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2 0 www.watermangroup.com | 2 (2) 2012 years of 1 2 INNO6VATI0 N watermantimes Waterman Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation In 2012 we are celebrating 60 years of innovation as a leading international consultancy. Refurbishments Waterman has historically been involved in some of the most interesting major refurbishment works in London. Restoring Ecosystem Services Although not by any means a new concept, green roofs are becoming an increasingly popular trend in sustainable building design. Elizabeth House Our Energy, Environment & Design team undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed £600 million investment on London’s Waterloo. Contents ON THE COVER ARTICLES Elizabeth House 02 | Brief News Our Energy, Environment & Design team 06 | Refurbishments undertake the Environmental Impact Waterman has historically been involved in some of the most Assessment for the proposed £600 million interesting major refurbishment works in London. This article investment on London’s Waterloo. features three refurbishment projects of a smaller, more intricate scale. I trust that you have all had an enjoyable Page 10 08 | Waterman Contributes to Expansion of Wind Energy in Scotland summer watching the Olympics and the 12 | The Crown Estate Queen’s Jubilee. 14 | 60 Years of Innovation In 2012 we are celebrating 60 years of innovation as a th We have also been celebrating our 60 leading international consultancy. Anniversary and reminiscing on how Waterman has developed as a consultant over the years and the loyalty of our clients and employees during this exciting period. 16 | Restoring Ecosystem Services Although not by any means a new concept, green roofs In this issue of Waterman Times, we have are becoming an increasingly popular trend in sustainable included articles to show the diversity of our work building design. outside our core property markets. Waterman has experienced success in 18 | Waterman Health & Safety Feature winning many local authority frameworks to 20 | Autorail™ 1992-2012 - 20th Anniversary provide engineering and environmental advice. 22 | Castlewood Business Park We provide consultancy advice to the 24 | Fire Engineering renewable and traditional power markets and | Charity and Sponsorship we have been involved in supporting over two 26 hundred individual planning applications for rural 28 | New Commissions wind turbines. We continue to win accolades for our design excellence and these include GREEN GOOD DESIGNTM, Building Magazine Project of the Year and a Structural Steel Design commendation. Head Office Pickfords Wharf Clink Street I do hope that you enjoy the variety of the articles London SE1 9DG t +44 (0)20 7928 7888 in the Autumn issue of Waterman Times. www.watermangroup.com Thank you to staff and clients who Scan this code with contributed to this edition. your smart phone to * 3G or WiFi recommended for download If you have any comments, please download* this issue of Nick Taylor, Chief Executive contact the editorial team: Waterman Times. [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @waterman_group 2 0 This publication was produced to ISO14001 Environmental Management System standard years of 1 2 and 95% of the waste created during the process was recycled. The materials used INNOVATI N included vegetable oil inks, elemental chlorine free pulp and fibre from PEFC managed Image courtesy of Imaging Atelier forests. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper 60 products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests. 01 Brief News Waterman extend their Neo Bankside awarded appointment on LYTAG commendation at SSD Awards UK: Waterman are delighted to have extended their lead UK: NEO Bankside was recently awarded a commendation at the Structural Steel Design consultant appointment to cover detailed civil designs on the Awards 2012. new £12m lightweight aggregate (LYTAG) processing facility at Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire. The prestigious award ceremony, held at the Museum of London, celebrates the excellence of structural and architectural design attainable in the use of steel and its The new 43,000m2 facility will process ash from the power potential in terms of efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics, sustainability and innovation. station to produce a range of lightweight building products. It will be a flagship project for LYTAG as the first facility of its kind to NEO Bankside is a striking residential development on a 1.5 acre site located next to be constructed in the UK in over 30 years. the iconic Tate Modern Gallery on the banks of the River Thames. The award-winning project, a joint venture between Native Land and Grosvenor and designed by Rogers The proposed development will bring a number of significant Stirk Harbour + Partners, is one of the most sought after addresses in London. The 217 environmental and economic benefits to North Yorkshire and apartment development comprises four separate pavilions providing new public routes the UK. By manufacturing LYTAG lightweight aggreate (LWA) from Southwark to the riverfront. The pavilions themselves are characterised by an from Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA), the new plant can be used elegant structural steel bracing system designed by Waterman’s Structures team. The to produce useful materials as opposed to landfill, with the bold and repeating diagonal pattern of external steel bracing used on all four buildings diversion of around 200,000 tonnes per annum. Furthermore, performs a crucial structural role to help unify the site. the proposed facility could displace the need for 400,000 tonnes of aggregate per year, which would normally require quarrying The judging panel commented: ‘‘This project is outstanding in its rigour and attention to an area of 130m2 by 15m deep. detail. Intelligently conceived, designed and beautifully built, it is clear that the whole team was immersed in every aspect. The prominent elliptical external structural bracing has a Contact: Joe Morris, Director, Waste and Sustainable Energy refined architectural quality. The elegant stair/lift cores are a delight. Impressive quality [email protected] achieved on a design and build project.’’ The renowned development has transformed the unique South Bank site into a vibrant community with shops, restaurants and public spaces. Barry Dobbins Marcello Marinoni, Regional Director of Waterman Structures explained: “This project has been ‘a first’ in nearly every way. The apartment pavilions are hybrid structures combining traditional concrete frames with external steel bracing for stability, the bracing also appointed as a Fellow supports the promontory winter gardens. It’s a very unusual approach and I’m not aware of this being adopted on any other residential building.” of the Institution of Board Director, Steve Fuller added: ‘‘It’s been a challenging, exciting and extremely satisfying project. We’re all very proud to be involved in a project that is winning a Structural Engineers reputation as an iconic development.” Contact: Steve Fuller, Board Director UK: Barry Dobbins, Director of our London & S.E. region was [email protected] recently invited to become a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers; an accolade which is considered the ultimate level of professional attainment. Barry has worked as a chartered structural engineer for 18 years, of which 15 have been with Waterman. His recent Sydney office gets Level 3 appointment as a Fellow recognises excellence in structural engineering achievement and a significant contribution to the profession. Accreditation in NSW In addition to working on a spectrum of award winning Australia: Our Sydney office has recently received accreditation from the New South developments, Barry sits on numerous committees such as Wales Government (Resources & Energy Division) and is now a Level 3 Accredited IStructE fire engineering and Construction Excellence. Service Provider to undertake contestable underground and overhead (as well as substations, etc) electrical designs for the three supply authorities in New South Wales Barry is also a reviewer for prospective Chartership being Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy. candidates and recently initiated Waterman’s involvement in ‘Constructionarium’ which is an annual University workplace John North, Chairman of Waterman Sydney is the registered person within the Sydney initiative set up to give undergraduates from London office with the relevant qualifications and experience in this field and will and Loughborough Universities a hands on experience of ©Hufton + Crow take the lead in supervising and authorising such designs carried out by Waterman real construction. Sydney personnel. 02 03 Brief News Government’s Environmental and Sustainability Advice Framework UK: Waterman has been successfully appointed on the Government’s Environmental and Sustainability Advice Framework, a pan government collaborative framework Craig Beresford (Left) agreement for use by UK public sector bodies including, but not limited to, Central Government Departments and their Agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies and local authorities. Waterman was one of six suppliers, AJ100 Awards from an initial sixteen, successfully appointed on the Noise and Statutory Nuisance Lot which covers noise and noise UK: Waterman are proud to have sponsored the AJ100 awards, 2012; the annual impact assessments, modelling, design and specification survey of the UK’s largest architect practices. of abatement