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Two development deals that will see over 1,000 newhomes built in the capital for private rent under theGovernment’s Build to Rent scheme have been

supported with over £150m of funding from the Homesand Communities Agency.A total of 1046 new homes will be provided in schemes

in Canary Wharf and Walthamstow. They form part of apackage of Government measures towards its goal of delivering 1 million new homes to help meet acute demandand support local economic growth.The project at Canary Wharf will see 636 homes for rent

constructed at The Newfoundland Building, and itsWalthamstow counterpart comprises a total of 400 homesat Ferry Lane. Both developments are located close tounderground stations and will include a mix of one, twoand three bedroom homes. They are planned to be completed in 2019.Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis said: “As

a global city filled with opportunity and links to the rest ofthe world, there is a real demand for good quality homesavailable to rent on flexible terms in the capital.”He added: “These two new deals will provide a big boost

to housing in London and help meet the needs of tenantswell into the future.”The Build to Rent fund is designed to accelerate housing

provision and to help developers produce large scale, qualityhomes, specifically for the private rented sector. To dateover 5,800 homes have been contracted through Build toRent with investment totalling £661m.The Homes And Communities Agency’s head of trans-

actions Gareth Blacker said: “This investment in the capitalhelps to meet local priorities for housing and growth, sup-ports a wide range of construction professions, and givesgreater choice to people who want to rent a high qualityhome in London.”The Build to Rent fund is a fully recoverable, commercial

investment where Government will share risk or providebridge finance to allow schemes to be built, managed andlet. The Government will loan up to 50 per cent of thedevelopment costs and the investment can cover land, con-struction or management costs.

Two Londonschemes provide1000+ rental homes

BUILD TO RENT

After all the concerns raisedand amendments requested bythe Lords if you blinked youcould have missed the Housingand Planning Act receivingRoyal Assent last month. TheAct was then closely followed,in the Queen’s Speech, by theannouncement of a newNeighbourhood Planning andInfrastructure Bill.

The Government hopes thatboth the Act and Bill send outa clear message that they intendto support home building andgive families every opportunityto own their own home, whilststrengthening neighbourhoodplanning and handing morepower to local people. We willhave to see if new law does help create the homes ourcountry and potential propertyowners need.

As I have said so many timesbefore, the proof of thepudding will be in the eating. Ithas to be remembered that it ishomebuilders that actuallybuild the homes and local – notcentral – government thatprocesses the planning.

David Mote,Housebuilder & Developernews editor

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Brandon Lewis


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The new Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan,has revealed the full extent of the capi-tal’s housing crisis and criticised his

predecessor Boris Johnson on his record of deliv-ery of affordable housing in the capital.Immediately after taking office, Khan asked

GLA officials to produce an urgent audit of CityHall’s preparedness to tackle the housing crisis.The audit revealed the scale of the challenge nowfacing the Mayor including the following:

• Affordable home delivery at near-standstill.• An acute construction skills crisis – withannual construction apprenticeship starts inLondon averaging 7 per cent of the nationalUK total.

• A flawed process of identifying public land for homes.

One of Mayor Khan’s first visits was to the Land-mark Court site in Southwark, which is ownedby Transport for London. The Mayor has said hebelieves the site is ripe for development, with thepotential to build at least 120 new homes.He pledged to build new homes on land

owned by the GLA, including Transport for

London land, and said he intends to fast-trackscores of sites like Landmark Court that are suit-able for development.The Mayor, who wants to see 50 per cent of all

new homes in London being “genuinely afford-able,” also plans to bid to develop other publicsector land across London. He will also workwith Government ministers to ensure a far moreactive role for City Hall in identifying surpluspublic land that can be used for the constructionof new affordable housing London.Speaking about the housing challenge Sadiq

Khan, said: “London gave me the opportunity togo from the council estate where I grew up tobeing able to buy a family home we could afford.But today, too many Londoners are being pricedout of our city.“One of the first things we did when we got to

City Hall was open the books and look at whatwas already in the pipeline and it seems the previous mayor has grossly let down Londonersby leaving the cupboard bare when it comes to delivering affordable housing.“I am determined to fix London’s housing

crisis and ensure that all Londoners have the

opportunity to rent or buy a decent home at aprice they can afford, but the scale of the challenge is now clearer than ever and we’re notgoing to be able to turn things around overnight.”He continued: “We will be outlining our

plans in the coming months, but one of the firstthings we can do is work with Transport forLondon to fast-track their numerous surplussites for development which have previouslyjust been sat on.Khan concluded: “There is no doubt we have

our work cut out, but I plan to personally get togrips with the mess that has been left behind andwill insist on far higher levels of affordable housing in new developments.”

New Mayor reveals extent ofLondon’s housing crisis

HBF HOUSING SUPPLY PLEDGE

The Home Builders Federation (HBF), haspublished a ‘statement of intent’ on behalfof its larger members outlining their

ambition to deliver further increases in housing supply.In the statement housebuilders commit to work

closely with Government to increase supply anddeliver its target of building one million homes inthis parliament. The HBF said this builds on “sig-nificant steps forward that have seen build rates onlarge sites double to help deliver 30 per cent growthin supply in just two years.”The HBF said it has been in discussions with the

Government for several months on how to increaseoutput. It said the Government was “continuing torespond to barriers to housing growth,” includingreforms in the Housing and Planning Bill. Theindustry, meanwhile, has pledged to continue togrow its businesses, invest more in training and pro-vide more transparency around build-out rates.The HBF will also develop a ‘land exchange’ aimedat allowing larger builders to sell sites or parts ofsites to smaller builders.The UK’s biggest builders have increased output

by around 60 per cent since their ‘troughs’ andclaim that by 2019 larger companies will be build-

ing double what they did in 2010.Executive Chairman of the HBF, Stewart Base-

ley commented: “The industry has responded tothe positive policies introduced by Governmentand has delivered huge increases in output. Allindicators show the significant progress being madeand last year we delivered more than 180,000 newhomes in England. Moving forward the industry iscommitted to going further, and provided thepolitical, economic and policy conditions are con-ducive, to deliver further increases in supply.” He continued: “Housebuilders taken on tens of

thousands of new workers to ensure there is thecapacity and skills to deliver more high qualityhomes. Working with Government and others, wewant to ensure that the investment environmentremains attractive and that the right measures arein place to support the delivery of the homes the country needs.”The Housing and Planning Minister, Brandon

Lewis welcomed the commitment of the house-builders to increase housing supply saying: “Thisstatement shows housebuilders are committed tocontinuing the growth in supply we have seen. andconfirms we can achieve our ambition of delivering1 million homes.

“I welcome developers’ plans to share with coun-cils how quickly they will get homes built on sites.I’ll continue working with HBF and housebuildersand look forward to seeing the results of theirreview of larger sites.” The HBF said it will con-tinue discussions with Government to identifyfurther ways of increasing delivery from existingand new sites, particularly for small builders, andaddress blockages in the planning process.

Major housebuilders pledge to increase supply

LONDON’S HOUSING CHALLENGE

Sadiq Khan


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Ibelieve a leave vote in the EU referendumwould have serious consequences for the UKconstruction industry. Brexit could disadvan-

tage our sector in terms of recruitment, foreigninvestment, procurement and funding for majorregeneration schemes.

Let’s take a closer look at the issues. Firstly,labour. The industry relies heavily on foreign work-ers to fill both skilled and non-skilled jobs. Around10 per cent of our workforce is made up of peopleborn outside the UK. Brexit would make it farmore difficult for them to enter the UK. This, inturn could make the current worrying skills short-age in the construction and housebuilding sectoreven more detrimental. The current cost of con-struction has increased by average eight per cent onlabour cost in the last six months and is set to keepon rising. By leaving the EU, we predict that thiscould increase by 15-20 per cent.

We are also powerless to prevent a willing andhardworking labour force choosing to work in EUcountries like Spain, Germany and France insteadof the UK. Compounding this are the residualeffects of the recession and an ageing workforce.According to the Shepherd+Wedderburn BrexitAnalysis Bulletin – Construction & Infrastructure,over 22 per cent of UK construction workers areover 50 and 15 per cent are over 60. In the comingdecade and beyond, we are going to see a highretirement rate across the sector.

The second big issue is investment. A UK that’soutside the EU suddenly becomes a more difficultmarket for the 27 members to invest in and do busi-ness with. More complicated travel and import andexport tariffs could become factors that undermine

the profitability and viability of once-lucrative busi-ness arrangements. Senior executives at businessessuch as Airbus and German engineering firm, Festo,are warning their fellow Europeans against invest-ing in a post-Brexit UK until the trading landscapebecomes clear, and many are taking heed. This isbecause being part of the EU allows us to trade inan environment free of barriers.

Once out, we will need to negotiate newarrangements with 27 countries, either collectivelyor individually, which could take several years.Furthermore, as no country to date has left the EU,

there is no precedent for the post-exit process. Sonobody can say with any certainty what these newarrangements would look like.

This could also lead to us paying higher pricesfor building materials or having limits on quantitiesimposed. Currently, we do a significant amount ofour trade in building materials with the EU. TheGovernment’s February 2015 monthly Statistics ofBuilding Materials and Components showed that59 per cent of the building materials we importedcame from EU countries. These same countries

accounted for 62 per cent of the UK constructionsector’s exports.

With the UK a member of the EU, these trans-actions are relatively straightforward. However, Ifear that as a non-member, the UK will face highercosts and added red tape in our dealings with whatwould be our ex-fellow member states. Theinevitable effect of this will be reduced profits forconstruction companies and/or higher costs forpeople buying, developing or renting both com-mercial and residential property.

Lastly, perhaps the most damaging effect ofBrexit for the UK as a whole would be the loss ofEU funding. Funds, such as the EuropeanStructural Investment Fund (EUSIF), EuropeanRegional Development Funding (ERDF) and JointEuropean Support for Sustainable Investment inCity Areas (Jessica) have proved invaluable to theUK. Examples include the €755m committed tothe north west of the UK between 2007 and 2013,a £24m contribution to a £50m regeneration fundfor Scotland in 2011 and a similar investment inWales. The list goes on, extending to most of themajor regeneration and social housing retrofittingschemes around the UK. In fact, we are one of theEU’s biggest net beneficiaries of these fundingschemes. Leaving the group means disqualifyingourselves from this incoming investment.

It’s no surprise, then, that most leaders in the UKconstruction industry are wholeheartedly in favourof us remaining in the EU. In a recent survey carriedout by professional services firm Smith &Williamson for City A.M., only 15 per cent ofrespondents said leaving would be a good thing forthe UK.

Could Brexit put our industry at risk?

If we vote to stay within the EU we can besure that following the vote on 23 Junethings will be pretty much the same as they

were on 22 June. That, in my view, would begood for the UK economy, good for business andgood for all of us as individuals.

Those who advocate leaving the EU are in noposition to offer certainty. The only certaintythey offer is that, if they win the vote, the futureafter 23 June will be uncertain.

Uncertainty means job opportunities lost,businesses not started, homes not built. Carried

forward (as it will be if we vote to leave the EU)that uncertainty also risks becoming higherinflation, higher mortgage rates, higher unem-ployment, and lower wage growth for those stillin work.

Much of the campaigning from those seekingto leave the EU is based on issues far removedfrom business and economics. That is not to saythese issues are not important. Matters such asnationality, sovereignty and democratic account-ability are real concerns, even if they do not easilytranslate into pounds and pence. Yet the

reality on these issues is that little will in practice change.

For example, if we want a trading agreementwith the EU, which even the leave campaignregards as essential, we shall have to sign up topretty much the same agreement with regard tofreedom of movement for citizens of other EUnations as we have now.

Unpredictability is not good for business. It istherefore not good for any of us as individualsbecause we all rely on business to provide jobs,incomes and pensions.

Leading housebuilder urges vote for certainty

EU REFERENDUM

EU REFERENDUM

Monika Slowikowska, director of Golden Houses Developments, looks atthe possible consequences for the UK construction sector of a Brexit.

Karl Hick, CEO of The Larkfleet Group of Companies gives a personal view on why we should vote Remain.

Monika Slowikowska

“Brexit would make it far moredifficult for workers to enter theUK – this in turn could makethe current worrying skillsshortage in the constructionand housebuilding industryeven more detrimental”


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Ateam with many years of industry expe-rience has joined forces to launch a newhousebuilder, Halsbury Homes.

Based near Norwich, the company has threeschemes underway in East Anglia and the south-ern counties, and is planning to work to a targeted annual build programme of 250 unitsacross each of the first five years. The team will be headed by David Bryant,

who is a well-known figure in the housebuildingscene who spent more than 25 years at Persim-mon Homes and also chaired the New Homes

Marketing Board. Bryant commented: "Quite simply, we will

aim to take a more considered approach to every-thing we do. Being driven at all times by ourcustomers’ needs means that we take our respon-sibilities very seriously, as buying a house is oftenthe most significant purchase of someone’s life.”He added: "I am very excited at this opportu-

nity to develop a completely new company withsuch a great team, and am sure Richmond Parkwill be the first of many success stories for Hals-bury, our partners and purchasers alike."

The new housebuilder believes that with new housing development being of such strategic importance to the wider economy, it is important to recognise the combined roles of the Homes and Communities Agency HCA) and local councils in enabling home-builders to deliver new homes.The first phase of Richmond Park was able to

commence due to Dover District Council’s helpwith Halsbury’s initial application for 94 plots,together with funding support from the HCA’sLarge Infrastructure Fund.

Halsbury Homes launches with experiencedteam targeting East Anglian developments

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Government has announced, as partof the Queen’s Speech, a new Neigh-bourhood Planning and Infrastructure

Bill which arrived less than a week after theHousing and Planning Act achieved RoyalAssent, and will support the Government’s goalto deliver one million new homes. According to the Government the Bill will

protect areas of the UK such as the green belt,while delivering the homes and infrastructure thecountry needs.The Government also hopes that the Bill will

address the overuse of certain planning condi-tions, with legislation created to ensure that newhousing can commence without delay. The new Bill is designed to strengthen neigh-

bourhood planning and hand more power tolocal people, while improving the process forreviewing and updating plans.Under the Bill, the compulsory purchase order

process will also be clearer, faster and will alsoinclude reform of the context in which compen-

sation is negotiated. Finally, the Bill will also enable the privatisa-

tion of the Land Registry to support the creationof a digitally based land registration service,which could benefit people buying or sellingtheir home.

Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Billhands more powers to local people

NEW HOUSEBUILDER

NEW HOUSING BRAND

Willmott Dixon has formed WillmottResidential, a new brand for all of itsresidential activities, to be headed by

the former finance director of Berkeley Group,Nic Simpkin.Willmott Residential will merge the firm’s

development brands Prime Place and Be: herewith Willmott Partnership Homes, its newlybranded contract-housing arm.With the combined brands, Willmott

Residential already has a significant presence inthe market with Prime Place developing homes for sale, and Be: here focusing on homes

for private rental. Willmott Partnership Homes builds 2,000 homes a year with a growing geographic presence and a client base including housing associations, developers andlocal authorities.Andrew Telfer, divisional CEO of Willmott

Dixon Regen, has been promoted to deputyCEO of the new residential division, workingalongside Nic Simpkin.The new brand represents the next phase of

Willmott Dixon’s strategic ambitions to expandits residential development and contract house-building capabilities.

Willmott Dixon group CEO Rick Willmottexplained the reasons behind the new brand’slaunch: “The launch of Willmott Residentialprovides clear differentiation in the way we nowpresent and manage the group and underlines how serious we are in growing our residential presence.“Nic brings a long track-record of success in

housing development during his time at Berkeleyand will lead a fine senior leadership team sup-ported by Andrew Telfer, who has been pivotalin growing our development capability over thelast seven years.”

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NHBC honours UK’s safest housebuildersHEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS

The UK’s safest housebuilders have beenhonoured for outstanding dedication tohealth and safety as NHBC announced

the winners of the first round of its annualHealth and Safety Awards.Now in their seventh year, the awards recog-

nise site managers’ commitment to excellenthealth and safety practice on site. They help to

drive up safety standards in housebuilding byshowcasing and sharing best practice.In total 61 site managers were Commended

and will now go on to compete for the HighlyCommended, Runners up and National winnersto be announced on 8 July 2016. All sites werevisited by NHBC Health and Safety advisors andscored to stringent standards.

According to the Health & Safety Executive thenumber of fatal injuries in construction was 20per cent lower in 2014-15 than the five year aver-age between 2010-11 and 2014-15 at 35; almosthalf of which were caused by falls from height.The NHBC commented: “Every casualty on

site is unacceptable; however it is reassuring tosee that housebuilders across the UK continue tosafeguard their colleagues by placing health andsafety practice high on their agenda. The numberof fatal injuries in construction has substantiallydecreased over the last 40 years.”Tom Kitchen, NHBC health and safety oper-

ations manager, said: “Many congratulations toall the winners on achieving their NHBC Healthand Safety Commended Award. We had a recordnumber of entries this year and now have an out-standing shortlist of finalists.“The awards strengthen the importance given

to health and safety on house-building sitesacross the UK. To win an award at this levelclearly shows the individual commitment to pre-serving an excellent health and safety record andups the ante for other site managers. We wishthem the very best of luck in the next stage of thecompetition.”

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The Berkeley Group has announced itscommitment to become the UK’s firstcarbon-positive housebuilder.

Over the next two years, Berkeley will aim toreduce its carbon emissions by 10 per cent perperson and determine an ‘internal carbon price’,using the funds it generates to offset more carbon

than it produces.As part of meeting its aims, Berkeley MD Rob

Perrins explained that the business wouldencourage the use of green energy tariffs, andinvest in renewable energy or the retrofitting ofexisting homes. These are two examples of reduc-ing or eliminating emissions in order to (in the

firm’s words) “Go beyond offsetting our remain-ing emissions.”

Confirming the business ethos behind the ini-tiative, Rob Perrins stated: “The COP21 climatechange negotiations in Paris made it very clearthat business has to lead on this issue. There is astrong commercial case for making a businessmore lean, green and accountable. And in myopinion, it’s simply the right thing to do.”

Berkeley’s announcement comes as it revealsthe next stage of ‘Our Vision’, its long-term busi-ness strategy. The company has outlined 10 newcommitments to drive the business forwardwhich apply to all of its brands including Berke-ley, St James, St Edward, St George and StWilliam.

Within the next two years Berkeley aims tohave 1,500 people within the business undertak-ing an apprenticeship or vocational training,introducing a strategy to deliver a net biodiver-sity gain across its sites, and trialling smart hometechnology which will ensure places are ‘betterconnected’.

Berkeley commits to becoming first “carbonpositive” UK housebuilder

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Energy Efficiency: lessons & solutions22 June, Edinburghwww.cih.org/eventsfinder

CIH Housing Conference & Exhibition 28 - 30 June, Manchesterwww.cihhousing.com

HBF Future Talent Conference6 - 7 July, Nottinghamwww.hbf.co.uk/events-meetings

National Housing Awards8 September, Londonwww.nationalhousingawards.co.uk

RESI Conference12 - 14 September, Waleswww.resiconf.com

National Housing Federation AnnualConference & Housing Exhibition21 - 23 September, Birminghamannual.housing.org.uk

Homebuilding & Renovating Show23 - 25 September, Londonlondon.homebuildingshow.co.uk

24housing Awards6 October, Coventrywww.24housingawards.co.uk

Housing Market Intelligence Conference 6 October, Londonwww.hbf.co.uk/events-meetings

Women in Housing Conference South13 October, Londonwww.womeninhousingconference.co.uk

British Homes Awards14 October, Londonbritishhomesawards.co.uk

UK Construction Week18 - 20 October, Birminghamwww.ukconstructionweek.com

The Build Show18 - 20 October, Birminghamwww.ukconstructionweek.com/build-show

Grand Designs Live19 - 23 October, Birminghamwww.granddesignslive.com/nec

London Build Expo26 - 27 October, Londonwww.londonbuildexpo.com

Housebuilder Awards3 November, Londonwww.house-builder.co.uk/awards

Women in Housing ConferenceNorth3 November, Manchesterwww.womeninhousingconference.co.uk

Women in Housing Awards3 November, Manchesterwww.womeninhousingawards.co.uk

CML Annual Conference9 November, Londonwww.cml.org.uk/events

Homes16 - 17 November, Londonwww.homesevent.co.uk

Scotland Build Expo23 - 24 November, Glasgowwww.scotlandbuildexpo.com

EVENTS

The winners of the UK Roofing Awardswere announced at a ceremony hosted byBBC’s Steph McGovern at the Hilton

London Metropole on Friday 13 May 2016. Thewinners are:

• Fully Supported Metal Roofing –cu.tech.zn.ornamental ltdThe Pod, Cockfield

• Vertical Cladding/ Rainscreen – Met-CladContracts Limited, Friars WalkDevelopment, Newport

• Roof Sheeting – KGM Roofing, MarshgateDrive, Hertford

• Shingles & Shakes – John Brash & Co. Ltd(with Endeavour Roofing Contractors Ltd),Alexandra Gardens Care Home, Hounslow

• Solar on Roofs – Bauder Ltd (with HodgsonSayers), Byker Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Green Roofs – Prater Ltd (with RadmatBuilding Products Ltd), Alder Hey Children’sNHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

• Mastic Asphalt and Hot-Melt Roofing –IKO PLC (with Knight Asphalt), Westminster Cathedral, London

• Reinforced Bitumen Membranes – BauderLtd (with Mitie Tilley Roofing Ltd),

ROM Ltd, Sheffield• Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing –

Centaur Technologies Ltd (with Western FlatRoofing Company), South Cloisters KitchenRoof, Exeter University

• Single Ply Roofing – Sika Sarnafil (withContour Roofing), Ewart Grove, Wood Green

• Single-lap Tiling and Slating –Wienerberger (with Timby Traditional Roofing), Burgess, Wellingore

• Double-lap Slating – Timby TraditionalRoofing, Tait Gazebo, Gainsborough

• Double-lap Tiling – Karl Terry RoofingContractors Ltd, Shipley Farm, North Elham

• Heritage Roofing – Karl Terry Roofing Contractors Ltd, The Cloth Hall, Smarden

The UK Roofing Awards also reward the individ-uals and organisations that go above and beyondthe call of duty.

NFRC Health & Safety Champion 2016 wentto Ben Orton of Weatherproofing Advisors.Exceptional Contribution to Training in partner-ship with CITB went to Geoffrey Parkinson,Regional Manager for NFRC Northern Ireland.NFRC Safety in Roofing Awards for slating and

tiling: Wensley Roofing Ltd; for flat roofing:Stormforce Roofing & Maintenance Ltd and forindustrial roofing and cladding: Industrial Construction (Sussex) Limited. The Lead SheetAssociation’s Young Lead Worker of the Yearaward went to Tim Fug¸ a self-employed lead-worker from Cornwall. The Lead ContractorsAssociation presented the Murdoch Award andMurdoch Sponsor’s Award for best leadwork. Theformer was won by Lead-Tech Roofing for RygarHouse in London. The Sponsor’s Award went toLeadwise Contracts for Stormont Castle in Belfast.

The Awards would not take place without thecontinued support by the sponsors, in particularSIG Roofing who also assists in the continueddevelopment of the event.

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UK Roofing Awards 2016 – winners announced13 May


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The Housing and Planning Act, one ofthe most important pieces of legislationfor the industry in years, finally received

Royal Assent in May, including measures tospeed delivery of new homes and help first-time buyers.The Government hoped that the Bill “would

give homebuilders and decision-makers the toolsand confidence to provide more homes and fur-ther streamline the planning system to acceleratenew home delivery.”Among the Act’s many provisions, it places a

duty on local planning authorities to actively pro-mote the development of Starter Homes and“embed them in the planning system.”The Department of Communities and Local

Government (DCLG) said that the Bill “wouldunlock brownfield land to provide homes faster.”It requires local authorities to prepare, maintainand publish local registers of specified land aspart of the Government’s aim to “simplify andspeed up neighbourhood planning.”Every local authority must now produce a

local plan for long-term development, andreforms the compulsory purchase process tomake it “clearer, fairer and faster,” according tothe DCLG.Housing and Planning Minister Brandon

Lewis commented: “This landmark Housing andPlanning Act will help anyone who aspires toown their own home achieve their dream.“It will increase housing supply alongside

home ownership, building on the biggest afford-able house-building program since the 1970s.”In addition to measures on new housing and

local planning, the Act includes the importantstep of extending Right to Buy agreements tohousing associations.Lewis commented: “The act will contribute to

transforming generation rent into generationbuy, helping us towards achieving our ambitionof delivering one million new homes.”In addition the Bill aims to support the dou-

bling of the number of custom and self-buildhomes by 2020, tackle “rogue landlords” by giv-ing more power to local authorities, and brings in

further measures to ensure fairness for counciltenants. As a result of the new legislation councilsnow have to consider selling their higher valuehousing assets when they fall vacant.

Housing and Planning Act designed to speedhousing delivery and help first-time buyers

HOUSING AND PLANNING ACT

More than 14,000 new homes were reg-istered to be built in the UK in Aprilaccording to NHBC’s latest registra-

tion figures – an increase of 17 per centcompared to the same period last year.Nearly 2,200 more homes were registered in

the month compared to April 2015, and 373more homes were completed.Commenting, NHBC Chief Executive Mike

Quinton said that the figures represented goodnews for the industry: “They show that theindustry enjoyed a successful month, with regis-tration numbers well ahead of this time last year."There was also a slight decrease on last year's

figures as 40,399 new homes were registrations inthe rolling quarter (February 2016 – April 2016)compared to last year’s 40,877.Notable growth was recorded in the North

East (+47 per cent), South East (+23 per cent)and Yorkshire & Humberside (+18 per cent).

New homeregistrationsup 17 per cent

SKILLS SHORTAGE

The NHBC Foundation has launched anonline film that uses Lego to highlightthe benefits of a career in housebuilding

to young people, with ONS figures showing thereare currently 20,000 vacancies in the industry. The film showcases a range of career options

available to young people and encourages them tovisit the HBF’s Housebuilding Careers onlineresource. The move follows the NHBC Founda-tion’s 2015 ‘A Career of Choice’ report which

concluded that the industry needed to challengemisconceptions in order to recruit new entrants. The report found that young people were able

to identify trades such as bricklaying and plumb-ing, but were largely unable to identify technical,professional and managerial job areas. Researchalso suggested housebuilding had a poor imageand a lack of information about careers. Four outof 10 parents said that they would not encouragechildren to pursue a career in housebuilding.

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Redrow is sowing the seeds of a major ‘gar-den village’ development in LittleSutton, Cheshire that will see 2,000

homes constructed.Five show homes will be unveiled at Ledsham

Garden Village towards the end of June. The newneighbourhood will be created on 105 hectaresof land, most of which was previously agricul-tural fields. Redrow Homes says it will eventuallybecome a sustainable new community of up to2,000 homes, “meeting strong local demand.”

Pathways and a distinctive boulevard will runthrough the heart of the development, and therewill be tree-lined avenues and green spacesincluding a large new park area.

Redrow has planning permission for the firstphase of 170 properties, 43 of which will beaffordable homes.

Jason Newton, sales director for RedrowHomes (NW), said: “this is the first garden vil-lage in the area for some time and it is going to bea superb new community with a stunning collec-tion of homes.

“All our houses will be from our Heritage Col-lection which combines traditional architecturewith modern and spacious interiors. Designed

very much with busy families in mind, the homeswill complement the natural surroundings.”

Ledsham Garden Village will initially see thecreation of two neighbouring developments:Oaklands will include smaller three and four-bedroom properties, while Sycamore Green willshowcase Redrow’s larger, premium styledetached homes.

Altogether, the development will see a wideselection of quality three, four and five bedroom

houses to meet a wide range of needs.The five show homes include three and four-

bedroom properties. Among them will be ahigh-end Henley style home at Sycamore Green,said to be one of Redrow’s most popular four-bedroom properties.

The village of Little Sutton is within easyreach of road and rail links, with Liverpool andChester both close but enjoys a picturesque set-ting surrounded by open countryside.

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The number of newly built homes hascontinued to rise, and is now at thehighest level since 2008 to 2009 accord-

ing the DCLG’s National Statistics. 139,690 new homes were completed in theyear to March – a rise of 12 per cent on the pre-vious year. 13,680 homes were started in 2015 to2016, continuing the upward trend as both startsand completions have continued to grow gradu-ally in the last two years. Housing and Planning Minister, BrandonLewis said: "We've got the country building againand are seeing our housebuilding efforts payingoff with this considerable increase in the numberof homes built in just one year. "This is real progress, but there is more to do.That's why we are going further and increasingour investment in housebuilding to ensure manymore hard-working people can benefit."

Completionsat a new high

NEW COMPLETIONS

According to new a new analysis by theNational Housing Federation, earning ahealthy salary is no longer enough to

buy a home; first-time buyers were shown toneed family wealth to help with the deposit.The figures, prepared for the '100,000 Afford-able Homes for London' campaign, show thatalmost a third of top-earning first-time buyersgot a gift or loan from their families for a deposit.This figure has risen 11 per cent in under adecade. The number of middle class first-time buyershas also fallen precipitously. Households earningless than £50,000 a year have seen their chancesof becoming homeowners decline by 15 per centover the last decade. Only 20 per cent of first-time buyers last year came from householdsearning around the national average wage. With average deposits in 2014-15 hitting£42,500, few young people can hope to save thisamount on their own while also paying expensiverents, said the Federation.Discussing the figures, David Orr from theNational Housing Federation said: "Borrowingfrom the bank of mum and dad might help somepeople get onto the housing ladder, but it's simplynot an option for everyone. Hard working pro-

fessionals shouldn't feel like their home-owningaspirations are impossible just because their par-ents aren’t rich."Housing associations are here to change that

– our '100,000 Affordable Homes for London'campaign is a concrete plan to ensure the nextgeneration of first-time buyers don't have theirfuture defined by their parent's wealth."

NHF research finds high-earning first-timebuyers rely on ‘bank of mum and dad’

HOUSE PRICES

Developer Henley Camland has agreed topurchase a significant portion ofEbbsfleet Garden City from Land

Securities, in a deal which sees the acquisition ofthe two undeveloped villages at the western endof the new city’s plan, and which is a highly sig-nificant first acquisition for the company.Henley Camland will now be investing £200mto implement significant infrastructure works atEbbsfleet Garden City, the plans for which wereunveiled by Chancellor George Osborne in 2014.This includes levelling parts of what was a formerquarry, developing roads and creating a new lake.The company will also deliver neighbourhoodretail, leisure and community facilities, includingtwo primary schools and a secondary school.Managing director of Camland Peter Nelsoncommented: "With Camland having worked inan advisory role for the last four years in the

Ebbsfleet Garden City area, we have completeconfidence in the new community’s potential andlook forward to building on the good work thatLand Securities has already completed."

Henley Camland to purchasepart of Ebbsfleet Garden City

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Industry moversThe latest movements and appointments within the housebuilding industry

NetworkHomes hasappointed Ed

Badke as new Development Directorto support its growthplans to deliver over1,000 homes per yearacross London, Hertfordshire and the

South East. Ed will join an award winningdevelopment team lead by Vicky Savage,Executive Director of Development. Hebrings with him strong leadership and commercial acumen and this will supportNetwork Homes as it actively seeks newinvestment opportunities across its operating areas.

NETWORK HOMES

David Wilson Homes Mercia haspromoted three employees to directorial roles. Jonathan Rumble,

Pete Denny and Paul Smith have beenrewarded for their hard work by the Solihullbased homebuilder. John Fitzgerald, Managing Director of David Wilson HomesMercia, said: “I would like to congratulateJonathan, Pete and Paul on their new roles.Their promotions are a reward for the hardwork and effort they have put into the company over the years. Their progressionshows there are fantastic opportunities tobuild a career here at David Wilson HomesMercia in a vibrant and growing industry.”

DAVID WILSON HOMES

Careys NewHomes hasannounced the

appointment of AndyRaczynski as Commercial Manager.Andy started his careeras a Trainee Surveyor in 1982 with TaylorWoodrow Construction

and progressed to Commercial Managerworking on various Commercial Projectsthroughout the South of England.Andy said: “Having worked in the construc-tion industry for over 30 years I look forwardto sharing my expertise and knowledge withthe Careys New Home team as well as developing my career and skills further.”

CAREYS NEW HOMES

HUB, a leading developer of mid-market homes in London, hasappointed a new development

manager to help with the delivery of its growing pipeline of over 1,200 units. AlexHall has moved to HUB from Ramboll, aglobal environmental and engineering consultancy, where he was associate projectmanager. With nearly a decade of experienceof complex engineering projects, Hall will bea strong addition to HUB’s senior team. SteveSanham, development director at HUB, said:“The year ahead promises to be a busy one forHUB. With Alex joining and boosting thecapacity of our development team, we’ll beable to press ahead with our mission todeliver well designed, sensibly priced housingacross the capital.”

HUB

PersimmonHomes EastWales, which is

based in Llantrisant andis building right acrossthe south east of thecountry, has handednew roles to the ambitious quartet.Gareth Jenkins and

Nicky Evans have been appointed sales managers while Liam Pucket and Neil Bur-man have become contracts managers. Nickycommented: “Persimmon has been a greatcompany to work with and I’m happy here.”

PERSIMMON

Peter McGettrick has been promotedto divisional director of Capita Property and Infrastructure in

Scotland and the North to help maintain itshigh performance and continued expansion.From the Capita Property & Infrastructure’sGlasgow office, Peter will be leading a teamof over 230 professional staff providinglocally based services in project management,cost management, building surveying, healthand safety and construction design and man-agement services across Scotland, theMidlands and the North of England. Petersaid: “The rebalancing of the economy that’sbegun through the Northern Powerhousewill see over £13bn worth of planned investments and I’m focused on makingCapita a central part of that positive change.”

CAPITA PROPERTY

Decorean has hired George Akpanas Senior Project Manager, thelatest key hire as part of the firm’s

rapid expansion, confirming itself as one ofthe fastest growing construction companiesin London. George Akpan has 17 years’ ofexperience in the market. Prior to joiningDecorean, he served as Senior Site Managerat Berkeley Homes’ Lawfords Wharf Siteand as a Senior Site Manager for GeoffreyOsborne Ltd Homes, London Division.George’s projects for Geoffrey Osborne Ltdincluded the London School of Economics’£32m development for a new administrationblock project. Most recently, Apkan workedas a Senior Site Manager where he undertook assignments for residential developers and specialist contractors.

DECOREAN

As the growthof the region’shousing

market continuesapace, Lovell hasboosted its North Westsales team with theappointment of a newfield sales manager.With more than 17

years’ experience in the new homes sectorSamantha Williams, 38, from Allerton Liverpool, has been promoted to the management role from her previous positionas sales coordinator.

LOVELL

Lea Valley Homes, part of AldwyckHousing Group, has announced theappointment of Natalie Sheer as

Sales Services Manager. Natalie joins theorganisation with a strong background inproperty, after qualifying as a solicitor in2007. Natalie has worked with RegisteredProviders dealing with transactions whichvaried from staircasing, right to buy andaquire, small scale land aquisitions and more.Natalie is really excited about joining theteam at Lea Valley Homes and hopes herwealth of property knowledge will help growand develop the team: “It’s really exciting tojoin an organisation that is continually looking to develop and grow at a time whenthe need for properties across the regionshows no sign of slowing down.”

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In September 2014 developer City & Countryopened ‘The General’ and unveiled the firstpart of the restoration of the Grade II Listed

Bristol General Hospital.An exclusive and partially gated community,

The General provides the perfect residentialretreat being only minutes from the bustling centre of Bristol and yet set within a peaceful location.

The General is located on the south side of theRiver Avon and in the heart of Redcliffe, an areawith a growing reputation and ambitious regen-eration plans.

When complete the new community willoffer a range of unique conversion properties aswell as contemporary new built homes. Therewill be a total of 205 one to four-bedroomapartments and houses, and residential proper-ties will link with a collection of individualwaterfront commercial units. Together they

will create a new, vibrant destination on theBristol harbourside.

The vision

At the heart of City & Country’s vision for TheGeneral is the provision of an asset that breathesnew life into the community with new shops andcafes, as well as a range of homes. However, thedevelopment will go further than this. City &Country also wanted to restore the building’s his-toric detail, and reinstate the features thatoriginally characterised the hospital as an iconicBristol landmark.

Over the years, the functional needs of theworking hospital were not always conducive to thebuilding’s architecture with the addition ofunsightly extensions and unsympathetic ‘renova-tions’ which architecturally scarred the buildingsand their setting. To address these challenges, City

& Country employed a team of specialist crafts-men, who used traditional skills and materials tonurse this architectural treasure back to life.

The General is already playing a vital role inrevitalising the Redcliffe area and supporting thelocal community by providing an active linkbetween the surrounding communities ofRedcliffe, Bedminster, Spike Island and theHarbourside. It is also uniting the south side ofthe city and providing an alternative to the estab-lished residential sites in the north.

An interesting history

Bristol General Hospital began life in 1832,located in modest dwellings in Guinea Street,between the Redcliffe and Bedminster Parishes.The new facilities were the initiative of a group oflocal Quakers, who were appalled by the lack ofhealth provision offered for the growing

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industrial poor and the fact that in those days,only local residents were allowed access to medical treatment.

Bristol General Hospital first opened on thesite in 1858, making a grand statement with itsItalianate stonework and French Renaissancerooftops. The new hospital cost £28,000, withmuch of the funding coming from local workers,who gave a penny a week towards building andrunning costs.

The original building began as two four-storeyblocks joined by a central tower. One block facedBathurst Basin, while the other faced the NewCut. In 1873, the northern block was extended,then in 1886 a new nurses’ home was wrappedaround the corner to Guinea Street. This was sub-sequently extended again in 1907. These fourphases largely represent the work of W.B Gingell,a local architect known for his elegant warehousesand churches, and George Herbert Oatley,Bristol’s most renowned architect.

During World War II the hospital sufferedsevere bomb damage, which irreversibly damagedthe mansard roof over the octagonal tower in thesouthwest corner of the building. As a result theroof and top floor, including that of the octagonaltower, was removed entirely and replaced with aflat roof. The 1916-1919 metal balconies werealso removed due to bomb damage.

After an additional accommodation block wasadded to the east of the site in 1925, the finalexpansion took place in 1931 with constructionof the William Lloyd Unit on Commercial Road.The remainder of the 20th Century developmentof the site has been characterised by ad hoc addi-tions, infills and extensions, which lacked anysense of vision or formal masterplan.

Bristol General Hospital finally closed its doorsin 2012 after the planned South BristolCommunity Hospital opened and the serviceswere transferred. In June 2012, City & Countryacquired the site.

Restoration

Bringing a much loved but badly damaged com-munity asset back to life was never going to beeasy. It was a highly demanding brief, whichrequired an expert team of construction professionals with an in-depth knowledge of the building and an appreciation of its unique character.

From the outset, a detailed demolition andremoval programme was devised to strip awaymodern additions, which included shipping con-tainers affixed to the first floor of the 19th centurybuilding. After careful planning and preparation,work began in September 2013. This includedremoval of asbestos, the external lift shafts and theunsightly water tank, which had been added inplace of the original Ogee Dome.

Other external additions to be removedincluded redundant steelwork staircases, railings

and associated components. Removing later unat-tractive additions was the first challenge, thesecond being to repair and restore where they hadbeen attached to the listed building with little orno care. Substantial sections had to be rebuilt andrepaired and the team paid attention to ensurethat repairs blended seamlessly with the originalbuilding. A new drainage and communal heatingsystem has also been installed to serve the new development.

The Ogee Dome, destroyed during the war,also presented a huge architectural challenge withplans for it to be replaced with a zinc-clad replicathis year. City & Country believe the reinstate-ment of the Ogee Dome and other features arefundamental in restoring this iconic building. The

mansard roofs are also now in part reinstated. Further challenges lay in structural instabilities

in the basement areas. This included the chapeland scorched roof trusses, which remained unre-paired after the WWII roof fire. The traditionalLodge House, situated at the entrance to the development, also required significant stabilisation.

Stoneworks to repair existing stone vaultingwas required to allow the subdivision of the com-mercial units planned for the ground floor. Thedark basement is now taking on a currently in-vogue industrial feel, and has been designed for arange of commercial uses.

Internally, the existing ward floors in the oldestpart of the building were constructed from an

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early form of beam and pot flooring. This usedconcrete beams to support the terracotta tubesand then the pouring a screed on top to set thetubes in place and provide the surface of the floor.This was the first time City & Country had dealt with this type of floor structure, whichrequired considerable strengthening with sensitive steel beams to bring it up to allowable deflection standards.

City & Country’s team of professional’s alsopaid particular attention to the building’s historicdetails by studying original photographs and his-torical documents and trialing various methods tocarry out works. This included researching themost effective way to clean the exterior’s Pennantand Bath Stone, steam bathing the original win-dow frames, and restoring fireplaces as well asstone vaulted ceilings, masonry, joinery,stonework and mouldings.

The central courtyard of the hospital has alwaysprovided the main vehicular access to the build-ing. Unfortunately as modern vehicles developedin size and shape, the original fountain, whichacted as a ‘roundabout’ for traffic, had to be relo-cated within the site. Rather than creating a newfocal point for the beautiful fountain it was relo-cated behind the King Edward VII Wing and leftto deteriorate.

The stone fountain has now been cleaned,restored and carefully transported back to itsrightful place in the central courtyard.

To help local businesses benefit from therestoration and conversion of the iconic buildings,City & Country recruited a locally based manage-ment team to ensure that the project is deliveredto the company’s high standards. City & Countryalso made sure that the work was undertaken by awide range of specialist contractors from acrossthe South West to bring the landmark building

back to life. This included demolition experts,scaffolders, slate roofers, window remedial special-ists, structural groundwork engineers, grit blastersand external decorators.

Externally, the building combines Bath andPennant Stone dressings, arched sash windowsand stained glass roundels. The stone has beencarefully cleaned using a gentle restorative tech-nique which soaks the elevations with a fine mistspray of water, before brushing with a bristle brushto lift away the deposits and clean the stone work.The local community has been amazed by theintricacy in the stonework and contrasts in colourthat had been hidden behind hundreds of years ofsoot and dirt, but is now revealed.

Originally the hospital had iron balconies,which were removed to make way for someunsightly 1960s extensions. As part of the restora-tion these are being replaced in a moderninterpretation. As a result, many of the convertedapartments feature their own terrace or balcony,which is a luxury that listed conversion propertiesdo not often offer.

The new mansard roofs are to be slate-coveredwith metal clad dormer windows and detailsderived from original photographs of the build-ing. The roofs facing the inner courtyard are beingreplaced with modern structures, clad in standingseam zinc to match the materials used elsewherein the buildings.

The General boasts beautiful timber framedwindows which over the years have not been main-tained and needed significant intervention torestore them. Each of the hardwood windowswhich do not require entire replacement has beencarefully removed, de-glazed and then placed intoa steam box to remove layers of lead paint, puttyand filler. This process takes up to two hours perwindow. Once removed the windows are treated,

primed and their sash counterweights reset beforereglazing in preparation for re-decoration. Patiencehas been a requirement, but it has paid dividends,with a real transformation having resulted.

A new community

When complete The General will offer a numberof idiosyncratic properties, including a convertedchapel, triplex apartments, with glazed upperfloors, and a penthouse apartment located in anoctagonal tower. Views will include the harbour-side and across the Somerset countryside.

A hallmark of all City & Country develop-ments is the unique nature of the homes on offerand The General is no different. Original pan-elling and joinery, intricate plasterwork andcornices, ironmongery and brassware will all beretained, creating a distinctly different offering tostandard new build fare.

With its city centre location and distinguishedcharacter, The General offers a selection of chicurban homes, juxtaposing modern interiors withclassic exterior building work. Its stylish interiorscomplement the Italianate facade, Pennant andBath Stone dressings as well as the arched sashwindows stand out among the building’s architec-tural highlights. This bold combination providesresidents with a unique blend of old and new,while forging a new identity for the historic site.

Contemporary interiors have been achievedthrough a neutral colour palette consistentthroughout the homes, with contemporary mattfinish handle-less linear kitchens from Ballerina.

Bathrooms are modern and understated. Theyfeature sanitaryware from Laufen, Brassware fromCrosswater and showers from Simpsons or Kermi.Bathrooms are finished with porcelain tiles as wellas heated towel radiators.

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Oak engineered brushed flooring was researchedto provide a product that was bespoke hand fin-ished within the UK in a warm grey wash, bothstylish and practical and used in most living areasand some kitchens.

All homes include intruder alarms, mains oper-ated smoke detectors, chrome shaver sockets anddownlighters, pendants or lighting tracks. Thereis voice activated door entry, where applicable, tocommunal areas.

No two layouts are identical. This ensures thatresidents feel as though they are living in a uniquehome rather than a standard apartment. TheGeneral also offers large room sizes. When design-ing the scheme the interior design teamrecognised that no scheme in Bristol had spenttime to make communal spaces feel luxurious andspecial. The team put a lot of thought into plan-ning the ambience, colour scheme and lightingand even made the decision to lay a bespoke car-pet to make the communal areas really special andwelcoming. In some of the staircases historic pho-tographs of the hospital are being framed andhung on the walls as a testament to the building’shistoric importance.

All car and bike parking for the properties isnow hidden in secure underground car parks butpresented an additional development challenge.Located 12 metres below ground, on the cornerof Commercial Road and Lower Guinea Street,the car park perimeter is also close to the BathurstBasin and below the water table, demanding par-ticular care and attention.

Additional facilities for a stress-free lifestyleinclude voice activated door entry, maintainedcommunal areas and an on-site caretaker.

At the lower street level are the commercialproperties, which have been included to create anactive street frontage, promote investment and tocreate facilities for the local community as well asresidents of The General.

The commercial units open onto LowerGuinea Street, which was identified at the pro-ject’s public consultation stage as a dangerous ratrun. City & Country subsequently changed theuse of the road to a one-way system, against theexisting traffic flow, which has alleviated this issue.

However, City & Country has also submitted afurther application to fully pedestrianise thestreet. This would allow the commercial units tospill out onto the pavement towards the waterside,creating a safe and vibrant community space forboth residents and locals.

With The General’s Phase 1 fully sold, Phase 2was launched earlier than anticipated.

Design-led approach

City & Country takes an entrepreneurial anddesign-led approach, anchored by common senseand a feel for the creation of value. The team isadept at spotting opportunities and evaluatingthem, which allows them to act quickly, decisivelyand effectively.

Simon Vernon-Harcourt the firm’s design andrestoration director, commented on the impor-tance of the project to City & Country and Bristolitself: “It strikes me that what we have done at TheGeneral perfectly encompasses the true meaning of‘sustainability’. What could be more sustainablethan the recycling and repair of a cultural icon, builtof local material by local folk, thereby preserving itsheritage for future generations?”

He added: “It is truly rewarding to now see theroofs, balconies and new Ogee Dome re-emergeat last from the 75-year-old scars of the Blitz.Bristol as a city will at last see this iconic buildingrise from the ashes and have the opportunity tonot only observe from a distance but to play a partin its renaissance. The General is so much morethan just a building.”

In conclusion City & Country managing director, Helen Moore explained: “The conversion of The General marks a new era for this striking historic building, from its origins as a city centre hospital to its reinventioninto a collection of cosmopolitan waterside apartments. Through the restoration and conversion of the listed buildings, the reinstatement of the internal courtyard and theaddition of eclectic new homes City & Countryis delighted to be playing a part in adding a newlayer of history to this nationally important heritage asset.”

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Yale has launched a fully reversible window hinge that is the ideal choice for reversible upper floor windows in residential developments, thanks to its unique patented dual function restrictor. The Yale Revolution WindowHinge has a unique key-lockable safety restrictor, and when opening, the sash release lever must be pressed pass tworestricted positions – thus avoiding the risk of the window being opened suddenly. A safety key locks the windowin the desired position – outer ventilation, easy clean or safety position – to minimise the risk of injury from fallingthrough the window.

Oak Timber Structures

Oak Timber Structures’ Solid Oak Gazebos are extremely popular at the moment. Each gazebo is bespoke and hand-crafted, using traditional woodworking techniques and high quality oak. Each face is planed and sanded smooth,ready for your choice of stain or oil. The oak gazebos are supplied in kit form, with all parts coded, for you or yourbuilder to assemble. Cedar shingles are the most popular type of roofing, and the structures’ strong posts are regularlystood on attractive staddle stones or fixed onto your base with steel rods. For more information, please visit the company website.

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UK Worker of the Year 2016 goes LiveUK WOTY is in its seventh year and theprizes are better than ever. Thecompetition sponsored by workweargiants Dickies in association with Hondaand ASDA has an amazing choice ofprizes this year, including £250,000 cash, aHonda Jazz car, a Honda Crosstourer1200cc motorbike, a Honda Marine Ribboat, a year’s free shopping at ASDA, a

luxury holiday and many more. This is the seventh year Dickies has runthe national competition, with carer and homicide case worker KatieWashbourne coming out on top last year.01761 419 419 www.dickiesworkwear.com

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Calor exhibits for the first time at CIH 2016Calor is urging housing associations anddevelopers to take a fresh look at howliquefied petroleum gas (LPG) can offeraffordable home energy to rural propertiesat this year’s CIH Conference 2016. Forsites located off-grid, developers oftenfind that the high costs of a connection tothe mains gas grid are prohibitive andneed to consider alternative means of

providing space and water heating, such as heating oil, electric boilersor heat pumps. However, says Ian Digby, Specifier Manager at Calor,with LPG offering all the versatility of mains gas, from aslittle as £500 per plot, it is well worth considering.

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Marc Overson joins Panasonic UKPanasonic is delighted to announce theappointment of Marc Overson toPanasonic Heating & Cooling, who joinsthe team as the Country Manager for theUK & Ireland. Marc Overson joinsPanasonic from the European airconditioning division of SamsungElectronics. Marc will focus on buildingmarket share within the commercial air

conditioning arena, a key growth target area for the company in theUK & Ireland. Initial activities will include the introduction of a newregional technical support service, the enhancement of coretraining activities and delivery of energy efficient products.

Introducing the new BondActing on intelligence out in the field, undercover fixing specialist Ancon haslaunched a new super-Bond, ultra-lowthermal conductivity wall tie that evenSpectre would find hard to crack. The new Teplo-BF basalt fibre wall tie features specially moulded safety ends thatimprove buildability and enhance mortarbond strength by up to 80 per cent. The

Teplo-BF is created by the setting of innovative pultruded basalt fibresin a resin matrix. This composite material provides a combination of highstrength and outstanding thermal efficiency. 0114 275 5224 www.ancon.co.uk

Redbacks Kneepads help lay foundationKneepads manufacturer RedbacksCushioning is one of the co-sponsors ofthe ‘Building Britain’s Future’ projectwhich was launched at Westminster onSpeakers Green in front of the Houses ofParliament on 3 May. The event,organised by The National ConstructionAcademy, an organisation set up by Derbyconstruction boss Ian Hodgkinson,

highlighted the need to encourage and incentivise apprentices to takeup brick laying which, with the constant need for more housing, canoffer excellent career prospects and earning potential.01327 702104 www.redbackscushioning.com

Sitecoat is a hit with East Anglian buildersFencing contractor, J. Earl Fencing ofBungay, Suffolk, is finding that Norbord’sSitecoat hoarding product is the panel ofchoice for discerning builders anddevelopers. Sitecoat is made fromNorbord’s 18mm moisture-resistantSterlingOSB3 square-edged board. Yet,unlike the standard product, Sitecoat isfilled and primed on one side to create a

smooth, flat surface which can be painted with the customer’s logo,corporate colours or even a decorative mural. OSB is the most popularsite hoarding panel product, and it is most often the mostbasic grade that is chosen.

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Nationwide Windows & Doors continues to impress with CCSNationwide Windows & Doors is very pleased to once again represent the new build and public sector, inconjunction with Nottingham City Homes, with a Bronze award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’sNational Site Awards. Daryl Cashmore explains: “The CCS’s National Site Awards are presented toconstruction sites of all sizes which are recognized to have raised the bar in considerate construction. Togetherwith Nottingham City Homes, we were incredibly proud to be rewarded by CCS. That this is the fifth timewe have been commended by the scheme makes the achievement special to us. The site was proven to haveshown the highest levels of consideration towards the public, its workforce and the environment throughadhering to the Scheme’s five-point Code of Considerate Practice: Care about Appearance, Respect theCommunity, Protect the Environment, Secure everyone’s Safety, Value their Workforce, and it was commentedwithin the report that the site ‘was a credit to Nationwide Windows & Doors and to the site team’. We haveworked closely with Nottingham City Homes for several years from our dedicated depot in the area, so for us,this award is a fantastic demonstration of our ability to seamlessly integrate within a customer’s community.”01788 569 228 www.nationwidewindows.co.uk

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Arecent report by the Royal College ofPhysicians and the Royal College ofPaediatrics and Child Health stated that

indoor air pollution may have been a contribut-ing factor in the death of almost 100,000individuals across Europe over the course of2012. The report directly refers to the impact ofindoor air quality on the health of people andhow poor indoor air quality can lead to prema-ture death. Both organisations have called forgreater understanding and for governments tolook into the risks of poor indoor air qualityresulting from contaminants, and how this isbeing exacerbated by increased levels of air tight-ness in homes. The report also highlighted thatpoor indoor air quality can also impact the healthand intelligence of young children, thus impair-ing their future growth and development.With dust mites, mould and condensation also

contributing to the mix, there are rising concernsaround health problems, due to buildings beingtoo well sealed. The question is, as homesbecome increasingly airtight, how can the indus-try create a healthy indoor environment for homeowners?

Air quality in new homesWithout a continuous flow of fresh air into andout of a dwelling to control the relative humidity,the indoor environment in a home can easilyreach a high relative humidity of around 70-80per cent, which results in condensation. Thewater droplets that form on colder surfaces can result in mould growth and, in some cases,damage to the building fabric itself. Not only does mould look unsightly, it can also be the root cause of some health issues. Damp con-ditions, for example, increase the risk ofoccupants developing, or exacerbating, existingrespiratory conditions.

Asthma affects five million people in the UKevery year. One of the ways asthma is triggered is through household dust mites and their airborne detritus, which flourish in damp,mouldy conditions. These dust mites thrive inhomes that don’t have adequate ventilation,where relative humidity is high. When theirdetritus comes into contact with the skin or isinhaled, it can cause allergic reactions, resultingin asthma attacks, eczema, watering eyes, itching,sneezing and a runny nose.

A recent study by Professor Hazim Awbi at the University of Reading, ‘The Future of Indoor airquality in UK homes and its impact on health’has predicted a 80 per cent increase in asthmasufferers by 2050. Awhe reports is largely due tohomes being upgraded to make them more ther-mally efficient.In the study Professor Awbi states: “Poor

indoor air quality is associated with a range ofundesirable health effects, such as allergic andasthmatic symptoms, lung cancer, chronicobstructive pulmonary disease, airborne respira-tory infections and cardiovascular disease.”

It is essential therefore that effective ventila-tion systems are incorporated within new homesand homeowners are informed about how theywork and why they are essential for a healthyindoor environment.

Harmonising air tightness witheffective ventilationUnderstandably, concerns have been raised bythe new build sector about how to harmonise theneed for air tightness (Part L) with requirementsfor ventilation (Part F).To achieve Part F requirements, the most

favourable options are arguably either mechani-cal ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) orpositive input ventilation (PIV).PIV systems work by drawing in fresh, filtered,

clean air from outside and gently ventilating thehome from a central position usually in the loft,above a landing in a house, or a central hallway ina flat or bungalow. They dilute moisture ladenair, displacing it and replacing it to controlhumidity levels between 45 and 60 per cent.The requirement for new dwellings to

improve performance by an extra 7 per cent tomeet the 2013 edition of Part L1A (energy effi-ciency for new building), further reinforced theprominence of PIV systems, which can give sav-ings on the Dwelling Emission Rate (DER).Where housebuilders are looking to build to

greater levels of air tightness (of 3ach@50Pa orbelow) MVHR is often specified to achieve alarger percentage reduction between the DERand TER (Target Emission Rate). A high per-forming MVHR system through SAP (Standard

A breath offresh air for newhomesPeter Haynes, product manager at EnviroVent, weighs up differentoptions on ventilation for creatinga healthy living environment innew homes.

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Assessment Procedure) may lower the DER by 7-8 per cent.Another reason for the increasing adoption of

MVHR by the new build sector is the updatedErP Directive, which is encouraging a move to amore systems-based approach to ventilation. Itwas first introduced in 2013 and the second stageof the legislation which has recently beenreleased, focuses on ventilation units over 30 W.This mainly impacts on mechanical extract

ventilation and MVHR systems and requires allventilation units, excepting dual use versions, tobe equipped with a multi-speed or variable speeddrive. In addition, all bi-directional units are required to have a thermal bypass facilityas an essential part of the design criteria, which prevents warm air being recovered inwarmer weather. Building designers are recognising that

MVHR helps them to cost effectively contributetowards minimising CO2 emissions as requiredby Building Regulations. With MVHR, theincoming air is filtered, improving internal airquality and it also negates the need for windowtrickle vents.There is a rise in demand from the new build

sector for MVHR systems that are ever more effi-cient and take advantage of the latest technologyto bring functional benefits to users. Recoveringover 90 per cent of the heat that would normallybe lost to the outside via trickle vents or extract

fans, and feeding it back into the house as warmfresh air, ensures that developers are able toreduce the overall energy requirement of thebuilding. There are obvious benefits to home-owners looking to reduce their energy bills.Systems can also offer high energy efficiency andfeature a summer bypass facility, making themfully compliant with the ErP Directive for venti-lation units. Whole house heat recovery units were specif-

ically designed for new homes and are very costeffective for the housebuilder and offer low run-ning costs for the homeowner. The units featurean automatic summer bypass facility, which con-tributes to an improved comfort level in summer.

Correct installationA key factor in the effectiveness of ventilationsystems, including MVHR and PIV, is correctinstallation by trained and experienced installers,plus the provision of high quality user informa-tion and guidance for homeowners. Since 2010, with the revision of Building

Regulations Approved Document F, domesticventilation became notifiable work. More house-builders are therefore putting their electrical andheating engineers forward for BPEC training. Research shows that only 8 per cent of UK

residents currently have a continuous mechan-ical ventilation system in place, which is

worrying low when you consider the scale ofthe issue. Installing mechanical ventilation systems is the

most effective way that the new build sector canmeet the increasingly stringent legislation inorder to be able to provide a constant supply ofclean air and reduce humidity levels. The trendtowards fitting MVHR and PIV systems intonew homes therefore looks set to continue astheir efficiency and performance become morewidely recognised.


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Four ways to create attractive brick soffitsA new eight-page brochure and onlineanimation from brick support specialist,Ancon, show just how simple it is tocreate suspended masonry soffits onvirtually any brick building, regardless ofsoffit dimensions, brick type or bondpattern. The animated installation videotakes the viewer step by step through theprocess from initial fixing of the Ancon

MDC Nexus support system through the bolting on of the lightweightNexus brick faced soffit unit and how it can be adjusted and levelled inall three planes, to the final pointing of the brick slip face.0114 275 5224 www.ancon.co.uk/nexus

Saracen takes on residential marketLeading workplace consultant SaracenInteriors has made its first foray into theresidential market having started work onthe refurbishment of a luxury, five-bedroom, £2 million property inGuildford, Surrey. Work on the projectstarted in March and is due to take up to sixmonths. Joint managing director of SaracenInteriors, Michael Page explains: “We have

the expert individuals in place, including members of our own team aswell as partners, to explore the high end residential sector further and sothis may well be the start of something new for us.” Saracen currentlyoffers a full service through its four divisions.

Senior management team at TimlocTimloc, one of the UK's leading buildingproducts manufacturers, has welcomednew Sales Director Lee Miles to the teamto help support the company's growingsuccess. Lee is responsible for themanagement and development ofTimloc's external sales team. Lee takesover the reins from Dave Bean, who hastaken on the new role of Commercial

Director. Leading Timloc's Roofline and Above strategy, Dave willdevelop and drive new customer and channel opportunities for thecompany and its trading partners.01405 765567 www.timloc.co.uk

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Vent-Axia supported Noise Action WeekLeading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia was delighted to be supportingNoise Action Week (23-28 May 2016),which was coordinated by EnvironmentalProtection UK. Vent-Axia is committedto reducing sound levels in its products tohelp create a peaceful home environment.Vent-Axia leads the way in ventilationproviding some of the quietest products

on the market. Vent-Axia’s R&D department has developed Revive’sinnovative Multi-Vortex™ technology which has a high-pressure hybridimpellor that is powerful and efficient, yet quiet.0844 856 0590 www.vent-axia.com

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Aircrete as it is commonly known has become an increasingly popularchoice for housebuilders throughout

the UK, as it has throughout Europe. There aresome parts of the industry however where thematerial is still seen as representing an unconventional approach. This is a misconception; aircrete has actually been used in the UK since the late 1950s.

Despite this longstanding use in construction, there is a belief that high strengthmaterials such as dense aggregates have to be used on foundations could be costing contractors both time and money. In reality, aircrete provides a simplified and cost-effectivemethod of constructing foundations for residential properties.

In every test that aircrete has faced as a foundation material, it has proven itself a resilientbuilding material for masonry foundations inthe homebuilding sector, for a multitude of reasons. Aircrete provides a simplified method of constructing foundations. Many builders usingtraditional materials still construct their foundations using two separate 100mm leaves,laying them with the required cavity onto a stripfoundation to support the wall above. This cavitywall is tied together using wall ties and once complete, the cavity is filled with lean mix to shore up the structure.

By contrast, a solid aircrete foundationrequires only a single leaf of blocks, and can be laid onto a strip of poured concrete the thickness of the wall. This method also requiresno mortar at the perpendicular joints; insteadthey can be butted against each other. Using foundation blocks of a greater width such as 355mm means the laying rate of

aircrete is faster than that of aggregate concrete,enabling contractors to complete jobs in less time but to the same high quality.

The weight of an aircrete block is only a third of the equivalent dense aggregate block,which means they are quicker and safer to transport. Unlike dense aggregate, aircrete can be cut with a hand saw, and because aircrete is so easy to manipulate on site, wastage is also vastly reduced.

The advantages go further than just simplicityand rate of construction. Independent construction and property consultants CalfordSeaden recently published the Foundation Cost Comparison Study, which gave a detailed analysis of the cost of a range of foundation materials. The cost is indicative of a typical three-bedroom semi-detached UK home and results show that a saving of closeto 25 per cent for the total build costs of foundations alone.

There are several factors that contribute to

the cost effectiveness of aircrete as a foundationmaterial. A fast build speed equals a reductionin labour costs but also the solid constructionmeans fewer materials are needed; materials such as wall ties, lean mix and mortar at the perpendicular ends.

Strength and resilienceDespite aircrete being one of the lightest forms of concrete available for building, aircreteis fully load-bearing and blocks are available in a range of strengths up to 8.7N/mm2, which is more than enough for use in buildings up to three storeys. It is a common misconception that the strength required forfoundations can actually be less than thatrequired to build the superstructure. The area where strength is needed most is at the lintel bearing where windows and doors areintroduced into the wall structure. As the load spreads down the height of the wall, the loading is evenly distributed across the whole length of the wall below the ground floor DPC.

Although they remain unseen after a project is completed, building foundations are continually under attack during the cold winter months in the UK. Problems can occurwhen inclement weather conditions create

Foundations of efficiencyHousebuilders hunting for cost-efficient methods ofconstructing foundations canoverlook established buildingmaterials which also offer speedand effectiveness. Cliff Fudge,technical director at H+Hexplains how lightweight aircreteblocks have been providingpractical and financial benefits for decades.

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freezing and thawing which in turn can lead to potential spalling in concrete. Water naturallyfreezes and expands in the cold, and this can be highly damaging to many variants of concrete.Due to the density of the blocks, aircrete possesses enhanced freeze/thaw durability, giving it a lower chance of being damaged during the colder months. These performancecharacteristics have been tested and certified bythe BBA.

Resistence to sulphatesSulphate attack is another potential danger forfoundations. It can cause damage serious enoughto compromise the structure of a home. Thisoccurs when natural sulphate in clay soils leachesinto the foundation materials, causing certaintypes of materials to expand. Certain types of concrete material are highly susceptible to attack from sulphate chemicals that exist in soil and groundwater.

Unlike the concrete equivalent, aircrete blocks have been shown to have superior resistance to sulfate attack when used belowDPC. Aircrete has been tested and assessed by the BBA as being suitable for use across allapplications where sulfate level are likely to be encountered.

Aircrete blocks possess a number of advantages over traditional materials, which

make them a fantastic all-round material for use below DPC level. By making a simple material switch, housebuilders can enjoyimproved logistics and performance benefits,

while also saving money on construction costs.When all the facts are considered, all directionspoint towards aircrete being the foundationmaterial of the future.

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Aggregate Industries adds Packed Cement to its Building Products PortfolioLafarge General Purpose Cement is now available in 25kg bags from Aggregate Industries. The new range,which includes two products – General Purpose and General Purpose+ – features the distinctive new LafargeCement branding so it’s easy to identify at the builders’ merchant yard. General Purpose comes in a standardpaper bag while General Purpose+ benefits from a waterproof bag design, which means it can be storedoutside, whatever the weather. The packaging also offers greater strength, meaning it is less likely to tear,reducing wastage and returns. Both products are carefully blended and packed to ensure the quality andconsistency of the mix is guaranteed every time. General Purpose and General Purpose+ offer two strengthoptions depending on the requirements of the job. While both are suitable for a range of applications,including general purpose concrete, mortars, renders and screeds, General Purpose+, which offers a strength of42,5N, is ideal for use at lower temperatures or when the required compressive strength of concrete at 28 daysmust exceed 30N/mm2. On jobs where a high initial strength is not required, 32,5R General Purpose cementis the ideal choice.01285 646900 www.lafargecement.co.uk Enq. 132

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Smooth finish for professionalsLeading construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has launched a new catalogue dedicatedto its range of bead and mesh products for the professional plasterer.

Covering a high quality range of galvanised, stainless steel and PVCu products, and fully tested CE markeditems, the catalogue also features handy hints and tips for fixings and installation, for a smooth andprofessional finish whatever the environment.

Sales Director Jon Head said: “Our new beads and mesh catalogue has been created exclusively to provideprofessional plasterers with suitable solutions for all indoor and outdoor applications and to provide advice onhow to prevent issues such as premature rusting.”

The catalogue is available from Simpson Strong-Tie and can be downloaded from the company website. 01827 255600 www.strongtie.co.uk

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Speedy launches new catalogueSpeedy are launching their all newcatalogue for 2016. With over 2,800products and services available, across over25 different categories. The all newcatalogue isn’t just helping people find theproducts they need. It is helping peopleaccess these items from wherever they are,in whatever way suits them best. This isthanks to the online version, which

contains all 2,800+ products and services just as with print, and the allnew app, available on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone. Appfeatures include product detail and a modern user-interface.01942 720000 www.speedyservices.com

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Snickers’ new LiteWork garmentsSnickers’ Next Generation of WorkTrousers and garments have quicklybecome known for their contemporarydesigns packed with must-have featuresthat focus on fit and freedom ofmovement as well as using fabrics thatdeliver long-lasting protection. The latestLiteWork Trousers are just what the namesuggests. They are super-light, quick-

drying garments that keep you feeling cool wherever you are on site inwarm weather. They have an advanced, modern design and are madefrom durable rip-stop fabric that delivers outstandingcomfort and ventilation in the warmer summer months.

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CMS helps Council hit housing milestoneScottish designer, manufacturer andinstaller of high performance windowsand doors, CMS Window Systems, hashelped Fife Council hit a significantmilestone in its Affordable HousingProgramme with their collaboration todeliver windows and doors for 31 newbuild homes in Orebank Terrance,Thornton. CMS’ wealth of experience in

the social housing sector saw them awarded the contract for themanufacture and installation of A-rated PVCu windows plus supplyand fit high-performance composite doors.01324 841398 www.cmswindows.com

Engel LIGHT keeps you coolKnown for its long lasting and superblyfitting workwear, Danish company, F Engel, is now introducing its range of‘LIGHT’ garments ready for the Springand Summer. Slightly lighter than thecompany’s standard selections, but stillmaintaining the same levels of protectionand practical benefits, the ‘LIGHT’ two-colour range is made from TC Twill

65 per cent polyester/35 per cent cotton. 250g/m2, ensuring wearersare kept comfortably cool both indoors and when working outside inwarmer weather conditions.07933 150197 www.fe.dk/en

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The new design for M-Tray® from WallbarnNewly developed and improved modules for instant sedum green roofs. M-Tray® from Wallbarn has beenimproved. It is ideal as a self-build green roof system for flat roofs, single storey extensions, balconies andterraces. Just place them down and connect the clips to achieve a living roof space. Avoid the mess andpotential damage caused by roll-out green roof systems by having all the required elements contained in thespecially designed plastic module. Nothing spills out. The sedum has been grown for at least six months so theroot growth is comprehensive, giving better coverage. Key advantages include: Deeper cavities for extra rootgrowth; Optimum drainage; Stronger, healthier plants; Made from recycled materials; Stronger trays, easier tocarry modules; Accessible to hard to reach roof spaces; Easier clip system with more seamless connection andFaster installation. M-Tray® is pre-grown and everything is correctly measured. It truly is an instant green roof. M-Tray® is available with a mixture of sedum species and also with native wildflower planting, designed toattract butterflies and bees. Wallbarn’s new M-Tray® is designed and manufactured in Britain! ContactWallbarn Ltd for more information.0208 916 2222 www.wallbarn.com

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Aluminium to replicate hard metalThe alu-fx Patina ‘Timeless Collection’from ALM (HM) fills a gap in the metalfacade and roofing market by providingaluminium with a ‘high end aesthetic’ atlow cost. The six alu-fx finishes are allavailable from stock at ALM andJamestown Metals in Scotland and aresuitable for flat or curved standing seamapplications. They offer the appearance of

pre-weathered zinc, oxid copper, steel, bronze and anodised aluminiumand at 0.7mm thickness and 1.9kg/m2 are up to 60 per cent lighter and50-75 per cent cheaper.07000 256467 www.associatedlead.co.uk

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Schueco’s outward-opening windowSchueco UK Ltd, a UK market leader insustainable building envelopes, reportsthat its AWS 70 SC outward-openingwindow system is proving extremelypopular for projects in both domestic andcommercial markets. Launched just twoyears ago, the AWS 70 SC windowdelivers Schueco ‘build quality’ at aneconomical price, a performance/price

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Sika launches online Sustainability Hub Architects, contractors and clients are set to save time and hassle withSika’s Sustainability Hub, a new website packed with tools for thosespecifying projects with a sustainability requirement. Sustainabilityconsiderations within a specification can take days to research andcalculate. Sika’s Sustainability Hub will drastically reduce this timewith its all-in-one portal that guides users through the process. Thehub contains information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA’s), astandardised method used to evaluate the environmental impactsassociated with all the stages of a Sika product’s life. The hub containsall the information required on Sika Roofing’s sustainable systems,including SolaRoof, Green Roof and thermal insulation, as well as anumber of sustainability case studies. The launch of this new websiteis part of Sika’s continued implementation of its 2014-2018Sustainability Strategy.01707 394444 www.sarnafil.co.uk/hub

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Eco & Green Products ShowcaseIn this issue we look at recent trends in eco and green products

Are you aware of the harm beingdone to the environment andthe costs involved when hiring achemical loo? For any project ona site without facilities, use an‘Eco-T’ from Eco Toilets. Nochemicals, no smells, nohazardous waste, no other wasteand no water. When you’vefinished construction, flat packthe ‘Eco-T’ and take it to the next phase or new site,economically andenvironmentally sensible.

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Harrowden Turf Ltd is one ofthe UK’s largest producers ofquality lawn turf, topsoil, wildflower turf and green roofingmaterials. Harrowden Turfproducts are grown on threesites. All of the turf is grown tothe same high standard on verysimilar but distinctive blacksoils. Black soil is not peat. It isfine textured, rich in organicmatter nutrient and relativelylow in sand, clay and otherheavy particles.

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The Icynene Insulation Systemfrom Greentherm is a series ofsoft, flexible, vapour open sprayfoam insulation products.When sprayed in place Icyneneexpands to completely fill allcavities and voids creating asealed building envelopeeliminating air leakage. Icyneneis 100 per cent water blown andtherefore contains no harmfulblowing agents, volatile organiccompounds, HCFCs, HFAs,HFCs or formaldehyde.

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With all the benefits porcelainhas to offer, Levato Mono fromThe Deck Tile Co. is the idealproduct for exterior projects,both residential andcommercial alike. Levato Monois available in 40+ colours andfinishes in both ultra-realistictimber, stone effect andconcrete. 3D printing andmould making technology arecombined to reproduceidentical copies of the originalmaterials.

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EnviroVent is pleased toannounce that it is one of thefirst ventilation manufacturersto be BIM ready. Using BIMcompliant Revit designsoftware, the design team is ableto provide detailed technicaldrawings that fully comply withGovernment regulations. Thisincludes showing ventilationsystem locations, duct runs,ancillaries and quantitiesrequired. For more informationvisit the website.

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Vortice has launched the PuntoEvo Flexo, a new, extremelyquiet, energy efficient axial fan.Punto Evo Flexo is the nextstage on from the popularPunto Evo bathroom fan andfeatures a stylish curved frontgrill which is very easy to clean.The Punto Evo Flexo’s lowpower consumption makes it anideal choice for energyefficiency. Full BIM models andspecification details can befound on the website.

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For over 20 years Nu-Flame hasbrought together the widestrange of both open fronted andglass fronted fires, combiningthe very best of BritishInnovation, Design andEngineering. With Nu-Flameyou are guaranteed Quality,Realism and Efficiency; let ushelp you turn your house into a home. Nu-Flame has investedheavily in its own research anddevelopment facility at its stateof the art factory.

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Industrial wood preservativespecialists, Koppers, hasextended its revolutionarymicronised copper treatmentrange, MicroPro – the leadingwood preservative technology.Exhibiting a lighter colour,especially when compared toalternative copper based treatedtimber products, MicroProallows contractors to buildwith a timber material that ismore natural looking inits appearance.

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The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised � ooring technology; enabling the speci� cation of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised � ooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

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Energy efficient small circulatorsWilo offers a range of high efficiencysmall circulating pumps which play a keyrole in all heating installations. Modernsmall circulators are simpler than ever toinstall and offer huge savings compared toold uncontrolled pumps simply in termsof the lower energy requirements theyhave. The latest small pumps use around90 per cent less energy than their older

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BS12588 lead from car batteriesALM’s Envirolead is BS12588 rolled leadproduced using material recovered fromcar batteries. The recovery process extractsand reuses nearly 96 per cent of theconstituent parts and significantly reducessulphur discharge, an element of ‘acid rain’.Envirolead is covered by the 50-year LeadSheet Association warranty and givesarchitects the opportunity to specify a

product with the lowest possible environmental impact. With demandfor lead in construction Envirolead is set to increase significantly the 50per cent of worldwide consumption of recycled material.07000 256467 www.almhm.co.uk

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Home improvement: Five remodelling tipsThe latest home improvement reportindicates that UK homeowners wouldchoose to remodel their existingproperties, rather than move to a newhouse. Hayley Fenn of GraniteTransformations has five affordable tipsfor enhancing living space and addingvalue to property: add an ensuite; exploremagical mosaics; go island style; transform

a humble downstairs loo; modernise the shower. The best thing aboutthese tips is that they can be carried out within existing room layouts,without re-siting the plumbing and electrical connections.0800 044 5393 www.granitetransformations.co.uk

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Wraptite-SA enhances thermal performanceWraptite-SA airtight membrane from A.Proctor Group has been selected by theZero Bills Home Company and RIBAaward winning development pioneersZEDfactory in their latest innovativesolution to deliver zero carbon housing.Wraptite-SA, the only self-adheringvapour permeable air barrier certified bythe BBA, was installed as part of the OSB

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As legal documents, it is necessary forinsurance contracts to be packed full ofdense legal terminology – leading many

to dismiss it as simply another regulatory hurdleto be overcome.But getting to grips with the details of

contractors’ insurance can help to protect a business from worst-case scenarios. There are anumber of insurance requirements that need tobe met by those working in the housebuildingsector. This article will attempt to break downthe main types of insurance that may be needed.Despite the best of intentions and safeguards,

accidents can and will happen on constructionsites and contractors simply would not be able to operate without covering themselves fromthese eventualities.While it is recommended that developers

undertaking new build projects seek advice fromtheir respective insurance and financial advisorsin order to understand their exact requirements,

here are some of the basics that need to be takeinto consideration.

Employer’s liabilityThis type of insurance covers contractors againstaccident or injury claims made by employees. Itis a legal necessity for contractors and they arerequired to keep a certificate at their place of business.Some insurers will cover against a set amount

of damages, while others will provide unlimitedcover – this level is typically reflected in the premium you pay.Unlimited cover has become rarer in recent

years due to a number of issues, including theincreasing use of sub-contractors, which can leadto ambiguities in terms of who and who is not covered.With changing cover limits, it is important

for contractors to be aware of what they are

covered for – both to ensure they are not overpaying, while having sufficient cover in place to indemnify all parties should the worst occur.

Public liabilityThis type of liability insurance coverscontractors against injury to members of thepublic, surrounding property that is not involvedin the project and sub-contractors. Public liabil-ity will not only meet the cost of compensationclaims, but will cover legal fees related to settlements or defence in terms of such claims. Premiums are determined by the type of project being undertaken, how large the firm is and whether or not it’s claimed in the past. Given the vast sums that public liabilityclaims can potentially involve, many employersrequire contractors to prove they have this inplace before they commence any work.

Get it coveredIt is easy to see why the complexities of insurance can be a burden and even intimidating for many in theconstruction industry. Here Steve Mansour, Group CEO of construction insurance specialist CRL, givessome clarity on construction insurance for housebuilders.


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Commercial vehicle insuranceA commercial insurance policy provides cover forany of the contractors’ cars, vans or heavy goodsvehicles under the Compulsory Insurance Act(1969). While these are all necessities, there is also a range of extra cover options that manycontractors could choose to invest in.These policies can serve to make contractors

more favourable in the eyes of prospective developer partners – since they can greatlyreduce the risk of delays or serious impedimentsto the project at hand.

All RisksIf anything happens to the equipment needed tocomplete the works, contractors can end up having to replace them out of their own pocket.As such, All Risks policies cover a broad range ofequipment from fire, theft or damage – whetherthey are on-site at the time or not.As with the standard All Risks policy,

a Plant, Machinery and Tools All Risks policycovers all the tools contractors need to carry outtheir job – from heavy plant to huts and hand tools. As contractors can vary greatly in the kinds of

work they carry out – most insurers permit adegree of customisation – allowing contractors

to include their motor and engineering policiesunder the same umbrella of cover.Given the high cost of replacing such

equipment, these type of policies, which effectively transition the burden of risk on totheir insurers, tend to be highly popular withlarger contractors especially.

Inspection contracts and plant protectionUnder health and safety legislation, the onus ison contractors to ensure their equipment is safeand working to specification. Many insurers offerinspections from certified engineers, which istied to their provision of cover – streamliningboth prevention and the claims process shouldany equipment be at fault.

Structural defects insuranceAlso known as a home builder warranty, structural warranty, structural insurance or latentdefects insurance, is a special kind of cover usedfor new homes.Most new homes will come with a two-year

developer warranty period and during this period of time the developer in question will beresponsible for putting right any issues coveredunder the warranty.However, structural defects insurance is

different to the two-year developer warranty typically offered on a new home by the builder.Instead a warranty is offered from a third partyand usually lasts for a period of 10 years, with theissuing company responsible for any repairsneeded from years three onwards.The reason a structural defects warranty is

important is that structural defects in new homescan take time to become apparent, which meansstructural faults can appear after the two-yeardeveloper warranty has expired.Should this happen, with the 10-year

home builder warranty in place, the homeownerwill be covered for the costs to repair or rebuildthe faulty aspects of the property. Usually structural defects specialists will help protect you against things such as faulty building materials like lintels or steel supports, a faultyarchitectural design of the home that leads to structural problems, or issues such as land contamination. It is important to always checkexactly what you will be covered for.Mortgage lenders require that a structural

defects warranty is in place on every new build property before mortgages are approved.Once the build is complete the warranty passes from the contractor to the owner of the property.Remember to talk to your insurance advisor to

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The Em-Glaze ridelight’s low-profile aluminium framework – in any standard RAL colour – is subtle enough to suit any residential building, while the increased glazing maximises daylight so rooms appear larger.

Options include double and triple glazing, thermally broken upstand, manual opening and electrically opening ventilation. Ordering is easy too, with six standard sizes available from stock for next-day delivery.

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Steel framed windows have been around for many decades, but they have recentlyseen a surge in popularity in the light of

the variety of designs and colours now availableas a result of better manufacturing and technological advances. Aesthetically pleasing,resilient to the elements and low maintenance,industrial-style steel framed windows can be used to help achieve a plethora of architecturaldesigns, providing a distinctive visual look to awide range of buildings.

After their original development in the blacksmith’s yard the manufacture of steel windows eventually moved to factories in the19th century. The mass production of their steelframes saw the cost of these previously exclusivewindow designs come down significantly.

Steel windows are often specified as the preferred solution for heritage and listed buildings of high conservation value as well

as substantial and prestigious modern develop-ments. The best steel window suppliers workclosely alongside architects and conservation offi-cers to achieve window designs which combinethe visual effect required with high thermal per-formance, while respecting and enhancing thedelivery of heritage and conservation goals.

However developers and homeowners lookingto add a more interesting and unusual design to homes can also find that industrial-style steel framed windows are the perfect solution.Modern steel windows and doors can bedesigned and fabricated in the traditional stylebut they can now also provide higher thermalperformance giving further advantages in modern developments. The advance of coldrolled steel profiles has allowed for the creationof fully thermally broken steel windows, enabling these luxury windows to exceed Building Regulations while achieving a slim,

elegant finish. Steel window profiles can hold a double, or even triple glazed, unit to create a fully insulating window.

The following few paragraphs capture eightcompelling reasons why designers and construc-tors of domestic projects should consider steelframed windows.

StrengthSteel is known for its inherent strength. You cancreate impressive, opening windows using steelframe in incredibly thin profiles which wouldn’t

Industrial evolutionOffering a combination of a subtle profile, strength and thermal performance, steel-framed windows are theanswer for achieving design freedom with classic industrial style in residential builds. Ellice Bateman reports.

“Steel framed windows can beused successfully to achievethe currently popular Art Decolook for developments”


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be possible with aluminium or timber. Additionally, the window’s structural integritydoes not deteriorate over time, ensuring the levelsof security and thermal efficiency aren’t affected.

DurabilityReplacing windows can be costly. However, thelong-term costs associated with maintaining old fashioned windows can be even more so.Steel is rated among the strongest frame materialsand also withstands corrosion or rust. It is notunusual to find windows made from steel thathave lasted for a century and still maintain their elegance.

Fire-rated optionsA good window should safeguard a building aswell as its occupants in the event of a fire. Fire-rated steel windows and doors are a clever solution to openings that require a prescribed level of fire resistance in order to protect exit routes. Steel windows’ slim industrialstyle can therefore be combined with robust fire performance.

Bespoke solutionsThe option to create bespoke steel windowsmeans specifiers can perfectly match windows toopenings. This a great option if an opening isunusually shaped or on a listed property andalterations are not permitted.

Wide range of finishesThese modern, thermally efficient steel windowsare perfect to recreate the Art Deco-influenced,industrial architectural designs that are currentlyvery popular. Powder coated to a precise frame

colour, galvanised steel frames create slim windows which are a perfect match to traditional designs, with further popular materialoptions including rust-coloured CortenTM

steel, architectural bronze and stainless steel.

Aesthetic appealSteel windows made from these interesting framing materials can form part of an excitingand different architectural design. The slim fram-ing sections are not at the expense of improvedthermal performance thanks to advances in ther-mal breaking, and the inherent security of steel.

Architectural bronze windows are popular onluxury building designs for their high-end lookand feel. This as well as a brass equivalent can be finished in a number of ways to create the specific appearance that architects tend torequire when using these frames.

Simple maintenanceThe last thing that building owners want to haveto do is to regularly clean or maintain windows.The goal is a window which is virtually maintenance-free and which only requires minimal cleaning. Unlike other metals, steel doesn’t crack, warp or lose its shape, and it also maintains its colour and elegance indifferent types of weather. These are featureswhich help to make cleaning and maintainingwindows simple.

Steel windows and doors subject to heavy traffic should be oiled or waxed at fortnightlyintervals. Where traffic is moderate to light however, monthly treatment may suffice and in non-traffic areas, quarterly or biannual applications are feasible.

Cost-effectiveSince steel windows are incredibly strong they do not deteriorate over time and the chancesof having to repair damaged frames are quite low. Maintaining the windows is very simple as there is no need to apply/use expensive procedures. This lowers the long-term costs of maintaining the steel windows.

While steel systems have their roots in the industrial age and continue to offer the benefit of that industrial aesthetic for new developments, they are also readily used intraditionally-styled homes, and can enhance a wide range of external and interior designs.

“Steel is rated among thestrongest frame materials andalso withstands corrosion orrust. It is not unusual to findwindows made from steel thathave lasted a century and stillmaintain their elegance”


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Specifying rooflights to meet Part QRecent changes to Building RegulationsApproved Document Q: Security inDwellings means that anyone wishing toinstall rooflights in ‘easily accessible areas’will need to ensure that they specify aproduct which is compliant with Part Q.Glazing Vision’s Secure and Secure+rooflights have been tested to the latestLPS 2081:1 2015 standard, which is

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Kawneer launches new brochuresNew guides to its window and unitisedcurtain wall systems have been publishedby Kawneer. Advice on specifyingwindow and unitised curtain wall systemsis contained within two new brochures.Both the window and unitised curtainwall systems A4 brochures have beenupdated to include Kawneer’s full windowrange and the manufacturer’s new AA®265

unitised curtain wall system. The window brochure contains a productselector detailing the different window types, their features andperformance, appropriate applications and accessories.01928 502500 www.kawneer.co.uk


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DRU gas fires have pride of place in prestigious Belgravia developmentDRU Fires, based in the Netherlands, is a Europe leading manufacturer of contemporary gas fires, wood stovesand functional gas heating appliances. The company was awarded a contract to produce and install purpose-designed gas fires into Ebury Square, a prestigious development of luxury apartments by Berkeley Homes inBelgravia, London’s most exclusive residential enclave. The gas fires, known as Prestige models, were selectedfor their contemporary design, versatile formats and high energy efficiency. They consist of single-sided anddouble-sided tunnel models depending on the layout of each individual apartment. An important factor thatpersuaded Berkeley Homes to work with DRU was the company’s unique PowerVent® system. As well as theability to vent the fires over large distances, another advantage of the DRU PowerVent® system is that the noisefrom the motorised fans is confined to the roof, making the operation of the fires entirely noise-free. Duringthe Ebury Square project, DRU engineers and product designers worked closely with Berkeley Homes’architects and consultants to produce a solution that was fit for purpose and would stand the test of time. Intotal, 89 fires were installed at Ebury Square, 67 of which utilised the PowerVent® system.0161 793 8700 www.drufire.co.uk

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REHAU NEA Smart system in rural cottageOne of the first installations of REHAU’sNEA Smart underfloor heating controlswas in a cottage refurbishment projectwhere REHAU underfloor heating hadbeen installed throughout. The NEASmart System met the brief perfectly,featuring simple intuitive room controlsand the option of remote operation via asmart phone or tablet. In the cottage, the

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Kin gspan rises to the challengeProducts from Kingspan Insulation havehelped to transform a derelict water towerinto a striking family home. As with anyconversion of an industrial building into adomestic dwelling, there were some designissues that needed to be considered. Thisled to the specification of KingspanKooltherm K12 Framing Board. Timberstudwork was installed on the inner face

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District Heating at Banbury Park in WalthamstowEvinox Energy recently worked with Higgins Construction & Circle Housing on a development in thecreative heart of Walthamstow. Banbury Park is a mixed-use scheme comprising of private and sharedownership homes, with landscaped community spaces, shops, offices, a community centre and public squarethat will help lead the regeneration of the area. Evinox engineers completed a full design of the primarynetwork for the district heating and hot water system for a complex of six different types of building. Theapartments are connected to the district heat network and each includes an Evinox ModuSat® FS storage HIUto provide heating and hot water. The integrated hot water storage within the ModuSat® enables the centralplant to be reduced due to the increased thermal storage facility in each dwelling. Residents at Banbury Parkbenefit from the Evinox PaySmart® pre-payment system, which is inbuilt in every ModuSat® Heat interfaceunit. The Evinox range of ModuSat® heat interface units, is the only solution available that features fullyintegrated pre-pay ready billing technology. This system enables residents to be in control of their own energybills by paying in advance and therefore removing any burden of building up unpaid bills or debt.01372 722277 www.evinoxenergy.co.uk

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Available in slate grey colour in 7kg and 21kg tins, Liquid Roof willleave you with a professional looking, fully waterproof roof in just fiveeasy steps.0113 2403456 www.everbuild.co.uk

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Glidevale’s universal in-line® tile ventilatorGlidevale has introduced a universal in-line flat interlocking tileventilator for roofs to complement its existing tile ventilator range.Suitable for both stockists and contractors, the ventilator provides a‘one size fits all’ solution which can be easily installed as part of thenormal tiling process. AA fire rated and with a guaranteed ventilationarea of 10,000mm2, the ventilator is offered in six UV-stable colours. Itcan be used with a range of tile profiles including Marley Modern,Redland Mini Stonewold, Sandtoft Calderdale and Russell Grampianamongst many others. The ventilator’s sleek and unobtrusive finish iscomplementary to the overall aesthetics of the roof. It offers superiorwind uplift resistance and its concealed baffles catch any wind drivenrain or snow. It can be adapted into a soil ventilation pipe ormechanical extraction terminal by means of a Glidevale pipe adaptorand flexible pipe.0161 905 5700 www.glidevale.com

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One sure thing in the housebuildingindustry is that land is a finite resource.Thus, we are now seeing a prevalence in

building downwards to gain space in basements.But why make life harder than it needs to be?

Going underground is full of pitfalls, and addssignificantly to the cost. Yet every dwelling –from individual homes through to apartmentblocks – has an overlooked and undervaluedresource – the roof.

There is also more building on brownfieldsites, and infilling, where the surroundingsimpact to a higher than usual degree on buildingdesign. Homes have to be designed that are as unobtrusive as possible – and that often meansgoing flat.

In the UK, we have what verges on an obsession with building homes with triangularpitched roofs, and then not using that space effi-ciently – only as storage. We will design and buildapartment blocks with flat roofs, but even then

the roof is not perceived as part of the accommo-dation but a means of hiding the buildingservices from obvious view.

It is rare we optimise this space, yet with land increasingly at a premium, it is the most cost-effective solution to gaining squaremetreage. And it can add architectural interest.

Maybe surprisingly, 23 per cent of Britain’sexisting dwellings already have at least some partof the roof that is flat/low pitched. Current consumer demand is for maximum natural lightand open plan living. So why, for example, do

developers and designers not combine this withcost-effective construction?

More mansard or gambrel roofs?By definition, the steep roof with windows creates an additional floor of habitable space andreduces the overall height of the roof for a givennumber of habitable storeys. Mansard in Europealso means the attic (garret) space itself, not justthe roof shape.

The mansard and gambrel styles make maximum use of the interior space of the atticand offer a simple way to add one or more storeysto an existing (or new) building without majorcost or disruption. They still have a degree of pitch to the vertical facade, to satisfy the traditionalists and ‘soften’ the line.

In their heyday, in the 19th century, mansardsand gambrels used convex or concave curvaturewith elaborate dormer window surrounds.

A lofty solution to make the most of space, easilyBy Martin Shave, Domestic Business Development Manager for Protan, a leading manufacturer of roofing and construction membranes.

“In the UK, we have whatverges on an obsession withbuilding homes with triangularpitched roofs, and then notusing that space efficiently,only as storage”


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Maybe we need to learn from our past, begin ourown Renaissance and resurrect the principlemore in today’s building. Similarly ‘vintage’ is the use of a flatter

roof with vertical sections, a ‘sawtooth’ style. Historically it was predominantly used in industrial buildings, but, with our redevelopmentof old factories and wharfs, it has found its wayinto retro design approaches, with the north-lights ensuring an abundance of natural light inthe interior. There is no reason why the style

should be confined to refurbishments and why itcould not cross over into new build, to add use-able space and architectural interest.We could also consider turning the concept of

our traditional pitch inside out, into a ‘butterfly.’The upper angle of the outer edges allows largerwindows to be used. This gives the home morenatural light, lower heating bills in the winter andbrings an open feel to the design. It also lends itself to an environmentally friendly home design, as PV solar panels, water collection systems and natural light can all be easily incorporated. The internal valley facilitates drainage.The way to genuinely maximise space in the

same footprint, however, is to use a flat roof.Basic mathematics proves that the resultingsquare or rectangle delivers more internal capac-ity than the traditional pitched (triangular) roof.

Tech benefits of flat roofsAs well as living space, lower inclines through toflat roofs have other benefits. With mountingelectricity costs, a flat roof provides a useful basefor PV panels. Solar systems can of course bemounted on pitched roofs, but more can beaccommodated on the same-size flat roof, as thepanels themselves can be inclined. Several socialhousing providers are already applying this prin-ciple on apartment blocks. Why not extend itthrough to homes?

We all acknowledge the need for green spaces,for the benefits to user wellbeing, and the envi-ronment in encouraging wildlife and facilitatingdrainage. Flat roofs make ideal green spaces, ifproperly designed and specified.Flat roofs were avoided in the past because of

the perceived problems installing and maintain-ing them. Modern materials bear littleresemblance to those that earned flat roofingsuch a bad name a few decades ago. Today’s single ply membranes help deliver the

energy efficiency requirements laid down in Approved Document L and in the GreenGuide achieve a A+ rating. Properly installed,there will also be fewer potential site remedials/snagging than with a tiled roof with mortar-bed-ded ridge and eaves.Flat roofing is beginning to penetrate the

housebuilder sector beyond the individual, theself-builder. Lovell, for example, has used the principle in Blackpool, where two new three storey blocks at Queens Park feature an innovative design approach whereby apartmentson different floors can, in the future, be mergedto create a three-bedroomed house. Benn BaileyHomes has rapidly sold off-plan a cul-de-sac of £500k+ contemporary homes that featuredflat roofs; satisfying the site’s locality near anature reserve and in a valley so overlooked byexisting properties.So make life easy: don’t dig down, look up, go

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UK Roofing Awards 2016 – Winners revealedThe winners of the UK Roofing Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by BBC’s Steph McGovern atthe Hilton London Metropole on Friday 13th May 2016. The UK Roofing Awards also reward the individualsand organisations that go above and beyond the call of duty. To see this year’s list of winners and finalist pleasevisit the website. The Roofing Awards bring everyone within the industry together. The Roofing Awards bringeveryone within the industry together. Along with NFRC, the awards hosts were the Roof Tile Association(RTA), the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), the Lead Contractors Association(LCA), the Lead Sheet Association (LSA), the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors(FTMRC), Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA), the Metal Cladding and Roofing ManufacturersAssociation (MCRMA), CompetentRoofer, and the Green Roof Centre. Key partners were B&CE BenefitSchemes and The People’s Pension, CITB, Electrical Contractors Insurance Company (ECIC) and QualityAssured National Warranties (QANW). Of course the Awards would not take place without the continuedsupport by the sponsors, in particular SIG Roofing who also assists in the continued development of the event.0207 638 7663 www.roofingawards.co.uk

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S.T.A System launched by Safety PlatformsS.T.A. System, from Safety Platforms, isthe easiest, quickest and safest method offixing bracing to roof trusses and is nowthe industry standard method of working,being in use by housebuilders on hundredsof sites across the UK. Safe Truss AccessSystem is a bespoke, extendable accesssystem which fits within the roof trussesand can be used with decking systems or

where soft landing systems are in use. Fixing of roof truss bracing is ahigh risk activity, involving potential falls of up to 7m, it is no longeracceptable for joiners to climb up roof trusses.01924 420820 www.safetyplatforms.co.uk

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information on Rolled Lead Sheet and a full range of Lead ancillaryproducts, all incorporated to help visitors discover BLM's completerange of lead roofing solutions.01707 324595 www.britishlead.co.uk

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JDP and Kier an effective combinationWater management specialist JDP has supplied large diameter HDPEpipes for a stormwater attenuation tank to provide effective watermanagement and protect a new housing development in WhealHarmony, Redruth. Kier Group one of the UK’s largest property andconstruction companies required an effective drainage solution toprotect a new development of 65 affordable dwellings for SanctuaryHousing at Wheal Harmony. JDP has an extensive range of productsthat provide effective attenuation and infiltration including therecently extended RAINBOX® portfolio offering flexible solutions tominimise the risk to localised flooding and provide best practice SuDS.Through its technical design department JDP provides expert design,advice and support for projects involving SuDS. To find out more, orto see the extensive range of products that JDP has to offer, please visitthe company website. 0800 195 1212 www.jdpipes.co.uk.

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‘Z-wave’ technology in Fakro roof windowsFAKRO FTP-V Electro natural pine andFTU-V white, PU-coated pine roofwindows now incorporate ‘Z-wave’wireless technology. This enables them tobe controlled alongside blinds andappliances from over 200 manufacturers.Operation can be through single or multi-channel wall keyboards, programmableremotes or smart phone and the low-

power radio frequency device can also be retrofitted. Range is virtuallyunlimited and the ZWPTV multi-channel remote has an active screenand capacity to operate up to 36 receivers.01283 554755 www.fakro.co.uk

High demand for modern touchesAlmost 70 per cent of people would likenew build properties to be betterequipped for modern living, with peopleciting a desire for more storage, renewableenergy, and pre-wired TV and broadband.The figure comes from a nationwidesurvey, commissioned by Sky to exploreconsumer expectations of new buildproperty against a backdrop of changing

media consumption and rapidly advancing technology. Broadband andTV services ranked in the top five essential services, just behind moretraditional utilities such as electricity, water, and gas.08442 410 331 www.sky.com/communaltv

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Home automation normally conjures upimages of futuristic homes owned bycelebrities. Until recently, home

automation was seen as an expensive option. Theperception has always been that only luxuryhomes have a remote control for the lights, blindsand radiators. To install a sophisticated system ina home used to need the services of a specialistcontractor. Building automation was more likelyto be found in commercial buildings so contrac-tors needed these specialist skills. This was timeconsuming and costly, putting it out of reach ofmost people. Home automation, or smart home technology

is used to describe a system that controls a com-bination of lighting, blinds, curtains, heating anddoor security. Recent advances in technology have made

home automation more affordable for homeowners because new systems can be installed bynon-specialist housebuilders. Home automationopens doors for people to control their lighting,blinds, heating and door control from theirsmartphone, table or computer. This has helped the industry grow. BI

Intelligence estimated that the global market forsmart home devices was worth $61bn in 2014but this is set to grow more than eight times to$490bn by 2019. Smart home technology has many benefits

for home owners. It can help reduce energybills, is an impressive selling point, and makes iteasier for people to control the environment intheir homes. These benefits have led some con-struction companies to include it as standard innew homes.

Installing smart technology systemsThe key differentiator that has made homeautomation more accessible is the move to a sim-pler set up. New home automation systems usemobile apps that are easy to self-learn. Electricalinstallers need only a few hours to familiarisethemselves with the technology that will helpthem set up and programme the system. Installing a new system in a typical three-bed-

room house with lighting circuits, roomthermostats, radiators and blind actuators costsaround £4,500, making it more affordable forordinary home owners or buyers. Set up is typically a three stage process:

• The first step is installation of the hardware.Components, such as sensors and actuators,are installed throughout the house usingalmost any combination of wiring topologiessuch as series, star or tree structure.

• Second comes commissioning. The systemaccess point which detects all thecomponents is connected to a web or mobileapplication through WiFi. A mobile appguides the installer through set up of thefloor plan, and allocates a location for sensorsand actuators.

• The final stage is choosing settings andtimers for lighting, heating and blinds. Thisallows the system to activate these whenrequired. In addition, users can create sceneswhich set the light, heating and blinds forcertain situations with just one setting.Examples could include ‘movie night’ or‘morning routine.’

Using the systemHome owners have their own version of the appto control heating, lighting, blinds and even secu-rity cameras. The benefit of a mobile app is thatthe home can be monitored and controlled fromanywhere, giving the owner control of energybills. For example, forgetting to turn off lights isno longer an issue; they can be turned offremotely. Setting the thermostat can also be donefrom the office desk or while on holiday. Another benefit of smart home technology is

security. Systems can be set to turn lights on andoff even when no one is home to put off anypotential burglars. Home owners can also seewho is ringing the doorbell before answering orwhen not at home. In the event that the smokedetectors go off, lights can be automaticallyswitched on for safety.

Home automation as standardInstalling home automation systems in newbuild homes as standard makes them more attractive to potential buyers. Early adopters ofsystems like these get bragging rights with theirfriends, in addition to the other benefits attachedto the technology. Installing the systems in new builds is particu-

larly prevalent in mainland Europe, with several ofthe largest building firms now offering the tech-nology. For contractors in the UK, this opens upopportunities to learn about smart home systemsto increase their skill set and revenue streams.

Be smart and help owners take controlChristian Schiemann, ABB’s product marketing manager for wiringaccessories says that advances in smart home technology have enabled it to be used as a key selling point to homebuyers.


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The future of home automationFull home automation systems are easiest to install during the building of new houses orduring major refurbishments of existing housesthat require re-wiring. However, as technologydevelops, retrofitting the systems will becomemuch easier. How smart home technology can be

controlled by users has seen much research anddevelopment. System users can now control thesensors and actuators using their voice and willsoon be able to use gesture commands. For exam-ple, lights can be switched on and off by openingand closing your hand.

To improve energy efficiency in homes in future, home automation technology will be able track people inside the building and adapt the environment accordingly. The nextstep will be to sense the number of people in aroom and adjust the climate to keep a comfort-able temperature. Another key future development will be

making the most efficient use of solar energy.Solar panels can be combined with an energystorage system and a controller to make best use of solar energy. For example, batteries canstore solar energy until enough is generated torun a complete cycle of the dishwasher withoutusing mains power. This has potential to save on

bills and give the occupier control over theirenergy usage. There are many future developments to look

forward to, but the important thing to take awayis that much like the rapid spread of smartphones, home automation is set to see a hugesurge in popularity in the coming years.

“Early adopters of systems likethese get bragging rights withtheir friends, in addition to theother benefits attached to the technology”

EVO-STIK expands its foam rangeEVO-STIK has added to its range offoams with the launch of a Fire RetardantGun Applied Expanding Foam Filler.Offering a more accurate and efficientapplication through the use of a gun, thefoam can be used for gap filling andinsulating to prevent the transmission ofsmoke and is fire rated to the latestEuropean standard DIN EN 1366-4. It is

suitable for use on a wide variety of building substrates and offersexcellent adhesion to wood, brick, stone, concrete, plaster, wallboard,hardboard and metal surfaces.01785 272625 www.bostik.co.uk

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FDS secures £250 million Brighton Marina developmentAward-winning smoke ventilation contractor Fire Design Solutions (FDS), has been appointed to provide anumber of its tailored systems for the first phase of a new £250 million mixed-use development in BrightonMarina. The project, developed by The West Quay Development Company Partnership LLP, will include 853residential apartments, a three level car park, and over 2,000m² of retail and leisure space. Main Contractors,Midgard Ltd, appointed FDS’ sister company FDS Consult to create a full fire strategy and CFD modellingfor the residential area and car park. Predicting the movement of smoke and heat in the event of a fire, FDSwill utilise CFD modelling to justify the detailed design of mechanical smoke ventilation systems. FDS hasnow received a further appointment from ARK M&E Ltd to supply and install the smoke ventilation andenvironmental systems to ensure the development meets all Building Regulations. Over the coming months,FDS will design, install and commission a number of systems, including a corridor environmental system thatwill mitigate heat in the building’s common areas during day-to-day use to maximise comfort for residents, anda mechanical smoke ventilation system to provide safe escape route and clear access for fire fighting.01322 387411 www.firedesignsolutions.com

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Silva branches out with yellow cedarSilva Timber Products has expanded itsproduct range by becoming one of theUK’s first supplier of yellow cedar shinglesand shakes. Yellow cedar is one of theworld’s most durable woods and itsconsistent grain structure means it is agood species for carving, joinery andcarpentry. Silva already supplies westernred cedar to the UK market. Yellow cedar

is its 15th new product line in the past year aimed at consumer andcommercial markets. It has advantages over western red cedar, as it issuperior in stability, strength and weather resistance.01514 953111 www.silvatimber.co.uk

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James Latham offers one of the biggest ranges of high performance, fireretardant panel and timber products on the market, all directly availablefrom stock through its nationwide network of depots.

Fire damage in buildings can be devastating and as a result, flame retar-dant products are being specified in construction to help reduce this impact.Latham’s extensive collection of fire retardant products includes; CEmarked Birch Plywood, Timber Cladding, Chipboard, MDF, MF/MDF,OSB, and Decorative Products for interiors including Valchromat, MFC,HI-MACS solid surface, Laminate and Fire door blanks.All products are certified and independently tested to Euroclass B or

Euroclass C and copies of these reports and the Field of Application areavailable to download from the website. These fire tests are carried out for the manufacturer by an approved third

party and measure readings such as; rate of fire propagation, lateral firespread, total heat release and smoke production.Andrew Wright, Director of Lathams Limited said, “The number of projects where Fire Retardant products are being

specified is increasing. When the correct fire retardant product is specified and installed in accordance with the Field of Application, they can provide the first line of defence in a fire, helping to protect lives inboth commercial and residential properties.”Mr Wright added, “We are continually reviewing our range to ensure we have the most

up-to-date offering available for all our customers and our team of knowl-edgeable and experienced staff can provide information and samples for allthese products.”

Latham’s range of FR products issecond to none

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Sika Liquid Plastics cures challengesSika Liquid Plastics has developed a rapid range of liquid appliedmembranes for social housing refurbishment schemes with cure timesof as little as 20 minutes, even at very low temperatures. The SikalasticRapid range utilises PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) technology,offering one of the fastest curing times of any liquid applied membranein the market. PMMA has proved to be advantageous for situationswhere the contractor’s access to the area to be treated may be restricted,and a fast application is desirable. The Sikalastic Rapid Range can alsobe utilised as a liquid applied waterproofing membrane on flat roofswith limited access and gutters, where speed of application is a majoradvantage, the solvent free cold applied liquid resin, which consists oftwo components, cures following an extremely rapid in-situpolymerisation, which is activated by the addition of a peroxidecatalyst. This curing proceeds rapidly even at temperatures around 0°C. 01772 259781 www.liquidplastics.co.uk

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Space Air ConditioningTel: 01483 504 883 www.spaceair.co.uk

Wilo UK LtdTel: 01283 523000 www.wilo.co.uk

Balco Balcony Systems LtdTel: 0800 652 4526 www.balcouk.com

Sapphire BalustradesTel: 0844 88 00 553 www.sapphirebalustrades.com

SG System ProductsTel: 01473 355907www.sgsystemproductsipswich.co.uk

Windoor UK Tel: 0870 067 88 10 www.windooruk.co.uk

Alumasc GroupTel: 01536 383844 www.alumasc.co.uk

British GypsumTel: 0844 800 1991 www.british-gypsum.com

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FP McCannTel: 0287 964 2558www.fpmccann.co.uk

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Trade Direct Insurance ServicesTel: 01635 37844 www.tradedirectinsurance.co.uk

Moody Venture CapitalTel: 01277 354222www.mvc+nance.co.uk

Marlin Specialist Glazing SolutionsTel: 01535 603909 www.marlinwindows.co.uk

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Folding Sliding Door CompanyTel: 0845 644 6630 www.foldingslidingdoors.com

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IVC GroupTel: 07799 896522www.ivcgroup.com

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Proctor GroupTel: 01250 872261 www.proctorgroup.com

Roger BullivantTel: 01283 511115 www.roger-bullivant.co.uk

SIG plcTel: 0114 285 6300 www.sigplc.com

Swish Building ProductsTel: 01827 317200 www.swishbp.co.uk

Tarmac / LovellTel: 0800 917 8888www.tarmac.co.uk

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Eaton Electric LimitedTel: 0121 685 2100 www.eaton.com

Mitsubishi ElectricalTel: 01707 276100 www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

Panasonic Electric WorksTel: 01908 231555 www.panasonic-electric-works.co.uk

HusqvarnaTel: 0844 8444 570 www.husqvarnacp.com

Jacksons FencingTel: 01233 750393 www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk

Natural Paving Products (UK) LtdTel: 0845 072 1150www.naturalpaving.co.uk

Worcestershire MarbleTel: 08454 503300www.coolgranite.co.ukwww.coolsurfaces.co.uk

Haddonstone LtdTel: 01604 770711www.haddonstone.com

Sytex Uk LtdTel: 01483 234 885 www.sytex.co.uk

Renault UK LtdTel: 0844 335 0000 www.renault.co.uk

Robust Details Ltd (NHBC)Tel: 0870 240 8209 www.robustdetails.com

SkyTel: 020 7705 3000 www.sky.com

Charter Specialist SecurityTel: 020 8507 7717 www.charter-security.co.uk

Fibregrid LtdTel: 01440 712722 www.+bregrid.com

Safetyworks & SolutionsTel: 01487 841 400 www.safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk

Courtyard DesignsTel: 01568 760540 www.courtyarddesigns.co.uk

J T PumpsTel: 0844 414 5800www.jtpumps.co.uk

TT Pumps LtdTel: 01630 647200 www.ttpumps.com

Kidde Fire ProtectionTel: 0800 917 0722 www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

Aluminium Roo9ine ProductsTel: 0116 289 44 00 www.arp-ltd.com

Rainclear Systems LtdTel: 0800 644 4426 www.rainclear.co.uk

SCHOTT UK LtdTel: 01785 223166 www.schott.com/uk

Hoppings So:wood Products PLC(Q-Products)Tel: 0800 849 6339www.hoppings.co.uk

Leica GeosystemsTel: 01908 513 451lasers.leica-geosystems.com/uk

Robert Bosch UK LtdTel: 01895 838847 www.boschprofessional.com

British Board Of AgrementTel: 01923 665300www.bbacerts.co.uk

Sitesafe LtdTel: 01293 529977 www.siteafe.co.uk

CellectaTel: 08456 717174 www.cellecta.co.uk

Greentherm Solutions (Icynene)Tel: 01229 716039www.uksprayfoam.co.uk

Kingspan InsulationTel: 01544 388 601 www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk

Knauf InsulationTel: 0844 8000135www.knau+nsulation.co.uk

EurocladTel: 02920 790 722 www.euroclad.com

Eurocell Pro8lesTel: 0300 333 6525 www.eurocell.co.uk

Freefoam Building ProductsTel: 01604 591 110www.freefoam.com

Marley EternitTel: 01283 722588www.marleyeternit.co.uk

Monier RedlandTel: 08705 601000 www.monier.co.uk

National Federation of Roo8ng Contractors (NFRC)Tel: 020 7648 7663www.nfrc.co.uk

SteadmansTel: 016974 78277 www.steadmans.co.uk

Steni UK LtdTel: 01978 812111 www.steni.co.uk

Ironmongery Direct (Essex Fittings Ltd)Tel: 0808 168 28 28 www.ironmongerydirect.com

Indesit CompanyTel: 08000 921 922 www.indesit.co.uk

Shaws of DarwenTel: 01254 775111 www.shawsofdarwen.com

BegetubeTel: 01463 246600 www.begetube.co.uk

EncasementTel: 01733 266 889 www.encasement.co.uk

EnviroventTel: 0121 685 2100 www.eaton.com

Mitsubishi ElectricalTel: 01707 276100 www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

UK Plumbing SuppliesTel: 01625 877222 www.uk-plumbing-supplies.co.uk

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