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This 202 bedroom hotel underpinsDe Vere Venues’ growth strategy,while the combined options of theEMCC and Orchard Hotel willnow provide a totally integratedsolution for both UK andinternational meetings and eventsincluding training, team buildingactivities, product launches andconferences.

The Orchard Hotel, a state-of-the-art eco-hotel, openend its doors on22nd November 2012. Stylish andcontemporary, the Orchard Hotelis sited within the University ofNottingham’s 300 acres ofstunning landscaped parklandand is ideal for business andleisure travel alike.

The city of Nottingham is a keybusiness hub in the heart ofEngland with excellent transportlinks, to both the north and southof the UK but also to Europe viathe West Midlands Airport. Morethan 240,000 international visitorschoose to visit and stay inNottingham according toVisitBritain every year makingNottingham one of the mostpopular business destinations inthe UK.

Tony Dangerfield, CEO of De VereVenues comments, “The OrchardHotel is fantastic new addition toour portfolio representing asignificant investment by theUniversity in the city ofNottingham. At De Vere Venues

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De Vere Venues launches contemporary, eco-friendlyhotel onsite at the East Midlands Conference Centre

we are committed to extensivelyincreasing our already impressivevenue portfolio, and this newbeautiful hotel will make the EastMidlands Conference Centre acomplete, one stop venue to fulfiland exceed all our guests’expectations.”

Built to the highest environmentalstandards, the Orchard Hotelfeatures state-of-the-art technologyto reduce carbon emissions. Theproject’s commitment to thesurrounding environment isfurther reflected in its high levelof sustainability. The hotel hasachieved an ‘Excellent’ ratingunder the Building ResearchEstablishment EnvironmentalAssessment Method (BREEAM),which recognises low-impactbuildings that incorporate the bestenvironmental practice.

The hotel will incorporatesustainable features including agreen roof system, photovoltaicpanels, smart buildingmanagement systems and energyefficient lighting, glazing andventilation systems.

Pro-Vice Chancellor forEnvironment and Infrastructure,Professor Karen Cox, comments,“The University is proud to openThe Orchard as a unique andenvironmentally-driven additionto our conferencing facilities. It isa beautifully designed complex,funded entirely by the University,and will be available for use byconference delegates, universityvisitors, local businesses and thegeneral public.”

Features and benefits

• The Orchard Hotel offers 202bedrooms, including 55 areexecutive suites and 5 accessiblebedrooms

• The Orchard Hotel featuresBramley’s, a 160 seat brasserie-style restaurant as well as a bararea

• Four meeting and trainingrooms offer space for up to 20delegates

• The venue features accessibleroof-top gardens, a glass atrium

reception and lobby which isflooded with natural daylight,floor-to-ceiling windows, bespokefurniture and unique decorthroughout

• An executive lounge, leading toan exclusive roof-top garden isreserved for those staying inexecutive accommodation

• Mezzanine level provides astunning area for private hire inthe evening for up to 100

• On site gym facilities

• The East Midlands ConferenceCentre offers flexible meetingspace accommodating between 10and 850 delegates, with 21 flexiblemeeting rooms, state-of-the-artaudio-visual equipment, free WiFithroughout

De Vere Venues, the UK’s number one for meetings, training and conference space iscelebrating the official launch of the £20million Orchard Hotel, adjacent to the EastMidlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, which has been officially awarded a BREEAMrating of Excellent.

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This 202 bedroom hotelunderpins De Vere Venues’growth strategy, while thecombined options of the EMCCand Orchard Hotel will nowprovide a totally integratedsolution for both UK andinternational meetings andevents including training, teambuilding activities, productlaunches and conferences.

The Orchard Hotel, a state-of-the-art eco-hotel, openend its doors on22nd November 2012. Stylish andcontemporary, the Orchard Hotelis sited within the University ofNottingham’s 300 acres ofstunning landscaped parklandand is ideal for business andleisure travel alike.


Tony Dangerfield, CEO of De VereVenues comments, “The OrchardHotel is fantastic new addition toour portfolio representing asignificant investment by theUniversity in the city of








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Nottingham. At De Vere Venueswe are committed to extensivelyincreasing our already impressivevenue portfolio, and this newbeautiful hotel will make the EastMidlands Conference Centre acomplete, one stop venue to fulfiland exceed all our guests’expectations.”

Built to the highest environmentalstandards, the Orchard Hotelfeatures state-of-the-art technologyto reduce carbon emissions. Theproject’s commitment to thesurrounding environment isfurther reflected in its high levelof sustainability. The hotel hasachieved an ‘Excellent’ ratingunder the Building ResearchEstablishment EnvironmentalAssessment Method (BREEAM),which recognises low-impactbuildings that incorporate the bestenvironmental practice. The hotel will incorporatesustainable features including agreen roof system, photovoltaicpanels, smart buildingmanagement systems and energyefficient lighting, glazing andventilation systems.


Features and benefits

• The Orchard Hotel offers 202bedrooms, including 55 areexecutive suites and 5 accessiblebedrooms









De Vere Venues, the UK’s number one for meetings, training and conference space is celebratingthe official launch of the £20million Orchard Hotel, adjacent to the East Midlands ConferenceCentre, Nottingham, which has been officially awarded a BREEAM rating of Excellent.

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IN THIS ISSUE Ecobuild PreviewExCeL, London

Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7March 2013

Visit www.ecobuild.co.uk foryour free ticket.

Stormsaver have announced thatthey will be offering free tickets toEcobuild 2013 by registering ontheir website. Ecobuild will takeplace between the 5th and 7th ofMarch and is the UKs’ largestevent for sustainable design andconstruction.

Lisa Farnsworth, Sales Director forStormsaver highlights, “Ecobuild2012 was a huge success forStormsaver, the team are veryexcited for this year’s event. This

year we will be discussingcommercial and domesticrainwater harvesting systems. Wewill be talking to visitors abouthow our systems can be installedalong with the enviromental andfinancial benefits of rainwaterharvesting. We have been busydeveloping new literature andother giveaways for the exhibition.

We have recently celebrated our10th birthday in January and arekeen to share our product

FREE TICKETS to seeStormsaver at Ecobuild 2013

development and expandingknowledge with our visitors.Stormsaver will be exhibiting rightnext to the Ecobuild Arena at standS1552. For free tickets visithttp://www.stormsaver.com/Lates t - R a i n w a t e r - H a r v e s t i n g -News/come-visit-us-at-ecobuild-2013-for-free

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Polypipe Ventilationexpands heat recoveryrange at EcobuildStand N3530

Following the successful launchof the Silavent Green Line HRXMechanical Ventilation HeatRecovery (MVHR) appliance,Polypipe Ventilation will beadding to the range with a highlyefficient and larger unit at thisyear's Ecobuild.

The new HRX2 features marketleading heat exchange efficiencyand extremely low specific fanpower (SFP) for optimal energyusage whilst still retaining fullairflow performance, therebyhelping to recover a home's wasteheat and deliver a higher SAPrating. Suitable for largerproperties, the high performancelevels of the HRX2 make it idealfor installation in self-build andpremium private developments.

Manufactured in the UK, the new2010 Building Regulationscompliant and SAP Q listed HRXappliances have also beendesigned for simple installationand operation.


NAPIT ExpressesEnthusiasm OverGreen Deal LaunchThe much discussed “Green Deal”initiative was launched onMonday 28th January, designed tosave householders and businessesmoney on their energy bills andimprove their energy efficiency.NAPIT believes this can helpbring homes out of fuel poverty,help reduce the country’s carbonfootprint and provide a muchneeded boost to the energyefficiency industry.

Through the Green Deal,householders and businesses willbe able to pay for certain energyefficient improvements throughtheir energy bills, withoutexceeding the savings made as aresult of the improvements. Forexample, should a householderwant to install double glazedwindows in their home, they canhave this work paid for throughthe Green Deal scheme and havetheir costs covered through theirreduced energy bills.

A Green Deal cashback incentivehas been available since 14thJanuary, with the energy efficienthome improvement installationslaunched on the 28th January.

NAPIT Certification is a UKAS-accredited organisation whichprovides Green Deal Certificationfor Installers and AssessorOrganisations. NAPIT Trainingoffer training for Green DealAdvisors.

NAPIT Director of StandardsDivision, David Cowburn, said:“We are highly enthusiastic aboutthe launch of Green Deal and

what it means for the industryand householders across thecountry. Householders haveaccess to affordable, energyefficient measures for the first timeand this will have a positiveimpact on the energy efficiencyindustry. Also, it will help toreduce this country’s carbonfootprint.”

As well as leading to lower costenergy bills, the Department forEnergy and Climate Change(DECC) also fully expect theGreen Deal to provide a jobs boostfor “green” industries, inparticular, the insulation industry.Ed Davey, the Energy and ClimateSecretary, said. "All our estimatesshow that the Green Deal willincrease the number of jobs of thenext few years... to about 60,000 -that's nearly over double theamount of people working in theinsulation industry now.”

Ever since being written intoGovernment legislation on 1stOctober, the scheme has beenwidely debated in the press andin Parliament, as people havebeen unsure about the impact itwill have.

According to a recent poll, aboutone in five people (19%), aren’taware of the Green Deal. Despitethis, consumers are becomingmore concerned with energyefficiency, with 67% interested inmaking their home more energyefficient with 86% seeing lowerbills as the key benefit.Therefore, with a greaterawareness of the scheme, thebenefits will become clear to thesehomeowners who are looking tosave money on their energy billsthrough energy efficiency.

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Ancon brings low energyfixing innovation toEcobuild 20132012 Queen’s Award Winner,Ancon, has chosen Ecobuild toshowcase the latest innovativestructural fixing solutions that arehelping to change the way thatsustainable low energy buildingsare designed and constructed.

Solutions on show will includelow thermal conductivity cavitywall ties, such as the Ancon

TeploTie, an innovative basalt-fibre tie used in manygroundbreaking low-energydevelopments; and new StaifixRT2 275mm, the first high thermalperformance Type 2 stainless steelwall tie to enable the use of150mm wide insulated cavities inmulti-storey low energyconstruction.

Also featured will be a range ofAncon Thermal Breaks, designedto reduce thermal bridging atbalcony connections, brickworksupport brackets and other areaswhere thermal continuity of thebuilding envelope is typicallycompromised. Stand Number N1110

Smart Architectural Aluminium isto showcase a number of newproducts at this year’s Ecobuildexhibition, as well as presentingits sustainability credentials. Thecompany will use the exhibitionto unveil its drive to become acarbon neutral business includingplans to be energy self-sufficient.Previewing the company’s plans,Managing Director EddieRobinson said: “Over recent years,we have implemented a range ofenvironmental policies andprocedures including an ISO14001Environmental ManagementSystem and the introduction of

strict recycling protocols.

“As part of our future expansionprogramme, we plan to developour manufacturing site in the UK– which will see capacity increaseby more than 50% and theworkforce almost double. Thiswill also see the installation oftwo wind turbines on site,

allowing us to generate onehundred percent of our powerlocally. We will be the only UK-based manufacturer with thecapability of extruding, finishingand distributing aluminiumprofiles from a single site and intotal, these developments will helpreduce our carbon footprint byaround 750,000 tonnes each year.That’s roughly the equivalentamount that an average car wouldproduce driving round theequator – 90,000 times!”Stand N210

Grundfos take a standat EcobuildGrundfos Pumps will once again be playing a centralrole at Ecobuild. The 2013 event is expected to attractin excess of 60,000 visitors which makes it the world’sbiggest event for sustainable design, constructionand the built environment.

Pumps account for 10% of the world’s electricityconsumption and two thirds of the installed base use60% more energy than necessary. With the fantasticmix of new and existing eco-products on show fromGrundfos Pumps including the new award winninghighly acclaimed MAGNA3 and ALPHA2 circulatorsand the SOLOLIFT2 collectively mean that Grundfoswill have a great story to tell and an important role

to play at this key exhibition.Visit us at stand N2550 and find out more aboutGrundfos’ commitment to the ongoingenvironmental journey for yourself.Stand N2550 � enquiry 104

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Biomass for buildingslarge and small fromEuroheatWith the take-up of biomass soaring,particularly in the commercial sector,2012 was a good year for Euroheat.2013 looks set to offer yet moresuccess for this leading wood-heating specialist, not least due tothe introduction of the long awaiteddomestic Renewable Heat Incentive(RHI). A regular at Ecobuild, thisyear Euroheat will be showcasing itsrange of boilers and stoves,including the latest in domestic

pellet power, the K10, an automaticboiler which offers outputs of 10kW– 26kW – perfect for the average-sized family home.

“The K10 is a great choice for manyhomeowners considering movingaway from fossil fuels; our mostcompetitively priced pellet boiler, itpresents an excellent alternative,particularly for those who havepreviously relied on oil,” said SimonHolden, co-founder of Euroheat.Stand no: 3730



Marmox at EcobuildMarmox Specialist BuildingProducts will be exhibiting at thisyear’s Ecobuild. Well known asexperts in insulation –waterproofing, sound minimising,

thermal insulation andfireproofing – Marmox will showa wide and diverse array ofproducts including several recentadditions to their range.

Especially featured will be thelightweight Multiboard range thatis equally suited to wetroomapplications and for soundinsulation elsewhere in the home.Multiboards are EPS coated onboth sides with close-wovenfibreglass finished in a cementpolymer mortar that is completelyimpervious to water penetration.

They are easily installed, very lightyet strong enough to hold tiles upto 62kg/sq.m., twice theloadbearing of plasterboard.Additionally specialised insulationproducts will be demonstratedsuch as Showerlay panels ideal forcreating sloping floors inwetrooms ready for tiling,Thermal Bridging Blocks for areaswhere load-bearing insulatedwalling is required, Bath PanelKits and many others.Stand N1210


Smart to ShowcaseSustainable Systems

Marshallsat Ecobuild 2013

Come and join theMarshalls team at this year’sEcobuild, where they will bedemonstrating the superiorperformance of Ferrocast® streetfurniture.Ferrocast® has become anincreasingly popular materialchoice for a wide range of streetfurniture applications because ofits looks, strength, high durability,low maintenance, designflexibility, and value for money.Whilst capable of exactlyreplicating the appearance of Cast

Iron, Ferrocast®, manufactured inthe UK, offers so much more, witha wide range of benefits over the

older material, which is nowrarely available from a UKfoundry. In fact, Marshallschallenges you to visit the standand see if you can tell thedifference between the twomaterials.Ferrocast® is an engineering gradepolymer originally developed foruse in North Sea Oil applications.These harsh environments wereperfect testing grounds to provethat Ferrocast® would be ideal foruse as a street furniture materialcapable of withstanding therigourous conditions of the urbanenvironment. Stand S1620 � enquiry 108


Synseal treads agreen path to EcobuildSynseal Extrusions will be exhibiting atEcobuild this year, to promote its widerange of environmentally focussed productsand initiatives.

The leading PVC-U systems supplier hasdeveloped a range of plastic thermalreinforcements for its Legend, Synerjy andShield profiles which are made from 100%recycled material, and have been designedto make windows more energy efficientthan those reinforced with steel.

Investing in recycled products such asPTR’s can cut down on window fabricationcosts, increase profit, and still meet thecriteria set down by the revised BuildingRegulations. Other advantages of PTR’sover steel are that they eradicate corrosionproblems; are less expensive and lighter; areeasier and faster to fit and looking beyondinstallation to the distant future makes theentire PVCU frame 100% recyclable.

Synseal will also be explaining how itswindow profiles have been designed to beas environmentally friendly as possible.

Evolve vertical sliding sash windows, forexample – a popular specification for the

new-build market – have been designedmake it easier for contractors to constructenergy efficient homes with traditionalgood looks.

Similarly, Legend – the comprehensive70mm window and door system designedspecifically for the commercial market place– can be provided in a 100% recycled optionand generates an industry leading1.2W/m2K U-value with further increasesto 0.9W/m2K if 40mm triple glazing isused.

Legend window design options includeSynseal innovations such as recycledreinforcements, multi-chambered heatreduction profiles and a lead free process.

Stand N15� enquiry 102


Flush plates of a newgeneration at Ecobuild

Geberit will be exhibiting atEcobuild 2013 to present andshowcase its new developmentsand innovations ideal for modern,sustainable building designswithin private and publicapplications.

Taking pride of place on StandS349 will be Geberit’s newaddition to its Sigma10 range offlushplates. The new designincorporates the very latest dualflush technology, controlled viainfra-red, and has been styled forthe next generation.

Geberit’s Sigma50 flush plate hasbeen modernised and refreshedby its designer, Christoph Behling.With his new design, Behling hasincorporated gently curvedbuttons and removed the outerframe to create a seamless andtimeless look as well as

introducing a new colour, Umbra.Similarly, the manufacturer’spopular Sigma10 flush plates havealso been given a re-design, andare available in a stainless steelfinish for both the touchless andthe mechanical versions.Boasting water-saving credentialsfor both commercial and domesticsituations the new Geberit’sSigma50 and Sigma10 flush platesare being launched to ensure theymeet modern requirements onboth an aesthetic and practicallevel.Stand S349


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One of Europe's leading producersof foam sealant tapes ISO-Chemiewill be showcasing its range of fastand easy to install highperformance foam sealing tapes atEcobuild 2013.

These will include The ISO-BLOCO Reno self-adhesive sealingsystem, which fits directly into theU or L-recess left from the removalof an old window beforeinstallation of the replacement oneto provide a 100% airtight andvapour barrier seal plus anexternal weather tight seal.

In addition to a new ‘hands on'demonstration display all aboutair tightness, ISO-Chemie will alsobe showing the iso³ system whichprovides three levels of sealing -external seals provide weatherresistance and breathability whilethe intermediate seal providesextra thermal and acousticproperties and the internal one airtightness and humidity regulation.Stand N1220

High performance ecotapes sealed by ISO-Chemie at Ecobuild Horstmann’s latest products use

advanced technology that cancontribute significantly to savingenergy - in many cases as much as10% annually.

Conventional and programmableroom thermostats using the verylatest TPI technology (TimeProportional Integral) have provenfeatures that improve boiler firingefficiency and contributesignificantly to energy savings.

It is TPI technology around whichthe latest HRT room thermostatsand C-Stat programmable room

thermostat ranges are designed.Both controls outperform manyolder styles of thermostat withtheir precise and efficient softwareoptimising the boiler firing regimeso it fires for shorter durations asthe room temperature approachesthe set point. In tests undertakenindependently by the industrybody TACMA, this created thepotential for energy savings in theorder of 10% when used withmodern condensing boilers.

Horstmann also promotes best practice with householders andinstallers that can likewise create

efficiencies and savings.

It is estimated that some 8 millionhomes in the UK are operatingcentral heating systems withcontrols that are rudimentary atbest and also highly inefficient.Stand N2425

Horstmann highlights energy savingcontrols at Ecobuild


IKO PLC’s new products& sustainable offeringat EcobuildIKO PLC will be launching twonew pitched roof products at thisyears’ Ecobuild exhibition. Theyhave been added to IKO’s rangeof sustainable roof engineeringconcepts, which already includesgreen roof systems, photovoltaicenergy roof systems and heatreflective membranes.

IKOslate is a composite roof tilemanufactured from mineralreinforced, 99% recycled and re-engineered materials. Its uniquestructure gives it superior strength

and makes it easier to handle andinstall. IKOslate has the sameaesthetic qualities as slate becausemoulds of quarried slates are usedto form the composite tiles. Eachmould imparts different texturesand patterns to the tile and itsnatural look is enhanced by arealistic “slate grey” finish.Ultimo HS breather membrane isable to cope with the demands oftoday’s house building ininnovative ways which are notpossible with conventionalunderslating membranes. With themajority of membranes focusingsimply on vapour permeability,there can be a danger of moistureoverload as newly occupied (andheated) houses dry out quickly.However, Ultimo HS is anintelligent membrane that candeal with high levels of humidityand is able to absorb and releaselarge amounts of moisture vapourin a measured, effective way.Therefore, the risks associatedwith condensation are virtuallyeliminated with Ultimo HS.Stand S1806

Desso showcases‘Designed forDisassembly’Desso’s theme for this year’sEcobuild is ‘Designed forDisassembly’. Based around thecompany’s commitment toadopting a Cradle to Cradle®approach to sustainability, leadingEuropean carpet manufacturerDesso will be educating visitors atits stand (S720) about the benefitsof moving beyond ‘mere’sustainability to a circulareconomy, where products areproduced that are easy todisassemble, in order to createnew products in an endlessprocess of recycling.

Visitors to the stand will be able tosee images of a number ofdifferent products, all of whichhave been designed withdisassembly in mind and cast avote as to which one they believeto be the best innovation. Voterswho select the most popularproduct will all be entered into aprize draw to win one of theproducts from the shortlist.Stand S720


Carpet Recycling UKpresents specifier focusat Ecobuild 2013Changing attitudes tosustainability in specifyingflooring and the latest resource-efficient products for new andrefurbishment projects will be akey focus for Carpet Recycling UKon Stand S472 and at a seminar onMarch 7th at Ecobuild 2013.

A full information-packed CRUKseminar programme will highlightcurrent developments in carpetrecycling and how carpetmaterials can be used as avaluable new resource forinnovative products and high-endapplications.

Three thought-provoking seminarsessions will examine sustainablepractices in waste carpet recycling,new flooring manufacture andspecification, supported by CRUK,the industry-backed associationfor waste carpet reuse andrecycling.

A key speaker will be RobertPalmer, of Palmer MarketResearch who will discusschanging attitudes tosustainability in specifyingflooring and findings from hisrecent Contract FloorcoveringMarket Report.

Emerging outlets for carpet waste,such as applications in newunderlay and building products,will be covered by CRUK, alongwith Michael Walsh of AngloRecycling and Nick Stillwell ofProtomax.Stand S472

Norbord spotlightsSterling OSB atEcobuild along with afew surprisesSterling OSB will take pride ofplace on the Norbord stand at thisyear’s Ecobuild show. Theversatility of the product will bedemonstrated with new roofingand flooring applicationsexplained. In addition, Norbordwill be introducing a range ofsolutions which meet UKTFA fire-rating requirements for timberframe buildings. Samples and “in

use” models will be available.

OSB : Made entirely from home-grown wood from sustainablymanaged forests, Sterling OSBoutsells all other brands of OSB inthe UK, where it is used for amultitude of applications, frombasement formwork to roof-boarding.

Sterling OSB uses only timberfrom immature trees thinned fromScottish softwood forests. The rawmaterial travels only a shortdistance to Norbord’s Invernessfactory where it is processed usingheat energy generated by theplant’s own biomass boiler. Fuelfor this boiler comprises processresidues – the bark and otherunusable leftovers from themanufacturing process. Stand S1031



Total specification fromAssa Abloy SecuritySolutions at EcobuildASSA ABLOY Security Solutionswill be demonstrating its totalspecification capabilities at thisyear’s Ecobuild exhibition.

Showcasing a ‘360°‘ securitysolution aimed at enhancingsustainable design, as well asdelivering cost-saving andsourcing benefits to theconstruction market, visitors to theASSA ABLOY Security SolutionsStand at N622 will be able tospeak to the door openingsolutions experts about how theycan work together to deliverenvironmentally-sound projects.

The ASSA ABLOY SecuritySolutions display will draw fromits experience across a wide rangeof sectors – from health and

education to commercial andmultiple retail – and incorporateall brands, including UNION,ASSA, Adams Rite and Trimec®. Tina Hughan, Head of Marketingfor ASSA ABLOY UK, said:“Following the success of our firstever Ecobuild last year, we arereturning this year with anoffering specifically aimed atarchitects, specifiers andcontractors looking for securitysolutions that cover all aspects ofproject design and development. Stand N622


Energy efficiency istheme of Schueco’s stand Visitors to Ecobuild 2013 whowant to view the latest advancesin energy-efficient façade, windowand door systems will find a hostof solutions on the stand ofBritain’s leading buildingenvelope specialist, Schueco UKLimited.This year, Schueco UK isdemonstrating how theimpressive thermal valuesroutinely achieved by its highly-

engineered aluminium and steelsystems can help architects, maincontractors and fabricator partnersconstruct buildings that meet orexceed the ever-stricter energy-saving guidelines included in PartL of the Building Regulations.As an example of this, visitors cansee the Schueco ERC 50Renovation Façade (complete witha Schueco AWS 70.BS window),which allows an old commercialor residential building to berefurbished to a high thermalstandard without the need for the

occupants to move out. Anaccompanying film demonstratesthe various steps in the process.Stand S310


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Opening up spaces withReynaers Aluminiumstate-of-the-art glazingsystems at Ecobuild

Challenging expectations atEcobuild 2013, ReynaersAluminium is launching anexciting new product that offers anew approach to sliding systemsalong with the latest in unitisedand inclined curtain wallingsystems.

At the world’s biggest event forsustainable design, constructionand the built environment, otherlatest developments, designed toopen up spaces to the max, willfeature the state-of-the-art CF77Slim Line folding door and thespecially developed cornersolution for the CP130 Lift & Slideduorail sliding door.

The latest addition to the slidingdoor range, facilitates a new,innovative approach that will berevealed for the first time on theEcobuild stand and promises to‘raise the bar’ on design andutilisation.

Also on show, and designed inresponse to increased demandfrom end users and architects foraesthetical solutions to enlarge

spaces, is the Slim Line variant ofthe CF77 sliding door which offersa highly reliable, yet flexibleoption to maximise openingswhilst maintaining a high level ofinsulation.

The new corner closing solutionfor the CP130, Lift & Slide duorailsliding door, now makes itpossible to open up spaceswithout any fixed corner element.In combination with the system’slow threshold, interior spaces cannow be comfortably extended tothe outside with no barrier. Aperfect solution for high trafficareas such as restaurants, it alsomaintains high weather resistancelevels, meeting EU standards.Stand N550


Johnson & Starley’ssustainable, energyefficient heating andventilation systems onshow Sustainable Solutions Under oneRoof’ will be the theme ofJohnson & Starley’s participationat Ecobuild 2013.

The company will highlight itscomprehensive range of highlyenergy efficient heating andventilation solutions for residentialproperties.

The new super-efficient QuanTeccondensing combi boiler withintegral passive flue gas heatrecovery will be a major attractionfor Ecobuild visitors, alongsidethis will be the company’s latestinnovations in high efficiencyWarm Air Heating.

Also on show will be Gencair HPTair to water heat pumps,developed for comfort heatingwhen integrated within traditionalresidential heating systems. Theywork by converting latent energyfrom outside air into high-gradeheat that can be used for domesticheating and hot water.

For ventilation, and with today’sneed for energy conservation, theQ-Vent HR 160 and Q-Vent HR260whole house mechanicalventilation systems are up to 95%efficient and meet therequirements of developersbuilding towards the code forsustainable homes.

LE 155 and LE 250 whole househeat recovery systems recover heatenergy and provide essential airquality management. Theyincorporate energy efficient EC fanmotors with running costs aroundjust half of AC fans. The CE300central extract systems for wholehouse ventilation can achieveairflows of 300 m³/hour andinclude EC fan motors for optimalenergy savings.Stand N550 � enquiry 121



‘Did you know’ the Epwin Groupwill be exhibiting at Ecobuild?Epwin Group will be revealing allat Ecobuild 2013 with itsinteractive ‘Did you know’

exhibit. During the event, the lowmaintenance building productsspecialist will unveil a number ofnew and never-shown-beforeproducts. Visitors to the standwill be able to learn about thediversity of the Group, itsofferings, and facts about PVC-U.They will also have the chance to

win a Tablet device!Chairman of the Epwin Group,Jim Rawson said: “With over 30low-maintenance buildingproducts businesses and 2400employees, the Epwin Groupoffers a vast array of products andservices. We are known for ourPVC-U products but that meansfar more than a window orconservatory. We are innovativein our manufacture and wasteprocesses allowing us to be at theforefront of PVC-U recycling. Westrive to exceed the expectationsof legislation and compliance, andoffer homeowners, tenants,landlords and developers’ long-life, low maintenance productswith financial reward andenvironmental conformity.Stand N1310 � enquiry 120


‘Freedom in lighting’with Helvar at Ecobuild

Leading European lighting controlmanufacturer Helvar, will beexhibiting at Ecobuild for the firsttime in 2013. On Stand S220 thecompany will be showcasing itswide range of energy saving

lighting control products andsystems for residential,commercial and hospitalityapplications.

Helvar is a leading-edgedeveloper of products that aim todeliver the benefits of LEDlighting technology to widestpossible audience. PeterRowledge, UK Sales Manager,sees Ecobuild as a key event foreducating the architectural, andconstruction community on theseemerging trends in the lightingsector:“LED technology is at the centreof the drive for companies and

organisations looking to reducetheir carbon footprint. While thereis an enormous amount ofpotential for savings to be made,whether in new-build orrefurbishment projects, architectsand designers need crediblepartners to deliver on thosepromises. That is us, and atEcobuild 2013, I’m lookingforward to meeting delegates anddiscussing how our lightingproducts and services can helpthem meet their energy savinggoals.” Stand S220


Leading building materials manufacturerLafarge Tarmac has announced that it willjoin forces with the Concrete Centre atEcobuild in March to give visitors aninteractive experience of sustainableconstruction like none before.

The revolutionary ‘feature’ stand willinvolve four themed sections drawntogether under the collective SustainAbletheme. Each section will be dedicated todifferent aspects of sustainability acrossLafarge Tarmac, in its Cement, Readymix

and Aggregates & Asphalt businesses.

These four sections – innovation,construction, manufacturing and legacy –will take visitors on an interactive journeyto give them an insight into concretethrough Lafarge Tarmac operations and thecontribution that the industry and thecompany’s developments continue to makein helping the concrete constructionindustry increasingly sustainable.

Experts will be on hand in the innovation

section to give visitors a feel for LafargeTarmac’s pioneering research anddevelopment, while the construction sectionwill showcase sustainable product solutionsalongside examples of their effectiveapplication.

Visitors who are interested in LafargeTarmac’s company-wide initiatives canlearn about the latest techniques beingapplied in energy and waste managementin the manufacturing section. The legacysection will provide an insight into majorinvestments Lafarge Tarmac is making toregenerate former construction sites in asustainable way that encouragesbiodiversity and benefits local communities,businesses and future generations.

Central to the two-storey stand will be aseminar space where experts from LafargeTarmac and the Concrete Centre will give

bite-sized workshops on a range of topicsto help attendees apply new skills and ideasto their work – an exciting first for LafargeTarmac at Ecobuild.

Lafarge Tarmac is also offering visitors thechance to help shape the content of itsEcobuild presence by tweeting topics orquestions they would like to be covered inthe seminars – or in one-to-one ‘ConcreteClinics’ with experts on the stand. LafargeTarmac is asking people to tweet their ideasto @LoveCement, @love_concrete@love_aggregates or @love_asphalt.


Lafarge Tarmac teams up withConcrete Centre at Ecobuild

SHOW VISITORS INVITED TO MASTERCLASSES WITH THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

A. Proctor Group attendEcobuild

The A Proctor Group ofBlairgowrie will be exhibiting atthe Ecobuild exhibition within theScottish Pavilion. The stand willshowcase the Group’s latestproducts and solutions to enterthe market for 2013. This will

include Wraptite-SA, a self-adhered, air tight vapourpermeable membrane that is acost effective layer used on theouter face of the buildingenvelope. The membrane isquickly and easily installed onsite; the breathable adhesivefurther increases the air tightnessdue to no requirement formechanical fixings. The Groupwill also exhibit a proto-type oftheir new ‘Profloor Offsite 38’acoustic floor cassette solution,and Spacetherm, our space savingthin insulation. Stand S1010, S1110


BSRIA can help withBuilding RegsCompliance at EcobuildCompliance with the increasinglystringent demands of the BuildingRegulations is a concern for allmembers of the Industry frommulti-national giants down to theone-man self employed builder.Not only will the latest testingequipment be on display but alsoBSRIA’s specialist staff will be onhand to discuss problems andsuggest lines of action toovercome them. Particularlyfeatured will be equipment toensure compliance with the latestBuilding Regs Part F coveringdomestic ventilation performancebut also procedures forcompliance with Part L dealing

with Airtightness [always a trickyarea] and Part E handlingAcoustics will be exhaustivelycovered.

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Kemper Systemshowcases complete

sustainable roofing solutionsKemper System’s stand (S1930) at this year’s Ecobuild (5-7 March) will markthe company’s return to the show for the second time building on the success of

last year’s Ecobuild with its Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free liquid waterproofing system and Stratex Warm Roof System.

The past year has seen a 33% growth insales for the hard-wearing and durablewaterproofing membrane, which bonds toalmost any substrate to create a totallyseamless, monolithic, U/V stable,elastomeric membrane. Based on an 80%castor-oil formulation derived fromsustainable sources, the liquid system alsoincorporates a flexible non-wovenreinforcement fleece, which ismanufactured using a 25% recycled plasticbottle content. As the resin saturates thefleece in a single application process, thecured membrane cannot delaminate.Offered with a 20-year warranty, theground-breaking system is both solvent-free and odourless, making it not onlyideal for sustainable new builds but alsoperfect for upgrades to occupied buildingsas the lack of nuisance odours means thatwork can be carried out while the buildingremains in normal use. Suitable forapplication on top of virtually all existingroofing materials, eco-friendly Kemperol2K-PUR can even help to prevent excessivewaste from being sent to landfill duringroof upgrades by avoiding the need tostrip out the existing substrate.

Complementing the sustainabilitycredentials of the Kemperol 2K-PURsystem, Kemper System’s Stratex WarmRoof System offers a completely integratedwarm roof system that incorporatesprimers, vapour barrier, insulation andwaterproofing with a range of optionalsurfacing. Featuring a rigid PIR insulationboard with a unique tongue and grooveinterlocking joint, the system significantlyreduces cold bridging and gives a muchsmoother surface finish.Kemper System will also be showcasingthe company’s Kempergro Green RoofSystem, a three-section system comprisinga reservoir attenuation composite, growing

medium and vegetation. The reservoirattenuation layer includes an upper filterfleece, central reservoir core and lowerprotection fleece, which are manufacturedfrom 90% recycled materials and factorybonded to maximise performance andsimplify installation. Suitable for use withthe Kemperol 2K PUR waterproofingmembrane, Kempergro has a growingmedium that is 100% composed ofrecycled brick, tiles and green compost,which is processed and graded to supportan extensive range of sedum, meadow andlawn roof media.

Visitors to Kemper System’s stand will beable to see how each of the systems havebeen used in practice, including how theKemperol 2K-PUR waterproofingmembrane and Stratex Warm Roof Systemhave been used together on various highprofile projects. There will also be anumber of display areas where visitors tothe stand will be able to view samples ofthe cured product to experience first handthe flexibility and durability it offers.

Comments managing director of KemperSystem, Harry Cowell: “Ecobuild was agreat show for us last year and it’s fantasticto see that there is such a strong appetitefor genuinely sustainable products and ecosolutions amongst both specifiers and endusers. The growth in Kemperol 2K-PURand our Stratex Warm Roof System reallydemonstrates that specifiers are no longerplaying lip service to sustainableconstruction but are genuinely puttingsustainability at the heart of our builtenvironment: Kemper System is delightedto be part of that move towards a greenerfuture.”For further company information visitwww.kempersystem.co.uk

Kemper System’s innovative Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free and odourless system is the first solvent-free wet-on-wet cold liquid waterproofing system available on the UKmarket and remains the only product of its kind available.

Flowcrete will be giving an insight into itsGREEN Floorzone – one of the mostsustainable and complete flooringsolutions available from a singlemanufacturer – at Ecobuild 2013.

A model of the system, which features thesubstrate through to final floor finish, withthe option of underfloor heating andsound-proofing built-in, will be on theflooring manufacturer’s stand.

Ideal for new build and refurbishmentprojects, GREEN Floorzone is a single-source, single-warranty floor build-upprogramme, which features a number ofsustainable flooring options includingchoices in resin floor finish and self-levelling screed, as well as an energy-saving underfloor heating system andnoise reducing acoustic layer.

All seamless resin floor finishes aresupported by Flowcrete’s market-leadingand newly enhanced Isocrete Floor Screedsrange, which have been given a greenmakeover with a new formulation freefrom Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC),and manufactured from a high percentageof recycled raw materials.

An optional element of The GREENFloorzone involves the Isowarmunderfloor heating system, which offersenergy efficient savings of up to 30 per cent

compared to conventional heating systems.

Another optional feature, which representsthe first stage of the floorzone build-up, isIsocrete Acoustic Foam, which reducessound transfer between floors, a feature ofsignificant benefit for multi-leveloccupancy buildings.

The services of Flowcrete’s internal projectmanagement division can also beimplemented, to ensure the flooringinstallation is completed to the higheststandards, on time and on budget.

Ian Jones, Marketing Manager of FlowcreteUK, said: “The GREEN Floorzone enablesspecifiers to seamlessly meet the moststringent green construction ratings, suchas BREEAM.

“The single source nature of The GREENFloorzone also offers further sustainabilitybenefits, with all products arriving on sitefrom one source, with no wastage, and justone contractor responsible for the entireinstallation – all covered by one Flowcretewarranty.

Specifers can learn more about GREENFloorzone in a video athttp://www.flowcrete.co.uk/floorzone-solution/green-floorzone.aspx Stand S450

Flowcrete’s GREEN Floorzone Solution At Ecobuild


STEICO introduces newgeneration sarking boards atECOBUILD 2013 STEICO has expanded its range of woodfibre sarking boards with new products forapplications in both new build andrenovation projects. STEICO universal dry is produced usinga modern dry process and has a thermalconductivity of 0.043 W/m*K. Withthicknesses available from 35mm to160mm “STEICO universal dry” ispredominantly for new build projects. In addition STEICO has also expanded itsrange of sarking boards for renovationprojects with STEICO special dry whichcan be utilised for energy efficient roofrenovations from the outside and isavailable in standard thicknesses up to200mm and upon request a thickness of300mm is available. Thanks to its lowthermal conductivity of 0.041 W/m*k

Renovations to Passive House level can beachieved. Alongside its existing range of wet processboards which offer excellent soundinsulation and summer heat protection,the new dry process boards are lightweight, have high durability and offerreduced thermal conductivity. STEICOsnew range of wet and dry process boardstherefore cover all the possible technicalrequirements of modern building. With the new introductions STEICOnow offer the largest selection of woodfibre sarking boards on the market. Stand S912


Aereco will be introducing its groundbreaking DC MVHR system as well asshowing its wide range of innovativeventilation products and systems at theforthcoming Ecobuild Exhibition (5th – 7thMarch at ExCel, London).

Known as the Aereco DXR, this latestinnovation from Aereco will be the firstfully Demand Controlled domestic MVHRsystem to modulate supply and extractairflows. By combining the advantages ofMVHR with DCV, the Aereco DXR will

offer even greater savings on heat-loss,energy consumption, and frequency offilter replacement, without compromisingcomfort and Indoor Air Quality.

The Aereco DXR has been specificallydeveloped to automatically adjustventilation rates on a room by room basisaccording to measured demand, ratherthan relying on constant or centrallycontrolled airflows.Stand N2615

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Aggregate cladding panels from Steni UK were specified forone of the UK’s first operational zerocarbon buildings for arange of reasons ranging from aesthetics to practicality.

Some 600m² of Steni’s sparkling white Nature panels, which are manufacturedfrom a fibreglass reinforced polymer composite with a surface of aggregatednatural stones, were used as a rainscreen system at the landmark myplaceyouth centre in the London borough of Havering.

The £4million project is the town’s first operational zero-carbon building andone of the first of its kind in the UK. It has delivered a BREEAM Excellentrating with energy efficient features such as natural ventilation anddaylighting, high insulation levels and solar panels.

The Steni Nature panels, which were face-fixed with colour-coded screwsand the lower levels finished with an anti-graffiti coating, were specified byarchitects Jacobs for main contractor Apollo Property Services Group for atrio of main reasons.

Available in 17 different natural stone colours and up to five different gradesincluding the micro-fine used at myplace, the panels are water, impact andUV-resistant. As a rainscreen system, they are also installed as a dry tradeand as such are not subject to the vagaries of the British weather.

Designed in the form of a caterpillar, to represent change and development,with a curved timber and steel roof, the 2,000m² building comprises a danceand music performance hall which has used curved glulam timber beamsto create a double-height space. In addition, it features a recording studio,bike workshop, computer suite, juice bar, café, crèche and informationservice.

Jacobs’ design was approved over four others by the centre’s youth boardwho met with Shelley Smith fortnightly to check the project’s progress. Itsdevelopment was the result of the Harold Hill Ambitions consultation whereresidents said they wanted more for young people to do.

“Havering Council’s aspirations for the building were inspirational from thestart,” said Shelley Smith.

Catering for 11 to 21-year-olds but with a particular focus on 14 to 19-year-olds, the centre replaces the former Albemarle centre and was funded bygrants from the Big Lottery and Veolia Cleanaway Trust as well as fundingfrom the London Borough of Havering. It is part of the council’s multi-million£ Harold Hill Ambitions scheme which aims to regenerate the area

Steni UKUnits 1-4 Vauxhall Industrial Estate,

Ruabon, Wrexham LL14 6HA

[email protected] www.steni.co.uk

Project architect Shelley Smithsaid: “We specified the Stenipanels due to their speed ofinstallation, ability to be easilyreplaced and the fact they aremore aesthetic than render. Wealso needed a panel that wastough and durable for theenvironment.”

A landmark youth centreeatures “natural” rainscreencladding from Steni UK


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James Latham is now offeringDendrolight, a unique three-layercomposite material that gives extralightness and stability to naturalsolid wood.

JAMES LATHAMLIGHTENS THE LOADFOR RETAILERS WITHSUSTAINABLE OPTION

For more information on Latham’sextensive product range please phone0116 257 3415, [email protected] or visitwww.lathamtimber.co.uk


Rockfon makes quick-service restaurant moresustainable Catering for athletes and visitors at theworld’s largest sporting event involvedconstruction of the largest quick-servicerestaurant in the world. Designed to betemporary, the building had to be trulysustainable, so everything from thefurniture and kitchen equipment to lightbulbs and switches was transferred to othernew and existing outlets across the UK afterthe event. This accounted for around 75%of the building, with almost everything elsebeing recycled, including the colourfulRockfon ceiling tiles.

A re-use or recycle policy was applied toevery item possible in the restaurant. Whenit came to the ceilings, it was felt that thetiles might be damaged after installationand subsequent removal, making it moredifficult to re-use them.

Around 1200m2 of Rockfon’s 1200x600mmBlack ceiling tiles were specified for therestaurant to enhance the design andatmosphere of the space. The tiles also offervery high sound absorption, which isessential for busy fast-food outlets, alongwith excellent fire safety and resistance tohumidity. 480m2 of Rockfon Color-all Beigetiles were also supplied to a smaller outleton site.

Rockfon’s new Color-all range comprises34 colours from subtle to bold, withimproved surface smoothness and a mattfinish to give colours their true expression.

Most importantly for the temporaryoutlet,all Rockfon ceiling tiles are fully recyclable.

Rockfon worked closely with the maincontractor, Barlow Group, to coordinate thereturn of all the ceilings to the Rockwoolfactory in South Wales when the restaurantswere decommissioned. The 24 pallets ofreturned materials were then crushed andcombined with raw materials to create newRockwool insulation products.

This process is more than just recycling, it’supcycling, since the resulting products areof equal quality to those made entirely fromnew or virgin materials.


With an annual energy bill of £1.4m for non-tenant areas,the owners of Bluewater will use software developed bySefaira (http://www.sefaira.com/) to lower its costs andcarbon footprint, which is currently equivalent to 14,000homes.

“These sorts of figures are typical across the retail industry,”said Sefaira CEO Mads Jensen. “Combined, the country’s40 biggest shopping centres consume about £40m of energyannually. Our challenge is to raise the efficiency atBluewater – halve its energy consumption – to make it anindustry leader.”

Using its ground breaking technology, Sefaira has beguncrunching huge amounts of data from Bluewater thatinfluences the centre’s carbon footprint such as the buildingfabric, heating and cooling systems, lighting, as well asdaylight and building controls.“The process starts with pinpointing inefficiencies acrossthe public areas of the centre’s 1.6m square feet of floor

area,” said Mads Jensen. “Then over the next two monthswe will work closely with the Bluewater team to design aprogramme of upgrades and improvements to unlockmaximum savings at minimum cost – before sequencingthese enhancements in the most capital efficient waypossible.”

Describing Sefaira’s groundbreaking approach as “anexciting, integrated, holistic way to enhance energyefficiency”, Lend Lease – who manage and part ownBluewater – said the approach may be extended out acrossother parts of its property portfolio.

“Over the past years we have worked very hard to manageenergy use at our retail centres, achieving reductions ofaround 20 percent,” said Pascal Mittermaier, Head ofSustainability for Europe, Middle East and Africa at LendLease. “But we are reaching the limits of what traditionalmethods can achieve. If we want to make another majorstep, we need to rethink our overall approach.”

“Traditionally building operators have taken a piecemeal approach to managing facilities. For example by focusingon lighting one year, doors the next and the boiler system

the year after, it's possible to capture regular efficiencies ofbetween two and three percent.

“Bluewater has been successful here achieving significantreductions – but now we need a different approach.”

"But what we are now embarking on with Sefaira is a deep,integrated analysis of huge amounts of data – and thensequencing the changes in such a way as to deliversubstantial savings for a significantly smaller capital outlay.

“Our ambition is to reduce common energy use by 50percent – saving us and our clients money and reducingthe centre’s carbon footprint even further.”

GOING GREEN- radical new technology tohalve Bluewater's massive

energy billWork has begun to halve the seven-figure energy bill at Bluewater, the leading

retail, leisure and events destination, and transform it into Europe’s mostenergy efficient retail complex.

An innovative product - which is alsoincredibly easy to process - Dendrolightis manufactured entirely from renewablematerials. The panels are produced to becombined with any surface layer, offeringnew design possibilities to the interiordesign, furniture and constructionsectors. The key feature of the product lies in theunique manufacturing process. Its

middle-layer is made of Spruceor Pine which are gluedtogether in perpendicularangles and sliced into layersthat can be surfaced with solidwood, plywood and MDF.As well as producing a material

that offers exceptional stability, theinnovative manufacturing processutilised by Dendrolight reduces theweight of solid wood by 40% reaching aslow as 250kg/m3. In addition,Dendrolight offers a number of otherbenefits including low swellingcharacteristics, high surface rigidity and

good screw holding. Plus, during production of theDendrolight core, 1m3 of raw timber ismade into 0.65m3 of sawdust for biomasfuel pellets, therefore producing 1.4m3 ofproduct from just 1m3 of raw timber.Latham’s director, Andrew Wright,commented, “We have a great trackrecord for bringing new and innovativeproducts to the market and Dendrolightticks all the boxes for us. As well asbeing highly sustainable, it offers interiordesigners, furniture makers and theconstruction sector another option whichgoes beyond the borders set by thestructural and technical characteristics ofsolid wood.”

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The Log Cabin Company completes Nursery Building on time and on budget The Log Cabin Company were delighted to announce completion of a Bespoke SchoolNursery Building at Holmsdale Manor Childrens Nursery in Ibstock, Leicestershire.

Ground work commenced early July after weunder took all planning and buildingpermissions required by the local authority.

Foundation work and concrete pad werecompleted, due to site access restrictions wehad to unload the building from a lorry usinga 120ft reach crane. Eventually theconstruction of the building began 1st ofAugust and the main shell went up verysmoothly.

We started talking to the owners just afterchristmas 2012 and quickly realised that thisLog cabin project would be testing but justwhat we were set up to do. We soon tookdelivery of 1st fix electrics, Central ElectricsLtd, helping them install and trench for a new30mm electric cable with 120mtr run, then wefitted insulation internally 100mm, 75mm and50mm celetex were fitted in the roofs, floorsand walls and fitted matching timber to cover,total wall thickness 192mm.

Final fix electrics followed with guttering andstain added both internally and externally,

Drains, Toilets, Kitchen were also completedfollowed by Slabbing the outside perimeter ofthe building and then adding an Astroturf playarea behind the building.

Fire alarms and emergency exits passed andthen the manitory Bream test followed andpassed with flying colours.

The final operation was to prepare a smallparking area, for this we partnered up withGridforce Ltd of Nottingham and they foundus just the solution we required.

We handed the keys over to ourclients on time allowing them totake another 30 children at the

nursery !

Turn Key Solutions for the project

Project Managers throughout the job

FSC Certified Timber

Richard JacksonManaging Director ofThe Log Cabin Company

enjoyed good fortune with poorweather conditions through thesummer.He said, after all the rain in Julywe feared the project would runover but through careful timemanagement and flexibility ofstaff we delivered the building forthe start of term.

Indeed it was just the type ofproject we enjoy getting our

teeth into Jackson said !

“PROJECTS• Club House• Community Room• Offices• Home office• Gym• Annex• Store• Classroom• Changing room• Mobile home• Cafe• Holiday homes• Spa Building• Smoking Shelter• Nursery• Garages• Study• Art Studio• Studio• Swimming Pool House• Sauna• Play room

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Anne Sheridan, the business manager of the school,

made this statement regarding why the new building

was named ‘The Tree House’: “Sustainability is a very

prominent ethos throughout our school; it is something

that we try to inform all of our students about. We are

happy to announce that we are the first school in

Slough to get a green flag rating; this was one of the

key incentives behind the name. Another factor is that

the school is immersed in nature, entirely surrounded

by trees...so it simply seemed applicable.”

The school opted for a modular building because it

required an increased capacity in a short space of time;

furthermore, the cost of the build was inherently far

less than that of regular construction. Anne Sheridan

also informs us that a great deal of research went into

the building: Word of mouth speaks volumes, and

through a continued correspondence with other schools

in Slough we found that one name featured heavily,

that name was Wernick. we visited other schools that

had recently expanded to take a look at the work that

had taken place and were very impressed with the

results.”

Penn Wood Primary and Nursery Schoolbranches out with new building

'The Tree House'

In line with the eco-friendly ethos of Penn Wood Primary and NurserySchool (PWS) based in Slough, the school has called in the servicesof Wernick to produce a building to meet their ‘sustainable’ themed

criteria, a building justly called ‘The Tree House’.

The primary aged population is at the highestit has been for 50 years, an increase that isunlikely to subside, with primary schoolsexpected to face a further 18% rise in pupils by2020. Discussing the concept of an expansion,head teacher Jane Girle was adamant thatany new building was aesthetically pleasingand a mirror image of the main school building.The other primary objective was to ensure thatthe building conformed to the eco-friendlyphilosophy of the school. Fortunately, the highlyreceptive architects listened and workedalongside the school to produce a new‘sustainable’ building fit for teaching in the 21stcentury.

Constructing 3 new classrooms, together withtwo breakout rooms, Wernick, in conjunctionwith the appointed architects and the school’sown consultant cleverly utilised the space so asto not encroach on the outdoor areas andplaying fields. The cedar wooden cladding wasmatched carefully to the existing building andthe roof of the new building was in line withthe first floor of the main building.

The classrooms themselves are bright, airy andwell ventilated with air-conditioning. The new

building does not appear to be out of place andblends in effortlessly with the whole schoolenvironment.

The colour of the walls and carpets match thecurrent school décor and the children in theTree House do not feel segregated in any wayfrom the main building.

The construction was seamless – the modularbuildings were delivered over a period of twodays, and then the finishing work began inearnest. The construction team wereunobtrusive, and the noise levels were kept toa minimum and did not impact on the teachingand learning of the school.

All of the staff are delighted with the newbuilding and the classrooms; so much so thatthe school is currently in talks with SBCregarding a phase 2 expansion. All of theteachers conveyed a desire to move into thenew building as soon as possible, expressinghow much they believed it was in sync in termsof design, and welcoming the integration ofstate of the art ICT and air-con.


Wernick Buildings Ltd are leaders in thedesign, manufacture and sale of quality

modular accommodation.

Wernick Buildings LtdWeb: www.wernick.co.uk

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Eco-credentials and SustainabilityRatings are Key to Success

Over the last 20 years, the dynamics of the construction industry have beenrevolutionised and the importance placed on the environment has seen an

unprecedented upward turn.

The eco-credentials of Dura Cladding were a sellingpoint for Darin Shaikly, Managing Director of LanswoodLtd, when specifying products for his Lanswoodparkdevelopment in Essex:

“The use of high-end, eco-friendly and sustainablebuilding materials has been at the heart of this projectright from the very beginning. That’s why we were sopleased to hear about Dura Composites and team up

with a supplier with such world-leading sustainabilitycredentials.

“We were originally planning to use wood claddingboards, but once we became aware of the benefits ofDura Cladding it was the obvious choice. Dura Claddingis an exceptional product that will serve Lanswoodparkwell for many years to come.”

It is expensive and time-consuming to manufacturecladding and decking that is eco-friendly; In fact, the NPDprocess which resulted in the creation of Dura Cladding,our timber composite alternative to natural woodcladding, was elongated substantially by the need tocreate a sustainable and ‘green’ product.

However, where manufacturers of cladding which can’tboast these credentials have suffered in the recession,those that spent the time and money have flourished.

There are cynics that said that a timber composite couldnot be as green as natural wood but this simply isn’t true.

Stuart Burns, Director ofDura Composites, looksat how investing heavilyin the environmentally-friendly sourcing and thesustainability ofmaterials at the outsethas minimised theimpact of the downturnover the past few years.

An independent report from CERAM UK confirmedthat our products meet the highest sustainabilityspecifications. Not only is Dura Cladding made of 87%recycled materials, we achieved a world first earlierthis year when we became the first timber compositesupplier to become FSC ® 100% certified, guaranteeingthe use of FSC ® certified forests in our productionchain when specified.

And that’s not all when it comes to the environmentalcredentials of timber composite - products like ours arenot only made from recycled materials, they can alsobe recycled themselves - although in practice their longlife expectancy means this should rarely be necessary.

In terms of sustainability and cost-efficiency, a goodquality timber composite cladding rates highly. Wherehardwood cladding needs replacing after 15 years andsoftwood cladding every 10 years, a good qualitytimber composite should last over 25 years, evenwithout painting or staining and just a basic clean everyonce in a while.

It’s easy to identify quality timber composite productson the market because the best manufacturers offerwarranties of up to 25 years. If in doubt, ask for a listof results from their rigorous testing procedures.

It is likely that the popularity of eco-friendly claddingwill grow even more over the next few years, with theroll-out of the governments’ ‘Green Deal’. A claddingrange which has such a high recycled content and useswood which is procured through sustainable forestry isthe perfect finishing touch to an eco-friendly, lowemission house or office.

As the UK benefits from the costs savings associated withinsulating walls, timber composite cladding provides acost-effective and easy-to-install solution for transformingthe outside of any building.

For more details on Dura Composites and its products,visit www.duracomposites.com

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Levolux goesto the Wyre

The recently completedheadquarters development forWyre Forest District Councilbrings together its office-basedstaff into a building designed toachieve BREEAM “excellent”rating. It benefits from a host ofenergy efficient features, includingan external Timber Fin SolarShading solution from Levolux.

Levolux devised a custom solutionincorporating Western Red CedarTimber Fins arranged into verticalstacks and into a horizontalprojection at high level. Fingerjointed, laminated aerofoil-shapedFins, each measuring 285mm deepby 45mm thick are alignedhorizontally to form an externalshading structure, measuring 7.2metres high with a projection of2.3 metres. Fins are fixed atvarying angles and with agraduated pitch to compensate forthe sun’s changing position andintensity.

This ensures the building receivesgreater protection from the sun inthe summer, but less in the winter,when solar heat gain is welcomed.At the same time, the Fins allowgood outward visibility foroccupants. The Fins are arrangedinto vertical stacks spanning 6metres between steel columns,with the help of vertical drop rodsrunning through the centre of allFins.


Cavity TraysWarmer Windowand Door OpeningsA significant contribution to abuildings performance in respectof the Fabric Energy EfficiencyStandards (FEES) is possible byadopting a novel way of lintelsupport to openings in cavitywalls.

By supporting an opening withina cavity wall using separate lintelsthat do not connect and thus donot have a linked opportunity toconduct heat loss, can improve theoverall thermal performance of thestructure. When this arrangementis combined with a self-supportingCavitray and an infilling profiledCavisock by Cavity Trays Ltd, thecombination can achieveperformance levels not possible

with alternative approaches.Compared with a typical lintelwith a value in the range of 0.23 to0.5 W/mK, such arrangementscan achieve an impressive 0.05W/mK.

James Jones raisesthe roof onEdinburgh’s latestapartment blocksJames Jones Timber Systems issupplying JJI-Joists, viadistributors Pasquill, to a majorapartment development in

Edinburgh, comprising fiveblocks of 209 new buildapartments.

James Jones’ BDM MarkTilston says: “The buildingrequired large, flat roofs,with “firing pieces” whichcreated a slope in the roof,giving the “gull-wing”effect the architecturaldesign required.”

He continues: “The spansinvolved were quite significant, upto 9m in places, and this project,designed with James JonesFloorMaster design software,showcases the span capability anddesign flexibility of the JJI-Joist”. The project is on schedule, withoccupation starting in March 2013.


Metal-web joists pointthe way to efficientbuilding solutionsMore and more designers andspecifiers are choosing metal-webjoists as pressure mounts to reducecosts while improving energyefficiency and performance.

According to Karl Foster, sales andmarketing director of WolfSystems, the originators of thesuccessful easi-joist system, metal-webs are continuing to takemarket share from timber I-joistsand traditional sawn timberdespite tough trading conditions.

“Metal-webs continue to winmarket share over the competitionby simply being a better product”says Karl. “Once converted tometal-web, many contractors andbuilders won’t go back to usingproducts that don’t have theadvantages of metal web” headds.

Metal-web joists are lightweightcomposite structural beams

consisting of timber flanges joinedby a lattice of pressed steelconnector plates. The result is astrong joist with plenty of spacebetween the timbers toaccommodate wiring, pipeworkand other services.Metal-web joists share the samenail-plate design concept asmodern trussed rafters and havebeen seized upon by trussmanufacturers seeking a secondstring to their bow.“For many, the opportunity to sell

an engineered floor with anengineered roof is a bit of a ‘no-brainer’” observes Karl.

And, although developedspecifically as a floor joist, metal-webs offer such flexibility thatthey are increasingly used in walland roof constructions,particularly as a component inprefabricated “cassette” systems.


Failed cellarbarrel vaultsstabilised withoutrebuildingThe cellar of an end of terraceGeorgian property in Bristol wasbelow the street level at the frontof the property, but lateralmovement of a high retainingwall, which formed the side of thecellar, had caused the loss ofbuttress support resulting incracking and deformation of thebrickwork vaults. Repair specialist,Helifix Ltd, devised an economicalscheme using bonded HeliBars toreinforce the vault and secure theseparated crowns while verticalgrouted CemTies reconnected theseparated rings, restoring fullstructural integrity and avoidingany expensive reconstruction.


Tremco illbrucksealants in frame forcommunity energysaving schemesThe Community Energy SavingProgrammes may now bedrawing to a close as contractorspush to complete the upgrade ofvarious fuel poor enclaves acrossthe country, but the constructionindustry is now poised for a farlarger number of properties to beretrofitted as the Government’sGreen Deal and ECO initiative are

rolled out. “CESP was just a test – Green Dealis the real deal” is how the energycompanies are heralding thesituation, and the EnergyCompanies Obligation is expectedto get under way soonest as hard-to-heat homes are addressedunder a number of headings. Thushaving proved themselves onprevious social housing refurbprojects, external wall insulation(EWI) coupled with A-ratedfenestration and high performancesealant systems as offered byTremco Illbruck, are in poleposition to provide the fabric

improvements around currentlycold building elevations. Under the Green Deal, speciallytrained Assessors will calculate theenergy performance for existingproperties, as well as the pay-backpotential of various improvementsto the heating system, insulationor other measures. The loanprovided is repaid by a surchargeon the electricity meter, but ‘TheGolden Rule’ states this amountshould always be exceeded by thesavings made on the heating bill.


Vicaima FSC doors anatural choice for Vista

A new eco-housing developmentin Peterborough is setting newstandards for futureenvironmentally friendly housingdevelopments. Vista, MorrisHomes’ latest development, is setin the heart of Peterborough’sSouth Bank which is beingredeveloped to create a housing,commercial and cultural hub onthe banks of the River Nene.

The award winning developerprides itself on combiningexceptional build quality, highspecification, good design andenergy efficiency and everybuilding component is carefullyconsidered. Morris Homes havebeen using Vicaima doors formany years and the company’sFSC certified Walnut Dekordorwas a natural choice due to its

sustainability credentials andstylish good looks. The originalalternative to moulded skin doors,Dekordor’s foil finish ensures atotally consistent colour and grainconfiguration every time and thedoors provide the perfectcomplement to the elegantinteriors of this exciting newdevelopment.

A number of the Dekordorssupplied to the Vista developmentare FD30 fire doors and a range ofother options is available,including solid cores for extradurability. The doors can also bemade to non-standard dimensionswith customised options – allavailable on short lead times.


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PC Henderson getsmoving with the newautomated Evolve60 Pocket Door

For more than 90 years PCHenderson has been at theforefront of sliding and foldingdoor hardware systems,developing innovative and stylishdesigns that have helped specifiersand architects turn ideas intoreality.

The company’s most recentinnovation is its move into theautomated market with the newEvolve range of systems includingthe Evolve 60 Pocket Door system- ideal for use on interior doors upto 60kg, in applications wherespace is at a premium.

Henderson’s Evolve 60 PocketDoor is an easy to fit andprogramme system available withwired or wireless sensors and achoice of fascia options on soffitand face fix installations.

Exclusive Securedby Designaccrediation ontimber bifold doors

Kloeber is proud to still be theonly timber bi-folding door toachieve Secured by Design status,an accolade it has now heldexclusively for the last 12 months. Matt Higgs Kloeber’s SalesDirector said “we are delighted tostill have the only Secured byDesign timber bi-fold on themarket after all this time. Thisunique selling point gives us amassive advantage over any otherfolding sliding system in terms ofsecurity, design, quality andefficiency”. Secured by Design isthe only form of national policeaccreditation for security productsand is owned by the Associationof Chief Police Officers (ACPO).

Membership of Secured by Designis no small accomplishment as theproducts accredited haveundergone a wide range oftesting; not only for security butfor functionality, design, weathertightness and durability.

Kloeber has also undergone anextensive audit covering theirmanufacturing facility, pricing,ordering and admin systems,procedures and paper trailensuring that every aspect ofevery order conforms to thestringent requirements of thescheme.

Timber door canopiesdesigned by George Woods

Our door canopy range comes inmany designs to suit the style ofyour property and improve theappearance of your house – fromflat roof canopies to ‘a’ frame doorcanopies and mono pitch.

Our canopies are suitable for frontdoors, porches and windows andare made from high quality timberby our highly skilled craftsmen.

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Tormax sustainableaccess for greenbusiness park

Greenhills Real Estate Ltd hasinstalled a third TORMAXentrance system at the highlysuccessful, energy efficientbusiness park in Watford, CroxleyGreen. Set in impressive glassfaçades, the 4-leaf manualrevolving doors positivelycontribute to a greenerenvironment by helping reduceheat loss from the buildings whilstthe low-energy automatic swingdoors to either side take fulladvantage of TORMAX iMotion

technology which is almostentirely manufactured usingrecyclable material.

Contracted to design, manufactureand install the new entrancesystem to Building 8, TORMAXworked with R&M Glazing todeliver a high quality solution thatreflects the sustainable ambitionsof the business park. Theobjective of Greenhills’refurbishment has been toeffectively ‘recycle’ existing officebuildings whilst expandingfacilities to offer a vibrant, healthyworking environment that is trulysustainable at every level.Impressively, occupationalrunning costs are approximatelyhalf that of conventional air-conditioned buildings.

The manual revolving doorscreate a prestigious frontagecommensurate with any highquality office facility whilstdelivering a solution that allowssmooth pedestrian access.


The new range of FSC ScandinavianRedwood windows are available in awide range of styles and specifications.

Premdor timber windows are an investmentthat can last a lifetime, that is why all ourproducts are factory finished as standard,surpass UK building regulations andsupported by a series of performanceguarantees.

All standard casement windows are glazed,fully finished and carry an ‘A’ energy rating asstandard. Embodying the elegance of the lateGeorgian era, Premdor’s vertical sliding sashwindow range combines traditional stylingwith modern energy efficient manufacturingtechniques. Latest introductions to the rangeinclude a dual turn range incorporating fullyconcealed top hung reversible hinges workingwith independent sashes allowing maximum

flexibility. These windows incorporateconcealed ventilation and 22mm, low E argonfilled double glazed units.

Additionally, slide and tilt ranges are extremelyversatile and solve the problem of safe cleaningand maintenance by tilting inwards for ease ofcleaning. Sashes are hung using pre tensionedspiral balances allowing effortless ‘fingertip’control. With a comprehensive range thatincludes Cottage, Georgian, Horizontal Bar,plus an extensive selection of bay windows, thePremdor timber window ranges are built andfinished to withstand the hard British climate,exceed thermal efficiency regulations,guaranteeing lower heating costs andimproved comfort and safety. Most Premdorwindows have been tested to police approved‘Secured by Design’ specification (available asan option).

For full details of the new windowrange including detailed product

options, energy ratings, accessoriesand technical specifications,

telephone 0844 2090008 for the newPremdor range brochure.

Glidevale delivers thelow-down on rooflighting

Optimum aesthetics in naturallighting are achievable throughdevelopments at Glidevale.

Glidevale has introduced a new,low profile glazing unit for itsSunscoop™ tubular rooflight. Asa result, the new-look Sunscoop ismore unobtrusive on the roof,enhancing the overall rooflineaesthetics. The new profile is thelatest market-leading tubularrooflight innovation fromGlidevale. Unlike competitivetubular rooflights, the Sunscoopglazing and flashings are all AAfire rated, enabling use withoutrestriction in number, spacing,position or proximity toneighbouring buildings.

Further, uniquely, Sunscoopcarries a 25 year guarantee on thetube and 10 year guarantee on thepolycarbonate.



High performancetimber window range FROM PREMDOR


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PC Henderson is committed to going theextra mile, offering the next level ofsecurity for folding exterior doors withtheir innovative Securefold Ultra doorhardware system.

After undergoing extensive testing, PCHenderson can offer complete peace ofmind with a product combining qualityand performance on their industry leadingSecurefold Ultra system having achievedEuropean BS EN 1627, PAS24 and Securedby Design accreditations.

There are additional layers of cleverlydesigned security features that combine to

make this system unique in the industry,including:• Interlocking, attack resistant hinges,making it difficult to attack, disengage orbe tampered with.• 3 points of locking• Enhanced security screws, which preventtampering of the hardware ordisengagement from the door, when it’sclosed.• Flush bolt manufactured from extrudedaluminium incorporating a 10mmdiameter 316 stainless steel bolt capable ofwithstanding pressures from both sides ofthe door.

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Comar WindowSystems ImprovePerformance

With ever-increasingdemands on theperformance of glazing andopening vents, ComarArchitectural Aluminium

Systems have developedand rigorously tested theiraluminium windowsystems to meet the verylatest performance andspecification demands,ensuring their clients havea future proof solution.

The Comar range ofsolutions, Comar 5P.i andComar 9P.i HighPerformance windowsystems, offers specifiers acomprehensive singlesource solution thatachieves an increased range

of window sizes. Toachieve this ComarSystems have two profileranges available: standardand heavy duty, Comar 9P.ihas a top projectedcasement window systemwith slim 84mm profilesthat offers maximumheights of 2500mm. Comar9P.i Tilt and Turn offers sidehung, bottom hung or tiltand turn at a maximumheight of 2400mm.




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The performance of openrainscreen clad buildings can beenhanced with an innovativedevelopment in membranetechnology.

Glidevale, already one of the UK’sleading suppliers of membranesfor the building industry, underthe established Protect brand, hasadded Protect 200 Façade to itsportfolio, to optimize a structure’sweather resistance and vapourpermeability behind the cladding.

The new material is based onGlidevale’s popular TF200 ThermoBRE certified reflective lowemissivity breather membrane forwalls, bonded with a black, UVresistant fleece for maximumdurability. As a result, Protect 200Façade effectively allows vapourwithin the building to escape,whilst preventing rain, windblown snow and dust frompenetrating inside. UV and heatstabilised, it will not deterioratethrough exposure at open joints,and can be used with mostpopular cladding materialsincluding timber, aluminium, clayand stone.

PIGMENTO Brown: thenew colour of VMZINC

Building on the success of its pre-weathered PIGMENTO facadeand roofing system colour range,

VMZINC has launchedPIGMENTO Brown. Theultimate colour selectedachieved widespreadendorsement from 350architects whocommented on 12 coloursamples. PIGMENTOBrown provides a

combination of durability andscratch resistance and thoughdesigned for projects of all typesis particularly suited to those inrural environments. Whether usedin new build or renovationprojects, it can be used tocomplement a wide range ofbuilding envelope materialshaving a naturally grained surfacetexture which is evident throughthe colour in much the same way

as timber grain shows throughvarnish. PIGMENTO colours are notpainted finishes, having beendeveloped through use of modernchromate-free pigment technologywhich guarantees colour retentionand stability. Other PIGMENTOcolours include red, green andblue.

Protect behind the façade

Ceramic granite ventilatedfacades supplied by Shackerleyhave provided a stunningappearance and a highperformance outer envelope forthe new Hilton LondonWembley Hotel, overlookingWembley Stadium andWembley Arena.

The Manser Practice deliveredthe luxury 361-bedroomed hotelwith monolithic highly polishedblack facades and flush glazingthat provide a vivid contrast withthe dramatic white concrete ofthe Arena.

Over 3400m2 of ceramic granitewas supplied in a 1200 x 600mm‘installation ready’ format forthe exterior hotel elevations. Allthe panels were prefabricated atShackerley’s ISO 9001 accreditedproduction facilities inLancashire and were fitted withhanging brackets secured by apatented stainless steel undercut

anchorage system. They werethen installed in conjunction witha Sureclad Hang On system byPrater, subcontracted by maincontractor John Sisk & Son onbehalf of Quintain Estates &Developments.

A further 100m2 of ceramicgranite panelling was installed inthe reception area, on a modifiedshallow zone Sureclad system ofbrackets and rails, creating highquality wall cladding for the loftythree-storey high interiors.

The hotel has receivedwidespread acclaim and has alsomet environmental targets,attaining a BREEAM rating ofVery Good.

For further information pleasecontact Shackerley on 0800 7830391 or visitwww.shackerley.com


Shackerley’s ceramic granite cladsHilton London Wembley Hotel


Freefoam Building Productsis delighted to report that

the Fortex Cladding productis offering considerable

benefits to those who wantto improve the energy

efficiency of their home.

Experienced property developerMr Vic Drake recently used theFortex Weatherboard in Pale Goldto create a stunning thermallyefficient home. Located nearSevenoaks in Kent the property issituated within a designated Areaof Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB). The land waspreviously occupied by a onebedroom bungalow on a steepsloping site offering Mr Drake theopportunity to create his firstcompletely new build property.

One of the main aims was toconstruct a highly energy efficienthome with the need to includesubstantial insulation as part ofthe design a key driver. With otherolder properties in the areafeaturing external weatherboardcladding Mr Drake looked atdifferent cladding systems thatwould enable him to create asealed envelope to enhance the200mm insulation of the SIP

constructed building. Mr Drake chose the FreefoamFortex product and explained hisreasons “We found that theFreefoam Fortex range was thebest option for us. We like thecommitment Freefoam has shownto Environmental Managementwith the ISO14001 certification,and the product gave us theability to include insulationmaterials beneath the externallayer enabling us to create ahighly thermally efficient home.The long term durability of the

product, its compatibility withinsulation products, it’s easy, fastand light to fixing properties andthe added advantage of no on-going maintenance. Additionallyour planning department werealso very happy with theembossed wood effect finish – it’sboth aesthetically pleasing and inkeeping with other localtraditional properties.”Visit our website atwww.freefoam.com


Daylight oils the wheels One of the latest industrialapplications of Kalwall translucentcladding is the new Translinkfacility in Belfast. The AdelaideRoad Maintenance Depotprovides stabling and servicing forthe brand new train fleet togetherwith associated offices andstorage.

Designed by White Ink Architects,the 125m long building is cladwith Kalwall which floods theinterior with diffused naturaldaylight. Kalwall is the most highlyinsulating diffuse lighttransmitting cladding andskylighting system available. It isdesigned to transmit "museum-quality" light, flooding an interiorwith natural diffused daylightwithout glare or the harshcontrasts of light and shade.Running costs are reducedbecause of the superior insulationwhich reduces energyconsumption together with lessreliance on artificial lighting.


Westerland combinestraditionalappearance withsustainableperformance

A recently built housingdevelopment in Burgess Hill, MidSussex, has incorporatedCembrit’s Westerland A+ ratedslates into the design of eightcontemporary family homes. Builtby local developer WoodcockHomes the Billington Placeproperties incorporate the latestsustainable construction thinkinginto a striking modernappearance. To complement the look, 10,000blue/black Cembrit Westerlandfibre cement slates have been usedon the imaginatively designedroofs. Each dwelling is protectedby two monopitch roofs installedat different pitches reminiscent of

modernist housing styles.“Cembrit’s Westerland combinetop quality appearance withBREEAM A+ rated performance,”Warren Dodds, Director KayceeRoofing. “This combinationensures that Westerland were theperfect choice for this projectwhere we needed to usesustainable construction materialswithout compromise looks orperformance.”

Westerland slate is a goodalternative to natural slate as it hasan attractive riven surface andnatural dressed edge giving it anatural, traditional appearance.Westerland is manufactured to thehighest European standards andis lightweight, pre-holed, suitablefor all types of project both publicsector and private development.The slate is easy to handle andinstall, it is durable and offers aneconomic alternative to naturalroofing materials.

An EPD (Environmental ProductDecleration) issued by the IBU isavailable on request covering allCembrit’s fibre cement slatebrands.


Fortex cladding used for Energy Efficient Home

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Grass Concrete NOTJUST at GROUND LEVEL

The growing demand for green roofing products has seen Grass Concrete utilise proven technology at new heights

Grassroof is a modular easy to installsystem. It combines the proventechniques of plastic permeablepaving with a drainage layer, withprovision for water harvesting andreduced water run- off, to suit avariety of rainfall conditions.

A system designed for easyinstallation onto existing flat roofsurfaces it is ready for grass or shrubplanting from 100mm up to 500mmdepth.

Grassroof is available in twomodular systems GRF1 and GRF2and can be used on all sizes ofrooftops big or small promotinggreen space in all sizes ofapplications for contractors, housebuilders, commercial and the DIYer.GRF1 Standard provides a filteredwaterway system. The leg supportsare simply bonded to the roof tocreate a gap to the underside of theGRF1. It is then simply in-filled witha lightweight aggregate to retainwater and drain excess.

GRF2 Geotextile provides an openwaterway type where a bondedmembrane provides a micro-porousbarrier to hold the soil in place butallows water to percolate into thevoided drainage waterway below.

Whether at roof or ground levelGrass Concrete have all sorts ofproducts to meet the growingdemand for environmental grassalternatives in all aspects of externalworks

At ground level Grass Concretecontinue to break new ground –

Terratone a new Grasscrete optionoffers colour to the concrete grasspaving finish. It is the most recentdevelopment in the life of Grasscrete,available in a selection of colours tomatch the structural component ofthe concrete paving structurecomplimenting the surroundinghard and soft landscaped areas. The contemporary colour rangeincludes granite, peat, earth brown

and sand to match the local soil type,Terrratone has options for bespoketones from a pallet of colours addinga colour pigment to the cast in placeconcrete.

By incorporating earth tones thehard surface of the Grasscretestructure can be easily identified fortrafficking around the grass, whilemaintaining the appearance ofnatural landscape tones to a largegrassed surface area

With a proven 40 year track recordfor permeable paving solutions thatcombines a durable structure forheavy traffic with sustainabledrainage qualities, builders andspecifiers alike now have options forGrasscrete with colour.Tel 01924 379 [email protected]


A pioneering new green roofingproduct has been unveiled tomeet the ever growing need forsustainable constructionmaterials which clearly sets outits green credentials – anessential requirement forsustainable materials.

As architects continue to push theboundaries there is an increasingneed to look at exciting newtechnologies that incorporaterecycled or renewable materials intheir construction, lessening theenvironmental toll. Green

architecture does not only benefitthe environment, investing ingreen materials also reducesenergy costs for structures byusing more efficient products.

The Russell Envirotile is the firstfully sustainable interlocking rooftile: manufactured from recycledpolypropylene (mainly from carcomponents such as bumpersnormally destined for landfill) itis also fully recyclable at the endof its life. Understanding theorigin of construction materials,including their environmental

Get a green roofwithout the grass

impact, is an essential skill-set ofthe green specifier.

The innovative product has beenlaunched by leading independentmanufacturer Russell Roof Tiles,in collaboration with the GreenRoof Tile Company, and offers aserious response to the Code forSustainable Homes – theGovernment owned nationalstandard intended to encouragecontinuous improvement insustainable home building.

The Code for Sustainable Homescalls for a step change in the waynew homes are designed andconstructed. It is part of theGovernment’s programme toimprove the sustainability of newhomes, with a view to nationaltargets for reducing carbondioxide emissions, but taking amore holistic approach byconsidering a wide range ofenvironmental and social impactsof new build properties.

Offering unrivalled technicalperformance along with excellenteco-credentials, the BREEAMcompliant Russell Envirotile wasdeveloped by a seasonedexperienced roofer over a fouryear period in association withWolverhampton University andthe Green Roof Tile Company andit provides a technically advancedalternative to traditional roofingmaterials. BREEAM is the world'sforemost environmentalassessment method and rating

system for buildings and sets thestandard for best practice insustainable building design,construction and operation.

The precision design andmanufacture fully utilises thelatest in recycled materialstechnology, which ensures everytile meets the highest standards.

The Russell Envirotile’s lightweight (just 720g) means they canbe transported efficiently, thusreducing transport costs andcarbon footprint. They are alsomuch easier to handle, being upto 25% quicker to fit thantraditional roofing products andcan be cut with a handsaw ratherthan requiring a petrol saw againlessening its environmentalimpact.

They provide a viable alternativeto flat roofing as they can be usedon pitches as low as 12.5 degrees,and with each tile interlockingwith the adjacent tiles in eightplaces, the roof’s integrity acts asa whole so no individualtile can easily dislodge.The Russell Envirotilealso comes with a 25year guarantee againstlamination and decay. The product has beendesigned not only fordomestic new build butis also expected to beparticularly attractive topublic sector buildprojects and social

housing. Specifically where localauthorities require the relevantCode for Sustainable Homesstandards to be met as a conditionof planning consent, for examplein the case of the new eco townapplications.

This is the latest product fromRussell Roof Tiles, who deliver agrowing range of innovativeleading products for housebuilders and commercial projects.

Andrew Hayward ManagingDirector at Russell Roof Tilescomments; “Despite a verychallenging construction sector,not helped by the global bankingcrisis, there are still opportunitiesfor UK manufacturers willing toinvest and innovate. It isimperative that manufacturers oftraditional construction materialsrespond to changing marketdevelopments and look at thechallenge of sustainable roof tiles.”

www.russellrooftiles.com


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Dow Building Solutionsbecomes PassivhausTrust member

Dow Building Solutions, manufacturer ofSTYROFOAM-A and XENERGY extrudedpolystyrene (XPS) insulation, has becomea member of the Passivhaus Trust inrecognition of the role its products canplay in Passivhaus construction.

The Passivhaus Trust is an independent,non-profit organisation that aims topromote the principles of Passivhaus as ahighly effective way of reducing energyuse and carbon emissions from buildingsin the UK, as well as providing highstandards of comfort and building health.

“Our insulation products were extensivelyused in one of the first certified EnglishPassivhaus developments and in the firstrural affordable housing scheme to gainPassivhaus certification in the UK atWimbish in Essex, which won theresidential category at the 2012 UKPassivhaus Awards,” explained Jayne LawMBE, Sales and Marketing Manager forDow Building Solutions in the UK andIreland. “This means we have an excellenttrack record in this growing method ofbuilding for energy efficiency.”

Eco-friendly Insulation atYour Finger TipsSpecifying eco-friendly thermal and acoustic insulation hasnever been easier thanks to Cellecta’s new insulation app.Featuring installation videos, technical literature, NBS Plusspecifications and FASTRACKCAD downloads, all theinformation you need is now available via one groundbreaking app. Available for all smartphone devices Cellecta’sinsulation app gives architects, groundworkers, office staffand external reps easy access to the information they needwhen they need it most. Search “Cellecta app” today via theapp store or online and download it for FREE.


Sound School DesignThe Four Dwellings Primary School inBirmingham, built as part of theGovernment’s Building Schools for theFuture programme, was designed byarchitects dRMM. It is constructed with arange of materials that not only express itsprefabricated engineered timberconstruction but complement aestheticallyand contribute to student comfort andsuperior teaching performance. Forexample, extensive use has been made ofTroldtekt ceiling tiles in the study areasand library which need to be quiet, calmand healthy as well as all the classrooms,in the play areas and sports hall which istraditionally very noisy. The panels werechosen as they offer several benefitsincluding high sound absorption, highdurability, natural breathability, low costlife cycle performance and sustainability.

Designed from the inside out, the schoolfocuses on the typical day of the studentwith a determination to extend learningboth to internal informal learning zones aswell as to the outdoors. Paired classroomssurround a central day-lit hall, forming anelliptical plan with clusters of fourclassrooms served by breakout spacesdefined by furniture and display. Eachcluster has its own localised landscapewhich extends the learning beyond theclassroom walls.


TELLING LAUNCHES ECO INTERNAL

INSULATION FOR EXTERIOR WALLS

Homatherm from Telling is a superior internalinsulation material made from wood fibre which has excellent vapour permeabilityand provides high levels of thermal insulation, heat protection and sound insulationfor optimum energy saving. It is ideal for the thermal upgrading of exterior wallswhich are solid with no cavities.

Launched this month is a new internalinsulation made from naturalmaterials designed for solid exteriorwalls, from Telling Lime Products.

Homatherm is a superior insulationmaterial made from wood fibre whichhas excellent vapour permeability andprovides high levels of thermalinsulation, heat protection and soundinsulation for optimum energy saving.It is ideal for the thermal upgrading ofexterior walls which are solid with nocavities.

Manufactured as slabs in three differentthicknesses of 40, 60 and 80mm,Homatherm is made in a singlethickness process, obviating thelamination layer glues that exist in someother systems, which can have adetrimental effect upon the true vapourpermeability.

Application of Homatherm wood fibreinternal insulation is particularlyappropriate for pre 1900’s buildingswhere their solid walls usually ‘breathe’through the lime mortar. Indeed, thethermal insulation of solid walls ofheritage buildings creates an enormouschallenge as external overcladding isnot possible as it would affect theexisting architectural aesthetic.

Here, Homatherm wood fibreinsulation slabs can be appliedinternally, and are the ideal solutionensuring natural ‘breathability’ andthrough-wall performance.

The permeability of the Homathermwood fibre slabs minimises interstitialcondensation in the existingconstruction to a level that enables thelime mortar to hydroscopically extractthese as vapour, thereby preventingdamage to the structure. Telling Limesupply their UNILIT range of naturalhydraulic lime mortars for wallfinishing.

With DIN approval, Homatherm is anecologically sound product using CO2neutral raw materials, free of chemicalsand with practically no emissions ofVOC and formaldehyde. It thuspromotes a healthy and comfortableliving environment particularly suitablefor allergy sufferers. Also wheninstalling the product, it is bothlightweight and hazard-free inhandling.

Further information on the newHomatherm wood fibre insulation isavailable from Telling Lime on 01902797700, email [email protected] or byvisiting the company’s website atwww.telling.co.uk


Homatherm is a new internal insulation made from natural materials designed for solid exterior walls, from Telling Lime Products.

Single source solution forcompliance with new loftinsulation guidance

New requirements on loft insulation arereinforcing the importance of ventilatingthe loftspace to ensure optimum energyand CO2 savings are achieved.

Through developments at Glidevale, theUK’s leading roof ventilation supplier,contractors have a simplified solution to

achieving the demands, which are laid outin ‘General Requirements & Guidance forthe Installation of Loft Insulation’,published by CITB-Construction Skills.

The document says ventilation in theroofspace shall be the equivalent of acontinuous 10mm gap at low level,achieved either by adding soffit or fasciaventilation, or slate or tile ventilators; athigh level, the equivalent of a continuous5mm gap should also be considered. Italso requires that if no ventilation exists,then it should be provided, in line withBS5250.

But the document goes beyond layingdown requirements: it further emphasisesthe need for quality workmanship, toensure insulation is properly installed anddoes not block the ventilation.


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Turn down the volumewith Forbo’s new Sarlon

Available in fresh and inspiring colourwaysand designs with an impact soundreduction of 15, 17 and 19dB, Sarlonpresents the ideal flooring solution forschools, colleges, offices, hospitals, carehomes and other environments where noisepollution can be a serious issue.

Central to the collection is Sarlon Canyon,with its subtle tonal pattern and widepalette of bright colours. Delivering 15dBimpact sound reduction, the bestindentation resistance (0.07mm) in thecollection, and a slip resistance rating ofR10, this versatile option is particularlypopular in the education sector.

The muted tones and understated patternsof Sarlon Pepper and Sarlon Linen areperfect for commercial interiors, and formodern minimalist spaces where cleanlines are demanded, Sarlon Concrete andSarlon Crystal, with its subtle metallic fleck,are stylish choices.

Available in a range of traditional andcontemporary styles, Sarlon wood (17dB)and Sarlon Wood XL (19dB) with its largerplank sizes, deliver a warm and invitingambience and offer a practical cost-effectivealternative to timber flooring.

Tapping into the popular ‘colour blocking’trend, the vivid solid colours of Sarlon Uniand its distinctive spotted counterpart,Sarlon Code Zero, can create a sense of funand make an impact, used alone or incombination.

Sarlon delivers high levels of acousticperformance without compromising onaesthetics, and has also been developedwith Forbo’s environmental principlesfirmly in mind, using green energy andmodern production technology, achievingBREEAM A / A+.

For info please call 0844 822 3928, [email protected] or visit forbo-flooring.co.uk/sarlon

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Contemporary ComfortIN LISTED PROPERTY

Nestling in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, sections of this magnificentthree-storey Grade II* Listed building date back to the 16th century.

Amongst the many outstanding featuresare two imposing Tudor fireplaces and abeautifully preserved 1614 Jacobeanstaircase. The main part of the building,however, is 18th century and features longwide halls traversing each floor, helping tocreate a house of majestic proportion. Thelandscaped grounds are enclosed by anequally impressive Grade II* listed wallfeaturing a number of late medieval Gothicwindows and an original window fromBrasenose College’s chapel of the sameperiod.

In recent years the property has featured inepisodes of TV’s “Midsomer Murders” and“Amazing Grace” (a biographical dramafilm about the campaign against slave tradein the British Empire, led by WilliamWilberforce).

The house, its groundsand numerousoutbuildings includingextensive stabling, hasbeen a family home forthe past 42 years. Withspiralling fuel costs, theowners felt the timehad come to investigateways of providing awarm and draught freehome, particularly forwhen their younggrandchildren visit.Serious considerationwas, therefore, given tothermally insulating thewindows.

The owners, asmembers of the HistoricHouses Association,frequently attend Association sponsoredconferences. “It was here we met EnergyConsultant Jonathan Clarke, one of thatday’s speakers. Following the conferencewe engaged Mr. Clarke to producerecommendations on our behalf. Theresulting report included particularreference to Selectaglaze’s secondaryglazing systems and their experienceworking with listed buildings. And, ofcourse, secondary glazing is an optionapproved by English Heritage. Initially, wehad the windows on the ground floor

treated and immediately realised what adifference secondary glazing made to ourcomfort. They are also very unobtrusiveand beautifully tailor-made, so we decidedto do the top floors as well”.

A total of forty-seven sash and casementwindows needed to be treated, many withexisting wooden shutters which were to beretained. It was also essential that thewindows remained fully operational tofacilitate cleaning and maintenance,without introducing additional sightlines.To accommodate this exacting briefSelectaglaze recommended a number ofstyles including their very slim sectionedSeries 47 Hinged Casements - a rangedesigned specifically for “heritage”buildings – together with their Series 20Slimline Vertical Sliding units.

Several rooms feature17th and 18th centuryoak and ash panellingwith window framespainted to match. Toblend imperceptiblywith this internaldécor, Selectaglazesupplied secondaryglazing finished in abrown PolyesterPowder paint.

All units were glazedwith 4mm toughenedlow emissivity glass toprovide the very bestthermal insulation.

Founded in 1966,Royal Warrant holderSelectaglaze has gaineda reputation as the

country’s leading secondary glazingspecialists and, as such, has led the waywith innovative and informative literature– including the company’s comprehensiveProduct Guide and Energy ConservationGuidance Notes. Selectaglaze’s literatureis free upon request. Copies can beobtained from the Marketing Departmenton 01727 837271 or via the company’swebsite: www.selectaglaze.co.uk


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The IcyneneInsulation Systemmakes its mark on reducing UKenergy andheating bills

GMS Insulations Ltd are UK importers anddistributors of The Icynene InsulationSystem www.uksprayfoam.co.ukwww.icynene.com from Toronto Canada.Icynene is soft flexible spray foaminsulation suitable for residential,commercial and industrial properties andis ideal for walls, floors and roofs.

Icynene expands to 100 times its initialvolume and insulated every unusual shapeand design while at the same timedelivering a high level of air tightness.Icynene is the insulation of choice for “hardto heat, hard to treat properties” and hasbeen used by a number of housingassociations and residential owners toinsulate difficult areas and historicbuildings such as lath and plaster andexisting dry lined walls.

The Icynene Insulation System is the marketleading spray foam insulation worldwideand this year celebrates its 25th anniversary,Icynene’s unique polyicynene formulationmeans that it will not off-gas or lose thermalresistance over time and each applicationcomes with a lifetime guarantee offering upto 50% greater energy savings overconventional insulation with its unique airsealing qualities.

Icynene is the only 100% water blown,100% open cell foam on the marketcontaining no harmful chemicals, blowingagents, HFCs, HCFCs or volatile organicchemicals. Icynene is the most certifiedproduct on the market having achieved,BBA, ETA and IAB approvals andcertifications. Icynene recently underwentsuccessful BBA testing and assessments andis suitable for application to the undersideof breathable and non breathable roofmembranes and felts in addition to sarkingboards.

The Icynene range of product includeIcynene Classic, Icynene Pour fill forenclosed cavities and Icynene MD-R range ofproducts which are medium to high densityrigid foams.

If you would like a free quotation or sitevisit do not hesitate to contact us.

Due to phenomenal interest and demand we arenow looking to appoint additional installers andcontractors across the UK. If you are interestedin looking at this excellent business opportunitydo not hesitate to contact us for furtherinformation.

Great result forbreather membraneAfter recent testing at the NationalPhysics Laboratory (NPL), the A. ProctorGroup are pleased to announce ourReflectashield TF product achieves an Rvalue of 0.81 m2K/W.

Reflectashield TF 0.81 is a highperformance breather membranespecifically designed to enhance thethermal performance of timber & steelframe structures.

Reflectashield TF 0.81 complies with thevapour resistance requirements set out byBS 4016, TRADA and the NHBC.

Existing legislation requires a breathermembrane to have a vapour resistance notgreater than 0.60 MNs/g. ReflectashieldTF 0.81 has a vapour resistance of 0.44MNs/g.

The A. Proctor Group can provide a rangeof solutions which can meet u-values aslow as 0.17W/m2K for wall applicationsor lower utilising our new product JabliteDynamic Frame or Reflectatherm foil.



Bostik Climatherm offersflexible solution for ECOand Green Deal workExhibiting at EcoBuild stand N1225, Bostikwill be showcasing how its newClimatherm external wall insulationsystem offers important advantages forwork carried out under both the EnergyCompany Obligation (ECO) and the GreenDeal.

External wall insulation (EWI) is anincreasingly popular method of upgradingthe energy efficiency of solid wallproperties, and demand is set to risefurther as the government introduces itstwo flagship schemes for energy efficientrefurbishment.

The Climatherm system comprisesinsulation, render and finish. Backed by acomprehensive training scheme, a selectionof finishes such as Brick Effect Render areavailable to cater for a broad range ofproperties, helping to ensure that existingbuilding finishes can be matched or a freshnew appearance achieved.



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Secure surfaces byTerram at Ecobuild

Fiberweb GeosyntheticsLtd. will be exhibiting arange of its Terram Grassand Ground ReinforcementSolutions at this year’sEcobuild on Stand S2055.These SUDS source controlcompliant products includeGRASSPROTECTA aheavy-duty polyethylene

mesh available in twogrades. This product issuitable for permanentgrassed overflow car parks,residential parking accessroutes and many more.

BODPAVE 85 is aninterlocking cellular porouspaving system, which canbe filled with grass orgravel. This system issuitable for coach or carparking, fire access routes,helipads and othertrafficked areas where aporous pavement isrequired. The ADVANCEDTURF is a reinforcedrootzone system consistingof small interlocking mesh

elements, which have beenpre-blended and wheninstalled it is supplied witha selected turf finish whichproduces a free-drainingnatural grass surface. Thisis ideal for occasionalvehicular use and has theadvantage that there is novisible surface structure.

Finally showing will be theTERRAM TRUCKPAVE,this product is used forregular heavy vehicular usesuch as coach and carparks, HGV yards andaccess routes where apermeable surface isrequired.


Re-launch of website for MaccaferriGeotechnical and civil engineering specialists,Maccaferri has re-launched its website:www.maccaferri.co.uk

The updated site provides users with acomprehensive overview of the products andsolutions that Maccaferri offers the civil andenvironmental engineering sector, whilst beingeasier to navigate.

New features have been added including aninteractive map to view case studies by location; asearchable document section for viewing anddownloading of brochures and technical documentsplus the facility to register for CPD’s and requestdesign software.

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Theatre producer Vanessa FordRobbins and her partner NikHuddy have been restoringLonghurst Lodge, a Victorian gatelodge nestled on the boundaries ofa country estate in Surrey.

In a programme featuring thetransformation project, which wasaired on January 10, RestorationMan presenter George Clarke wason hand to help, advise andsupport the couple during theprocess.Before Vanessa and Nik startedtheir labour of love on the project– which saw them doing all thebuild work themselves and living

in a caravan on site during winter- the Grade II listed property hadbeen derelict for nearly 50 years.

Vanessa said: “We chose SandtexTrade X-treme X-posure for theexterior of the lodge, after carefullyinvestigating what would workbest for the building.

“We wanted to do everythingpossible to protect the propertyfrom local conditions, including theclimate and damp.

Originally we had used a limewash, but that was very difficultfor us to continue with, particularly

with issues over the applicationaround the chimney areas. As aresult, we started to look intoalternatives and were impressed bythe qualities of X-treme X-posure.After checking with our localpreservation officer on itssuitability, we decided to apply theproduct - and the end result lookssuperb. We feel Sandtex Trade X-treme X-posure offers the lodge thevery best possible protection,particularly the heraldic plastermotifs on the walls, which are avery important feature of thebuilding. These have been coatedwith X-treme X-posure to preserveand protect them, and then

coloured lime wash has beenapplied for a decorative finish.”

A highly-durable, smooth masonrypaint, Sandtex Trade X-treme X-posure provides the best possibleprotection against weatherexposure for the long term, and issuitable for use on most exteriormasonry surfaces and exteriorgrade building boards.

It provides excellent opacity, comesin a variety of colours - and hasbeen awarded a British Board ofAgrément Certificate for up to 15years’ durability.

The product’s time-proven, trustedformula combines style withprotection against acid rain, snowand frost, damaging UV rays,atmospheric pollution and adverseweather conditions, as well as seaand salt spray.

It also includes anti-carbonationproperties to protect concrete, aswell as a hydrophobic formulationproviding a highly water resistantfinish that enables dirt to washaway.

Added algaecides and fungicidesresist unsightly algae and mouldgrowth, maintaining theappearance for the long-term,while a moisture vapourpermeable coating allows walls tobreathe and a highly flexiblecoating keeps hairline crackscovered.

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Project GetsUltimate ProtectionWith Sandtex TradeX-Treme X-posure

demanding jobs, Sandtex Trade X-treme X-posure has been rigorouslytested to prove its credentials. Thisprocess includes long term ‘fieldtests’ – which expose the productto everything that the Britishclimate can inflict on it - as well as‘accelerated weathering’ techniquesin the labs, where it is challengedby extremes of temperature,humidity and UV radiation.

Highlighting the product’soutstanding performance qualities,the videos focus on a shortintroduction to X-treme X-posureand its features and benefits.

Specifiers can see how X-treme X-posure is ensuring HappisburghLighthouse, located in one of theUK’s most exposed andchallenging locations, is stilllooking good and maintaining itscolour years after the product wasapplied in red bands on thelandmark Norfolk building. Thelighthouse featured in the brand’srecent national TV ad campaign,promoting Sandtex Trade’s‘protecting buildings for over 50years’ message.’

Sandtex Trade’s high performance X-treme X-posure smooth masonry paint is helping topreserve and protect an historic building, featured on Channel 4’s Restoration Man TV show.

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Arrow Valves Ltd has introduceda Rainwater Header Break Tank(model AB18T) to supplyrainwater under gravity. The unitfeatures mains water backup incase of insufficient rainwatersupply or during electrical powerfailure.

The AB18T with sufficient head is

suitable for Fluid Category 5applications including toilets,clothes washing machines, HoseUnion taps and underground /surface irrigation.

The unit is supplied completewith drip tray and brackets readyfor wall mounting.

Innovative Filtration‘First’ delivers twolevels of surface watertreatment One of the first UK stormwatertreatment solutions using Hydro’sinnovative Up-Flo™ filtrationtechnology has enabled developerFairview New Homes toincorporate SuDS with two levelsof treatment into the surface waterdrainage for a new access road.

Environment Agency planningrequirements sought two levels oftreatment for the new commercialaccess road in Faversham, Kent,but a SuDS solution usingcompletely natural features wasnot possible. Developers FairviewNew Homes and consultantsInfrastructure Design Ltd workedwith Hydro International todevelop a unique solution for thesite which combined a custom-modified Up-Flo™ filtration unitwith Hydro StormBloc® modularstorage and infiltration blocks.

Jim Brand, Maintenance Managerof Fairview New Homes explains:“Working closely with ourengineering consultants andHydro, we were able to puttogether a fit-for-purpose solutionwhich met the maintenancerequirements of Kent Highways,while satisfying SuDS principles.”

The access road is needed toservice retail and light commercialunits as part of the mixed-useredevelopment of the Eurocentrewholesale distribution centre, onthe site which is bounded by theLondon to Dover main railwayline.

EnvironmentalWastewater Solutions

As part of WPL’s continuingstrategic development, SimonKimber joins WPL to head up theSales and Marketing team. Simon brings 25 years experiencein the wastewater treatmentindustry, having worked in thissector his entire career, and holdsan honours degree in BiologicalScience from PortsmouthUniversity. He began his career asa product development engineer

and moved into sales where heheld the position of Sales Directorin his last role.

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Simon says about his new role,“I’m very excited about joiningWPL, a company with an excellentreputation in the wastewatertreatment market. The productrange and quality are first classand this, together with a wellfocused and motivated team, willsee WPL forge ahead to reach newlevels of excellence in the future.”

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Tony Dangerfield, CEO of De VereVenues comments, “The OrchardHotel is fantastic new addition toour portfolio representing asignificant investment by theUniversity in the city of








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Nottingham. At De Vere Venueswe are committed to extensivelyincreasing our already impressivevenue portfolio, and this newbeautiful hotel will make the EastMidlands Conference Centre acomplete, one stop venue to fulfiland exceed all our guests’expectations.”

Built to the highest environmentalstandards, the Orchard Hotelfeatures state-of-the-art technologyto reduce carbon emissions. Theproject’s commitment to thesurrounding environment isfurther reflected in its high levelof sustainability. The hotel hasachieved an ‘Excellent’ ratingunder the Building ResearchEstablishment EnvironmentalAssessment Method (BREEAM),which recognises low-impactbuildings that incorporate the bestenvironmental practice. The hotel will incorporatesustainable features including agreen roof system, photovoltaicpanels, smart buildingmanagement systems and energyefficient lighting, glazing andventilation systems.


Features and benefits• The Orchard Hotel offers 202bedrooms, including 55 areexecutive suites and 5 accessiblebedrooms









De Vere Venues, the UK’s number one for meetings, training and conference space is celebrating

the official launch of the £20million Orchard Hotel, adjacent to the East Midlands Conference

Centre, Nottingham, which has been officially awarded a BREEAM rating of Excellent.


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Duravit AG has again demonstrated its designcredentials. From a total of 3,011 entries, not justone but three of the bathroom outfitter’s productswere earmarked for distinction by the jury of theiF product design award. The OpenSpace showerenclosure, the St.Trop steam shower and theSensoWash® Starck C shower-toilet are all winnersof this high-profile design award.

For 60 years, the iF Award has been a recognisedtrademark for outstanding design all over the worldand has become established as a symbol foroutstanding design achievements at internationallevel. The jury’s criteria included design quality,workmanship, choice of materials, degree ofinnovation, environmental compatibility,functionality and universal design aspects.

“We are delighted that the independent jury of theiF Award has assessed and honoured our productsaccording to these demanding criteria", says FrankRichter, chairman of the board of Duravit AG. “Inparticular, the fact that these Duravit products,which are also technologically sophisticated, havewon this award is again testimony to ourinnovative strength in developing new solutionsfor the bathroom.”

OpenSpace, designed by EOOS, is an elegantsolution for a shower enclosure that is only therewhen actually needed – namely when taking ashower. Afterwards, the two doors are simply"folded away”. This not only creates a morespacious feel, but it also enables greater freedom ofmovement in the bathroom – a particular benefitfor small bathrooms.

St.Trop is a steam shower that is consistentlyreduced to the essentials. A simple rectangle, it hasa footprint of no more than one square metre. Whendesigning the steam shower, Philippe Starck wasinspired by a painting: the door is akin to a framesurrounding a large-scale painting. The motif is theperson taking a shower, resulting in a work ofnatural beauty.

For the first time, the SensoWash® Starck C shower-toilet seat combines premium design with thecomfort of a bidet integrated in the toilet. Theshower function is so discrete that it only becomesapparent when the toilet lid is lifted. All technicalcomponents have been miniaturised so theconnections for both water and electricity fitbetween the ceramic body and the seat withoutinterrupting the clear design lines.

Hat-trick for Duravit at the iF Awards

www.duravit.co.uk

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This is the first time that a greywater system has been combinedwith a heat recovery system in theBritish market. The launch inPampisford, Cambridgeshire wastimed to coincide with theGovernment’s launch of the GreenDeal Scheme.

Scottish and Southern Energy(SSE) has recently started trials of the combined greywater and heat recovery system as part of the Isle ofWight’s Ecoisland project. WaterEvolution estimatesthat the reAqua+ will save up to 60,000 litres of water,3,000kWh of energy and up to one tonne of CO2 peryear for a family of 5, with payback estimated atbetween 3 and 7 years.

The reAqua+ collects greywater from the bath orshower, removes the heat and transfers it back to thecentral heating system. It then uses the cooled waterto flush toilets. The unit fits comfortably into a wallcavity and can feed multiple toilets making it idealfor new-builds and refurbishment projects. ThereAqua+ gives a twofold saving on CO2 emissionsand is Green Deal eligible, helping it maximise thesustainability of a building without compromisingthe end user’s lifestyle.

Ian Marchant, CEO of SSE said: “The reAqua+ systemis a real breakthrough in water and energy recovery.By continuing to throw away hot water in our homeswe are wasting two valuable assets. WaterEvolution

now has a solution and one thatcan make a cost effectivecontribution to the sustainabilityof new and existing buildingstock.”

Stephen Bates, CEO ofWaterEvolution added: “With anincreasing drive to reduce waterconsumption it makes more senseto reuse water rather than rationit. People don’t want to have low-flow showers and low-flush toiletsthat don’t really work when theycan reduce water consumptioneven more by recycling showerand bath water instead.”

Tony Robison of SEP, the UK’sleading growth equity investmentfirm, and shareholder in

WaterEvolution through its Environmental EnergiesFund commented: “WaterEvolution offers an excitingsolution to the key challenges of water recycling andreduction in energy usage. The combination of waterand energy savings offer compelling economic returnsfor property developers and users alike.”

WaterEvolution officially launched the reAqua+ on29 January at the Ridgeons’ ‘Green Light Centre’ inPampisford. The event complemented the launch ofthe Government’s Green Deal. The unit is also ondisplay in WaterEvolution’s central London salesoffice at the Building Centre, Store Street.

WaterEvolution are exhibiting at Ecobuild 2013as part of the Scottish Enterprise Pavilion –Stand numbers S1010 and S1110

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WaterEvolution combinesgreywater system with heatrecovery in an industry first

On the 29th of JanuaryWaterEvolution, a Cleantech company,launched the reAqua+, an innovativetechnology that can reduce householdwater consumption by up to 30% andsave up to 50% of the energy used to

heat bath or shower water.

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Get more eco-friendly withCarron Phoenix’s range ofCarronade waste disposers

A waste disposer is among themost practical and eco-friendlyitems for the kitchen and CarronPhoenix offers the distinctivegreen Carronade range of 4 wastedisposers with varying capacitiesand speeds, all of which are easyto fit, sound insulated for quietoperation and efficient to use

The branded Carronade wastedisposers can be fitted to currentplumbing under the sink so offereasy installation. They operate

efficiently and at high speedreaching upto 2800rpm and 1horsepower, disposing offoodstuffs in seconds down thenormal waste pipe and, beingseptic safe, there is no risk of germbuild up and unpleasant smells.All models are backed by anindustry-leading parts and labourwarranty with the best-sellingWD1000 model underpinned byan impressive lifetime warranty.

Says Neil Clark, sales andmarketing director at CarronPhoenix: “Waste disposers shouldbe on everyone’s agenda, fromspecifiers to developers andretailers to consumers, because fora very modest outlay they offer somany practical benefits for thehousehold as well as theenvironment generally, since 20%of household waste can bedisposed of by them. “

Beko rises toefficiencychallengeThe challenge to meet thestringent controls of codes 4 and5 of the Code for SustainableHomes continues apace – forhousebuilders as well as themanufacturers who supply them.Sustainability will become evenmore critical in the future, giventhe UK’s growing and ageing

population which can only putmore pressure on theenvironment. More people, morehomes, more households, morekitchens, more appliances: it alladds up to a greater need forsustainable homes and energy-efficient appliances.Beko’s A -30% built-in premiummulti-function oven (OIM25503)is one of the world’s most energy-efficient ovens, while thecompany’s addition of inductionhobs demonstrates that this highlyenergy-efficient technology isbecoming more affordable andmore available. For housebuilders

looking to build their greencredentials, such appliances offera high quality, affordable choicethat will appeal to energy-conscious homebuyers.

To underline Beko’s commitmentto sustainability, the CEO ofArcelik, Beko’s parent company,represented Turkey at theCorporate Leaders Network forClimate Action during the UnitedNations 17th Conference onClimate Change, which took placein Durban in 2011. In addition,Arcelik signed the 2ºC ChallengeCommunique, signed by 174

corporations, which aims toreduce the impact companies haveon climate change.

From a manufacturingperspective, all of Beko’smanufacturing plants operateaccording to ISO 50001 EnMStandard, a UK standard forEnergy Management systems.

Examples such as thesecommitments illustrate the stepsBeko is taking to helphousebuilders meet the Greenagenda. � enquiry 198


Passivent launchesintelligent solution toefficient continuousventilationPassivent’s new, intelligentapproach to efficient ventilation isproven to deliver ‘Best Practice’for energy saving.

The company’s iMEV (intelligentMechanical Extract Ventilation)uses the established concept ofcontinuous mechanical extraction,but takes it into the 21st centurythrough employment of latesttechnology.

A combination of humiditysensitive extracts and choice ofcontrol levels ensures that indomestic dwellings, apartmentblocks or multi-occupancycommercial buildings (hotels, care

homes, student accommodation),the system constantly deliversappropriate, adequate ventilationwithout detriment and with noexcessive energy usage noroccupier input.

Further, regardless of operationrate the system delivers Best

Practice requirements as laiddown by the Energy Saving Trust.Passivent’s iMEV incorporateshumidity sensitive filaments asstandard in the non-adjustableextracts, which determine when,and how much, extraction isneeded. A choice of extracts andthree fan options enables precisetailoring to individual projectrequirements depending onventilation and/or occupantstrategy and ducting installationpreferences- iMEV, iMEV Localand iMEV Total.

Passivent iMEV delivers a ‘wholehouse’ approach, with ventilationremaining constant until relativehumidity (RH) increases, when itautomatically boosts airflow by upto 88%: more than twice aseffective than other MEV systems.



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‘Green’ Wood Burneravailable in 100different coloursAccording to the energy regulatorOfgem, Britain risks running outof energy generating capacitywithin three years and will relymore heavily on imported gas,making price rises more likely. Itis no surprise that faced with animminent threat of power outagesand rocketing prices of oil, gas andelectricity, UK consumers areready for an alternative heatingsource that is both renewable andsustainable. So say themanufacturers of Pyroclassic Fires,wood burning stoves developedin New Zealand to combat airpollution, and now available inthe UK.

Wood-fuelled domestic heatingproducts are growing inpopularity in the UK. Over onemillion tonnes of wood fuel areburned here every year asconsumers realise the benefit of

utilising an affordable heatingfuel which is not reliant onelectricity or gas while alsobeing a low carbon option. Ina power outage, boilers willnot work and pellet stoveswill shut down but a woodstove will provide heat and, insome cases, even a cookingsurface too.A Pyroclassic fire is one of thecleanest, most efficient woodfires you can buy. As well as

providing a reliable, renewablesource of heat, you can also usethe cook top plate to boil thekettle, slow cook a casserole, roasta joint and even bake bread.

Pyroclassic’s eye-catching andunconventional design sets it apartfrom the rest of the wood burnerson the market. Its exterior powdercoated panels are available in 100different colours and, onceinstalled, if you are updating yourdécor or fancy somethingdifferent, it is easy to change thecolour of the interchangeableexterior panels.

Pyroclassic is available as either adry stove or a boiler stove with a‘wetback’ system, which provideshot water. It retails from around£1700 exc VAT, with VAT of just5% payable on the installation ofthe wetback version. A number ofaccessories are available includingtwo sizes of raised hearth andwoodbins and a cook top dutchoven.

The demand for sanitary hot water is perpetual, which

is why I can’t talk about heating without mentioning

hot water. For hotels, restaurants, care homes and

hospitals hot water is an absolute necessity. When I see

just how much is being spent on water heating, it’s

obvious that there needs to be a change in the way

systems are used.

The economic climate is keeping running costs high on

the agenda. Coupled with increasing Government

pressure on organisations to become more sustainable,

manageable changes that have a tangible environmental

and economic impact should be prioritised. To achieve

this I believe it is necessary to look at a ‘big picture’

view towards energy management to ensure facilities

and equipment works together.

A lack of knowledge about energy costs is fuelling

inactivity when it comes to future-proofing buildings

through energy efficient technology investment. If

All facilities cost money torun – that’s a fact that can’tbe denied. What reallyamazes me is the number ofbusinesses that waste moneythrough poor energymanagement.

Building owners andoccupiers need to implementheating solutions that willensure the most cost effectiveoption is utilised.

Replacing equipment shouldbe viewed as an opportunityto reduce energy use and savemoney. The tools are there, itjust needs to be plannedeffectively.

Comment from Des Franklin, EuropeanSales Manager at Mitsubishi Heavy

Industries AC Division (Mitsubishi Heavy)

customers are unaware how much energy they are

using, how much they are spending and which facilities

are the biggest contributors, they will be far less

inclined to review their current systems. I feel that it is

the responsibility of heating professionals to educate

and inform customers on the benefits of energy efficient

solutions.

The challenge in the past was that products which

supported carbon reduction and lower energy use were

compromised in terms of performance. Thankfully,

things have changed. Modern technology has

responded to environmental concerns by providing

solutions that offer exceptional efficiency ratings. And,

with higher efficiency, comes lower running costs. It’s

time for buildings to be run with the future in mind.

For more information about heating solutions please

visit: http://www.mitsubishirenewables.eu/


Stokvis Econopress unitssuit wide range ofheating and chilled waterapplicationsHeating or Chilled water systemswithin industrial and commercialpremises can be efficiently andeffectively pressurised with thespecification of Econopress units,manufactured and supplied byStokvis Energy Systems.

All of the single and twin pumppressurisation units aremanufactured to very hightolerances and quality standards,with a wide choice of performanceparameters and various electroniccontrol systems. Each unit issupplied mounted in a smart yetrobust, polyester powder coatedmild steel cabinet, for integrationinto the building’s plant room.

The safety features include alarmsfor high or low pressuresituations, low water cut-out, autopump rotation to prevent seizing,flood alarm and door interlocking.All of the models in the rangehave been designed to facilitateease of installation with

conveniently accessible inlet,outlet and electrical connections.

The Econopress range includes theMicro-S single pump model,intended for heating or chilledwater feeds up to 2.8 bar. The fancooled motor is totally enclosedand the whole unit measures 385wide x 345 deep and 315 mm inheight.

The larger, floor standingEconopress EPS also features asingle pump and stands 800 mmtall with a 460 by 415 mmfootprint; while the identicallysized EPT offers twin pumpperformance. There are highpressure variants available of boththese models, suitable for cold fillpressures of up to 6.0 bar.


TTJ innovation accoladefor Timoleon lowboard

Timoleon made a most rewardingappearance at the Timber Expoheld in the Ricoh Arena inCoventry. The company’s stand atthe excellently organised

exhibition received a great numberof visitors and an overallgratifying level of response. Inaddition public recognition wasmade at Timber Expo thatTimoleon had been grantedrunner-up status in the TTJ TimberInnovation Award for theirground-breaking Lowboard UFHSystem.

Timoleon’s Lowboard System isan innovative under-floor heatingboard that can be laid directly onany reasonably flat surface. Itsgreat advantage is an overallthickness of only 13mm, stillcapable of securely retaining

12mm flexible PE-RT heating pipe.The system is very simple toinstall with the boards easily sawnor cut to size and the heating pipesimply walked into the pre-formed channels in the boarddirectly from the roll.

Although only recently introducedto the market, Lowboard hasalready been well received in theindustry and praised for itsflexibility in use and quality ofmanufacture. This success in theannual TTJ Innovation Award is amost welcome recognition ofTimoleon’s innovation in design.


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UK Fireplace manufacturer, CVO FIRE,has launched a new range of highefficiency gas fires. Gas is still the cheapestutility to use when considering secondaryheating and these new fires reduce thecosts, provide great heat into the room,whilst offering a stylish design solution.

These ‘high efficiency’ (HE) gas fires aredesigned for installation into both newmodern homes or as a replacement for anold inefficient gas fire. By installing one ofthese new designs you can benefit fromtwice the heat for half the price. Runningcosts are 70% cheaper than using anelectric or burning wood fireplace. Designs

are available to fit in any home with achimney, are glass-fronted and room-sealed and don’t need external ventilation.

The model shown is the KOKOTO. Thiswall mounted fire incorporates a beautifulflame which dances over a bed of pumiceand River Pebbles. This 3.1 Kw gas fire willcost around 14p/hour to operate and hasa class 1 efficiency rating of 83%. Theappliance is glass fronted, room sealed andno additional room ventilation is required.A shelf can be positioned above the fire toallow a TV to be fitted above if required.

NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY

For further information contact: CVO FIRE.01325-301020. WWW.CVO.CO.UK. [email protected]

gas fires offer moreheat and lower bills



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THE NEXTGENERATIONOF ENERGYSAVINGOUTDOOR LIGHTING

Timeguard’s new LED NightEyes are acompletely new concept in PIR lightingdesign. Small and remarkably powerful,these floodlights are compact and stylishenough to be used anywhere, whether aseffective security lighting or attractivecourtesy lighting.

The LED NightEyes giveinstant brightness, justlike halogens, but areunder half the size anduse a fraction of the power.

Available in black or white, the twinversions deliver the equivalent of 200Wlighting using a maximum of 16W (2 x8W) of LED power, and so promiserunning costs a tenth of a comparablehalogen output. The single LED versionsoffer up to 100W from a single 8W LED.

And now super-powerful 32W versionshave been added to the range. With anoutput equivalent to around 230Whalogen, with only 14% of the runningcosts, they are powerful enough for anylighting challenge, without compromiseon design.

With a detectionrange of 10m thefloodlights can bepanned and tilted toensure optimumcoverage. Anadjustable PIRdetector and bothlux level and on-timeadjustments are other refinements of thenew range, as would be expected fromTimeguard.

With a low operating temperature ofLED, these lights are equally suited forindoor and outdoor use.

Advance interest in these energy savingfloodlights has been unprecedented.They are available in wholesalers now.


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On 2nd October 2008 the Health & SafetyExecutive issued a safety alert to raiseawareness of the potential dangers fromcertain types of flues connected to gas-fired central heating installations in someproperties (particularly, but notexclusively, a large number of flats andapartments completed since about 2000)that may not have been installed properly,or may have fallen into disrepair.

To comply with The Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations(GSIUR), a flue must be visibly inspectedthroughout its route, but if built into aceiling void, the ability to do so isimpaired unless inspection panels are partof the construction.

In November 2010 the Health and SafetyExecutive issued new guidelines and aLandlord had until 31st December 2012 toarrange for inspection hatches for suchflues. After 1st January 2013 any gasengineer working on a system where thecomplete flue is not visible will advise theLandlord that the system is ‘at risk’ inaccordance with the Gas Industry UnsafeSituations Procedure (GIUSP) and with theowner's permission will turn off the gassupply to the boiler so it cannot be used.

Although the gas boiler and flue may becondemned this does not mean that thesystem needs to be condemned. Byinstalling an Electric Boiler the homeownerwill benefit from the same controllabilityand flexibility that their gas heatingsystem offered. As electric boilers are silentin operation and do not require flueing itcan be located in almost any room withinthe property.

Furthermore, as there is no Annual SafetyInspection required on electric boilersthere will be significant cost savings toPrivate and Social Landlords. With electricboiler outputs from 4kW to 14.4kw onsingle phase electricity and 3-phase 24kWand 36kW outputs, The Electric HeatingCompany (EHC) can offer a centralheating solution to most properties. Thereis a misconception in the market thatelectric heating is expensive to operatehowever EHC offer impartial advice onthe best electricity tariffs within the UK toensure that running costs are kept to anaffordable level.

For more information on thecomprehensive range of electric boilers

from EHC please contact them on01698 820533 or visit their website at www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk


Issues withconcealed flues ?

EHC HAVE THE SOLUTION

The introduction of fan-flued gas appliances in the mid1990s allowed gas central heating boilers to be installedaway from external walls. This meant that builders could

design new-build and refurbishment properties withboilers being installed on internal walls to make better

use of the available space. The flues to these boilers were,in some cases, routed through voids in the ceiling space

(and through stud walls) between properties above.

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Mounteagle Farm hasnever been so warm! Mounteagle Farm, a 500-acrearable farm, north of Inverness,Scotland, has put its trust inbiomass heating by installingWindhager’s BioWIN boilers.

The buildings comprise a largefarmhouse, a number of tenantedcottages, a holiday cottage andnumerous farm outbuildings. TheWindhager installation wasdesigned to replace the old oilcentral heating in the farmhouseand two cottages, with a centrallylocated boiler room and pelletstore.BioWIN wood pellet boilers arethe fully automated,environmentally friendly solutionthat satisfies the rigorous demands

of today’s lifestyle. The BioWIN’sinnovative fully automatedsystems ensure minimal CO2impact with maximum comfortand control.

The BioWIN wood pellet heatingsolution is perfect for largerheating requirements. Thedevelopment was focused onmaximising fuel efficiencies, safetyand easy operation along with acompact design and uniqueflexible pellet storage solution. Thetwo BioWIN boilers running incascade at Mounteagle Farm canoffer a varied output, sensing thatif only one boiler is needed, onlyone will turn on, providing amodulating output from 13.5kWto 90kW.

Windhager AccuWINaccumulator tanks are the idealsupplement to biomass boilersharnessing energy and releasing itonly when required. With tankcapacities ranging from 825 to1500 litres, these storage tanks alsoallow for cascade use to increasetheir performance and efficiency.

Dimplex Renewablesset the standards inR&D labs

Dimplex’s research anddevelopment facility is leading byexample and using state of the artrenewable energy solutions for its

offices in Dunleer, Ireland.

A high power air source heatpump linked to the innovativeSmartRad radiators is at the centreof the fully integrated Dimplexlow carbon heating system in aseries of former factory units thathave been converted into newoffices within the multi millionpounds Glen Dimplex Group’sglobal energy development centre.The high performance LA 35TUR+ heat pump which is alsosuitable for use with underfloorheating and conventionalradiators, provides the hot waterto the SmartRad system in theoffices. The highly responsive

Dimplex SmartRad fan convectorradiators are designed tocomplement the heat pumps and,operating at a water temperatureof just 40 degrees Celsius, 70% lessenergy is used than a standardradiator with comparable output.

“The system offers running costsabout half that of a conventionalwet system and as engineers, it’sessential that we also understandwhat our customers experiencetoo, so our new offices providedthe ideal opportunity for us to putit all to the test,” explains projectengineer Amanda-Jane Gainford.

Short term solution innew London CancerCentre powered byAtlanticThe Barts Health new hospitalsproject is replacing many ageingbuildings at St Bartholomew's(Barts) in Central London. Thefirst phase, a state-of-the-art cancercentre, opened in March 2010.Construction has started on thesecond phase, a cardiac centre ofexcellence due for completion in2014. Part of the work required theshort term installation of highefficiency boilerplant. Skanskaselected two Atlantic Multi-Elec210kW electric boilers. Theseboilers have a compact footprint,fitting into limited space and are

without flue problems. Inaddition, they have an efficiencyexceeding 99% GCV and anelectronically-controlled balancedthree-stage heat input. Thestandard range covers from 9kWto 630kW, with larger boilersavailable up to 1000kW onrequirement.Skanska also chose two AtlanticC20-1000 litres domestic hot waterbuffer storage vessels with three18kW stages of heat input and ahigh level of thermal insulation.Standard capacities up to 6000litres are available. The finaldetails of the programme areexpected to complete in 2016when the Atlantic equipment willhave performed its efficientfunction.


People are failing to realise that simplyreplacing boilers like-for-like when theycome to the end of life won’t deliver thefull potential to provide a sustainable,long-term improvement. Experts atSustain, one of the UK’s leadingsustainability companies, has proven justthat when working with Great YarmouthBorough Council to carry out communalboiler room audits (CoBRAs) servingsocial housing.

Sustain found that the boilers wereinefficient compared to modernreplacements and higher than necessary gasconsumption had occurred in order tosatisfy actual heating demand, but simplyreplacing the boilers themselves would notaddress all the factors contributing to pooroverall system efficiency.

Sustain identified energy and cost savingsof 20 per cent by replacing the old systemwith new condensing boilers, boiler controlsand variable speed pumps. Even biggersavings of 35 per cent could be made if theheating refurbishment budget could beextended out to the heating distributionnetwork, allowing pipework and emitters

to be replaced, as well as a completely newcommunal system will enable moderncondensing boilers to work at lowertemperatures and provide maximumsavings.

Kevin Boniface, Low Carbon BuildingsManager at Sustain, said: “It pays to makethe extra investment now, addressinginefficiencies across the entire communalsystem in one refurbishment and providingresidents with appropriate training on howto use individual controls in the properties.”Mark Kemp, Housing Finance and AssetManager at Great Yarmouth CommunityHousing, said: “Sustain provided a veryefficient and comprehensive review of ourexisting communal heating installationsincluding site visits and data analysis ofenergy consumption. The resulting COBRAstudy reports provided robustrecommendations for renewal of thoseinstallations along with other measures tominimize energy consumption on thosesites by over 20%.”

For further information visitwww.sustain.co.uk

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£550 million fund toprovide renewableenergy for businessesSolarlec has been announced as anapproved supplier for the SiemensEnergy Efficiency FinancingScheme, which is supported bythe Carbon Trust.

Siemens has invested £550 millioninto the fund to help businessesfinance renewable energysolutions such as biomass andsolar systems to enable them tosave up to 75% on energy bills andreduce carbon emissions.

The scheme works on a leasepurchase basis - Siemens funds theinstallation and leases the systemto the business, while governmentsubsidies from schemes like thefeed-in tariff and Renewable HeatIncentive pay towards the leasepayments until the business ownsthe system outright.

This gives businesses a uniqueopportunity to enjoy the benefitsof a long-term investment withouthaving the capital outlay. Thesystem will cost the businessesvery little - if anything at all - toinstall and they will continue toenjoy the long-term financialbenefits of their system, asgovernment subsidies continueinflation proofed for a 20-yearperiod.

Solarlec is expecting thousands ofUK businesses to sign up to thescheme. � enquiry 214


No Drips, No WaterDamage, No CostlyRepairsDerby gas engineer, Andrew Ging,has launched a product aimed atreducing damage caused byleaking boilers.

The Drip BuddyTM is a tray placedunderneath the boiler whichcaptures and contains water if itleaks and then removes it safelyby linking it with the property'sexisting water system through asafety valve, therefore preventingdamage to floors, ceilings and anypersonal property in the event ofa boiler leak.

This would result in a reductionin insurance/compensation claimsand repair work for any localhousing association, landlords andproperty owners. Saving onemergency callouts and responsetime.

Mr Ging launched the product atGas Training Solutions, off AscotDrive and said: "It's great that thisproduct was invented in Derbyand is also manufactured anddistributed here.”

To find out more, please use ourfast effective reader enquiryservice.


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Kidderminster solar energyspecialist Eco2Solar is flying theflag for the West Midlands afterbeing named National SMEConstruction Company of the yearat The National ConstructingExcellence Awards 2012. It comes after the firm, based atHoo Farm Industrial Estate, wasnamed a regional winner in theWest Midlands ConstructingExcellence Awards in July thisyear, taking them forward to thenational UK finals.

Eco2Solar beat off toughcompetition as one of nine UKregional finalists to win theindustry’s most prestigiousaccolade at the national finals inLondon on Friday (30thNovember).

Organised by ConstructingExcellence, the influential awardrecognises the firm’s continueddevelopments, rapid growth andbest practice in providing solarphotovoltaic, solar thermal and

heat pump system installations fora broad range of commercial,social and domestic clientsthroughout the West Midlandsand UK wide.

Managing director of Eco2SolarPaul Hutchens, said: “We areabsolutely delighted to fly the flagfor the region at this year’snational awards. To beacknowledged for our servicesand growth in the West Midlandswas already a tremendous

achievement for us, but to berecognised on a national level isreally the icing on the cake and it’sa real vote of confidence in whatwe do.

“Despite the challenging economicclimate, we have continued towork hard and remain at theforefront of our industry and thisaward is a fantastic testament.”

Eco2Solar awardedNational Accoladeat ConstructingExcellence Awards

40 Years ofWaterproofing UK RoofsIn 1972 Trocal came to the UKwith a cost effective, quick toinstall single ply membrane. In2012 the Sika-Trocal brand and itsproduct range are still goingstrong and the team is nowcelebrating 40 years ofwaterproofing UK roofs.

“For 40 years we have beenworking with roofing contractorsand specifiers across the UK toprovide single ply membranesdesigned to enable the delivery ofbuildings with low maintenanceroofs and better environmentalperformance,” comments PeteHollingworth, National SalesManager for Sika-Trocal. “Our aimis always to put the customer firstand offer solutions that meet tightbudgets and even tightertimescales.”

Today Sika-Trocal’s product rangeincludes mechanically fixed andadhered membranes, as well asgreen roof systems which haverecently been used on two newDog’s Trusts developments. Otherkey projects include the SealifeCentre in Blackpool, the FA Centrein Burton, and the BlackwallTunnel vents, which wereshortlisted in this year’s RoofingAwards single ply category.

Central to Sika-Trocal’s success isits unique fastening system usingthe Sika-Trocal Laminated MetalDiscs and a thermally brokenfastener. They provide a rapid andeconomic roofing solution bysecuring both the membrane andthe insulation in one go, reducingthe fasteners required for a projectby 40-60% and speeding upinstallation.

Also unique to Sika-Trocal is theon-line system –www.sikaspec.co.uk – whichallows customers to quickly andeasily produce specifications on-line, including NBS specifications.This, coupled with Sika-Trocal’snetwork of fully trained andlicensed contractors, means theycan provide first class customerservice, quality products, andfreedom of choice for the specifier.


Award Win forNetwork VEKA

Network VEKA has won theaward for 'OutstandingAchievement regardingEnvironmental Sustainability inthe PVC-U Replacement Windowsector' at the 2012 NHIC (National

Home Improvement Council)Annual Awards.

The NHIC Annual Awards arepresented to organisations forinnovation, and environmentalconsideration in projects involvingenergy-efficient initiatives thathelp raise public awareness of theimportance of homeimprovements.

The accolade was presented toAccount Manager Karen Lund ata special Awards luncheon inLondon on 29th November, and asMD John Ogilvie explains,acknowledges the first recycledPVC-U window to be installed in

a UK household.“The Infinity recycled windowsystem was chosen by a family ofkeen environmentalists, and theinstallation, which was a trueclosed loop process, was donewith the help of BrandAmbassador Steve Davis.

“Snooker legend Steve has alsofeatured in a DVD whichpromotes the recycling concept tohomeowners. He can be seenremoving old PVC-U windows,following their journey to VEKARecycling and then helping to fitthe Infinity windows in to anotherhome. � enquiry 218


Altro recognised forsustainability andservice excellenceAltro has been honoured twice atthe Manufacturing ExcellenceAwards 2012 by winning the ArupAward for SustainableManufacturing and the AESSEALAward for Customer Focus.

Run by the Institution ofMechanical Engineers,Manufacturing Excellence is themost successful and longestablished manufacturingsupport programme in the UKand is the only one to provide adetailed benchmarking andassessment process to helpbusinesses.

Commenting on why Altro wonthe award for SustainableManufacturing, Philippa Oldham,Head of Manufacturing at the

Institution of MechanicalEngineers, said: “The judges werehugely impressed by the wayAltro looks at sustainabilitythrough the entire lifecycle ofproduction and the end product.

“Since 2007, the company hasmanaged to cut waste to landfillby 70% and has built sustainablefeatures to company buildingswherever possible – such as arainwater capture system in thenew roof. Altro was also the onlyapproved PVC flooring supplierfor London 2012 after proving thatPVC doesn’t have to be bad forthe environment.”

The awards were presented at aceremony compered by formerpolitician Michael Portillo at theDorchester in London on 27November. The SustainableManufacturing Award waspresented by Jeremy Chatwin,Director of Programme andProject Management at Arup,while the Customer Focus Awardwas presented by the designer andproducer of the evening’s trophiesAESSEAL’s Chris Parkin.


Style is the first UK supplier tooffer moveable partitioning wallsystems that are certified with theEnvironmental ProductDeclaration (EDP) in accordancewith ISO 14025 and EN15804.

The EPD, which applies toDORMA’s Variflex, Moveo andVaritrans products, is the pinnacleof product sustainability and is ofcritical importance to any specifierseeking environmentally soundsolutions for BREEAM, LEED andSKA rating certification.

“No-one can deny that theconstruction sector has been oneof the hardest hit by therecession,” confirms MD for Style,

Julian Sargent. “As a result, firmsoperating within it have had toinnovate, work smarter and thinkdifferently. In 2013, the ability to

meet the needs of specifiers willrevolve firmly aroundsustainability.”

Sustainable Style


RoofSpace SolutionsWins PrestigiousHousebuilder Award forits RoofSpace I-Roof™

RoofSpace Solutions beat off stiffcompetition recently to win theprestigious “Best Product” Awardat the House Builders Federation

annual awards’ ceremony inLondon. The Stratford-upon-Avon-based business wasawarded the accolade for itsinnovative RoofSpace I-Roof™system, which allows RoofSpaceSolutions to install up to six 2.5storey roofs in a day – a feat thatis generating high levels of interestwithin the house buildingindustry.

Kevin Sherlock, Director ofStratford-upon-Avon basedRoofSpace Solutions, comments:“We are absolutely delighted tohave received the prestigious

Housebuilder Best ProductAward. Our customer-baseincludes many respected housebuilders, ranging from the largevolume housebuilders to thesmaller, independent operators.

“This award is recognition of thesignificant time and therefore costand labour saving benefits thatRoofSpace I-Roof™ offers, not tomention the environmentalperformance that we believe willbecome increasingly important tobuilders, architects and plannersalike. � enquiry 221


Brighten up withToolstation’snew LED lightingToolstation has just launched itslatest Catalogue with a wholerange of new LED lightingproducts.

LED lamps provide much longerlife and energy saving comparedto traditional or halogen lamps,

and Toolstation has launched anew selection of LED torches, sitelights, brick lights, emergencylights and downlights. There isalso a stonking £40 saving on a topbrand Makita 18V combi drill,with 3.0Ah Li-Ion battery, now atonly £149.98.

Pick up the latest Catalogue fromToolstation’s 120 plus salescounters across the UK or atwww.toolstation.com.


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BSRIA testing forEvaloc ProjectEVALOC – short for EvaluatingLow Carbon Communities – is athree and a half year ResearchCouncils UK (RCUK) fundedresearch project led the LowCarbon Building Group of theOxford Institute for SustainableDevelopment at Oxford BrookesUniversity, with theEnvironmental Change Instituteof University of Oxford. Theresearch team is investigating sixlow carbon communities [alreadyset up under the Government’sLow Carbon CommunitiesChallenge] in terms of the impact,effectiveness and success of theirchanges in energy use on energybehaviours. Clearly the EVALOC

team’s efforts rely on accuratemeasurement and recording of theenergy consumed in homes withinthe six communities involved andthat is where BSRIA comes in.

BSRIA Instrument Solutions is oneof the UK’s leading companiesdedicated to supplying the latesttesting equipment to aid incompliance with the ever morestringent regulations in theconstruction industry and was

delighted to co-operate inensuring the supply of accuratedata for the EVALOC project. Atthe request of Oxford BrookesUniversity, BSRIA has suppliedand installed Wi5 systems –wireless to ensure minimalinconvenience for thehouseholders concerned - in 30homes spread through the sixcommunities. These will provideongoing data on such subjects astemperature, humidity and CO2levels and in addition BSRIA issetting up sophisticated systemsto monitor low carbontechnologies – photo-voltaic, airsource heat pumps, solar thermalsystems etc.- in use in thecommunities concerned.

Expert advice at your fingertipswith Enhanced CataloguePolypipe Ventilation has revamped and re-launched their System and Product Selector,packed with the latest products andtechnical information on their full range ofmarket leading energy-saving domestic andlight commercial ventilation systems.The catalogue has been designed as acomprehensive guide that will assistdistributors, specifiers, developers, installersand engineers in the specification ofventilation systems that meet BuildingRegulations and save time and money onsite.

Clear and concise selector tables areprovided to help the customer choosewhich ventilation technology is best suitedfor a specific dwelling, ranging from basicintermittent extract ventilation through towhole house Mechanical Ventilation with

Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems. When thesystem has been selected, the reader is thenquickly and easily navigated straightthrough to the most appropriate applianceand duct system.

The updated catalogue containsinformation on all new products availablefrom Polypipe Ventilation, including theSilavent Green Line HRX MVHRappliances and energy efficient axial fansdesigned to comply with 2010 BuildingRegulations and reduce energy usage. TheSAP Appendix Q listed HRX incorporatesadvanced technology and innovative designfor maximum performance and simple

installation, providing up to 88% heatrecovery within the home.

The new range of energy efficient axial fansoffer one of the lowest Specific Fan Powersavailable at 0.22W/(l/s) and reduce carbonemissions by up to 60%. .Information onDomus Thermal, Polypipe Ventilation'sunique duct insulation system has also beenincluded, plus there is a new section onsemi-rigid Radial Duct, a revolutionarywhole-house air distribution system idealfor new and refurbishment properties.

Sika-Trocal launchesnew ‘Technical Bible’Sika-Trocal, leading supplier ofsingle ply roof membranes, haslaunched its new and updatedTechnical Manual. Designed to bea ‘Technical Bible’ for specifiersand architects, the new manualcombines comprehensiveinformation on all of the Sika-Trocal single ply membranes inone publication.

The Technical Manual has alsobeen updated to include all ofSika-Trocal’s latest products –including the self-adhesive vapourcontrol layer Svap 5000E SA, Sika-Trocal lightning conductor clips,and new rigid PVC scuppers andoutlets.

Martin Bidewell, Single PlyTechnical Services Manager forSika comments; “We’ve spent agreat deal of time refining theTechnical Manual to ensure that itcovers all products and ourcurrent installationrecommendations and techniques.We believe this now represents avital tool for anyone specifyingour single ply membranes.”



Anglian BuildingProducts certified as aGreen Deal and ECOInstaller

An exciting year beckons forAnglian Building Productsfollowing their recent certificationto PAS 2030:2012 as a Green Dealand ECO Installer.

The assessment was carried outby the Energy Saving Trust, anofficial UKAS accredited bodywho provide Green Dealcertification, and it included a

thorough audit of AnglianBuilding Products managementstems and installation processes.PAS 2030:2012 outlines thespecification required under theGreen Deal and ECO initiative toinstall energy efficiency measuresto existing buildings.

“We are delighted in ourachievement of PAS2030:2012which formally opens the door tothe Green Deal and ECO markets.Achieving this standard wasrelatively straightforward as wealready hold an integratedmanagement system and theInvestors in People accreditationsaid John Fairweather, SalesDirector for Anglian (pictured).We selected the Energy SavingTrust to work with as our auditbody; their approach wasthorough and professional, butremained friendly and helpfulthroughout the process. We nowlook forward to maximising thebusiness opportunities in thisexciting market.” � enquiry 101

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Get on board withJOSB Done In 2013With seven years of successful campaigning firmly under its belt, theJOSB Done initiative is now in its eighth year of promoting OSB as acost-effective, environmentally sound and extremely tough alternativeto uncertified plywood.

The industry-wide campaign, supported by leading manufacturersNorbord and SmartPly, resin supplier Huntsman and the Wood PanelIndustry Federation, is dedicating 2013 to encourage jobbing andapprentice builders, as well as merchants and designers, to ‘Get onBoard’ through a football shoot out competition touring the UK andthe search for the JOSB Done Apprentice of the Year 2013.


Kirsten Henson of KLHSustainability isSustainabilityPractitioner 2012 Kirsten Henson of KLHSustainability was proven the newstar in the sustainability fieldfollowing the award ofSustainability Practitioner in theSustainability Leaders Awards2012.

Judges commented on “Kirsten’scombination of enthusiasm,competence and entrepreneurialspirit which set her ahead of theother competitors, in what was ahotly contested category”.Kirsten supplemented herEngineering Degree fromCambridge University with anMPhil in Engineering forSustainable Development 7 yearsago. Her practical, commerciallydriven approach to sustainabilitysaw her sought out by LondonOlympic Park delivery PartnerClient, CLM. Kirsten tookresponsibility for waste andmaterials across the wholeOlympic Park. The numerousmaterial innovations across thePark are testament to Kirsten’sperseverance, diplomacy,advocacy and technicalcompetence.

Network VEKA & VEKARecycling to go FIT

Industry-leading tradeassociation Network VEKA willbe attending the FIT Show inApril alongside VEKA Recycling.

Located in Hall 1, Stand 1-325,members organisation NetworkVEKA will be looking to attractnew installers to their ever-growing membership at the event,as MD John Ogilvie explains:“Comprising of the very bestVEKA window, door andconservatory installers andfabricators in the UK, we see theFIT Show as the ideal place toconnect with potential newmembers, as well as a greatopportunity to catch up with

existing members who are visitingthe show.

“There is no other show in the UKwith such a targeted relevantaudience as the FIT Show, andnothing compares with theopportunity it gives you to discusswhat your business can offersomeone face-to-face.

“We will be promoting Assure –our authorised Competent PersonScheme. Since the self-certificationrequirements changed in June2012, installers can now joinAssure and self-certify theirinstallations, instead of having toget Building Regulations approvalfor each individual installation.

“We will also be highlighting themany benefits of Network VEKAmembership to visitors, includingaccess to sales leads, MarketingSupport, our renowned Insurance-Backed Guarantee and so muchmore.”

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Earthborn scoopsgold and silver atHouse BeautifulAwards Earthborn environmentally friendly paintsscooped two glittering design awards at thehotly contested 2012 House BeautifulAwards.

Achieving the ultimate gold award for ‘BestWallcovering’ was the Earthborn Claypaintextended range, while a silver went toEarthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paintfor ‘Best DIY product’.

Earthborn Managing Director John Disonsaid: “Claypaint is an exciting alternativeto emulsion, which is receiving growingrecognition every year. It's odour free,highly breathable and provides a

distinctive, soft matt finish with greatcovering power and performance. Beingfree of VOCs and harmful emissions, it issafer for your health and the environment.Its extended colour range offers somedelightful colour options.

Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint offers a highperformance alternative to limewash andother conventional masonry paints. Itbonds with the underlying masonry toform a hard wearing, weatherproof barrierthat is also algae and mould resistant.Water based and VOC free, Ecopro SilicateMasonry Paint has strong environmentalcredentials and allows the masonry tobreathe. It’s available in 40 standard shadesand provides a crisp, classic matt finishdoes not yellow with time and lasts up to15 years or more.

For further information about Earthbornpaints visit www.earthbornpaints.co.uk


CPD Seminars have RIBA approval

BAL is offering architects a comprehensivefamily of seminars, all approved by RIBAas contributing to their annual ContinualProfessional Development (CPD) studyrequirement. Each 45-minute seminar givesdetailed coverage of a particular aspect oftiling. All can be booked at www.bal-adhesives.com/specifiers/cpdSeminars.

The seminars all use real projects forillustration of challenges and solutions.There is a detailed consideration ofsustainability and environmental factors ineach seminar, alongside thorough coverageof all relevant British and Europeanstandards. Full guidance is given on bestpractice throughout, together withcomprehensive explanation ofrecommended product types, includingadhesives, grouts, sealants and associatedproducts.

‘Problem solving with tiling solutions’opens with general considerations forspecifying tiling, from substrates toenvironment. It then considers application-specific challenges, including underfloorheating, wet rooms and tiling onto timberbackgrounds. It enables architects to specifywith confidence in a variety of commonsituations.

Ancon Invests in ResponsiveWeb TechnologyStructural fixing specialist, Ancon, hasredeveloped its popular website,www.ancon.co.uk to make it fullyaccessible to the growing number ofmobile users now accessing the site viaSmartphone, iPad, netbook and similardevices.The new site is designed to recognise aparticular device and automatically resizeand alter the typography, and shift todifferent page layouts, to make it easy toread and navigate at the particular screensize and definition involved. Ancon’s web users are guaranteed thesame high quality experience and contentavailability every time they visit, whetherat work on a desktop, at home on an iPador on-site via their mobile phone.The site gives users 24/7 access to Ancon’smarket leading range of high integrity steelfixings, which are used for masonry andconcrete buildings throughout theeducation, healthcare, residential andcommercial sectors, as well as for majorinfrastructure projects.

Laura Aston-Bowes of the AnconMarketing Team said, “Today’sconstruction professionals want to use thelatest mobile devices to give them accessto information when and where they needit.


Jamie RedknappAnnounced As FaceOf Beko’s FA CupActivity

The UK’s leading homeappliance brandi Beko plc,has announced Jamie

Redknapp as itsambassador to help driveawareness of its excitingnew status as an OfficialSupporter of The FA Cup.Beko, Official Supporter ofThe FA Cup, is partneringwith the ex-professionalfootballer and Sky SportsTV pundit for theremainder of the season.Father to two young sons,Jamie will drive awarenessof the brand’s activityamongst its key targetaudience of busy mumsand families, throughnational and women’sconsumer media as well asthe Beko Mums UnitedFacebook page. Matthew Jones, SeniorBrand Marketing Manager

at Beko plc, comments,“We’re thrilled to haveJamie on board and believehe will engage with ouraudience of mums whilstpositioning us as a brandthat understands the needsof families. Jamie is a well-known football personalityand a great role model forchildren, but mostimportantly a father whocan relate to family life andjuggling a demandingwork-life balance. HavingJamie on-board enhancesour on-goingcommunications activityincluding TV and helpsbring the brand to life.”

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Eco Lodge uses Polypipe heatrecovery and radial ductsystems

Mill Meadow Eco-Homes, a luxury, self-catering, eco lodge holiday developmentsituated on the edge of Somerset’sQuantock Hills, has opted for Polypipe

Ventilation’s Heat Recovery and DomusRadial Duct System for its latest property.

Mill Meadow provides bespoke, high-endholiday properties to rent or buy. Builtusing a traditional Scandinavian log housesystem with timber sourced fromsustainable Finnish forests these veryefficient houses have a carbon neutralfootprint.

Flycatcher, the latest Mill Meadow propertyin development, is being installed with aPolypipe Mechanical Ventilation with HeatRecovery (MVHR) appliance ducted usinga Domus Radial System. Other sustainabletechnologies include underfloor heating,an air source heat pump, solar hot water,solar PV and rainwater harvesting.


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Team building activities have long beenused as a means to improve companyproductivity and efficiency, and yet thebenefits extend further, reaching acompany’s workforce, the widercommunity, and those in other countries.

Funding sustainable initiativesCOINS Foundation, a charitableorganisation, arranges the largestfundraising teambuilding activities in theconstruction industry which over the pastdecade have raised £2.5 million for projectsworldwide. The Foundation is based on thepremise that with any form of privilegecomes responsibility to give back to thoseless fortunate in the developing world, andat home. The Foundation has beensuccessful in funding a range of socialprojects and securing the support of agrowing number of companies year onyear.

The fundraising events also provide anopportunity to network with industrycolleagues; key players brought togetherover the years include Taylor Wimpey, KierGroup, Vinci, Skanska, and Osborne. Thepast ten years has seen 130 companies and3,000 people have participated walking atotal of 72,000 miles.

A once in a lifetime experience COINS 24 Peaks Challenge, which takesplace on June 8th & 9th, is a new initiativepushing teams to the limits both physicallyand mentally.

Small teams trek through the Lake District,conquering 24 peaks, each over 2,400 feet,with a total 13,000 feet height gain, covering32.5 miles. All of this in 24 hours spreadover two days! It sounds tough, but it isachievable for anyone with an averagefitness level, by following the Foundation’s10 week training programme.

The route follows Cumbria’s best mountainridge walks, including Red Pike, ScafellPike, Hevellyn and Great Gable. Once overthe finish line, teams are rewarded with acelebratory reception and presentationceremony. This is also an opportunity toshare photos, video diaries, and tales.

Gemma Jones, quantity surveyor from KierConstruction, took part in a small pilotevent last year and would encourage othercompanies to do so. She said, “Despite thechallenging conditions, we battled theelements, had a wonderful time and passedthe finish line with a smile!

“We certainly felt a strong sense ofachievement having completed thechallenge, not only as individuals andcollectively as a team, but also in terms ofhelping others and the sense of realisingthat our efforts have helped fund essentialprojects in Africa and the UK,” she added.

This year 40 teams will take part, eachpledging a minimum of £5,000. 100 per centof the money raised will go directly to twoprojects; the construction of a secondaryschool in Kawama, Zambia to educate 1000students and the Cookie Bar in the UK: asocial enterprise helping children withlearning disabilities to engage in businessand achieve independence.

Supporters can decide which project 50%of funds raised goes to or split it betweenthe two.

Applications for this event are nowopen, for further information visit

www.coinschallengeevents.com , [email protected] call

01753 501000 Twitter @COINSChallenge@COINSFoundation

COINS 24 Peaks Challenge- two dozen natural highs

Abigail Deffee, from COINS Foundation, provides an insight into one of the mostexhilarating team building endeavours in the construction industry.

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