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Gold Standard

e-Xact Online puts in a lot of hard work andpreparation to ensure the product that isdelivered meets the highest standards.

Merchants recognise the need for codes, descriptionsand prices; but colour, features and benefits,certification and links to literature are becomingparamount for a quality web catalogue.

Unfortunately, many suppliers are not always ableprovide all of this detail in a format that can beeasily downloaded into online catalogues andback office systems.

Supplierinformation is notaggregated andthe structure is likelyto be different for eachsupplier, which is not ideal for thepre-requisites of 'one click' productdetails. This is where e-Xact adds valuethat is not available from a datarepository.

A data repositoryallows suppliersto uploadinformation intoone location foron-demand usage.However, without rules on standards and formats thequality of the output will be poor.

E-Xact from COINS already serves more than 100,000images and document links each week to merchantwebsites and electronic catalogues via automated datafeeds. This is set to grow as the capture of detailsincluding features and benefits, technical specificationsand certifications is added to the offering.

The “canny” suppliers, who recognise the growth in datarequirements and the cost and challenge of managingall of this content, are already using e-Xact as their owncore structured database as data repositories cannotdeliver the detailed information in the required format .

Additional challenges will soon be posed bygovernment requirements to trading and legislation,

like BuildingInformation

Modelling (BIM).Such challengesare exacerbating

the need for ultra-rich content.

Quality comes at a price; the time andresource required to cleanse,

aggregate, and maintain data should notbe underestimated. At e-Xact webelieve we offer a highly cost effectiveoption for suppliers to deliver theirproduct information into electronic

catalogues of Merchants, Contractorsand House Builders.

If you wish stay ahead of thepack and get your product

data and rich content delivered, toonline catalogues and merchant back officesystems, and presented in Gold Standardfashion please contact e-Xact Online.

Phone: (0) 161 266 2149 Email: [email protected]

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The challenge for merchants is which one to back or whether they all get to the finishing line so says Mike Shippin, e-Xact Product Director.

Which product database, sets the

for Product Information?

What is BIM? A Building Information Model is a digitalrepresentation of the physical and functionalcharacteristics of a building and its components,which creates a shared knowledge resource tosupport decision making during a facility’s life-cycle.Business Information Modelling (BIM) adds time,cost, and other dimensions to the building model.

Why is BIM important?BIM goes beyond the planning and designphase of the project, extendingthrough the building life cycleand supporting processessuch as costmanagement,constructionmanagement, facilityoperation, andmaintenance. Thebenefits of adoptingBIM are so significantthat last year’s UKGovernment ConstructionStrategy Report stated that allsuppliers wishing to bid for public sectorbuilding contracts must use BIM tools andtechniques from 2016.

BIM will have a major influence on the way thatproduct data is managed throughout the supply chain.Likewise it will have a large impact on the level ofinformation that manufacturers and merchants areexpected to make readily available. For merchants, itwill become important to be able to quickly and easilyaccess information to support BIM models.Manufacturers who have a BIM data repository in placewill be able to generate more specifications for theirproducts and in turn, more sales for the merchant.

What are we doing about it?e-Xact Online is currently working with COINS in theUnited States, an authorised development partner ofleading BIM application developer Autodesk, to createa combined BIM and e-Xact data facility. The resultingsolution will use data from e-Xact’s online catalogue todemonstrate the BIM requirements in relation tobuilding materials used in a project.

e-Xact is the first organisation of its kind to take thisstep to ensure its subscribers, building materialmanufacturers and merchants, are BIM ready. “Forbuilding product manufacturers to create BIM-basedlibraries for their own product lines is a huge task,” sosays Mike Shippin, Product Director of e-Xact.“However, it is vital that this is carried out so thatarchitects and designers can easily incorporate thoseproducts in their building information model,” he adds.

A White Paper from COINS“Preparing for the Electronic Trading Environment ofthe Future,” talks about information challenges such asBIM that suppliers and merchants are facing. Pleasecontact e-Xact for a copy.

Mobilising BIMCOINS, e-Xact’s parent company, has partnered withCOMIT Projects for their annual construction mobiletechnology conference, to be held at the BuildingCentre in London on 15th November 2012. The themethis year focuses on mobilising BIM and how businessinformation mobility can be built into constructionindustry processes.

For more details go to www.comitproject.org.uk

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British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, has become the firstUK gypsum-based plastering anddrylining manufacturer to be awardeda BES 6001 ‘very good’ rating for a corerange of its products and solutions.

The certification, which applies to all BritishGypsum UK-manufactured Gyproc Plasterboard,Glasroc Specialist Boards, and Thistle Plasters andCove solutions, will now enable customers toreceive more points and credits for theseproducts as part of BREEAM (Building Research

Establishment Environmental AssessmentMethod for buildings) and the Code forSustainable Homes (CfSH).

BES 6001 is an independent audited standardfrom Building Research Establishment (BRE)which assesses the responsible sourcing ofconstruction products within an organisation’ssupply chain. Created in response to increasingfocus on sustainable development byGovernment and industry, the certificationprogramme makes it easier for specifiers,contractors, house builders and their clients toprove and measure the environmentalperformance of a building whilst meetingassessment and design standards.

“With sustainability a key driver for almost everybuilding project, construction professionals areunder greater pressure to demonstratesustainable practices and procurement,” said BrianAndreas, Sustainability Leader at British Gypsum.“As such, it’s critical thatmanufacturers are doing all they canto support customers in making iteasier and more cost effective toachieve required standards.”

For more information on BritishGypsum’s approach to sustainablepractice, visit www.british-gypsum.com/sustainable.

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Easy and quick to install, KnaufBrio Dry Floor Screed is asuperb substrate for perfectfloors in new build andrefurbishment projects thatnot only cuts constructiontimes but also boosts boththermal and acousticperformance – and scorespoints on the sustainabilityfront too.

Developed by Knauf Drywall –the UK’s leading manufacturerof lightweight buildingproducts and systems – Brio isan engineered gypsumflooring panel that has a very high thermalconductivity (R = 0.38 W/mK) so heatingresponse times are quicker and energy use isreduced. When used in place of chipboard, Brio isproven to increase underfloor heating systemefficiency by between 36% and 43%.

Once installed, Brio creates a robust monolithicfloor with a high density of 1100 Kg/m3, and socuts both impact and airborne soundtransmission while its low profile minimizes the

impact on floor-to-ceiling heightsso it can easily meet Part-E of theBuilding Regulations.

Brio also helps buildings score wellon BREEAM because of its highacoustic performance, low watercontent and because it facilitatesthe use of renewable energysources such as ground and airsource heat pumps by allowingunderfloor heating systems to runcooler for the same output.

Brio’s largely recycledcontent of recoveredgypsum and fibre,

and its clean manufacturingprocess means is it ideal for low-carbon buildings and reducing thecarbon footprint in refurbishmentprojects. In use, Brio continues toreduce CO2 emissions throughoutthe life of the building.


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Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed raisesacoustic & thermal performance

With the changes to Part L of the BuildingRegulations now firmly in place, developers areseeking high quality insulation products that willenable them to fulfill the strict new requirements.For this reason, Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool®Timber Frame Party Wall Slab and FrameThermSlab glass mineral wool insulation has beeninstalled in a new development of timber frameproperties in Bournemouth.

Commissioned by Bournemouth Council, theproject consists of eight bungalows, nine housesand a community centre, situated in the BradpoleRoad area of the city. Searching for an insulationsolution that would efficiently meet thenecessary U-values, contractors Allwood TimberConstruction were impressed by the excellent

thermal performance delivered by KnaufInsulation’s timber frame products.

Steve Griffiths, Managing Director ofAllwood Timber Construction,commented: “The main reason wespecified Knauf Insulation’s products isthat they enabled us to achieve a zeroeffective (0.0W/m2K) U-value on theparty wall by fully filling the cavity. Anadditional bonus is that, as a non-combustible material, it provided fire

compartmentation during the constructionphase of this project. By fully filling the cavities,they provide an extra level of fire protection inaddition to the usual fire stopsinstalled in timber frame buildings.

“Although I was familiar with KnaufInsulation’s products before thisproject, this is the first time we haveused these particular solutions. Weare very happy with theirperformance and have adoptedthem for use on other builds.”

Knauf Insulation in the frame forthermal performance

First award of BES 6001





Celotex launches U-valuecalculator app

Celotex, the UK’s market leadingmanufacturer of polyisocyanurate(PIR) insulation boards, launches thenew U-value Calculator app whichwill enable architects, contractorsand surveyors to quickly ascertainthe appropriate insulation thicknessand product using an iPhone or iPad.

The new app has been designed in response toan increased use of the online U-valuecalculator on Celotex’ corporate website as wellas an increase in website visitors using mobiledevices. This professional calculator providesmuch-improved service and mobility, allowingyou to specify your desired U-value beforeimmediately calculating the required insulationthickness and product solution.

Having created some of the best-in-classinsulation products for thermal performance,including FR5000 with its landmark lambdavalue of 0.021 W/mK, Celotex has unrivalledexperience in the creation of thermally efficientbuilding envelopes that offer better U-values,thinner solutions and low carbon emissionsenabling the targets of Part L to be met.

The introduction of the app is a time saver forspecifiers wanting to create buildable solutionsand with even more wall, floor and roofapplications included, it will help offer youinstant solutions which meet U-valuerequirements.

‘This simple to use tool is a very convenientway to specify Celotex insulation to meet the25% reduction in CO2 required by Part LBuilding Regulations,’ commented Rob Warren,Celotex Technical Manager. ‘The app offersexceptional usability and isfurther testament to Celotex’approach to our customers’needs.’

The U-value app is exclusivelyavailable on Apple devicesincluding the iPhone, iPad andiPod touch and it can bedownloaded for free via the AppleiTunes store.



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Research reveals more than half amillion rented homes in Britain haveno existing fire safety systems orequipment in place. One in fourrented homes do not have workingfire alarms.

As more families join ‘generation rent’ andbecome tenants rather than home owners, newresearch from insulation specialist Rockwoolreveals a ‘creeping fire risk’ in Britain with themajority of tenants failing to consider fireprotection and safety when they move torental homes.

The research reveals that 551,000 rental homesin Britain have no existing fire safety systems orequipment in place despite this being a legalrequirement for landlords.

Worryingly many tenants also appearuninterested in fire risk with just 17% of renters

asking their landlord about fire protection andsafety levels within their home, despite the factthat 7% of people living in rental homes havehad a fire in the past five years (equivalent to859,000 people).

Britain is seeing increasing numbers of peoplejoining ‘generation rent’ which has led to thenumber of rented households increasing toover 35% of all homes in Britain.*

Rockwool says the rising number of people livingin rented homes means that rented householdsneed to be checked for firecompliance whilst fire regulationsand guidance needs to keep pacewith changing living patterns.Furthermore, the research showsthere are almost one in four rentedhomes that do not have workingfire alarms, just 19% have workingfire extinguishers and only 11%have fire blankets.

'Generation Rent' Ignoring Risk ofFire at Home



Leading tap and shower manufacturer Bristanhas launched a range of EVO shower handsetswith unique, patented Fluidic spray technology,which creates a warmer, more luxurious showerexperience that blankets the body, yet actuallyuses less water than a power shower.

With Fluidic spray technology an installer canupgrade and enhance any mixer shower bysimply changing the handset – as this is wherethe innovation lies. With a unique spiral spray,the handset produces large droplets of waterthat retain heat longer and, coupled with adense spray pattern, helps users to feelcompletely and consistently encased in thewarmth of the water. Fluidic spray technologyis designed to feel like it both drenches andmassages the body – with seemingly twice thewater flow, even though no more water isactually beingused.

EVO handsetswith Fluidicspraytechnologyare quieterthan

conventionalproducts and

use less energy,as the waterdroplets are largerand warmer than

standard waterdroplets. Utilising a

non-wearing chip, andhaving no moving

parts, it is maintenance-free and lime-scale build

up is minimal, and water savings can besubstantial. With 1.5 gallons of water actuallyfeeling like 2.5 gallons, water usage can bedecreased by 36 per cent compared to a powershower.

Rachel Smith, marketing manager at Bristan,said: “Bristan is committed toinvesting in new technology, toeither make installers’ lives easier,improve the end user experienceor help people to save water andenergy.

For further information, includingproduct data sheets, installationinformation and pricing, go towww.bristan.com/showers.

As part of a continued commitment to newproduct development, Twyford Bathrooms isdelighted to announce the launch of threeadvanced bathroom solutions designedto meet the ever-complex needs ofthe modern commercial market.

T4 Shower EnclosuresSpecifically designed for thecontract market, T4 is a greatvalue range of showerenclosures with true highperformance. Combining stylewith functionality, T4 features sleekpolished silver frames and 4mm clearsafety glass throughout. It offers a supersleek look so in line with modern homes while anupgrade in design means added durability.

Sola Wall Mounted Infra-Red Sensor TapsHi-tech infra-red taps are ideal for the modernbathroom. Utilising the latest generation of infra-red touch free technology, the Sola wallmounted infra-red sensor spouts offer anexceptional level of detection therebydramatically improving hygiene while remainingstylish and convenient.

Ideal for commercial settings, the two spoutscome in two lengths165mm and 234mm (whichis HTM64 compliant)

Key features include a combined controller andsolenoid valve for concealed mounting, a roundelectronic sensor within a polished chrome plate

and hygienic non-touch operation. TMV3and W.R.A.S approved with a flow

regulator fitted for BREEAMcompliance and theft proof, the Solaspouts are perfect for healthcare,commercial offices, education andhotel/leisure.

Flushsense™ Infra-Red WC SensorsThe ever-popular concealed cistern

ranges have now been enhanced withan innovative addition to the flush button

options: FlushsenseTM infra-red touch freetechnology.

Set to revolutionise hygienestandards, these clever sensors areextremely easy to use. For a fullflush in the single and dual flushcisterns, simply wave a hand infront of the sensor; or for a halfflush (dual flush cistern only), holdthe hand stationary over the sensorfor a few extra seconds.


Bathrooms & Showers

Fitting the Mira PlatinumPumped Mixer in its guests’bathrooms and in itsluxurious spa room hasenabled the Mount PleasantHotel – a four star countryhouse hotel near Doncaster –to upgrade its showers to thestandards required by theleisure market without fussor great expense.

“We’re aiming for the weekend leisure marketand, as a prestige product, the Platinum is idealfor our new spa room products whichincorporate saunas,” explains Richard McIlroy,Managing Director of the Best Western PremierMount Pleasant Hotel.

“It is also perfect for all our guest roomsbecause it easy for our plumbing team to fit, it’sutterly reliable in use and our guests find itsimple to operate – a very important factorbecause they’re in an unfamiliar bathroom.”

So far more than 10 of these stylish digitalpower showers have been installed in theguests’ bathrooms and in the spa rooms as part

of an ongoing programme ofrefurbishment.“It’s become our newstandard because we’ve hadgood experiences with it and- because the Platinum iswireless and surface-mounted – it’s very simple toretrofit so when we refurbisha room it’s back in use very

quickly,” comments Mr McIlroy.

The wireless controller can be located up to 10metres away from the shower valve while thepump can be installed where everconvenient within three metres –behind the bath panel or in acupboard, for instance.

The wireless digital shower meansusers can set their preferredtemperature and flow and thetemperature stability ensures thatshowering is safe for all the family.

Mira Platinum boosts hotel’sleisure appeal

Three new innovations fromTwyford Bathrooms





RevolutionaryFluidic shower



Ideal Standard, a leading provider ofinnovative and design-driven bathroomsolutions, today launches its new SimplicityLow Profile Shower Trays.

The newgeneration ofelegant andmodernshower traysarecomposed of

an innovativenew lightweight

stone resin whichis remarkably light and

surprisingly strong - approximately 40% lighterthan standard stone resin. The stone resin ensuresthey stay rigid even when installed on legs, while

the light weight composition ensures lifting andfitting is simplicity itself for installers.

Ideal Standard's Bathing and Wellness Manager,Leanne Martin says, ‘Simplicity Low Profile ShowerTrays offer consumers a minimal, sleek anddurable design on top of all the existing benefitsof standard shower trays – the perfect addition toany contemporary bathroom. The clean lines andillusion of space also work well with framelessshower doors to create a pared-back ‘wet room'look and feel without any additional expense."

Key FeaturesThe Simplicity Low Profile Shower Trays offer avariety of practical and specialist solutions thatprovide excellent comfort and performance atgreat value for money:

Low profile – 40mm heightABS cappedLightweight stone resin – c. 40% lighter than standard stone resin modelsFlat top and up stand modelsImproved rigidityImproved 90mm fast flow wasteUsed in conjunction with current Ideal Standard riser kit – now with improved leg sets

The Simplicity Low Profile ShowerTrays range can be viewed now atthe Bath Room located in the heartof London's Clerkenwell.


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Ideal Standard launches Simplicity shower trays



The TRAYMATIC Interior and the TRAYMATICExterior are low level shower trays fitted with aninternal or external waste water pump to enableeasy installation of a new shower systemanywhere in a building.

TRAYMATIC is available in three sizes to fitmost installations: 90x90, 100x80 and 120 x80cm.

TRAYMATIC trays provide the ideal solution fornew as well as refurbished installations. Heightof the trays is only 4.6cm making them readilyaccessible.Manufactured in Biotech -a synthetic non-slipmaterial- TRAYMATIC trays marketed by Sanifloare fitted with a waste water pump for easyconnection to a discharge pipe (32mmdiameter) that allows waste water to be pumpedvertically 3 meters and horizontally 20 meters ora combination of both.

How do TRAYMATIC shower trays function?

When the water from the shower drains bygravity through the trap it triggers a miniswitchwhich automatically starts the pump pumpingthe waste through small bore pipework to adistant drain.

The TRAYMATIC is built to withstand a maximumwaste water temperature of 35 C and ismanufactured in compliance with StandardIP44.

The trays are connected to the electrical supply via an unswitchedfused spur.

TRAYMATIC trays are available withvertical or slanting access steps, aswell as a comfortable stool for useby the elderly and to assist the lessable whilst bathing.

For further information go towww.saniflo.co.uk

Saniflo introduces TRAYMATIC low level shower tray

Westco - the market’s one-stop-shop forplumbing and heating products - has addedanother winning product to its portfolio, withthe introduction of a new range of stylishshower kits and accessories.

Available in a variety of styles, the high qualitycontemporary shower kits feature single, 3 or 6mode spray pattern showerheads. Providing awide choice for customers needs, the Westcoshower kits are available in chrome and whitefinishes, adding a modern touch to anybathroom suite.

A price to suit all customers, the shower kits andaccessories are great value for money, with Westco

also introducing the cost effective andadjustable riser rail- replacing oldshower rails without the need fordrilling or installing a new shower unit.

Streamlined and compact, the Westcoshower kits are easy to fit and also come in arange of lengths, making them easilyadaptable for all shower units. Fullycompatible with any UK water systems, theyare also made out of WRAS approved andPhthalate- free materials. Each product comesindividually packaged in a protective blisterpack. In addition to the new design showerkits, Westco has also introduced a selection ofcontemporary cube showerheads, including

cube and curved bowkits.

Ged Grimes, Westco’s Sales Director,commented: “Westco’s new showerkits and accessories are a stylishaddition to our offering. At Westcowe are proud of our extensiveproduct range and are constantlyadding new contemporary productsto ensure we are at the cutting edgeof design and demand.”

Westco adds shower kits and accessories collection





Rangemaster is proud to announce the launchof Senator, the latest addition to its extensivecollection of kitchen sinks

Designed to give a cutting edge option for themost modern of kitchens, the new series ofsinks perfectly complements Rangemaster'scontemporary collections of range cookers andappliances.

This trend-led, geometric range features zeroradius bowls, which ensure these sinks are asclose to square as possible; whilst a completelysmooth, sloped drainer creates a clean, sleeklook.

When the Senator is fitted, flexible installationoptions allow the design to sit flush within the

work surface tofurther enhance itsgeometric lines, or tobe traditionally insetif preferred.Manufactured usingheavy gauge 1.2mm18/10 stainless steel,this ensures anexcellent level ofquality and that thesinks remain sleekand straight under pressure.

Available in a single bowl and 1.5 bowl designs,both offer the option of a left-handed or right-handed drainer to give kitchen designersincreased flexibility.

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee marks out2012 as a special year and, in the sametradition that saw manufacturers markQueen Victoria’s own 60 year reign withcommemorative products, HepworthTerracotta from Wavin is offering its ownchimney pots marked with the Royal Crown.

Discreet but distinctive, this emblem providesthe ideal means of dating forever either a newbuild or refurbishment project in a mannerbefitting the period style of the pots themselves.

Available in the three terracotta colours mostcommonly found in the UK - red, buff andblue/black – the pots are 250mm in diameter atthe base, 500mm high and have an internaldiameter of 210mm at their top.

"This feature not only provides a subtle way ofmarking the Jubilee but also harks back to acommon practice among builders of leaving

some personal touch. In an age of uniformity it’snice to be able to create a distinctive productthat celebrates the Queen’s reign in a small way,"

said Paul Wydell, Product Manager for clayware.Hepworth Terracotta offers a large range ofchimney pots, flue terminals and ridge tiles inthese three traditional colours andso can match existing chimneypots as well as providing a widechoice of aesthetically pleasingproducts to complement anybuilding project.

For further information aboutWavin: Visit www.wavin.co.uk orcall 01249 766333

Kryton concrete waterproofing is now availableFernco Environmental is now able to actively takethe risk out of concrete waterproofing afterbecoming the exclusive UK and Ireland distributorfor a range of advanced concrete waterproofingsystem from Kryton.

Kryton protects concrete permanently - itsrevolutionary self-sealing technology transforms

concrete into a waterproof barrier. There is a rangeof Kryton concrete waterproofing systems suitedfor new build construction and jointwaterproofing, and also for concrete crack repairand concrete renovation. It is calculated that use

of these can shave weeks off constructionschedules and cut waterproofing costs by upto 40% compared with other waterproofingsystems on the market. It also eliminatesleaks, discoloration and costly callbacks.

Kryton products have been used in severalhigh profile projects around the globe; theworld’s largest integrated casino andentertainment complex, the Marina BaySands in Singapore, to the foundationsunderpinning the beautiful high rises in

Vancouver and elsewhere. These are in addition tothousands of elevator pits, water tank foundationsand retaining walls in countries all over the world.

All these structures are as impermeable today aswhen they were new.

Jon Crean, Group Sales Director at FerncoEnvironmental, comments; ‘This opens a newchapter for our company as we seekto diversify our water managementportfolio and associated products toinclude Kryton’s concretewaterproofing systems. ‘

For more information on the Krytonrange of concrete waterproofingsystems, click here to view ourKryton product pages. You can alsocall our office on 01226 340 222

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BWT – the Best Water TechnologyGroup is Europe’s leading watertreatment company. BWT’scontinuous focus on research,development and sustainability iswhy 2012 sees the launch of thePrismertec Eco.

The Prismertec Eco is a water softener that hasfantastic credentials. It delivers all the benefits ofsoft water whilst offering an outstanding Ecoperformance, allowing professional installers tosell with confidence to even their mostenvironmentally aware customers.

The Prismertec Eco combines German precisionengineering with all of the best attributes of UKmanufacturing such asdesign andreliability. It is ableto deliver all of thenormal advantagesof a conventionalwater softener(kitchen,bathroomand boilerprotection,bathingluxury andcleaningbenefits),whilst havinga minimalimpact on theenvironment. BWT’s technological advancementensures that it uses up to 43% less waste waterand 30% less salt during regenerations. It is bothkind to the environment and is in a league of itsown when compared to most conventionalwater softeners.

The Prismertec Eco’s superior technology iscomplemented by the simple installation andset-up which is a key feature on all BWT watersofteners (WatersideTM included). It has beenspecially designed andmanufactured in the UK for UKplumbing systems so fitscomfortably in most kitchenenvironments, making it a sure-firehit with installers. For more information on thePrismertec Eco or our otherproducts, call BWT UK Limited on01376 334 200.

Unique nested design saves space andcost.

ACO is a world leading designer andmanufacturer of surface water drainagetechnologies. Using its in-depth understandingof the issues faced inmanaging stormwater it has launchedthe innovative andunique StormBrixxplastic geocellularsystem. StormBrixxprovides exceptionalstructural integrity witheasy maintenance in astackable design that dramatically reducesstorage and transportation footprints. It providesversatility in assembly and application making itan ideal surface water infiltration and storagesolution for all construction environments, eitheras a standalone structure or as part of anintegrated sustainable drainage (SUDS) scheme.

Storm water management systems need thehighest structural integrity to carry the hugestatic and dynamic loads they are subjected to.The cost of installation of such systems also

demands exceptional longevity and reliability.ACO StormBrixx uses brickbonding andcrossbonding for unrivalled stability and strengthin fast construction and installation times.Independent testing has certified the systemoffers the level of structural integrity critical for

this type of installation, giving customers thepeace of mind of a reliable, longterm solution to handle stormwater drainage.

Traditional geocellular solutionshave proved difficult tomaintain and inspect. ACO hasaddressed this issue with an

open cell structure thatenables easy access and cleaning ofthe whole system, meeting thelatest requirements of SUDSApproval Boards (SABS), localauthorities and water companies. For advice and dedicated designsupport for your project contactACO Water Management DesignServices Team on 01462 816666 orvisit www.aco.co.uk.

New StormBrixx from ACOfacilitates the future of SUDS

BWT’s New EcoWater Softener

As Britain's £5bn-a-year scrap industry is facingtougher regulation one of the UK’s leadingplumbing manufacturers is urging installers toconsider non-metal alternatives.

Gareth Samuel, Product Manager for Hep2O –the UK’s most popular plastic plumbing system– says, “When we talk to our customers aboutthe issues that have an impact on their day today lives, it is no surprise that metal theft is

often top of the list. It may seem obvious tostate that risks associated with keeping plasticpipe in the yard or on the van are going tomuch, much less than if you’re using a lot ofmetal, but we were surprised how many havefirst-hand experience.

Whether it’s the van being damaged, the lock-up broken into or an installation being ruinedthrough flooding; the theft of pipe is always amassive hassle.”

“As there is no scrap value in plastic pipe –thieves are not going to target it when it’salready installed; nor when it’s in plain sightaround site or at a stockist. One issue installershave raised is the risk of installing copperwhen refurbishing buildings.

If the property is empty it is a prime target forthieves. This does seem to bedriving many traditional copperusers to use plastic in thesecircumstances. Metal theft isseriously damaging the businessof our customers and we fullysupport the calls to crack downon scrap metal sales,” continuesGareth.

Use plastic pipe to foil metalthieves, says Hep2O







The renowned Terrier TRV, by leadingmanufacturer Pegler Yorkshire, has been givenan A rating under the European TELL productclassification system for the thermostaticradiator valve industry.

Fully manufactured at the company’s UKfacilities, the Terrier brand has an enviablereputation for installer loyalty and provenreliability. Its key attributes boast a qualityperformance, down time minimisation and nowan A rating which offers a European seal ofapproval.

The TELL scheme aims to help the industrypromote responsible energy usage byconsumers and offer information and guidancein making a conscious purchasing decision. Theright to use energy efficiency labelling onthermostatic radiator valves can only be grantedto products that fulfil the minimumrequirements in line with EN 215, withadherence to influence of water temperature,hysteresis, response time and influence ofdifferential pressure.

Pegler Yorkshire, has adopted the TELL schemefor classification of its thermostatic radiatorvalves in order to offer a visible, environmentallyled, choice guide to its Terrier and Belmontranges. Being classified as the most highlyefficient TRV is a testament to the engineeringand manufacture processes of the Terrier rangeat Pegler Yorkshire’s Doncaster facility.

Sindar Singh, heating product market managerfor Pegler Yorkshire commented: “Providingproducts that surpass industrystandards is why our products arechosen time and time again. TheTELL scheme is an additionalbenefit for our installers, providingconsumers with an informedchoice of energy performance.Schemes such as TELL are idealsolutions to the requirement formore information about efficientproducts.



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Heating installerscan swap box topsfor shoppingvouchers when theybuy any product inthe all-new Danfossliving eco® range ofenergy savingthermostatic radiatorvalves (TRVs), featuringeasy, push-buttonprogramming. In this latest offer from theleading heating controls manufacturer,installers simply collect promotional box topsfrom living eco® products and Danfoss willconvert them into Love2shop vouchers tospend in major high street stores.

The Danfoss Love2shop voucher promotionapplies to all five products in the living eco®range. Every living eco® 8, 10, and 15mmstraight or angle combi pack, either with orwithout matching lockshield, is worth 2 points;while the programmable sensor with adaptors

equals 1 point. “We’re giving heatingprofessionals another great reason for choosing

living eco® for a new orreplacement heatingcontract,” says MarketingDirector, Bjorn SejrNielsen. “All you have todo is pick up a claim formwhen you make a livingeco® purchase at yourlocal Danfoss stockist, ordownload one from ourwebsite at www.danfoss-randall.co.uk When you

reach the minimum claim value of 20 points,send us the box tops togetherwith your completed claim formand we’ll exchange them for a £20Love2shop voucher - it couldn’t beeasier.” There’s no limit on validclaims and Danfoss customers cankeep collecting points with everyliving eco® product they buy rightup until the promotion ends on31st December 2012.

The new Total Filter TF1 FlushingAdapter is the latest offering fromFernox developed specifically tomake powerflushing even easier forinstallers and heatingengineers on-site.Simple andstraightforward,this compactadapter allows for ahassle-freepowerflush of a centralheating system via aFernox Total Filter TF1Filter.

The new TF1 Flushing Adapter isdesigned for the easy connection of a FernoxPowerflow Flushing Machine to the heatingsystem via a Fernox TF1 Filter. Suitable for22mm and 28mm versions, the adapterprovides a full flow rate to help optimisecleaning efficiency and is rated to 85ºC.

In addition, the TF1 Flushing Adapter enablesthe primary side of the secondary heat

exchanger on a combination boiler to becleaned simply by turning on the domestic hotwater tap to engage the boiler diverter valve.

"This is a great little tool to have at yourdisposal," explained Francine

Wickham, GlobalMarketing Director atFernox. "By allowinginstallers to quicklyand easily connecttheir powerflushing

machine to the systemvia the Fernox TF1, it helpsto avoid the sometimes

awkward taskof connectinghoses directly to aboiler."

For more information on the TotalFilter TF1 Flushing Adapter visit:www.fernox.com or visit its pageson Facebook and Twitter.

Fernox launches new TF1 FlushingAdapter

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Heating

Stelrad unveils Radical

Leading European energy efficiency and watertreatment specialist Sentinel has launchedSentinel X900 Filter Aid – the first everperformance enhancer for heating system filters.X900 helps to penetrate and lift settled stubborndebris into circulation, where it can besuccessfully captured by the in-line filter.

In-line filters fitted on central heating systemsremove circulating debris which causes wearand the premature failure of components.Some of this debris can settle in less turbulentareas of the circuit, where it cannot becaptured by the filter. As a result stubborndebris can soon build up within an untreatedcentral heating system, causing reduced boilerefficiency and corrosion problems. WithSentinel X900 Filter Aid, however, thesedeposits can be tackled helping filters tocapture more circulating solids.

Available in half litre packs and 275mlconcentrate tube, X900 can be used as anadditional final step to cleaning and inhibiting

a central heating system. Specifically designedto stay in the system and work inconjunction with Sentinel X100 inhibitor,Filter Aid provides protection for the boilerfrom mechanical damage – ultimatelykeeping maintenance costs down.

In tests performed,adding Sentinel X900Filter Aid to a filterafter a system cleanor flush can aidadditional residualdebris removal by upto 30% (pending onthe systemcleanliness) evenafter 12 days.

Sentinel’s Sales Director, John Lynch says it’sanother important development in ensuringthat heating systems operate as efficiently aspossible reducing a heating system’s carbonfootprint even further: “A clean system is an

energy efficient system and with the rightchemical water treatment products andthe back-up of a system filter, a systemshould be as energy efficient as it can be.X900 will break up and mobilise elderlydebris allowing it to be carried to thefilter where it can be removed from thesystem. X900 isn’t a cleaner – it’s achemical dispersant that works onstubborn debris and helpsto get it mobile and out ofthe system.”

X900 Filter Aid is a perfectpartner to the popularSentinel system filter thathas seen huge uptakeacross the UK. SentinelX900 is available from yourmerchant now.

NEW X900 Filter Aid – The First PerformanceEnhancer for Heating System Filters

Stelrad Radiators, the UK’s leadingradiator manufacturer, is seeing greatinterest in its brand new Radicalradiator.

Radical is the first genuinely energy efficientradiator on the marketplace, offering a 10.5%gas saving compared to a standard heatingsystem, a fact independently confirmed by KIWA- and includes some very clever technology thatmakes it stand apart from the crowd.It’s the first ‘serial feed’ radiator on the UKmarket place and it’s an ideal companion tolower temperature renewable heating systems,with the return flow from the heating system to

the boiler being at a lower temperature,ensuring that the condensing boiler is actuallyable to condense efficiently. It’s particularly

targeted at new build properties – both privateand social housing – with ease ofinstallation one of its key benefits.

Full details of the new Radical andStelrad’s full range of radiatorsand towel rails can be found onthe Stelrad web site atwww.stelrad.com, or you canrequest details by calling on 0870 849 8058.





Water heating for new Liverpool Health CentreAndrews WaterHeaters hassupplied a solarthermal waterheating system toprovide domestichot water for thenew SpekeNeighbourhoodHealth Centre inLiverpool. Locatedadjacent to the original health centre, the newbuilding provides significantly larger premises,offering a vastly improved range of services.Developed by Liverpool and Sefton HealthPartnership, which brings together both publicand private sectors, the building has beendesigned to a high environmental standard

and provides state-of-the-arthealthcare facilities. With asmaller carbon footprintthan the previous building,despite being three times itssize, the new building hasattained a BREEAM rating ofExcellent thanks to a rangeof sustainable technologiesproviding a total of 20%renewable energy.

The building services were designed by Hulley& Kirkwood, who selected the energy efficientsystems to satisfy the client’s sustainabilitycharter, comply with the Building Regulationsand achieve the highest possible BREEAMscore. Twelve glazed flat plate solar panels are

located on the roof of the building.

Andrews’ SOLARflo solar thermalwater heating system wasselected by the consultant whocommented, “Andrews WaterHeaters has a good name withinthe commercial sector fordelivering energy efficientservices that are competitivelypriced, and this equipmentprovided the solution werequired for the building.”




Building Products

Sometimes it is easy to becomplacent about change butsometimes change can be helpful.

One of our products, Dryseal,requires the use of mechanical fixingto secure the pre-cured fibreglassroofing membrane. These fixingsoriginally featured galvanised steelstress plates, which were reallydesigned for use with PVC roofcovering systems.

However, we have now developed an improvedstress plate (Code DP40) which is designed foruniversal use, manufactured using a highperformance nylon based material. Nylon wasselected as the new material as it poses no risk

of corrosion whilst offering better rigidity. Italso provides a smoother profile whichenhances the quality and aesthetics of thelaminated GRP seam for jointing the DrysealGRP roofing system. Nylon also will not sufferfrom long term creep when placed under loadsand stress, as would be expected frompolypropylene and polyethylene basedmaterials.

Manufactured by us this new product has beensubjected to rigorous testing prior to beingmade available to the market andis now in production.

For more details about ourDryseal GRP Roofing Systemplease go to www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

H+H’s Celcon Plus Blocks using ThinJoint Celfix Mortar were specified fortheir impressive thermal properties onboth the separating and internal wallsfor Ty Llidiard - Litchard House, thenew Child & Adolescent mental healthunit at the Princess of Wales Hospitalin Brigend, Wales, built by BAMConstruction for Abertawe BroMorgannwg University Health Board.

The exact specification of the blocks used wasCelcon Standard and High Strength Plus Blocks in100, 140 and 215mm thicknesses.

Ty Llidiard has been designed to improve theprovision of Child Adolescent Mental HealthServices in South Wales. The new 3400m² facility

provides 19 attractive single-patient rooms withensuite bathrooms to provide a safe andwelcoming environment for patients.

The modern masonry method of Thin Jointconstruction meant that a frame wasn’t requiredfor this project apart from sections that had largespans, making an overall saving of around£350,000.

The £12.325 million Child and Adolescent MentalHealth Unit consists of single storey wards

surrounding two courtyardswith access to the outdoors foremotional wellbeing. Thefacility also includes music andart therapy, family therapy,occupational therapy, sportshall and pitch, classrooms andan overnight stay area forparents. Mike and the team atBAM Construction completedtheir phase of thebuild at the endof May 2012 withpatients movingin by the middleof June 2012.

More Informationwww.hhcelcon.co.uk

Hospital built with H+H Aircrete

Time for amaterial change IKO PLC are delighted to announce

the launch of their newcomprehensive website.

Following lengthy research, it has beendesigned to offer easy access to roofing and

waterproofing solutions for the specifier,contractor, merchant, distributor and buildingowner. By simply clicking your profession ormarket sector it will take you straight to theinformation you need without having tonavigate through the information you don’t.The website also has all the latest technicalupdates, calculation tools and environmentalinformation all in one place. There’s also afeature which allows you to gather and collateall the details and documents youneed for a particular project andcreate your own bespoke PDFwithin ‘My IKO’.

To discover just how easy IKOhave made roofing andwaterproofing, visitwww.ikogroup.co.uk

IKO launch new website







Adding a new dimension to building design inthe UK, the new 'Exclusives Range' from leadingbrick manufacturer, Ibstock, has beenspecifically developed to offer architects and

specifiers exciting and inspirational bricks thatare like nothing else currently on the market.

With each brick carefully selected for thecollection due to its unique colour and texturethe Exclusives Range from Ibstock is guaranteedto help make any building extra special.This innovative collection of bricks is split intothree distinct ranges; Woodland Shades, ModernHues and Running Waters. Bricks in theWoodland Shades range feature a combinationof colours from nature, with specificallydeveloped textures which are achieved by usingsawdust instead of sand as a release during themanufacturing process to give a shadowedappearance.

The Modern Hues range features preciselyformed bricks that have been coupled withstrong and dynamic mineral colour tones, whilethe Running Waters range features bricks withbold shading and a soft sheen that adds aunique vibrancy to any facade.

Andrew Halstead-Smith, marketing manager atIbstock, commented: “Architects and specifiersare always on the lookout for products that willgive them that unique edge and make theirprojects stand out from the crowd.

"As such, we decided to develop a new range ofbricks that would help them to create even morevisually distinctive and memorable buildings. Byexploring the bricks within ourExclusives Range, architects andspecifiers will be able to discovercolours and textures that reallyturn heads."

For further information onIbstock’s new Exclusives Range, call0844 800 4875. Alternatively visitwww.ibstock.com for all the latestnews.


Building Products

New Exclusives range from Ibstock

Fosroc has launched Dekguard CP a weatherresistant, clear coating for concrete, replacingFosroc’s Dekguard Clear product.

This new product has all the features of DekguardClear, but with the advantage of being waterbased, making it more environmentally friendly. It

has also been tested to EN 1504-2 and CE marked.

Dekguard CP is a single component, ready for useproduct which acts as an excellent barrier againstcarbon dioxide and provides long-termprotection against chloride ions and otheraggressive chemicals. At the same time as beingweatherproof and durable in all climaticconditions, it allows water vapour to escape fromthe structure.

Equally suitable for both new and existingstructures, Dekguard CP has a wide range of usesfrom multi-storey car parks, office buildings,industrial buildings, to tunnels and bridges. It is

also a component of Fosroc’s Renderoc system ofconcrete reinstatement.

With a proven track record inDenmark, Fosroc Dekguard CP hasbeen successfully trialled in the UKand is available now.

Contact [email protected] further details or telephone01827 262222.

Forticrete expands Stone-In-Stock RangeForticrete, the UK's largest manufacturer of CastStone products, has extended its popular Stone-In-StockTM range of off-the-shelf standardcomponents to include the company'senvironmentally friendly Bat and Swift boxes.

Produced using the highest quality Cast Stone, allproducts in the Forticrete Stone-In-StockTMrange are ex-stock components which areavailable for prompt delivery and designed forcomplementary use with stone, masonry or brick.

Forticrete's Bat Box has been designed for use innew build construction or renovation workswhere there is a requirement to provide a habitatfor Pipistrelle bats. Boxes are made with aconventional cast stone front face and backedwith high grade plywood which is sawn androughened internally to provide a haven for bats.

They are also maintenance free due to a bottomentrance and bespoke boxes can be designedand made for any application.

Swifts come to the UK for each summer fromCentral and Southern Africa, however they find itincreasingly difficult to find nest sites in modernor refurbished buildings due to the effective

sealing of the eaves. Forticrete's Swift Boxes areagain developed for use in either new buildconstruction or renovation works where there is arequirement to provide a habitat for birds. Boxesare made of cast stone but hollowin order to provide a haven for birdsto nest in.

John Lambert, general manager atForticrete, commented: "Ourextensive range of Cast Stoneproducts, including a largeselection of detailing components,adds that perfect finishing touch toany property.”

Fosroc Dekguard CP clear concrete coating







Other News


The new Dickies 2012catalogue with nearly 200pages is packed with thelatest clothing andproduct ranges as wellas old favourites foron the job comfort,protection andfunctionality- allunderpinnedby Dickiesquality,service andvalue.

With over 90 years’ experiencein workwear manufacturing,generations of workers have foundDickies to be a brand they can trust.

Employing the latest developments in fabrictechnology and manufacturing techniques,Dickies high performance workwear is suited

for even the harshest working environments.

Quality workwear in bothtraditional and modern stylesthat delivers

performance,comfort and

protection at anaffordable price.

View and download thefull Dickies Catalogue for the

2012 range using the newcatalogue viewer

www.dickiesworkwear.com.

Dickies 2012 Catalogue - Anessential read

The Grange Apollo Pergolafeatures on Alan Titchmarsh ShowAlan Titchmarsh and histeam returned thissummer with a newseries of ‘Love YourGarden’.

This year the gardens ofsome truly deservingpeople were beingtransformed as Alan took inspiration from themost unique and beautiful gardens in thecountry.

In episode four, Alan and the team transform alarge garden that once played a central role in afamily’s life but became neglected following apersonal tragedy.

The gardenmakeover tookplace in abeautiful village inOakley,Hampshire, andby the enormityof the garden, andthe work required

it was certainly going to be a challenge.

The story unfolded with David Domoneylooking for a stylish pergola suitable for thegarden that offered a seating area where theowners could sit, admire the garden and reflect.In his search for the perfect pergola, Davidtravelled around the county where he spottedthe domed planetarium at the INTECH ScienceCentre near Winchester and from there he tookhis inspiration from the smooth domed shapeand curves of the structure.

After visiting several gardencentres around Hampshire, Davidfound exactly what he was lookingfor – and excitedly described theApollo Pergola as a contemporarystructure, exciting and stylish, butwith a little bit of ‘rock and roll’.





Brick support systems from Ancon can now besupplied with Thermal Breaks to minimise heatloss through cold bridging, and improve theenergy efficiency of your building project.

Thermal bridging occurs where the insulationlayer is penetrated by a material with a relativelyhigh thermal conductivity. Although heat lossthrough a stainless steel support bracket maynot be significant - just 17W/mK compared to50W/mK for carbon steel fixings - it should beconsidered as part of the overall thermalperformance of the building.

Ancon Thermal Breaks work by inserting amaterial with a lower thermal conductivitybetween the brackets and the frame. They areproven through thermal modelling to reduceheat loss and can typically enable details tocomply with BRE IP1/06 floor junction.

In the document SCI P380 ‘Avoidance of ThermalBridging in Steel Construction' , the SteelConstruction Institute suggests "for bracketspacings less than 600mm, thermal spacersbetween and the edge beam may need to beconsidered".

Shaped like a standard Ancon key-hole shim,these Thermal Breaks are designed to locatequickly and easily. They are manufactured from adurable fibre-reinforced thermoset plastic,which has a thermal conductivity of just0.3W/mK.

Annabelle Wilson, Ancon’s Marketing Managersaid, “Ancon has been involvedwith a number of exemplaryprojects which have really pushedthe boundaries of energy efficientbuilding design. By workingalongside these project teams wehave improved our understandingof the issues facing the industry asit moves towards sustainable zero-carbon construction.”

Thermal breaksreduce heat loss




Other News

DeliveringExcellence

A house is crafted into a beautiful home by thepeople who inhabit it, and the beauty of thathome is personified by the way you decorate it.The new 2012 Premdor range guide has amultitude of new products, which have all beendesigned with our customers’ practical andaesthetic needs in mind.

The Moulded RangeWe have introduced numerous new items withinour moulded range; to include the 1 panelmoulded, vertical 5 panel glazed and thehorizontal 4 line.

Veneer PlusTo our already popular veneer plus range, wehave added the oak veneer plus duo.

Another addition in this range is the horizontalveneer plus design which is again available ineither walnut or oak.

HD OakThe HD Oak combines modern minimalism withsuperior durability. Manufactured usinginnovative surface technology, the HD oak meetsmarket demands for high quality designs, whichare much more durable than average doors.

High Gloss Paint Grade PlusFollowing on from customers preference toglossy kitchen cabinet doors, Premdor havelaunched the high gloss paint grade plus door,which offers an impeccable high gloss paintfinish, a result which is almost impossible toachieve using traditional on sitepainting methods.

Timber WindowsWe have various design optionsavailable when it comes to ourwindows, all of which have beendesigned with our customers’needs in mind



Titan Ladders have takenon the distributorship ofthe new and excitingTeletower TelescopicScaffold Tower and theTelepod TelescopicPodium. Theserevolutionary productshave been added to theTitan range to furtherimprove the alreadyextensive list of Accesslines currently available.The multi – awardwinning Teletower isproduced in two models– aluminium for generaluse and fibreglass for theelectricity market. Theunique design allows for five adjustableplatform heights from 1 metre to 2 metres andcomes complete with safety toe boards. TheTelepod Podium is made in aluminium and hasthree adjustable platform heights of 57cm,82cm and 99cm.

Both Teletower products can betransported in a small van orestate car.

Merchant selling prices will matchthose now available and withTitan’s excellent ex stock deliveryservice and on the ground salessupport Titan expect to improveexisting sales and gain marketshare. A full colour Titan Teletowersales leaflet will soonbe out for these newproducts and thiswill feature lots ofpictures, technicalspecifications, useradvantages andsales points to help

merchants sell these two high techhigh value products.

More run time from motor efficiency

Impact energy raised to 2.4 joules

24mm in concrete with up to 4,700bpm

The new Makita BHR242 and BHR243 three-moderotary hammer drill has increasedperformancein allimportant areas. These new machinesare fitted with the Makita developedhigh-efficiency brushless DC motor. Notonly is this smart motor smaller and lighterit reduces the loss of motor power throughfriction by 30% which delivers increasedrun-time, improved impact power, moreblows per minute and at the same time reducesmaintenance. The brushless DC motor generatesless heat which enables longer periods of safe,continuous operation. This overall increase inproductivity is also complimented by a host ofother new features.

The new Makita BHR242 3-mode SDS-plus rotaryhammer drill will punch a 24mm hole intoconcrete, can deliver up to 4,700 blows perminute and generates 2.4 joules of impactenergy. This 18v Lithium-ion cordless tool is, in

fact, lighter, more compact and more powerfulthan a 24v machine and weighs just 3.3kgs.

The quick-change chuck facility is available on theBHR243 version and the 3-mode control isconveniently positioned on the body side. Thelocking twist button selects pure rotary drilling,rotary with hammer action, and hammer-onlymode for heavy duty chisel operations. A

vibration damping sidehandle couples with theergonomically designedsoft-grip rear handle toprovide comfortable andsure machine control in

any position. Thevariablespeed

control trigger and lock-off buttonare also comfortably positioned onthe rear handle.

Visit www.makitauk.com for moreinformation about the full range ofMakita professional power tools,news, reviews and stories.

Brushless motor increasesproductivity for 3kg hammer

Teletower and Telepod nowunder Titan Ladders distributorship





At an Oscar style awards ceremony at theConnaught Rooms in London, DianeJohnson, 2011 President of the ElectricalContractors' Association (ECA) andFinance Director at Eric Johnson, wasannounced as the winner of the BuiltEnvironment Award.

This new category, sponsored by COINS, aglobal provider of business systems andservices to the construction industry, isone of eight First Women Awards whichcelebrate high achieving women from avariety of business sectors.

BBC presenter Clare Balding announcedthe winner whilst Beverley James,Marketing Director for COINS, was there topresent the award to Diane. Bev said,"COINS is pleased to be associated withthe First Women Awards and the first year

of this new category. We were veryimpressed by the high standard of entriesand the number of nominations. Each ofthese women is blazing a trail in their fieldof expertise, breaking down barriers andopening opportunities for others,something which COINS wholly supports."

Diane, the first woman President of theECA in its 100 year history, set up the'Wired for Success' programme during herpresidency. This initiative brings togetherlike-minded organisations to break downthe barriers that prevent women enteringthe electrical sector.

By supporting the First Women in the BuiltEnvironment Award, COINS is keen to raisethe profile and promote thegroundbreaking work performed bywomen in their sector.

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