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+product focus 16 welcome... Comar 9Pi – 100mm system On the cover ...to the November issue of ABC+D. +hot topic 18 As the reality of winter strikes, We have a couple of great Architectural The spotlight on Material Lab studio the aesthetic beauty and Studies for you this month, taking you +focus on warmth generated by a on a journey from Liverpool’s housebuilding 28 wood-burning fire will again be very much in demand. Waterfront (p.08) to the University Housebuilding target a pipedream Contemporary designs from of Bristol’s Life Sciences building – without Government action page 12. One is an outstanding the Focus range, combined example of the sensitive regeneration +drainage, plumbing with high efficiency ratings, of an historically important area; & water saving solutions 32 will bring the end user the other a modern new build which Stormwater management solutions something that is visually promises to be at the forefront of +kitchens, bathrooms stunning and effective in terms scientific research. of heating the room. For further & washrooms 38 information please see pages 11 & 46. Aside from these great reads, DECC leads by example we have, as usual, a varied selection of features tackling a range of issues and +heating, ventilation topics such as housebuilding targets, & energy efficiency 44 in next issue... stormwater management solutions, Cool innovation focus on health sustainability & eco solutions energy saving solutions, etc, plus an +doors, windows & maintenance & refurbishment fire, safety interesting selection of the latest architectural hardware 50 & security floors, walls & ceilings (inc. acoustic product and company news. Making a grand entrance solutions) focus on CAD & BIM We do hope you enjoy the magazine and find it useful – feel free to contact +roofing, cladding us with your comments and we will, & insulation 58 follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/abcdmag of course, pass on all your enquiries Building boards braving the elements ABC+D has an ABC audited circulation of 15,500, to the relevant company. +roofing, cladding including 10,750 requested readers. To view the from all at ABC+D & insulation 62 current certificatevisit www.abc.org.uk Rooflights and the architecture of light Register to receive ABC+D online at www.buildingtalk.com/abcd
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UK housebuilding hits IBI Group’s Pebble Concept highest level for seven Cancer Centre Officially Opens years, reports NHBC New housebuilding figures released by NHBC on 22 October 2014 show that new The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre in home registrations have hit their highest Harrogate has officially been opened by Lady level since 2007. Camilla Halifax, president of Macmillan Cancer The figures for Q3 2014 reveal that Support and Ms Christine Talbot from ITV overall new home registrations have Calendar. Designed by IBI Group, this increased 8% on the same period last year gracefully curved building is planned around with the private sector continuing to be a conceptual form of two linked ‘pebbles’; the main driver of growth. These figures an elegant solution reflective of the quality represent the highest year-to-date figures ethos of the charity. and the highest Q3 figures since 2007. In total, 36,343 new homes were “The pebble forms not only respond to the registered with NHBC between July shape of the site but also engender a non- and September this year (28,468 private institutional character, helping to guide sector; 7,875 public sector), compared to patients through the various stages of treatment,” said John Knape, architect and 33,573 (24,984 private sector; 8,589 public frameworks director at IBI Group. “The design focuses on meeting the personal, physical sector) for the same period in 2013. and emotional needs of patients and their carers, ensuring that privacy and This represents a 14% increase for the confidentiality are maintained, while assisting delivery of the highest standard of care.” private sector, with the public sector still under-performing when compared to last Simon Henderson, head of cancer environments at Macmillan Cancer Support year’s figures. However, NHBC anticipates commented: “At Macmillan we want to reach and improve the lives of everyone that public sector registrations will begin with cancer. We know that good physical environments support personal wellbeing, to grow again as the next phase of the contribute to positive treatment outcomes and enable caring and effective staffing. Government’s Affordable Housing By listening to patients and staff, we have turned the traditional treatment centre on Programme has recently been allocated. its head and put their needs at the heart of this inspiring building.” As the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, NHBC’s monthly registration statistics are a leading indicator of the health of the country’s new homes market.
£1.2m for Lady Lever Art Gallery Advance your A major Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant collections, amassed by one man, William construction career will go towards returning the Lady Lever Art Hesketh Lever, which will benefit from the Gallery to its former Edwardian glory. refurbishment. BRE's Level 1 Fire Investigation – The Lady Lever Art Gallery has received The gallery is situated in the heart of the First Responder training £1.2m backing from the HLF to go towards a model village, Port Sunlight, created by Lever This one-day training course teaches restoration project which encompasses 500m2 for his workers in 1888. first responders to observe and collect of gallery space – a revamp of more than a Sandra Penketh, director of Art Galleries data that will lead to a successful fire quarter of the venue, and a stunning redisplay National Museums Liverpool said: “This level investigation. of more than 1,500 items of fine and of support from Heritage Lottery Fund not only The course fee is £250 + VAT. decorative art. endorses the local, national and international This includes all course materials, A Napoleon death mask, exquisite Chinese significance of the Lady Lever’s collections but assessment and CPD certificates. porcelain and world-renowned Wedgwood also means we can approach the project For more info, email: jasperware are some of the incredible creatively.” [email protected] ..news.. 05 OPEN PLAN COMPLIANCE SOLUTION FROM AUTOMIST
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Trick or Treat? More TV food writer, Mary Berry, welcomed time to discover the to new hospital café and garden true cost of bidding With Hallowe'en upon us, what could Award-winning Bristol architect, O’LearyGoss, be more frightening for the leadership welcomed TV’s Mary Berry to officially open teams in the construction sector than its latest design – a hospital café and garden. discovering the true cost of bidding for work? The Great British Bake Off judge cut the ribbon to the light and airy new £400,000 Friends Marketing Works and the University of Coffee Shop designed by the Redland-based Reading have extended the deadline for architects for the Royal United Hospital in Bath. their Bid Cost Survey to 5 December 2014.
Mary also spent time in a newly-completed The Survey, designed to uncover the sensory garden that adjoins Combe Ward – true cost of bidding across the UK an older persons unit with high intake of patients construction sector in 2014, updates with dementia – also designed by O’LearyGoss. The new garden, complete with a 2003 survey on the same subject. birdsong and a garden shed, was specially designed to make patients feel calm and safe. Consultants and contractors across the UK construction industry are being Architect Edwin Hill said: “Mary Berry was delighted with the café and garden as were asked to complete the five-minute survey patients, families and volunteer helpers. to update the 2003 results and find out how the situation has changed in the “Our brief was to ensure the café felt warm and welcoming. We used warm, tactile, intervening ten years. fragrant wood, stained glass and lots of light, open space for the café and terrace which has outside seating. Philip Collard, managing director of MarketingWorks, explains: "From the data “The calm sensory garden, designed by Alex Fraser, has perfumed plants and a circular gathered in our previous research in 2003 pathway connecting the space seamlessly to Combe Ward. “ we extrapolated that the construction industry was spending over £2bn on bidding each year and that the average bid costs were around £3k for consultants and £34k for contractors on Design and Build project."
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a mercantile architectural adventure
Liverpool Waterfront’s breathtaking setting is home to a number of famous landmarks and things to do. However, behind the hustle and bustle of the riverside and its thriving business community, lies a story steeped in history. ABC+D discovers more...
Until the 1970s, the streets behind Liverpool’s South Docks offer across the Waterfront is in high demand, with figures were the heart of a busy seaport city in an area full of shops, from Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership small businesses, bars and boarding houses – many showing that occupancy space is currently 75% filled. connected to the work of the port. This is set to improve even further when Liverpool City Liverpool Waterfront is also home to Albert Dock which Council, the city’s biggest employer, relocates over 1,000 has been part of the city’s landscape for the past 160 years. staff members to the Cunard building in 2015. Albert Dock was originally designed by Liverpool Dock The area’s newest commercial development, Mann Island, Trustees’ surveyor Jesse Hartley and named after Prince is situated between the Albert Dock and Liverpool’s Three Albert. Graces – The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and Albert Dock opened in 1846 and its warehouses stored the Port of Liverpool Building. valuable cargo from all over the world – home to steamers, Mann Island is a £135m mixed use development barges, brandy boats and corvettes in World War II. After the which has radically enhanced the already iconic Liverpool war, however, its fortunes began to wane and it closed in 1972. Waterfront. Designed to complement and enhance existing Over a decade later in 1983, developer Arrowcroft formed and planned attractions in the area, it forms a pivotal point The Albert Dock Company and acquired the property. between the Three Graces and the Albert Dock, with the Working in partnership with the Merseyside Development geometry of the new buildings reflecting this transition. Corporation, they began to restore the complex to its former Matt Brook is a main board director of Broadway Malyan glory. Albert Dock was given life again and this once derelict and was the lead architect on the Mann Island development site was reinvented with a broad mix of uses. The site was officially re-opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1988. The derelict Albert Dock From an industrial heritage to recession and dereliction and a late 80s revival, Liverpool Waterfront is today a UNESCO World Heritage site and has the largest group of Grade I buildings in Britain. As well as being home to a number of tourist attractions, such as Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, The Beatles Story, and International Slavery Museum, the area is now a Our design serious hub for the business concept focused on community. three key qualities: Commercial office space on “texture, reflection and scaling. Matt Brook Broadway Malyan
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project. Matt says one of the biggest challenges of working Sue said: “We’re seeing a great deal of confidence here on one of the world’s most recognisable skylines was to from the Liverpool Waterfront business community, ensure the development truly reflected the defining which is fantastic. characteristics of the area. “Over the past couple of decades, the Liverpool Waterfront Matt said: “Our design concept focused on three key has enjoyed a renaissance, and the tourism and cultural qualities of Liverpool's Waterfront: texture, reflection and offering is particularly strong and complements the existing scaling. magnificent mercantile architecture. “Mann Island was never intended to be the Waterfront’s “More recently, as the host of the IFB Hub at this year’s Fourth Grace, instead it serves as a transitional point between International Festival for Business, we were able to showcase the three historic buildings and the Albert Dock, connecting Liverpool Waterfront to our peers across the globe. these areas together and back to the rest of the city. “The inaugural Liverpool International Waterfront Forum “Polished black granite was chosen not only to provide a at IFB2014 brought keynote speakers from Copenhagen, counterpoint to the pale stone and the texture of the listed Shanghai and New York who joined us to discuss waterside buildings but to mirror the foreground’s reflective quality regeneration and development issues with leading business of water at the Albert Dock. It also reflects professionals the world over. Due to the success of the event, the surrounding texture of the World Heritage Site and the we have already confirmed international speakers for a Three Graces.” second forum which will be taking place here next year. Mann Island’s sloping roofscapes were designed to provide “With new developments and key industry events in the framed views of the Three Graces which could be appreciated pipeline, 2015 is set to be another important date in the from key viewing points to the south, such as Liverpool One history of Liverpool Waterfront and it is clear that its success and Albert Dock. is set to continue for years to come.” Matt continued: “When developing on any site, it is For more information about Liverpool Waterfront, please paramount to fully understand the essence of the area and visit: www.liverpoolwaterfront.org this was particularly important for historic sites such as Mann Island. It was important for us to not only respond to the Mann Island history of the area and surrounding heritage assets, but also to create a series of new buildings and spaces which would be appreciated by current and future generations.” In recent years, Kings Dock has become a symbol of the regeneration of the city thanks to the award-winning ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena. Next year, ACC Liverpool will be home to the £40m, Exhibition Centre Liverpool: 8,100m² of space sub-divisible into three, pillar-free exhibition halls, which can be used separately or in combination. Other scheduled projects in the area include the £100m transformation of the Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse, a Grade II listed building thought to be the world’s largest brick warehouse. The developers are currently looking for investors to back a scheme to restore the building, converting it into 476 large apartments, with business, café and retail space on the ground floor. Also scheduled for 2015 is the £300m Liverpool2 container terminal, due to open towards the end of next year. The new terminal will be able to handle some of the biggest container ships in the world and will create 412 jobs at Peel Ports, as well as nearly 2,000 knock-on roles in logistics industries. Sue Grindrod is director and chair at Liverpool Waterfront Business Partnership – a group of landowners, developers, destination owners, managers and public bodies responsible for promoting the Waterfront as an international visitor destination and also the offer to the business community. CV5 12 feature architectural study
the University of Bristol’s Life Sciences building
A new £56.5m building to be at the forefront of science research was unveiled by Sir David Attenborough on Monday, 6 October. The renowned broadcaster and naturalist saw first-hand the world-class facilities for science research and teaching within the University of Bristol’s Life Sciences building...
In a speech to over Work to construct the 13,500m2 iconic Life Sciences building 200 guests, staff and began in July 2011 and it has just welcomed its first intake students, Sir David said: of students. “We in Britain have been A total of 2,000 people have worked on the project, leaders in understanding including 28 architects from ten countries. the Life Sciences and you Professor Sir Eric Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of the University will be the leaders of of Bristol, said: “We’re delighted that Sir David has helped us tomorrow. mark this significant milestone in the University’s history. “Nothing could be more important in the area of scholarship “Many of the most significant advances will come from the than this. Understanding the natural sciences and the Life Sciences and it is fitting that Sir David joined us for the processes that brought us here – these things bring joy launch of this magnificent building, which will put Bristol on and resonance and happiness to our lives. the map for world-renowned research and teaching in this “This great building will give you and its graduates pleasure area for years to come." for the rest of your lives. It will play an important role in The building, designed by architect Sheppard Robson and tackling the great problems and difficulties that the world built by VINCI Construction UK, forms a new landmark on the is going to face in your generation.” Bristol skyline and has a terrace with views across the city. The Life Sciences building is the University’s biggest construction project to-date and will be the focal point for globally-leading research, needed to tackle the key challenges of the 21st century such as food security and environmental conservation. Sir David was shown some of the pioneering research work happening inside the building, and even tried some wasp produce as part of an interactive exhibition. Many of the most In addition to unveiling a plaque significant advances to mark the opening, he also helped to plant a tree in the will come from the newly landscaped gardens. “Life Sciences. Professor Sir Eric Thomas University of Bristol Additional facts about the Life Sciences building: • The building required approximately 22,000 tons of concrete and 1,000 tons of steel. • A five-tonne block of concrete sits in the ground, detached from the rest of the building, to make some labs vibration-free. • Plasterboard used to form the laboratories and offices would cover seven football fields. • Excavations to form the basement were 7m lower than the original ground level. • Rather than being sent to landfill, approximately 10,000m3 of excavated material was re-used on another site in Bristol. • Over 600m2 of red Brandon Stone was recovered from the demolished buildings for re-use on the new building. • Limestone and roof tiles have also been reclaimed for repairing the retained Old Children’s Hospital building. 14 feature architectural study
A five-storey laboratory wing boasts acoustic chambers for bat research, an insectarium, labs for studying ant and bee behaviour, spectroscopy and microscope rooms. Peter Cole, Regional Director for VINCI Construction UK, said: “The unique facilities within Life Sciences will enhance students’ learning and enable them to be part of a globally- led research and development hub. We are delighted to have been involved with this prestigious project for the University of Bristol and would like to thank all associated with the project for their support in achieving its successful completion.” The space around the building has also been redesigned thanks to Nicholas Pearson Associates, with 21 trees and 3,215m2 of shrubs and grasses. The development site consists of a 0.9 hectare area on the corner of Tyndalls Avenue and St. Michaels Hill, in the heart of the University’s precinct. Two Grade II listed features of the site were retained – the frontage of the former Children's Hospital and the Ivy Gate which leads to Royal Fort House and gardens, a nationally significant archaeological site having been developed as a bastioned fort during the English Civil war in 1642.
Patrick Finch, Bursar at the University of Bristol, said: “This building and its surrounding public realm has represented the most ambitious project taken on by the University's Estates Office to-date. “That it has now been successfully handed over to form a wonderful new home for staff and students is a testimony to a strong ethos of team working between staff in Estates and in the School of Biological Sciences, consultants and contractors. I am immensely proud of the team's achievement, which should set a standard in the sector for many years to come.” This flagship project showcases the best in sustainable design and energy efficiency and it has been designed to achieve the environmental accreditation BREEAM Excellent and represents a major part of the University’s drive to provide energy-efficient laboratories. Heat from the laboratories’ ventilation systems is reclaimed and re-used; rainwater collected from the roof is used to flush the toilets; blinds lower automatically when the sun shines and lighting has been designed to avoid pollution of the night sky. To reflect the research being carried out inside, the exterior of the building is home to a striking vertical garden, called a living wall, which stands over 20m above street level. It is home to 11 different species of plant, plus boxes for birds and bats, and creates the pattern of a microscope image of algal cells. A state-of-the-art greenhouse, known as a GroDome, sits on top of the building and is capable of recreating tropical conditions thanks to controlled light, humidity and temperature. The Life Sciences building also has one of the largest teaching labs in the country, capable of teaching 200 students at once. There are multiple screens to ensure all students can see, close-up, what the lecturer is doing while moveable walls can change the size of the teaching space. Optimum daylight area Intelligent from every angle - intelligent by design
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the spotlight on Material Lab studio
Material Lab is London’s leading materials resource studio, sourcing and showcasing a plethora of surface finishes from all around the world in a beautiful, open-planned workshop located in the heart of the city. Jim Biddulph, projects and materials manager at Material Lab, gives an exclusive interview about the studio’s exciting partnership with the JOSB Done campaign and outlines how one panel product has played a major role in this year’s design projects....
Q. What sort of work do you do at Material Lab? A.“At Material Lab, we are funded by Johnson Tiles but also work with a number of other leading brands and big manufacturers, through to artisan craft studios, which create solutions suitable for interior and exterior design. Our aim is to have material solutions for all and any specification requirement so, whether you need ceramic tiles, a particular colour of paint, wall coverings, luxury vinyl tiles, laminate, carpet or anything else, we should have it. We have spent over eight years building our knowledge of materials and have a large library of physical samples that are free for anyone to visit and take away.”
Q. Do you use timber products in your designs? A.“This year we have partnered with the JOSB Done Q. Tell us more about Clerkenwell Design Week. campaign which promotes the use of Oriented Strand Board A.“Clerkenwell Design Week took place in May 2014 this year (OSB) in construction and design applications. We have used and we used OSB to create vast vertical mountain ranges to OSB for various design related projects this year, including which we affixed various materials. OSB provided the ideal Clerkenwell Design Week and London Design Festival backdrop because it didn’t detract attention from the main and it has proved a big hit. display yet still provided an interesting background.”
“Not only is the panel very strong, it is Q. What was the Making event at London Design Festival? incredibly versatile and easy to work A.“As part of London Design Festival we came up with with and can be painted, stained or the idea of a live Making event which helped to really varnished as desired. OSB is also demonstrate to the design community how OSB can aesthetically pleasing thanks be utilised within a workshop or design studio. to its layered composition Not only is OSB very and works well paired with “We transformed some of our large horizontal display areas strong, it is incredibly industrial style materials into intimate workshop spaces for the designers and used versatile and easy to work such as copper and plastic.” sheets of OSB to create the work stations. We needed a sheet “with and can be painted, stained or varnished Jim Biddulph Material Lab CV205 material that would be reminiscent of that which you would has the right credentials – from its origin through to naturally find in a designer’s workshop – and OSB fitted the manufacture – to satisfy this. The knowledge that each bill, thanks to its connotations of construction and strength, panel is FSC accredited and has a proven chain of custody which is immediately inherent within the visual aesthetic gives extra peace of mind that we are using environmentally of its surface. sound materials.
“The designers loved working in their home-from-home “Versatility is also important as we need products to be and we had some great results from the event. Those that workable but still retain the inherent strength to withstand featured included designers from the Giles Miller and Daniel pressure and weight. Here, again, OSB demonstrated its ability Heath studios and we were really pleased with the turnout.” to work well under a variety of applications, either as a load- bearer or providing worktops that enhanced the interior Q. When it comes to choosing timber products for design, design.” what is important to bear in mind? A.“For designers, it’s important that we source materials that Q. What are you working on next year? satisfy both environmental and aesthetic elements and OSB A.“We’ve been experimenting with painting OSB recently and have been really excited by the results. We can’t wait to start using OSB in another dimension and this time with a lot of colour.”
OSB is a wood-based panel, made with credit card-sized pieces of wood layered on top of each other. It is an alternative to plywood, providing durability, strength and versatility in a variety of construction projects, from floors, walls and roofing to hoardings, shop design and interiors.
JOSB Done is an industry-wide campaign that promotes OSB as a cost-effective, environmentally-sound and extremely tough alternative to plywood, supported by leading manufacturers Norbord and SmartPly, resin supplier Huntsman and the Wood Panel Industries Federation.
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CV210 Interface expands inclusive business programme Modular carpet manufacturer, Interface, has announced its CV211 commitment to expanding the Net-Works programme in partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Net-Works, is a cross- sector initiative designed to tackle the growing environmental problem of discarded fishing nets in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. Following its success in rural coastal areas of the Philippines, the initiative is rolling out to the Lake Ossa region of Cameroon in January 2015. Since the project launched in 2012, Net-Works hubs have collected in excess of 38,600kg of discarded fishing nets, helping 4,500 villagers in communities in the Philippines to earn supplemental income equal to 84,000 additional meals. It is anticipated that over the next three years, Net-Works will support and strengthen over 500 hectares of community-based Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Net-Works regions, thereby helping to restore the biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystems.
Fleet efficiency boost CV212 Companies running vans can now access a new vehicle range offering improvements in fuel consumption, payload capacity, ride comfort, handling and manoeuvrability – helping to reduce running costs and make their operations faster and more efficient. This follows September’s launch of the all-new Iveco Daily onto the UK market – recently voted International Van of the Year 2015 by leading road testers from 23 countries in New Industrial Europe and Russia. The most fiercely-contested award in Parquet flooring the European light commercial vehicle sector, New Daily saw off challenges from 11 other new van Junckers new Industrial Parquet is models to take the 2015 title. New Daily is available at gross vehicle weights from 3.5 tonnes to a class- an individual floor made of long, slim leading 7.0 tonnes, with nine power outputs from 106 to 205hp and load space volumes for van models Oak Staves which form a spectacular from 7.3 to 19.6m3 – making it the largest capacity panel van on the market. pattern when installed. Narrow pieces of FSC certified, solid hardwood planks are laid on edge to create a lively, CV213 New Surface Styling website contemporary-looking floor with plenty The new Surface Styling website from International of colour variation and grain pattern. Decorative Surfaces (IDS) puts paid to time-consuming The slim staves measure 22.8 x 160 x trawling around multiple websites for the right interior 312mm and are delivered untreated surfaces. Now they are all in one, super-easy to navigate to be sanded down in order to achieve a site offering thousands of different finishes, textures, smooth and even surface then finished sizes and specifications. Surface Styling is the first on site. Industrial Parquet can be glued website of its kind to be launched to the design community, to either concrete or wood, which makes offering a one-stop-site for interior surface material brands. It is compatible for easy viewing on all it an incredibly strong and hardwearing platforms including smartphones, tablets and computers. The new website houses an unparalleled floor. No two floors are the same as the choice of solid surface, flooring, laminates, decorative panel, wall panelling and worktops from the natural colour variation of the timber industry’s leading brands and manufacturers. Specifiers can quickly and easily search for surfaces by creates a new pattern every time. genre, colour, certification and sizes, view technical specifications and order free-of-charge samples.
ENCASEMENT HELPS TESCO PRESENT A FRESH FACE AT BIRMINGHAM STORE Decorative aluminium and stainless steel column casings together incorporating two textured 150mm wide stainless steel strips at the with an extensive horizontal bulkhead are providing shoppers with base and mid level. a welcoming entrance to the Tesco Extra store, which forms part of The remaining eight casings, adjacent to the array of checkout a £40 million retail redevelopment at Birmingham’s Swan Centre tills, are split 50/50, with the top half manufactured from aluminium in Yardley. coated in a PPC finish with the lower portion using durable Rimex Constructed by Bowmer & Kirkland, the Tesco store and 21 stainless steel incorporating a textured ‘linen’ pattern to provide additional retail units provide around 170,000 sq.ft of retail space, maximum protection from damage in this busy retail environment. with the mixed use regeneration scheme also including the Each column casing is also designed to accommodate a vertical refurbishment of an adjacent residential block. channel to each side, which allows the multiple security shutters to To meet Tesco’s requirements for an attractive frontage to both be raised and lowered, while maintaining the integrated finish and the store entrance and multiple check-out exits, which run the entire look to the store front. length of the 100 metre long enclosed mall, Encasement supplied and installed a high level bulkhead as well as eleven square column Encasement specialises in the supply of decorative casings, casings from its ‘Forma’ metal range. protection solutions and sustainable products for the Encasement’s 600mm square column casings are finished in two architectural, contracting and construction sectors. different colour schemes to help shoppers clearly identify the Further information on every product in the Encasement entrance and exits. Close to the entrance, three of the casings are range can be obtained from www.encasement.co.uk finished in a bright red, to match Tesco’s corporate colours or by calling 01733 266889. CV9
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18V Li-ion drill delivers great value and a professional performance Hitachi Power Tools has launched the DV18DGL, a new 18V combi drill which comes with two, 1.5Ah Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries, delivering professional performance at an affordable price. The drill has been designed with user comfort and convenience in mind. Weighing in at just 1.7Kg with the battery attached, the drill delivers an impressive 55Nm of torque driven by a full metal gearbox that underlines the tools’ professional credentials. The DV18DGL also CV214 features an LED light for use where visibility is difficult and there’s a built-in drill bit holder for easy accessory storage. A spindle lock function ensures user safety when changing drill bits and rotational speed can be controlled with a simple switch. Supplied with the Hitachi UC18YRSL battery charger, the 1.5Ah Li-ion battery charges in just 40 minutes. The batteries have a clever slide design which also makes them compatible with any of Hitachi Power Tools’ 18V cordless slide battery range. “The new 18V 1.5Ah Li-ion DV18DGL doesn’t compromise on the Hitachi promise of tougher, faster, more advanced power tools,” explained Simon Miller, brand manager. “This is a tool that delivers powerful performance and great value and the tool is backed with a three-year warranty when registered online within four weeks of purchase, subject to terms and conditions.”
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No leaks, no tiles, no fuss Taplanes provides pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including universities, schools, housing associations and hotels, Taplanes’ pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. Taplanes provides both one-piece and sectional pod designs. The sectional construction is primarily aimed towards the LED4500CH | CT1016 | refurbishment sector allowing the 240V 8W Integrated LED Downlight 20A 16 Way Lighting Management Box units to be manoeuvred into the most S&#A$HGDHG!&&&"" S!% SH8@G 8BF4@42G01@4FP8G278B62CBT6HE0G8CBF restrictive of locations with speed and S@4Q81@4$B C0E3 S#CPB4E6R P8@@F0I4AH27G8A48BG74D@0BB8B60B3 TGG8B6FG064FC50DEC942G ease. Alternatively, and if the build #E8I4E S &)40E(0EE0BGR S Q P0R! P0RFP8G278B6" process allows, the one-piece cubicles S40GHE8B6@0A46H0E3 S5&&& CHE##854 &RFG4A'427BC@C6R can be considered. The pre-fabricated S%0EG# 7%0EG# S Q P0R!P0RFP8G278B6" structure provides many advantages S!BG46E0G43@CP CAD@80BG CBB42GCE SQP0R! P0RFP8G278B6" over traditional building methods delivering significant long-term benefits. Durability and speed of installation, together with a guaranteed leak proof construction ensures Taplanes is the preferred choice call: 01827 63454 email: [email protected] visit: www.scolmore.com within the accommodation sector. CV10
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CV216 Glass fibre wall coverings now available CV217 ADFORS launched its new glass fibre wall coverings to the UK at the National Housing Federation’s Social Housing Exhibition in September. The Novelio range offers an attractive and protective finish against wear and tear – suitable for those involved in retrofitting and specifying for social housing. Covering cracked and damaged walls with ease, as well as smoothing irregular walls and ceilings, Novelio’s range helps to strengthen and improve the appearance of fragile surfaces and prevents further cracks from developing. This can help to reduce the frequency of scheduled maintenance works, preventing tenant disruption and offering a more cost-effective solution for social housing landlords. Glass fibre wall coverings are seen as one of the best performing materials for low maintenance and long lasting finishes, while achieving an Maximum performance attractive appearance. Scolmore has launched the latest version of its Inceptor integrated LED downlight – Inceptor Max – an even more powerful and New versatile ceramic sink from Franke CV218 energy efficient update that meets the latest Franke’s new Aspen low-profile ceramic single bowl inset sink, industry standards. Inceptor Max builds on designed in collaboration with Villeroy & Boch, combines traditional the high specification of the original model manufacture with beautiful contemporary styling. Neat design and now offers an increased lumen output of touches include a side tap ledge with four pre-formed tap hole 550Lm and increased efficacy of 70lm/watt. positions to make the most of the generous bowl size, and the new It is available in dimmable (8.5W) and non- Aspen features a tough yet smooth, gloss, ceramic white finish that dimmable options (8W) – both packing a is durable and easy to clean. The sleek drainer accentuates the powerful punch in an extremely compact linear appeal of its clean geometric lines and Aspen comes supplied design. The product utilises a custom-built with a polished, low profile semi-integrated 3½” basket strainer SMD LED chipset with a six LED array waste and a polished, round, quartered overflow. The new reversible compared to the three LED array of the earlier Aspen ANK 611 has an overall size of 1,000 x 510mm to fit a models. Like its predecessor, Inceptor Max standard 600mm cabinet, a generous bowl size of 430 x 410 x 182 is a fire-rated, integrated LED downlight with and is competitively priced with an RRP of £449 including VAT. a high-powered, compact, pre-wired driver.
CV219 Decanting without compromise CPD CV220 Portakabin Hire has launched a new CPD programme Decanting without Compromise, to help architects, contractors, facilities managers and other construction professionals procure and specify accommodation for short-term use. The free, hour-long interactive seminar can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and a certificate of attendance will be provided, helping to maintain professional accreditations. The RIBA-accredited workshop looks at some of the perceptions of interim modular buildings and how the approach has evolved to compete with site-based construction in the quality of the finished accommodation and the diversity of applications. Interim modular buildings from Portakabin can accommodate up to 1,000 people in schemes up to three storeys high and with no internal columns for maximum flexibility in space planning. In addition, as the case studies covered Green machines hit the road in the workshop demonstrate, there is no compromise on appearance or on the internal environment. Hitachi Power Tools has announced the launch of a powerful new demonstration fleet. With their strikingly designed CV221 Heavy duty biomass boiler launched graphics and familiar green livery, Responding to market demand for heavy-duty renewable energy the dynamic Ford Transit Custom vehicles solutions, biomass provider Rural Energy has partnered with Austrian will be used for transporting Hitachi’s boiler manufacturer, Herz, to develop the Herz Firematic 199kW HD. tougher, faster and more advanced power Specifically designed for energy intensive applications such as poultry tools to trade demonstration days, farms and leisure centres, the new design is based on the popular site visits and events. “The new fleet has Firematic 199kW model. Featuring the same reliable grate and boiler enough grunt and handling ability to safely design, the new HD version benefits from a larger body and combustion transport our precious cargo of powerful chamber which, in turn, delivers increased water volume and overall tools, from our corded range through to heating capacity. These modifications mean the new HD model benefits the very latest Hitachi 18V, 5.0Ah battery, from a greater thermal mass, enabling it to cope more effectively with cordless power tools,” explained Simon long operating periods – suitable for sectors where constant heat is required. Miller, brand manager. “Our new vans The redesigned combustion chamber and heat exchanger also allow for wider tolerances on the moisture will become a familiar sight to the trade content of the wood chip fuel source. The new HD model is able to produce the full 199kW output using over the coming year.” wood chip containing up to 40% moisture, without adversely affecting the operation of the boiler.
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CV222 New attachment for InSkew power driver Helifix has developed a more compact version of its Power Driver Attachment (PDA) used to install its high performance InSkew warm roof batten fixings. The new CV223 PDA is a third shorter than the original design, simplifying InSkew installation, with the added advantage of a lower price tag too. With the shorter PDA fitted to an SDS drill, roofing contractors start closer to the batten providing greater control, making InSkew safer and easier to install. Furthermore, those contractors who previously opted to use a hand-held installation tool with a hammer may now decide to upgrade to the new PDA which enables rapid, power-driven installation at a highly competitive price. InSkew is specifically designed for pitched, warm roof constructions to secure counter battens to rafters and passes through the insulation layer without adversely affecting its thermal properties. Guide to timber products Timbmet has released a new 96-page comprehensive Timber Product Guide. Be inspired by new website CV224 The company has been supplying timber AGB Hardware has launched a dedicated website to the UK market for over 70 years and where architects, designers and homeowners can be has an industry-leading range of offerings. inspired by Imago, the slimmest wood frame lift-and- Aside from more than 30 hardwood species slide door system on the market. Using its 60 years’ (most of which are FSC or PEFC certified), experience creating beautifully designed hardware Timbmet also provides a range of for windows and doors, AGB Hardware has put manufacturing services, including bespoke Imago Lift & Slide Doors at the cutting edge of mouldings and fire retardant products. timber lift-and-slide door technology with a frame The Timber Product Guide details all of these, visible thickness of just 2cm. The new Choose Imago includes technical information on the timber website offers specification advice, all the latest news on Imago and an extensive image gallery species available and, in addition, contains of Imago installations which asks the question: Why just live in a place when you can optimise the information on the Timbmet Flooring space? Customers can find their nearest Imago Lift & Slide Door supplier on the company website collection and Timbmet Engineered through Imago Points. Components (TEC).
DERBY VELODROME GETS A HIGH QUALITY FINISH THANKS TO SCHLÜTER-SYSTEMS
Nigel Tye, of Faulkner Browns Architects’, who specified the product, commented, “I chose this type of profile for its robust edge detailing which offers ideal protection for ceramic stairs. I also opted for yellow inserts to coordinate with the arena’s attractive colour scheme, which is based on the Olympic colours. “We always specify Schlüter’s profile products when we require robust detailing which will suit public areas and provide a high- quality appearance.” The state-of-the-art facility, which has already been described as ‘one of the most stunning sports venues in the country’ is set to open in early 2015. The cycle track stretches to 250 metres while the track infield is the size of 12 badminton courts and will host other sports including badminton, basketball, netball, wheelchair basketball, volleyball, martial arts, table tennis and trampolining. There will also be a 150-station gym, as well as group exercise studios and a cafe. The arena will also be able to transform into a music venue. Carl Stokes, Head of Marketing and Customer Service at Schlüter, commented, “We are very proud that are product was chosen to help this innovative new arena realise its vision and become a truly unique Flooring expert Schlüter-Systems has provided the perfect finishing venue equipped to welcome thousands of visitors through its doors.” touch to the eagerly awaited, brand new Derby Velodrome. Schlüter-®TREP-SE/-S/-B profiles feature a trapezoid-perforated Schlüter-Systems’ finishing profiles, Schlüter®-TREP-B, have been anchoring leg made of stainless steel or aluminium, which is secured used in the arena’s foyer. Suitable for use in areas subjected to heavy in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and supports a slip- pedestrian traffic, the stair nosing profiles are designed to protect resistant thermoplastic rubber wear surface. The tread surface of tiled stair edges and offer a visible, slip-resistant surface which is Schlüter®-TREP-SE/-S/-B is available in a variety of colours and can durable, safe and visually appealing. be replaced in case of damage or wear.
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CV225 FIRERAY clears condensation With the onset of autumn, lower temperatures can cause condensation to form on detector lenses and reflective prisms. This obscures the lens and prism, reducing the amount of infrared (IR) light reaching the detector. This has a similar effect to smoke and can lead to unwanted false alarms. To combat this issue, Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) has developed a new range of anti-condensation heaters for its FIRERAY range of optical beam smoke detectors and reflective prisms. The detector heater circulates a current of warm air over the lens, raising its ambient temperature by up to 10°C and maintaining the lens at an incrementally higher temperature than the surrounding air. This dramatically reduces the likelihood of condensation forming on the lens which, in turn, reduces the potential for false alarms.
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New salt eraser joins Pavetuf range Providing professional protection and cleaning for natural stone, Natural Paving Products’ (UK) Pavetuf range now includes a salt eraser designed to remove efflorescence and prevent its reappearance. After installation, it is common for salt to rise through and sit on the surface of stone paving, creating unwanted white marks. The new Pavetuf Salt Eraser is a specific cleaning agent that penetrates deep into the stone without harming the substrate, removing the problem and providing lasting protection. The powerful salt neutralising formulation can be applied to natural stone landscaping with peace of mind, as the water-based and environmentally-friendly cleaning agent does not alter the aesthetics of the stone. Easily applied using a spray or brush, Pavetuf Salt Eraser is simple to use and provides professional results. What’s more, its efficiency means that 1L of Pavetuf Salt Eraser will treat 5-10m2 of stone. CV12
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Kooltherm FireSleeve launched Limiting the spread of smoke and fire is a key consideration for any building owner. To ensure maximum protection, Kingspan Tarec has unveiled the Kooltherm FireSleeve, a slim solution which expands to several times its normal size in the event of fire, helping to seal service penetrations and reinstate the original fire rating of a building element. The Kooltherm FireSleeve comprises an intumescent layer inside a stainless steel facing and is sealed at both ends with compressible rings. When exposed to high levels of heat, the intumescent layer swells and forms a hard char which closes any gaps between the pipework and the penetration edge. The product achieves a two-hour fire integrity rating to BS EN 1366 and is particularly suited for use on fire rated constructions where inadequately sealed building service penetrations can act as a channel for smoke CV227 and flames.
Guiding you through CV228 the BIM wash Marley Eternit has launched an online tutorial showing how to find, download and use BIM objects for its range of clay roof tiles. The short video gives a quick tour of the company’s free online BIM Space and an overview of the Autodesk Revit files available for its range of clay plain tiles, as well as demonstrating how they can be applied to the user’s own designs. The video has been launched to help the increasing number of specifiers and designers who are making the transition to BIM on their projects. Marley Eternit’s BIM Space is free and, once registered, all users are given instant access to the full range of façades and fibre cement and clay roofing BIM objects. The video demonstrates how easy it is to download the Autodesk Revit files, which contain product data along with image files to create high quality 3D renderings of the roof.
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housebuilding target a pipedream without Government action
A decade on from the Barker report, DTZ has released research looking at what actions need to be taken to meet the chronic housing shortage in England. While the target of 200,000 new homes a year is achievable, say DTZ, it will require Government action and a significant public sector contribution...
In the ten years since the Barker Review of Housing Supply public sector playing a vastly bigger role. It requires the identified the need to build at least 200,000 homes a year, Government getting its hands dirty in everything from England’s chronic undersupply issue has worsened and the land assembly and infrastructure provision to planning and time has come for the Government to put its money where procurement. Setting targets in isolation simply repeats its mouth is, says DTZ in a report published on 21 October previous failures.” 2014. To achieve the levels necessary, DTZ argues capital In the report, A Decade On, DTZ outlines a national plan expenditure from the Government is required with housing to achieve the delivery of 200,000 new homes each year in prioritised over other elements of public expenditure due to England for a decade or more. The last time this figure, at the the huge social costs of failing to act. lower end of what is deemed necessary, was achieved in a single year was in 1980. In 2014, despite an improving Stickells said: “Investment by central and Local Government is economy, England will fall 60,000 short of the minimum the missing element for financing housebuilding compared requirement. to the 1960s and 1970s. Governments should capitalise on their ability to borrow cheaply to get new homes built at Jonathan Stickells, head of residential sector at DTZ, said: low cost. “The main political parties agree that we need to build at least 200,000 new homes a year and that our consistent failure to achieve this has huge economic and social consequences. At their recent conferences, each party made bold projections with the Lib Dems going as far as to say we need 300,000 a year for a decade. However, the devil is in the detail and, sadly, all three parties were woefully short of that.
“Building more than 200,000 homes a year is achievable – Our consistent failure we did it every single year of to achieve 200,000 new the 1970s – but the target will homes a year has huge remain fantasy without the “economic and social consequences...
DTZ CV235 “Housing is an asset that appreciates in value and the landlords to encourage efficient use of space and speedy Government needs to think like a property developer. release of land and buildings for other uses. Land assets Once new homes are built, it can sell these assets to should also be used strategically to foster innovation in individuals or investors, freeing up resources for investment housing delivery and to support structural change in in building new homes. If this is done, the impact on overall the sector. This will often mean using land as part of an Government borrowing would be manageable, but the investment package, rather than just selling land at market potential relief to the welfare budget could be substantial.” value.
There is an overdue need, the report also argues, for a Alongside the need for capital expenditure, DTZ argues the comprehensive plan looking at the implications of housing Government must be prepared to empower and properly targets for both public and private investment, the level resource planners. Another hurdle to expanding output is that of mortgage funding required, the capacity of the the process of securing consent to build new homes and the housebuilding sector and its supply chain. No Government regulation of building standards is far more complex now over the past 30 years has produced such a plan, which would than in the 1960s and 1970s. Complexity adds cost and time. also need to address what additional resource will be required to process the increased level of applications through the Jonathan Stickells added: “The overarching structure of planning system and whether the skilled personnel to regional planning has been swept away since Kate Barker manage and deliver all of this activity are available. wrote her report and England currently lacks a body that can Cross-party support and a credible plan will help convince take a strategic overview at a sub-regional level to identify the housebuilding and construction sectors to make the sites for new settlements. investment in personnel necessary to hit the targets. “Local Government capacity needs to be significantly The delivery of 200,000 homes per annum for a decade can boosted, as delivering 200,000 new homes will double only be achieved with sufficient land for development at a the planning applications workload. Joint planning teams reasonable cost in the right locations. As release of public land working across two or possibly more authorities could has been poor thus far, DTZ advocates central Government provide the breadth of professional skills and experience applying financial incentives and penalties to public sector that is currently missing.”
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CV240 Redrow Homes opts for Jutland cement slates CV241 Jutland fibre cement slates from Cembrit have been installed on a development of heritage-styled new homes in Somerset. Built by Redrow Homes, the development is located on the outskirts of Wellington in the County and the Jutlands have been installed on 33 of the 112 new build homes to help achieve an Arts and Crafts inspired traditional exterior for each property. North Roofing of Somerset used Jutland slates to ensure the project achieved the desired architectural and period detail for the property. Jutland slates are created with a smooth surface which offers an aesthetically pleasing finish. They are also lightweight, pre-holed and have consistent dimensions. The slates can be cut with hand tools – all that is required is a scribe and straight edge – and no power tools with associated dust Luxury specification suppression equipment are necessary. Jutland slates are manufactured to the highest European A development of luxury apartments in the standards and are suitable for all types of projects. Lake District has used NEACO’s Spectrum stainless steel balustrade and balconies to provide a suitably high aesthetic. SSQ is king of Castle Lane CV242 Incorporating tinted glass panel infills, Installed across the pitched roofs of two new apartment buildings Spectrum is extensively featured on bespoke in Castle Lane – a mixed-use development overlooking the historic Juliet balconies and balcony terraces in Swansea Castle, SSQ’s Del Carmen Ultra slate has helped to create keeping with the properties’ luxury an impressive look and feel that is also in keeping with conservation specification. Alan Green, managing director requirements. With the local planning authorities stating a strict need at NEACO, said: “Our stainless balustrade has for natural slate to be used, as artificial slate would not meet heritage attracted a number of recent specifications at guidelines, SSQ’s Del Carmen Ultra was a suitable fit. Having been used high-end residential developments designed on previous projects where the need to meet heritage standards was of for the luxury market. The product’s defining primary importance, Del Carmen proved suitable. Julian Morgan from quality is a superior aesthetic achieved with Holder Mathias Architects said: “Considering aesthetics, SSQ’s Del hand finished, satin polished components and Carmen offers a look that is similar to that found with Welsh slate but clean, sharp intersection lines created by true with added benefits – not only is it available at a significantly lower cost, unidirectional polishing. It is also extremely it is also incredibly durable.’ versatile and durable.”
CV243 Adding a distinctive twist CV244 Faceted glass balcony balustrades, manufactured and installed by Sapphire, have been chosen to enhance the visual spectacle of Baltimore Tower, London’s latest landmark for luxury living. Each apartment in the 46- storey building has its own private balcony which varies in size as the apartment levels rise, while the outer balcony ring shifts and steps slightly to create the tower’s distinctive flowing twist. The centre apartment core also rotates at levels 8, 22 and 29 to correspond with the alignment of the balcony ring. The project’s challenging specification, requiring in excess of 1,000 tonnes of glass for the balcony balustrade and glass floors, is a showcase for Sapphire’s intelligent engineered solutions and personal service from concept to completion. Balustrades for integrated balconies to apartments in Baltimore Reynaers at Home helps drive Tower are being manufactured by Sapphire using its Crystal frameless, structural glass system. Passivhaus delivery in the UK Reynaers at Home has highlighted architects’ concerns surrounding CV245 FDS fire strategy for new residential project sustainability and energy efficiency in FDS Consult has been appointed to provide a comprehensive fire residential housing. Head of Reynaers at strategy for a London residential project. Based in Bow, the Grade II listed Home, Hugh Moss said: “In our architects’ St Clement’s Hospital will be converted into more than 250 houses and survey, 57% of British architects said the apartments. Brought on board due to its previous work with the site’s most popular industry trend today in developer, Linden Homes, FDS Consult will be responsible for creating a residential housing was energy efficiency. fire strategy document for the development, which presents the added When asked what most homes were complexity of working with the building’s existing structure due to its missing, some 13% responded with the listed status. Once complete, the development will consist of 16 houses issue of sustainability.” Both of these and 236 apartments, alongside community accommodation, commercial topics are addressed with the CS range spaces, a café/restaurant and residential car parking areas. Adrian Bohr, of aluminium windows from Reynaers managing director at Linden Homes Eastern, said: “The St Clement’s at Home, which offers some of the best Hospital project will provide much-needed additional housing for the area technical performances of an aluminium and, by bringing FDS Consult on board, we can ensure that these homes system available on the market today. will meet all relevant fire safety standards.”
ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card FIRE SAFETY AND COMFORT COOLING FROM SE CONTROLS FOR NEW LONDON APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT Notting Hill Housing Group’s 108 home This was achieved by the use of 0.5 m2 development at Micawber Street in permanently open louvres at roof level and Hackney is using an innovative smoke within the stairwell, while also utilising the control system from SE Controls to not automatic smoke dampers on each floor to only provide smoke-free escape routes in vent heat into the smoke shaft. Dedicated the event of a fire, but also ensure that day- smoke ventilation roof vents were also to-day temperatures in communal areas installed, which automatically over-ride the and corridors are kept at comfortable levels natural ventilation system in the event of a fire. for residents. In normal day-to-day operation, cooler air Initially, the six-storey building was enters the building via the main doors, which designed with a mechanical ventilation are held open by electro-magnetic devices, system and a separate dedicated and flows across the lobby before being environmental shaft to help cool the exhausted through the ventilation system’s building and address the overheating effect roof vents. While the lobby temperature is caused as a by-product of routing heating controlled by a tamper proof thermostat, in distribution pipework in building voids to the event of a fire, the lobby doors and optimise space. smoke dampers close automatically, except SE Controls was invited to evaluate this the one located on the fire floor. This allows system by conducting a thermal modelling smoke to be drawn from the corridor, in to analysis on the building and worked closely the smoke shaft and away from the stairwell with the design team and contractor, to maintain a smoke free escape route. Ardmore Construction, to engineer a The entire system is controlled by combined smoke control and networking the smoke ventilation system’s environmental solution. Based on SE smoke dampers on each floor with SE Controls’ SHEVTEC® system, which utilises Controls’ OS2 controllers incorporating OS the building’s existing smoke shafts for link network cards. In addition, the system natural ventilation, significant thermal also incorporates an SE Controls NVLogiQ performance improvements were achieved room controller in the fist floor lobby core along with major cost savings on the to monitor and log the system’s project. performance for future analysis and tuning.
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stormwater management solutions
With average UK annual temperatures predicted to rise by up to 2.5°C over the next 70 years, climate change is already driving the need for innovative drainage solutions. Rod Green, principal engineer at Polypipe, provides an insight into flexible design...
As the population make space for water – enhancing both biodiversity continues to grow and amenity. and our cities are ever The majority of rainfall events in the UK are very small expanding, providing in depth, typically less than 5mm. This water can be easily a considered approach intercepted and captured for re-use within the site boundary to water management at shallower depths. during project design Shallow installations offer major benefits against traditional is increasingly drainage installations. In built-up city environments, important. If we do for example, the space in which water management solutions not prioritise and can be utilised is limited due to the proximity of neighbouring manage water and developments, with the building’s footprint sometimes water quality more providing the only space in which to work. effectively, then, Plastic geocellular systems can be used to create shallow in the not too distant future, we will not SuDS add value by using rainwater as a resource have enough water to sustain the environment and life. On average, a non-domestic building uses approximately 2,600L of water per day, with up to 80% of potable water delivered for non potable use, such as flushing toilets and urinals. This poses a real threat to the sustainable supply of essential clean drinking water, so it is more important than ever to conserve and manage water in and around today’s buildings. Modular rainwater component systems can be used to create effective and sustainable building water management systems. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) not only reduce run off from rainfall, they can also add value by using the rainwater Geocellular systems are as a resource, treating the capable of collecting and surface water run off to retaining almost three times reduce pollution and help “more water than a typical Continued on page 34... aggregate sub-base Rod Green Polypipe Anua Water & Wastewater TTrreatmeent Range
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structural water reservoirs. These geocellular systems, rainwater to naturally soak into the ground CV250 consisting of lightweight, robust modular cells, and encouraging natural groundwater recharge are interlocked to create a load-supporting raft below (where applicable). any hardstanding area. As well as having the innate strength It is possible to harvest and treat rainwater for re-use, to cope with trafficked loads, geocellular systems incorporate supplying non-potable outlets such as WC and urinal a high void ratio, typically 95%, and can provide rainwater flushing cisterns, laundry and vehicle washing and irrigation. storage, attenuation and infiltration. The development of new geotextiles allows designers to Geocellular systems are capable of collecting and retaining manage pollution at its source and protect natural water almost three times more water than a typical aggregate sub- resources from both diffuse and point pollution (accidental base, providing a vital first stage in the process of water spills, for example). Therefore, it is possible to protect and management helping developers, designers and contractors enhance water quality and help architects and landscape provide solutions that can intercept rainwater at source, designers create a natural environment within the urban on roofs, podiums and any hardstanding areas within the landscape. site boundary. By involving manufactures at the concept design stage Source control allows the run-off flow rates from the and drawing on their expertise, the design team can develop building and site-wide drainage system to be managed effective, engineered solutions for the management of rainfall more effectively, using above and below ground-flow and surface water based on current legislation and guidance control devices to mimic the natural flow of water to achieve real commercial and environmental benefits while and reduce the impact on downstream flooding. complementing the individual building’s shape or available Infiltration is used as much as possible, allowing the space on site.
ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card HARMER DRAINAGE – SETTING THE INDUSTRY STANDARD Alumasc’s Harmer Drainage is a leading brand in nickel, bronze or satin stainless finishes. the building drainage market, representing over 40 years of drainage innovation. Built on the SML Soil & Waste Drainage – the benchmark philosophy of continual development, the Harmer The well-established Harmer SML lightweight cast range is constantly adapting to suit the ever- iron soil and waste system remains one of the changing demands of the marketplace. most specified systems for high-demand applications such as public buildings, schools, The NEW Floor Drain range colleges, high-rise office Harmer Floor Drain is a well- blocks and healthcare established range, which has facilities. HARMER FLOOR DRAINS HARMER ROOF OUTLETS received extensive development The entire range has and recent re-launch. It has long recently been brought up Harmer Roof Outlets been the product of choice for to new UK CE Mark The Harmer Roof drainage range provides a single high-demand applications and requirements and BBA source of innovative drainage solutions with a has been extended to include certification 05/4191. comprehensive range of materials and product cast iron, stainless steel and Pipes and fittings meet permutations to allow maximum flexibility for aluminium, making it the most European Standard BS EN architects and specifiers. The range consists of comprehensive floor drainage 877, showing full aluminium, cast iron, stainless steel and range on the UK market. compliance with EU insulated polyurethane outlets. Cast iron is ideal for plant manufacturing, testing and room and other industrial technical performance Team Growth applications where an asphalt HARMER SML SOIL & WASTE requirements. To add to To support the on-going product development, or composite floor exists. The new stainless steel Harmer SML’s existing list of accreditations, it is Alumasc’s dedicated Harmer team has been further range is a versatile high-performance drainage now Kitemark approved by the British Standards enhanced by the appointment of additional Drainage solution, featuring floor drains, channel drains Institute (BSI) to the BS EN 877: 1999 standard Specialist Area Sales Managers, a new Harmer and shower and wet room drainage, whilst the for cast iron pipes and fittings. Technical Manager and most recently Steve Durdant- aluminium floor drain range, provides effective This autumn, Harmer will be launching BIM Hollamby who joined Alumasc Rainwater and Harmer and attractive interior drainage solutions, in content for its entire SML range. Drainage in August as Managing Director.
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CV255 Prevention minimises maintenance CV256 Every 30 seconds in the UK, a boiler breaks down – most often as a result of poor water treatment. In fact, research shows that 99.5% of heat exchanger and pump components which fail during the boiler’s warranty period come from systems without quality water treatment, while approximately 87% of boiler call-outs are to systems without correct water treatment. SystemCare from water treatment specialist Sentinel is a proven and cost- effective way to ensure high standards of water treatment, A sustainable range thus overcoming the inconvenience and cost of boiler Over the past 25 years, Anua has built up breakdowns, as well as protecting boiler manufacturer warranties. SystemCare allows the a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the specification and delivery of best practice heating system protection. Using SystemCare, customers design and manufacture of sustainable not only receive market-leading treatment and testing but can also benefit by allowing Sentinel to clean water solutions, tailored to meet completely manage the delivery of water treatment services, absolutely free. the requirements of the regulators and residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. The Platinum New Sanicubic XL CV257 Wastewater Treatment System is an advanced, The new Sanicubic XL from Saniflo has a large 120L tank sustainable technology utilising naturally capacity and can take waste water from multiple appliances occurring micro-organisms for enhanced at any one time in situations where traditional drainage doesn’t effluent treatment. The benefits include robust allow, is too difficult to access or too expensive to install. and highly effective treatment; low energy Based on the proven Sanicubic range installed in domestic, consumption and maintenance requirements commercial, retail and industrial premises throughout the and near-silent operation. The Puraflo Biofilter UK, the XL is the first pump in the Saniflo range to use Vortex features naturally occurring peat media to technology whereby the waste is broken down as it passes treat effluent as it filters through the modules. through the pump chamber rather than by cutter blades. Its flexible modular design ensures ease of The waste then passes through discharge pipework of either installation offering energy efficiency with 80 or 100mm width and can be pumped along a distance of 100m and upwards to 10m. The vortex ultra low running costs. The biofilter is suited principle of this product helps to eliminate the danger of clogging. The Sanicubic XL also has two easy to seasonal applications with variable loading access hatches in the top of the unit to assist with maintenance and servicing. conditions.
CV258 Fine tune flood prevention CV259 Hydro International’s free Hydro-Brake Optimum Design Tool provides integrated online support for engineers to validate and output detailed design drawings from the Hydro International website. The tool also mirrors the capabilities within Micro Drainage, providing engineers with a flow control sizing engine allowing the ability to explore and visualise design options. Hydraulic modelling data can also be exported. Since its launch in 2012, Hydro-Brake Optimum has set new standards in design versatility with its ability to achieve up to 15% additional stormwater storage savings compared to conventional vortex flow controls. Independently certified by the BBA and WRc, Hydro-Brake Optimum is the only vortex flow control whose physical geometry Just the ticket can be precision engineered to fine-tune the all-important hydraulic design curve. ACO’s space-saving stormwater attenuation tank, StormBrixx, has played an important role in the completion of CV260 No-touch flush valves the challenging groundworks phase at Robert Pearson & Company has supplied Dallas Burston Polo Network Rail’s Didcot Parkway station Club with water saving, no-touch, sensor operated WC Flushvalves. redevelopment in Oxfordshire. Water savings are achieved by way of the efficient electronic Main contractor, Balfour Beatty sought flushvalve which has an adjustable open period a sustainable surface water management so you can optimise the amount of water used solution that could be installed quickly, per flush. It also means that, especially when with minimal disruption – and the modular retro-fitted to old larger cisterns, you do not design offered by StormBrixx provided need to flush all the water from the cistern the answer. The project will result in an (suitable for flushing trough applications), attractive and efficient interchange for meaning that the cistern water re-fill time is public and private transport, ensuring it quicker. This is useful in busy applications has the capacity to meet future travel (eg: MOTO Motorway Services has fitted these nationwide across all demand as the number of people living its sites and seen huge water savings). The no-touch sensor operation and working in the area increases. is both hygienic and easy to operate.
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A timely rainwater solution Alumasc Rainwater has provided a bespoke Rainwater System to the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake – just a few weeks prior to the 2014 ® Open Championship. As part of key preparations for the world-famous Hydro-Brake Optimum tournament, the rainwater system on the Clubhouse was in need of some refurbishment, but works had to be carried out within a tight timeframe Designg ToTool of eight weeks in order for it to be completed in time for the competition. Alumasc’s pre-painted cast iron system was chosen for the massive savings it offers by cancelling out the need for having to paint several coats A free software toool to help engineers on site. The specification of a painted factory finish completely removed the need for post- CV261 installation paintwork, saving the Golf Club around 60% on installation time and 30% on cost. Furber Roofing installed approximately 100m of Alumasc’s painted cast iron rainwater system around all elevations of the clubhouse.
Home is where CV262 Grundfos is Grundfos offers a comprehensive range of products that will enables installation of the ultimate technology throughout the entire home. Whether this involves macerators, heating, water supply, water boosting, drainage, rainwater harvesting and submersible applications – with Grundfos you can be sure that the solution will deliver the optimal pump solution. Some of the company’s range may not be as well known; take the Grundfos SP submersible range that is a cost-effective solution that delivers energy efficient, trouble-free operation in applications that require efficient water handling from ground extraction. Grundfos Unilift models offer safe disposal of grey wastewater from a number of appliances at once.
CV263 Enhanced lab services Generates dimensioned drawings and Fernox provides essential technical expertise and support for its customers as well as offering diagnostic and analysis water sample testing. With demand for its Try the design tool at: System Health Check service increasing, www.hydrobrakeoptimum.com the company has made a significant investment into its UK laboratories, increasing size and capacity, appointing new and dedicated staff members as well as installing £200,000 worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The Fernox System Health Check is a postal water sampling service, For further information call the offering an accurate diagnosis of a central heating system’s condition Hydro-Brake® hotline: 01275 337937 along with treatment advice. The ISO 9001 accredited process is managed or visit www.hydro-int.com Stormwater Solutions at the company’s laboratory. Fernox’s new, modern facility is double the Turning Water Around...® size of its predecessor and now benefits from six team members dedicated to processing System Health Checks. CV22
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DECC leads by example in energy-saving washroom upgrades
Building owners and facilities managers can make their buildings more sustainable by following the example of the Government department responsible for helping the UK reduce energy consumption. Peter Jackson, business development manager at LowEnergyHandDryers.com explains...
The Department for Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has and disposing of waste. It also wanted to reduce energy improved its own sustainability credentials by replacing consumption of hand dryers by installing the lowest power inefficient hand dryers and paper towels in washrooms rated solutions available and cutting usage of power when throughout its offices – and the results are significant. in standby mode. With the responsibility of making sure the UK has secure, Crucially, DECC specified that energy efficiency must be clean, affordable energy supplies and promoting international assessed in energy per dry rather than just kilowatts (kW), action to mitigate climate change, DECC leads by example as some hand dryers take longer to dry hands than others. in continuously reviewing how it operates its main central London offices to ensure optimum sustainability. As part of its Greening Government Commitments, which set ambitious targets for the range of Government activities across 21 central Government departments, amongst others, the DECC sustainability team is continuously reviewing five key target areas – greenhouse gas emissions, domestic flights, waste, paper consumption and water consumption. In 2012, DECC explored the potential with its facilities management company, Interserve, to find the most energy efficient, sustainable and user-friendly replacement hand dryers for its numerous washrooms throughout its HQ buildings – 3 Whitehall Place and 55 Whitehall. DECC identified a number of key requirements which could be measured in order to assess payback and projected savings. Firstly, it wanted to eliminate paper towels and reduce waste The removal of paper disposal costs, as well as the towels cut waste number of man-hours by 8.2 tonnes involved in collecting “Peter Jackson LowEnergyHandDryers.com CV270 Finally, DECC wanted to improve the washrooms’ environment savings on the order of £18,000 per annum, representing rapid for staff and minimise noise levels. payback.” The actual payback period was calculated to be only Cut and dried solution 17.2 months (based on DECC’s five-day working week). The solution adopted by DECC was to install 54 low Technology drives the savings energy hand dryers, sourced by its facilities management Switching from paper towels to hand dryers delivers an company with supply and installation organised by instant visual transformation in the tidiness of the washroom LowEnergyHandDryers.com which fulfils contracts with – and waste bins take longer to fill too. But the key to the schools, hospitals and local authorities across the UK. improvements required by DECC and numerous other DECC’s brief is exactly the kind of thing that the latest building operators is delivered as a result of the latest generation of hand dryers will effectively address and now, technology inside hand dryers. with a year of data behind it, the figures demonstrate how. The evolution of the technology which delivers the drying In the Greening Government Commitments report published capability means it is now possible to install units with heated in December 2013, DECC reported good progress towards drying with a rating of 0.9kW, or just 0.65kW with the heater meeting its waste reduction commitments. It states that turned off. For organisations like DECC, that gives the DECC has seen a 14% reduction in waste in 2012/13 opportunity to use the lower energy setting in washrooms compared to the 2009/10 baseline, with part of this where the ambient temperature is acceptable for drying, improvement attributed to the installation of the such as during summer months. hand dryers and the phasing out of paper towels. Minimising energy consumption when not in use is also key Its assessment is that the removal of paper towels in March to delivering energy savings. Solutions like the low energy 2012, compensated for by a switch to a new generation of hand dryers installed at DECC have a very low standby usage of just dryers, is projected to cut waste by 8.2 tonnes, which alone 0.1kW. In addition, the drying time is cut to just 10-12 represents 4% of the reduction target on the 2009/10 baseline. seconds to further minimise energy use and noise is The energy savings are also highlighted. DECC reports that minimised too with levels limited to just 70dBa. the hand dryers use significantly less energy both in use and Compare today’s performance standards to those during standby periods which “will also help to drive cost of previous generations and the difference is significant.
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CV275 New collection from Polyrey Making the selection of surfaces simple, Polyrey is launching CV276 its new Washroom Collection 2017 brochure and sample card, giving specifiers access to HPL, compact solid grade laminate and melamine-faced chipboard suitable for washroom use. Showing just how colour, pattern, wood effects and even bespoke designs can impact washrooms across a variety of commercial and public spaces, the new, easy-to-handle tool details an array of surface options for everywhere from cubicle partitions and doors to surrounds, vanity worktops and splash backs. Detailing sizes, specifications and suitability, as well as featuring the light reflectance value of each décor, the new Washroom Collection 2017 literature is suitable for designers looking to create striking washrooms. Stylish stone Rustic Travertine, one of the most recent New website is easier to navigate CV277 additions to Showerwall’s waterproof Twyford has upgraded its website to create a fresh, laminate wall panelling system, reflects new look and make it easier for specifiers, retailers, the latest trend for stones and granites architects and end users to find the information they need in neutral colours in bathroom interiors on the company’s full product portfolio. The new-look site without the price-tag, providing an easy- showcases the ranges in Twyford’s New Energy Collection installation, easy maintenance alternative as the focal point of the homepage and has features to tiles. Rustic Travertine mirrors the look including brochure downloads, showroom and stockist of real stone but, as a laminate panel, search facilities and an area packed with hints and tips is lightweight to handle, easy to cut and for bathroom planning. A dedicated area for professionals install. Where real stone requires ongoing includes the SpecMaster – Twyford’s online product specification tool for architects, designers, maintenance to keep it sealed, Rustic specifiers and contractors – as well as access to technical specifications, details of the latest Travertine does not need re-treating and regulations and links to Twyford’s strategic partners. Improved filters allow searches by the style can be cleaned with normal bathroom of suite and size of bathroom, to generate a multitude of product choices to suit any home. products. It is also vastly cheaper than real stone. Rustic Travertine is one of six new design additions, extending the CV278 Argenta tap is competitively priced Showerwall range to 39 laminate designs The popular Argenta pull-out spray tap from Carron Phoenix in total. They respond to popular has been re-sourced from a new supplier to offer a more customer demand for easy-living neutrals competitive price point, giving retailers the benefit of a with Rustic Travertine Gloss, Natural stronger selling opportunity with a five-year guaranteed Marble Gloss, and Bianco Stardust, as well quality tap. Formerly £379, the tap now retails at £279 inc VAT. as the growing trend for bolder statement With its pull-out spray, Argenta is a hard-working, high- stones such as Breccia and Grigio Marble. performance tap that copes admirably with the rigours of a Showerwall provides an easily installed, demanding kitchen. The Argenta can be used as a conventional high performance and decorative solution tap or as a pull-out spray and the flow rate can be switched between standard and spray simply by for shower enclosures, bath surrounds pressing the button on the spray head. The spout is directional through 180° with a reach of 225mm, and wall panelling, which is guaranteed plus a 500mm hose. It has an easy operation joy stick lever for hot and cold water and on/off for 15 years. functionality. A New Collection of Thermostatic Mixer Atmos Showers Options
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CV279 Preferred supplier status for Methven UK CV280 Methven UK has become the preferred supplier of bathroom brassware and showering solutions to housebuilder Wainhomes. Wainhomes, which has developments across the north and south west of England, was looking to upgrade the specification of its new build bathrooms and installed basin and bath taps from Deva by Methven’s Insignia range of brassware. Following a successful trial, Insignia has now become the standard specification for all Wainhomes’ future sites. As part of Wainhomes’ commitment to accessibility and the Code for Sustainable Homes, the company also conducted a trial of Methven’s Maku cool-to-touch thermostatic bar shower. Methven’s most Colourful bespoke kitchens affordable Satinjet shower to date, Maku includes a safety temperature hot stop at 38° with an Colour matched to co-ordinate with City override button for those who want a warmer shower and an eco flow control for reduced water University’s striking new way-finding system, consumption. Elfin Kitchens has designed and supplied 17 cluster kitchens for Pure City, a regeneration project for the university’s campus in Easy to install wall panelling CV281 Islington, London. The company has also Bushboard’s Nuance range of bathroom laminate wall panels are supplied 479 bespoke kitchens for the lightweight to handle and easy to install, ensuring a 100% water- development’s studio and twin apartments impervious surface. Nuance also earns top marks for looks with as well as 23 accessible kitchens. Maximising premium quality granite and stone designs available that create space was critical for this project and Elfin luxurious looks that today’s customers want but at a very reasonable worked closely with project architect TP cost. Unlike any other brand on the market, Nuance panels can be Bennett to do just that. TP Bennett had jointed and finished without any extrusions, creating a seamless and worked with Elfin on a similar previous visually superior look. Two of the five panel sizes available include a development to design a suitable kitchen slim postformed edge that can be used to create a neat finishing configuration for which Elfin had provided solution as pictured on this corner shower cubicle in Dolce Vita True a prototype. For the cluster kitchens, which Scale design. Five different panel options are available overall offering provide preparation and cooking facilities for the design freedom to create wetrooms and level access showering, up to 16 students communally, Elfin colour- as well as for conventional shower enclosures and around baths. matched the units to three RAL colours.
CV282 Proof of wetroom success CV283 Particularly suitable for use in the creation of wetrooms, the Aquatecnic Aquaproof system is available from Delta Membrane Systems. Already well known in the construction industry for the supply of a host of damp proofing products for many uses, including basement refurbishments, the company now ventures into a fresh market with the Aquaproof range. Developed specifically to prevent water leakage from tiled areas – including wetrooms, shower areas, bathrooms and kitchens – Aquaproof is compatible with a wide range of substrates. These include ply sheeting, shower tray formers, plasterboard, mdf, cementitious screed and the most commonly available waterproof construction boards. Aquaproof creates a fully tanked room preventing damage to walls and floors and ensures there is no leakage into adjacent rooms. One of the benefits of the system Supporting Children in Need is that it can tolerate normal levels of movement in a room and does not become brittle with age. Twyford’s Bathroom Singer of the Year competition is gathering momentum with companies across the industry getting on CV284 Addition to range offers contemporary elegance board to sing a song and raise funds for Geberit has introduced a new addition to its best-selling Monolith sanitary Children in Need. German kitchen brand module, with the Geberit Monolith Plus. Featuring the same sleek, elegant Pronorm, retailer Ultimo Kitchens in glass frontage as the original model, this latest addition not only conceals Wilmslow and Home Boutique in Dublin all plumbing neatly out of sight but also integrates a wealth of technology are among the first to post their 90- to raise the comfort levels in the contemporary bathroom. Available in a second entries, with further pledges for choice of white or black glass, the elegant sanitary module has a discreet songs made by Cosentino, Porcelanosa, and indirect ComfortLight, providing a warm glow behind the module, Methven, Ideal Bathrooms and surface which is automatically activated as the user approaches. This is useful materials distributor, IDS. The KBB trade when using the bathroom at night, or for creating a calming ambience titles have also pledged their support at bath-time. Geberit Monolith Plus also features an integrated odour but so far are keeping tight-lipped about extraction unit, filling the space with clean, fresh air even in bathrooms their entries. Entrants can log on to with minimal natural ventilation. Geberit Monolith Plus can be connected www.twyfordbathroomsinger.co.uk to existing water and drainage connections, without any major structural for full details of how to register. changes or even retiling being necessary.
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It’s a time of great change for the ventilation sector. Against the backdrop of increasing health, safety and energy-efficiency legislation, revised Building Regulations and an upturn in commercial and consumer gravitation towards sustainability, the ventilation category has benefited from a dramatic increase in demand. The result has been an explosion of new and exceptionally innovative products and this is just the beginning, as John-Paul Bailey, product manager for heating and ventilation at Newey & Eyre explains...
There is no doubt about it; ventilation is big business. While once a relatively stagnant product area, the ventilation category has crept quietly out of the recession as an innovation leader. In fact, according to the most recent AMA reports the HVAC market in the UK stands at an estimated total value of more than £1bn at manufacturer’s prices, a large part of which can be attributed to the growing demand for ventilation.
So, why is it that there’s now so much money in this particular product sector? The first reason is a growing awareness about the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). With the arrival of the revised Building Regulations Part L in 2010 resulting in a greater airtightness of buildings, there has been a newly found focus on the impact of air quality on health and wellbeing; not just in accordance with the revised Part F, but all round.
Then, of course, there’s been the onslaught of legislation; the ErP Directive, ODS Regulation, the CODE for Sustainable Homes, SAP, the imminent Green Investment Bank, to name but a few, not to mention a number of Government green incentives.
And so, collectively such factors have driven the UK to be a much more environmentally-conscious nation, bringing with it a huge market shift from traditional ventilation products to low-carbon alternatives. The onus then is on architects, contractors and installers to get to grips with the newest developments and, in turn, reap the financial benefits – today. A good example is continuous running ventilation systems such as MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation) or MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) which have previously been the preserve of new build properties or those undergoing major refurbishments due to the need for long runs of ducting to individual rooms from a centrally sited unit. However, these technologies are now available for single room applications and are designed to easily retro-fit existing 4” and 6” fans.
One of the fast emerging solutions of the moment is the decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, which provides an effective yet simple way of improving a building’s ventilation and air quality. Designed to work with natural air infiltration, these continuous running fans control the air path through the home. They prevent the migration of damaging humidity and pollutants, and are suitable for retrofitting.
More so, BEAMA’s guidance Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems Associated with Fabric Improvements challenges Green Deal roviders to specify continuous ventilation with insulation packages to ensure good indoor air quality. Thus, with the Government recently announcing a new £100m budget for the next phase of the Green Deal home CV325 improvement fund, sales of continuous dMEV systems, which are already growing in popularity, are set to soar.
There are various products on the market which control humidity and ventilation ranging from Lo-Carbon Centra from Vent-Axia (recently awarded the Quiet Mark by the Noise Abatement Society (NAS)), through to Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Tempra which offers a balanced ventilation system (i.e. both intake and extract) for a single room through to the Tempra which incorporates a manual summer bypass to ensure that when it is warm outside, it operates on extract only. This extract-only setting helps keep occupants cool by closing off the intake from outside. The HVAC market in the UK Times are changing. Amid the backdrop of an increasingly stands at an estimated total regulated society and heightened onus on energy efficiency, there is a much greater demand for ventilation solutions value of more than £1bn at which bring benefits that include legislative compliance, “manufacturer’s prices energy efficiency, healthy air quality and, in turn, a happy customer. Therefore, for the shrewd installer looking to tap www.amaresearch.co.uk into this new profit potential, it is time to get on board with the newest ventilation solutions and go with the flow.
ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card Whether a new-build or renovation Contemporary designs from the Focus The Gyrofocus is just one of several project, it is the internal finishing that range, combined with high efficiency suspended designs from the range which will most probably be the greatest ratings, will bring the end user also provides wall-mounted, floor- influence on how a property is judged. something that is visually stunning and standing, single or doubled fronted built Taking that ‘extra step’ with the interior effective in terms of heating the room. in fires and corner options too. Focus can reap huge dividends, and the even cater for al fresco living with a inclusion of any one of the highly Designed and produced in France, Focus range of outside fires and BBQ’s individual Focus fire designs from fires have been a popular choice for Each fire is made to order, by hand, Diligence International will certainly decades. The Gyrofocus was the first ensuring a touch of individuality. makes its mark. offering in what is now an exclusive collection of designs. Launched in 1968, Diligence International offers guidance As the reality of winter strikes, the this timeless and classic shape is with the choice of fire, and the design aesthetic beauty and warmth generated suitable for rooms where a design of installation. An experienced Hetas by a wood-burning fire will again be statement is called for. It can be the team is also on hand to ensure correct very much in demand. Fossil fuel prices centrepiece of a lounge or located in an fitting is carried out, allowing the fire to remain unstable, which has resulted in a entrance hall to provide a warm bring many years of superb measurable increase in the desire for welcome for visitors. performance. wood burning fires and stoves. Using seasoned wood to produce up to Focus fires from Diligence International 6kW of heat, the Gyrofocus brings a host make the design statement we are all of benefits to the user including ease of looking for. maintenance and a fireguard for safety.
It is a suspended creation using a specially designed ball bearing system which allows the fireplace to be rotated 360° enabling it to face different parts of a room which is fantastic for today’s open plan living. Internal components are supplied to individual room dimensions ensuring a truly bespoke feature. The fires are available in a matt black or an optional grey finish. CV28 exodraft Ltd Unit 4b Lancaster Court, Coronation Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3TD Tel:Tel: 01494 01494 465166 www.exodraft.co.uk
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CV295 Think smart with the new Logic HIU CV296 Ideal Commercial Boilers has launched its new range of Logic Heat Interface Units (HIUs), the latest heating system solution designed to maximise efficiency in multi-residential buildings served by a central boiler plant. Providing localised control for residents, the Logic HIU operates as an interface between the centralised heating plant, usually consisting of one or more commercial condensing boilers, and the central heating and domestic hot water system within each individual dwelling. Depending on the type of fuel used, this type of system can improve the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) rating of a building and assist in achieving target ratings under the Code for Sustainable Homes requirements. In addition to delivering maximum A thermally-efficient solution energy efficiency as a result of heating and hot water being controlled by an In tall buildings, heat losses can be increased electronic control to match demand, the Logic HIU features a fully insulated by around 20% unless an adequate means cover that dramatically reduces heat loss to increase energy savings still further. of de-stratification is designed into any high bay heating system. A simple to install, economical and fuel-efficient system has CV297 Consort provides the heat been developed by Ambi-Rad that uses first Consort Claudgen, UK manufacturer of electric heating physical principles to keep warm air gently products, has published its latest catalogue, heat, which circulating, maintaining constant comfort introduces a host of new products. New additions to the temperatures without the need for additional range include wireless controlled air curtains, 1,500mm- costly high level equipment. An air rotation wide recessed and surface-mounted air curtains, powerful heating system works in a completely commercial fan heaters, Low Surface Temperature (LST) panel different way from most other warm air heaters, radiant ceiling tile heaters, the stylish Tuscany radiator heating systems. A high airflow, Low air as well as a number of other new products. All of these are velocity unit positioned at floor level draws in detailed in the catalogue along with the established panel cool air at floor level and discharges It at high heaters, convectors, fan heaters, downflows, towel rails and level across the roof space. The units rotate LST heaters. This comprehensive range of domestic and the cool air normally located at floor level, and commercial electric heating is also shown on the company’s mixes it with the warmer high level air causing new website. it to fall and be drawn back down to low level.
CV298 Re-igniting discussions CV299 Bringing the benefits of biomass heating into the spotlight, Rural Energy, in partnership with South East Wood Fuels, is inviting guests to a day of seminars and roundtable discussions at The Keep, East Sussex’s state-of-the-art new records centre in Brighton, on Tuesday 18 November 2014. The free event provides the opportunity for architects, low carbon construction professionals, facilities managers and energy consultants to learn more about biomass heating, as well as viewing a showcase biomass installation in-situ. The BREEAM Excellent rated building includes a number of renewable technologies, including a biomass heating system and 300kW Herz Biomatic boiler, Full size solution designed and installed by Rural Energy. Rytons Building Products has launched two new Multifix Air Brick with Flat Channel Ducting Adaptors suitable for CV230 In the driving seat ducting and MVHR systems. Available in AmbiRad has successfully completed a daunting project two sizes 110 x 54mm (4” dia. equivalent) for SEW Eurodrive which was looking for a new facility and 204 x 60mm (5” dia. equivalent), to service the increasing demands of its customers. each adaptor comes complete with a The new building required the most efficient radiant Rytons Multifix Air Brick giving ducting and heating system in order to reduce running costs. MVHR systems all the benefits of a full The facility required blanket radiant heat coverage size, BBA-approved air brick. To maintain with the capability of being specifically zoned to the the external appearance, Rytons Multifix production process layout. AmbiRad’s Nor-Ray-Vac Air Bricks are available in a choice of seven radiant tube heating system provided the solution. colours: terracotta, buff/sand, blue/black, It warms up rapidly yet does not waste energy heating the volume of air in the building. Employees in the dark brown, grey, black and white plus a workshop feel warm and comfortable temperatures are maintained with warmth being evenly distributed colour matching service to any RAL colour while relatively little fuel is consumed, ensuring the system remains economical. The workshop area, is also available for more unusual brick which is now over 7,500m2, holds in excess of £2.5m worth of components ready for assembly, 24 hours colours. per day, 365 days per year.
ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card Ken Price, who joined GEZE in 2002 and is one of the company’s most Major Growth at GEZE UK experienced members of staff having worked in a variety of roles encompassing operations, customer service and Alan Carse and Ken Price take on new roles as GEZE UK sales, becomes National Sales undertakes strategic restructuring & expansion plans Manager, Automatics and Service. This move significantly expands his remit to take on responsibility for sales management activities for automatics. Ken will also continue to grow service sales as well as leading the specification support team. The specification team itself, which works closely with architects and specifiers on all GEZE products at the initial design stages, will be enhanced with the recruitment of two additional specification managers. This is being complemented by the expansion of the product sales teams with the recruitment of two new staff members to the automatic sales team and a national sales manager for window systems. Within the service division, the company is taking on a national call desk supervisor, a national call desk adviser and additional service engineers to meet growing customer demand.
Leading manufacturer of door and window control systems GEZE UK is responding to “As the market evolves, we are finding that a variety of different organisations a changing market place with a strategic restructuring and expansion plan. and people are involved in the specification process both in the UK and overseas. The Staffordshire-based firm, whose parent company GEZE GmbH celebrated its We are therefore taking this opportunity to ensure we are structured in a way 150th anniversary last year, is investing in staff to develop new markets and maintain that will allow us to offer all of our customers the very highest standards and high levels of customer service. service, whatever their size, location or industry. Taking the lead for the move into new markets will be Alan Carse, who has worked for “By promoting people from within and recruiting the best external talent, we can GEZE for nine years and brings a wealth of industry and product knowledge to his new role ensure we have the right people for the job and guarantee we have the expertise to as National Business Development Manager. He will be responsible for national and global support our existing customer base while continuing to meet growing demand.” account handling, high-end bespoke products and projects using the SK Product range which Andy Howland, sales director of GEZE UK include specialist revolving doors, curved and semi-curved sliding door systems.
For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of door and window control systems call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk
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As legislation around automatic doors becomes ever more complex, liability is no longer the preserve of just the manufacturer and installer but is shared across the entire supply chain. Andy Howland, sales director of GEZE UK, provides us with a rundown on the regulations that architects, contractors and other specifiers should be aware of when they are specifying automatic doors and entrances...
There is a wealth of legislation concerning automatic door emergency, while the safety distance for fingerguards systems including EN 16005, the Equality Act, BS 8300 and has increased from 6 to 8mm. Approved Document M. To prevent possible injuries on the secondary closing edge, EN 16005 came into force in April last year to enforce best the use of anti-finger entrapments (profile design) or pocket practice but, while its implications are far reaching, they are screens is recommended and failsafe systems to continually not widely understood. It is important to remember that there check all the components of the automatic door system is a liability issue here and ignorance is certainly no excuse including its sensors and battery are required. in a court of law. Everyone in the supply chain bears some responsibility for the overall safety of a powered door and they are all liable if there is an accident and due diligence can’t be proven or the paperwork is not in place. Under the new EN 16005 standard, architects are responsible for specifying the right product for particular locations and applications. They need to ascertain potential danger points on automatic doors and whether features such as sensors, anti-finger trap systems or barriers should be used. They are also responsible for ensuring the products specified are CE marked and that the manufacturer has verified that they meet safety requirements. The regulation has introduced a number of specific measurements that must be complied with, which represent an increase on those specified within the previous BS 7036 standard. The minimum activation distance for automatic doors is now There is a liability issue 1,500mm, an increase of here and ignorance is 100mm, to allow for the fact certainly no excuse that people move faster in an “in a court of law Andy Howland GEZE UK CV305
Automatic revolving doors are most affected by EN 16005 the opening force, when measured at the leading edge of the because the number of closing edges increases potential door should not be more than 30N from 0° (the door closed danger points. Moving leaves should be fitted with safety position) to 30° open and no more than 22.5N from 30° to 60° sensors, as well as foot or heel switches to stop the door if of the opening cycle. it catches up with the user and a safety strip is required on Solutions that meet these requirements include electro- the leading mullion. The standard refers specifically to an hold open, electro free swing and fully automatic doors. ESPE – electro sensitive protective equipment (or sensors) Where external conditions, such as prevailing winds, and PSPE – pressure sensitive protective equipment mean it is not possible to close a door and keep it closed (pneumatic/touch sensitive strips). Other requirements that without exceeding the opening force limits, other solutions have been significantly upgraded include peripheral speed, should be considered. These can include sliding, folding emergency stop functions and lighting. or low energy swing doors, a revolving door with adjacent Although it is not specifically aimed at doors, the Equality accessible entrance or the creation of a lobby of inner Act 2010 requires service providers to make reasonable and outer doors. adjustments to overcome barriers experienced by disabled Finally, all automatic door systems must comply with people. Doors and entrances should be designed for approved Document M; the Building Regulation that all accessibility – if doors are heavy, an automatic system may be other British and European standards fall under. required to ensure they can be opened easily. In addition, The regulations relating to automatic door systems are if revolving doors are specified, pass doors may need to be complex and getting it wrong can be costly – both financially added to allow for accessibility. and with regards to a company’s reputation. That’s why it is The main standard concerning the design of buildings and so important to work with highly trained specialists during accessibility is BS 8300. It specifies that for people to have the specification process, to ensure that the system specified independent access through single or double swing doors, complies with all the relevant legislation.
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CV310 Top performance for sliding doors Brio has developed a range of fixings for both exterior and interior CV311 sliding doors in its Single Run portfolio. Brio’s Single Run system is a precisely engineered, top-hung system capable of bearing a large number of weight capacities. The range includes hardware for inside and outside domestic and commercial applications. Single Run can cope with top-hung sliding doors from lightweight 60kg interior doors to 350kg leaves suitable for rugged agricultural applications. For example, Single Run 60 is suitable for a single door or for two doors on a bi-parting installation bearing weights up to 60kg in weight. The design features a four-wheeled hanger and clip-on hanger plate design for easy installation and adjustment making it a suitable choice for room dividers and cavity slider/pocket door applications. Nylon tyred wheels with ball race hangers provide quiet, smooth running.
Grand Designs with Black Millwork CV312 New edge seals A range of Black Millwork windows and doors has been used Two new edge seals available from in a new build mansion in Surrey worth £8.5m. The luxurious and D R Services represent major advances modern interior is framed with an adapted Georgian style envelope in design. The glass lip and the glass lip that provides an impressive stature and superb thermal efficiency. slide seals are a quick and almost invisible Installed at the property were 36 of Black Millwork’s Hidden Balance but effective and easily adjustable, Urban Sliding Sash windows and six Springline Sliding Sash means of filling the gaps at the junctions windows. In addition to their classic styling, the high performance of glass doors and walls. They are suitable windows also incorporate a number of modern technologies to offer for retrofitting in almost all glass excellent long-term benefits, including 90% argon-fill glazing and installations, including shopfronts and upgraded Thermix spacer bar. Also installed, were a number shower enclosures. Unlike conventional of composite exterior doors and nine sets of French doors with edge seals that rely on a U-channel being sidelights, creating flexible access to the garden while also fitted around the edge of the glass to flooding the property’s interior with light. carry the seal, the glass lip perimeter seal from D R Services is applied to the polished edge of the glass using a high CV313 Adding a splash of colour strength, transparent adhesive which is In response to the industry’s growing demand for colour, waterproof, UV stable and virtually HWL Trade Frames has specified SFS intec as its hinge permanent. Once fitted, the seal, which supplier of choice for high performance, colour matched can be used on hinged and sliding glass hinges. HWL has used SFS intec hinges for the last 12 years doors, is easily adjusted by simply tearing and, in the last three, has solely used the Dynamic 2D hinge off the required amount of the lip to meet on its doors. So, when the industry started to request gaps from 2.5 up to 7mm. The glass lip colour over plain white, HWL turned its attention to finding slide seal is designed for sliding glass a hinge which could meet the same level of quality it had doors. It consists of a soft, transparent grown accustomed to, while also offering a broad portfolio seal with an adjustable single lip and of colours. The Dynamic 2D hinge provides door is installed on the fixed part of the manufacturers and installers with the option to improve the aesthetics of outward opening, sliding door. flush-fit doorsets, where the frame and the door are often different colours.
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems team up with Scottish Power in Cumbria Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems; with their approved fabricator Formes Alutek Ltd recently completed a new build office building which forms part of ‘The West of Duddon Sands Offshore Windfarm’, a JV project between Scottish Power Renewables and Dong Energy. The project comprises of an onshore substation, 108 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 389 megawatts and brand new bespoke Operations & Management office facilities based at West of Duddon Sands, Barrow-in-Furness. A striking curved facade was installed and Comar 6EFT 4sided SG with concealed vents was selected as it provides a structurally glazed curtain walling solution with EPDM or Silicon seals which creates facets at 7.5° increments convex or concave. Comar EFT 4 sided offers architects the opportunity to maximise large glazed areas as it has the slimmest glazing seals available on the market. In a busy office environment, Comar 7 door sets are a natural choice. Not only are they available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto- sliding and sliding/folding, they have been designed specifically for retail applications where high traffic solutions are required. For safety, the Comar 7 swing doors were fitted with anti-finger trap stiles and Axim concealed transom closers which were hung directly from the Comar 6EFT curtain wall again enforcing the reduced the sight lines. The project was completed using Comar 5P.i top hung windows. The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. All configurations, such as casement, top swing reversible, pivot, tilt and turn and sliding can be manufactured. Solar shading was a key consideration on the southern elevations of this project; therefore to shade the façade vertically hung Comar Duco-sun C was specified. The blades, rafters and struts are all part of the unique Ducosun multi-fit system which allows fast track installation with its “clicks & glide” assembly. For further technical information and specification advice, please contact [email protected] or The Marketing Department on 020 8685 9685. CV35
ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card Opening doors to safety and sustainability Roger Massey of Gilgen Door Systems UK considers the recent changes in safety standards for powered doors and the bespoke solutions that can help specifiers stay compliant.
Staying In Line With Standards The recent introduction of new European safety-in-use standards for automatic pedestrian doors is designed to ensure consistent standards across Europe, helping to reduce risk. The new BS EN 16005 regulations introduced in April 2013, however, are seen as being more onerous than previous country specific standards and it is vital that any new door is correctly specified, installed and maintained in compliance. Of course responsibility for the safety of powered doors begins with the manufacturer through quality construction and appropriate safety mechanisms. However, architects, contractors and specifiers share a responsibility for determining the correct specification and installation of any door. As with the previous BS 7036:1996 standard, a risk assessment is required and it is vital to gain the right advice from an experienced door company from the start.
A Better Investment When selecting a supplier, it’s important to check any new pedestrian door system is manufactured and installed in accordance with BS EN 16005. Operating to ISO 9001, Gilgen Door Systems has over 50 years of expertise in manufacturing high quality automatic pedestrian doors and industrial doors that testing specialists, Exova Warringtonfire. Gilgen education facilities, transport hubs and other provide uncompromised operational is one of the first manufacturers to have a high footfall environments. efficiency and safety. Bespoke solutions are swing door operator with safety sensors designed around customer application needs, achieve this fire safety certification and thereby Gilgen Door Systems offers free guidance including special consideration on escape meet the requirements of BS EN 1634-1:2014 as well as RIBA-approved CPD Seminars routes and high risk environments. Most regulations. This development represents an covering safety requirements under the new recently, our FD20 automatic swing door drive even better investment for specifiers looking EN standards. Contact us on 0800 316 6994 has been approved for use on standard passive for a robust, safe and compliant entry system or [email protected] fire door sets through fire safety and resistance for tough environments like hospitals, for further information.
SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY MAINTAINING SAFETY-IN-USE STANDARDS Large public buildings, hotels and busy offices usually benefit the While BS EN 16005 only applies to doors installed after April 2013, most from improvements in building energy efficiency, leading to investing in reliable maintenance services is key to ensuring doors a more comfortable environment for users and reduced utility costs. continue to operate safely. Our national team of service engineers Automatic door systems reliably shut doors to minimise wasted heat are professionally trained and equipped to maintain automatic and make an important contribution to energy-saving measures. doors to BS EN16005 and BS7036 standards, whilst industrial doors With U-Values as low as 1.5, the heat-insulated Gilgen PSW meet the requirements of BS EN13241. A new fleet of service “Green-Wings” automatic sliding door system helps reduce building vehicles is fitted with the latest GPS tracking technology and energy loss and noise levels whilst helping specifiers meet Breeam professional parts storage to ensure fast, effective and efficient environmental standards. PSW has been independently tested and response to our customers’ door service and repair needs. certified to provide class leading U-values, air permeability, wind and rain resistance.
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New to the market comes this inspirational range of bringing natural light into the home. Certified fire internal and external doors from Premdor. doors and fully finished internal door options give even more width and choice to this all embracing Reflecting Premdor’s commitment to excellence, the collection. new ranges are flawlessly presented in White Oak for internal doors and Oak or Meranti veneers for All finished doors utilise a computerized finishing line external doors. FSC Meranti is sourced from a with the resultant top coat being extremely hard controlled environment with logs dried on site using wearing with a silk smooth finish similar to furniture computerised kilns for vastly improved moisture manufacture. control. The Premium Door Collection embraces every To satisfy every requirement and aspiration, the popular size to suit most requirements with metric range comprises over fifteen design options for and imperial sizing available on selected ranges. With external doors and over eighteen internal design deep stockholding of all options, held in Premdor’s styles incorporating some of the most innovative Yorkshire headquarters/distribution centre, all are contemporary design styles, as well as traditional available for immediate delivery. In addition to the design profiles across both ranges. Also common to range width, the hallmark of the Premium Door both internal and external ranges is the use of Collection is the uncompromising build quality supreme quality materials, manufactured to the resulting in one of the best quality ranges available on highest specifications. the market
Within the collection are a variety of glazed doors The internal door range is manufactured using allowing the opportunity to enhance darker rooms, traditional stile and rail construction, dowel jointed or one piece slab construction with no joints for ingress. Distinctive glazing options are available as maximum strength. are decorative obscure glass panels assuring additional privacy. Unfinished and prefinished certified fire door options are available as are distinctive glazed door designs, External doors are FSC certified and EUTR compliant with toughened glass for extra safety. and carry a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. A selection of Part L compliant doors may be found in Internal doors are PEFC certified and EUTR the Premium Door Collection. compliant and carry a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. This remarkably versatile range comprises:
Premium external doors are manufactured using INTERNAL DOORS EXTERNAL DOORS White oak or Meranti to both faces and are Croft Panel Richmond constructed in tradition mortice and tenon or a solid Roma Panel Kensington 4 Panel Carolina one piece specification. On mortice and tenon 2 Light Glazed Colonial constructed doors, hardwood cores are tightly 6 Panel Croft Solid controlled with only the best parts of the logs used Wiltshire Croft Solid Glazed for this purpose. Such is the variety of eye catching Salisbury Milano designs, finding an external door to suit is almost Shaker Croft (Part L) inevitable. These exterior doors, when glazed, are to a Croft Solid Chatsworth (Part L) very high standard, utilising insulated multiple pane Milano Solid Abbey (Part L) glass units for reduced heat loss and enhanced Nice Solid Penthyn (Part L) sound proofing. All external doors are supplied Monaco Solid unfinished ready for staining or painting. To begin to appreciate this exciting new collection, send for the range guide today. One piece slab constructed doors are without joints, For full details call 0844 2090008 offering maximum stability and reduced risk of water or visit www.premdor.co.uk
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CV314 Sensitive window replacement New options from Urban Front No other material could have produced such In order to achieve larger looking and secret an exquisite end result as steel for this project doors, Urban Front has introduced its flush in Surrey. Clement was contacted by the owners doors that have no frame jambs or sections who wished to replace all of the original steel where they meet a boarded panel above or to windows and doors. This had to be carried out the side of the door. These doors are also flush as sensitively as possible in order to retain the with the frame jambs and always come as the beautiful character of the home. Following careful E98 Passive consideration of what was available, Clement's CV315 construction. EB24 suite of steel windows was chosen. An exciting Polyester powder painted in a matt cream, the windows are in keeping with the building and vastly addition to improve the energy performance. The stunning double doors benefit from the use of surface mounted this year’s cremone bolts instead of a usual lever locking mechanism which means the centre bar of steel is slim door range and elegant just like those of the outer frames. are oversized external doors which can be Luxury timber lanterns CV316 made up to The joinery manufacturing division of luxury timber 1.5m wide x garden room builder, Westbury Garden Rooms, 3m tall has now made available a supply and installation including service for its high quality timber lanterns which will frame. be of interest to architects and high end developers. The company Manufactured from laminated redwood these has also traditional profiled structures come in a choice of introduced 24 factory finished paint colours. Sealed toughened new flush double glazing and Westbury’s own maintenance-free glass in vision panels and side lites which patented aluminium capping system complete this high quality product. Available as options are Cable create a doorset with no visible frame jamb to run rain sensor thermo stats to automatically open vents and curved hip rafters. Westbury work with the side of the door, and no beading on the customers’ own roof kerb opening dimensions and manufactures the lantern in the company’s state- edge of the vision panel. This is available on all of-the-art 3D technology and CNC factory. E80 range doors.
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL IMPROVE ACCESS WITH AXIS The ongoing refurbishment programme at the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital identified a set of emergency exit doors on the Holly Suite Cardiac Day Care Unit being regularly used as a delivery point for supplies and exit for waste materials. The doors were not automated which made it difficult to move trolleys through the doorway and left them prone to damage. Discussions with Axis Automatic Entrance Systems of Northampton led to the replacement of the old DiDesigner doors with a set of half glazed aluminium doors automated with Axis ax85 Universal swing door Oak Flooring operators. These allow push button operation to open the doors from the inside of the building with a delayed action setting allowing … the perfect finish for any room ample time for users to pass through the doorway before they > Esco engineered oak flooring automatically close to maintain security and fire protection. From the outside door operation is > E ight colour options initiated by a magnetic card reader which restricts access to > VVa arieddf surfaces availbllable - aged,d wire bbhdrushed authorised users. and Harfa rough sawn effect The name ax85 comes from the 85mm height dimension of the unit > Pr e-finished with Osmo Polyx-Oil making it one of the neatest systems on the market. The ax85 is approved as a hold-open system for fire protection barriers and can be used with various fire-protection profile systems. Call or visit the web for a brochure.
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Slim sight-lines, constant, 5mm smaller than major competition.
Exceptionally low U-values.
Moveable wall: up to 8 doors sliding in one direction.
Market leading adjustability on both hinge and jamb.
comar7P.i FSD
Folding Sliding Door Systems
Flexibility in design and longevity are the cornerstones of the newly launched For more information about Comar 7P.i FSD, folding/sliding door solution from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Comar 7P.i FSD please contact us: Tel: +44(0) 20 8685 9685 Market research indicated that long term operation and smoothness were key issues, so the Comar Email: [email protected] Design Team designed-in adjustable door jambs and hinge stiles to allow for up to 8mm adjustment. Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk This means that the end user and supplier can rely on reduced call-backs as the door can be adjusted to suit on-site building tolerances and situations.
In effect, the Comar 7P.i FSD is a versatile moveable wall, with up to 8 doors sliding in either direction, allowing space and light into any project. Even in the winter months the glazed facade offers light by offering the slimmest sight-lines in the market as well as keeping the building well insulated through the trade-marked Comar 7P.i innovative thermal break technology.
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building boards braving the elements
Now that the UK is experiencing more extreme weather events and with the implementation of more stringent Building Regulations, specifying the right building board system for the job is vital. Even where specialist advice is available, a working knowledge of regulations and performance is crucial to making the right design and specification decisions. Ian Quinton, managing director of RCM – suppliers of building boards and façade solutions to such high profile developments as the University of Hertfordshire – outlines some considerations when specifically looking at the design requirements for structural timber buildings.
Structural strength and stability façade being installed over the top of the system. A significant consideration when assessing building boards Certification to BS EN 12467:2012 offers confidence is to ensure the optimum racking performance to enhance of the building board’s durability requirement and that structural strength. The load bearing capacity of wooden it can withstand the exposure cycle of freeze and thaw, shear walls loaded by wind and seismic forces can be heat and rain. Testing to BS EN 12467:2012 is also covered evaluated using different testing procedures. European Norm in BBA certification. – BS EN 594:2011 is the recognised testing protocol for testing Behaviour in relation to fire racking strength and stiffness of timber frame wall panels. The Building Regulations for England and Wales set out the Building boards and cladding systems with BS EN 594:2011 legal obligations for building designers. These functional certification have been rigorously tested and offer good requirements outline what must be done, but do not address racking, performance, structural strength and stability. how to achieve this. An example of a functional requirement Another factor to consider for stability is moisture that covers structural stability in a fire is that, “the building movement. When evaluating a solution, consider a system shall be designed and constructed so that, in the event of a that offers a high level of dimensional stability with limited fire, its stability will be maintained for a reasonable period.” moisture movement. Building boards can be specified with as little as 0.06% moisture movement.
Resistance to moisture and durability Timber batten Steel selection By specifying a building board that is fully tested to BS EN 1062-1, it ensures the boards have adequate moisture resistance and durability and will have a life equal to that of the building. Selecting a building board with Plasterboard Base coat good external performance and durability is important, Insulation Top coat particularly through the build Breather In chosen colour and aggregate size Selecting a building board phase, as the product may membrane Ventilated top Base coat with good external be left exposed for several hat section performance and months prior to a secondary “durability is important Ian Quinton RCM CV320
Robust timber structures perform well in relation to fire by It is recommended that timber frame design teams provide slowly forming a char layer and, in the case of cross laminated confirmation, as part of their CDM Regulation duties, that the timber, can remain structurally stable for up to 90 minutes. appropriate assembly in the design submission complies with However, slender timber is generally protected by fire-rated the category of timber frame required in the procurement boards and great care needs to be taken on the detailing of this. documents, and that this is carried through to production Recognised certified products generally make technical drawings. Paper 4 provides a proforma for self-certification information readily available. Provided by the supplier and on the assembly selection process and shows a diagrammatic frequently available on websites, the material safety data flow chart of the steps in the process – from concept to the sheet for building boards and external cladding systems, project starting on site. Section 4.3.2 Wall Assemblies – is a good starting point. makes recommendations when specifying buildings boards. Fire Rating A1 and A2 - refers to reaction-to-fire CE marking classifications for contribution to fire growth in accordance A European certification, CE marking is a manufacturer's with – BS EN 13501-1. A1 utilises BS EN ISO 1182 and BS EN declaration that the product meets the requirements of the ISO 1716 tests and is typically non-combustible rating applicable EC directives in terms of safety, health and referenced as Non-Combustible. A2 utilises BS EN ISO 1716 environmental requirements. CE marked building boards and BS EN 13823 testing and is typically referenced as appear under the harmonised standard of BS EN 12467:2012 – Limited Combustible. demonstrating that the manufacturer has checked that these Which BS and BS EN standards apply to material testing? products meet EU safety, health and environmental BS EN ISO 1716:2010 and BS EN ISO 1182:2010 are the most requirements is a key indicator of a products compliance with relevant, together with BS EN 476-21 and BS EN 476-22 and EU legislations and allows the free movement of products BS EN 1365-1:2012 for non-loadbearing and loadbearing fire within the European market. rated wall applications. Check the material safety data sheet BBA approval to ensure the product is compliant. Finally, and most importantly, BBA approval offers full Site Safe Compliant - Paper 4 technical approval for construction products and systems Produced by the Structural Timber Frame Association (STA), and is recognised by Building Control, Government Site Safe Compliant - Paper 4 is a design guide to separating departments, architects, local authorities, specifiers and distances during construction - compiled and researched by building insurers. BBA approval provides reassurance to the STA specifically for timber frame buildings in excess of architects, designers and contractors when specifying or 600m2 total floor areas. installing building board products.
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Maccaferri Gabions have found a new aesthetic role in the world of architecture and landscape, where they are helping to create exciting construction features in a wide range of structural and decorative applications.
abions have been a familiar sight flexible composition means that gabion in the British landscape for well walls can accommodate severe Gover 100 years. These simple differential settlement. stone filled, wire-baskets perform More recently, architects and landscape brilliantly year-in year-out doing their designers have come to recognise the usual job as a functional, efficient visual qualities of stone filled Gabions and means of retaining earth have added them to their aesthetic embankments, protecting vulnerable palette. As a consequence, the use of river banks and in other run-of-the-mill Gabions as decorative cladding and ground-works projects. landscape screening has taken off with a More recently, Gabions have found a number of high profile projects making new aesthetic role in the world of excellent use of the medium. architecture and landscape, creating In cladding applications, Gabion exciting construction features in a wide baskets have much reduced bed width range of applications. and are typically 300-450mm thick This article takes a look at the use of rather than the more usual 1.0m. and are Gabions as a cladding medium, where formed from welded wire mesh rather their unique form, texture and than the more usual, double-twist wire. structural qualities provide a distinctive new dimension to the urban London Olympics Park environment. At the 2012 Olympics Park in London, For those unfamiliar with the system, Gabions were used to spectacular effect in Gabions originated in Italy and were both cladding and structural applications. invented by the parent company of Oxford In particular, the Central Park Bridge at based geotechnical specialists Maccaferri. the heart of the site. This was originally In colloquial Italian, Maccaferri literally conceived as two permanent bridges translates as “worker of iron” and directly linked by a narrow diagonal span over relates the company to its wire-working Carpenters Lock on the River Lee. During heritage. Maccaferri has held the original the Olympics, a central, temporary infill patent since the 1890s and is the World’s structure between the bridges biggest producer. accommodated the huge crowds. Top 2 images - Maccaferri welded wire Gabions Today's Maccaferri Gabion is a In the post-Olympics legacy park, the were used in the construction of several rectangular wire mesh box, nominally infill was removed to create two bowls on structures at the London Olympics Park; some 2.0mx1.0mx1.0m, made from double either side of the lock, thereby linking the artistic and spectacular, some solidly twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire and upper park concourse with the lower level functional, but all clearly displaying the filled with stone. of towpaths and waterways. outstanding versatility of the system. Gabions are traditionally used in Designed by Architects Heneghan Peng, Bottom image - Maccaferri Gabion cladding was used to form the external walls of construction projects to provide low- the structure incorporated finger- like Staffordshire County Council’s recently cost, easy to construct retaining walls. arrays of welded wire Gabions to the commissioned Energy Recovery Facility, Their substantial physical mass and terraced wing walls as well as Gabion Wolverhampton. cladding to the bridge piers that support the mirror finish bridge soffits. The mirrored soffits create multi- facetted reflections of the surrounding landscape which change as the visitor walks beneath and around the structures. The Gabion walls were built by Maccaferri Construction, the Company’s specialist installation subsidiary, using recycled concrete waste as the cage in-fill material. The Gabion walls incorporate 4.0m long tails of Paralink geosynthetic reinforcement grid, also from Maccaferri. These were placed underneath the baskets and wrapped over the face and back underneath the next row, to form a reinforced soil structure of immense strength. In other areas of the Park, Gabions were used in the construction of several other structures; some artistic and spectacular, some solidly functional, but all clearly displaying the outstanding versatility of the system.
Staffordshire Energy Recovery Plant Over 2,500 sqm of 300mm thick Gabion cladding was used to form the external Above - Gabions create a stunning link between the green riverside landscape and the hi-tech walls of Staffordshire County Council’s glass facade of the Odeon cinema at St Stephens Place Trowbridge. recently commissioned Energy Recovery Facility [ERF] at Four Oaks, near waste from landfill, Staffordshire CC aims a derelict factory site next to the River Wolverhampton. The Gabions, which were to save approximately £250m over the life Biss, the development’s south facing used around the entire building, were of the ERF contract. facades, flanking both sides of an hand-filled with 1000 tonnes of locally impressive stepped terrace incorporate sourced limestone to give the structure a St Stephens’s Trowbridge 260 sqm of Gabion cladding. softer visual aspect in contrast to the At the St Stephens Place Leisure Park in Again, built by Maccaferri Construction sheet metal cladding above it. Trowbridge, Wiltshire, a £90m for ground-works contractor GWorks the The ERF plant, which was built by CNIM programme of regeneration has lead to Gabions contain over 130 tonnes of hand Clugston and operated by Veolia the construction of a vibrant new placed sandstone and create a stunning Environmental Services, is designed to development, which includes an Odeon link between the green riverside process 300,000 tonnes of residual Cinema complex, an 80 bed hotel and a landscape and the hi-tech glass facade of household waste a year and produce network of retail and restaurant outlets the cinema building and adjacent hotel. 23MW of electricity, sufficient to power close to the centre of the County Town. Gabions have clearly won a place in the 32,000 homes in the area. By diverting Built for Developers Legal & General on hearts of twenty-first century design professionals and, despite more than 100 years of familiarity with the system, it is encouraging to see new and original uses being found for this simple, functional, ecologically sound and visually appealing product. Left Image- Maccaferri welded wire Gabions form finger- like arrays to the terraced wing walls as well as cladding to the piers that support the mirror finish soffits under the main pedestrian bridge at the London Olympics Park
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rooflights and the architecture of light
It stimulates the eye and mind, is free and doesn’t require electricity so there is no denying that natural light is a fundamental element of contemporary architecture. From energy savings and improved occupant comfort to greater productivity in commercial applications, the positive effect of daylight is a widely acknowledged fact across the construction industry. Hayley Lowry from Brett Martin Daylight Systems looks at regulatory compliance and the proven benefits of natural light through the specification of rooflights...
With natural light playing a crucial role in sustainable building rooflight U-value of 1.8W/m2K. Crucially, it also includes design, rooflights are being more frequently specified to help lighting controls to minimise the use of artificial lighting. meet today’s stringent energy efficiency targets. Rooflight The highest acceptable rooflight U-value permissible manufacturers invest much time and effort into achieving in Part L is 2.2W/m²K. It is worth noting though that if all various design and performance standards to give clients elements specified in Part L operated to their worst peace of mind – so it is vital that architects, clients and acceptable standard, a building would not meet its overall contractors use their expertise. Working with a member of the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers early in the specification process can pay dividends in maximising the energy saving benefits of natural daylight and achieving the latest environmental standards – including Part L of the Building Regulations. Regulatory Compliance A well-designed building with a good spread of natural light – typically 15-20% of the roof area in rooflights – will ensure sufficient daylight enters and reduce the need for artificial lighting. The Part L legislation, geared to save energy and
reduce CO2 emissions, stipulates that major savings need to come from building services such as lighting and heating. Part L specifies a target emissions rate (TER) which all new non-domestic new builds must perform at least as well as. Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) software is used to accurately calculate and set a building’s
CO2 emissions targets based on Daylight relaxes us, a notional building. The improves our concentration notional building uses a and generally makes us rooflight area of 12% and a “feel better. Hayley Lowry Brett Martin Daylight Systems CV325 performance requirements. Specifying larger areas of systems and barrel vaults. Alternatively, rooflights for the rooflights, or rooflights with lower U-values (provided this roof slope could include mono pitch skylights, panel glazing does not compromise light transmission) will, therefore, systems, barrel vaults, or factory or site-assembled in-plain boost efforts to meet a building’s TER and achieve profiled rooflights. compliance. NARM’s guidance when designing with rooflights Barrel vaults are hugely popular for curved roofs, is to consider between 15-20% rooflight coverage. while flat roofs can benefit from domes, skylights, barrel The interdependency of building systems, especially lighting vaults or suntubes. Canopy rooflighting is also available controls, is of paramount importance in maximising the for stadia and walkways. benefits of rooflights. Rooflight glazing material choices include polycarbonate; Bright thinking GRP (glass-reinforced plastic); or glass. Each offers differing While compliance and reducing energy use is key for any properties in regard to durability, light transmission level, building, introducing natural daylight through the solar control, thermal and acoustic performance, ventilation specification of rooflights creates an environment that people options and aesthetic appeal. want to spend time in. Daylight relaxes us, improves our With natural light playing a crucial role in enabling buildings concentration and generally makes us feel better. to meet their energy-efficiency targets stipulated by current In schools, daylight has been scientifically proven to legislation, designers can now benefit from a range of kerb improve academic performance, while in the workplace, and fixing options for the application of rooflights on higher daylight levels lead to better productivity and less different roof types which are approved for use with all major absenteeism. Likewise, shoppers linger longer in naturally flat roofing manufacturing systems. These technical solutions daylit stores and, in sporting settings, rooflights help us focus ensure rooflights can be installed easily and meet existing on the action and allow daylight to reach the grass for pitch- building standards. perfect conditions at stadiums. As the construction industry switches on to the benefits Rooflight Types and Options of natural daylight to save energy, ensure compliance There are now an infinite variety of rooflight shapes, sizes, and create an environment people want to spend time in, colours and glazing options to suit flat, pitched and curved rooflights are the way forward for building designers. roof applications. This infusion of free, abundantly available natural daylight For pitched roofs, suitable rooflights for ridge rooflighting will not only reflect well on the bottom-line, but also help include skylights, dual pitched skylights, panel glazing inhabitants feel good and work more efficiently.
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CV330 Delivering sustainable benefits CA Group has completed work on a 30,000m2 distribution CV331 centre at Prologis Park, Dunstable, showcasing some of the latest developments in building envelope design. The distribution centre incorporates CA Group’s Twin-Therm Cerberus curved roof which was chosen not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also as a result of its sustainable credentials. The design of the curved roof reduces the amount of dead space within the warehouse, together with the associated heating costs and CO2 emissions. These savings are further boosted by the introduction of in-plane rooflights which have been installed virtually from eaves to eaves, minimising shadows and maximising the amount of natural daylight coming into the building. CA Group’s curved roof offers tenants a sustainable, money saving option as well as delivering a strong argument from The product of choice a planning perspective. The Kingspan OPTIM-R Roofing System and Kingspan Thermataper TT47 LPC/FM have been installed at a new care housing BBA-approved products extended CV332 scheme in North Yorkshire, helping to EcoTherm Insulation’s plasterboard thermal laminate, deliver optimum thermal performance Eco-Liner, has achieved BBA certification, adding another quality and the required tapered fall, with a approved product to the company’s rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) minimal build-up. Meadowfields Extra insulation range. The BBA provides independent third party Care Housing Scheme in Thirsk has been certification of a product’s performance and Eco-Liner joins built through a partnership between North Eco-Versal, Eco-Cavity and EcoTherm’s flat roof product range Yorkshire County Council, Hambleton in obtaining this stamp of approval. The insulated plasterboard District Council and Housing & Care 21. is designed for upgrading the thermal performance of walls When completed, the site will incorporate internally while dry lining at the same time. The two-in-one application board saves time and materials 52 apartments along with a number of on site but also brings buildings in line with the latest Building Regulations/standards without community features such as a restaurant, impacting internal space. Due to the excellent thermal performance of EcoTherm’s PIR insulation hair dressers and a new public library. (lambda 0.022W/mK), minimal thickness is required to insulate the wall effectively – approximately The roof comprises two pitched sections half the thickness of some traditional insulation materials to meet the same performance. either side of a flat roof which sits above the central corridor. Even with premium performance rigid thermoset insulation, CV333 Nottingham Forest FC scores with Marbrex there was insufficient space in the central Marbrex interior wall cladding from Swish Building area to create the necessary fall while Products has been used to complete the refurbishment maintaining the target U-value of 0.15 of toilet facilities in the Brian Clough Stand at Nottingham W/m².K. To resolve this, Langtry-Langton Forest Football Club. The tile-effect cladding panels were Architects specified 30mm Kingspan supplied by approved stockist DBS Bathrooms in Moonstone. OPTIM-R Roofing System. Unlike other Marbrex was used as a wall covering in three large male and insulation products, Kingspan OPTIM-R female toilet facilities. The PVCu cladding system was panels use vacuum insulation technology. specified due to its low maintenance properties, ease of installation and its lasting and contemporary This allows them to achieve an aged finish. Marbrex is a hygienic, wipe-clean wall and ceiling covering. It can be installed in around half the thermal conductivity of 0.007W/m.K, time required for tiling and can even be fitted over existing tiles making it suitable for refurbishment far lower than even the top performing and renovation projects. Suitable for all wet areas, the panels are waterproof and also provide some traditional insulation alternatives. insulation helping to reduce condensation and combat the issue of mould and damp.
Precision engineered architectural roof lights from Glazing Vision Established in 1994, Glazing Vision are technical experts in the design, manufacture and supply of precision engineered, architectural roof lights. Flood your building with natural daylight, create ventilation, open up your roof for real wow factor or even install walk on glass with contemporary, independently tested designs. Standard products include the original Flushglaze fixed roof light, which can be installed in modular systems allowing almost unlimited amounts of glazing on your roof. This product is also available with walk on glass allowing creative use of space and maximising natural daylight. The entire Flushglaze range has been independently tested and approved by the British Board of Agrement. Our VisionVent range of roof lights provide ventilation solutions with an option of manually operated, chain or electrically driven units available. These products can also offer dual functionality with 90 degree openers for maintenance access. Glazing Vision also manufacture a range of sliding units with configurations such as sliding over fixed and sliding over roof allowing the entire roof space to be opened up. Access roof lights are also available in the form of our box roof lights and also the hinged Skydoor roof light – both perfect for terrace access to the roof space. Find out more at www.glazingvision.co.uk or contact us at [email protected] 01379 658300.
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ENQUIRIES VISIT www.abcd-info.co.uk EMAIL [email protected] FAX 01527 880815 PHONE 01527 880804 POST use address card JET COX SHINES ON LADY MARGARET SCHOOL Lady Margaret School in West London has recently been expanded, with over two dozen rooflights of different types from the Jet Cox range bringing natural daylight to the teaching spaces. Jet Cox supplied 28 Cox Glasslights to Anglian Architectural - the specialist sub-contractor carrying out the installation on behalf of construction firm, Osborne - 10 of which feature rain or temperature sensors. These raise the unit if the occupied space becomes too hot, and close them if rain starts to fall. The flat roof’s high performance felt waterproofing system is dressed up the kerb to each rooflight to ensure their weather-tightness. The rooflights have been designed in-house by the JET Group research and development team to offer acoustic properties suitable for even the most noise polluted areas; the double glazed insulated glass units provide impressive external noise reduction of up to 39dB. Manufactured from thermally broken durable aluminium with an external powder coating finish to RAL 9040, the Glasslight is one of the most attractive flat glass solutions on the market. The glass surface is uninterrupted giving optimal view and maximum daylight. The Glasslight is available fixed or electrically opening for ventilation. The electric actuator is fully integrated and concealed within the PVC-u lower frame, maintaining the uninterrupted glazing. Structural Strength & Stability TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: •‘U’ Value 1.2 W/m²K (with upstand) 1.6 W/m²K (without upstand) Light Transmission 79% As major suppliers of building boards and facades to • ‘G’ Value (Solar Gain) 63% some of the UK’s most prestigious developments – RCM’s • Sound Reduction according to NEN- EN-5079 36dB – 39dB • Wind Load according to NEN-EN6702: 2001 – 0.8kN/m² quality certified products, have been rigorously tested to • Safety Glass according to NEN-EN-3569 / 12600 • External Finish RAL 9040 / Internal Finish RAL 9010 meet the demands of a challenging construction industry. • Minimal 3° Pitch (shortest side) • RO16 PVC-u Upstand Jet Cox Glasslights are available in a range of sizes measuring from 400 x 700 mm For more information or to book your CPD seminar, up to 1000mm x 2400mm – with a comprehensive choice of rectangular and square email www.buildingboards.co.uk or call 0845 130 3725 options in between to ensure there is a rooflight to suit all applications. www.buildingboards.co.uk FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: JET COX LTD TEL: 0121 530 4230 FAX: 0121 530 4231 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.jet-cox.co.uk
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CV334 SSQ proves that sharing is caring CV335 Providing care support for 90 people in a two-storey purpose- built building, the roof of Fremantle Court care home has been completed following the installation of more than 30,000 of SSQ’s Del Carmen slates. Being a £6m premium care facility, it was important to ensure that all materials used were of the very best quality. Specifically, the material chosen needed to be guaranteed to outlast the life of the building and not fade substantially over time. SSQ’s Del Carmen slates are guaranteed as such and were therefore selected for use across the entirety of the new building. SSQ’s Del Carmen slate is tested to NF228 standards – the world’s leading slate standard introduced in France which tests for water absorption levels, flexural and transversal strengths, density and the carbonate and non carbonate content. This independent testing procedure ensures that NF certified slates will not rust or leach and, importantly, will not fade over time. Super capability from Kayflow The Kayflow SuperDeep 170 is a high strength, high volume guttering system Protect your roof with Icopal leak detection CV336 designed to handle a much higher flow rate The new Roof Protect system from Icopal can detect a defect in a than standard systems. SuperDeep 170 can waterproofing system accurately and quickly, safeguarding the roof hold over 125kg from just one fascia bracket, from further damage and providing the building owner with added more than enough to handle a gutter full of peace of mind. Icopal’s Roof Protect is a sustainable, non-destructive water, ice or snow. Kayflow’s SuperDeep asset management tool which can quickly and efficiently pinpoint a 170 is suitable for large commercial leak in a roof’s waterproofing system to within 100mm2. It uses ILD’s developments. It uses 110mm down-piping patented Electric Field Vector Mapping (EFVM) technology, a low- which moves water away quickly and voltage method that creates a potential difference between the non- reduces the number of downpipes required. conductive waterproof membrane and the conductive grid or fleece, which is installed directly under The Kayflow standard rainwater products are the primary waterproofing layer. A watertight membrane will isolate the electric charge while breaches available in round, square, deepflow and ogee in the membrane will cause an electrical connection to occur creating an earth with the grid or fleece systems and in a range of colours – white, beneath the waterproofing. ILD’s certified inspectors read the directional flow of the current with a black, brown, grey or caramel. They are also potentiometer to locate the point of entry with pinpoint accuracy, regardless of size. compatible with many other systems.
CV337 Bowled over by Kemperol CV338 Sixth form students at King’s College Wimbledon are guaranteed a dry start to the new term, both in the classroom and the cricket pavilion thanks to Kemperol from Kemper System. Following installation of the liquid waterproofing system on the sixth form centre, the client was so pleased with the result that they also specified it for the cricket pavilion. The sixth form roof structure itself was in good condition but the ageing felt roof was beginning to break up. If the roof had been fully stripped and re-felted, then a considerable amount of air handling equipment on the roof would have had to be removed. By choosing Kemperol the equipment was raised to allow the waterproofing system to be installed and lowered once cured. There were also numerous skylights that were more easily Porcelain paver system incorporated into the seamless membrane with the liquid system. With all the benefits porcelain has to offer, Levato Mono from The Deck Tile Co is a suitable product for exterior projects, both CV339 Spacetherm solution for hard-to-treat walls residential and commercial alike. Available When Matt Mullaly MRICS was looking for a thermal solution to the upgrade in 20mm Porcelain pavers of 40 x 80, 45 x of the solid walls at the historic custom house at Gorran Head, Cornwall, 90, 60 x 60, 75 x 75, 30 x 120, 40 x 120 and the company approached the A. Proctor Group. As a result, Spacetherm F 60 x 120mm it creates a floating floor which was specified to improve the thermal performance of the walls while is installed over single ply membranes. Zero minimising impact to the room sizes. Spacetherm F is one of a range of maintenance is required with Levato Mono, products from The A. Proctor Group which utilise the most thermally efficient offering massive over-life savings. It is of all insulants – aerogel. The insulation is a composite of fibrous matting and highly abrasion and stain resistant, slip aerogels. It is a low density solid derived from a gel, in which the liquid resistant and lightweight – 45kgs per component has been replaced by gas, using a process known as supercritical m2.Available in 40+ colours and finishes in drying. This results in a material which has remarkable insulation properties. both ultra-realistic timber, stone effect and Spacetherm panels are designed to insulate hard-to-treat, solid walls concrete, it combines 3D printing and internally and, due to the extremely low thermal conductivity of only mould making technology to reproduce 0.015W/mK, the panels are very thin and can be fixed directly to the identical copies of the original materials. wall, thereby not dramatically encroaching on precious roomspace.
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The exterior cladding on the new Banbury Station car park in Oxfordshire has been designed to help the building blend into its environment and was installed by car park specialists Berry Systems. McNaughton Architects reduced the impact on the local environment by specifying Glass Sto Panels for the exterior cladding. This means that the residential properties opposite the car park are reflected on the walls of the steel framed, four storey structure. Berry Systems formed part of the design team for this, together with McNaughton and the main contractors, Osborne. Hill Cannon designed the superstructure which was erected by James Killelea. The panels consist of toughened glass bonded to a carrier board attached to an stainless steel and aluminium rail carrier. They are manufactured off- site which aids quality control and reduces on-site installation time. As well as the Sto Panels, Berry systems also supplied and installed the capping panels, soffits, internal perforated metal infill panels, the link bridge security and access gate, rail side security mesh and, of course, the vehicle safety barriers for which Berry Systems are renowned, on all the ramps. These barriers consisted of RB1 spring steel buffers supporting a Berry Beam barrier, anti-climb mesh and integral pedestrian handrail. For further information call 01902 491100, email [email protected] or visit www.berrysystems.co.uk
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CV340 NVELOPE secures Kew Tower CV341 The newly refurbished Kew Tower office building in Richmond is due to receive an Excellent BREEAM environmental rating, following a project which includes NVELOPE NV4 support systems being installed behind approximately 600m2 of aluminium and tectiva cladding. The NVELOPE NV4 system was installed behind the new cladding by Paneltec Services, to whom Hale Brown Architects recommended using the NVELOPE Project Checklist. The online checklist, accessed on the NVELOPE website, involves a straightforward, two-step data entry process and results in a comprehensive, project-specific cladding solution. Manufactured A seamless solution from IKO from aluminium alloys, NVELOPE’s NV4 system is suited to vertical IKOpro Acrylic Roof Coat from IKO has cladding applications. Rainscreen panels are hung from and secured been used to provide a quick and seamless to the horizontal profiles with adjustable hangers. waterproof solution to a leaking roof at Bellman’s Auctioneers & Valuers in West Sussex. Remedial work was first carried out Bespoke solutions for Olympic legacy CV342 to the parapets and 18mm OSB boards were The 2012 Olympics transformed a large area of East London into a then installed to the verticals over the existing spectacular sporting venue where the world’s best athletes competed felt. The main roof deck was checked for for gold. The athletes accommodation used for the games has now been imperfections and repairs were made before transformed into affordable housing of the highest standards, close to laying the first layer of IKOpro Acrylic Roof the huge Westfield shopping centre. Aluprof aluminium door, window Coat using a standard roller. IKOpro GRF and curtain wall systems were specified on some of the residential 100gm reinforcement fleece was then laid and blocks as their approach differs from other systems companies. rolled into the wet resin to ensure the mesh Aluprof offers a bespoke design service working in conjunction with was fully embedded. It was then allowed to dealers and specifiers to suit the architect’s vision. Window details were cure before applying the top coat. Wayne developed specifically for the project which include integrated frame Hollands, contracts manager for M Holmes shadow gaps with EPDM channels, hidden vent systems and a door Construction said: “The beauty of this system developed specifically for the project which is not available in any is that you don’t have to re-deck the roof, alternative system range. unlike some alternative liquid systems.”
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Local MP visits IKO CV351 North-East Derbyshire MP, Natascha Engel visited the IKO factory recently with a view to learning more about the roofing and waterproofing systems manufactured there. IKO is makes a significant contribution to the UK’s manufacturing business within the construction sector with a UK turnover of £70m in 2013, which included exports of £5m. On the factory tour Natascha learnt about the product ranges manufactured in Chesterfield, the environmental aspects of the factory with its zero carbon policy as well as the supply chain route to market. She also visited IKO’s training academy CV350 where customers and contractors are educated about new products and applications. Trucky Dip winner announced Daron Cleverly from Cardiff-based building firm, CAL Builders, is the lucky winner of the Celebrating 80 years of safe structures CV352 national Trucky Dip competition from Kee Safety, supplier of rooftop and ground-based guardrail, is celebrating builders’ merchant Jewson. Daron was the 80th anniversary of its popular Kee Klamp fitting, the product at the selected as the winner of a new Isuzu D-Max heart of hundreds of thousands of safe tubular structures across the globe. truck worth over £20K at his local Ipswich “We are delighted to reach this impressive milestone,” commented David Road branch of Jewson in Cardiff on Hill, Kee Safety’s group marketing director. “From humble origins in the 29 September 2014. The Trucky Dip agricultural sector, the use of Kee Klamp fittings has evolved considerably competition ran from 9 July to 12 September. over time. Today, the Kee Klamp fitting is a reliable mainstay in a variety of Trade professionals across the country took guardrailing, handrailing and other safe structure applications thanks to its part in the lucky dip themed competition to versatility, durability and ease of use.” Today, Kee Klamp fittings remain a major win the prize. This is the second year Jewson product range within the portfolio of the Kee Safety Group, a UK-based global has held a Trucky Dip competition and, with safety company with offices in Canada, China, France, Germany, Poland, UAE over 30,000 entries received from all over and USA. The off-the-shelf product range is one of the largest on the market, the UK, it continues to prove popular with providing fittings for every possible application. the trade community.
CV353 Refurbished roof saves modular building CV354 The life of a modular building has been extended by up to 30 years, cost-effectively, just by changing the roof. WC Consulting’s premises in Thurnscoe, West Yorkshire, created from 18 relocatable buildings bolted together and rented to Balfour Beatty as the construction company’s northern regional office, were leaking badly; a new roof was determined to be the best solution forward. Contractor CC Roofing’s answer was to strip the original roof, then mechanically fix Protan SE1.2mm single ply vapour permeable membrane to 18mm OSB board. “It looks the business now,” says Bill Cooper, managing director of WC Consulting. “We looked at various options, but Protan came out the best in balancing cost and Charity cycle on behalf of potential longevity. The Protan membrane was lightweight and easy for architects and their families the roofing contractor to use, even on detailing such as the dressed A charity cycle ride by The Architects upstands. The new roof should be good for at least 30 years!” Benevolent Society (ABS) from Edinburgh to London has taken place to raise some much needed cash. CV355 Riding high for charity International flooring specialist Gerflor Even top executives need to find time to keep fit – but Simon stepped in to assist the ABS with the Hipgrave, managing director of Britain’s leading garage door maker travel and accommodation costs to help Garador, has gone an extra mile... in fact, he has gone nearly 220 this mammoth charity cycling challenge extra miles. This is the distance Simon covered riding from Lands go ahead. ABS helps people of all End to the Garador head office in Yeovil as part of the Tour de ages who have experienced illness, Jewson Charity event at the start of September. The 2014 Jewson accident, redundancy, unemployment, cycling relay marathon from Land’s End to John O’Groats is a major bereavement or other personal fund raising event for MacMillan Cancer Support. Simon said this misfortune. On 19 September a team wasn’t the first year Garador had supported this worthwhile event, of ten architect cyclists, left Edinburgh but it was the furthest by far he has covered on this annual ride. to cycle to the RIBA offices in London. “The target for the complete Tour de Jewson event is set at just Happily the team all arrived safely at over £52,000 and with the addition of the money raised by Garador 6pm on Monday September after a they are well on their way to raising this amount for MacMillan gargantuan trip of some 400 miles. Cancer Support,” he said.
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CV356 Laser experts cut creativity loose Laser firm, Cutting Technologies, is launching a new campaign to show the UK’s designers and architects exactly what’s possible by using the latest in laser technology. Cutting Creativity Loose will demonstrate the limitless possibilities modern laser cutting and engraving offers designers CV357 in a range of ways. Central to the campaign is Cutting Technologies’ new catalyst for creativity, a carefully designed, three-part sample collection which will inspire and inform designers. Comprising Metals, Wood and Plastics and Unusual, the collection shows how lasers can transform a huge range of materials including brass, acrylic, mdf, latex and slate from the mundane into something truly spectacular. Cutting Technologies is also working with RIBA to formulate a series of seminars explaining how lasers work and what can be achieved with them. As well as providing architects and designers with information and ideas on how they can incorporate laser cutting and engraving into their projects, Ethical accreditation awarded the seminars will also be accredited and count towards CPD. Osmo UK is celebrating its fifth year of gaining status as an Ethical Company. The Aylesbury- based business has once again scored highly Technical guide developed for the EuLA in an analysis of its approach to Corporate Lucideon, international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly Social Responsibility, demonstrating its known as Ceram, has produced a technical guide, Lime in Mortars: Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the continued commitment to customers, Use in Mortars for the European Lime Association (EuLA). Although lime has been used in mortars staff, trade colleagues and shareholders. since Roman Times in much of Europe, there has been little direct research into how and why lime Ethical Company Accreditation is awarded improves the properties of mortar, both during mixing and while in service. Launched at the recent to organisations which obtain an outstanding 9th International Masonry Conference in Guimaraes, Portugal, the guide provides a review of the overall score in an evaluation of their scientific literature around the benefits of using lime in cement-based mortars, in both the fresh Corporate Social Responsibility record (as mixed) and hardened state. The guide and which are successfully screened against also evaluates existing information and other companies within their market sectors. highlights the direct benefits to mortar Osmo can carry on displaying the Ethical in general use, specifically the durability Award and Ethical Company logos, providing CV358 and performance characteristics of consumers with a guarantee, that as a mortar in service. company, Osmo has good ethical standards.
CV359 New head for Twyford CV360 Brent Hudson has been confirmed as the new head at Twyford Bathrooms. Reporting to Anders Spetz, chief commercial officer of Sanitec, Brent will have full responsibility for Twyford in the UK and Ireland. Brent joined Twyford in February 2013 to head up the commercial operations and marketing departments. He has previously held board level positions with Valeo Service, Saint- Gobain Pipelines and Biwater Industries. Brent Hudson said: “I am delighted to be appointed at such an exciting and interesting time in Twyford’s history. With the recent launch of our Energy Collection we are looking to further grow our position in the UK market and I am greatly looking forward to leading the company Aluminium eaves system CPD as we re-affirm the Twyford brand.” Brent’s appointment is with Alutec has launched a new RIBA immediate effect. accredited CPD seminar developed to help architects and specifiers maintain their professional accreditation and stay CV361 Monier Redland UK appoints country manager informed about the benefits of aluminium Andy Dennis has been appointed country manager for Monier Redland UK. eaves solutions. Aluminium eaves systems Andy has been with Redland for twelve years, most recently as sales director. offer distinct advantages over more This track record gives him an unrivalled understanding of the company and its traditional materials. The seminar, which position within the market. The structure of the Monier Group has undergone covers the required topics under RIBA’s several changes in recent years and the appointment of a dedicated country core curriculum, explains which specific manager for the UK market signals a renewed commitment to investing in types of aluminium are most suited for and growing this key geographic region. Having worked within the organisation rainwater systems and is supported for 12 years, Andy has an in-depth understanding of the opportunities and by information on correct system challenges ahead for this great UK brand. “Now is the right time to push specification and design. The seminar will forward with our development and re-emphasise our role as a market also provide updated information on new leading manufacturer within the building products sector,” he summarises. and forthcoming British Standards, eaves “Our UK operation is running strongly, with a rationalised and much improved ventilation requirements and life cost manufacturing capability backed by a strong and energetic team. With a recovery in our market area well analyses. under way it is an excellent time to capitalise on a climate of optimism to assert our strengths.”
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CV362 Tour de Jewson racing money for charity CV363 Jewson is celebrating the success of its annual charity cycle relay – Tour de Jewson, which came to a triumphant end in John O’ Groats on 20 September 2014. The collaborative event saw the builders’ merchant’s customers, suppliers and employees cycle across the UK in a bid to raise as much money as possible for its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. In its fifth year, Tour de Jewson is the biggest annual charity event held by Jewson, which covers a staggering 2,500 miles and attracts around two hundred riders every year. The teams tackled inclement weather, steep gradients and navigational issues to complete the challenge in just 11 days. The weary cyclists raised more than £28,000, with more money still coming in from sponsorship and fundraising at various locations visited by the Savings and convenience keeps cyclists during the tour. MRS with the Fuelcard People Mick Scutts’ 40 years’ experience as an HGV owner-operator means that he knows a thing Superior service CV364 or two about the ins and outs of trucking with Celebrating its 10th year of trading, Natural Paving Products (UK) recent years seeing MRS Transport reports that business is stronger than ever; and to support its concentrating on the Southeast. You only continual growth has appointed Lavinia Dowson as a new member survive four decades in haulage by being cost- of the Northern sales team. Reporting to Natural Paving Products’ efficient and Mick is no exception. With diesel northern sales manager, Tim Rushton, Lavinia will look after representing a major cost item, he always customers from the north of Doncaster up to the south of knows exactly how much he is paying to refuel, Newcastle. Aiming to further develop merchant relationships in to a fraction of a penny per litre. MRS the area, Lavinia will increase sales and grow brand awareness by Transport uses a Shell fuel card supplied by employing Natural Paving Products’ M.O.P (Merchant Only Policy) – The Fuelcard People, part of The Fuel Card a policy that supports merchant business by operating an exclusive Group. Mick is notified each Friday of his sales route. Lavinia will also continue to support its impressive refuelling price for the coming week, invariably customer base by offering back-selling opportunities and offering real savings when compared with memberships to the company’s Approved Landscaping Professionals scheme. national average pump prices.
CV365 Portakabin awarded another gold CV366 The Portakabin Group has been awarded a Gold Award in the Business in the Community Environment Index 2014 in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. This is the second consecutive year Portakabin has achieved this prestigious accolade – putting the group among the UK’s highest performing businesses for environmental management. The BITC Index assesses participants’ integration of an environmental strategy into their operations and their performance in reducing impact on the environment. Over the past 15 years, the Index has enabled businesses and organisations to measure their environmental management and benchmark against competitors and other companies in New contracts team at Lakes their geographical region. The Gold Award represents a score of 90 to 95%, which compares to an average Lakes Bathrooms has engaged two score among participants of 80%. It follows the group’s success as Think Green Business of the Year for York specialists to create a new contracts and North and East Yorkshire and two national awards for waste management in 2013. team to target the housebuilding and development market: Graham Berry (left) and Peter Jones (right) have joined Lakes CV367 Alpha has London covered Bathrooms to promote its products to Richard Eldridge has been appointed technical sales manager (TSM) house builders, specifiers and architects. for Alpha Heating Innovation. Having been at the company for over Between them, Graham and Peter have two years, Richard’s new role will see him utilise his knowledge and over 50 years of experience in sales to existing relationships to update and educate merchants and the contract market, the majority of installers located within London and all areas within the M25. which comes from their work within the Richard’s previous role saw him work as sales Co-ordinator at Alpha. bathroom industry. Graham commented, In this position, he booked appointments for Alpha’s full team of “We’re delighted to be working with Lakes TSMs. Along with building up his technical knowledge, this position to develop relationships with specifiers also enabled Richard to develop relationships with a number of the that will value the broad range of products merchant branches and installers within the area he is now covering. that the company offers.” Peter Jones was Richard commented: “Alpha is a great company to work for and this promotion is the perfect opportunity similarly positive: “I’m really excited about for me to take my current experience forward. Having already worked within this team for over two years, the opportunity for growth for Lakes I am looking forward to further increasing awareness and visibility of Alpha products within the London Bathrooms in the contract market.” Orbital area by working closely with merchants and installers.”
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CV370 Challenging traditional methods CV371 H+H is again at the forefront of increasing levels of efficiency in UK house building after findings from the AIMC4 project revealed Retro Fit Joist Hangers to be a faster and more airtight way of hanging supporting floor joists. Retro Fit Hangers are now being recommended as an alternative to traditional methods when using the H+H Thin Joint System. The AIMC4 project provided an opportunity to measure the airtightness of buildings at several stages of the build process. By using Retro Fit Joist Hangers, there is an increased level of airtightness because it eliminates the need to cut into the brickwork and maintains the integrity of the aircrete wall in full. This new method means that the entire wall can be built first with the hangers added after, thus saving time.
Extra fire safety meets design CV372 A floor restored The new advanced features of the FS-Xtra grade from Junckers professional lacquer has been used ROCKPANEL bring a fresh dimension to façade cladding to restore the floor at the Danish Embassy in design, combining high levels of fire safety with the broadest London to its former glory. The existing solid range of aesthetic finishes and RAL colours available on wood floor was sanded back and refinished the market from a single manufacturer. Applied on an with four coats of Junckers Strong in Satin aluminium or steel supporting structure and fixed with blind finish for a durable, subtle sheen. Junckers rivets, the premium FS-Xtra boards meet the requirements Strong is a water-based, 100% polyurethane, for European fire class A2-s1, d0, and can be classified as hardwearing lacquer which leaves a low odour non-combustible according to national Building Regulations. and is NMP free. Having been professionally The low maintenance, optimum performance grade boards refurbished and finished by The Wooden Floor are available in the solid colour Rockclad range, iridescent Specialists, the Embassy floor will look as good Chameleon range, elegant Woods and modern Metallics. as new for another twenty years, proof indeed All finishes are colourfast and multi-dimensional. a solid hardwood floor can last a lifetime.
CV373 Bespoke colour matching service CV374 Avonite, the renowned American solid surface brand distributed in the UK by IDS, showcased the ongoing creativity of its solid surfacing material with the launch of its Chromatix custom colour matching service, together with its Right Size Matters capability at this year’s 100% Design. The stand also reinforced Avonite brand awareness following its debut at 100% Design in 2013. When a project requires individuality and prestige, the new Chromatix colour matching service for bespoke solid surface is the answer. With Chromatix, the Glass and Petals translucent solid surface within the Studio Collection can be custom-matched to a specified colour using the Pantone matching system. Samples are provided free of charge on a three week lead time. There is a minimum order quantity of ten sheets which are available ADT provides the full package in the sheet size of 12 x 3,050 x 915mm, which are delivered 12 weeks after order acknowledgment. ADT Fire and Security is now providing fully comprehensive fire and security solutions with integration of the fire CV375 Caberwood for customised furniture detection and access control systems Used extensively throughout the building industry for many years, for the majority of Newcastle College. Caberwood MDF Pro from Norbord is a premium grade MDF with For the past six years, ADT has maintained a uniform density across the board. It can be used to create the majority of fire detection and alarm bespoke furniture and other light joinery applications. Suitable for systems at the college. However, after straightforward machine and surface finishing and available in six demonstrating successful results, standard sizes, it offers the benefits of timber without the natural the contract has been extended to include defects. The product, which is made in Scotland, has been the installation of new systems as well as designed to be easy to saw, drill, shape and rout without splintering the phased upgrades of existing security or chipping. It is also designed to look good and is suitable for most access controls, intruder alarms and CCTV. high quality paint and surface finishes including the application of As part of the new contract, ADT will install paper foils and veneers. In addition, Caberwood's high quality MX panels utilising the latest Generation 6 fibres and internal bond strength mean that the product boasts digital fire detection technology in any superior screws and fasteners compared to other types of panel new facilities. product.
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Metsec cable management reaches new heights Bradite At 1,016ft high, The Shard is regarded as one of the most ambitious New, water-based Cladit Plus from Bradite has architectural endeavours in the United Kingdom. Its form and shape, been formulated to revitalise metal cladding – however, required a versatile cable management solution for distributing the profiled exterior metal finish on industrial the cables that service the Shangri-La Hotel inside. Metsec Cable and commercial buildings. A water-thinned, Management convinced on aspects of design, cost and availability to polyurethane semi-gloss acrylic finish, offering win this prestigious project. Project manager at M&E contractor Briggs long lasting protection, it provides an easy-to- & Forrester, Sean Fuell explained: “We were recommended Metsec Cable maintain finish that offers good colour retention and weathering resistance. Up until Management products by the distributor, the corrosion and failure of the steel substrate itself, Cladit Plus can be successfully CV376 Newey & Eyre. The products were not over- used to upgrade the cladding and extend its useful life by up to ten years and can be engineered and struck the right balance recoated easily even after years of exposure. 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The affordable, tax-efficient, flexible solution incorporates fixed Raising the bar CV377 monthly payments, competitive rates and has for ARK Academy been designed to help clients in the funding of all their office fit-out, refurbishment External envelope contractor, and furniture requirements. The company is partnering with Plus Finance to ensure Prater, will be playing an that its clients receive the best tailor-made packages from a company that is expert integral role in the forthcoming at arranging finance solutions for those looking to improve their working £30m refurbishment of ARK environments. Saracen offers turn key solutions to any of its clients who need it, Academy, a secondary school taking the company beyond design, refurbishment and fit-out work. in Putney, West London. Email: [email protected] The project will enhance the existing sports facilities and see the interior Website: www.saraceninteriors.com CV601 of the academy, including the Grade II listed main school building, undergo a complete remodel. The ARK Putney Academy is the second project HOLDON where Prater will be working closely with its tier 1 metal standing seam Travis Perkins customer, Tony Laverty, supplier, Bemo, and will be installing the acoustic (attenuation and took home the HOLDON challenge title by absorption) roofing system to the new sports Hall which is replacing cutting through a wooden railway sleeper over the demolished gym block. In addition to the roofing package, Prater three rounds in a record time of 50.13 seconds. will be installing new Schüco curtain walling to the existing building Tony competed against nine other finalists at which currently comprises an exposed concrete façade and in-situ the Northampton Saints Stadium to clinch the concrete frame. To ensure the school remains in operation throughout title of the fastest and most skilled tool user in the refurbishment, a temporary structure has been built on the site. the country and drive away in the top prize of a brand new Volkswagen van. The competitive finalists, who had already proven their speedy credentials at the qualifying HOLDON Saw Challenge rounds held at nationwide Travis Perkins CV378 Wire products branches, were eager to once again pick up the HOLDON rapsaw to walk away with for the recycling the grand title and top prize. As well as the top prize of a Volkswagen van, each finalist industry received a free 16GB iPad. Quantum Wire supplies products Website: www.holdontools.com CV602 for the recycling and waste industry in the UK. Its range of Senior Architectural Systems galvanised and black annealed The Gateway Apartments student iron wire products are used in accommodation in Edinburgh has set a new recycling and waste management standard for student living, assisted by the facilities and include cut and aesthetic results achieved by systems from looped baling wire, rewound coils Senior Architectural Systems. Senior has for auto baling machines as well as large coils (formers), and quick link supplied curtain wall and window systems wire. Quantum Wire fully understands the needs of the recycling and waste for the project, which have assisted architects in their mission to achieve an sector, as explained by marketing manager, Ceri Thomas: “We have found exceptional contemporary look both inside and out. The systems ensure the the industry to require particularly cost-effective baling wire and tying wire, accommodation is flooded with natural light, creating an environment which which we can satisfy while maintaining high quality levels to ensure the encourages productive study and enhances the wellbeing of residents, with natural efficiency of our client’s baling processes. The quality of our wire makes ventilation throughout. Senior’s SMR900 aluminium curtain wall systems were used it easy to use regardless of whether it is for automatic or semi-automatic alongside the company’s SPW600E window systems. baling machines or manual tying”. Email: [email protected] Website: www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk CV603
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Saracen Interiors Washroom Washroom Saracen Interiors has completed a conversion project Washroom Washroom has engineered a for one of the new tenants at Royalty House, Watford’s washroom office design for a project in the landmark commercial address on King Street. The fast-track heart of the City of London. The superb project included the conversion of the space from a location of 62 Threadneedle Street ensures restaurant to an open-plan office, using finishes in keeping the building boasts excellent views across with the rest of the building. Last year, Saracen completed a the city, looking out over both the Bank of full refurbishment of Royalty House for the building’s owner, England and the Royal Exchange. As part of Aspect Property Group, for which it won a prestigious AIS the extensive refurbishment, Washroom installed new WCs on four levels of the (Association of Interior Specialists) Gold award. This latest building. Designed to a high specification to complement the upgraded facilities, six-week project, completed on behalf of Aspect’s new tenant, Quindell, included the the bespoke features ensured an entirely unique space was created. Washroom’s reinstallation of windows and the extension of the M&E infrastructure covering full height Alto WC cubicle doors, designed to provide complete privacy for visitors, lighting, power and air-conditioning. were finished with a striking wood-effect Engineered Veneer. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.saraceninteriors.com CV604 Website: www.washroom.co.uk CV608 Big Phil Levolux Get your food, drink and materials in one place – thanks to Big Phil. London’s Blackfriars Station has been transformed Developed in conjunction with tradesmen, Big Phil is a new brand as part of Network Rail’s Thameslink Programme. that delivers man-sized, made-for-trade snacks and energy- The station now boasts a new northern entrance, boosting drinks to keep you fuelled-up during the busy working day. equipped with an external solar shading solution from Big Phil products are supplied in trade-sized packs for a satisfying Levolux. Jacobs, the lead designer on the project, big fill. The range consists of crisp bulk bags in four flavours – worked closely with Levolux to develop a custom ready salted, cheese & onion, salt & vinegar and chargrilled steak; external solar shading solution to be applied across chocolate Breeze Blocks in three flavours – milk chocolate, the glazed facade. This would need to perform four milk chocolate with caramel and milk chocolate with hazelnut critical functions – to create a distinctive and attractive external aesthetic; to reduce and a carbonated Energy Cell drink in mixed fruit flavour. solar heat gain; prevent excessive glare and maintain a high level of transparency and Available exclusively through trade outlets nationwide you openness.The solution comprises an array of fixed extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins, can fuel up as you collect your materials for the day’s job. arranged horizontally across 30 bays. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.bigphil.com CV605 Website: www.levolux.com CV609 Metal Technology Sika Liquid Plastics Metal Technology curtain walling, window and door products The new Salvation Army Vine food bank in New have been installed on a development of apartments at Addington offers vital support to those in difficult Gloucester County Cricket Ground. The contemporary design financial circumstances providing food, directing people of the apartment scheme is enhanced by Metal Technology’s to relevant services and offering a listening ear in times System 17 capped curtain walling. Ultra-flexible and of crisis. The Salvation Army property department aesthetically appealing, the system offers a range of profiles, provided the Croydon-based facility with an old scout hut structural integrity and weather performance. Complementary which was in much need of refurbishment. This resulted in the specification of a Sika to System 17, three door products were installed on the Liquid Plastics Decothane waterproofing system for the roof refurbishment to ensure scheme – System 10 Commercial doors, System 25 lift and slide balcony doors longevity and protection for the building. In order to ensure durability, prolonged and System 5-20D Hi + thermally enhanced residential doors. This range of existence and protection of the building, Sikalastic 625 was specified which has a doors offered solutions to the design requirements while providing the utmost ten-year material guarantee. Each bolt head and fixing was bridged with Sika in security and thermal performance for residents. Flexistrip then installed with Sika Reemat Premium patches, pre-cut to requirements. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.metaltechnology.com CV606 Website: www.liquidplastics.co.uk CV610 Trend Bathrooms Stirling Lloyd Mereway’s new Trend Interiors Bathroom collection A car park built as part of a new offers nothing but simplicity in selection, planning £34m police station in Leeds has been and ordering. The range offers a choice of colours structurally protected using Stirling and finishes that are right on trend and an easy-to- Lloyd's dual function Decseal use pricing guide that clearly bundles products waterproofing and anti-skid system. together to form popular, suggested cabinet sets. Some 4,182m² of the advanced resin- The range presents modular and fitted arrangements based Decseal system has been applied throughout the decks of the two-storey which are supplied rigid and ready to fit, making them easy to cost, simple to order car park. The fully reinforced Decseal system incorporates a tough, impermeable and easier for fitters to install. For those on a limited budget, these value bathrooms waterproofing membrane with no vulnerable joints. It has been designed to cope with are guaranteed to impress. Quality slab doors and matching cabinet finishes are the awkward contours and profiles associated with multi storey car park decks and offered in four different options – Matt and Gloss White, Lancaster Oak and Tobacco ramps and protects the deck from water and chloride penetration and corrosion as Walnut – to create beautifully modern bathrooms which are high on style. well as providing essential skid and slip-resistance for both vehicles and pedestrians. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.trendbathrooms.co.uk CV607 Website: www.stirlinglloyd.com CV611
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