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04 PUBLIC/PROPERTY – Educational Buildings & Healthcare Buildings

20 PUBLIC/OPINION – Manufacturers Have Their Say

28 PUBLIC/EVENT – Ecobuild - Excel, London, March 1-3

32 PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS – News

36 PUBLIC/MARKET – Product News

56 PUBLIC/IMAGE – The Bigger Pictures

64 PUBLIC/WORK – Project News

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Archial Completes £43 Million East Surrey College DevelopmentThe second and final phase of a £43 million development at East Surrey College in Redhill, Surrey has been completed. This concludes the work on the college which involved a new 18,000 sq m building, and 3,500 sq m major refurbishment of previous facilities on the College’s existing campus at Gatton Point North.

Archial, one of the country’s largest architectural practices and a member of the global Ingenium Group of companies, has designed the new building as part of a development, funded in part by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), that involves the demolition of all existing buildings with the exception of the Reigate School of Art & Design and the formation of a new main access into the site from London Road.

The new building includes facilities for students studying: art design and media; hair and beauty; construction; engineering; public service;

health and childcare; sport; business and supported learning. It also houses a sports hall, gym, a two storey learning resource centre and landscaped horticulture and summer gardens.

Gary Phelps at Archial said: “The design and specification of East Surrey College is a response to the needs of governors, managers, staff and students alike. The College is arranged around a three storey 800 sq m internal winter garden allowing natural light to fill the building, which also connects to an external summer garden providing quality social space all year round.”

Chris Long, East Surrey College Director of Communication and Capital Build, said: “With its outstanding design, the new college provides world class facilities for teaching and learning. This landmark building is the gateway to Redhill and an important visual indication to the

community of how education and skills acquisition can improve lives and opportunities.”

Fully accessible and DDA compliant, the building provides teaching spaces that are flexible and optimise natural daylighting. Internally, glazed screens to classrooms give the building a light and open feel. Externally, the building features a curved zinc-clad three storey block containing the learning resources centre and administration area and translucent cladding panels – the first time this particular system has been used in the UK – which achieve exceptional thermal insulation values while allowing high levels of natural daylight into the building.

A number of sustainable features are incorporated into the building design, including rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing, a green roof, a wood chip fuelled biomass boiler and solar panels, and it has

been awarded a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating. Situated in Redhill, a busy shopping and commercial centre for surrounding small towns, East Surrey College has over 1,500 full-time students and more than 8,000 part-time students studying courses that range from vocational qualifications to community leisure courses.

Phase Two of the construction programme involved a major refurbishment of the Reigate School of Art & Design building to provide first class motor vehicle, construction and engineering teaching facilities over three storeys.

www.wernick.co.ukSteni Brings Colour To BSF Sheffield

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Four shades of cladding panels from Steni UK are proving a colourful new home for the first intake of students to a redeveloped personalised learning centre that is part of Sheffield’s Building Schools for the Future programme. HLM architects specified the Steni Colour panels of fibreglass reinforced polymer composite, with a smooth surface of 100% acrylic that is electron beam cured without the use of solvents, in matt green, blue, grey and yellow.Fixed horizontally with staggered joints by specialist sub-contractor Rooksby Roofing, the 4502m of cladding acts as a rainscreen above brickwork on the upper storey of the façade but also features on the soffits and link bridge of the new extension to the £5.7million Personalised Learning Centre on Spring Lane, Sheffield.The new, 6252m steel framed, flat-roofed extension to the north of the former Spring Lane College forms a modern “fun” frontage to the facility and aims to provide a new identity to the school, with its elevational design of Steni panels intended to support the school’s aim for a wow factor entrance to the 2.85-acre site in one of the top 10% nationally ranked wards of multiple deprivation.HLM specified them primarily for their range of standard colours - 44 as well as almost any special colour from the NCS-, RAL- or BS- colour system in addition to two other finishes – half-matt and high-gloss – and two thicknesses. Those for the personalised learning centre were supplied by Sheffield Insulations. The appearance of the building will change throughout the day and across the seasons as light levels, weather conditions and vegetation change. During the winter months when the trees to the Spring Lane boundary lose their leaves, the new building will provide a much needed burst of colour and vibrancy to the approach route.

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A Learning Curve

Modernisation and refurbishment of the Penbryn Function suite at Aberystwyth University was carried out by main Contractor T O Jones & Sons Ltd. Gareth Lewis Architects specified a Hunter Douglas 84R ceiling, finished in white and installed on curved carriers to convex and concave radii to form a waveform pattern. Panels were installed with no joint profile, leaving open joints to maximise airflow and create a feeling of space. The waveform shape of the ceiling added visual interest as well as reflecting and diffusing light from the pendant light fittings, wall

mounted up-lighters and natural light from the windows. The Hunter Douglas 84R ceiling system consists of round-edged panels which are easily clipped onto a curved carrier system to create concave, convex or undulating ceilings. Panels are joined using an engineered panel splice, to provide a perfect joint detail.


Sixth-Formers Proud Of Their New Wernick BuildingTo expand school facilities quickly and cost-effectively local education authorities are turning increasingly to factory built, modular construction. Not only are great savings achieved in construction costs and site development times, but the steel framed buildings look

just as pleasing and are as equally robust as those that are built using traditional building techniques. The King’s School in Ottery St Mary is just such a case. Its new two-storey building, designed and built by Neath Abbey based Wernick Buildings was delivered over four

days, which is fast for a 723 square metre, 15 room building. The decision to construct the school’s latest building using this modern method of construction was influenced by several key factors

Firstly – less disruption on site. The school’s authorities did not want lorries passing through the front gates of the school at any time. Modular construction minimises health and safety risks because much of the construction is done at the factory, yet the 28 modules that comprise the new building were delivered while the school was open. This was achieved by craning the modules into position, from their delivery lorries drawn up in the school’s coach park on the other side of the school from the main gates.

Secondly – cost. A modular building is generally highly competitive in price when compared to the cost of conventional construction methods.

Internal and external finishing work took 20 weeks to complete fromthe date of delivery to site. The work included a pitched tiled roofwith a vented Dutch gable at each end, and a brick and renderedexterior wall. The new building is positioned on the site of an oldswimming pool which required some thorough site preparation workbefore the ground works could be completed.The new block, specifically designed to blend in with the olderbuildings that surround it, houses the expanding geographydepartment and the 6th form centre and IT room.

The 6th formers are not surprisingly very proud of their purpose designed facilities and the expansion of the geography department’s accommodation will allow for a general increase in student places throughout the school. Wernick’s buildings are also available for hire or lease purchase.


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GEZE UK Educates Exeter

GEZE UK, is once again proving that it’s a degree above the rest as several of its elegant door closers are installed at Exeter University.Select Architectural Ironmongery specified more than twenty of GEZE UK’s TS 3000 B surface mounted closers and a GEZE Boxer, an integrated cam action door closer, during the refurbishment of Exeter University’s 1950’s Senate Chamber. Select Architectural Ironmongery chose the Boxer as it could be integrated into the refurbished doors, blending seamlessly into the sleek design of the boardroom. Offering style as well as function, the doors can be manually opened with low friction and adjustable speed as well as benefiting from a built in hydraulic back check. GEZE’s surface mounted cam-action door closer, the TS 3000 B, was selected for doors throughout Senate House, where high footfall areas made ease of opening a necessity. Designed to assist with the need to satisfy the requirements of the Equality Act, and to bridge the gap between the stringent fire door regulations and Approved Document M of the Building Regulations, the TS3000B offers adjustable latching action, closing speed and back check.


Flag-Soprema TPO Meets Highest Sustainability Criteria

The new £9.7 million Bournville school consolidated the existing Infant and Junior Schools into one. Sustainability criteria required achievement of a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, so Flag-Soprema worked closely alongside Approved Contractor Central Cladding Systems to secure specification of its Flagon TPO single ply membrane for the roof waterproofing. As the first TPO to achieve a BRE Green Guide A+ rating, a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, EPC B-Rating (with a score of 36) and a recycled content of 22% were achieved.


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Fire Glazing For Southampton University

Building 85 lies within the campus of Southampton University, and is the new home for the Institute of Life Sciences. The core to the design was the use of sustainable and low maintenance materials, a category which included fire glazing systems from Fendor. Over 40 different fire glazing elements were required, ranging from screens, doors and panels offering 30 minutes fire rating in the atrium to 60 minute fire rated doors and screens in the lift lobby.


Pegler Yorkshire Helps To Improve Student Life At Exeter University

A project is currently underway to provide 19 new accommodation blocks at Exeter University with Pegler Yorkshire being chosen to supply products from its Tectite and XPress ranges and a full commercial valves package, to facilitate heating and domestic water installation. Products from the Tectite push fit range included Tectite Advance which is a System comprising both carbon steel fittings and carbon steel tube for heating service, Tectite Sprint copper fittings for hot and cold water service, XPress press fit carbon steel and stainless steel Systems, along with copper tube and fittings and a host of Pegler Yorkshire commercial valves for isolation and commissioning on all systems.


Curtain Walling From Structura UK For Teddington School

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Curtain walling by Structura UK Ltd was specified for the £32m development and rebuilding of Teddington School on its existing site for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.Structura UK designed, manufactured, supplied and installed a range of high performance, aluminium Schüco FW50+ curtain walling screens, incorporating Schüco ADS65 entrance and fire exit doors, finished in a powder coated dark grey (RAL 7016). The glazing consists of an inner pane of 6mm clear, toughened and heat soak tested glass with Low ‘E’ Soft Coat to Face 3, a 16mm silver spacer, Argon-filled cavity, and a 6.4mm clear, laminated outer pane. Specified by the architects to allow the maximum amount of light into the building’s central area, the curtain walling neatly and cleanly fills the space between the elevations while meeting stringent thermal and acoustic properties.Part of Structura UK’s £1.1m contract included supplying and installing over 100 Velfac outward opening, composite aluminium and timber windows - and door screens - with solar control glass to some of the classrooms. The low maintenance windows consist of an external aluminium profile to match the curtain walling, and an internal structural frame of laminated pinewood. www.structura-uk.com


COLLEGE Blinds Cut Out Maintenance

The COLLEGE blind has been designed to be maintenance free, so that school Bursars or Facilities Managers do not have the constant headache of blind repairs and replacements. Strong components and tough fabrics make the COLLEGE blind virtually unbreakable and the product comes with a five year guarantee. This makes it ideal for education and interiors open to the public such as Museums and Exhibition areas, and COLLEGE blinds are working successfully in new build and existing schools, colleges and public buildings. In addition the COLLEGE blind helps reduce energy costs because of its excellent insulating qualities. The special fabric is porous, allowing good air exchange, so is suitable for naturally ventilated buildings: side guides hold the blind steady even when the windows are opened.


Chiltern International Fire Warns Against Wasting Money When Upgrading Fire Doors In Schools

Besam The Automatic Choice For Talbot School

As part of the Sheffield BSF programme, Newfield and Talbot schools were designed to become a co-located facility, with Talbot School a dedicated, multi-disability Special Educational Needs provider. The school needed to provide more independence to the students by automating the internal doors to the classrooms and hygiene areas. Besam was originally chosen as the partner of choice for the original build. After a successful three month trial period a further 24 doors were automated on the site. The Besam SW100 Low Energy Swing Door operator was chosen specifically for its silent operation, good aesthetics and the limited impact it would have on the existing building.


Benchmark Gets An Education

Ceramic Granite from Benchmark has provided the ideal solution for the refurbishment of the Learning Resource Centre at Sutton Coldfield College in Birmingham. Ceramic Granite was specified for the principal elevation of the building. Ceramic Granite was also chosen for the college’s new Business Centre building. Suitable for both refurbishment and new build projects, the Ceramic Granite range combines all the benefits of the Benchmark Karrier Panel, with the appearance of natural stone. The loadings on the substructure and building exterior are also dramatically reduced when compared with naturally quarried stone.


Chiltern International Fire has warned schools that upgrading the fire resistance performance of fire doors must be approached with care to avoid wasting money. Senior Consultant Peter Barker said, ‘There are numerous products on the market that claim to be suitable for upgrading and reinstating the fire resistance of doors to 30/60 minutes’ fire resistance, but not all will be suitable for all the different types of doorsets in schools, assuming that the door is suitable for upgrading.’ He added, ‘The inherent risk involved is that it is very easy to spend a lot of money and achieve little. In the current climate it is important to ensure that any outlay is wisely spent, but in the crucial area of fire protection, schools cannot economise on safety.’


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CaesarStone Provides A Winning Concept For Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University prides itself as being one of the most progressive and innovative universities in the UK. When refurbishment works on their learning centre took place over the summer they turned to CaesarStone for a practical solution to upgrade the helpdesk countertops complimenting the new modern, brighter space suiting the university’s contemporary aesthetics and providing a lasting finish.

CaesarStone was chosen for the new countertops, as their quartz worktops offer longevity, durability and style. It was specified by David Jenkin of Alexi Marmot Associates, who used 6600 Nougat in a 20 mm thickness. The durable properties of the quartz mean the worktop is extremely chip, crack and scratch resistant. Its non-porous nature also means it is hygienic and resistant to staining, and with low maintenance properties it provides an ease of living that will look great for years to come.

Chris Hairsine of Stone Connection (Fabricator and Installer), commented “The Architect selected CaesarStone for this project as the quartz properties make it ideal for their needs. From a Fabricator’s perspective, it is a very economical and cost effective material to work

with. This is due to the fact that the quartz is a man-made material and there is always complete colour consistency, therefore minimising waste.”

Project Manager at the university, John McNamara commented, “The design of the worktop and helpdesk as a whole compliments the contemporary design of the learning centre. The quartz surface requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking like new and its durability makes it an ideal long term replacement for the old countertops.”

The high standard of the CaesarStone product value is maintained through the careful selection of Approved Fabricators, like Stone Connection, to ensure the quality and service to each client and to uphold the CaesarStone reputation. With CaesarStone you have the full advantage of having chosen a stone that is both attractive, highly practical and comes with a 15 year guarantee.


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Sustainability The Byword From Sapa In Award Winning BSF Project

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Pressalit Care Brackets For Height Adjustable Basins

Pressalit Care’s height adjustable basin brackets have been designed to bring flexibility for users with limited mobility, enabling them to carry out everyday washroom tasks with increased independence. For use in installations such as school hygiene rooms and Changing Places facilities, as well as home adaptations, Pressalit Care produces a range of brackets suited to both frequent and periodic use. Pressalit Care’s basin brackets have been designed for functionality and ease of use, allowing standing or seated users to choose the individual height they need to use a washbasin in comfort.Where frequent adjustment is required – such as multi-user bathrooms in schools, hospitals, care homes or public places – gas assisted or electric brackets are recommended. Operated by means of a lever control or remote control, height adjustment of up to 300mm is achieved. Where height adjustment is required only periodically, the more cost effective manual option may be preferred.Height adjustable basin brackets are being increasingly chosen for private home bathroom adaptations to give flexibility and independence to individual family members.When planning a height adjustable bathroom, care should be taken to choose an ergonomically designed basin that ensures seated and standing users can reach the running water as well as use the tap. A concave front edge, as incorporated into the design of Pressalit Care’s hand basins, stabilises a standing as well as a seated user, with the rounded shapes providing support. The flat bottom of the basin leaves space for the legs of a seated user. Taps should have long levers and spouts for ease of use.


Triangles Of Light

Newly opened Darwen Academy is one of many state-of-the-art schools designed by Aedas architects under the BSF programme. This project, opened last September, is designed to be a showcase to demonstrate how superior design and a crafted interior environment can enhance the learning process. It is also one of many new UK schools which incorporate Kalwall roofing or cladding. One of the most unusual features is the dramatic roofscape over the central atrium. This is divided into large coffered sections pieced by 36 triangular Kalwall skylights. Externally, the single slope units, 6.9m wide across the base, are set within a sedum roof covering. Because of the large area specified, over 400 sqm, the skylights could be specially fabricated by the Kalwall Corporation of America to reflect the non-standard grid design conceived by the architects.Unlike glass or polycarbonate rooflights, Kalwall is manufactured with fibreglass which diffuses daylight and distributes it evenly across the interior without shadows or glare. The panels have inherent rigidity and impact resistance, are largely self-cleaning and because, dirt is less obvious than on glass, frequency of maintenance is reduced.


Recycled aluminium window systems from Sapa Building Systems have played a major part in an award winning sustainability project for a new school building - Bideford Community College in Devon.

Dualframe 75mm casement windows, Elegance 52 curtain walling, Stormframe ST thermally broken commercial doors, and 202 entrance doors, plus Dualfold folding /sliding doors from Sapa, all made from recycled aluminium, were a unique feature that satisfied the client’s requirements for the most environmentally efficient building possible.“The construction of the new purpose built college was undertaken as part of the Government’s ‘Building Schools for the Future’ programme, with the emphasis on using sustainable, environmentally friendly and energy efficient products, so being able to supply fenestration from recycled materials was a big plus for the architect,” said Jon Palethorpe, Sapa’s Commercial Director.

“Our design team were also able to come up with a special curtain walling detail to house the large coloured ‘Stow Render’ panels that were required. “As far as we know, Bideford College is the largest project in the UK to use recycled aluminium and is one of the largest BSF projects in Devon, with a fenestration package of £2.4 million.”Over £40m of investment was used to transform a collection of red-brick Victorian buildings and typical 1970s & ’80s teaching blocks into an exemplar school to meet the needs of students and the

wider community for years to come. The school also intends to be a carbon-neutral site by incorporating cutting-edge technology such as biomass boilers burning woodchip, incorporating solar and wind generating technology and grounds that encompass parkland and wildlife promotion.

In 2008 it was awarded the accolade of Most Sustainable School, part of the inaugural Excellence in BSF awards run by the Partnerships for Schools organisation and designed to recognise excellence within the BSF programme. Bideford College’s use of environmentally friendly aluminium demonstrates a genuine commitment to sustainability, as aluminium can be recycled again and again without the loss of quality.

This is because re-melting of aluminium requires little energy, saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary aluminium production.Sapa’s contribution to the planning process included a detailed plan to track the recycled aluminium through the supply chain, from extrusion to fabrication and installation. There was also project-specific advice on value engineering to remove cost without compromising quality and design details to improve the weather performance of the curtain walling.


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Pinderfields Hospital Gets Thermally Efficient With Sto SystemThe highly durable external wall insulation system, StoTherm Mineral is specified for use on Pinderfields Hospital, the new state of the art hospital development in Wakefield. The non-combustible system provides high performance thermal efficiency, and offers unrivalled fire protection and reinforced impact resistance. Encompassing a Sto mineral fibre insulation board, allowing an insulation thickness from 30mm - 150mm, and a reinforcing coat with non-degradable glass fibre mesh, the system is then finished with a weather resistant, through-coloured synthetic render. Sto’ external wall insulation systems significantly reduce energy loss, wrapping the building in a thermally resistant envelope, maintaining comfortable conditions throughout the year. The systems allow for outstanding performance without compromising on aesthetics.


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Yeoman Shield Gives Hospital New Look For The New Year

Yeoman Shield products including an innovative hand rail have provided an attractive new look to a busy corridor at the University Hospital of North Tees. Yeoman Shield Guardian handrail was fitted (signage incorporated) with 200mm Yeoman Contra protection rail, keeping pedestrians safe from service traffic and providing wall protection. Steven Taylor, head of design and development at the hospital which is part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, explained: “We have used Yeoman Shield products over the years and found them robust and able to stand 24 hour/seven day traffic.”


Carehome Signage That Meets The Special Needs Of Residents

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Signbox has recently completed the signage scheme for the new purpose-built Waypoints Verwood Care home in Dorset, developed by Archstone Lifestyle Homes. This included researching the special requirements for people with dementia, partial sight or blindness. Signbox’s approach reflects the latest developments in signs designed for the care home environment, including the use of innovative materials, images and graphics that recognise the special needs of disabled and mature residents – helping them to get around safely and with confidence. Residents staying at the Waypoints Verwood Care home include many that are suffering from dementia; this creates a specific challenge in that such people can typically forget the names for things but remember what they look like. To address this, Signbox used photographic images that reflected the style of images and fashion in the period when these residents were young and growing up, avoided contemporary typefaces and pictos. Speaking about the Verwood project, Signbox’s Managing Director, Mark Bartlett, commented, “A clear outline is important, as is good contrast. People with dementia often lose colour perception and yellow is the last colour to go, so yellow and orange colours tend to predominate. They find looking at items against a very dark or white background ‘blurry’ and difficult so pale backgrounds are often used. People with dementia often have a stronger early memory, so the style of items that they recognise may be different from those in current usage. For example they may remember toilets as having chain-pulls to flush; very different to the type of toilets that they will actually encounter in daily life today, so to be effective the sign images used must reflect their past memory of things”. For further information and to see the full range of Signbox signage solutions visit www.signbox.co.uk


Saniflo Prescribed For New Dental Training Facility

Adding dental training facilities to the Royal Alexandra Hospital presented drainage problems. The new facility has 31 discrete training areas. Each console and dental chair unit produced waste water requiring disposal.Saniflo pumps and macerator pumps were specified. In total 24 training areas had a Sanishower and a Sanispeed installed, 5 others used a Sanispeed and 2 utilised the Sanibest.Each of these products fulfils a different function. Sanishower is a compact pump that will take waste water from a wash basin and a shower, whilst Sanispeed is a pump designed for heavier duty applications. Both will pump water vertically and horizontally to a remote drain using small bore discharge

pipework. Sanibest is a macerator pump that will take waste and water from a WC, hand basin, shower and urinal and is the preferred unit for public locations. Saniflo units are fully guaranteed and benefit from a nationwide service network.


Yorkon Wins Another Award For NHS Treatment Centre

Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has won another award for the acclaimed Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre in Bristol. The project is believed to be the largest complete hospital to be built using modular construction. The scheme has just won the award for Best Product Used in the Exterior Environment at the Building Better Healthcare Awards. The three-storey 4,842sqm hospital comprises 114 steel modules which Yorkon craned into position in just three weeks to reduce the build time to only 12 months. The treatment centre achieved a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating and features services monitoring, water conservation devices, a high level of natural light, solar reflective glass, leak detection system for the kitchen, and cycle storage. The project has already won an LABC Building Excellence Award, and was Yorkon’s third healthcare project for UKSH.


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Yorkon’s Challenging Roof-Top Cranage Project At Harrogate Hospital

Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has completed the installation phase of a challenging project to expand facilities at Harrogate District Hospital by craning a new storey on to an existing ward building. The project is part of a rationalisation of office accommodation across the hospital, and will provide offices for around 50 staff. By constructing the new scheme on top of an existing traditionally-built two-storey building, the Trust can create a centralised hub for administration and help address the constraints of the site.The use of off-site construction is minimising any disruption to the hospital during the building project, will significantly reduce the programme, and overcame the challenge of severely restricted access. Working over a weekend and using a 500-tonne crane, Yorkon installed the fully-fitted steel-framed modules in just two days without the need for decanting the building below. The scheme is designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating to minimise impact on the environment, and will be brick-clad to blend in with other buildings on the hospital site.

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Ceramic Granite Complements Copper At The ChristieShackerley (Holdings) Group Limited has supplied 1300m2 of Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated cladding for the new £35million patient treatment centre at The Christie hospital in Withington, helping architects at AFL in Manchester to create a standout building.

The new three-storey development has been built to transform cancer treatment and research at the hospital. It includes the largest early clinical trials unit in the world, the largest chemotherapy facility in the UK and a new private patients unit.

AFL Project Leader David Rourke said: “Our brief was to create a World Class hospital building that would provide the highest quality patient environment. Inside and out, it had to project The Christie’s brand values and reputation as a world leader in its field.”

The building has a dramatic curved frontage featuring copper based panelling and extensive glazing. Presenting a strong contrast, remaining elevations have been clad with Shackerley’s

ceramic granite ventilated facades constructed from pre-fabricated 1200 x 600mm panels with a charcoal ‘riven’ finish. These have been installed using the company’s Queen’s Award winning Sureclad Access system.

Shackerley has also helped to create an eyecatching entrance area. In gleaming stainless steel lettering ‘The Christie’ stands proud against polished black ceramic granite panelling which has also been used inside to clad part of the reception lobby.

David Rourke said: “Aesthetically, Shackerley’s Sureclad ceramic granite was an ideal cladding solution. It’s a high quality material with the visual appeal of quarried stone, and is offered in many colourways and finishes. We found two very different panel styles to complement the curved metallic panelling, one of which has also provided us with us with an impressive interior wall finish. As the material is exceptionally hard and durable, totally resistant to climatic extremes and impervious to pollutants, it will retain its appearance for the lifetime of the building.

“The ventilated facades have allowed us to install highly effective thermal and acoustic insulation on the exterior of the building, helping us to meet our sustainability objectives and target an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating. The Sureclad system is so flexible that we have been able to re-orientate panel courses at specific heights in the elevations, providing us with a perfect window module and adding visual interest.”

The ceramic granite facades and interior cladding were installed by Eaga Contract Services Ltd (formerly known as EJ Horrocks), for the main contractors, Interserve.


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Solar thermal water heating systems tend to be supplementary. They are mainly used to back up hot water systems, normally based on boilers as the heat source. The proportion of the hot water heating demand that solar will take care of depends on HWS patterns, available space, as well as the financial considerations although generally, for most applications in the UK up to 60% of the HWS demand across the year can be accommodated by the Solar input. For example, take a typical care home where solar heating is to be retrofitted. First, we would look at how many thousand litres of water are used per annum. This is a comparatively straightforward exercise in sheltered accommodation since it will probably have a constant output and 100 per cent occupancy. Having established the hot water need, we would then be in a position to judge what can be saved in running costs with the Solar input, for up to 60% of that consumed. The final solution being dependant on considering the clients percentage target, location/space available for Panels/ Solar storage and the capital budget available.There are essentially two main types of solar panel. Some convert sunlight into electricity (solar photovoltaic panels) and others convert it into heat (solar thermal).The latter type absorbs solar radiation and uses that energy to raise the initial temperature of a hot water system. Simple solar panels designed for this purpose have been around for many years. The most basic are glazed flat plate collectors, which resemble domestic radiators and are made from black-coated metals or black plastics such as polypropylene.The disadvantage of a basic flat plate collector is that it also radiates heat; as the fluid within it gets warmer, it can lose up to 90 per cent of that energy to the air. The hotter it gets, the worse the problem, so the efficiency of the system falls off rapidly.Evacuated solar thermal systems overcome this problem by heating the water using panels that contain tubes in a vacuum. The Stokvis system is an advanced form of evacuated tube solar collector designed to maximise the solar energy absorbed and minimise heat loss through radiation. It reduces the amount of ‘parasitic’ energy lost by most evacuated tube systems (energy used up by the system itself during the process of converting solar energy to heat). As a result, it requires smaller pumps to circulate the fluid in the evacuated tube collector which means that there are fewer drops in pressure through the system, giving a more sustained level of heat.

On a sunny day, a single panel can match the performance of an average domestic immersion heater. However, solar thermal systems are unlikely to provide enough heating on their own throughout the year. That is why they are usually combined with a system using high efficiency fully modulating gas fired condensing boilers and plate heat exchangers/cylinders. This effectively forms a “parallel bivalent system” whereby one heat generator (the boiler-based system) could handle the entire load, but is supplemented by a second hot water generator with a smaller output (the solar system). The systems are operated in harmony depending on the demand. A very convenient boiler arrangement involves utilising a skid-mounted package or Complete packaged plantroom which is prefabricated in the factory. This offers a number of advantages including faster installation; better safety because on-site time is cut and the risk of accidents and product damage is therefore reduced; higher quality due to the tight organisation of products during manufacture in controlled conditions in a factory. Since prefabricated units make the installation process highly predictable it is therefore relatively easy to plan.

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ARTICLE BY: Paul Sands, Stokvis Energy Systems

SOLAR THERMAL WATER HEATING FOR SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION

Heat from the sun is effectively free energy and that is a compelling reason for using it for water heating, particularly in sheltered accommodation where the demand for hot water is predictable because occupancy levels are relatively stable. In fact the freely available solar energy received by the earth in just 30 minutes is equivalent to the energy used by the entire human population in a year and, even with the UK’s unpredictable weather, it is a powerful source of heat. For most UK applications, solar thermal heating is the most practical renewable energy solution for both old and new buildings.

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If we accept the fact that children need to get out and be involved in physical play in order to develop inter-personal skills as well as healthy bodies, then the real question is where can they do it safely? Inevitably the provision of safe play areas falls mainly on local authorities, though commercial organisations and leisure companies have a similar duty of care to ensure that any amenities they control do not constitute a safety hazard. Take a look at a typical children’s play area in the local park and you will see an array of swings, slides and climbing frames as well as other often imaginative pieces of equipment. They are generally well engineered, brightly painted and installed within a landscape of rubbery looking tiles intended to protect children from fall injuries. The other ubiquitous feature is that of a bit of post-and-rail or picket fencing hastily erected around this expensive selection of equipment; probably accessed by a timber latched gate.As the manufacturer of the Mono Hinge Self-Closing Gate, the Medway Galvanising Company has had extensive experience of convincing council recreation managers and play area designers to extend the standard of specification used in choosing play equipment to the facility’s enclosure. It is the one item of equipment in a play area that every child uses so why is it that the fencing and gates are so often left to the last minute by play area planners?The contradiction stands out starkly because the fencing has so many functions to fulfil in relation to helping create a safe play facility. The enclosure defines the area of the play equipment from the surrounding park or playing fields with their ball games, cyclists and dog walkers. They prevent small children from wandering off if their parent’s attention is distracted and they act as an obstacle and deterrent to paedophiles who might seek to entice children away from their companions.

Even if the fencing is adequately thought out, though, the gate can still remain a weak spot in the protective boundary. If a gate does not close properly it can allow an unsupervised toddler to wander away or a stray dog in to foul the ground or attack the children. There is also a disturbingly high number of incidences recorded of

children suffering serious hand and other injuries from automatic closing gates that have slammed shut or that present finger-trap points.These concerns were what prompted development of the Mono Hinge Self-Closing Gate as a risk-free and robust alternative to traditional steel or timber gates. Complying with BS EN 1176 for play equipment as well as all current DDA regulations, the Mono Hinge opens to 110 degrees to facilitate wheelchair or pram access, while its automatic closing mechanism presents no finger taps, crush points or shear actions. The product is also vandal resistant with tamper proof fixings.The many local authorities around the country who have already purchased Mono Hinge gates have found them easy to install and maintain as well as very reliable. The closing speed is simply adjusted and units have been tested to half a million cycles. And as would be expected from a company which was established as a specialist in galvanising metalwork, the Mono Hinge is highly corrosion resistant. If we are going to get children enjoying themselves actively rather than in cyber-space, first of all we have to ensure that play spaces are physically safe. Well designed, properly engineered and aesthetically pleasing enclosures can make a crucial contribution.

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Recent reports in the national media have clearly shown that children are in danger of losing one of the most basic skills necessary to growing into adulthood – the ability to play. The reasons for the change in children’s pattern of behaviour are complex and the subject of much debate by experts, but one of the key factors influencing parents to allow their offspring to sit indoors, mesmerised by computer games or television, is the knowledge that they are safe from harm at home.

PROTECTING PLAY

ARTICLE BY: Mandy Filkins, Mono Hinge Manager, Medway Galvanising

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REDUCING RUNNING COSTS, CUTTING CARBON – RENEWABLES OFFER HOPE IN TOUGH TIMES

Whether you’re considering energy consumption in terms of communal use buildings such as schools or offices and looking at your obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, or if you’re active in social housing and working to tackle fuel poverty, an increasing problem thanks to another round of price hikes of up to 9.4 percent on energy bills in recent months, renewables create options for investing in a low carbon future, while limiting exposure to rising fuel prices.

Heat pumps can provide in excess of four times as much heat as the energy they use, solar thermal hot water can meet up to 60 percent of a home’s annual hot water requirement, while thanks to the Feed-in Tariffs, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems offer a healthy return on

investment, as well as contributing towards reducing a property’s electricity bills, so these technologies really do warrant investigation.

Heat pumps and intelligent fan convectorsHeat pumps are accepted as one of the most efficient means of heating available, drawing warmth from the surrounding air or ground and compressing it enough to run a heating system. The low carbon systems are usually designed to provide a property’s total heating and hot water requirement, making it straightforward to reduce both running costs and carbon footprint.

What’s more, the announcement that the government is supporting the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is

With budgets cut and funding for projects hanging in the balance, times are more challenging than ever for the public sector. However, progress towards zero carbon construction has to continue regardless, as 2016 draws closer. The good news is, renewable technologies can not only help to reduce projects’ carbon emissions, but can insulate users from relentlessly rising energy bills.

ARTICLE BY: Clare Campbell, Product Marketing Manager At Dimplex Renewables

great news for the public sector. Previous schemes have focused on electrical microgeneration, but in what’s believed to be a world first, under the RHI payments will be made for renewable heat generated locally. Although the detail of the scheme has yet to be revealed, we know that more than £850million will be made available over the spending review period.

Heat pumps are ideal for new build developments, but have traditionally been more difficult to integrate into retrofit projects, because they perform best at low flow temperatures (of around 35-45°C), such as are typically used with underfloor heating, for example. In a retrofit, installing an underfloor system can involve substantial upheaval and the expense of a new floor.

But there is now an alternative; intelligent wall-mounted fan convector heaters like the Dimplex SmartRad® range are fast and responsive, giving accurate room-by-room temperature control combined with attractive styling. The heaters are ideal for retrofit installations in place of conventional radiators, as they give superior performance and user comfort from an equivalent system, and are space-saving due to the high surface area of the internal heat exchanger. In fact, when used to replace conventional steel radiators in an existing ‘wet’ system infrastructure, they are usually smaller than the radiators they replace.

Solar PV – cash from the sunSolar photovoltaic (PV) also offers great opportunities for the public sector, especially with the introduction of the feed-in tariff (also called ‘clean energy cashback’), which came into effect in April 2010, representing a welcome major new revenue stream.

Any building that has sufficient roof space, is connected to the grid and has a demand for electricity can take advantage of the scheme, giving public sector organisations plenty of scope for installations on social housing, schools, offices and community buildings. Providing a guaranteed income for 25 years for each kWh of electricity generated, even

if it’s used on-site (saving on energy bills as well), the feed-in tariffs convert solar PV from an overhead into an investment – with a healthy ROI.

Getting into hot waterWith today’s smaller dwellings and the improved levels of insulation and air tightness they incorporate, water heating is becoming a proportionally greater element of a property’s total energy use. Able to provide up to 60 percent of a home’s annual hot water requirement, and producing free hot water from the sun’s warmth for a large part of the year, solar thermal water heating can make substantial reductions in a home’s carbon footprint, as well as reducing the resident’s fuel bills.

Balancing the budgetEven though options may seem limited due to the decrease in available funding, there remain opportunities for public sector organisations, as many manufacturers develop flexible finance packages to help make the installation of renewable technologies more achievable. Dimplex, for example, offers Renewable Energy Finance, a scheme which has been designed to overcome budget restrictions and spread the costs of the installation of renewable energy systems. It provides capital funding to cover the up-front costs of purchase and installation, and payments can be spread up to a maximum of 15 years.

In addition to helping public sector organisations meet increasingly stringent building legislation targets, renewable technologies can help alleviate fuel poverty, improve living conditions for tenants, or even provide a substantial and ongoing income through the feed-in tariffs. So although getting budgets to balance is becoming increasingly challenging, these technologies are undoubtedly the future, and with the finance mechanisms now being put in place, they remain not just a viable option for public sector organisations, but a necessary one.

www.dimplex.co.uk

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CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PLACE PLANNING ISSUES

ARTICLE BY: Mike Williams, General Manager of Portakabin Hire

Mike Williams, General Manager of Portakabin Hire, looks at how steel-framed modular building solutions can help schools overcome place planning issues, and what to consider when specifying interim teaching accommodation. Demographic changes caused by an increase in the birth rate and in immigration levels have led to a serious shortfall in primary school places across the UK.

The provision of interim teaching accommodation using modular construction is a highly effective solution that more specifiers are turning to. The approach enables contractors to react very quickly to an increase in demand for school places, which can be difficult to predict. The accommodation can be configured and fitted out to exact project requirements. There is no risk – the building can remain in use for as long as it is needed. And the approach is completely flexible – the floor area can be increased or reduced in line with local needs.

Interim Accommodation should not Compromise Education StandardsIf a child is learning in an interim building for two years that could be one third of their time at that school – so the quality of the education environment is a critical issue. In our experience, the design requirements for new school buildings should be transferred to interim solutions, design criteria such as:

• inspirational spaces• high quality teaching environment• buildings that promote security and supervision• a positive identity and image for the school• accommodation that encourages pupil satisfaction

– respect and self-esteem• varied teaching environments.

Exemplar concepts for school design can now be applied to interim accommodation – provided the modular system is sufficiently flexible. Concepts can include:• Linear cloisters – uninterrupted spaces for flexibility

and expansion• Learning clusters – to house a year group, faculty or

department• Indoor courtyards – a heart for the school, social space

or sheltered play area• Outdoor classrooms – particularly for primary schools.

Any modular building, whether for interim or permanent use, should be configured for ease of navigation and circulation, and to minimise pupil distraction. To meet project requirements and budgets, steel-framed modular buildings can be standalone units, single-storey clusters, two-storey schemes and whole school configurations. And the buildings can be fitted out for a variety of uses – general classrooms, reception and administrative centres, break-out and social spaces, and kitchen and dining facilities.

Dealing with Constrained School SitesModular buildings really come into their own on constrained sites.

Portakabin has located buildings on the roofs of existing buildings, in completely enclosed courtyards and have extended traditionally-constructed schemes. Wherever possible, specifiers should try to avoid using land required for other activities. And buildings can be installed during school holidays to minimise any disruption to teaching.

A Cost-effective Solution to Place Planning IssuesWith the quality of interim solutions now available, schools no longer need permanent buildings in place to accommodate maximum numbers. An interim building can be used for peaks in school places, which can then be removed when demand falls. This is a far more cost-effective option, particularly when there is such huge pressure on funding for school buildings. However, when comparing tenders, specifiers should ensure they are comparing buildings and specifications that are like for like. The cheapest building option may not represent best value – and could compromise the quality of education. Not all suppliers are the same, and not all will be able to provide the services required. How to Select a Modular Building PartnerTo ensure high quality interim accommodation that meets standards for quality, aesthetics and performance, specifiers should look closely at:• Track record in delivery – on time and on budget• Percentage of repeat business over three years• Design options available to accommodate infant

toilets, wet play areas, special needs, science, food

technology, dining etc• Service guarantees• Availability of buildings from stock at short notice• Experience in the education sector • Project management skills and resources • Range of services – groundworks, furniture supply,

fitting out – all in the required timescale• Health and safety record• Sustainability – waste minimisation, choice of

materials, recycling initiatives• A robust, quality construction • Building Regulations compliance, including fire and

insulation• Compliance with DfE design requirements• Air permeability performance. Look at independent

test results to verify claims.

Schools should also ensure that the modular manufacturer has key independent accreditations and approvals:• ISO 14001 for environmental performance• BBA certification – a 60-year design life• Buying Solutions – reduced tendering time for LEAs• ISO 9001 – for the full production process• Dun & Bradstreet rating for financial stability.

How Birmingham City Council Addressed Place Planning IssuesTo meet an increased intake of 330 reception-age children in Birmingham, Portakabin provided around 1,000sqm of teaching accommodation at nine different primary schools. Head Teacher of Chad Vale School, Robin Haselgrove said, “We all absolutely love our new building. The children really like the spaciousness and don’t have to spend time moving tables to make room for drama lessons. The classroom is light and bright – we would be more than happy to keep it!”

www.portanews.co.uk

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Dow Supports Simplifying Standards Seminar At Ecobuild

Dow Building Solutions – manufacturer of STYROFOAM-A insulation – is sponsoring the “Simplifying Standards, Guides and Tools” seminar stream at Ecobuild 2011, taking place at London’s ExCel centre. The seminar stream, which takes place over the three days of Ecobuild, will include discussions on aligning Passivhaus construction principles with building codes and regulations. It will also review changes that will be required in building standards in order to meet zero carbon homes targets, amongst other highly topical subjects. Dow Building Solutions has produced a suite of technical guides into selecting and using STYROFOAM-A, available to download from www.styrofoam.co.uk


Visit Ancon at Ecobuild 2011, Stand S1210

Ancon Building Products is showcasing its products at ECOBUILD. Stand S1210 will address important issues such as thermal bridging, featuring Ancon’s range of low thermal conductivity wall ties and thermal breaks at balcony locations. In addition to Ancon’s stainless steel wire wall ties, the range includes the BBA-approved TeploTie. The innovative Ancon TeploTie is manufactured from basalt fibres and has a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. Many of Ancon’s products are fabricated from stainless steel; this material has an approximate 60% recycled content, a lower thermal conductivity than carbon steel and is 100% recyclable at the end of a long, low maintenance service life.


Zinc In Colour At Ecobuild (Stand N550)

For Ecobuild 2011, rolled zinc market leader VMZINC will be exhibiting its new G3 range of standing seam ridge and eaves flashing accessories. Also being shown are standing seam, interlocking panel and overlapping panel systems in 5 pre-weathered colours. These include PIGMENTO green, blue and red, all of which are used with the compact warm roof VMZINC PLUS system which w ill be a further product displayed. VMZINC PLUS needs no underside ventilation and is available in conjunction with cellular glass, mineral wool, PIR insulation or composite boards in straight or curved profiles. Among technical aspects of note are the award of a BRE Green Guide A+ rating for VMZINC’s Standing Seam roofing system on boards and an environmental profile score of 0.84 UK Ecopoints for its Overlapping Panel system.


Klober Highlights Building Fabric Airtightness Research At Ecobuild

For Ecobuild 2011, Klober will focus on the issue of airtightness of roofs in relation to research undertaken to demonstrate the U-values, levels of airtightness and other measures needed to comply with Approved Document L1A and Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. As the first roofing product manufacturer to publish literature examining the principles of building fabric air permeability, Klober will use Ecobuild to launch its updated ‘Taking Control of Air Leakage’ brochure and ‘SAP Analysis Supplement’. This will outline the benefits of building to low leve ls of air permeability and examine specific improvements that can be achieved over the TER by using an air permeability of 3 m3/hr per m2 as distinct from 10 m3/hr per m2 (the default value for TER in England and Wales.


Remmers Join The WWA

Europe’s leading Exterior Wood Coatings manufacturer Remmers UK, have become members of the Wood Window Alliance (WWA) organization who champion high quality, high performance, sustainable wood windows.Remmers will be exhibiting their Opaque and Translucent Exterior Wood coatings range alongside the Wood Window

Alliance on their stand at this year’s Ecobuild which is being held at London’s ExCel centre. With a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee, Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance. Both coatings can be easily applied in all manual or automated processes with air drying or force drying and come in a wide range of colours and finishes.


CAB Fronts Record Aluminium Area At Ecobuild

CAB is delighted to be heading up the Aluminium Area (Stand N230 – CAB 05) feature at Ecobuild 2011, having worked closely with the organisers to create a 150 square metre ‘aluminium village’ style pavilion representing the aluminium in building supply chain. CAB itself will be updating visitors on the very latest aluminium and sustainability information including a number of major projects that it is involved in such as generic environmental profiling, service life and responsible sourcing. The growth in interest in the use of aluminium as a sustainable building material is highlighted by the fact that a record 20% of CAB’s membership will be exhibiting at the show either in the Aluminium Area itself or separately.


Energy Saving Indoor Climate Control

Steico shows Europe’s leading expertise in natural wood fibre insulation and construction solutions for the perfect year round energy saving indoor climate - and healthier buildings - on Stand No S815 at Ecobuild 2011. The range offers quality and performance using certified sustainable materials while reducing CO2 emissions and saving on energy consumption. They provide cosy warmth in winter and a cool retreat in summer for houses, commercial and industrial buildings. Insulations like Steicoflex and Steicotherm help meet new Part L, the Code for Sustainable Homes.


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How can we reduce the risk of flash flooding?

What is SUDS?

What’s my obligation under the new Flood & Water Management Act?

What effect does permeable paving have on water quality?

IN THE DARK ABOUT COMPLEX DRAINAGE ISSUES? THE ANSWERS ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

NIBE Energy Systems At Ecobuild 2011

NIBE Energy Systems will be showing a wide range of its products on Stand S2010 at Ecobuild 2011. With the sharply rising interest in energy conservation from the public, the industry and from Government, Ecobuild is expected to be a vibrant occasion and it’s billing as “The world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment” seems well justified. NIBE will show a complete range of the company’s systems designed to supply energy for central heating and hot water supply using exhaust air from the home, from air in the outside atmosphere and from ground sources and this will include the launch of the new NIBE SOLAR.


Water Management From Cistermiser At Ecobuild

Cistermiser will be exhibiting on Stand S1549 at this year’s ECOBUILD. With a wide variety of innovative control valves for washbasins, urinals and WCs, the stand is a ‘must’ for anyone involved in washroom management or design. With outstanding water saving features and anti-vandal properties, the Cistermiser BREEAM compatible products on show will be of particular interest to those involved in health, education, commerce, industry or work in secure environments. All the products shown have been designed for simple installation as well as trouble free use.


Fakro Topsafe For Added Roof Window Security

For Ecobuild 2011 FAKRO GB will be highlighting its patented topSafe ® system. TopSafe provides the highest level of safety and security in standard roof windows today – a minimum Class 3 EN13049. Other products on display will include the Balcony Window and High Pivot Window. The Balcony Window has two sashes, the top-hung upper of which opens through 45° while the lower one slides out to reveal built-in balus trades. The High Pivot Window enables overall glazing height to be extended without taking the window into the wall or relying on additional width. FAKRO will also be exhibiting its SKW Solar Thermal panel system for the first time.


There’s Only One Rainwater System For The Ultimate In Green Roofs And It’s At Ecobuild

Lindab’s rainwater control system - Rainline - was recently specified for a building perhaps featuring the ultimate in ‘green’ roofs. Rainline’s carbon footprint appears to be, according to a recent environmental study, significantly lower than many of the rainwater systems currently on the market. This combined with high performance and competitive pricing makes Rainline one of the most effective solutions for the control of rain drainage on all types of buildings – including green roofs. See the Lindab sustainable solution for rainwater control on Stand No S1525 at Ecobuild. www.lindab.co.uk


BSRIA Services Shown At Ecobuild 2011

One display at the forthcoming ECOBUILD exhibition in Docklands’ Excel that will be of interest to almost everyone in the construction industry is Stand S2234 of BSRIA Instrument Solutions. BSRIA style themselves ‘The Built Environment Experts’ and, as testing in the construction industry becomes ever more complicated, they provide a most comprehensive service to builders of all sorts and sizes. Concerned with the hire, calibration and sale of the most advanced testing equipment, the BSRIA stand will provide answers to the thorny problems surrounding Building Performance Evaluation. Especially featured will be the Thermal Imaging Cameras from FLIR together with the innovative Wi5 wireless data collection system developed by BSRIA Instrument Solutions in conjunction with the manufacturer.


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Modular Wiring Systems Launches New Website

Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Providing a valuable resource, the website explains what modular wiring systems are for those unfamiliar with the concept as well as the benefits of such systems over traditional fixed installations. It features an overview of typical power and lighting systems designed and produced by Modular Wiring Systems, with explanations and easy to understand colour diagrams. The different types of cables used within the systems are also detailed. A range of support material is available direct from the new web site. www.modularwiring.com


Stannah - Here To Help By Answering Your Questions

With over 300 lift engineers out on the road making 227,000 site visits in one year, Stannah is asked a lot of questions. ‘Lifts: your questions answered’ is a handy spiral-bound booklet that really does answer many questions about owning/ managing lifts, escalators and moving walkways. Included are up-to-date statutes and guidelines, information on refurbishment and improving energy efficiency of existing lifts and how to ensure the safety of passengers and lifting equipment. Also included is a section outlining how we can help with all your servicing, repair and refurbishment requirements, not only for Stannah products but for products from all manufacturers.


Proven Fire Protection For Timber

Arch Timber Protection has launched its latest specifier literature on its range of industrially applied fire retardant treatments for timber, providing a consistent and assured protection – which may not be achieved with the use of brush applied fire retardant products. The range includes established treatments such as DRICON and NON-COM Exterior. DRICON fire retardant treated timber remains the only product of its type to achieve British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification and continues to provide a proven and permanent surface spread of flame protection for interior and weather protected exterior timber applications. www.archtp.com


IT’S BETTER THAN A SURFACE WATER SOLUTION,IT’S A TOOL TO REDUCE FLOODING.The ever-increasing risk of flooding throughout our urban environments needs to be dealt with through preventative measures and Marshalls can provide you with all the help you need in order to implement an effective and legislative water management solution. As market-leading experts, we have all the relevant products and industry know-how to ensure sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) are central to your urban planning projects.

Find out everything you need to know about water management atWWW.MARSHALLS.CO.UK/WM OR CALL MARSHALLS ON 0870 241 4725

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Portakabin Achieves Business Superbrands Status – And Jumps 67 Places In 3 Years

Portakabin has been revealed as one of the UK’s strongest business brands in 2010 by the Superbrands organisation, jumping 67 places since 2008. Portakabin was placed 191st in the prestigious annual listings, moving from 258th in 2008 and 233rd in 2009. Portakabin has also just achieved the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading source of business information.

This coveted award puts Portakabin in the top 15 per cent of all companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability.


Foremans Releases New Figures For Delivery On Time, On Budget And Customer Satisfaction Research Results

Figures just released by Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of recycled and refurbished modular buildings, have shown how its approach is delivering outstanding customer satisfaction and the consistent completion of projects on time and on budget. Foremans has successfully delivered 96 per cent of its projects on time and 99 per cent on budget in the last three years. In research carried out to measure customer service, Foremans achieved an average score of 91 per cent for overall satisfaction, including both building and service quality, over the last two years. 100 per cent of customers surveyed would recommend Foremans building solutions.



Flexible Waterproofing For Basements

Vandex Flexbit is a polymer modified bitumen compound for basement waterproofing applications. It is applied by trowel or spray and is fast to apply due to minimal surface preparation. Vandex Flexbit has hardly any odour due to its highly refined bitumen content and solvent-free formulation. It is also non-hazardous, making it easier for applicators to comply with health and safety regulations. Once cured, Vandex Flexbit forms a tough, flexible waterproof membrane with crack-bridging properties. Vandex Flexbit is one of a wide range of waterproofing products supplied by Safeguard Europe Ltd. www.safeguardeurope.com


New Rroofing CPD Tour Announced By Hambleside Danelaw

Hambleside Danelaw is touring the country again in 2011 with a suite of CPD seminars designed to enhance knowledge of roofing and roofing techniques which maximise environmental performance and significantly reduce a building’s energy costs. The company is participating in both the CPD RoadSeminar Tour and the RIBA CPD events. Architects, specifiers and building professionals will be able to update their knowledge on topics such as: environmental performance of GRP; GRP roofing systems and how they differ; flat roofing - designing to avoid common problems; flashings/troughs: lead v plastic v concrete v GRP; and roof ventilation - practical solutions. Venue and date details of these RIBA approved seminars are available at www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk


There’s Only One Rainwater System For The Ultimate In Green Roofs

In Sweden they know a thing or two about sustainable building systems and their impact on the environment, so it’s not surprising that Lindab’s rainwater control system - Rainline was specified for a building perhaps featuring the ultimate in ‘green’ roofs. Rainline’s carbon footprint appears to be, according to a recent environmental study, significantly lower than many of the rainwater systems currently on the market, making it the ideal choice when sustainability

is a key requirement. Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated galvanised steel, a high percentage of which is recycled material; Rainline offers minimal thermal movement and UV stability. Rainline at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled further underpinning its carbon footprint and whole life costing credentials.


Scott of the Antarctic Completes Charity Ice Marathon

An intrepid runner from Devizes-based Wrightstyle, which supplies glass and steel systems worldwide, has successfully completed the world’s coldest and most arduous marathon. Scott Mulligan, who is a CAD draughtsman with the company, finished the annual Antarctic Ice Marathon in a commendable time of 5 hours and 16 minutes. The marathon course mainly consisted of compacted snow, with wind-chill temperatures falling as low as minus 20 degrees C. The course started and

finished just a few hundred miles from the South Pole. Scott was raising money for the British Red Cross, and was also sponsored by Wrightstyle. You can read Scott’s blog of his memorable exploits at www.wrightstyle.co.uk


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Kaba Door Systems Will Exhibit At easyFairs MAINTEC 2011

Kaba Door Systems will be exhibiting at MAINTEC 2011, to be held at NEC Birmingham on 29th- 31st March and will be showcasing expertise in maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial door systems. Visitors will be able to visit Kaba on stand D8 in Hall 11 where staff will be on hand to offer advice on repair and maintenance issues and information on the full Kaba product portfolio of technologically

advanced automatic sliding, folding and swing doors, rollershutter, sectional overhead and high speed doors, fire shutters, fire curtains and grilles.


Our new building is airy, spaciousand full of natural light. It haseverything we need to provide asafe and welcoming environmentfor our pre-school children.Jane Byrne, Head Teacher, Ermington Primary School

Ermington CommunityPrimary Pre-school

Ermington, North Devon

Wernick modular buildingsWhen cost-effectiveness, a tight delivery and minimum disruption are top priorities

For additional information visit www.wernick.co.uk or call

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With its attractive stone, timber and slate exteriorErmington Primary’s new building for pre-school children is fully sympathetic to its rural surroundings in a conservation area.

Yet this is a modular building, chosen not only for its speed of construction, but also because of its cost-effectiveness.The new building was delivered and craned-in in one day andfinishing work took only eight weeks.

Wernick’s modular system offers rapid off-site constructionusing the latest energy efficient materials and a choice oftraditional external finishes. It’s flexible enough to meet alleducational building needs, from nurseries and crèches tocomplete schools.

Available for sale, lease or hire, Wernickbuildings come with a complete design and build package.

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How To Keep A Roof Garden Green

DACHFIX® from Hauraton Ltd is a discreet, shallow drainage system that controls water saturation of the soil or sand substrate on roof gardens, terraces and green roofs. This system balances the moisture in the substrate ensuring water logging does not occur during winter months and helps to reduce plant die-back in dry weather. Instead of using a drip or sprinkler system, irrigation water can be introduced into the channels, directly into the substrate. This method saves water by reducing evaporation from the soil’s surface. With a much higher drainage volume than gravel catch points, the low profile channels and point drainage gullies are offered in depths from 45mm to 75mm. The components have slots in their vertical wall which allows rain water to percolate into the substrate, but then drains away any excess water. Channels are available in galvanised steel, stainless steel, PP or the company’s recycled PE-PP, all matched with slotted or mesh gratings. DACHFIX® channels and gullies can also be supplied with adjustable feet to allow for greater substrate thicknesses up to 110mm. Under-surface, cross-intersection ducting to connect gullies to the channels is also included in the system.


rainline sustainable rainwater systems in steel

Rainline – no matterwhat the colour, it willalways be greenIn Sweden they know a thing or two about manufacturing sustainable building products and their impact on

the environment, so it’s not surprising that Lindab’s Rainline carbon footprint

is significantly lower than many of the rainwater systems currently on the

market.This combined with high performance,

quality and competitive pricing makes Rainline one of the most effective and ‘green’ solutions for the control of rain drainage on all types of buildings.

Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated part recycled galvanised steel; Rainline offers all the features you would expect from a system manufactured by one of Sweden’s leading companies.Available in a range of attractive high build polyester colours, the finish of which is guaranteed for 15 years, Rainline is also available in natural copper, Aluzinc and plaingalvanised.For an information pack contact us at the address below.

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Secure Cycle Storage From Autopa

Autopa’s Boston bicycle shelters & secure compounds are proving popular across the UK. The Boston is available in a wide variety of configurations from open sided single shelters to secure compounds. The flexibility of this shelter makes it suitable for a variety of applications and locations. The pictured ‘secure compound’ is constructed of mild steel frame, galvanised & coated black finish with 5mm PET glazing which is UV stable and vandal resistant and a lockable mesh door. The compound supplied to ‘Healthcare Development Services, Hayes’ provides secure cycle storage for up to 16 bikes, extension bays for larger quantities of bikes are available.


Residents Thankful For ‘White Light’ Scheme In Hackney

Urbis’ Sapphire luminaire has reduced light spillage and made an estate in the london borough of hackney feel much safer at night. The original 100W SON lamps on the Datchler Estate in Hackney were leaving much of the ground in relative darkness due to high spillage levels. Denise Hill, Electrical Services Manager for Hackney Homes, commented, “we decided to invest in a new lighting solution and looked at the products offered by a number of manufacturers. We decided to use Urbis’ Sapphire, fitted with 70W CDM-T lamps, as it would provide the lighting levels we wanted to achieve for the estate. Given all the positives that have come from this scheme, we will definitely be using this new lighting approach on other estates.”


Imagine Better With Marshalls Water Management Solutions

Marshalls has launched a new water management campaign to tackle the issue of flooding throughout our urban environments. Although water management is a complex subject, Marshalls can help make getting it right easy with the right products and support services to save you time and hassle in creating the most effective water management solutions possible. Now Marshalls superior products and unrivalled expertise in water management has been brought together via a new website portal dedicated to answering your queries and offering advice, opinions and product solutions to ensure you comply with new SUDS legislation and meet your regulatory obligations.The new website also includes a video showing thought provoking research by leading SUDS expert Chris Jefferies of University of Abertay and Dundee and challenges our industry and provides clients with all the data they need to make informed decisions.Visit the new website at www.marshalls.co.uk/select/watermanagement where you will find all you need to know about SUDS, current legislation, product information and latest industry news and get involved by contributing to ‘This Weeks Poll’ questions and posting a message on the Linkedin site which encourages opinion and discussion about the subject.


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Rain never seems too far away in the UK, but as our climate changes we can expect more extreme downpours - especially through warmer and wetter winter months.

While annual average rainfall may decrease slightly, the seasonal distribution of precipitation will change significantly, with winters seeing an increase in rainfall of up to 30%. An increase in extreme weather events, where winter storms will become more frequent, has also been forecast. And - as we’ve seen over the last few years - more intense rainfall means a higher risk of flooding.

Under natural conditions, most of the water that falls as rain soaks into the ground or gets carried away by rivers. But in urban areas, the built environment alters the natural drainage of water, with hard surfaces increasing both the rate and amount of rainwater that turns into run-off. And it has to go somewhere.

Traditional piped ‘drains’ have a limited capacity to cope with the high levels of surface water generated by extreme rainfall events. And, when the capacity of one or more parts of the drainage system is exceeded, the worst happens.

For example, in the floods of June 2007 extreme rainfall in the Midlands and the north of England led to large-scale urban flooding, with over 55,000 properties affected: two thirds of these from surface water run-off overloading drainage systems.

In addition to flood risk, large amounts of surface water run-off can cause water quality problems. As water runs over hard urban surfaces, it picks up pollutants that are washed into water courses.

For example, run-off from roads contains heavy metals and hydrocarbons which can seriously impact on water quality.

A well planned drainage infrastructure helps to manage water run-off by preventing domestic properties and other spaces such as paved public areas, car-parks, driveways and roads acting as conduits for run-off water. And it is more sustainable to manage storm water in a way that allows it to permeate naturally through the ground where it falls rather than being directed into already overloaded drains and public sewers.

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) provide an alternative approach to piped systems. Whereas piped systems are characterised by a limited capacity, SUDS solutions such as permeable paving enable water to soak away from the surface where it falls, mimicking natural drainage processes. By reducing run-off volumes and encouraging recharge of the natural groundwater at source, they mitigate many of the adverse impacts of storm water run-off on the environment in terms of both volume and pollutants.

At the heart of the philosophy is the need to address three key concerns: water quantity, water quality and biodiversity. By considering these three factors known as the ‘SUDS Triangle’ when designing developments, it becomes possible to create drainage systems that provide natural water quality treatment, encourage infiltration, reduce the impact of peak flows and minimise impacts on the local habitats of both communities and wildlife.

Indeed, as a major legislatory step towards improving both flood risk management and the way we manage our water resources, The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 seeks to define clearer roles, responsibilities and standards for the creation of sustainable drainage systems in line with proposed flood risk management strategies.

Whilst the act places responsibility for managing SUDS on Local Authorities’ SUDS Advisory Boards, responsibility for the specification, design, implementation and maintenance of SUDS schemes remains shared between local government, drainage planners and hydraulic engineers, town planners and civil engineers, land-owners, developers and even homeowners.

With so many stakeholders involved, decisions about new developments and increasingly essential water management systems can be taken without a complete understanding of surface water risks - or the most effective solutions.

Hence, everyone involved in creating our built environment bears some responsibility in implementing water management strategies to meet our changing climatic conditions. As such, each must play their part and work together. Wherever you sit in the water management process, Marshalls has the depth of expertise and wide choice of high performance drainage products to help you create more effective sustainable water management plans to meet your obligations.

Marshalls fully supports DEFRA’s vision for water policy and management where, by 2030 at the latest, we can sustainably manage risks from flooding. And if those of us responsible for the development of urban spaces are to maintain our quality of life while protecting the environment, we must take action now.


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Toilet Cubicles & Washroom SystemsManufactured from 13mm thick Compact Grade Laminate and extra heavy duty fittings, the Cairngorm Cubicle System (pictured) offers a waterproof and vandal resistant washroom solution designed to perform in even the most demanding environments.Cubicle Centre Ltd is a family owned business celebrating over a decade of supplying washroom products manufactured to the highest standards.An extensive range of toilet cubicles and washroom systems are available on a manufacture and supply basis - all designed to allow for simple installation by any competent tradesman.January 2011 sees the launch of a new brochure containing the latest technical information and up-to-date product imagery.


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Showered In SUCCESS

Formed in 1979 Taplanes Showing Solutions were once a subsidiary of Kelan Engineering and are now the oldest British manufacturer of shower cubicles, minipods and ensuite pods. Using their own patented manufacturing techniques and materials, Taplanes are the only British company that can genuinely prove that they can meet a minimum 30 year life expectancy if not in excess of 50 years.

Taplanes have produced specialized equipment for private, military and government contracts for various applications which have involved highly specialized chemicals, plastics, electronics and robotic knowledge.

Most of these contracts were completed under “Letters of Confidentiality” and “Secrecy” documentation. Taplanes manufacture all their products using a specially formulated polypropylene material with a minimum thickness of 10/12mm. This sustainable material allows Taplanes to take their products back at the end of its life cycle, regrind it, re-thermoform it and then re-use it.

Each bespoke construction does not use any substitute material for strength, under-carriage support or component fixing, nor does the system carry any exposed sealant, grout or tiling which can be a costly, an on-going maintenance issue, and can also attract bacteria.

The Taplanes material is tested and approved by an NHS test Laboratory as bacteria free and also totally inert. Their patented horizontal joint system is designed to prevent any capillary action allowing for the whole ensuite system to be taken in and out of the allotted room as many times as needed without invalidating the guarantee.

During their 31 years of manufacture Taplanes can refer to clients selling buildings, taking the ensuite or showers out, and reusing them in other buildings which saves considerable sums of money. The Taplanes unique design is a cost saving environmentally friendly solution, perfect for today’s economic climate.


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Housing Boosts Beko Distributor’s Business

Having a customer base that includes a large number of regional housebuilders and specialist contractors, as well as the larger national developers, has helped one of Beko’s main distributors ride out the recession, with the business now expected to grow steadily as the construction industry steadily recovers. Hemel Hempstead based DBD Distribution Ltd is a family owned firm established back in 1988, which now employs more than 100 staff across the country. And with good stocks held at Devizes in Wiltshire as well as Thornaby near Stockton-on-Tees and Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, the company is well placed to support its regionally based installer teams, and offer its clients a professional and responsive service nationwide. Managing Director, Samuel Firth-Bernard comments: “In addition to clients such as Persimmon Homes, Barratt Developments and Taylor Wimpey, we also work for many other quality home builders – including Crest Nicholson, and Galliford Try.

And while supplying the contract market with built in appliances from Beko and other brands accounts for some 90 per cent of our business model, 18 months ago we launched Cottura as a luxury kitchen furniture brand and we will continue to progressively diversify to maintain long-term stability.”“Not only do we expect to see our current, £17 million turnover grow steadily over the next few years, we are also building up our relationship with Beko as a relatively new supplier to us. We commenced trading with the manufacturer last year following the launch of their built-in range, at which time we went out to look at the production plants in Turkey. “We were very impressed with the set up there; while we have also gone on to receive very good service on delivery. The after sales care and whole support mechanism is excellent, which are the main reasons we are seeing Beko appliances go into many more of our contracts around the country.” Typical of the work which DBD Distribution Ltd

undertakes for leading housebuilders and contractors is an elderly care refurbishment project in Hertford involving the local authority and an RSL. Bircherley Court is operated by Riversmead Housing Association and contained a total of 61 one and two bedroom flats prior to work starting two years ago. Now though, a £7 million redevelopment by Hill Partnerships has added a further 10 flats for local people and has seen the exterior of the property radically improved. Internally, the designs by project architects, Kyle Smart have remodelled the communal areas while all of the existing accommodation has benefitted from having new kitchens and bathrooms installed. DBD Distribution Ltd are supplying Beko appliances for all of the 70 new kitchens, including built-in fan ovens, ceramic hobs, and extractor hoods, with the products’ energy efficiency and ease of operation being considered critical for such a situation.


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Colour And Class With Fixation From Milliken Contract

Smart neutrals can add simple detailing, while richer reds, oranges and turquoise will give slabs of full-on colour, bringing class and colour to public sector locations with Fixation from Milliken Contract. With Fixation’s broad colourbank, designers and specifiers can create a bespoke floor from an off-the-peg carpet tile range. Fixation can be used to signpost a building, through way marking or creating feature areas, while offering universal high performance at an everyday price point.Fixation is part of the Carbon Neutral Essentials Value Tufted Loop Pile collection that combines an 85% recycled cushion polyurethane backing for enhanced underfoot comfort, sound absorption and increased durability. With a highly durable nylon fibre featuring MilliGuard® Plus soil guard and anti-microbial protection, Fixation also helps to promote a cleaner and healthier indoor environment.Equipped with the high-friction TractionBack® coating, Fixation can also be installed without wet adhesives, meaning that installing, moving and replacing carpet tiles is not only easier, but kinder for the environment too. www.millikencontract.co.uk


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Timberline Works Well At Wirksworth

An improved access scheme including a ramp and balustrade at Wirksworth Library in Derbyshire has become the latest of many projects to specify Timberline, a new wood-effect handrail and balustrade system from Neaco. Manufactured from aluminium with a beautiful powder coated reproduction of natural wood grain, Timberline brings the aesthetic virtues of timber without the environmental, hygiene and maintenance concerns associated with it. Derbyshire County Council selected Timberline in light oak to complement the library’s traditional aesthetic. “Everyone is delighted with the choice of Timberline,” said Tim Leteve Disability projects officer at Derbyshire County Council’s Property Division, Design Services. “To use real wood handrails we would probably have needed to source the stanchions and glass panels from a different supplier, but with Neaco we could specify all the necessary components from one manufacturer. The wood-effect system offers another advantage because, unlike real wood, it’s maintenance-free.” Neaco’s balustrade range can also be specified in a wide choice of solid and metallic colours or satin polished stainless steel.


The Elegant Afriston Towel Rail From JIS Europe

JIS EUROPE of Haywards Heath has a new heated towel rail named THE AFRISTON. The towel rail is manufactured in an elegant round section shape with nine horizontal rails giving an appearance of refined luxury, together with a stylish 90 degree angle on the top rail.The AFRISTON is 1260mm high and 520mm wide. It can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats, which will allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is turned off.The AFRISTON towel rail is manufactured in 100% stainless steel pressure tested to 12 Bar and is available in polished finish with brushed satin finish available to order making this radiator durable and hygienic and they come with a 25year guarantee.


Sapphire offers an unrivalled package of practical support and guidance for total peace of mind.

> A clear 10 step Project Pathway from conceptto installation

> Structural Assessment System – a unique structural calculations tool

> Onsite Safety & Quality Assurance scoring system

> 12 year guarantee on all products

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Sustainable StrengthIs the cornerstone of a Comar Aluminium Façade

British by Design

Comar sustainability comes from longevity and the real end of life use for this material.Longevity is provided with a standard 25 year guarantee for polyester powder coating or 35 years for anodised finishes. Added to this, with minimal maintenance, aluminium has almost an indefinite design life. Aluminium is the best known recyclable material; it can be recycled again and again with no loss to its form or function.

Comar strength comes from our aluminium’s unique properties. Its high-strength-to-weight ratio means that less material can be used to achieve large glazed areas and meet the most demanding design brief.

Comar is British by Design, with aluminium windows, doors, window walling and curtain walling, that continue to provide solutions now and for future generations.

For further information, contact [email protected] simply call on 020 8685 9685 to organise a meeting with your regional Comar Consultant. www.comar-alu.co.uk

Sustainable StrengthIs the cornerstone of a Comar Aluminium Façade

British by Design

Comar sustainability comes from longevity and the real end of life use for this material.Longevity is provided with a standard 25 year guarantee for polyester powder coating or 35 years for anodised finishes. Added to this, with minimal maintenance, aluminium has almost an indefinite design life. Aluminium is the best known recyclable material; it can be recycled again and again with no loss to its form or function.

Comar strength comes from our aluminium’s unique properties. Its high-strength-to-weight ratio means that less material can be used to achieve large glazed areas and meet the most demanding design brief.

Comar is British by Design, with aluminium windows, doors, window walling and curtain walling, that continue to provide solutions now and for future generations.

For further information, contact [email protected] simply call on 020 8685 9685 to organise a meeting with your regional Comar Consultant. www.comar-alu.co.uk

Sheerframe Provides Perfect Colour Match In East Midlands Homes Refurb

Sheerframe window fabricator and installer Coalville Glass & Glazing has provided East Midlands Housing Association (EMHA) with perfect performance and an aesthetic solution. The 1980s built St Andrews House low-rise apartment block accommodates 24 properties which were originally all social housing but several have since been sold to householder. With the remaining majority EMHA properties due for a window replacement programme, this mix meant the housing association had to maintain the black and silver styling of the original windows while at the same time install cost-

effective replacements which offer outstanding thermal performance over a long, low maintenance service life. Coalville Glass & Glazing manufactured casement windows with a black outerframe and silver opening lights, all of which are white on the interior, using Sheerframe Calcium Organic stabilised systems from L.B. Plastics to provide high performance colour coordinated windows.


Replica 3.5m Masterdor For Connect Housing

A 3.5 metre high door, designed to exactly replicate a 19th century door, yet meeting 21st century building standards, has been produced by Manse Masterdor for Connect Housing. The eight panelled, mahogany door is the entrance to a Grade II listed building in Huddersfield city centre, which has been converted into apartments for rent by Connect Housing. Nick Drury, Property Services Manager at Connect Housing, said: “we are delighted with the result – it looks traditional and perfectly in keeping with the Grade II listed status of the building while meeting 21st century quality and performance standards.”


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Crittall Windows Retain The City Character

95 Gresham Street is a gem in the heart of the City of London. The £35 million refurbishment of the site makes extensive and impressive use of glass and steel to contrast with the existing external facade of Portland Stone. And for the glazing element, Crittall Windows supplied and installed its Corporate 2000 and W20 profiles for optimum visual impact and long lasting performance. The installation of the new windows was a like-for-like replacement, with the Crittall profiles helping to retain the character and traditional appearance of the external facade, whilst at the same time providing modern, advanced glazed units that comply with all thermal and energy efficient requirements. Crittall’s involvement extended beyond just supplying the profiles, as architect, George Corrigan of architects, Rolfe Judd explained. “95 Gresham Street actually comprises both Princes House and Bartlett House,” he said. “One of the tasks that Crittall Windows was faced with was to refurbish the cast iron framing and panels to some of the fenestration in Bartlett House prior to installing the new profiles. This was done successfully, with the rest of the replacement window project completed on time and to the standards required for this conservation area. Crittall’s ability to offer this complementary service greatly contributed to the smooth progression of the scheme.”



COMAR 9P.i High Performance Framing, Windows & Door System

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems unveil the new Comar 9P.i High Performance Framing, Windows and Door System. A recent extensive market research, indicated that a thermally efficient future-proof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material

content. Comar 9P.i high performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame. 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors hang directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution.


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L-Shaped Glass Canopy Optimises Aesthetics In Contemporary Curtain Wall Façade

Universal Aluminium’s new MU4200 curtain walling system has combined with SFS intec’s VDS canopy attachment system to meet the brief of creating a complementary but architecturally distinctive new access tower for an important Grade II Listed Manchester building. The slimline curtain walling system and frameless glass canopy were approved for use in the construction of the three-storey access tower at the Hartley Hall. Using SFS intec’s VDS canopy attachment system, the glass canopy is installed above the main entrance doors to the access tower. The structural integrity of the MU4200 semi-structural curtain walling is such that securing the large L-shape glass canopy was possible without the need for heavyweight bracketing.


Technal Publishes Specifier’s Guide For Its Revolutionary New Low Rise Glazing System

Technal has published a new guide to specifying MODAL – the UK’s first low rise façade system to achieve such a high level of security, performance and thermal efficiency as standard. MODAL uses a highly engineered and innovative modular framing system, which reduces work on site and gives specifiers the widest choice of configuration options currently available in the UK for low rise façades. MODAL features a number of new innovations which allow it to achieve an unprecedented level of security. The system is also

fully tested to BS 7950 – the British Standard for the enhanced security performance of windows. Both the glaze-in and glaze-out fixed lights can be used on the same elevation without any alteration to the sight lines. This feature offers maximum security and ease of glass replacement wherever needed on the façade.


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New Alitherm 300 ‘A’ Rated Window System

Smart Architectural Aluminium’s new Alitherm 300 residential window system is designed to exceed the latest requirements of the Building Regulations Document L 2010. It incorporates an extended Polyamide thermal break which improves the overall U Value of the profile, allowing Alitherm 300 to achieve a Window Energy ‘A’ Rating when used with the correct double or triple glazed unit. The system is suitable for all residential and light use applications as internally or externally beaded, side or top hung open out windows. The 53mm Profiles have the option of either ovollo, chamfered or square edges. Profile options are available for both standard and slim-line friction hinges. Alitherm 300 has been successfully weather performance tested to BS 6375 Part 1, and achieved the following classification in Air: Class 4, 600pa, Water: Class E, 1200pa and Wind: Class E, 2400pa.


Remmers Wood Coatings – Now In The UK

Remmers, Europe’s leading manufacturer of specialised building, repair and protection products for the construction industry have launched their top quality exterior joinery coatings in the UK.Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance giving a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee.Opaque coatings are of high opacity and build and are available in RAL, NCS, BS4800 and many more, while the Translucent coatings offer excellent clarity and feel and are presented in more traditional ‘timber’ finishes such as pine, mahogany etc.


Videx Introduces New GSM Intercom With Up To 50 Call Buttons

Videx Security’s popular 4000 Series functional GSM intercom system now has the capability to connect to up to 50 call buttons. The new GSM employs quad

band technology for use anywhere in the world. It also includes a USB interface for PC programming. The GSM intercom is self contained and to operate only requires an external 12-15Vdc power supply unit and an

antenna. Each call button has the facility to call up to two telephone numbers. Additional features include a “dial-in to open” facility. Push to exit button, auxiliary button inputs and auxiliary outputs and a text alert, are also featured together with balance check and signal strength check facilities. Programming of the GSM can be carried out either via SMS text message or a PC program using the built in USB port.


Leaderflush Shapland Doors For World Famous Hotel

The Savoy Hotel’s 3-year, £100m refurbishment and restoration has recently ben completed. Reardon Smith Architects specified 496 doorsets and 152 special head architraves from Leaderflush Shapland.Leaderflush Shapland supplied doorsets from their Designer and Extended Performance ranges constructed using Enduracor – an engineered performance doorset core which is both versatile and stable. In a recent independent test, EnduraCor was shown to be one hundred times more durable than multi-layered chipboard, achieving 1,000 more impacts than required by EN1192 Class 4.Doorsets were specified to meet various performance characteristics of up to 60 minutes fire resistance and sound reduction levels up to 40 RwdB with some doors having VN1 Vision panels. Art deco style doors with applied mouldings are in stained sycamore veneer to the corridor side and painted to the room side. Traditional style doors with applied mouldings are finished in stained mahogany veneer laid to replicate a traditional joinery door and special art deco maple architraves have been stained and polished to replicate the originals that were made around 90 years ago.


Tooting Library Resplendent in Glazing

Crittall steel windows have been instrumental in the restoration of London’s Tooting Library. Externally W20 profiles from the Crittall range were specified to replace the existing steel windows. The profiles provide strength and security, without detracting from the visual appearance of the building. The eye-catching full height bay window involved Crittall’s expertise, with glazing supplied in a wide plate of colours to create a visually striking effect. Crittall also were responsible for the manufacture of exact copies of the original window fittings which were required to add further to the aesthetic goal of the project.


NIBE Contributes To Freshney Green’s ‘Code 5’ Sustainable Home

Freshney Green is set to become one of the showpiece developments in the Grimsby area, transforming an ex-Council Estate into a pleasantly green community of 440 modern, eco-friendly homes split 60/40 between private and Affordable Housing. The latter is taken by the Shoreline Housing Partnership, and among the new houses is one of the first in the country to conform to the stringent requirements of Code5 of the CSH [Code for Sustainable Homes]. A NIBE F370 Exhaust Air Heat Pump has been installed which generates efficiencies in heating and hot water buy extracting warm air generated from the wet rooms and utilising this via a heat exchanger to assist recycling to heat the dwelling. Th Code 5 dwellings have additional PV solar panels installed on the roof which generate electricity and are utilised to further reduce the overall electricity consumption of the dwelling.


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Lido Dips In With Dimplex Renewables

Swimmers at Chipping Norton’s award winning outdoor Lido have been enjoying the great outdoors and dipping into a pool that’s heated by Dimplex low carbon heat pumps. The refurbishment involved stripping out the plant room to install a Dimplex ground source heat pump system, a UV

water treatment system as well as 60 solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on the roof to help provide power as well as an income out of season.The 45kW Dimplex ground source heat pump draws heat from nine 120-plus metre deep boreholes drilled in the car park. The additional electricity demand of the heat pump is offset by the solar pv panels on the changing room roof which are capable of generating up to 10kW of electricity. The energy generated can also be fed back into the national grid, providing extra income for the Lido thanks to the Feed-In tariffs. Energy consumption will be monitored and evaluated closely following a first full season of operation and early indications are very positive, says trustee Clare Jarvis.


Levolux Leads The Way At WAG

The new £20 million Welsh Assembly Government building in Llandudno Junction features a dynamic Solar Shading solution from Levolux. Levolux combined a bespoke arrangement of motorised, vertical Fins, with its Infiniti® Fin system, to help maintain internal temperatures naturally. On exposed west-facing elevations within a floor to ceiling glazed enclosure, Levolux devised a custom Solar Shading system incorporating vertical, rotating aluminium Fins with integral stainless steel mesh panels. Linked to an intelligent Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), with two external light sensors, the silver powder coated Fins are rotated automatically, following the movement of the sun as it tracks across the sky. Elsewhere, Levolux’s Infiniti® Fin system has been applied horizontally above ground and first floor windows on south facing elevations.


The suitability of Creda NOBO’s Series 8 range of convector heaters for a wide range of applications owes much to the sophisticated range of control systems available. These range from individual room controllers, to a cable remote system for hotels and commercial buildings, and the Orion 700 system for new build apartment homes. The heaters themselves are available as the C4N Slimline version with six output ratings from 500W to 2,000W and as Creda NOBO’s market leading low surface temperature (LST) heater for safety critical applications, which is available with outputs of 500W, 800W and 1,000W.

Comfort for students - The Series 8 CGL module individual room controller is for rooms requiring intermittent heating, such as students’ study bedrooms. It ensures that room temperatures are controlled individually and rooms are comfortable when occupied. Soon after the occupant heads out, the controller returns the heating to economy mode.

Comfort control is achieved through a built-in push button runback timer that responds rapidly to pre-set maximum temperatures.

Controls for hotels and offices - Wanton energy wastage is a big issue for hotels since guests are often not as economical when using an unfamiliar system. Creda NOBO’s cable remote control system overcomes this by allowing for remote switching between comfort, economy and frost control settings where Series 8 heaters are used. With the cable control system, heaters fitted with GCH type thermostats can be linked into the key card facility to save energy and cost. Heaters remain in economy mode until the key card is inserted into the switch to allow the room to be warmed to comfort level. When departing, guests remove the key card and the heater returns to economy mode. Alternatively, an energy management system can be operated from reception; and Creda NOBO also offers PIR (passive infra-red) detection as a further means of controlling Series 8 heaters.

Orion multi zone wireless RF programmers - These programmers represent the ultimate solution for new build apartments since they facilitate the reduction of both energy usage and occupants’ running costs. Orion multi zone wireless RF programmers are primarily used to control the heating in a wide range of individual zones in living rooms, bedroom and hallways. However, the fact that they can manage up to 100 zones independently of each other also means that they can be used to control such applications as table lamps, hot water systems, towel rails and smart home electronics in addition to the Series 8 heaters.


Going Retro With Dimplex Smartrad And Heat Pumps

When an off-gas farmhouse in rural Norfolk needed a new heating system, owner and tenant agreed that energy efficient low carbon warmth was the way forward, rather than a replacement oil-fired boiler.And Dimplex SmartRad® fan convector radiators with a Dimplex air source heat pump offered a straightforward retrofit solution. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient forms of domestic heating available. Air source units, in particular, are ideal for retrofits, as they require no ground collectors to be installed.The SmartRad range has been designed as a cost effective, responsive and energy efficient alternative to underfloor heating or conventional radiators for heat pump systems. Using flow temperatures as low as 40°C, the heaters allow heat pump CoP to be optimised to reduce running costs and CO2 emissions. At the farmhouse, the first step was to specify and install an 11 kW Dimplex air source heat pump against the back wall of the property where it was able to take advantage of the existing central heating pipework. 11 SmartRad fan convectors were specified for the property, with the heaters sized so the fans operate at the lowest setting under normal conditions.In fact, once the house is up to temperature, for much of the time the trickle of heat rising from the natural convection through the heat exchanger means the fan doesn’t run at all.


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Kingspan Provides The Total Heat Pump Package With Aeromax Plus

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Kingspan Renewables has strengthened its portfolio of leading renewable energy solutions with the launch of its new Aeromax Plus Air Source Heat Pump.Specifically designed for use in UK housing applications in Northern European climates, these highly efficient heat pumps can supply up to 100 percent of Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water all year round and can extract heat from temperatures as low as -20˚C.They are also Microgeneration Certification Scheme approved, therefore qualifying for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Aeromax Plus is the smallest, lightest and quietest unit on the market. It forms part of Kingspan’s Ultimate Air Source Heat Pump package, and is optimally partnered with Albion Aerocyl Heat Pump Only or Heat Pump & Solar Input cylinders.The range is available in three outputs (6kW, 8kW and 12kW) to suit individual requirements, and operates to optimum performance all-year-round, providing water temperature up to 60˚C for both radiator and Domestic Hot Water applications. With a long lifespan, these cost-effective heat pumps offer a virtually maintenance-free performance.


Varisol: The World’s First Modular Solar Thermal Vacuum Tube Collector

Kingspan Renewables’ Varisol is the world’s first modular vacuum tube solar thermal collector. The MCS accredited technology combines a unique design with high performance polymer materials to allow solar thermal vacuum tubes to simply ‘click-fit’ together to create solar thermal collectors of varying sizes. The award-winning technology is a modern and adaptable alternative to the rigid manifold system. It incorporates world leading Kingspan Solar Thermomax vacuum tubes and retains their top quality performance, whilst delivering total flexibility. Varisol incorporates Thermomax DF vacuum tube collectors and deliver an unrivalled transfer of solar energy into heat, providing up to 70 per cent of hot water requirements throughout the year. The vacuum inside each tube provides perfect insulation by protecting the system from outside influences, such as cold, wet or windy weather, resulting in quality performance all-year-round. The vacuum tubes also allow energy from the sun to be collected efficiently and effectively, so that solar-heated water is always readily available. The rapid conductivity and transfer of energy into heat means the collectors are up to 30 per cent more effective than traditional flat plate panel equivalents.


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February 2011

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Trains to catch, luggage to move.New lift that provides easy access.Happy rail passengers.What can a Stannah bespoke lift do for you?

Passenger Escalators and Platform Goods and Lift Bespoke Lift ServiceLifts Moving Walkways Lifts Service Lifts Refurbishment Lifts and Repair

Project: The installation of a lift to provide easyaccess to Platform Zero, serving Ebbw Vale in South Wales

Location: Within the Grade 2 listed Art Deco tickethall at Cardiff Central Station

Client: Arriva Trains Wales, Network Rail and theWelsh Assembly

Principle Contractor: Stannah Lift Services

Lift: An 11-person bespoke scenic through-doorglass passenger lift, linked to landing via a glassand steel bridge

Result: Quick efficient access for passengers andstaff and an attractive addition to the station

Call Stannah on 01264 3390900


Stannah Scenic Lift Bridges The Gap At Cardiff Central StationNational lift service provider, Stannah, have completed the challenging installation of a scenic Passenger lift within in the Art Deco ticket hall of Cardiff Central Station. Stannah were the Principal Contractor on a 4-month project to install a lift for Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail to ensure easy access to Platform Zero.The two-stop, through-door glass passenger lift in a structure supported glass shaft stands in the west side of the magnificent Grade 2 listed ticket hall and is linked to the landing, and exit to the platform, by a seamless steel and glass bridge. Rail travellers have previously had to climb a stairway to access the platform for the train to Ebbw Vale and passengers with impaired mobility, luggage or young children had to walk around the outside of the building. Each stage of the process had to meet with approval from the listed buildings officer, Arriva Trains Wales, Network Rail and ultimately the Welsh Assembly who provided the funding for the project.Jerry Sutton, Project Manager for Major Projects Team at Stannah comments: “We are delighted to have completed this interesting project at Cardiff Central Station. As Principal Contractor we have enjoyed outstanding support from Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail together with excellent work from all the specialist contractors who helped us achieve our goals. A huge thank you to everyone involved in this successful project to improve accessibility at the station.”

A commemorative plaque was unveiled beside the lift on 12th January 2011 by Deputy First Minister of the Welsh Assembly, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, who is also Minister for Economy and Transport. The lift will be kept in good working order by the South West England & South Wales service branch of Stannah Lift Services who are based in Bristol.Stannah Lift Services have completed more than 85 lift refurbishments and installed almost as many new bespoke lifts for Network Rail ‘Access for all’ project to improve accessibility right across the UK rail network.


Company:Stannah Lift Services

Product:Scenic Passenger lift

Location:Cardiff Central Station

More information:01264 364311www.stannahlifts.co.uk

New Life From Iconic BoathouseAn iconic new building in Cambridgeshire is underlining how world-class architecture and glazing systems from Wrightstyle can create buildings to breathe new life into areas of dereliction. >>>

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The 20-acre waterside site in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire has been transformed with a mixed-use development designed to exceed modern building standards while creating a perfect location for local, national and international businesses.The centrepiece of the development is The Boathouse, a complex design on the bank of the river Nene, designed in the shape of a boat. Despite having to withstand severe weather and salt corrosion, the design incorporates wide-bay curtain walling and a faceted configuration.For the Wisbech project, commissioned by Fenland District Council, Devizes-based Wrightstyle installed glazing systems and fire doors to protect fire escape routes, working closely with their customer to design a solution to meet the architectural requirements of Feilden + Mawson LLP.The Boathouse, highly commended in the most recent RICS Awards, is an integral part of creating a gateway to the Wash and to the network of inland canals stretching into Cambridgeshire and the Midlands – an asset that had been in decline. The site, derelict for 20 years, is now a tourist attraction for the town and a major catalyst for further development.“The Boathouse involved some real design challenges, to develop and fabricate a fire safety solution for a completely unique building design,” said Lee Coates, Wrightstyle’s technical director. “However, we have the capability to meet the most exacting of designs

– a reputation that is winning us business around the world.”Wrightstyle has been closely involved in a number of regeneration projects, in the UK and internationally, most notably for a recent scheme in Hong Kong, now recognised as a milestone in urban renewal, and which includes a 53-storey office tower, a 5-star hotel with 665 bedrooms, rooftop swimming pool and a 600,000 sq ft shopping mall – and which now attracts over 100,000 visitors every day.On a smaller scale, but of regional importance, The Boathouse is the focal point of a wider regeneration project that also has a new business centre, yacht club, and leisure facilities. The strategic vision for the site, its ergonomic design and environmentally-friendly design features will make it an example of excellence for other regeneration projects across the country.“Good design is at the heart of all successful regeneration projects, helping to transform and enhance the built environment while offering leisure and working facilities that meet changing expectations. When it comes to regenerative projects, we are now recognised as a supplier able to design and fabricate complex or large spans of glazing with optically-brilliant glass, and giving comprehensive protection against all natural and man-made threats,” said Lee Coates.


Company:Wrightstyle

Product:Glazing Systems and Fire Doors

Location:Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Photographer:David Wootton Photography

More information:www.wrightstyle.co.uk

Technal Specified For Iconic Canada Water LibraryGlazing systems from architectural aluminium specialist Technal have been selected by CZWG Architects for Southwark Council’s iconic new library building which is now under construction in Canada Water, London.Spearheading an ambitious programme of regeneration, Canada Water Library resembles an inverted ‘ziggurat’ – a terraced pyramid of successively receding storeys – that partly overhangs the Canada Water basin. Constructed by main contractors ISG Jackson, the four storey £14m building is being clad in anodised aluminium sheets with sequentially expanded perforations, interspersed with recessed curtain wall screens. The design gives the scheme a sculptural appeal and a striking visual effect. Fabricated and installed by United AG and with a bronze anodised aluminium finish, Technal’s MX SSG structural sealant glazing and CD commercial doors have been specified for the ground floor. MX Visible Grid is being used for the strips of curtain walling to the three upper floors, with MX top hung concealed vents and PXi doors providing access to the balconies. MX SSG is a flush curtain walling option which meets architects’ requirements for less visible aluminium and clear expanses of glass. The curtain walling is complemented by FXi65 tilt/turn casement windows used as ‘punched hole’ openings set into the cladding.

Commenting on the glazing specification, Anna Ifanti, Project Architect at CZWG Architects said, “The Technal team was very responsive at specification stage and their input in the design and choice of glazing options was helpful and valuable. We needed the façade systems to be robust, lightweight, have slim frames and to meet the required U values, which the Technal products were able to deliver.”The Canada Water Library also has strong environmental credentials, with ground source heat pumps, grey water harvesting, energy efficient M&E services, and an extensive green roof. The incline of the building also provides a high degree of solar shading for the glazing, minimising glare. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating.Due for completion summer 2011, the scheme will sit at the edge of a new civic plaza and forms part of a dynamic new town centre for Canada Water – a historic Docklands area that was once a bustling port. The Canada Water Masterplan has been brought forward by master developers BL Canada Quays in conjunction with Southwark Council and includes around 900 new homes in the first phase, as well as retail, community and public spaces.


Company:Technal

Product:MX SSG Structural Sealant Glazing And CD Commercial

Location:Canada Water, London

More information:www.technal.co.uk

Maxiboard – Wedding VenueSound Reduction Systems Ltd’s high performance acoustic building board, Maxiboard, has been used extensively throughout a state of the art wedding venue in North London. The proximity of the venue to a number of houses meant that planning could only be agreed with the right acoustic specification. Richard Groborz of SRS Ltd’s

stockist and approved agent for the area, Trim Acoustics, visited site to advise on the acoustic insulation. He said:“In order eliminate the risk of disruption to the neighbours, and to offer a practical and cost effective solution to

the client, we specified a treatment of Maxiboard for the walls and ceilings. The results have been fantastic leaving the venue owners, local council and neighbours delighted.”

In total, over 2000 square meters of Maxiboard was installed by Gama Construction at The Little Princes and Little Princesses Wedding Venue to meet the stringent requirements of the council. Due to the pressing nature of the project, Trim Acoustics were able to supply the Maxiboard out of their stock at very little notice, ensuring no delays on site.The Venue, owned by Metro Wedding and Function Halls, is capable of accommodating over 800 people, and was officially opened by local MP, Mr Andy Love, in September.Maxiboard is an extremely versatile and high performance acoustic building board, designed to be used as an alternative to plasterboard where increased sound insulation is required. Maxiboard ceilings and walls are often used to meet the acoustic standards of Part E of the Building Regulations and can often offer an hour’s fire resistance as well.


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Affordable Family Housing On Holloway RoadIn 1972 a Victorian terrace originally consisting of 8 separate houses was purchased by the London Borough of Islington and converted into a hostel for the homeless. Following the recent closure of the hostel this Listed property was purchased by Family Mosaic Housing. Working in conjunction with Quinn London Limited and with grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency, a total of 14 high quality family units have now been provided to help meet the acute housing need in Islington, reducing the numbers of homeless people in sub-standard hostel accommodation.Consisting of eight 5-bed town houses, four 1-bed flats and two 2-bed wheelchair flats means an important building has been brought back into productive use. Being on a main thoroughfare the site presented a challenge for both noise abatement and security but there was also a need to improve thermal insulation, reduce heating demands and so lower CO2 emissions. This entirely car-free development features many state-of-the-art eco-friendly aspects designed to reduce the carbon footprint.The traditional sash windows are an important architectural feature of these listed buildings but the single glazed frames offered poor insulation, could not achieve the desired acoustic performance and

provided very little security. The solution was a purpose designed secondary window system from Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer of secondary glazing. Each window has been treated with a Series 40 side-hung Casement, many 2.4m high. The windows are accredited to Secured by Design and fitted with11.5mm anti-bandit glass. This not only provides a considerable level of security but will offer significant noise reduction in the region of 48dB. And the inclusion of a low emissivity hard coat on the laminate glass reduces the U-value of the window combination to the range 1.8 to1.95, better than the current requirements of Part L.


Howe Green Access Panels Are First Class At Rail StationA range of access panels and entrance mats, manufactured by leading producer Howe Green, have been fitted internally and externally at the domestic section of Ebbsfleet International Station, a station serving SouthEastern Rail’s new high speed rail service.As such a prominent station, it was expected that flooring would be subjected to foot traffic from tens of thousands of passengers. This led to the specification of Howe Green’s hardwearing access panels and entrance mats. Following a competitive tender process, rail infrastructure specialist YJLi was selected to construct the platforms of the new station whilst the KN Group undertook the construction and fitting out of the station extension building. To provide access covers for vital internal under floor services in the station building, 12 of Howe Green’s 7500 series panels were chosen in a range of sizes and installed by the KN Group.

On the external platforms, access panels were installed by YJLi to cover railway communications and services. Suitable for any situation where heavy loading is required – they can accommodate a 5 tonne pressure from a pneumatic tyre – they were ideal for the heavy foot traffic the station expected.

The panels were tailor-made by Howe Green to the various sizes that were needed. Set into the substrate, where they sit flush with flooring so as not to present a trip hazard, they can be easily raised with the set of lifting keys provided. To create a discrete finish, the access panels feature a recessed lid enabling tiling or other floor finishes, to be paid over the panels. This allowed the KN Group to create a seamless finish for the tiled floor surface of the station building. As well as being durable and workable, the panels offer the best in cleanliness. Double sealed to prevent their penetration by dirt and grease, the panels feature stainless steel baseplates and

reinforcements to prevent corrosion. The panels were especially suited to external usage as they have high resistance to weather exposure. At entrance and exit areas of the station, the underpass and waiting rooms, a number of Howe Green’s Metro 17 were installed. An advanced matting system with carpet inserts, it can accommodate heavy foot traffic whilst removing underfoot soil, dirt and grease to ensure cleanliness within buildings.

Built to an industry standard depth of 17mm, it is easily installed and features LDPE hinges that allow the mat to be rolled up for cleaning beneath it. Slip resistant, Metro 17 is also fully compliant with Disability Discrimination Act regulations regarding building access. Made from 30% recycled materials, it is fully recyclable at the end of its life span. Howe Green’s panels were also chosen at other sections of the Eurostar and SouthEastern high-speed service. Notably, their access panels were installed at the route’s main terminus at St. Pancras, where their outstanding durability made them an ideal choice for platform installation.

With a reputation for excellent service, products and technical support, Howe Green has established itself as a leading producer of floor, wall and access panels over its 25-year history. The choice of Howe Green solutions on the Ebbsfleet project stands as testament to the company’s ability to successfully deliver solutions for the most demanding of projects. [email protected]


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During the recent complete refurbishment of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Swimming Pool, Spacetherm Cold Bridge Strips, supplied by the A. Proctor Group Limited were used in the wall construction for the spectator area. Manufactured from high performance Spacetherm aerogel insulation, which has a class leading thermal conductivity of 0.013W/mK, the self adhesive cold bridge strips can be applied to steel and concrete structural elements. This helps to maintain insulation continuity across the wall or roof and reduces the likelihood of cold spots. As well as improving the overall thermal performance, this improvement in the surface temperatures reduces the condensation risks associated with cold bridging, an important consideration in a swimming pool applications.

Installed over a 12 month period by contractors Gibson Shop fitters of Musselburgh, the cold bridge strips can be supplied in any specified width, and can therefore be adhered to structural elements quickly and easily. The 10mm thick Spacetherm-CBS system helps to boost the thermal insulation provided by the Kingspan TW55 boards (also supplied by the A. Proctor Group) which were used across the majority of the wall surface. This allowed specifiers at Edinburgh City Council to achieve a substantial reduction in cold bridging without dramatically increasing the wall thickness, and also allowed the re-use of the existing outer cladding materials.


Retail Therapy With Jotun

The new People’s Supermarket in Lambs Conduit Street in London is a truly unique and revolutionary new co-operative venture – designed for the people to be led by the people. When it came to the fitting out of the interior, the obvious choice in keeping with this theme was the SENS range of allergy free paints from Jotun Paints. The paint was applied in white for the ceilings of the two-storey, 4,500sq ft building, as well as some of the pillars supporting the tiled walls. The unique properties of the SENS range ensure that it meets all current environmental standards, including those set out by the Swan and Euroflower labels.


Rainline Specified For Unique Bristol Dockyard Development

Linden Homes is working with the SS Great Britain Trust to help regenerate the Great Western Dockyard alongside Brunel’s famous ship. Linden is building apartments which feature Lindab’s rainwater control system –Rainline. Rainline is probably the most environmentally friendly system available in the UK - Its carbon footprint, according to a recent environmental study, appears to be significantly lower than many of the rainwater systems currently on the market, making it the ideal choice when sustainability is a key requirement. For this project, Rainline in a black high build polyester finish was supplied by BSS Drainage and installed by Cooke & Harris. Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated galvanised steel, a high percentage of which is recycled material; Rainline offers minimal thermal movement and UV stability.


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