the next five years, as well as creating 3million new apprenticeships. For more information please visit www.ukconstructionweek.com or follow @UK_CW on Twitter.

MOVING FORWARD

Enquiry 178

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) AGM and Conference was held mid-May at the stunning Tortworth Court Hotel, in Gloucestershire: both business and celebration were on the agenda. The business session took place on Saturday morning and was well attended by Guild members, new and old. Maria Powell, Managing Director of the Lorient Group – a respected designer and manufacturer of architectural door seals was appointed Guild President for the next two years. Maria took up her tenure with immediate effect; and paid tribute to the valuable contribution of outgoing President John Jefferies during his term of office.

SIKA SARNAFIL OUT ON TOP Enquiry 180

It has been a fantastic year so far for Sika Sarnafil, with numerous projects, contractors and architects using its roofing products winning prestigious awards, right across the UK. Most recently, the Joseph Black Building at the King’s Buildings Campus at the University of Edinburgh won the Single Ply Roofing category in the tenth NFRC National Roofing Awards. Sarnafil Membrane S327-15EL in patina green was installed, as the planners stipulated that the product must be in keeping with the rest of the copper roofs on the listed building. Earlier in the year at the RIBA South East Regional Awards, the top honour – Building of the Year Award – went to Haworth Tompkins for its restoration of the Chichester Festival Theatre. The refurbishment also picked up the Sustainability Award, sponsored by Sika, and the Conservation Award. A further prize winning project, the £31 million Redcar Leisure and Community Centre, won the Regeneration Award at the RICS North East Awards. The project was part of the local council’s aim to get more people involved in sport and leisure in the area. Charles Pierce, National Sales Manager at Sika Sarnafil said: “We’re proud to develop and supply a range of roofing products that help the architect realise their vision and the contractor achieve a top quality installation for the client.”

SEMINAR PROGRAMME

Enquiry 182

The Build Show, part of UK Construction Week, has revealed details of its wide-ranging seminar programme for the event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC 6 – 8 October. The seminar programme is split into the Homebuilding and Site Zones, with a varied schedule of industry leading speakers in each. Visitors will also be able access additional content such as the Careers Centre in association with the House Builders Federation, a commercial vehicle test drive zone and a dedicated section for civil engineering. For more information please visit www.ukconstructionweek.com

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Enquiry 184

Five employees at Howarth Timber’s York branch are celebrating 175 years’ combined service – in the same year the company celebrates its 175th anniversary! David Marshall, Steve Winters, Chris Peart, Kevin Robertson and David Fogg have all clocked up more than 30 years’ service each with the company. Chris recently celebrated 30 years with the branch, while David is the longest serving employee with 44 years under his belt. For more information on Howarth Timber and its plans for the rest of its 175th anniversary year please visit www.175years.co.uk