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Comar keep all profiles in stock = market

leading delivery.

Reassurance: CWCT Tested, Audited and Certified to 3600Pa

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Concealed vent for discrete ventilation.

comar6EFT

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have designed additional mullions, transoms and feature cover-caps to Comar 6EFT to launch the most comprehensive 50mm curtain wall system available today. After extensive research with our architectural and fabricator network we are pleased to offer additional high span mullions and transoms with the highest Ix and Iy values in the industry, allowing you to span further or keep the same flush box size throughout glazed areas.

From one range of profiles Comar 6EFT offers capped, 2sided structural glazing with vertical or horizontal capping and 4sided structural glazing. Comar 6EFT 4sided SG offers the slimmest structural glazing joint available today and can be either silicon or EPDM gasket sealed.

For details and downloads, take a look at www.comar-alu.co.uk today. We are pleased to offer BIM families to our architectural and contractor colleagues, please email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk for further information.

Curtain Walling - Capped, 2sided SG and 4sided SGFor more information about comar6EFT please contact us:

Tel: +44(0) 20 8685 9685Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.ukWeb: www.comar-alu.co.uk

High span profiles keep same box sizes

throughout the facade with greater spanning ability.

Highest Ix and Iy values in the industry.

BIM ready Models.

Standard profiles range allows Capped, 2 or 4sided

Structural Glazing.

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Dow Building Solutions has made its core range of STYROFOAM-A and XENERGY thermal insulation products available as Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects through the National Building Specification (NBS) National BIM library. The new BIM objects – which include ROOFMATE, FLOORMATE, PERIMATE and XENERGY extruded polystyrene (XPS) products – are also available via the company’s website. Dow Building Solutions’ objects are available in industry-neutral Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format and formats compatible with Autodesk Revit,

ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, Tekla and Bentley. Dow Building Solutions offers insulation that helps enable construction of energy efficient buildings. STYROFOAM-A and XENERGY foams have uniform closed cell structures and smooth surface ‘skins’, together with high compressive strength and low water absorption, resulting in long term insulation performance. BIM objects are available for FLOORMATE-A (for below-slab insulation); ROOFMATE SL-A (for inverted roof insulation); ROOFMATE LG-A (for parapet insulation) and PERIMATE DI-A (for insulation of basement walls).BIM objects have also been provided for XENERGY SL, Dow Building Solutions’ latest generation XPS for insulation of inverted flat roofs. XENERGY offers the

benefits of STYROFOAM XPS - durability, reliability and strength – but with even better insulation performance, due to infra-red blocking particles which scatter and reflect heat radiation within the foam.www.styrofoam.co.uk www.nationalbimlibrary.com

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The KNX UK Association will be hosting an essential seminar for building professionals on Tuesday 26 November 2013 at The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. “BS EN 15232 – The Impact of Building Automation on Energy Efficiency” will provide delegates with detailed information on the background and rationale of this British Standard that underpins the realisation of today’s energy efficient buildings. The seminar will discuss how a life-cycle approach to building services design, monitoring and maintenance can make a major contribution to the achievement of Class A energy building performance. It will also show how KNX intelligent building

technology can provide the optimum solution to support the aims of BS EN 15232. You can register with KNX UK by contacting Tara Gartland on 0845 869 5908 or email admin@knxuk.org, specifying either the morning or afternoon session. www.knxuk.org

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Jaga Heating Products UK has released its first ever Electronic Guide which is available as a free download, intended to help architects and engineers make informed decisions when identifying solutions for

façade heating applications.Jaga wanted to provide architects, engineers and contractors with a comprehensive overview of façade heating, the options available and the considerations necessary to ensure the right product is chosen for the right application. RIBA and CIBSE approved CPDs are already available and this latest resource will provide a useful reference guide for the designer.

Titled “A Guide to Façade Heating,” the free and informative download is the first in a series of Jaga eGuides, which will cover important heating and ventilation design problems. You can download “A Guide to Façade Heating,” at www.jaga.co.uk/technical-support/eguides/

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Mapei has been awarded Energy Saving Trust recommended certification for its external wall insulation system, Mapetherm System. The system utilises sustainable alternatives to traditional insulation materials and demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing sustainable building solutions, for both commercial and domestic application. The Energy Saving Trust recommended approved Mapetherm System consists of adhesive, insulation, base coat, mesh, primer and finish. The system helps retain heat and guarantees significant energy savings. It has already achieved considerable recognition worldwide, in building solutions. www.mapei.co.uk

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Ancon’s latest CPD technical seminars have been independently assessed and approved by the Construction CPD Certification Service. The seminars, ‘Support and Restraint of Masonry Cladding on Framed Buildings’ and ‘Designing for Joints in Structural Concrete’, cover two technically challenging areas that are critical to efficient, cost-effective building design. The seminars, which are free-of-charge and generally presented over a lunchtime period, are delivered by Ancon technical staff. For further information or to book a seminar, contact Ancon on 0114 275 5224 or email CPD@ancon.co.uk with your preferred dates. www.ancon.co.uk

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UNILIN, division insulation has a new website for its structural insulated panels. The new website features allows architects and specifiers to find the right solution from UNILIN’s structural insulated roof panels that offer fast track construction and thermally efficient roofing structures, as well as similarly functioning wall and floor panels. With comprehensive information on the manufacturer’s many products, as well as reference documents and a practical guide to insulation with modern construction methods, the website makes it easy to discover the advantages offered by UNILIN structural insulated roof panels. www.unilininsulation.com

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Concrete And Clay Industries Partner With WRAP To Develop Resource Efficiency Action Plans (REAPS)The Construction Industry’s key manufacturing sectors of clay bricks and clay blocks, precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete, have joined forces to launch Resource Efficiency Action Plans (REAPs) demonstrating their commitment to increasing the opportunity for recycling and reusing recovered materials, throughout the whole-life of these materials.

This is an industry led initiative supported with Government funding by resource efficiency experts WRAP, and with technical input from Ceram (for clay bricks and blocks, and precast concrete) and BRE (for ready-mixed concrete). The REAPs have been developed to assist the supply chain that ranges from raw material extraction through to the demolition/deconstruction of buildings, in identifying and creating an actionable strategy for reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.

These action plans address a diverse range of resource efficiency issues, wider reaching than some of the REAPs developed previously. They tackle a broad scope of resource efficiency and address the significant impact indicators of waste, water, carbon, (energy usage and emissions), materials and bio diversity, as championed by the Green Construction Board “Greening the Industry” campaign to the full lifecycle of a construction product as defined in EN15804.

The Brick Development Association (BDA), British Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (BRMCA) and British Precast, together with a diverse group of organisations and stakeholders, have worked together to provide a roadmap to improve resource efficiency and the sustainability of heavyweight construction solutions and the UK built environment. Sub groups have been set up to develop specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time bound Action Plans to improve the resource efficiency in the supply chain of the construction sector for each product area in the following segments:

• Manufacturing• Logisticsandpackaging• Designforuseandreuse• Constructionprocess• Demolition

The actions generated will provide a range of approaches for continual improvement of this sector. These include the need to transfer knowledge in the form of formal CPD programmes, guidance documents and training packages, and where appropriate,

recommendation for investment in equipment and infrastructure that will deliver resource efficient improvements.

Emma Hines, Chair of the Ready-Mixed Concrete Resource Efficiency Action Plan and Sustainable Construction Manager for Lafarge Tarmac said: “We are delighted that the work of the REAP projects has both underpinned the existing Concrete Industry Sustainable Construction Strategy and also provided the construction industry with a range of actions that will improve material efficiency, improve process and service to clients as well as save time and cost. The launch of the REAPs coincides with the publication of the concrete industry’s 6th Annual Performance Report which reports on data collected across a range of holistic indicators and provides the spring board for new commitments and targets set by and for the Industry looking toward 2020 and beyond.’’

David Manley, Chair of the Precast Concrete Resource Efficiency Action Plan and Sustainability Manager for Hanson Building Products said: “The supply chain has an important part to play in delivering reduced impacts from the built environment, but it needs full collaboration between the sectors to succeed. Development of these REAPs shows how the industry can work together for the benefit of all. The precast concrete sector is committed to the efficient use of resources throughout the product lifecycle and our sector sustainability targets also launched today embrace the recommendations of the REAP project, as well as being aligned with the concrete industry strategy”.

John Sandford, Sustainability Director for Wienerberger and Chairman of the Clay Brick and Clay Block REAP added: “Brick already has a long service life, but by driving down waste and losses throughout the supply chain we can further reduce the life cycle environmental impacts. In parallel with the REAP we are launching updated sector Sustainability Key Performance Indicators which for the first time include quantitative targets to 2020. We are also about to launch one of the first new generation Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) to be prepared by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). These initiatives allow us to demonstrate the sustainability credentials of clay bricks and clay blocks as a flexible and contemporary building solution’’.

Developing a REAP brings together stakeholders from across the construction supply chain to identify and prioritise actions to work towards reducing the overall environmental impact of construction materials and contribute to the UK Government’s aspirations of a low carbon, sustainable construction sector. Launching the REAPs together is evidence in itself of the benefit of collaboration in achieving a sustainable built environment. www.brick.org.uk

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Wood Awards 2013 - Naturally Beautiful, Infinitely VersatileWith the winners of the Wood Awards – the UK’s premier award scheme celebrating excellence in design in wood in British architecture and furniture – being announced later in November, we take a closer look at a few of this year’s shortlist.

The 30-strong shortlist features unique private houses, stunning small projects, outstanding restorations, impressive public buildings and extraordinary bespoke and production-made furniture, ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

“While timber’s natural beauty and versatility lends itself to bold, eye-catching projects with architectural flair, it is more practical applications and hard-nosed economic facts that make it increasingly in demand within the UK’s built environment,” says David Hopkins, Wood for Good’s head of external affairs. “The continuing demand for sustainable building materials and peak energy performance from finished buildings naturally play to wood’s strength as a low-carbon material with high insulation properties. The variety of projects showcased on the 2013 Wood Awards shortlist underlines the significance of timber in modern British architecture.”

Alex Monroe Studio, London by DSDHA using KLH cross laminated engineered timber panels using Austrian spruce.A wonderful example of a bespoke timber interior where the structure, joinery and furniture are made from the same timber material, but this project also demonstrates that the use of timber in the construction of buildings can achieve negative net CO2 emissions. The KLH cross-laminated timber volume for this project was 38m3. KLH panels removed approximately 30.4 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. 3.3 tonnes of emitted CO2 from transporting the KLH panels from Austria to London. Offsetting the CO2 emissions from the transport therefore shows a 'nett gain' of 27.1 tonnes (CO2 removed from the atmosphere).

Abraham Darby Sports and Learning Community , Shropshire by BDP using European spruce glulam and CLT, European larch glulam and Canadian Western Red Cedar cladding. Rated BREEAM “Excellent”, the design of the structural timber elements and connection details were all carefully crafted to meet with the aesthetic aspirations of the design team, whilst maintaining practicality for fabrication and erection; all helping maintain affordability. The large structural timber members act as carbon sinks. The carbon sequestered within the primary school structure alone is equivalent to approximately two years of CO2 emissions.

The Colyer-Fergusson Building, Kent by Tim Ronalds Architects using Canadian Douglas Fir plywood and solid timber, and European oak flooring.Tim Ronalds Architects decided at the outset that timber would be used throughout the public spaces to provide the warmth and acoustic qualities conducive to music. Canadian Douglas Fir was chosen for its colour and vitality, and is used for wall and ceiling finishes, doors, joinery, and handrails. The building is rated BREEAM "Very Good".

As the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design, the Wood Awards is made possible by the major sponsorship of AHEC, Canada Wood, the Carpenters’ Company, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE and the Forestry Commission.

For more information, visit www.woodawards.com

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Kelly Hoppen MBE and Crosswater host Room 5 in this year’s Sleep Hotel – a showcase for the best in hotel bathroom design. 20TH-21ST November 2013, Business Design Centre, London. Crosswater partner the renowned international interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE at this year’s show to showcase new brassware; the KHZero collection, a result of an alliance with the designer.Kelly Hoppen Interiors is the multi-award winning design studio founded by British designer Kelly Hoppen MBE. As a leading pioneer and design industry leader, Kelly¹s renowned ‘Hoppen’ style is underpinned by subtly coordinated fusion of East meets West; clean lines and neutral tones, blended with charming warmth and sumptuous opulence. She puts her stamp on the homes, yachts and jets of private clients, as well as select commercial projects the world over, including hotels, restaurants, offices and aircrafts.“Kelly’s signature style was precisely why we wanted her to take a fresh look at bathroom brassware for us” says David Balmer Crosswater’s Hospitality Senior Projects Manager explains. “Hotel groups, spas, and top drawer commercial specification demands high-style, highly functional products that is well supported throughout its life cycle. The KHZero 1 is just the first of five ranges to be rolled out over the next 12 months.” In Room 5 of the Sleep Hotel KH Zero 3 will be on display along with products from; Crucial Trading, Gervasoni, Graham & Brown, Hakwood, Pixel Projects and Richloom.To register for Sleep 2013 please visit. https://sleep2013.registerbynet.com/www.crosswater.co.uk

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Access an invaluable infographic, white paper and enter a draw for an iPad Mini too! When it comes to the world of lifts, Stannah can be relied on. Almost 150 years of lift expertise really does mean they can give you the best advice when it comes to lift specification. The choices are widening and the subtle differences between their wide range of passenger-moving vertical lifts can be confusing. So this well-respected lift supplier has made things a little easier. With six vertical passenger-carrying lifts in the current Stannah product range, all differing slightly and providing slightly different solutions it’s time to clearly define the similarities and the differences, the advantages and disadvantages of each product. The aim is to ensure the lift you choose provides the best solution for your immediate needs, meets all your legal

requirements and, at the same time, remains the right choice for your building in years to come by considering the life-cycle costs too. Make life easier. Access the Stannah ‘select the right lift’ infographic, register for their comprehensive white paper (coming soon) and put your name into a monthly draw. Simply go to http://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/win-an-ipad

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Premium British manufacturer of quality shower enclosures, showertrays and bathscreens, Coram Showers, introduce its brand new and highly transformed website. The new lifestyle website from Coram Showers is highly responsive and directly showcases its range of top-quality products; from enclosures and walk-in shower designs through to Coratech® showertrays and its innovative ‘StayCLEAN’ glass. To find out which Coram product is the right bathroom solution for you, visit the new website www.coram.co.uk and let the high-tech makeover do some of the work for a change.

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August saw publication of the new VMZINC Facades brochure, adding to the technical literature already published in 2013 on Standing Seam Zinc Roofing and Rainwater systems.The facades brochure contains information on fully supported and rainscreen facades and explains the underlying principles of standing seam, flat lock, interlocking panel, overlapping panel, sine wave and composite panel systems. Pre-weathered zinc can be used for almost any type of project, not just to provide a lasting appearance but to match the roof covering and rainwater goods.www.vmzinc.co.uk

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York Handmade Celebrates Its 25th AnniversaryThe award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, the largest independent brickmaker in the north of England, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. York Handmade, which has worked on iconic buildings such as the Shard, Highbury Football Stadium and Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, was founded by chairman and manager director David Armitage in 1988.

Previously the Alne Brick Company, based in Forest Lane, Alne, near Easingwold, York Handmade now has an annual turnover of £2 million and employs 25 dedicated staff. David Armitage commented: “It has been a hugely enjoyable, though challenging, 25 years. We

have grown from a very small brick factory in a North Yorkshire village to a successful and award-winning brick company that is well-known and respected on the national stage.

“The progress we have made in the last 25 years would not have been possible without the loyal service and dedicated expertise of York Handmade’s management team and our skilled employees in the factory and we owe them all a great deal,” said Mr Armitage. When York Handmade started in 1988, the company inherited a derelict factory, which wasn’t even making bricks at

all but was primarily engaged in the production of drainage tiles for agricultural purposes.

Mr Armitage explained: “When I bought the factory in 1988, the prime objective was to create a strong local business, employing local people and boosting the local economy. Now, over £2m investment later, the company boasts a dedicated modern handmade brick factory and my objective has been achieved”.

He said: “Like every other SME in the construction industry, York Handmade has had to fight hard over the last five years to stay in business and to progress. We feel we have succeeded in that prime objective and are well placed to go forward for the next 25 years with confidence”.

York Handmade has a remarkable record in the Brick Awards during the past decade. These national awards, run by the Brick Development Association in conjunction with Building magazine, are the brick industry’s Oscars. The buildings which won the awards for York Handmade were: Four Oaks in Little Bedwyn, Wilts (Best Single House); Tupgill Cellar, near Middleham, North Yorkshire (Best Craftsmanship); and Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester (Specialist Brickwork Contractor).

The judges paid tribute to York Handmade’s work at Tupgill, the home of the famous Forbidden Corner tourist attraction, saying: “It was obvious to pick Tupgill Cellar as the winner of its category. It is magical to look at. A wide variety of handmade specials were personally designed by the manufacturer and the result is outstanding.”

And the judges commended Chetham’s School of Music for “being an outstanding showcase for brick. It is a tour de force of brickwork and the beauty of the design, choice of brick and impeccable detail are very difficult to find fault with.” David Armitage added: “It is important to stress that our three winning entries were completely different jobs in design and execution, graphically illustrating our ability to work in a wide variety of colours and styles. We believe we can tackle any brickwork project successfully.”

Meanwhile in 2009 the company was short-listed for the Best Educational Building award for its work on De Grey Court at York St John University. www.yorkhandmade.co.uk

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Cembrit’s new Continuous Vent Ridge is a practical and aesthetically pleasing fibre cement product ridge capping solution for pitched roofs. At 3.24 Kg, it is half the weight per linear metre of a concrete or clay ridge covering. Being lightweight, the product is easy to transport and can be carried up to the roof top with ease. Cembrit’s Continuous Vent Ridge is simple to install as it is dry fixed with four self drilling screws. Adhering to roof ventilation provisions is just as important as the design and construction aspects. The BS 5250, Control of Condensation in Buildings Amendment 1, sets out the requirements for the need for roof space ventilation in both warm and cold pitches roofs. Cembrit’s Continuous Vent Ridge has the free air capacity of 5880 mm² which more than exceeds the requirements of BS 5250. www.cembrit.co.uk

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Vent-Axia has made the final shortlist in the prestigious Energy Awards 2013, which recognise and reward companies leading the way in reducing carbon emissions. Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Kinetic Plus E, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system has been selected for the shortlist in

the ‘Energy Efficient Product of the Year’ category. Launched in July 2012, the Kinetic Plus E is the best performing MVHR system listed on SAP Appendix Q. It boasts a specific fan power (SFP) as low as 0.4W/l/s, combined with 94% heat recovery, and provides valuable reductions in Dwelling Emission Rates. Consuming as little as 20W, the Kinetic Plus E only costs around £20 a year to run, offering 94% thermal efficiency and

potentially recovering 10 or 20 times more energy than it costs to operate. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 4 December at the Grosvenor Ball Room, Park Lane. www.vent-axia.com

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Just six months after one of its mineral fibre tiles became the first in the world to be granted basic Cradle to Cradle® certification, Armstrong Ceilings has gone one better. Not content to rest on its laurels, Armstrong’s Perla OP 0.95 tile, which contains 53% recycled content and is 100% recyclable, is now accredited to Silver status. In addition to this, it performs acoustically to Sound Absorption Class A and is highly light reflective (85%), being available in Board, Tegular, MicroLook and SL2 edges.Cradle to Cradle products are assessed on five criteria – material health, material re-utilisation, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship and social responsibility – and awarded one of four levels of certification, from basic through to platinum. The Cradle to Cradle philosophy differs from other sustainable certifications in that the process begins even before a product is manufactured. Products are developed specifically for closed loop systems in which every ingredient is not only safe but beneficial, capable of either biodegrading naturally

and restoring the soil or to be fully recycled into high-quality materials for subsequent product generations, again and again.The programme is designed to give specifiers and clients a transparent mechanism to compare the sustainability performance of competitive products. As part of its Cradle to Cradle commitment, Armstrong is proud to be a participant of the Pavilions at Park 2020, a Cradle to Cradle inspired

working environment. Built alongside Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it includes the experience centre, a meeting point of know-how and skills that acts as a Cradle to Cradle showcase. www.armstrong.co.uk

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Fila has introduced a new solvent-free, stain-proofing protector – FILAMP90 ECO PLUS. Launched at Cersaie 2013, the new high performance sealant is LEED-approved and developed for polished and unpolished natural stone, and polished porcelain surfaces. It can be applied internally and externally and its water-based formula cuts application time by up to 80%. FILA MP90 ECO is also GEV-EMICODE EC1PLUS certified and suitable for use on food contact areas. New FILAMP90 ECO PLUS joins Fila’s Green Line – a range of water-based, biodegradable products that have a very low VOC content. It provides protection against stains, without forming a film or altering natural surface colour. As well as sealing a variety of surfaces, FILA MP90 ECO PLUS can also provide weather and

anti-graffiti protection outdoors. www.filasolutions.com

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Abet Laminati has opened a museum to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The displays, at the company’s Bra factory near Milan, are organised chronologically to take the visitor on a historical tour of laminates in design. The museum comprises 600 square metres and includes over 137 pieces of art. It also includes information about Abet Laminati’s culture of research, innovative experimentation and creative concepts. The pale-blue facade of the museum and the multi-coloured bridge that connect the two main galleries are both clad in MEG panels, a self-sustaining, high-pressure decorative laminate designed for exteriors. The entry hallway features laminated walls printed with the names of the many designers and design companies that have worked with Abet’s products. www.abetuk.com

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yeomaN raiNGuarD always has the riGht solutioN iN the pipeliNeYeoman Rainguard, one of the UK’s leading providers of quality rainwater systems, has responded to customer demand by adding the TX Cast Iron Soil Pipes to its range.Low maintenance and cost effective, Yeoman Rainguard TX Cast Iron Soil Pipes can save substantially on labour and installation time due to the push socket jointing system which

eliminates the need for special jointing tools or equipment.The TX range is a perfect choice for new build, conservation and listed building projects. Yeoman Rainguard can also supply rainwater systems in Aluminium, GRP, Cast Iron, Copper, Zinc and Stainless Steel. www.rainguard.co.uk

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Prime Minister Visits Portakabin Factory And Welcomes Announcement Of European Expansion Prime Minister, David Cameron, visited the Portakabin manufacturing centre and international headquarters in York yesterday and has welcomed the Group’s announcement that it is expanding its operations in Europe with plans to open its first hire and visitor centres in Luxembourg and in Toulouse in the south west of France.The expansion into Luxembourg will complement the Portakabin Group’s current operations in France, Belgium and Holland and follows its recent acquisition of Oecon Mobilraum

GmbH, the manufacturer and distributor of modular buildings in Germany.Speaking at a ‘PM Direct’ question and answer session with Portakabin staff in York, Prime Minister, David Cameron said, “Our economy is turning a corner, we’ve got to finish the job and make sure that people’s living standards improve in our country. Here at Portakabin, there are 200 extra people who have been employed and there is exciting news about the expansion of the company’s operations in Europe. Portakabin is a business that is investing more, that’s building more, that’s exporting more and that’s employing more – it’s a real Yorkshire success story!”Derek Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, said, “We were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister here in York. We believe we have a unique position in the market, which is not currently being served in Luxembourg and so this latest expansion offers huge potential and opportunity for

Portakabin. It is also a positive move for the UK as the majority of our buildings for Europe will continue to be manufactured at our head office and production centre in York.”

“Luxembourg has one of the strongest economies in Europe and its financial services sector continues to be particularly buoyant. We have already had considerable success in the country, servicing customers via our Belgium operation, so we know the premium quality of our interim building solutions suits the Luxembourg market very well.” The demand for Portakabin interim modular buildings in Luxembourg has continued to grow in recent years and projects have previously been managed and delivered from its Belgium operation. In order to offer even better customer service locally in Luxembourg, Portakabin has just opened its first office in the centre of the capital, and plans are in place to expand this on a larger site to accommodate additional office space, storage and operations facilities and a display area so customers can see a range of Portakabin buildings at first hand. This investment will allow more buildings to be held in stock to further reduce lead times and improve customer choice, as well as to meet the rapid growth in demand. The new Portakabin hire operation in Luxembourg will target similar sectors to its 50 UK hire and visitor centres, providing high quality short-term building solutions for schools and universities, local authorities, hospitals and clinics, commercial and financial services organisations, and transport companies.In France, Portakabin has announced its expansion in the south west of the country with the opening of a new hire and visitor centre in Toulouse. This region is currently supported from the Portakabin base in Bordeaux. The new move will provide a strategic link between France and Spain and is a key location for the aeronautical industry. In terms of economic activity, Toulouse is the third largest city after Paris and Lyon.Due to open this autumn, the base for Portakabin in Toulouse will provide offices, display buildings, operations facilities and storage for hire buildings available from stock.www.portanews.co.uk

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New raiNscreeN app proviDes speciFicatioN oN the move

iTunes has recently approved a brand new Rainscreen App, developed by EJOT UK. Recognised internationally as a leading developer and manufacturer of technical fastenings, EJOT’s product portfolio comprehensively covers every facet of Rainscreen installation and the new App provides specifiers and designers with a complete overview of the route to specification, via area of application.

The App’s Top level navigation utilises a touch screen graphic to guide the user through the four key elements of assembly technique; substrate fixing, frame fastening, insulation anchorage and fascia panel fastening. The new App then categorically matches all materials and substrates with the correct fastening technique and product.

To further enhance the offline viewing experience, EJOT has included a project gallery to demonstrate some spectacular examples of Rainscreen installations that have utilised the company’s products worldwide. These include O2 World in Berlin, the Varyap Meridian building in Istanbul – and closer to home, the new Heslington East Campus at York University.

Also provided is an overview of EJOT UK’s testing and development wing Applitec, unique in the UK but working in tandem with the EJOT Group’s head offices in Germany. The new Rainscreen Specification App by EJOT UK is for iPad iOS 5.0 and above. It can be downloaded by visiting iTunes store and searching for Rainscreen. www.ejot.co.uk

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A highly innovative, bespoke and energy-efficient aluminium and glass façade solution has been developed and engineered by Wicona for a new landmark headquarters scheme in the Black Forest in Germany for Testo AG – the world’s leading supplier of portable measuring technology. The five-storey building has a vibrant design featuring natural stone cladding and a highly complex, bespoke glass and aluminium façade construction. At the north and south ends of the building, the Wicona glazing system is constructed as L-shaped units which overlap and tilt outwards, creating a strong, sculptural effect.

This specially-designed solution comprises both fixed glazing and concealed vents for natural ventilation, with additional acoustic protection where the building is close to a busy road. The units were prefabricated to minimise work on site, ensure the highest levels of precision and accurate tolerances, and to avoid the effect of inclement weather conditions. The side walls of the building are angled for a dynamic appearance and comprise a unique ribbon window design with integrated ventilation, interspersed with horizontal bands of smooth limestone cladding.The specially adapted Wicona profiles and areas of triple glazing achieve U values for the glazed units as low as 1.3 W/m2K to deliver excellent thermal efficiency. The façade design also had to incorporate external solar protection – and this project is believed to be the first to feature an angled façade with external slatted blinds. At ground floor level and for the two-storey reception area, Wicona’s WICTEC 50 stick curtain walling to passive house standards was used to create an inclined façade. The angle increases from one mullion to the next which meant every pane of glass was different. This system achieved an outstanding U value of just 0.84 W/m2K to minimise the building’s carbon footprint even further. www.wicona.co.uk

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wicoNa Develops BespoKe FaçaDe solutioN For New laNDmarK heaDQuarters BuilDiNG iN the BlacK Forest

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Essentially the circuit lines of a traditional distribution system, a modular wiring system is designed and prefabricated off-site in a plug and play format. When delivered to site, the system requires no hard wiring - every part of the system is connected using colour coded plugs - making it extremely quick and simple to install. The systems are available as radial and ring main up to 32amps.

The benefits of such a design are obvious: rapid installation, less labour and a lower skill level, flexibility, quality and lower costs. However, selecting a quality modular wiring system is essential if you are to reap the benefits of this modern building practice. So what constitutes quality?

CABLE90% of a modular wiring system is composed of cable so quality cable is essential. The only way of guaranteeing this is by third party approval through British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC).

Additional considerations include the bending radius and the choice of cable type.

The bending radius of armoured and unarmoured cable should be seven times the diameter of the cable. Anything less than this and the design of the system may be compromised or the cable become damaged as it is bent beyond its capability. In terms of choice of cable, a quality modular wiring system will be capable of being designed and manufactured from a range of cable types and armouring to meet the specific site requirements.

CONDUITThere are two approaches taken by manufacturers: the first and by far the best involves laying armouring over the cores; the second, and to be avoided, is where the core is threaded through the conduit. The former is better for the bending radius and protection of cores, reducing the chance of damage and allowing for longer lengths. This in turn allows for greater flexibility in the individual system design for a project.

INTERLOCKING PARTSIf the interlocking parts are poorly designed or made the system may lose connectivity, making it useless. The plugs should have a robust locking mechanism whilst at the same time be easy to connect at installation or refurbishment stage.

TRACEABILITYTraceability in manufacturing has become a major issue in the drive to improve total quality control. But genuine - valuable - traceability practice has to include every component in a system; it can’t simply stop at who manufactured the cable as that has very little value and in reality tells you nothing of the system quality.

A top notch manufacturer will be able to trace each and every system component. At Modular Wiring Systems we can trace all the way back not just to the cable, but to the source of copper within that cable. For us it’s easier as our parent company Tratos manufactures all of the cables used in our systems in its BASEC approved factory.

TESTINGEach and every component part - including the copper, the cable, the joins etc - should be tested individually, preferably using ATE (automatic testing equipment) that is fully calibrated. Systems that have undergone such rigorous testing are easy to identify as the manufacturer applies a test sticker with a serial number to every part of the system tested. Batch testing of a system and its components is not acceptable.

MANUFACTURER SUPPORTA good, experienced manufacturer should be able to provide you with support and guidance throughout a project to ensure you get the most benefit from using a modular wiring system. That support should include detailed CAD drawings, the allocation of an in-house project engineer for one point of contact throughout the process and the ability to make bespoke product to solve any on site challenges that may arise. The latter aspect can only realistically be achieved if the company has UK manufacturing facilities, as to design, build and supply a bespoke item from abroad is unlikely to meet your time frame.

With greater focus than ever before being placed on sustainability and ‘green’ building techniques at the same time as a need to reduce costs, modular wiring systems score high. Wastage is reduced as there is no requirement for cutting and fabrication on site and costs are reduced as a system can be installed up to 80% quicker than traditional methods and utilising 70% less labour. But this only applies to a well designed system, manufactured under strict control using quality components. Use a lesser system that scrimps on components, testing etc and you might get away with it. However, the more likely scenario is you spending time and money to put it right and generating a whole lot of bad will in the process. www.modularwiring.com

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raK’s Best-selliNG louNGe tile raNGe reaches 20 millioN sQm sales milestoNeRAK Ceramics has announced a new milestone. Production of its best-selling Lounge Collection has reached 20 million square meters. The Lounge Collection includes porcelain wall and floor tiles, as well as slabs and decorative insets. It is sold in more than 120 countries and has become a best selling range in the UK market, where it accounts for 85% of tile sales.Combining aesthetic and performance benefits, RAK’s Lounge Collection is renowned for its high strength, low water absorption, frost, acid and alkali-resistance, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor wall and floor application. Tiles and mosaic formats are offered in a range of mottled shades - both polished and unpolished – alongside polished Listello borders with chrome glass insets. Large-format Lounge polished slabs offer seamless continuation and can be fabricated to create practically any surface - from vanity unit to external cladding.www.rakceramics.co.uk

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pressalit care toilet seats Now with aDDeD polyGieNe

For the ultimate in hygiene, Pressalit Care has introduced the antibacterial Polygiene finish to its range of toilet seats. Polygiene is a 100% natural product which prevents bacteria from spreading. Made up of silver salts – which are found in our drinking water and sea water – Polygiene is perfectly safe both to users and to the environment. Available to order, the treatment is added as an integrated part of the toilet seat manufacture, and so, unlike many other surface treatments, never fades. Ergonomically designed, functional and attractive, the Dania, Colani and Ergosit styles are made of high-quality thermoset plastic, making them highly durable and easy to clean, and are available in a choice of colours – white, red, blue, and anthracite. The three styles have been designed to suit different personal requirements, such as for those requiring sideways transfer; a large, wide surface with good support; or with a curved bowl to support and stabilise the pelvic region. As recommended in BS8300, stability buffers come as standard on these Pressalit Care toilet seats. www.pressalit.com

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maKiNG acoustics BeautiFul…

BCL acoustic timber panels allow you to create unique walls and ceilings, giving you the choice of over 2500+ design options. Choose from 50+ timber species, 40+ acoustic fabric colours, Acoustic Classes D – A, Class 1 / 0 SSF fire protection and Recycled insulation options. BCL also provide BIM model objects for walls and ceilings, giving you the chance to model different panel configurations in your building, helping to find the right look and feel for your space. www.bcltimberprojects.co.uk or call 01189 344 155.

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iNta’s New eNzo raNGe Fuses style with GooD seNse

Anti-scald tap, shower and valve manufacturer, Inta, has launched a stylish new range of showers that give users the opportunity to save energy without compromising on the ultimate showering experience. With the option for 6, 8 or 12 litres per minute flow regulation, Inta’s Enzo offering gives users the flexibility to tailor their shower’s water usage. All showers in the range feature Inta’s anti-scald thermostatic cartridge technology, as well as being designed with a safe touch body. The Enzo range is also visually striking, comprising Inta’s new ‘Applewhite’ finish soakers and ecoair handsets, for a stylish look. www.intatec.co.uk

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armourcoat at New BruNNer showroomArmourcoat decorative plaster finishes feature within the new Brunner showroom in Clerkenwell, London.Brunner UK Ltd, UK subsidiary of the leading German contract office furniture manufacturer, relocated from nearby Old Street to the more spacious former Victorian warehouse on Rosebery Avenue in October. Designated as a ‘light industrial heritage’ building within the local council’s conservation area, the warehouse retains many of its original features including Critall iron window frames, brick façade, loading bays and wall cranes.The Armourcoat 'KonCrete' finish has been used extensively on the first floor of the showroom. A hand-applied plaster wall finish, 'KonCrete' offers a wealth of surface options to achieve a distinctive industrial look. In addition a large selection of both standard and custom plaster finishes are included with Brunner’s ‘designer’s resource’ – a custom-designed feature area – to explore the full potential of Armourcoat surface finishes.David Shirley, Managing Director of Brunner UK Ltd, commented “We’re delighted to work with Armourcoat to bring modern decorative elements to our new showroom. Retaining traditional artisan application skills, Armourcoat plaster finishes are a great complement to our high-end products.”The new Brunner showroom is conveniently located close to Farringdon and Angel underground stations. For further information please visit www.brunner-group.com

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coNFiDeNtial paper collectioN with wheels! meriDiaN eNviroBiN raNGe eXpaNDeD with New miNi versioN

Leafield Environmental has added a new, 87 litre Mini version of the popular Meridian Envirobin. The Mini Meridian is a slim bin with a flat back that can be placed against a wall without causing obstruction. Intended for internal use, the new stylish Mini Meridian Envirobin can handle up to three individual waste streams depending on the lid selection. A liquids reservoir option is also available to assist the clean disposal of half empty drinks containers. Integrated WRAP signage will also assist the user in selecting the appropriate waste stream and thereby reduce cross contamination. The confidential waste version has integrated wheels and handle and a lockable lid to assist the removal of heavy confidential paperwork in compliance with the Data Protection Act. www.leafieldrecycle.com

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stuNNiNG Quartz washroom surFaces From compac

TREND is an innovative technological quartz worksurface and flooring collection from COMPAC which is ideal for a wide range of applications including washrooms for health and sports centres, hotels and spars. TREND, COMPAC believes, is ecologically superior in its manufacture and composition to any other quartz worksurface currently on the market. COMPAC’s renowned engineering skills have achieved a virtually zero porosity surface without the need for antibacterial chemicals; technological quartz comprises 93 - 95% natural quartz - one of the finest and most durable natural materials. This versatile, high performance product maintains extraordinary hardness, resistance to abrasion and importantly, is easy to clean and maintain. Delivering excellent whole life costings, TREND from COMPAC will enhance any project and provides the designer with a stunning and versatile material to work with. Available in four timeless cool colours which have been designed to complement each other beautifully or look equally good separately. www.compac.es

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stelraD swiNGs iNto actioN!

Stelrad Radiators has introduced its brand new, curved vertical premium panel radiator to the UK market – the Stelrad Swing. The new model is based on Stelrad’s extremely popular Compact Vertex radiator but sees the addition of a one piece, curved steel front cover that gives it a modern and aesthetically pleasing designer feel. It comes in white as standard but can be specially ordered in up to 35 colours. You can follow Stelrad on Twitter @Stelrad or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StelradLimited www.stelrad.com

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Designed for commercial use the No Scale Commercial Saltless Water Softener is Chemical free, Salt Free, Maintainance free, Power free units offer Guaranteed Scale prevention and removal. The TAC Water Softener is capable of 99.99% internal Scale prevention and removal. It does not require regeneration or backwashing. 50% more effective than basic vessels. These units are ideal for coffee machines or commercial dishwashers. It is supplied with a 3 year peformance guarantee. Units using Polyphosphate remove only 81% of Scale, release chemicals into the water and require regular replacement.The unique media creates a ceramic template which allows the calcium ions to form into non-scaling crystals (guaranteed). Comes complete with post filter.Aquatiere’s popular water conditioning system contains ceramet and ceramet sp for whole house saltless water softening and state of the art water filtration. Great for people with skin conditions and those who are chlorine intolerant.Designed to protect the internal pipework and equipment in a domestic plumbing system, the No Scale Plus unit will reduce spotting on glass and chrome surfaces but will not eliminate it entirely. This unit is often bought by customers who can not fit a traditional salt based softener due to difficulties in fitting a drain, seperate drinking water tap or power to the unit. Some customers buy this unit because they can no longer store or carry salt or for environmental reasons (no water wastage or pollution). It comes complete with granulated activated carbon pre filter and post filter, fittings and full instructions. www.aquatiere.co.uk

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aQuatiere has the soFt touch

Jis proviDes eXtra haNGiNG spaceJIS EUROPE of Hayward’s Heath has manufactured a new accessory for extra towel hanging space. The ideal solution when family or extra guests arrive increasing the number of towels to be placed on the existing towel rail.The new accessory is also ideal for airing towels freeing the main towel rails to emit as much heat as possible. The new fitting manufactured in 100% stainless steel, like all JIS Europe’s range, is available in three widths 400, 520 and 620mm and is 317mm deep. It fits many of the existing towel rails in the extensive JIS range. The new accessory is also available in polished or satin finish.The additional shelf or hanging accessory is simply attached to an existing towel rail’s horizontal bars at the desired height by releasing the back plate using an Allen key and placing the shelf against the towel rail whilst re-affixing the back plate with the Allen key. www.sussexrange.co.uk

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NEW Stannah Midilift SLplus Launches In City Community Centre

Stannah’s brand new Midilift SLplus vertical cabin platform lift has debuted in a new, purpose-built Community Centre in London.

Part of Blackfriars Settlement – a registered charity providing community services and support to local people – the Centre is part of an urban regeneration programme that also includes 15 new affordable homes. Located in the ground-floor main atrium, the hydraulic-drive Midilift SLplus cabin platform lift carries a rated load of 400kg at a speed of 0.15m/s between two floors – a distance of 3510mm. It brings access to a full range of facilities, from meeting, educational, computer and activity rooms, to a hall, café, and assorted learning resources. Reflecting the contemporary building’s light, spacious aesthetic and efficient, friendly functionality, the Midilift SLplus features fully glazed panoramic landing doors with a satin stainless steel interior, new grid-style ceiling and lighting, automatic controls, flush-

mounted call stations and intercom. The platform size is a roomy 1100mm x 1400mm. The lift was handed over ready for the opening of the building. Introduced to bridge the gap between the Midilift SL and Midilift XLplus cabin platform lift models, the Midilift SLplus offers the benefits of simple installation, no pit and low running costs. It looks and behaves more like a conventional passenger lift – a key factor in its specification, as Blackfriars Director, Julie

Corbett-Bird, comments: “Having looked at our options – traditional passenger lifts and wheelchair platform lifts – we went with the new Stannah Midilift SLplus because of its highly cost-effective, structure-supported enclosure which meant we could install a lift without having to provide a shaft. Health & Safety considerations also played a key part in our decision-making process.” From start to finish, the Midilift SLplus took less than 7 days to install. It has been such a success that another is being installed to serve two floors in a different part of the complex – office accommodation available for rent. The Midilift SLplus is Part M (England & Wales) and Section 4.2 (Scotland) compliant; meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010; and is serviced by the London & South East (Dartford) branch of Stannah Lift Services, part of a nationwide network providing 24 hour, 365 days a year support.www.stannahlifts.co.uk

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The impressive Jamia Mosque Sultania and Education Centre in the mill town of Brierfield, Lancashire is now complete following a ten year design and build project and an investment of £3.5 million from the local Muslim community. The new building, by architect Mr. Al-Samairre of Archi-Structure, Baildon, West Yorkshire, is now one of the largest mosques in Lancashire serving up to 2000 worshippers.

The interior decoration honours the past by using many traditional materials while also embracing modern methods of construction and advanced, high-performance materials such as DuPont™ Corian®.

The new facility is dedicated to both education and worship and features eight classrooms on the lower ground floor. The spacious

main prayer hall offers a ladies prayer area on a mezzanine level for which a special design solution was needed to elegantly separate and yet connect the two areas.

Designer Umar Faruque of Studio Architekton, who specialises in contemporary Islamic interiors, was called in to create this feature and came up with the concept of thirty-eight decorative arches inspired by the Moorish architecture of Andalusia. The arches were designed to complement the marble sourced from Pakistan and Turkey that features in the main hall, but for this project the designer wanted a flexible modern material that would work in harmony with the aesthetic while also being easy to fabricate and fit.

Umar Faruque was familiar with the properties of DuPont™ Corian® and the creative way in which these have been applied to various projects around the world, and he was keen to explore the material’s flexibility and flawless finish for this design. Umar chose local

specialists M and L Solid Surfaces for the onsite design, fabrication and installation of the arches because, having worked with them previously, he was aware of their background in engineering and their ability to achieve the precise tolerances required for this project. The arches were constructed from an MDF base and the two colours of Corian® specified for the design (the deep, rich tone of Cocoa Brown and the veined mineral aesthetic of Arrow Root), were a 90% match to the colours of the marble in the main prayer hall.

Working with technical support from CD (UK) Ltd, the distributors of DuPont™ Corian® in the UK, M and L Solid Surfaces completed the manufacture and installation of the arches within 12 weeks, using 30 sheets of the material. Skilled techniques used to fabricate the complex curves of the arch design included thermoforming and the seamless bonding of the two chosen colours to ensure a sleek, uniform finish throughout. The arch design is now a stand-out feature that has become one of the most distinctive and admired within the building.

Khalid Hussain, on behalf of the new mosque comments, “The Sultania Mosque build has been a huge project for the community and those involved in the construction; everyone is delighted with the final result and appreciative of such a unique building with its many artistic features, all complementing each other. The use of DuPont™ Corian® for the arches was a new but ingenious idea to us; we are pleased with how beautiful it looks, it has become one of the main talking points about the design.”

Masud Ahmed of the Brierfield Mosque continues “We were unaware that a material famous for worktops could be so adaptable and creative, and our faith in the architect and contractor has been rewarded with a quality product and design, which has been completed to a very high standard. The work of Umar Faruque, M and L Solid Surfaces and CD UK, will be widely appreciated by our community for many years to come.” www.corian.co.uk

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Moorish Style Arches In DuPont™ Corian® For A New Mosque In Lancashire

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moNolith Gets straiGht to the poiNt oF Bathroom reDesiGN iN milaN

When it came to modernising the 1960s-built Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the centre of Milan, updating the guest bathrooms was crucial to maintaining its luxury four-star status. However, with any downtime being a costly business, getting the 254 rooms back into service as quickly as possible was also vital for the hotel’s owner and manager Maurizio Naro. The savvy hotelier, who has been at the helm of the 12-storey complex for 25 years, overcame this issue in two ways; by carrying out the refurbishment work in stages and by choosing Geberit Monolith sanitary modules for the guest bathrooms, thereby keeping installation time to a minimum. In order to ensure that the everyday running of the hotel was not overly affected by construction noise and dust, careful planning was a vital part of the refurbishment process at the Four Points in Milan. For Maurizio,

this included a visit to the annual International Furniture Fair, where he identified the Geberit Monolith as the solution to his renovation dilemma.The Geberit Monolith sanitary module makes light work of upgrading sanitaryware as part of a refurbishment project and is available for washbasins, WCs and bidets. It can be connected to existing water and drainage connections without any major structural changes, which eradicates the need for retiling or redecorating the bathroom once fitted. The Geberit Monolith has an elegant glass surface, which can be specified in a choice of Black, White, Umber or Mint Green, which

neatly conceals all of the fittings, leaving a minimalist finish, whilst its slim profile means it doesn‘t impinge on space, even in compact bathrooms. By choosing the Geberit Monolith sanitary module for WCs and bidets, the renovation work on the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel was sped up significantly, with the first batch of 66 bathrooms complete and being enjoyed by guests in a matter of days. www.geberit.co.uk

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all Quiet at the music caFÉ

Troldtekt acoustic panels have been used to great effect in the design of the Music Cafe at the famous Aldeburgh Music development at Snape Maltings, founded by composer Benjamin Britten in derelict industrial buildings on the Suffolk coast. In order to reduce noise reverberation, the architects have used 160m2 of fine natural wood Troldtekt panels to create an attractive and high performance acoustic ceiling. Troldtekt panels, widely specified for ceilings and walls in potentially, noisy environments, are made from 100% natural wood fibres mixed with cement. Their benefits include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept.www.troldtekt.co.uk

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awarD wiNNiNG Fit out opts For FleXiBle spaceDelivering vibrant, flexible space to the ground floor facilities at the new European headquarters of pharmaceutical giant, Astellas, Style was contracted to install a substantial moveable wall package consisting of nineteen DORMA Variflex panels finished in a bright red, stretch fabric. Rated with an acoustic performance of up to 55dB, Style’s Variflex partitioning solution delivers outstanding privacy between divided areas allowing space to be easily created to match demand. The panels have been installed in a T-formation to create two interconnecting moveable walls, maximising available space whilst minimising the room required for parking the units when not required. Variflex also has the added advantage that its panels come separate to the frame. www.style-partitions.co.uk

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Kemmlit Gets top marKs at techNoloGy acaDemyAshcroft Technology Academy in Wandsworth has recently undergone a £13 million new build and refurbishment programme. For the Academy’s refurbished washroom facilities, Kemmlit’s Cronus cubicle system and Type P lockers were specified by the Academy’s management team. Featuring 13mm solid high pressure laminate doors and walls with a colour layer and a special overlay to protect against abrasions and scratches etc. Cronus is a versatile fully framed cubicle system providing design flexibility without compromising quality. Kemmlit Type P lockers were installed to provide a stylish, robust and secure solution for students to store their belongings in. Cronus and Type P lockers are part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit that are available exclusively in the UK from Skirmett Washrooms. www.skirmett-washrooms.co.uk

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DecoFlame® e-riBBoN FireSince 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available. In February 2012, the Denmark-based manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending). Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando. The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com

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When deciding on the colour of a 'wooden' floor, it's often a toss up between the usual variations of oak, ash, or whichever particular woodgrain suits your individual interior style. Porcelain Wood’s Rutland range, then, is a real game-changer, offering a variety of beautifully distressed wood grains that incorporate a vivid Mediterranean colour pallet, inspired by reclaimed panels taken from disused Spanish fishing boats.

Designed around base palettes of ash and earth, its intricate, ocean-washed patterning provides a desirable shabby-chic finish to any living area. Making inspired use of advanced Inkjet technology, Porcelain Wood’s awe-inspiring tiles – some measuring more than a metre long – are just as comfortable adorning a bathroom floor as they are in the larger expanses of any shopping centre or hotel lobby, as well as being perfectly durable for outdoor installation.

Manufactured for both commercial and residential use, Porcelain Wood’s tiles combine the unrivaled durability and low-maintenance of porcelain with the colour, texture and grain variation of wood to provide a stunning floor and wall covering that is unsurpassed in both quality and design. Porcelain Wood’s products also have the green credentials to match, containing over 40% of recycled content, resulting in a distinct lack of tree chopping required. www.porcelainwood.com

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warmcair taKes warm air heatiNG to a New levelOne of the first installations of Johnson & Starley’s WarmCair condensing Warm Air Heating system is already demonstrating its energy efficiency and home comfort benefits in a modern residential property in Northampton. For the owners, Mr & Mrs Inwood, the WarmCair represents their third investment in Johnson & Starley Warm Air Heating systems in different properties. The WarmCair’s daily usage comparison with the previous J90 Warm Air heating system shows an energy consumption drop of around 30% with WarmCair. As a condensing heater, WarmCair uses less energy to produce the required heat output and also has lower carbon and NOx emissions. WarmCair claims up to 98% thermal efficiency. The wall mounted control system located in the hall way gives the Inwoods complete control over the operation of their WarmCair system. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk

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huNter DouGlas liGht & eNerGy tool maps suN coNtrol impact oN iNterior liGht aND climate

Sun control significantly impacts the interior light and climate of a building. It blocks out annoying sun rays and keeps the interior temperature at appropriate levels the whole year round. In order to display the effects of sun control on indoor spaces, Hunter Douglas has developed a Light & Energy software tool that provides exact measurements of visual comfort and climate control. Four different scenarios can be outlined on the basis of different kinds of sun control, each one indicating which comfort and energy effects a change will produce in the room. The user can compare scenarios and calculate indoor temperatures and how the light falls in a room under different sun control conditions. This means the energy capacity required to heat or cool a room can also be calculated. The tool therefore quickly and easily highlights poor choices, such as an overly transparent and light-weight roller blind that lets in too much light for the user to be able to work comfortably on a computer. The data produced by the Light & Energy Tool for a given building are presented in a report in PDF-format. The Hunter Douglas Light & Energy Tool can be downloaded free of charge at http://tools.hde.nl/energytool2/tool.html

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New heatiNG seasoN promotioN helps iNstallers maKe a saFer choice this wiNter

Viessmann is launching a new promotion for all UK Gas Safe Registered and Irish Registered installers to mark the launch of the new heating season. The promotion offers a free pair of Rhino SafeClamp™ ladder clamps for every Vitodens boiler purchased or a free Rhino Pipe Tube for every three class-leading Vitodens boilers purchased between 1st October and 31st December 2013. The Rhino Pipe Tube offers strength, style and security to provide the best method of transporting copper pipe or similarly lengthy materials. The Rhino Pipe Tube is TÜV tested, key lockable at both ends and will fit most roof racks and van roof bars. Viessmann’s range of Vitodens boilers, of up to 60kW output, are German engineered with 95 years of technical excellence backed by a class leading warranty package. www.viessmann.co.uk

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air source heat pumps From GraNt uK

Grant UK has introduced the Aerona HE range. It’s a response to the requests of customers who were impressed by the Aerona models but wanted a little bit more. Bigger single phase models, higher outputs and CoPs at lower air temperatures with even quieter noise levels, whilst maintaining the tried and tested features of the existing Aerona range. The Aerona HE range offers units from 6.5kW up to 21.5kW and provides higher CoPs sustainable at lower temperatures. The Aerona heat pump ranges will qualify for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme from the spring of 2014 with long term payments for the end user on specified renewable installations. To qualify however, both the unit installed and the installer must be MCS approved. www.grantuk.com

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elimiNator system Filter – a caNNy optioN iN the North east!Sentinel’s new technology heating system filter “Eliminator” has been very well received by installers all across the UK including Rothwell Plumbing Services Limited (RPS) in the North East. Sentinel joined RPS installers Gareth Davies and Nathan Temperley in Hexham recently to see a new filter being installed as part of a boiler replacement installation. A brand new Vaillant boiler had been installed in the kitchen and the Eliminator was installed just below the boiler. The Eliminator’s four powerful hydro-cyclones force clean water out of the top of the filter and spin all types of suspended system debris down into the bottom of the collection chamber. Four strategically positioned magnets accelerate the capture and removal of any

magnetic debris. Optimised flow design continues to remove debris until the collection chamber is full. www.sentinel-solutions.net

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hoNeywell aNNouNces the uK lauNch oF evohomeHoneywell has announced evohome, a new intelligent heating system that wirelessly controls heating, room-by-room. evohome delivers greater efficiency by using Smart Zoning technology to transform how homes are heated. Upgrading a basic timer and thermostat controls to evohome can deliver up to 40% savings on heating bills. You can create up to 12 zones in your home that can be controlled individually for optimal comfort and efficiency. evohome also features an easy-to-use mobile app (Android and iOS) that allows remote heating control. evohome also combines a raft of smart technology: from understanding when a window is left open and adapting your heating accordingly, to learning how a house heats up and cools down, evohome is the “brains” of your home heating. In a range of colours, with a high contrast touch screen and modern design, evohome will be priced from £249 RRP and available for purchase in the UK in January 2014. www.evohome.honeywell.com

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The issue of heat loss at the perimeter floor/wall junction, as well as other cold bridges around the building envelope can be successfully addressed through the use of Thermoblock, manufactured by Marmox (UK) Ltd.

The loadbearing composite product has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer, equivalent to a course of bricks, in order to address a critical area of heat loss; thereby reducing energy bills and making a significant contribution to SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations. Each length of Thermoblock is comprised of ultra-high performance XPS insulation, encapsulating miniature columns of concrete; while the top and bottom are covered by alkali resistant glass-fibre mesh, retaining a surface of fibre reinforced polymer concrete to facilitate bonding.

Individual units are 65 mm deep and feature a 15 mm overlap at either end, giving them an installed length of 600 mm; they are available in widths of 100 and 140 mm and are installed at the base of the inner leaf to an exterior masonry wall, normally level with the insulation beneath the floor screed. They can, however, be employed within a timber frame construction and at other positions such as beneath window openings or at first floor level, the roof-wall junction and under party walls.

Although a conventional DPC should still be incorporated into any wall construction, the impervious nature of Thermoblock means it forms a further horizontal barrier to moisture ingress. Wherever they are installed, the XPS with its ultra-low thermal transmittance increases the path for heat loss, making it a highly effective solution to dealing with the increasingly important effects of cold bridging. To achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes requires a 44 per cent improvement on energy performance set out in the 2006 edition of Part L to the Building Regulations.

In the very important area of the wall/floor junction, Enhanced Construction Details can cut heat loss by between 35 and 55 per cent; but utilizing Thermoblocks can reduce CO2 emissions still further to between 60 and 90 per cent, offering an important contribution to the points required in achieving CSH Level 4 or above. With the concrete columns having

a y-value of 0.225 W/mK but occupying only 10 per cent of the overall area, compared to the XPS insulation with its thermal conductivity of 0.033 W/mK, the combined y-value is 0.052 W/mK.

Crucially, being able to employ a defined, very low thermal transmittance – derived by thermal modelling or measurement – offers a far more advantageous result than adopting the ‘default’ figure offered in SAP. Using standard ACDs will add a heat loss of 0.08 Watts to the U-values for a property, while Enhanced Construction Details can cut this to 0.04 Watts; but incorporating Thermoblock can bring this right down to 0.01 Watts or less.

The same principle applies to the European PassivHaus standard or the recently launched Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES), which the Government is now promoting as the route to achieving Zero Carbon construction. Overall Marmox Thermoblock presents a fully compliant solution to addressing the issue of cold bridging which is also CFC and HCFC free with a zero Ozone Depletion Potential, offering ease of installation.

Furthermore the reduced energy consumption can also guarantee a pay back in as little as two to three years, depending on building configuration. Marmox (UK) Ltd. has published a fully illustrated, 16 page technical brochure on the benefits and application of Thermoblock, as well as offering a comprehensive specification advisory service. www.marmox.co.uk

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Marmox Thermoblock Supporting Perimeter Energy Saving

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Underfloor heating specialist Timoleon was among a number of construction manufacturers who responded to an appeal from a respected television programme, which was seeking to convert a family’s home near Hereford to the needs of their young son who suffers from a life-changing medical condition.

Fire-fighter Colin and his wife Clare had already invested a lot of time and effort in creating a comfortable home for their two sons, when Christopher, aged seven, was diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy; a neurological condition which swiftly affects the limbs and neck, requiring the person to rely on a wheelchair. The strategy for the conversion was worked out by occupational health specialists in conjunction with locally based DA Forrest Architectural Services, and involved completely re-building a two-storey section to the seventies style semi-detached property in the Bartestree area of Hereford.

A spokesperson for the project team told: “Sadly Christopher’s condition is just going to get worse. He already has to use a wheelchair and the family house just isn’t designed for these access requirements; and mum Clare has trouble getting him into bed when she is there on her own. “Because of behavioural issues associated with the condition, Christopher needs to be on the same level as his parents – so for this reason we planned a two-storey extension incorporating a through-the-floor lift, as well as a tracking and hoist system linking Christopher’s bedroom with a wet room. The whole house will be made wheelchair accessible with doors and openings being widened downstairs.” Timoleon’s contribution to this effort was in supplying its FoilBoard underfloor heating product as part of the build up to the ground floor structure, which was being relaid during the course of the conversion.

Importantly, underfloor heating not only frees up space in dwellings, but also provides an energy efficient and comfortable living environment without the air currents and cold zones common to radiator type emitters. The manufacturer’s engineer spent six hours on site, installing the FoilBoard sections over the concrete sub-floor, these then being overlaid with screed replacement boards which are also available from Timoleon as part of a system that avoids wet trades.

There are a number of options within the FoilBoard range, including a modular version for use with suspended timber floors or ceilings. The FoilBoard Floating as employed in the Hereford home can feature either high-strength CFC free polystyrene of wood fibre insulation and presents parallel grooves into which the underfloor heating pipe is laid. Tongue and groove boards are then laid installed above the aluminium diffuser as a floating floor offering excellent heat distribution.

The FoilBoard was installed throughout the conservatory extension with panels being cut to size where necessary, and the special end units create the return loops so that pipes are supported throughout the whole of their run. FoilBoard also lends itself to the creation of different heating zones in larger properties.

A spokesperson for the programme said: “Timoleon supplied this underfloor heating product to the family featured in the BBC One series, DIY SOS: The Big Build and installed it as part of a life-changing transformation to their home in Hereford.” www.timoleon.co.uk

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Timoleon Helps Build Adapted Living Space For Muscular Dystrophy Sufferer Aged Seven

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As popularity of James Latham’s high specification door blanks, Flamebreak, continues to grow, the UK’s largest independent timber and panel products distributor, is now offering them directly from stock at every one of its nine nationwide panel sites.Available as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Flamebreak door blanks are manufactured with a special three layer tri-laminated hardwood timber core, which helps to eliminate gaps, rippling and telegraphing. They are also lightweight, and have an excellent substrate for easy machining and conversion, making them easy to handle and fix. The Flamebreak range boasts an extensive list of industry recognised accreditations and certifications including; British Standard BS476 (Part 22 1987) and BS EN1634 – 1 as well as PAS23 and PAS24. Flamebreak door blanks also hold DD171 and BS EN 1192 ratings for durability and wear and tear and have been successfully tested to meet the requirements of the BWF Certifire Scheme as well as attaining BMTRADA Q Mark.Plus, the benefits of these high specification door blanks don’t end there. Flamebreak achieves U-values of 0.9/m2K for thermal insulation as well as sound insulation readings as high as 35dB. Latham’s Group Manager for doors, Steven Dennard, said: “The benefits of Flamebreak door blanks are there for all to see. They boast a long list of technical and environmental features and weighing in at only 31kg each for a plywood faced 2135 x 915 x 44mm, means a single door blank can easily be worked and machined by one man.”Flamebreak door blanks are not only technically superior but also aesthetically superior too and can easily be laminated, painted or veneered. www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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Flamebreak Ticks All The Boxes With Specifiers

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reyNaers lauNches its clearest sliDiNG system yet with hi-FiNity

An infinite view combined with ultimate performance is offered with Hi-Finity – the new, ultra-slim and elegant large sliding door system launched and now available from Reynaers Aluminium.Revealed at Ecobuild earlier this year, this innovative new glazing system is designed to offer an uninterrupted view and seamless integration between interior and exterior without any compromise on performance – as the name ‘Hi-Finity’ suggests.Its sleek, slim form allows the installation of large transparent surfaces with minimal visual sightlines. The aluminium profiles are designed to be integrated into the walls so the glazed surfaces extend from floor to ceiling creating the ultimate minimalistic appearance. This offers both panoramic views to outside and an airy and spacious feel to the living space as light pours in.Despite its light, elegant appearance, the system provides a high level of strength and durability, being able to support large glass panels up to a weight of 500 kilograms. Depending on the frame and vent combination with a glazing thickness of 38mm double glazed, a Uf-value as low as 2.0 W/m²K can be achieved offering excellent thermal performance. The system is air tight up to a maximum pressure of 600 Pa and, in addition, Hi-Finity can achieve a high level of water tightness with a rating of 600Pa. Ease of operation is allowed via the specially designed integral wheels, with various opening options available ensuring the perfect solution, including duo rail, triple track and central closing for multiple panels. For greater ease and comfort, a concealed motor is also incorporated so vents can be opened fully automatically at the push of a button or via a remote control.Designed with security in mind, the Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding door system is also burglary resistant to class RC2, which is achieved through the concept of the electric locking mechanism, operated by a simple push of a button or the remote control. High strength, high thermal insulation and high security combined with the ultimate solution for an uninterrupted view, make Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding door system an ideal solution for low-energy contemporary architecture. www.reynaers.co.uk

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hoppe’s New raNGe oF eXit ButtoNs aND emerGeNcy Devices Now availaBle

HOPPE (UK), manufacturer of hardware for the architectural and window and door sectors, has launched a new range of exit buttons and emergency devices through its specialist Access Control Division. This latest move offers customers more choice to find the right

solution for their project, as well as providing added value at affordable prices. They are designed so that the emergency break glass unit is fitted in the same area as the exit button, a critical safety feature that means in the case of poor visibility, users don’t have to search for the BGU while visibly impaired. Each unit comes with an alarm function and a visual red light when the BGU is activated. This helps to prevent the user from thinking the system is faulty if the BGU has been mistakenly activated. The alarm draws attention to the unit so it can be reset in the event of accidental activation. Each one also comes with a plastic cover over the break glass area to prevent accidental activation. The units can be surface or flush fitted which eliminate the time taken for wiring. www.hoppe.co.uk or call 01902 484 400.

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6,500 vicaima Doors speciFieD iN 38 resiDeNtial aND care homes

Ideal Care Homes has 38 residential and dementia care homes in the Midlands and the North of England to which Vicaima has supplied a total of 6,500 Oak Natur doors, in a pre-finished flush option to reflect the stylish design and high interior specification of these homes. This high quality range is both beautifully designed and competitively priced. Another important advantage of choosing a Vicaima interior door is the wide range of performance and finishing options that are available. For instance, doors can be supplied with hinges, locking system,

handle and eye viewer, and there is a choice of framing solutions to suit application and requirement. Various performance characteristics can be specified, from security, fire door and acoustic, to a combination of fire and acoustic. www.vicaima.com

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comar wiNDow systems improve perFormaNceComar Architectural Aluminium Systems have developed and rigorously tested their aluminium window systems to meet the very latest performance and specification demands, ensuring their clients have a future proof solution. The Comar range of solutions, Comar 5P.i and Comar 9P.i High Performance window systems, offers specifiers a comprehensive single source solution that achieves an increased range of window sizes. Comar 9P.i offers two door options: rebated and rebated with anti-finger trap stile. These door sets are available in single or double, open-in and open-out. Comar currently have a range of profiles in development for project specific solutions that will be added into their standard range. www.comarsystems.com

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smart completes maJor loNDoN laNDmarKSituated at the heart of London’s Canary Wharf, the two towers that make up the Landmark development comprise 804 prestige apartments and penthouses on 45 and 30 floors respectively, together with two lower-level buildings that are situated around a central courtyard.Developed by CPL and designed by architects Squire and Partners, the apartments and penthouses are finished to the highest quality specification, offering residents stunning views across London and Canary Wharf. The ground floor areas to all four blocks were completed in 2013 with Smart Architectural Aluminium’s MC Curtain Walling system installed by Avdon Bristol Limited, one of the company’s specialist partners. With in excess of 1,600 square metres of curtain walling installed and including Smart Wall commercial entrance doors, the system perfectly completes the development which contains café areas as well as a Tesco convenience store. Completed for the Landmark project in a polyester powder coated grey finish, the slim profiles of the Smart MC Wall curtain walling system allow maximum light into both single and multi-storey buildings, with a special feature transom cap with concealed mullions for uninterrupted ‘glass to glass’ joints. The versatile, polyamide thermal break system, may also incorporate a top hung frameless vent and can accommodates any of the company’s windows and doors. www.smartsystems.co.uk

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reyNaers at home has a haNDle oN DesiGN

Reynaers at Home is proud to announce the launch of a unique new suite of designer handles that offers stunning aesthetics, use an evolutionary new material and coating, exceptional levels of durability and is 100% recyclable, hypoallergenic, also are made using a new environmentally friendly manufacturing process. Designed by Italian designer Leo De Carlo, renowned for his work at Philippe Starck agency in Paris, Purity handles are crafted using a brand new highly durable alloy, PURA™.The designer handles are coated using a new production process called BIOV™ (Bioecologic Ion Overlay), requiring no galvanic chrome and leaving no toxic waste in air or water. The surface hardness is more than double that of a standard surface treatment and the corrosion resistance is on a par with that of the highest quality stainless steel. Even more impressive, the coating is also hypoallergenic. Available in a range of eight striking colours, the Purity handles are suited across the Reynaers at Home range of doors, meaning you can now have matching handles on sliding doors, bifolding doors, double doors and single side hung doors.www.reynaersathome.co.uk

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the veKa uK Group lauNches eXteNDeD colour raNGe

The VEKA UK Group continues to enhance its offering with the unveiling of Variations; a new extended range of coloured foils for both VEKA and Halo customers, along with a simplified ordering policy. VEKA and Halo foiled

profile is now available to order in vastly smaller quantities – just one pack, regardless of the colour or system. In terms of pricing, the new policy sets out a standard uplift in cost right across the board for anything detailed in the swatches. The VEKA UK Group’s new swatch books also include a wall chart, so that VEKA and Halo customers can see at a glance which profiles can be foiled on the various systems. www.vekauk.com

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techNal puBlishes New test results For FXi65 parallel opeNiNG wiNDow

Technal has published new test results for its FXi65 parallel opening window – an option in the FXi casement suite for applications where there is a need to ensure the maximum exchange of fresh air with the minimum draught. In independent tests to BS 6375-1, the system achieved class 4 for air permeability, E900 for water tightness, and CE2400 for wind resistance. The parallel opening window uses an open-out square drive vent system, which has the benefit of specially engineered 17mm parallel opening stack height hinges. This feature ensures a high level of security whilst allowing fresh air to be drawn in at the bottom of the window and stale air to be expelled at the top. www.technal.co.uk

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The final stage of the £550 million redevelopment of London’s King’s Cross station has been completed, with the iconic station at the heart of a £2.2 billion regeneration of the surrounding district.King’s Cross Square, the 75,000 sq ft area to the front of the station, and which is larger than Leicester Square, was officially opened last month by Boris Johnson, London’s Mayor, and Patrick McLoughlin, the Transport Secretary.

King's Cross Station FrontageThe historic frontage of the station was completed with advanced systems from Wrightstyle, one of Europe’s leading steel and aluminium glazing companies. For the façade, the company supplied to SIS Security. Wrightstyle’s SG curtain walling systems form the station’s ground floor archways, and had to conform to strict criteria laid down by English Heritage – as well as having to deal with very high traffic volumes.

Western Transit ShedsSupplying to MERO-SCHMIDLIN, Wrightstyle also supplied a range of exterior doors for various parts of this renovated building which includes restaurants, a visitor centre and retail outlets. King’s Cross station is part of a 67 acre regeneration of the King’s Cross area that is creating 3.4 million sq ft of office space, 2,000 homes, 500,000 sq ft of retail space, 300 hotel bedrooms, and 650 student units.

Wrightstyle is a specialist in the design and supply of glazing systems to mitigate against fire, and bomb and ballistic attack. Its systems have been installed in transport projects in the UK and worldwide, including Hong Kong and Dubai. “This was a project that required a high level of design sensitivity, as well as being able to supply both fire-rated and non fire-rated doors and glazing systems. This prestigious project underlines Wrightstyle’s reputation for design excellence and for having a comprehensive product and systems range,” said Lee Coates, Wrightstyle’s technical director. www.wrightstyle.co.uk

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King’s Cross Officially Reopened With The Wrightstyle

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If you were thinking that in the event of a fire, it is the fire itself that kills, think again. Government statistics show that in fact it is toxic smoke that causes the most deaths with 34% of deaths due to the victims being overcome by gas, smoke or toxic fumes, compared to 25% of fatalities due to burns. Added to this, without ventilation the smoke temperature dramatically increases and visibility is significantly reduced, hindering escape for anyone in the building. Architects and specifiers looking for suitable window products would therefore do well to look for a range which can be easily configured and networked to provide ventilation throughout the whole building.Specifying such a ventilation system doesn’t have to be complicated, says GEZE the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems. The company, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2013, has launched a new set of window drives. Providing a flexible, building-specific ventilation solution, the entire range uses state of the art integrated control technology to ensure the products can be networked to extract smoke and heat from a building quickly and easily. Bringing together the best elements from its world-class heat and smoke ventilation range as well as products for natural ventilation, GEZE has created a collection of versatile drives which share a uniform, discreet design and innovative Smartfix installation system, making installation easier. Architects can choose from GEZE’s attractive Slimchain, mighty Powerchain, simple ECchain, the integrated E 920-E 990 chain drive and the compact E 250 NT spindle drive, safe in the knowledge that they will complement each other and integrate easily into the overall building management system. GEZE UK managing director Kaz Spiewakowski said: “This is the range that UK architects and specifiers have been asking for: industry leading, aesthetically pleasing drives that can be packaged together to suit each individual building’s requirements. Not only will each chosen set of drives be easy to install and network, but it also means that as the building use changes, the opening widths and opening speeds of all the windows can be easily adjusted. Our technical team are on hand to provide expert advice and guidance during the specification process and our WinCalc program makes designing window systems even easier.” GEZE UK provides a RIBA approved CPD seminar which gives an overview of the requirements for selection and specification of fire and smoke venting equipment in residential and commercial properties. www.geze.co.uk

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Simply Install, Network And Ventilate

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Creating buildings using green oak frames delivers a superb result but, with today’s Part L demanding super-insulation levels, the timber’s gradual drying process will lead to serious headaches without the right window design and installation. Traditional exposed frame glazing, where a sealed unit is mounted between two beads fixed between the posts and studs of the frame - with the glass siliconed into position, simply isn’t suitable due to the movement of the building’s green oak structure.

Green oak is newly felled timber which has a high moisture content and takes up to five years to dry out. During this time, the cut timbers will shrink so any structure created using green oak will naturally experience movement.

This can cause problems for ordinarily fixed elements such as windows. Movement stresses on the window

frame will lead to water ingress around the windows, draughts and heat loss – the last things any occupier of a green oak building would expect given the price premium they would have agreed to at the design and commissioning stage.

The solution comes with a combination of improved face applied glazing design and carefully controlling the building drying process using the right glass specification. It has been developed by specialist carpenter Black Pig Frame Finishing who have now worked on more than 300 buildings across the UK. Its innovative way to attach thermally superior, weather-tight windows in green oak buildings uses SGG COOL-LITE SKN 174 glass from GLASSOLUTIONS to help manage the drying process of green oak buildings with great success – successfully eliminating problems including water ingress, heat loss caused by draughts and unsightly cracking around windows. Black Pig’s face applied glazing solution

involves cladding the entire structural glazing frame to offer protection and provide a continuous waterproof seal. Sealed units then ‘float’ to allow for movement of the frame and all weather seals are EPDM rubber to provide longevity. No silicone or other mastics, which are prone to degradation, are used and drainage is built into the system to extend the life of the sealed units.

Manufacturer of the sealed units GLASSOLUTIONS, ensures Black Pig can balance thermal performance with solar control and help green oak building architects manage the drying process over time. It manufactures sealed units with a Swisspacer spacer bar and argon-fill using SGG COOL-LITE SKN 174. This delivers a sealed unit with high light transmission and a very low g-value, which reduces solar gain by as much as 30% compared to standard thermally insulating glass. Importantly, this is combined with an excellent U-value of 1.1W/m2K and a high degree of neutrality both in transmission and exterior reflection.

Simon Ely, MD of Black Pig Frame Finishing, said: “Green timber buildings are extremely popular amongst architects and clients looking for a modern style of building based upon traditional craft skills with inherent ecological credentials. But the natural drying process of the timbers requires careful attention to the glazing otherwise the building will suffer fundamental problems which could prove costly to rectify.”

Architect Alistair Ellen has worked on numerous green oak buildings and believes that Black Pig’s solution is highly effective in achieving the best glazing result. Alistair said: “The use of glazing is always the most dramatic way of bringing an oak framed structure to life and having worked with Black Pig on a number of successful projects the confidence I have in their system and workmanship gives me the freedom to design ever more exciting, light-filled spaces, seamlessly combining oak frame and glass.” www.blackpig.me

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Picture courtesy of Alistair Ellen Architect

Green Oak’s Controlling Influence

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This property in rural Oxfordshire was adapted in 2012 to open up the corner of its large kitchen, and to bring in plenty of natural light. Cantifix designed and installed a Sky-Frame configuration that involved 8 metres worth of doors.

All 4 panels can slide, and the doors also open at the corner to create a stunning and technically intriguing façade – as well as allowing a great view of the beautiful countryside around the property.

Sky-Frame doors were the perfect product for this home, with their slim frames complementing the clean design of the kitchen perfectly. The flush threshold of the doors has been emphasized by the use of similar floor tiles on the inside and outside – allowing the two spaces to blend visually. www.cantifix.co.uk

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Cantifix Brings Natural Light To Oxfordshire Home

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St Pancras Chambers have enjoyed extensive restoration work, with London & Continental Railways working with Manhattan Loft Corporation to turn the once-derelict hotel into a 5 star Renaissance Marriott hotel with 244 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a health and leisure centre, a ballroom, 20 meeting and function rooms, and 67 private apartments and penthouses.

During this restoration work a particular problem was identified that required an innovative solution. Many original lath and plaster ceilings required upgrading to a 60-minute fire rating. These ceilings often included ornate plaster castings dating back to the original construction period and were therefore protected under the Grade 1 rating. These ceilings were also unique in their construction.

The laths were fixed to a complex steel beam sections suspended from the concrete floor above, so whatever fire protection was to be used it not only needed to be light in weight but also able to offer an insulation barrier that would prevent these metal beams from buckling in heat, which would inevitably cause the ceiling to collapse.

Fire prevention Products London, were approached and after an extensive survey developed a solution perfect for the job. The Envirograf EP/CP coating was specified. EP/CP is an intumescent coating that expands in a fire offering an excellent insulation quality to the substrate structure above.

However, due to the importance of the building project and the sensitivity of the original features a test was commissioned. The test house built an exact simulation of the complex ceiling steel structure that also comprised of the lath system.

Carried out at Warrington Test House according to the principles of BS 476:Part 20:1987 the test was a total success achieving the 60 minute requirement leading to the Envirograf EP/CP being specified and now used throughout the St Pancras Chambers project playing a crucial role in restoring the original magnificence of one of London’s most important buildings! www.envirograf.com

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A Unique Fire Protection Solution

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howe GreeN’s Quality staNDs the test oF timeHowe Green’s first ever access cover was the aluminium 750 Series. It was designed 30 years ago for the supermarket sector, providing a high quality solution to the problem of accessing concealed under floor services in highly trafficked areas. With a few tweaks along the way, the 750 became the 7500 Series and three decades later, it is still the most popular product in Howe Green’s portfolio - proof that only quality stands the test of time. Now manufactured in stainless steel as well as aluminium, the 7500 Series is ideal for a wide range of applications. A specially adapted 7500 Series access cover can also be found above a time capsule buried deep underground at Old Trafford, commemorating 100 years of one of the most famous football stadiums in the world. www.howegreen.com

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KeepiNG Fast FooD worKers saFeVynagrip anti-slip matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is a very durable and hardwearing matting widely used in all types of working environments to provide a permanent slip resistant surface in temperatures down to -26°C. Vynagrip’s very durable, extra aggressive and deep etched surface provides an excellent slip resistant performance (R11 when tested to DIN 51130). Furthermore, its non-porous 100% vinyl composition means it is resistant to acids, oils and fats making it ideal for use in food storage and preparation areas. An example of this is at a well-known fast food restaurant chain where it is used in frozen and chilled rooms to provide a comfortable and slip resistant walking surface. Since these areas often experience temperatures in excess of -20°C, it is vital to ensure safety underfoot and to protect workers from slipping on the frozen and icy floors. www.vynagrip.com

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rise iN popularity oF BespoKe eNtraNce mattiNG Heckmondwike FB, the fibre bonded carpet specialist, has reported an increase in demand for its bespoke entrance area, which can be customised with logos and designs. The latest school to benefit is West Hove Infant School in East Sussex, which commissioned Heckmondwike FB to provide entrance matting from its Diamond range that displays the school’s name and strapline in an eyecatching logo. Heckmondwike’s versatile Diamond entrance mat can incorporate any design required and provides a 100% polypropylene cobbled effect surface which will not ravel or fray, ensuring entrance areas look inviting for years to come without high maintenance costs. www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

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howe GreeN access cover Fits the Bill at the Fish & chip shopUK Manufacturer Howe Green has supplied an access cover solution to fit the bill perfectly at The Fish & Chip Shop in Islington, the latest venture from former Ivy head chef Des McDonald. The interior scheme for London’s newest high-end chippy was the remit of retail and restaurant refurbishment specialists Du Boulay Contracts. They transformed the interior and exterior of the building to deliver an authentic blend of industrial and vintage styling, with colourful prints, 1940’s furniture, bare lightbulbs and clapboard panels enhancing the restaurant’s unique look and feel.A Howe Green 5000 series aluminium access cover was fitted into quarry-tiled steps leading to The Fish & Chip Shop’s impressive show kitchen to unobtrusively cover all the kitchen’s essential mains drainage services and provide fast access to them for easy maintenance. Howe Green’s access covers are designed to be virtually invisible. They can be fitted into all types of hard floor finish and are manufactured to sit perfectly flush with their surround to prevent any slips or trips – essential with the heavy pedestrian traffic in a busy restaurant.They also provide the highest possible standards of hygiene and safety making them the ideal choice for restaurants, kitchens and other food preparation areas. Double-sealed on the top edge to prevent water or bacteria ingress, Howe Green access covers will remain corrosion and maintenance-free over their lifetime, ensuring The Fish & Chip Shop can keep the kitchen open and the cod and chips coming. www.howegreen.com

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TVS SPORTEC indoor sports surface finishes, whether made from black recycled rubber crumbs blended with coloured EPDM granules (SPORTEC Color and SPORTEC Purcolor) or single colour pure EPDM rubber (SPORTEC UNI classic), are rugged, slip-resistant and resilient floor surfaces. They are used in a broad spectrum of applications including aerobics and exercise floors, highly durable floors for offices and commercial rooms as well as multipurpose surfaces used for sports and other activities.

TVS SPORTEC Style safety tiles are designed specifically for free-weights areas. These robust tiles, fixed together with connector pins, protect the subfloor from damage by falling heavy objects. Even if not themselves damaged by falling weights, conventional floor surfaces transmit impact shock, which often results in damage to the concrete subfloor. TVS Sportec Style avoids this deep-impact damage while providing outstanding sound deadening as well.

TVS PU systems provide a seamless sports flooring offering maximum slip and wear resistance, line marking and logos and a surface that is water proof and easy to clean. The integrated resilient underlays in the system provide optimum ball bounce as well as impact protection for the joints. This makes this system

ideal for multi-purpose sports halls, basketball courts, badminton courts, gymnasiums etc.

SPORTEC® floor coverings made from top-quality recycled rubber tyre and EPDM colour granules are extremely sturdy, easy to clean and water-repellent. As they are very comfortable to walk on and absorb footfall and room noise, Sportec® floor coverings are the ideal solution for a wide range of applications in commercial and residential buildings. www.floors4gyms.com

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TVS Indoor Sport Surface Solutions

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The award winning Coral entrance flooring collection from Forbo is the ultimate moisture absorber - now boasting even better performance in the removal of dirt. A supreme all-rounder, the enhanced range also offers superior environmental credentials, improved fire rating and is even easier to install. The new Coral entrance system collection is now effective at stopping up to 94% of all tracked in dirt, making it 40% more effective. This not only reduces the potential for slips and trips, it also delivers a substantial saving of up to 65% in cleaning costs. Coral is ideal for all types of entrance areas and is the perfect solution where a textile entrance system is required to simultaneously absorb moisture and remove dry soiling. There are many ranges to choose from depending on the application. Coral Classic is the ultimate moisture absorber, now available in 50 x 50cm tiles for an easier fit, whilst Coral Brush Pure is the great all rounder for moisture and dirt removal, Coral Brush Blend offers a contemporary linear design, Coral Duo is ideal for all entrances but especially small areas, and Coral Welcome boasts unrivalled environmental credentials. Janet Lowe UK Market Manager at Forbo explains: “As a part of our environmental commitment we’re always looking to apply the four key principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Renew to all ranges. We are pleased to announce that the Coral collection now has 100% Econyl fibre across Coral Welcome, Brush Pure, Brush Blend and 75% in Duo. Coral Welcome also has a primary backing made from recycled PET bottles.” Contributing to its BREEAM certification is the amount of Econyl regenerated solution dyed polyamide yarn used in Coral, which is made using reprocessed industrial waste and post consumer waste. In addition, Forbo’s yarn waste from its Krommenie site is regenerated into new Coral yarn. All Forbo’s Coral textile and Nuway rigid entrance flooring systems are designed to integrate, specifiers to offer clients fully ‘zoned’ design concepts from exterior to interior, ensuring optimum performance throughout. Forbo‘s Coral entrance systems have been the international market leader for more than 40 years Constantly evolving, the collection also complies with the highest fire class standard Bfl-S1, as many entrances and access points are also fire exits. www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/coral

Enquiry 70

Forbo’s New Coral Stops 94% Of All Tracked In Dirt And Moisture

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staiNless steel rooFiNG – Fast ForwarD to the FutureAperam Uginox FME and Ugitop stainless steel systems have been used in Brownhill Hayward Brown’s design for the £5m restoration of Grade II listed St Barnabas Church, Erdington. They specified a standing seam system across the entire span as Uginox takes on the matt grey appearance and traditional aesthetic of aged lead. The product is used principally as an alternative to lead, with demand having increased since publication by English Heritage of its Guidance Note on the subject. The restoration was completed five years after an arson attack which virtually destroyed the building and as the church comes into view for the first time, it is the sweeping stainless steel roof that takes the eye. It has been used to extend the original roofline, ‘fusing’ a modern extension with the extensively restored Victorian structure to incorporate a glass fronted cafeteria.This has encouraged greater day to day use of the church, bringing a contemporary appeal to the busy high street. The briefing and design process to repair, extend and refurbish St. Barnabas was protracted. The ultimate philosophy was to repair to best conservation practice where at all possible but to replace in the spirit of the 21st century elements damaged beyond repair. The use of stainless steel for the roof has a number of benefits, not least that most, when asked, do not know the difference. From a practical perspective, however, it is far lighter in weight, completely corrosion resistant and presents theft risk. www.aperam.com

Enquiry 72

RIEFA is a development of an insulation product made by Riefa Fornatec, based in Reitburg, Germany. The mission of the company was produce a hi-tech yet sustainable insulation product, initially for the sound proofing of doors. Continued research and development led the company to manufacture granular formats for loft insulation and cavity fill, and has further developed into the production of wall insulation batts.The RIEFA boards are made from a mixture of tree bark, rye flour and other materials which are understandably kept a closely guarded secret, and the key to the efficiency of the product is the production process and mixture ratio of it’s ingredients. The raw materials are sourced from sustainable suppliers across Europe, and are then processed at the factory.The insulation boards are of 40mm thickness, and for installation in harsh environments, a staggered layer of 18mm boards is required. Riefa roof boards are 100% organic, low in profile, 36 mm, light in weight - 36kgs per m2 when fully saturated, including the sedum layer. Riefa is ideal for retro fitting due to it’s weight and low profile advantages. Due to the lightness of the boards the installation time is extremely quick and can be undertaken by one person. The system does not require any filter fleeces, drainage layers or granular fill. www.riefagreenroof.co.uk

Enquiry 71

New plaNNiNG GuiDeliNes maKe GreeN rooFs a"No-BraiNer"

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KloBer hiGh perFormaNce leaD suBstituteEasy-Form® Plus is a highly durable, reinforced flashing which has been designed as a substitute for lead in building work. Incorporation of a metal mesh provides the perfect combination of flexibility and rigidity needed for vertical applications such as chasing into mortar on chimneys. Easy-Form Plus can be stretched by up to 30% without use of a lead forming tool or detriment to its smooth, lightly ribbed surface appearance. This makes life far easier when forming around heavily profiled tiles such as a Double Roman or Bold Roll. Unlike some lead substitutes, Easy-Form Plus has a strong butyl adhesive backing which retains its high bond strength and enables the material to be used on most dry surfaces without a primer. Its release paper is cut along the length of the roll so that upstand work can be completed before removal of the remainder for forming over tiles. Easy-Form Plus is UV, frost and rot-resistant and can be used for bridging gaps of up to 5cm on pitches as low as 10°. It is available in terracotta red, dark brown and anthracite as well as traditional lead grey. Rolls are 5 metres in length and widths of 250, 300 and 450 mm are available. www.klober.co.uk

Enquiry 74

GraND DesiGNs For riGisystems s-type

RigiSystems S-Type profiled cladding has featured heavily on a recent episode of Channel 4's Grand Designs.Strathaven Airfield is the oldest continually used airstrip in Scotland. It is now a busy and active centre for micro-lighting and the owner commissioned local architects Richard Murphy to design a house for himself and his partner to be situated

parallel to the runway. To allow for maximum supervision and minimum invasion of privacy, the main rooms of the house are on the first floor with only a garage and extra bedrooms on the ground floor. The structure is a simple cantilevered steel frame and the entire roof and wall cladding is RigiSystems S-Type aluminium profile in a metallic silver finish - a material that resonates with local farm cladding and indeed the cladding of the adjacent hangars.The big difference, however, is that the new house makes a beautiful design statement and is a stunning example of what can be achieved with this most humble of profiles. For further information and technical advice, contact RigiSystems Ltd on 01905 750500 – www.rigisystems.org

Enquiry 73

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attractive raiN cups aND chaiNs From yeomaN raiNGuarD

Yeoman Rainguard have added attractive Rain Cups and Chains to their range of rainwater systems. Manufactured from Copper, one of the few metals that is fully sustainable, the rain cups and chains prove to be an environmentally friendly, naturally durable, decorative addition to a project. Yeoman Rainguard Copper Rain Chains & Cups are available in a wide range of designs and profiles making it the perfect finishing touch on any house, conservatory or garden building. For further details on Yeoman Rainguard’s colour options and products visit www.rainguard.co.uk or to obtain a FREE copy of the new full colour Yeoman Rainguard brochure please email sallyann@rainguard.co.uk

Enquiry 77

cromar sets New staNDarDs iN Grp Flat rooF waterprooFiNG

Cromar PRO GRP is a cold-applied flat roof weatherproofing system which has been formulated using the latest glass fibre technology. It combines high impact and fire resistance and will withstand extreme temperature variation to provide a seamless, flexible, virtually maintenance-free finish.The high build, reinforced coating is easy to form around complex details and will withstand heavy foot traffic, even as part of a non-slip walkway. Standard sizes are 10 and 20kg for resin and topcoat, 1 and 5 litre for hardener and 5 and 15 litre for Acetone, with two weights of glass fibre reinforcement available - 450g/m2 and 600g/m2.Upstand, fillet and drip trim sections can be supplied together with fillets, moisture trap and simulated lead flashing. Trims are fixed using specially developed, gun-applied PRO GRP Trim Adhesive which comes in standard 310ml tubes. Fully trained contractors throughout the UK undertake projects of all size, with scope to offer a 25 year performance guarantee.www.cromarbuildingproducts.com

Enquiry 78

Quality raiNwater GooDs From polypipe

Rainwater goods have traditionally been metal – but these days, on most new build, self build, refurbishment and replacement projects, the rainwater goods are plastic-based systems, uPVC or similar materials. The increasing popularity of these modern rainwater systems is not coincidental - they are very lightweight but extremely durable, with a lower initial outlay and lower maintenance costs. The choice of profiles, colours and finishes is huge. Even if you like the look of authentic cast iron guttering but don’t like the weight, maintenance and cost issues – there’s a solution for that too. Use a cast-iron lookalike system such as Polypipe’s Elegance rainwater system, which once on a building, to the eye looks exactly like cast iron guttering and down pipes. www.polypipe.com/building-products

Enquiry 76

uNi-clicK® Dry verGe Gives total FleXiBility

With the NHBC decision to make dry fixing of eaves and ridges mandatory, Klober’s new Uni-Click® Dry Verge Plus can be used with all large and medium format concrete tiles. Suitable for pitches from 12.5° to 90° it has a built-in drip tray and is available in brown, slate grey, terracotta and black with matching eaves closures, ridge closures and ridge end caps. Uni-Click is invariably installed in conjunction with a universal ventilating dry ridge and hip system such as Klober Roll-Fix® which comes in a practical all-in-one kit and is suitable for half round and angle ridge tiles. www.klober.co.uk

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Rainclear Systems Ltd, one of the UK’s largest stockists and distributors of metal rainwater systems and products has recently announced some major developments for its customers. The company, set up in 2004, has just launched a new refreshed website, a new free phone number, cut its free delivery threshold down to £300 and is offering 24 hour delivery as standard on all stocked products. The company is well known as an established online retailer and this new range of services should help confirm its position as an experienced and accommodating supplier. www.rainclear.co.uk

Enquiry 80

reFreshiNG New services From raiNclear systems ltD

FaKro riDGe FlashiNG For aDDeD DayliGht FAKRO ridge flashings enable roof windows to be joined either side of the ridge, allowing more natural daylight into any room. Usable on pitches between 15° and 55° at either a standard depth or, with heavily profiled tiles, 3cm shallower, flashings can be made from aluminium, copper or zinc. Property designer Simon Kettle used two banks of four FTU-V L3 white polyurethane-coated roof windows to provide a light-filled central atrium in his Cheshire self-build. Electrically operated windows

were used as part of a passive stack ventilation system and activated either by remote or an external rain sensor. Semi-automatic vents, supplied as standard and activated by changes in air pressure, protect against the effects of heavy winds. www.fakro.co.uk

Enquiry 75

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At the £8.5 million refurbishment of an ageing multi-storey building into a new John Lewis department store, Carea Ardal cladding has been specified to create the building’s new eye catching, decorative façade. Refurbished by Midas Interiors and with Glenn Howell Architects undertaking the role of shell and core architects, the project has seen the transformation of a 1960s retail store into one fit for the 21st century.

At less than half the size of an average full line John Lewis department store, the 65,000 sq ft branch in Exeter is the first of a new range of ‘flexible format’ branches the company plans to open across the UK. Originally concrete clad and comprising two eight storey towers, Glenn Howells Architects was appointed to create a stylish and contemporary exterior.

A connecting four storey extension was created which was clad in glass and a permanent ceramic artwork. To complement the modern aesthetic, high quality cladding was required for the existing towers – with Carea’s Ardal range offering the perfect solution. For the building’s larger tower, Ardal rain screen cladding was specified in a speckled Névé finish to create an attractive appearance of stone and curtain walling. This was complemented by silver anodised aluminium vertical feature caps.

The smaller tower was also transformed by Ardal cladding, specified in a ‘Basalte’ finish and framed by a stack bonded brickwork surround. Carea panels are available in over 30 different shades and a range of textures, in a variety of panel sizes, and matched by a selection of comprehensive joints and fittings. Providing excellent thermal efficiency and eliminating cold bridging – as well as comprising around 95% natural minerals – they are a highly sustainable choice.

Installation is quick and simple with the Carea facade system, as each panel is supplied with specialised horizontal rails that fit onto vertical cladding supports. With precisely routed grooves on the top and bottom, the simple fix provides a totally seamless finish to maintain the stunning appearance of the project. Once installed, Carea’s panels will provide the client, staff and customers with a wide range of benefits including excellent thermal efficiency and the elimination of cold bridging.

As well as outstanding thermal performance, the system offers exceptional acoustic and aesthetic performance, can be easily cleaned and requires minimal maintenance – offering an economical cladding solution that will look good for years.

For more than 30 years, Carea has been providing industry leading know-how and product expertise to cladding projects all over Europe. Now open to the public and welcoming thousands of customers through its doors every week, the stylish and carefully designed department store offers the highest standards of aesthetics on the outside too – thanks to the Ardal cladding system from Carea. www.carea.uk.com

Enquiry 81

Carea Cladding Chosen For New Flexible Format John Lewis Store

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Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, has handed over its fifth building to Tata Steel in Scunthorpe – a new project office for a major redevelopment on the integrated steelmaking site.

This latest scheme, which is sustainably constructed from recycled and refurbished steel-framed building modules, will accommodate around 60 project engineers who were previously working from a number of locations across the Scunthorpe site which spans 27

square miles. Foremans has already delivered three office buildings and a canteen on the same site. The three-storey building, now known as ‘The Palace’ by Tata Steel staff, provides open plan offices and conference, induction and meeting rooms, as well as shower and toilet facilities. Foremans supplied the building around 70 per cent complete, with doors,

windows, partitions, flooring, plumbing and electrics all pre-installed to reduce disruption to Tata Steel’s day-to-day operations. Data communications, fire and security systems were also installed by Foremans.

Commenting on the project, David Norris, Project Manager at Tata Steel, said “We looked at new manufacture and traditional brick build at the start of this project, but a refurbished Portakabin building gave us the benefit of significant savings in both cost and programme. We were also impressed that the building structure has a 60-year design life.”

“We were very pleased with the level of service we received from Foremans and their performance throughout. This is an excellent building delivered within our cost constraints and it looks brand new – you would never know its structure is recycled. We have used Foremans buildings previously on this site – and will be issuing a commendation via our purchasing department for their team’s performance on this project.”

Tata Steel is one of the world’s largest producers of steel, with operations in 26 countries. Scunthorpe is home to its Long Products UK Hub. Steel manufactured in Scunthorpe has been used in a wide range of applications from the construction of the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, the T’sing Ma bridge in Hong Kong, Heathrow Terminal 5 and the new Wembley Stadium, to simple everyday objects such as paperclips and light bulbs.

The use of recycled Portakabin buildings is one of the most environmentally sound methods of construction. It generates less than 10 per cent of the carbon emissions and uses less than 3 per cent of the energy during construction, compared to a newly manufactured building of equivalent size (source: MPBA/Arup). Other benefits include programme times reduced by up to 70 per cent, reduced cost, and the buildings can be easily expanded, reconfigured or removed if an organisation’s requirements change. www.foremansbuildings.info

Enquiry 82

Foremans Hands Over 5th Project To Tata Steel – A New Project Office For Major Redevelopment Scheme

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A new two-storey teaching block for an expanding Leicestershire school completed by off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group, has been described as an ‘iconic building’. One of the highest-performing state schools in Leicestershire, Martin High School in Anstey, is expanding from a middle school for 11-14 year olds to

a secondary school, catering for 11-16 year olds. A new building was then needed to accommodate 50 per cent more pupils over the next two years.

The new facility provides eight classrooms and 12 toilets. The Yorkon pre-installed high performance concrete floor has been used to deliver superior acoustics and a robust finish for a demanding secondary school

environment. Full height curtain walling to the entrance has created an impressive exterior and a combination of spandrel panels between floors, brickwork and cedar cladding give the scheme a distinctive and contemporary appearance. Off-site construction allowed the building to be delivered with much less disruption than a site-based solution and the modules were installed over a weekend.

Martin High School’s Business Manager, Sue Plunkett, said, “There were a number of benefits to working with Yorkon, including the speed of construction and low level of disruption to a busy school environment. The finished building feels more like a traditional construction rather than a facility built off site and we would be very happy to work with Yorkon again in the future.”

“This was a new venture for the school and we have been very pleased with both the finished result and the construction process. The building is designed to make the most of the fantastic views from the windows of the nearby beauty spot, Bradgate Park. The design of the cladding blends in well with the countryside and we have created a truly iconic building for the school.”

Yorkon has an extensive track record in the primary and secondary education sectors, having completed a wide variety of bespoke modular projects including self-contained teaching buildings, classroom extensions and complete schools, delivering all the speed, quality, sustainability and efficiency benefits of off-site construction.

Following completion of this project on time and on budget, Yorkon has since been awarded its fourth academy project in the Midlands – a two-storey sixth form centre at Woodbrook Vale High School in Loughborough. www.yorkon.info

Enquiry 83

Yorkon Increases School Capacity With Off-Site Construction

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Project: The National Theatre

Location: London

Company: Kemper System

Product: Waterproofing Membrane

Web: www.kempersystem.co.uk

Enquiry 84

Kemper System Takes Centre Stage At The National TheatreAs the National Theatre prepares to raise the curtain on its 50th anniversary season, Kemper System has ensured that its’ Grade II listed building continues to perform by providing the waterproofing membrane for a major refurbishment project.

Famously described by Prince Charles as a ‘clever way of building a nuclear power station in the middle of London without anyone objecting’, the National Theatre is almost as famous for its architecture as it is for the quality of the productions it stages. Located on the South Bank of the Thames, it’s a pretty hard building to overlook, whatever your opinion of its modern concrete structure, and has been Grade II listed since 1994. For the team that manages the building, therefore, there is a significant responsibility to maintain the structure as a piece of national heritage, a public building and a busy workplace.

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Operational RequirementsOne of the architectural features that make the National Theatre such an unconventional design are the distinctive terraced balconies that form its rectangular concrete silhouette. These provide both public walkways and roofs for offices below so when their original asphalt surfaces started failing, resulting in leaks, a solution needed to be found quickly. The re-waterproofing was carried out as part of the National Theatre’s £80 million refurbishment programme but one of the main specification criteria was finding a way to complete the works without any business interruption implications and specialist contractor Cobsen-Davies was brought in to advise on the best approach.

Explains Tony Ward from Cobsen-Davies London Ltd: “While the existing substrate was asphalt, the use of hot works to replace the roof/walkway surface was out of the question as the building had to remain operational. Stripping out the existing substrate was also something we wanted to avoid as this would prolong the programme and generate waste, which adds to costs and creates logistical problems in such a central London location. A cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane was clearly the most appropriate solution as this could be applied to the existing roof substrate on a section by section basis, ensuring that only small sections of the surface needed to be inaccessible at any given time.”

Business as UsualTo enhance the ‘business as usual’ specification still further, Tony Ward recommended Kemperol 2K-PUR from Kemper System, a solvent-free cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane that is often specified for occupied buildings thanks to its odour-free characteristics.

Stuart Hicks from Kemper System comments: “While a roof refurbishment does not always impact on staff even in an occupied building, the design of the National Theatre building meant that the re-surfacing work was taking place both above and below the office and workshop windows and near public access areas. A solvent-free product like Kemperol 2K-PUR was, therefore, a big advantage as this could be installed on top of the existing substrate in a single process without any nuisance odours, while providing a high level of performance and a BBA certified service life in excess of 25 years.”

Strength & FlexibilityThe resurfacing work took place on the 4th and 5th floor terraces and inner quadrangle at the National Theatre, with Cobsen-Davies working on small sections of the affected area at a time so that access to all office and workshops could be maintained throughout the works.

The installation team carried out minor repairs and preparation of the existing substrate to ensure a clean and even surface before beginning application of the Kemperol 2K-PUR system with Kemper System’s Kempertec primer. Once the primer had been allowed to cure, the Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free resin was applied to each surface. The Kemperol resin saturates a non-woven reinforcement fleece that is extremely tough and tear resistant. It cures to form a totally seamless monolithic membrane that is UV stable and permanently elastic with a direct bond to the substrate.

For some sections of the walkways, Cobsen-Davies London Ltd applied Kemper System’s Kemperdur Quartz Coating, a light-stable and slip-resistant protective coating that provides both an anti-slip surface and a coloured area to demarcate the designated walkway.

Kieron Lillis, head of engineering at the National Theatre adds: “The solvent-free approach was ideal for us as it meant that we could factor in our business as usual requirements and our sustainability goals while still addressing the long-term needs of maintaining the building. The use of the quartz coating also meant that we could enhance health and safety on the walkways in a single scheme, improving rather than simply repairing the structure.”

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In 1840 Daniel Gooch, the newly-appointed 21 year old locomotive superintendent of the Great Western Railway wrote to Isambard Kingdom Brunel recommending Swindon as the location for a much needed engine works.

In his letter he recommended that the then tiny hilltop town was the perfect location with “the great advantage of being on the side of a canal communicating with the whole of England, and by which we could get coal and coke”. He went on to say that collection of water might be a problem but “we have a great deal of side cutting that might be converted

into reservoirs, and should even this fail us we have the canal”. And so, just four years later, the GWR Central Engine Station was a reality.

The site was subsequently extended with the provision of a three-storey building in the 1870’s to provide general office accommodation and airy light-filled drawing offices. In 1903 an additional storey was added in order to provide extra office space. Having ceased operating as an Engine Station this section of the building was acquired by English Heritage in 1992 to house the organisation’s extensive archives.

As part of the 1992 interior refurbishment to this Grade II* Listed building Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer, manufacture and installer of secondary glazing treated windows on the south elevation in order to improve noise insulation from the railway lines.

Recent rationalisation of English Heritage’s office space around the UK has resulted in an increased number of the organisation’s responsibilities being delivered from The Engine House by over 500 members of staff. This now includes a public access library, dark rooms, photographic conservation laboratories and meeting rooms.

To facilitate these extra areas of responsibility the building required further renovation and conversion works which were put out to Public Tender. This included the requirement for “The thermal upgrading of windows by installation of secondary glazing units and draught proofing of windows” to specifications prepared by Oxley Conservation, an historic buildings consultancy. The successful applicant for the secondary glazing element was, again, Royal Warrant Holder, Selectaglaze.

A total of 100 sash windows of different sizes were treated using the slim profile Series 20 system for smaller windows and the heavy duty Series 90 range for ‘monumental’ style sash windows some with curved heads. Low emissivity glass was incorporated throughout to optimise the thermal performance.

Each window was individually measured and a bespoke frame made that fitted precisely to ensure a good seal. The windows arrived fully fabricated and were installed quickly and with minimum disruption to the fully functioning office. Selectaglaze, founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, works with a very wide range of clients and has developed particular expertise in the treatment of period buildings.

The company provides an extensive range of literature and guidance notes covering acoustics, thermal performance and security and also offers a technical advisory service and a RIBA approved CPD Seminar for professional designers. www.selectaglaze.co.uk

Enquiry 85

English Heritage At The Engine House, Swindon – Selectaglaze Awarded Return Ticket

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NEACO’s Spectrum balustrade has been specified with curved glass panels to form some stylish corner balcony terraces at Dove Tree Court, a luxury development of 33 Assisted Living apartments in Shirley, near Solihull, from McCarthy & Stone.

Richard Robinson, buyer at McCarthy & Stone, commented: “NEACO provided a full design and installation solution with close involvement in site meetings throughout the specification process. They were very responsive to our requests and proactive in their approach to delivering our design brief. The installation has been completed to a brilliant standard and I’m sure that we will be working with NEACO again on future projects.”

NEACO’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, said: “NEACO’s curved glass panels are one of our most visually impressive infill options. Their design and installation alongside some of our straight-panelled balconies at Dove Tree Court is certainly in keeping with the superior quality and prestige of this development and NEACO are delighted to continue our relationship with one of the UK’s leading Assisted Living developers.”

Available in powder coated aluminium or stainless steel - or a combination of both - Spectrum is a precision-engineered modular system characterized by smooth, clean lines offering a high architectural aesthetic which is extremely durable and maintenance-free. The range includes a wood-effect finish and a comprehensive choice of infills, from toughened glass and rails to mesh, grilles and perforated panels. Spectrum comes with a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee and is now available on the National BIM Library, accessible via www.neaco.co.uk

Enquiry 86

NEACO’s Curved Glass Balconies Featured At Prestigious Development

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ceDral weatherBoarD revives historic caNal-siDe proJectMarley Eternit fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard has helped to revive a historic former-mill site on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead. The stylish one to two bedroom apartments and penthouses at Nash Mills Wharf promise to provide the perfect blend of town and country living, with Cedral Weatherboard proving to be the ideal choice to help developers Linden Homes and Crest Nicholson achieve this vision. The developers were drawn to Cedral Weatherboard as its subtly textured surface, which echoes the aesthetic characteristics of timber, complements the historic canal site whilst creating a contemporary aesthetic that appeals to potential homeowners. Cedral Weatherboard retains the traditional appeal of timber, yet provides residents with the peace of mind that, being made from fibre cement, it won’t warp or shrink. That means it offers a durable, low maintenance solution with an installed life expectancy of at least 50 years. www.marleyeternit.co.uk/facades

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hauratoN DraiNaGe at hesliNGtoN east campus, uNiversity oF yorKThe new £750 million, 65 hectare Heslington East Campus is now well underway with phases 1 and 2 already commissioned, although it will be 2020 before the approved Master Plan nears completion. The new buildings on the East Campus are designed in clusters, each cluster being separated from the next with a sensitively designed landscaped green space.With the East Campus site being quite flat, deep drains were not possible so rainwater from roofs, road and pathways had to be directed in a series of culverts, surface drainage channels and rills, eventually discharging into a lake. The Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme included the control of rainwater from roofs via downpipes into a series of buried, stepped shallow culverts made from two sizes of FASERFIX® SUPER channel fitted with solid ductile iron covers. Surface water drainage with ductile iron gratings were provided in the same channel runs where channels crossed paved footpaths or asphalted areas. Pairs of FASERFIX® SUPER 300 channels fitted with solid covers were also installed adjacent to each other in the rills to create tunnels under roadways and paths. RECYFIX® SLOTTED channels with their unobtrusive galvanised slot inlets were specified for the pedestrian routes and concourses. Colin Taff, Hauraton‘s Project Engineer comments about the project, “There have been over 1600 metres of Hauraton drainage channel installed so far in this project by Howard Civil Engineering Limited. They were please to report no breakages of Hauraton components, even during necessary mitring and hole cutting in the FASERFIX® channels”. For full Case Study go to www.hauraton.co.uk

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air-tiGht memBraNe useD oN loG caBiNThe A. Proctor Group Ltd recently supplied their Wraptite-SA into a log cabin construction in Corgarff, Aberdeenshire. Wraptite-SA combines the best properties of a vapour permeable membrane and an air barrier in one innovative, self-adhering product. It fully bonds (no mechanical attachment) to almost any substrate for air tightness and ease of installation. Wraptite-SA is designed for use behind rain screen cladding systems where water resistance and energy efficiency are essential. With Wraptite-SA being such a versatile product, previously dated construction techniques have became viable once again. A prime example of this is Sylvan Stuart’s innovative application of Wraptite-SA in log cabins. www.proctorgroup.com

Enquiry 88

eircom Get a FaceliFt From remmers

The Eircom exchange building, constructed in the 1970’s, consists of a rendered exterior of architectural interest and features curves and round “porthole” style windows. The exterior render was suffering with a high degree of cracking. Repairs to the render were carried out using Betofix RM, a fast cure feather edge repair mortar prior to application of the coating system.Remmers Elastoflex system was chosen to accommodate the anticipated movement and give a high degree of finish to the exterior. The Elastoflex system incorporates mesh

reinforcement within a highly elastic coating compliant with EN1504 – surface protection coatings. The coating has good water vapour diffusion characteristics, is highly water repellent and highly resistant to the diffusion of carbon dioxide. www.remmers.co.uk

Enquiry 89

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Thule Air Base in Greenland, the US Armed Forces’ northernmost location, has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Temperatures down to -60oF are commonplace, and the world’s second highest wind speed of 207 miles per hour was measured on the base. Despite these challenging conditions, standard SiPass Entro access control products from Siemens have been in use at the base for more than 10 years. They have proven to be so dependable that the installation has been extended over the years from originally one to approximately 380 doors.Thule Air Base is home to several US military groups, including the 12th Space Warning Squadron that operates a Ballistic Missile Early Warning System designed to detect and track intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) launched against North America. Around 150 members of the US Armed Forces and 450 Danish support personnel live on the base, with the non-military facilities for this small “city” being operated and maintained by a Danish company, Greenland Contractors. Despite the remote location of the base, security of even the non-military buildings is an important issue. Access control for these buildings was originally provided using ordinary key locks and digital locks. However, around ten years ago, the decision was made to move to an electronic access control system which would make access management easier and give much greater flexibility.Finding a suitable system was not easy, however. Since many of the card readers would need to be installed outside, they would not only have to withstand the harsh arctic weather, but also operate reliably in the worst weather conditions to ensure that personnel is never stranded outside. In addition, the system would have to cope with high levels of static electricity resulting from the very dry air at the base.

After carefully evaluating the available options, Greenland Contractors decided to install a system using products from the SiPass Entro range, not only because they operate dependably in harsh environments – it has even been suggested that the vandal-proof card readers used in outdoor locations could resist polar bear attacks – but also because the system combined flexibility and scalability with ease of use and excellent value for money.The original Siemens installation covered 280 doors in 36 buildings, including doors giving access to accommodation areas, leisure facilities and dining areas. Centralized control was provided by four computers in the base’s Hilltop security facility. Additionally, provisions were made for base technicians to plug a portable PC directly into the segment controllers in each building to help with error diagnosis and maintenance.In addition to the standard access control functions, which include an anti-pass-back feature to prevent double access, the installation was configured to provide a booking system for the solarium, which is very popular during the three months of the year when the sun is permanently below the horizon. Those wishing to use the solarium log into the SiPass Entro system’s website to make a reservation. When they arrive at the solarium, they use their access control card to “turn on the sun.” If they show up at the wrong time or without a reservation, however, the system ensures that they get no sun. Provisions are also made for unlocking and locking doors remotely from the Hilltop central control station to ensure that personnel who forget their cards can get into the buildings to escape the sub-zero temperatures prevalent at the base. Additionally, the system offers a person count facility that can be used to ensure that all persons are safely indoors when a bad weather alert is in force.When the decision was made to enlarge the living quarters on the base, Greenland Contractors looked carefully at the best way to expand the access control system in order to cover an additional 99 doors. Once again, the company decided to use SiPass Entro because the original installation had performed flawlessly for a decade.An important additional benefit was that today’s Siemens products retain full backwards compatibility although the products in the range have evolved greatly since their initial installation at the base. This makes it easy to integrate the new and existing modules of the installation and to provide unified management for the entire system. www.siemens.co.uk/securityproducts

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DecKsaFe solutioNs proviDes cast iroN saFety For vauXhall BriDGe

The future of Great Yarmouth’s Vauxhall Bridge looks bright thanks to the installation of DeckSafe Solution’s GRP safety flooring during its recent comprehensive restoration. Opened in 1852, the Grade 2-listed cast iron

bridge was then modified in 1886 to take railway locomotives, at which time the present footbridge was also added. This modification means that, today, Vauxhall Bridge is the only surviving major bridge in the country to have been strengthened in the 19th century by complete alteration of its structural form.However, since its closure to vehicle traffic in 1953, the bridge had slowly fallen into disrepair, prompting a successful application in March 2011 for funding to undertake the restoration. On site work began in November 2012 and DeckSafe Solutions was commissioned to provide GRP safety flooring for the pedestrian access areas of the bridge. Manufactured to meet BS EN124 specifications and providing superior grip in wet, oily and icy conditions, DeckSafe’s GRP panels are ideal for applications such as this. The high strength properties and lightweight construction of the 50mm cored GRP panels, which were used throughout the restoration, provide a fantastic load strength of 16.7 tonnes

per square metre. This unique combination of features and benefits within an advanced composite material means that GRP flooring is fast becoming the first choice for a multitude of demanding applications and environments. www.deck-safe.co.uk

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uGiBriGht staiNless steel For liverpool health ceNtreSited on an elevated plot in Garston, the £12M South Liverpool Health Centre provides a contemporary landmark with its Aperam UGIBRIGHT mirror-faced stainless steel facades. The building, designed by architects MBLA Manchester, achieved a BREEAM Healthcare ‘Excellent’ rating and used panels 0.5mm thick. Renewables supply 44% of the building’s energy requirements, reducing carbon emissions by 15%. UGIBRIGHT can be polished to reflect the surrounding environment as well as to create differing effects as light changes. It requires minimal maintenance and retains its installed appearance for years even in urban and marine environments. www.aperam.com

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roNaDecK resiN BouND surFaciNG choseN For uNiQue property

The property owner employed BPR Architects to design Downley House as his family home. Downley House was built on the site of old farm buildings set within the newly formed South Downs National Park. Ronacrete Approved Contractor PRC Landscapes was employed to carry out groundworks and landscaping on the 3 acre site, including application of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing. The SuDS compliant two-part aggregate system was applied to 650 square metres of a suitable macadam substrate including patios, the driveway and turning circle. The aggregate selected was Harvest Crunch, a blend of naturally coloured aggregates. The aggregate colour will not change over time because the elastic polyurethane resin does not degrade when exposed to Ultra Violet light. www.ronacrete.co.uk

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strouD District couNcil Gets aN ‘a’ For eNerGy eFFicieNcy

As part of a £12 million programme to fit energy efficient, low carbon technology to its properties, Stroud District Council is now able to boast its first residential property with an A-rated Energy Performance Certificate. The Council is using the bungalow in King’s Stanley as a show house for tenants wanting to discover the benefits of renewable technology. The property uses a 5kW Ecodan® air source heat pump as the primary source for heating and hot water, working in conjunction with a solar thermal hot water system. Previously, electric storage heaters and an immersion heater supplied heating and hot water to the bungalow at a cost of £1,210 per annum, producing over 4,480kg of CO2. Now the Ecodan supplies heating to the bungalow via a series of radiators, along with domestic hot water, for an annual cost of £658, with a CO2 output of less than 2,500kg. www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

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Kalwall® liGhts up oFFicesThe headquarters of a large office stationery supplier in Leicester is a stunning showcase for the Kalwall® daylighting system. Here, nearly 1800 sqm of the translucent cladding as a wrap-around for the three storey building. The Kalwall system was specified because of its unique ability to diffuse daylight and distribute it evenly and deeply across the interior. This natural light creates the ideal ambience for working or learning, using computers and for improving personal well-being.Unlike conventional glazing, the system eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade without any need for solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with Museum-Quality Daylighting™, which means less artificial lighting and also, because it is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced. Kalwall is the most highly insulating diffuse light transmitting system available and is widely specified for enveloping buildings. It comprises a translucent structural composite sandwich panel permanently bonded to a grid core constructed of interlocked thermally-broken aluminium I-beams.www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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eNGiNeeriNG Depth Gives Brett laNDscapiNG the eDGe iN hull housiNG proJectLeading paving supplier Brett Landscaping has been selected to provide permeable paving for driveways and carriageways across a significant and much anticipated social housing project in Kingston-Upon-Hull – an area where the use of building materials that support flood prevention is critical. The new development at Riverside, North Bransholme comprises 43 properties on reclaimed land for social rent. Commissioned by Riverside Housing Association, the complex project united the Homes and Communities Agency with Hull City Council, primary contractor Mansell Construction and engineers Curtins Consulting Ltd. Given the high risk of flooding, the development required an appropriate solution that would fulfil the drainage needs of the area and meet with the approval of project engineers, Curtins Leeds, as well as the development control division of Hull Council. Mansell Construction spoke to two paving suppliers and was given two very different options. Where one company proposed an immediate solution, Brett Landscaping advised that compliance with Interpave and British Standard regulations necessitated a full engineering assessment. This was conducted utilising the company’s PermCalc permeable pavement design tool to provide the optimum design based upon detailed data on the composition of the ground. Having worked with Brett on a number of projects in the past, Rick Shepherd, Project Manager at Mansell, supported the latter view and specified Brett Landscaping.PermCalc is Brett Landscaping’s integrated design and costing software for permeable paving, which analyses the proposed site based on structural and hydraulic data including average rainfall, the type of vehicle load the paving must withstand and any known pollutants that will impact upon water quality. As a result, Brett was able to provide Mansell with a detailed breakdown of the project’s paving requirements, as well as costed recommendations. Brett has supplied permeable Omega Flow paving in two variants. The central paving areas have been supplied in 80mm Brindle blocks, while borders are specified in 60mm Charcoal. This design ensures that surface water run-off is directed towards the paving that offers greater permeability, as well as providing visual contrast to enhance the overall aesthetics of the development. www.brettpaving.co.uk

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eNtech's KNX iNstallatioN oF the year at itv oFFicesThe KNX UK Association’s Installation of the Year award was given to Entech for the ITV (Orange Building) Offices in Salford Quays. EnTech were asked by client BAS to streamline the design and delivery process of the building control system to be installed at the offices. EnTech’s design team suggested a full KNX field bus solution to cover all aspects of the lighting, HVAC, metering and sub-system monitoring, enabling all services outside of the core plant areas to be picked up by the KNX bus. Key areas covered by KNX included metering, lighting control, automated emergency light testing, specialist broadcast lighting, fan coil control, temperature and CO2 sensing, leak detection, critical alarms from sub-systems, blind control and solar tracking, ventilation and BACnet integration. A number of KNX devices from KNX UK member Theben were used on this project. www.knxuk.org

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peNrith New sQuares cast iN stoNeA major mixed use development in the heart of Penrith’s historic town centre has made extensive use of bespoke cast stone from leading manufacturer Edenhall. The intention was to create a series of new squares to extend the town centre southwards and continue the existing configuration of narrow streets and squares of the adjacent conservation area. The vernacular style has been complemented by the architectural design and the selection of sympathetic materials including cast stone. The high quality cast stone was used for Ashlar masonry elevations with matching details, window surrounds, heads and cills, cornices, band courses, arches and corbels. Three stone shades were specified: pale Gloucester cream to match the stone on the Sainsbury’s store, light Portland limestone and red sandstone to match the indigenous stone of the Eden Valley. www.edenhall.co.uk

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se coNtrols eNhaNces Fire saFety aND comFort at FlaGship apartmeNt DevelopmeNtBerkeley Homes’ flagship Woodberry Park apartment development in North London is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system from SE Controls to not only provide protection for residents in the event of a fire, but to also create a better environment by actively managing any excessive heat build up in corridors.SE Controls was commissioned to design and install a SHEVTEC® mechanical extraction smoke ventilation systems within two separate low rise private residential blocks within Woodberry Park.A key part of SE Controls’ project specification and design brief was that the smoke ventilation system should also incorporate an ‘environmental ventilation’ mode, enabling it to monitor heat build up in communal corridors and lobbies while also managing the operation of automatic vents to reduce the temperature and introduce fresh, cooler air into the building.In normal smoke ventilation mode, if a fire is detected by building’s smoke sensors, the SHEVTEC roof mounted fan sets will operate while staircase vents and smoke vents located on the fire floor will open, enabling up to 5m3 per second of smoke to be drawn through the extraction shaft and provide a smoke free escape route for residents. When operating in ‘natural environmental ventilation’ mode temperatures are monitored by ceiling mounted sensors in each lobby served by the smoke shafts. If the temperature exceeds a pre-determined set point a roof mounted environmental ventilation fan is activated, which vents the warm air and replaces it with cooler air from outside. www.secontrols.com

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As part of a major refurbishment at its retail store in Bognor Regis, Reynolds Furniture selected JS Air Curtains’ Finesse and Optima air curtains to maintain the internal atmosphere while complementing its modern interior design. Discreetly blending in with their surroundings, the air curtains are ensuring customer and staff comfort throughout the summer and winter. Air curtains on the ground floor were an essential ingredient to maintain the ambient temperature; keeping the cool conditioned air in during the summer and the cold air out during the winter. A 1m Finesse concealed air curtain was installed flush with the ceiling over the back door, whilst a 2m Mini Optima was suspended above the automatic sliding doors at the main customer entrance. The Finesse concealed air curtain for suspended ceilings is suitable for ceiling voids of just 350mm. It is available in 0.5m lengths from 1m to 2m with non-heated, electric or hot water heated models and has a comprehensive range of control options. The Mini Optima air curtain is an economic solution also available in lengths up to 2m. It is available with maximum airflows of 1,350m³/hr making it ideal for protecting doorways up to 2.2m high. www.jsaircurtains.com

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Js air curtaiNs at reyNolDs FurNiture siKa aDD streNGth to traNsFer statioN aND recycliNG ceNtre

Extreme abrasion and shock resistance, plus chemical attack, were qualities demanded of both the interior and exterior concrete floor slabs at the new recycling and waste transfer station, at Lower House Farm in North Warwickshire. To fulfil this requirement, Sika Limited supplied Sika concrete admixtures, microsilica slurry and Bekaert steel fibres to be incorporated in the concrete mix supplied by Tarmac Concrete. This combination produced a concrete with ultimate wear, abrasion and impact resistance, providing greater

durability and flexural strength. The internal concrete slabs of the transfer station in particular will face harder wear from skips and heavy vehicles, and because of this, higher performing fibres were used in the mix. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk

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satisFieD BuilDer oNce aGaiN chooses yeomaN raiNGuarDYeoman Rainguard has been fitted to an impressive house (part of which dates back to the 18th century) as part of a major renovation carried out by Wiltshire based A G Builders.Yeoman Rainguard supplied XL Aluminium 125 x 55mm half round gutter & 75mm diameter downpipe in a special lead grey coloured textured finish.A G Builders, director, Barry Gill, said: “We have used Yeoman Rainguard on many different projects (including new build and renovation) and have always been satisfied with its products and prices and the service and advice provided by its area sales manager, Tim Hanks.” www.rainguard.co.uk

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Hochiki Europe Gets Rave Reviews At The Kenneth More Theatre

Kenneth More was one of the most famous actors of the 1950s and epitomised the ‘stiff upper lip’ British conviviality that we often associate with that era. A contemporary of John Mills, Trevor Howard and Jack Hawkins, at the height of his fame he was nation's most popular film star and took leading roles in a string of box office hits including Doctor in the House, Reach for the Sky, Genevieve, and A Night to Remember.

Prior to his death in 1982 at the age of 67, he was one of the very few performers to have a theatre named after him, after Ilford opened The Kenneth More Theatre at the end of 1974. He made various appearances there, and over the years many other famous stars of stage and screen have also trodden its boards. Today, it hosts a variety of musicals, plays, concerts and pantomimes, and is a focal point

of the local community. Ensuring the safety of visitors is a top priority for the London Borough of Redbridge, which owns and maintains the building.

Having been originally installed in the 1980s, The Kenneth More Theatre’s emergency lighting system was nearing the end of its life and Rob recognised that a new one was needed. After liaising with the London Borough of Redbridge, its long-standing life safety partner, Tann Synchronome, was asked to make its recommendations.

Based in Monmouthshire, close to the Severn Bridge, the Tann Synchronome has a history dating back to the 1800s and currently has a large customer base across the UK, including a wide variety of public sector and blue chip clients. Having assessed what was required it didn’t take Will long to decide that Hochiki Europe’s FIREscape emergency lighting solution

would tick all the boxes. FIREscape is an EN50172 compliant intelligent low voltage system that comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features addressable, self-contained LED luminaires and signage connected via low voltage (40V) cabling. The luminaires and signage are also equipped with battery back-up, so that they will function in every situation, while the units fit directly onto a standard Hochiki Europe sensor base, making installation simple. Although the wiring also needed replacing, the team from Tann Synchronome was able to use the existing containment and wiring architecture.

As with most entertainment venues, lighting must not detract attention from the performance and the installed FIREscape system has been configured with three modes. The first is an emergency mode, where lights are operated at maximum illumination if there is a power failure. Normal or maintained mode means that it can be used as part of the permanent lighting of the building in five different levels of illumination, to enhance the general ambiance of various areas of the building. Finally, in show mode specific lights are used at a lower level of illumination.

Due to its LED technology, the FIREscape system will also cut battery replacement costs, testing labour, recycling costs and general energy use. LED also has a long life and requires only one per cent of the bulb changes required with traditional lighting. If a luminaire does need replacing, in house personnel can carry out the operation due to extra low voltage at the device, cutting maintenance costs.

Tann Synchronome is currently carrying out a second phase of the project and adding additional luminaires to the system. The final word goes to Rob Mitchell-Gears, who concludes, ‘I’m incredibly impressed that FIREscape was able to address all of our needs and provide The Kenneth More Theatre with an emergency lighting solution that significantly enhances the safety of theatregoers and employees alike.’www.hochikieurope.com

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