ABCD January 2014

January 2014
VICTORIAN ARCADE TRANSFORMATION 50

GLASSOLUTIONS has completed the glazing
installation at Leicesters Silver Arcade
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january 2014
welcome...
+hot topic
+building study
...to the January issue of ABC+D.

Firstly, we would like to extend
warm wishes to all of our loyal
readers heres to a happy and
prosperous 2014.
We kick off the year with a fresh
new look to the magazine
we hope you approve! Inside you
will find a variety of features and
all the latest innovations and
product news.
Our Hot Topic on page 08 has
some shocking statistics regarding
fraud within the construction
industry and some advice on
dealing with the problem. On a
lighter note, the Building Study
(P.10) celebrates the best in
contemporary architecture with a
look at the winners of the European
Copper in Architecture Awards.
We hope you enjoy the magazine
and find it useful feel free to
contact us with your comments and
we will, of course, pass on all your
enquiries to the relevant company.
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Fraud monitoring and detection systems
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Copper in Architecture Awards
+company focus
12
The ten-year evolution of Contour Casings
+heating, ventilation
& energy efficiency
18
How lakes and rivers are being used as a

source for generating renewable energy
+retail, commercial
& industrial
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Refrigeration solutions that cut fuel costs

and reduce carbon footprint
+kitchens, bathrooms
& washrooms
On the cover
An historic arcade in Leicester
which is one of the only
examples of its kind in the UK
has reopened following a
3m refit involving multiple
glazing installations by
GLASSOLUTIONS. The Grade II
listed Silver Arcade, which
features 20 units, was built in
1891 and is believed to be one
of only two, four-storey arcades
in the UK. See page 50 for more details.
in
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Sprayed and injected polyurethane

foam insulation
+drainage, plumbing
& water saving solutions
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The issues faced when incorporating

accessible hygiene facilities
+roofing, cladding
& insulation
contents
next issue...
floors walls & ceilings (inc acoustic solutions)

ecobuild preview focus on education
fire, safety & security sustanability & eco
solutions maintenance & refurbishment
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..news..
all the latest global construction news
sustainability symposium
Autumn Statement 2013:
A building block for construction?
Governments intention to focus on short term benefits, with apparent
disregard to the future and wider sustainability needs. Though cuts to
ECO will reduce domestic energy bills now, this will come at the cost
of a significant number of energy efficiency projects that could reduce
bills themselves, while also providing thousands of jobs.
One area that escaped mention entirely was the uncertainty that
remains over plans for green levies and energy efficiency. With recent
shifts in policy, firms have been left confused and with a lack of
confidence, stifling investment and progress in this vital field.
With Chancellor George Osborne giving his much anticipated Autumn

Statement for 2013 last month, what are the highlights for sustainable
construction? Does this provide the building blocks for a positive 2014?
The Autumn Statement is an annual event that provides an update
on the Governments plans for the economy, based around official
forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Though already highlighted pre-statement, the Chancellor reiterated
that cuts will be made to the Energies Companies Obligation (ECO),
an energy efficiency programme introduced in the beginning of 2013.
Though having a positive aim of trying to ease the burden of rising
energy bills, the cuts have been met with serious concern from across
the industry. The scheme has now been extended by two years to
2017, meaning companies have twice the amount of time to install
the 100,000 solid wall installations required.
So what does this mean looking forward? Considering 80,000
installations took place last year, it is safe to say that these cuts will
dilute future work in this area. Such a move has highlighted the
Thankfully, Osbornes statement was not all bad news. One certainly
positive outcome was the increased commitment to infrastructure,
particularly the updated plan setting out 375bn for future projects.
With another investment confirmed of 1bn aimed at unblocking
key development sites across the country, contractors have been
provided with greater certainty on future work, allowing investments
and plans to commence.
As the economy continues on its steady path to recovery,
construction has the opportunity to be at the forefront. This dynamic
industry can provide thousands of jobs across the country, while
supplying much needed homes and assisting in the UKs carbon
targets. To make this happen, help is needed at from all angles,
and everyone needs to be pushing in the same direction.
Though cuts to ECO will prevent a considerable amount of energy
efficiency work being undertaken, the new investments will certainly
create a significant number of jobs and new homes. This, at least,
is definitely good news as we begin a new year.
Graham Sprigg is managing director of IMS Consulting,
which specialises in sustainability engagement, strategy and
communication in the construction sector. Visit www.imsplc.com
for more information. Your ideas, thoughts and comments are
welcome. Email graham.sprigg@imsplc.com
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new mobile app from FastrackCAD

Free to download architectural drawings are being made more accessible...
Koru Media has launched a new, free to use FastrackCAD and FastrackBIM
App. Available for iPhone and iPad, the new App allows busy construction
professionals to download CAD drawings and BIM (Building Information
Modelling) objects on the move. Drawings are provided with full product
descriptions and are selectable by company or product type.
All CAD drawings are available in AutoCAD .DWG files and a PDF Quick
View service is also provided.
The new FastrackCAD architectural
drawing download app is now live
on iTunes. Follow the instructions
below to install the app to your
device or follow the link on
www.fastrackCAD.com
OPTION ONE
1. Visit the app store
2. Download the app
to your iTunes
3. Sync your device to iTunes
4. Start using the FastrackCAD app
OPTION TWO
1. If you have a QR code scanner
on your device scan the QR
code (left)
2. Install the app onto your device
3. Start using the FastrackCAD app
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feature
hot topic
diligently fighting fraud

Construction is one of the industries most affected by corruption and fraud. Most prevalent is
contract rigging, order manipulation and false representation. Here, Pedro Paulo, CEO at IT service
provider and platform developer, Gatewit, offers advice on fraud monitoring and detection systems...
In his speech to the annual CIPS conference in 2013,

fraud advisor Paul Guile warned that the full extent of
fraudulent activity remained unknown, and was underrecognised as a risk. His comments are a stark reminder
of the dangers presented to honest businesses by
unscrupulous suppliers, employees or third parties.
When combined with research that can
place a figure on losses caused by
corruption and fraud, his comments
are more shocking still.
The risk analysis agency Kroll
recently revealed that 70% of
A depressing 69% of
companies worldwide were
the victims of lost revenue
construction companies
caused by fraud. With the
were impacted by fraud in

the past year
Pedro Paulo
Gatewit
research conducted in the summer of 2013, the figures show

an up-to-date snapshot of where the business world is at the
moment as regards fraud and corruption.
Of particular interest is what the report has to say about
the construction industry. Marking it out as one of the
industries most affected by corruption and fraud,
the figures show a depressing 69% of construction
companies were impacted by fraud in the past year.
As well as the figures for those companies that suffered by
losses from fraud and corruption, we can also see results of
those companies which feel they are open to fraud of some
form. Over 80% of construction companies felt they were
vulnerable to theft of assets or stock and slightly over 75%
thought they were vulnerable to vendor, supplier or
procurement fraud.
Another report, concentrating on the construction industry

in particular, allows a closer look at the issues affecting the
industry in the UK. The Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners (ACFE) report to the nations shows that for the
UK construction industry, order manipulation and false
representation are identified as being the most prevalent
forms of fraud. Overall, contract rigging comes out globally
as the most common type of fraud for construction. With a
median global loss per company of $300,000 in the industry
for 2012, a guard against fraud or corruption simply cannot
be let slip regardless of the type of category.
The research from the ACFE also focuses on prevention

of fraud and corruption. It shows that larger companies are
more vigilant against fraud than smaller ones with 59.4%
of companies of over 100 employees training their staff to
spot fraud compared to only 18.5% of smaller enterprises.
Whatever the reasons for this, the result is that smaller
companies are now more vulnerable to fraud and corruption.
The Kroll research also addresses this issue, reporting that
more than in any other industry, construction firms are
looking to invest in due diligence (a major contributor to
fraud prevention). However, this applies to only 55% of
construction industry respondents to the research so,
even though it is better than other industries, it is still low.
Globalisation of the construction industry and the trend
towards using more partners and suppliers than before are
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seen as the major drivers of risk in construction today.

Diversifying an aspect of a business, either geographically or
by taking on new partners for projects will always carry risks.
With the growth in these drivers of risk comes a
commensurate need to grow your fraud monitoring
and detection systems.
The most effective method of fraud detection is from
internal reporting or tip-offs from staff, so, whether a firm is a
small operator or a global player, a culture of fraud awareness
should be promoted. Employees of all levels should feel
confident in challenging anything they find suspicious.
There is no need for this to be an expensive exercise and
can benefit firms of all sizes when introduced.
Using this as a foundation, training staff, particularly those
who work in the finance and reporting side of the business,
to spot common signs of fraud and corruption is a solid
strategy. Changes in spending patterns, schedules and orders
as well as excessive amounts of invoices with round values,
and any series of repeated invoices with non-sequential
numbers from any one particular vendor are all indicators
of fraudulent activity.
In the procurement function, wariness of a lack of control
and/or competition in the bidding process as well as excessive
revisions of costs from an initial bid price can all be markers
of fraud.
Any one of these elements does not necessarily indicate
a potential fraud, but they are common enough markers that
a company or employee with an awareness of fraud should
take them seriously. Tackling fraud from both inside and
outside a company boils down to vigilance. With the
construction industry in the UK experiencing a welcome
change in fortunes after a period of decline, a similar increase
in corruption attempts is expected to follow. With proper
vigilance and the right company culture, the threat of loss can
be limited and construction companies can benefit from
proper, safe, growth.
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feature
building study
celebrating the best in

contemporary architecture
The winners of the European Copper in Architecture Awards 16 were announced at a presentation
ceremony held during the international BATIMAT show in Paris in November 2013. With a record 82
entries, the awards proved to be a celebration of the very best in contemporary architecture and the
judges were impressed by the high standards demonstrated...
Seinjoki City Library, Finland
Four awards were made from ten shortlisted projects.

The outright winner was Platform of Arts and Creativity,
Guimares, Portugal designed by Pitgoras Aquitectos.
This regeneration of the ancient centre of
one of Portugals most historically
important cities is defined by
unifying abstract cubic forms,
veiled by a grid of brass profiles
that dematerialises the
The design of Portugals
buildings mass, adding an
extra, translucent dimension.
Platform of Arts and
The design is a confident
Creativity is defined
by unifying abstract
cubic forms
European Copper in
Architecture Awards
response to the challenges of working within a UNESCO

and City of Culture site. Pulling together a diversity of old
buildings, the regeneration gives a new civic heart to the city
looking to the future as well as the past. The design takes a
clever, fresh approach and, of all the entries, this is the one
that all the judges most want to visit and explore.
Three commendations followed. Designed by JKMM
Architects, Seinjoki City Library, Finland, is an assertive but
respectful copper-clad, thoroughly contemporary addition
to the most extensive cluster of Alvar Aalto buildings in the
world. The massive, pristine white frames to openings work
well in counterpoint to the rustic feel of the naturally-
Plasma Studios Dolomitenblick

apartment building in Sexten, Italy
Platform of Arts and Creativity, Guimares, Portugal
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weathering, pre-oxidised copper of the external skin.
The judges recognised how the building sits comfortably
amongst its illustrious neighbours while retaining its
individuality a real achievement.
NOBEL arkitekters Covering of the Runic Stones in Jelling,
Denmark, comprises deceptively simple, bronze and glass
structures, protecting nationally important ancient stones.
In this deceptively simple design, everything has been
cleverly reduced down to a pure beauty. The interventions to
this ancient site can be seen as a pair of perfectly crafted jewel
boxes of real quality, substantially enhancing the visitors
experience of the runic stones that they so carefully
but discreetly protect.
With Plasma Studios Dolomitenblick apartment building
in Sexten, Italy, copper and timber define the sculpted mass
growing out of the natural Alpine topography and reflecting
traditional roof forms, redefining the local vernacular.
The judges were impressed by the projects effortless display
of its strong sense of form and context. The rigorous use of
copper and timber, both inside and out, set this building
apart as one designed and completed with real conviction.
This years judging panel consisted of four architects
all recipients of previous Copper in Architecture Awards:
Einar Jarmund (Jarmund/Vigsns, Norway); Craig Casci (Grid
Architects, UK); Davide Macullo (Davide Macullo Architects,
Switzerland); Anu Puustinen (Avanto Architects, Finland).
More information and images of all 82 entries, can be viewed
at: copperconcept.org/awards
Platform of Arts and Creativity, Guimares, Portugal
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feature
company focus
making the case

for British manufacturing
As Contour Casings celebrates its tenth anniversary, ABC+D takes a look at the companys evolution
from LST radiator guard supplier, to manufacturer of a host of fabricated building products, including
column casings, safe surface temperature radiator solutions and architectural fabrications...
Contour Casings, headed up by the customer-centric

principles of managing director Leigh Simpson, has come
a long way since its inception in 2003. Beginning life as a
supplier of LST radiator guards and preformed plywood pipe
boxing, the company has experienced many changes and
year-on-year growth during a largely recession-led, ten year
period. The company is founded on the beliefs of innovative
approaches to business and adding value for the customer
wherever possible. It prides itself on being a forward-thinking
operation which is reflected in it becoming an early adopter
of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) discipline.
The company soon evolved from solely supplying radiator
guards and pipe boxing, to offering a broad portfolio of
fabricated building solutions. Today, three core areas provide
the bedrock of the Shropshire firm safe surface temperature
radiator products, column casings and aluminium
architectural fabrications.
Contour Casings safe surface temperature offering is
extensive, comprising full-access radiator guards, anti-ligature
radiator guards, Low Surface Temperature (LST) radiators
and pipe boxing.
The company works in partnership with
Kermi and Herz Valves to produce its
Trionic LST radiator range which
offers three-way protection from
hot surface temperatures,
dangerous bacteria and injury
The solid foundations that
from falls. Trionic LSTs are
we have put in place over
coated using a silver-based
the last ten years are already
anti-microbial agent, BioCote.
helping us deliver a high

quality service for our
diverse customer-base
Leigh Simpson
managing director
This helps to significantly reduce the spread of bacteria,

which is an essential requirement of heating solutions in
healthcare environments.
The company commissioned a hospital study of its low
surface temperature, anti-microbial radiators in July 2013
at an NHS Hospital Trust in the South of England. The study
aimed to increase the understanding of the levels of bacteria
and diversity of bacteria present on a modern low surface
temperature radiator guard featuring full-access for cleaning
and treated with an anti-microbial coating, compared to a
traditional fixed guard with no internal access and no antimicrobial protection.
896 microbial colonies were found on non-treated
traditional radiators, while in contrast only 178 colonies were
harboured on the modern, treated radiator guards. The study
identified a 91% mean reduction in microbe loading when
considering internal surfaces of the radiator guards only and

an 83% mean reduction in microbe loading when external
radiator guard faces only were examined. The findings of the
study and the statistics yielded highlight the importance of
modern designs in health associated equipment and fittings.
Not only do the anti-microbial radiators reduce the spread of
hospital acquired infections but Health Trusts also benefit
from their annual costs being reduced.
Architectural fabrications also form a major part of Contour
Casings business. The cladding, faade and rainwater ranges
include parapet wall coping, fascia and soffit, column casings,
flashings, pressed box gutters and downpipes. Fabricated inhouse, the architectural aluminium range combines robust
performance with a sleek aesthetic and fast installation.
The companys support package provides short lead times,
independently tested systems, secret clip fix solutions,
free technical site consultations and surveys, 3D design
software, dedicated support and delivery departments
and an approved nationwide installation service.
All of Contours products are now available as BIM objects
which can be accessed via the companys website at
www.contourcasings.co.uk. Contour Casings BIM journey
began in 2011 with the commencement of a research process
that initially involved Government Task Group BIM seminars
across the UK alongside meetings to identify the most
innovative content creators. This was followed by a six month
consultation period during which the companys assembled
BIM team met with leading architects, consultants and
designers to gain a better understanding of how these users
wanted their BIM objects to behave and what information
they needed the objects to contain. This information was then

disseminated by Contour to the content creators, ensuring
that the objects generated were powerful, insightful
components for the professionals using them.
Contours BIM objects are easily downloadable from its
BIM Library the three main categories are Safe Surface
Temperature BIM Components, Column Casing BIM
Components and Architectural Fabrication BIM Components.
Embracing modern manufacturing techniques has enabled
Contour Casings to become the progressive and growing
company it is today. As managing director Leigh Simpson
comments: The solid foundations that we have put in place
over the last ten years are already helping us deliver a highquality service for our diverse customer-base.
Contour has a bright future ahead.
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products
innovations
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Not your usual safety flooring
Function usually comes before form but not with

Tarketts new Safetred Design Collection. Carrying on
the companys reputation for manufacturing beautifully
designed yet high-performance flooring, the range has
been created using high-end design principles while still
delivering the benefits of slip-resistant safety flooring.
The new collection includes 26 designs, a loose lay
construction option and comes with a range of accessories
to make the fitting process easier. Steve Urwin, UK
marketing manager for Tarkett, said: Our Safetred Design
Collection offers a complete package of commercial safety flooring solutions with fresh, aesthetically
pleasing features. We have created a decorative safety flooring toolkit that we feel will be very useful
to architects, specifiers and contractors.
New timber haus
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West Midlands timber engineering specialist,

Wyckham Blackwell, has introduced a new,
high specification range of timber frame kits for
its rapidly expanding timber frame business,
WB Timber Innovations. Taking inspiration from
Wolf Systems, which designs and manufactures
the complete Wolf Haus product in Germany and
Austria, Wyckham Blackwell recognises the
opportunity to meet the needs of a specialised
market. The company, which has a long-standing relationship with Wolf Systems and manufactures
Wolf-designed easi-joists and trussed rafters, expanded into timber frame production recently and has
seen this business develop substantially. Largely driven by the bespoke self-build market, WB Timber
Innovations now has a full order book until well into 2014.
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Flexible fitting
Just 12 months after the launch of Inceptor,

one of the industrys most sophisticated, integrated
LED downlights, Scolmore Group announces the
introduction of Inceptor Micro which incorporates
the best features and benefits of its predecessor,
and includes a choice of fixed and adjustable bezels
and comes with a seven-year warranty for domestic
applications. Inceptor Micro is a fire-rated, integrated
LED downlight with a high-powered, compact,
pre-wired driver and flow connector. The compact size of the driver gives the Inceptor Micro an
overall height of only 55mm which means it can be fitted into a very shallow recess depth of just
50mm making it one of the most flexible fittings currently available.
Warm up with Toolstations

winter workwear
Winter is in full swing but theres
no reason to stop working thanks to
Toolstations new range of Hard Core
workwear, just launched in the latest
Catalogue 53. Tough and versatile,
the Hard Core range includes tops,
trousers and boots, all at great low prices.
There are new ranges and great offers,
such as a Draper Expert SDS+ Hammer
Drill with accessories, only 74.87. Pick up
Catalogue 53 from Toolstations 140 plus
sales counters, order on freephone 0808
100 7211, on mobile-friendly 0330 333
3303, or at www.toolstation.com.
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products
innovations
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Continuity system wins award

A new rebar continuity system from Ancon that won
Best Product in Show when it was launched at the 2013 UK
Concrete Show, has gone on to gain further recognition in
the prestigious CONSTRUCT Innovation Award. Ancon KSN
Anchors represent a completely new approach to
reinforcement continuity at slab-to-wall construction joints.
They have been Highly Commended by the CONSTRUCT
award judging panel which recognises excellence and
innovation in the concrete industry. Unlike traditional re-bend
continuity boxes, where bar length, spacing and diameter are
restricted by physical box dimensions, the new Anchor KSN
system offers greater design flexibility and is faster and safe
to install.
Brochure for controlled, concealed door closers
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Samuel Heath has produced a new brochure which comprehensively

details the varied considerations involved in the selection and
specification of controlled, concealed door closers. The brochure
features the popular Powermatic controlled, concealed door closer as
well as Powermatic Free Swing, the latest addition to the companys
door closer range. The 48-page document uses technical illustrations,
computer generated imagery and photography to illustrate the
legislation and performance standards that apply to controlled and
free swing door closers. In addition, the publication looks at the many
health and safety benefits that can be derived from both Powermatic
and Powermatic Free Swing, and provides information on specific
applications in social housing, health, anti-ligature, care, hotels,
education, commercial and heritage projects.
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Proper paperless trading

The Encon Group has recently launched a
sophisticated etrade tool. etrade24-7
attracted over 100 registrations from
specialist insulation and interiors subcontractors in its first week of launch
alone, with demand expected to continue
to grow. The free online customer service
portal was two years in research and
development after surveys and feedback
revealed customers wanted 24-7 access
to their accounts. The concept was then
trialled over several months with
customers, and Phase 1 My Account and
My Orders launched directly and via
website video to the market, with Phase 2
My Products/Ordering Online launched
soon after.
HardieFloor launch
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Remove and re-fix

Following on from the launch of its successful
Lithium tool range, Paslode has introduced
a new NailScrew range, designed for use with
the IM360Ci Lithium tool. The Paslode
NailScrew offers the end user the ability
to fire a performance nail that can later be
removed and even re-inserted. Available in
two finishes, (ElectroGalv and Stainless Steel)
the NailScrews are Eurocode 5 approved and
meet CE marking requirements, guaranteeing
the highest standards of safety in use.
Suitable for applications where access may
be required after fixing, such as cladding
or decking, and for temporary fixings like
hoardings, Paslode NailScrews can be
removed and re-fixed without performance
being compromised.
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James Hardie, the fibre cement building materials

manufacturer, has launched a new structural flooring
system into the UK market, HardieFloor. The patented
fibre cement, tongue and groove boards are suited
to residential building projects, as a substitute
for unreliable chipboard. HardieFloor provides
housebuilders with a durable solution to the issue
of having to install a crash deck floor after first lift
and then having to safeguard it from the weather.
It negates the use of chipboard with a plastic, supposedly weather tight, film which can bring about a
host of on-site issues, such as swelling and the associated costly and timely remedial works. Instead,
this new fibre cement floor which is impervious to all weather types dries out completely if wet
and suffers no long-term damage.
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Commercial stone paving collection launched

Building on its significant success within the domestic and landscaping
sectors, Natural Paving Products (UK), independent supplier
of ethically sourced natural stone landscaping solutions, has launched
a new collection of products and a bespoke design and specification
service aimed specifically at the commercial market. The collection
brings together carefully selected products from across Natural Paving
Products extensive portfolio, to form a core range that is suited to
commercial and high specification paving projects. Comprising a variety
of Indian and UK produced sandstones, as well as granite and limestone
options, the collection is available in a breadth of shapes, sizes and
finishes, and can be tailored to meet bespoke requirements. Highlights
within the collection include the Ivory, Platinum, Cashmere and Cornsilk
sandstones, the Midnight Blue limestone and the Silver granite,
which features a natural hand-split finish.
innovations
products
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Ross on Wye facility is fit for royalty

Haigh recently played host to HRH The Duke of Kent in celebration of British manufacturing.
The Duke was given a tour of the companys facility and was introduced to the management
and staff along the way. Starting in the drawing office, HRH saw how concepts are turned into 3D
virtual models, then issued to manufacturing for engineers to carry out the required machine
tool programming, manufacture and testing. Demonstrating a keen interest and knowledge of
engineering, The Duke engaged with all members of staff throughout the tour, taking the time to
speak with engineers and staff on the shop floor and throughout the offices. Mark Brian, MD said:
We were especially delighted to be able to welcome HRH to our facility in Ross on Wye and it was
an honour and a pleasure to be able to showcase our manufacturing facilities. We are exceptionally
proud of our British manufacturing pedigree, and this, coupled with our position as a family owned
business, made the event a real milestone for all involved."
Double click
on Delta
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Judging by the number of hits it

achieves on a daily basis, the Delta
Membranes website is already an
essential tool for specifiers. However,
the fresh new look for the company's
website promises to be an even more
inviting attraction. The website has
undergone a complete overhaul, while
retaining all informative data about the
extensive range of Delta products and
services. One of the highlights of this
revamped website is the video library,
with interactive video guides on
installation, internal cementitious
waterproofing, restoration plastering,
and crack injection with Koster KB Pur
2 IN 1. The product section is split into
six basic sections Delta products,
internal waterproofing, drainage and
sump pumps, external waterproofing,
accessories, and a full product list.
Among the design services featured
on the website is a Downloads button
which takes the viewer to a whole host
of technical CAD drawings, and PDFs.
There is also access to the NBS Plus
clauses and Delta products in the
National BIM Library. If more
assistance is required, the reader can
click on the Help and Advice button,
or the Contact button.
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feature
heating, ventilation & energy efficiency
water of life for heat pumps

Chris Dale, director of Danfoss, looks at how increasingly lakes and
rivers are being used as a source for generating renewable energy...
Living near water can sometimes be a blessing, sometimes

a curse, but when it comes to generating renewable energy
with heat pumps, it is certainly an advantage when you look
at the efficiencies which can be achieved through this
method of domestic or commercial heating.
For properties that are located near rivers or lakes,
water source heat pumps should certainly be considered
if affordable energy sourcing and sustainability are desired.
A water source system is usually a preferred option for heat
pumps, wherever possible, because it offers the most efficient
method of heat extraction for a heat pump, in comparison to
other methods.
Water is efficient at retaining heat and, in many cases,
this ranges between 7 and 12OC, depending on the time
of year. Anyone considering this system of heat pumps needs
a nearby water source with a sufficient yield. Extracting water
from a natural source, when using over 20m3 per day, also
requires an extraction licence from the Environment Agency.
There are two main methods of heat extraction for water
source heat pumps open loop systems use ground
water from an aquifier and well and closed
loop systems use a water and antifreeze
mixture in a ground loop. In most
cases, collected water passes
through a heat exchanger,
which removes some of its heat
When it comes to
and the chilled water is then
returned back to the source
generating renewable
through a second well.
energy through heat

pumps, water is certainly
an advantage ...
Chris Dale
Danfoss
As energy prices increase and the Renewable Heat Incentive

has its planned introduction this spring, water source heat
pumps are becoming an even more attractive option.
The owners of a large historic former mill in Bedale have
recently undertaken a major refurbishment which includes
having a water source heat pump system installed, which
generates its energy from a nearby river. Previously the
owners were heating their substantial six bedroom home
via an oil fired boiler, costing over 5,000 every year.
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Danfoss approved heat pump installer AV Commercial

designed a system which included two ground source heat
pumps fitted in an open loop method to extract water from
Bedale Beck, which at its closest point was less than 4m
from the property.
The system draws water into a well and then pumps it into
a plant room 150ft from the river, where it enters a 1,100L
settling tank with reverse washable filter and two heat
exchangers which deliver heat from river water to the brine
loop. The house also features a 400L hot water cylinder
and a 200L buffer tank. The homeowners acquired
an Abstraction Licence from the Environment Agency, as the
system uses more than 20m3 of water. The system is expected
to save the homeowners around 50% on energy bills and will
pay back in less than five years. The two, 12kW heat pumps
supply the property with space heating through underfloor
heating and oversized radiators in some areas of the property.
The heat pump also supplies the homes hot water needs.
Water source heat pumps are proving an increasingly
popular option, not only for domestic properties, but for
commercial projects too. Manvers Waterfront Boat Club, a
watersports club in South Yorkshire, provides all the heat for
its caf facilities, changing rooms and showers through a
water source heat pump system. The boat club reviewed the
various energy sources available to them and heat pumps
proved to be much more affordable to run. On this project,
the boat club had a closed loop system installed where pipes
were laid in a 12m depth of water, with divers placing the
4 x 200m ground loops deep on the bed of the lake,
which were then secured at regular intervals. Loops from the

lake are then laid in a 130m trench from the lake to the
building entrance.
A heat pump was selected with a large capacity of 26kW.
The project also featured a 400L buffer tank to enable
adequate space heating and a hot water tank.
The design of the heat pump also means it provides high
annual efficiency, which minimises energy consumption and
can meet the requirements of the canoe club, which currently
has 500 members and attracts over 6,000 visitors per year.
Water source heat pump systems are gaining popularity due
to them being the most efficient type available. River water
has a relatively high temperature, which means that it
optimises the running of the heat pump. Using a water source
system also means there is much less need for ground works
than with a ground source system, which can make it more
cost-effective and quicker to install.
As pressure increases on developers and architects to
specify renewable heat systems for new homes and buyers
continue to demand affordable running costs, the use of
water source heat pumps will continue to grow. For anyone
living near a lake or river, the reasons for making use of the
natural resources near your home or building for energy
generation have never been stronger.
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Ensbury boilers scale new heights

Hamworthy Heating has provided Braithwaite house in
Islington, London with a comprehensive heating solution to
overcome problems it had been facing with its current boilers
and heating system. Reaching 55m tall with 19 floors
consisting of 108 dwellings, this residential building needed a
boiler that was long lasting and could cope with the high
demands placed on it. Two Ensbury low temperature 510kW
boilers, with matched Riello RS modulating burners using
natural gas, were specified for the project. CBS Maintenance
Services installed the boilers along with a floor-standing
Chesil pressurisation unit and expansion vessel to maintain
the correct pressure in the system for water to reach the
highest radiator in the building.
Training on your doorstep
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Introducing a brand new training initiative for ventilation

installation training, Greenwood Airvac has launched the
first mobile ventilation rig that brings BPEC accredited
training courses to your doorstep BPEC2U. The first of
its kind, the mobile rig is part of the fully accredited BPEC
training to provide practical training for its Domestic
Ventilation Installation Training Course. Comprising a fully
functional heat recovery system, semi-rigid ducting,
plus the facility for power testing and balancing as
required by BPEC, the rig gives installers hands-on experience in the installation, inspection, testing
and commissioning of ventilation systems. Supporting the changes in the 2010 Building Regulations,
which have put a greater focus on installation and overall efficiency, the Greenwood BPEC2U course
is designed to assist installers in delivering Guaranteed Installed Performance first time, every time.
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Classic designs and cost-effective prices
RIOPanel heating products from Hudevad harmonise with

all architectural styles allowing designers and specifiers to
incorporate radiators where they will do their job most efficiently
without being intrusive and boring. Cutting edge design, quality
and first-class finish, combined with high heat output and
modern production processes ensure RIOpanels high profile
position. RIOPanel radiators offer a full range of discreet heating
solutions for any space from the most avant garde minimalist
domestic or commercial design concept through to practical
applications in schools and hospitals to areas such as galleries
and show rooms. The instantly recognisable traditional RIOpanel range with its attractive ribbed profile
offers unrivalled flexibility.
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BMS interface for continuous

flow hot water on demand
Rinnai is introducing new technology that
seamlessly integrates its continuous flow
hot water systems into Building
Management Systems (BMS) protocols.
The move allows ultimate control and
maximises energy efficiencies in large
buildings, even in multi-tenanted sites.
The launch of smart controls for the
companys award winning Infinity
condensing range to interface with BMS
brings the prospect of higher energy
efficiencies for commercial buildings.
The Rinnai smart controller offers on/off
status as well as fault codes to facilitate first
hit repair. For example, the BMS can
communicate a precise error code to the
central system meaning that, in the event
of a breakdown, the user can communicate
the correct parts and information to the
engineer for a first time fix, limiting down
time and improving Rinnai service response.
The controller allows the end user to
remotely monitor and change system
temperatures and also to monitor and
adjust burners for maximum efficiencies.
EnviroVent wins national manufacturing award

EnviroVent has been named SME Manufacturer of the Year (over 125 employees) at the National Manufacturer
Awards in Birmingham last night.
EnviroVent scooped the award, demonstrating that they are a rising star in the world of UK manufacturing, at a
glittering ceremony alongside an array of blue chip companies including Rolls Royce, AstraZeneca, Jaguar Land
Rover, FujiFilm, and Monarch Aircraft. Whats more, EnviroVent is the first ventilation company to win this
prestigious award, beating companies from the engineering and food industries.
The company manufactures a wide range of energy efficient and innovative ventilation solutions at its Harrogate
factory in North Yorkshire, which improve indoor air quality in hundreds of thousands of homes throughout the UK
and beyond by providing a guaranteed and permanent cure to condensation and mould.
Managing director Nick Heaton said: "EnviroVent is proud not only to be a UK manufacturer, creating many jobs,
but also a world class designer which manufactures ground-breaking ventilation products, and this now proves it."
Over the past 12 months, EnviroVent has won 5 major awards including the Yorkshire Post Business in Excellence
Award for Innovation and the H&V News Award for Air Movement Product of the Year.
EnviroVent Ltd - Tel: 0845 27 27 810 | Web: www.envirovent.com
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Stokvis Econoplates for Gleneagles

The five-star Gleneagles Hotel at Auchterarder, located between Perth
and Stirling on Scotlands A9, is one of the best known venues for golf.
Gleneagles Facilities Services Team is constantly working to ensure the
building and its amenities are maintained to the highest level. For this
reason the decision was taken to update the hotels hot water system;
augmenting two original 3,000L storage tanks with a pair of Stokvis
Econoplate Packaged Plate Heat Exchangers, providing 100% duty
and standby, to boost performance. The work to install the pair of heat
exchangers and to convert the existing calorifiers to storage vessels,
by isolating the coils and inserting new internal sparge pipes via the
inspection chamber, was carried out by one of the hotels regular
plumbing and heating contractors. Stokvis engineers attended site
to complete the commissioning process.
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Keep the home fires burning

The flame effect and authenticity provided
by gas fires means they are still the number
one choice for homes, despite the advances
in electric fires over recent years. Combined
with high heat efficiencies and low running
costs, todays gas fires offer affordable
warmth, visual comfort and are a powerful
weapon in the fight against fuel poverty.
Against a backdrop of rising energy prices,
it is our job to reassure heating installers,
homeowners, and social housing that aside
from its superior aesthetics, gas is the most
affordable and cost-efficient option
available, explained Richard Beaman,
commercial director of the Gas Fire
Division. Thanks to developments in
technology, gas fires today are capable
of delivering heat efficiencies of over 80%
and heat outputs of 4.0kW.
Enhanced versatility
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Big Foot offers one-stop-shop for Waitrose
Big Foot Systems has supplied bespoke supports for rooftop chillers
at a new Waitrose store in Warminster. The chiller installation was
part of a 4.5m project which involved Henry Boot Developments
redeveloping a key town centre site in Warminster into a new 1,858m2
Waitrose. With the location of the new Waitrose store within close
proximity to a residential area, it was essential for the project team to
ensure chiller noise was kept to a minimum. The team was therefore
set an acoustics challenge on how to achieve this on a flat roof
installation. Chiller installation caused a further difficulty since the chillers were set to be installed
on a warm roof finished with a single ply membrane. Big Foot visited the site to assess the installation,
and designed all the frameworks for the plant in 3D CAD. The resulting drawings were issued by
Big Foot and approved by the project team before the frames were manufactured. Once manufactured,
the systems were delivered flat packed, for quick and easy assembly before the delivery of the chillers.
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Lighting up the HE market

Spirit Fires has developed another high
efficiency (HE) fire to add to its successful
range that helps consumers save energy and
reduce heating costs. The Bailey has been
designed and manufactured at Spirit Fires HQ
in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham and is in
response to demand in the marketplace for a
wood-burning-style fire that consumes less
fuel. The new fire features a log-burner and has
the overall appearance of the popular woodburning stoves but without the inconvenience
of burning wood. The HE fire has been rated as
having a class 1 efficiency of 72% which means
that almost all of the heat generated returns to
the room and, in turn, helps to reduce energy
bills and creates less waste.
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AET Flexible Space has completed several projects

with the new Direct Expansion (DX) underfloor
cooling range from its Flexible Space Underfloor
Air Conditioning (UFAC) System. It has proved
to be an effective solution to challenges frequently
arising in the refurbishment marketplace.
Projects making use of this new range of underfloor
technology include some of Londons historic
buildings including Film House at 142 Wardour
Street (pictured), the Tripadvisor Headquarters at 7 Soho Square, as well as Shore Lines, a formerly
disused Victorian Railway Shed in Birkenhead previously converted into offices. The CAM R410A and
R407C DX Coil options can be matched with all the major manufacturers two- and three-pipe heat pump
and heat recovery systems to supply an area or zone of up to 300m2 with conditioned air.
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Extended family
The CONLIFT family from Grundfos has recently had a new model
added to it and now, besides the CONLIFT1 and CONLIFT2, there is
a new, cost-effective entry level model, the CONLIFT1 LS. This new
model has a few less features than the CONLIFT1, but still
offers a range of benefits including easy installation, low noise
operation and superior reliability. All CONLIFT models are
supplied with an integrated NC/NO contact and cable so that
if the overflow switch detects a high water level, this can be
used to switch off the boiler. CONLIFT2 options include an
acoustic alarm in case of a high water condition. They also have
a selector switch with additional options. The advanced design of the CONLIFT range means they work
automatically when condensate enters the collection tank from an appliance. The units then lift the
condensate up to 5m in height and across a distance of several metres to the required drainage point.
Another plus is that these units require minimal maintenance.
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Time and space demands are

no match for Keston Boilers
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British manufacturer, Keston has designed and supplied a boiler

rig solution for QPR Football Stadium in London. The companys
prompt action ensured that the Club was able to meet official
regulations within an extremely small timeframe, preventing them
from incurring a considerable fine. Just a few weeks before Sky
Sports and the BBC were scheduled to attend the Clubs first home
game of the season, League Officials presented QPR with strict
regulations that effectively demanded the replacement of the entire hot water system. In addition,
the boiler room had to be split in half to create two interview rooms for Sky and the BBC, presenting an
even greater challenge in terms of boiler location and space constraints. After conducting a thorough
boiler room assessment, Keston worked quickly to supply technical specification drawings, ensuring
the boiler rig could be delivered and installed as soon as possible.
Sustainable in the Beehive

High output, high efficiency boilers
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Ideal Commercial Boilers has been creating heating solutions

for over 100 years. The Evomax is the companys flagship high
efficiency condensing boiler model, offering one of the highest
outputs of any commercial wall hung boiler on the market.
Designed for ease of installation, commissioning and servicing,
the Evomax expands the options for commercial buildings,
with available outputs ranging from 30 to 150kW. In addition
to its lightweight design, supported through quality build and
aesthetics, siting is made easy with a selection of room-sealed
and open flue system choices. The option of insulated Frame and
Header Kits allow the Evomax to be installed in cascade formation,
either back-to-back or in-line depending on the requirements
of the plantroom, with a combined top capacity of 600kW.
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50 years of innovation
Fernox turns 50 in 2014 and will be marking its five decades

as a pioneering force in the heating industry with a year-long
campaign, celebrating the valuable contribution it has made
to shaping the sector and educating the market on the
importance of chemical water treatment. Fernox was the
worlds first chemical water treatment company and was
born from a light bulb moment by German engineer
Peter Muetzel. Since then, the companys ongoing
commitment to research and development has seen it grow to become a global leader in water
treatment products and equipment, with a worldwide network of the industrys largest, purpose-built
facilities and a team of 58 dedicated scientists from different disciplines ranging from chemistry to
mechanical engineering the majority of whom are PhD qualified and experts in their field.
A new housing development in

Hertfordshire has been fitted with 13
different Alpha boiler systems to meet
the varied needs of each property.
Nestled amongst the leafy town of Hemel
Hempstead, Beehive Place features a
range of one, two and three bedroom
properties built by Essex-based developer,
Moody Homes. It was essential for
Moody Homes to meet Level 3 Code for
Sustainable Homes, which ensures that
the carbon emissions of all new build
properties are significantly reduced
through the integration of more
sustainable products and materials during
construction. To meet this requirement,
Moody Homes employed LJ Drain,
who specified Alpha Heating
Innovations products to provide
the heating systems across the new
development for their reputable energy
credentials and their competitive cost.
Installer Dennis Drain said: We have
completed around 16 installations with
Alphas products prior to the extensive
heating work at Beehive Place. From my
experience, they are reliable and efficient
products and I would be happy to use
them on future projects.
ALL-IN-ONE REVOLUTION IN UNDERFLOOR HEATING

Incorporating the very latest innovations in heating technology, Schlter-Systems are proving the perfect solution for those
looking for simple, reliable and easy to install underfloor heating systems.
Manufacturing the only complete, guaranteed underfloor heating system and floor assembly, Schlter-Systems offers the
complete package, with the option of both a water-based system, Schlter-BEKOTEC-THERM, and an electric system,
Schlter-DITRA-HEAT-E.
Schlter-BEKOTEC-THERM is adaptable to any room, including wetrooms. Its unique design requires a 30% thinner screed,
which helps distribute heat faster and with evenness. This in turn uses less energy, making this advanced system more
efficient than other traditional underfloor heating systems. Its warranty covers the whole floor assembly, therefore adding
additional safety and benefits.
Schlter-DITRA-HEAT-E is the perfect solution for refurbishment and renovation projects thanks to its ability to be used
over problematic substrates with its integrated uncoupling mat. Giving the user greater control over heated areas thanks to
the ability to create individual heated zones, this new electrical UFH system also boasts a low assembly
height (5.5mm) and reduces installation time by up to 70%.
For your nearest stockist Tel: 01530 813396 or email sales@schluter.co.uk
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On show at
Ecobuild 2014
talking sustainability
We take a brief look at some of the highlights of Ecobuild 2014...
This years Ecobuild exhibition and conference
takes place at Londons ExCeL from 4-6 March.
Due to overwhelming audience response,
a second conference arena has been introduced
for 2014. Both arenas will deliver a programme
of high level discussion, debate, new thinking
and challenging ideas from industry experts,
ministers, lecturers and academics, as well as
a sprinkling of celebrity speakers and hosts.
The three-day conference will focus on the key
issues for sustainability in design, construction
and the built environment.
The popular Biodiversity Pavillion will return to
the 2014 show, offering practical advice on how
to create a rich, biodiverse environment even in
the grittiest urban areas.

Produced by Plumb Center, Practical Installer
will offer a working showcase demonstrating
the installation and operation of renewable
and energy efficient products in a retro-fit
environment.
Hosted within the Energy section of Ecobuild
2014, visitors will be able to discover the hugely
popular feature, Solar City, in association with
SMA Solar. Formerly known as the Solar Hub,
Solar City will feature seminars and practical
demonstrations covering all aspects of the
solar PV market in the UK.
For more information and tickets visit
www.ecobuild.co.uk
Johnson & Starley

has incorporated proven
cutting-edge technology
into its new range of
WarmCair condensing
warm air heaters.
They have been
designed to offer
low running costs,
exceptional reliability,
unrivalled efficiency and
warmth as well as low carbon and NOx
emissions with the added benefit of low
operational noise levels. The heaters
are suitable for both new build and
for replacement heating upgrades.
They incorporate sophisticated controls
that enable the precise amount of
heat output to match the demand.
As a condensing appliance, WarmCair
uses less energy to produce the required
heat compared with a similar sized noncondensing heater. See Johnson & Starley
at Ecobuild 2014 on stand N1211.
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retail, commercial & industrial
cool energy costs

As rates and rents continue to rise and
the recession continues to bite, retailers
must be more cost-efficient and energy
conscious than ever before. Innovative
cold display, refrigeration storage and
freezer solutions can provide an effective
way to reduce monthly electricity bills,
says Nick May, refrigeration product
specialist at Daikin UK...
According to the Chilling Energy Costs report by the Carbon

Trust, independent retailers spend, on average, 9,750 to
22,500 per site annually on refrigeration energy.
However, the report also highlights there is an
opportunity to reduce this spend by 40% on average.
With around 50-70% of a supermarkets energy costs being
attributable to refrigeration, it is estimated that 30-50% of
retail display energy consumption could be cut by making
energy efficiency improvements. This equates to a 19,500
annual energy bill for a 2,000ft2 sales area convenience store,
or even up to 45,000 for a store open 24 hours a day.
The report highlights the efficiency improvements that
could achieve the greatest energy savings, which include
optimising settings on existing equipment,
retrofitting transparent doors on
display units, replacing condensing
units and installing heat recovery
solutions as part of system
upgrades.
50-70% of a
Inverter-controlled
refrigeration systems using
supermarkets energy
scroll compressors are a good
costs are attributed to

refrigeration
Nick May
Daikin UK
choice to replace standard condensing units. These invertercontrolled condensing units are particularly suitable for the
fluctuating loads and high energy efficiency requirements of
retail stores. They can deliver a range of temperatures for both
low temperature (-20C to -45C) and medium temperature
(10C to -20C) applications to power cold rooms, freezers,
chilled and frozen food cabinets.
Inverter control ensures that operation is maintained at the
lowest possible speed to meet cooling demand. Refrigeration
systems with inverter controls also have shorter start-up
times, as the required temperature is reached more quickly
and temperature fluctuations are avoided. This technology
also gives high levels of energy efficiency, even in partial load
conditions, resulting in reduced operating costs and
decreased CO2 emissions.
For all these reasons, an inverter controlled condensing unit
was chosen by Cold Service for a McColls convenience store
in Fareham. Mark White, design manager for Cold Service,
said: Energy efficiency was a high priority for our client and
this, coupled with the surrounding residential area where low
noise was an important factor, led us to specify the Daikin
ZEAS system. Its small footprint meant that it was the ideal
fit for the restricted outside space.
The model chosen was a medium temperature unit, able to
deliver temperatures from -20C to +10C. With a capacity of
25kW, the unit offers energy efficiency levels of up to 300%
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(COP of 3.0), yet it has a small footprint of just 930 x 765mm

and very low sound pressure levels of just 41dB(A)
at 10m, making it a suitable solution for this project.
We are monitoring both the noise and the energy efficiency
levels at the store so that we can evaluate exactly how good
the figures are. We were extremely happy with the
performance and ease of installation and are looking forward
to analysing data from the test results.
Further reductions can be
achieved if heat recovered
from the refrigeration process
is used to provide space
heating and hot water.
Daikins CVP refrigeration
system, for example, uses the
same VRV technology as the
ZEAS range and can halve
energy use. The system, which
also has a small footprint,
recovers up to 100% of the
heat extracted from
refrigeration cases and re-uses
it to heat the retail space via
ceiling cassettes or over-door
air curtains, at no additional cost, while also improving

comfort conditions in store.
A combined CVP and ZEAS system was installed by Eiskalt
(UK) on behalf of operator Hills of Corby Hill at a Spar store
and petrol filling station at Whitehaven in Cumbria. One CVP
condensing unit serves four large display cases and one
smaller display case, all with glass doors, at -6C evaporating
temperature. The outdoor unit is able to provide 20.72kW
of refrigeration, up to an ambient temperature of 35C and
provide up to 37.5kW of heat in winter or 13.51kW of cooling
in summer, via three ceiling cassettes.
The ZEAS condensing unit serves three more display cases,
also fitted with glass doors and with an evaporating
temperature of -6C, providing a total of 8.15kW refrigeration
capacity up to an ambient temperature of 35C.
For larger stores, a new range of Multi ZEAS units has just
been launched, which deliver the higher capacities required
for supermarkets, food storage and processing plants,
while reducing energy consumption when compared
with traditional refrigeration systems.
So, whatever size of refrigeration system is required, there
are now solutions for every scale of retail operation, which
could assist in achieving the potential cost-savings identified
by the Carbon Trust.
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& industrial
products
New range of premium platform lifts

Lyfthaus has a heritage dating back to 1964 designing and manufacturing
bespoke one-off platform lifts for special environments. After extensive
development, the much anticipated launch of the companys first full
standard range of mobility platform lifts has arrived in the shape of myLyft
by Lyfthaus. A series of highly adaptable BS6440/2011 compliant low
profile, single, double and triple scissor mechanism lifts with frameless
glass barriers and gates, have been beautifully detailed and expertly
crafted in the inspiring
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location of Steeple
Bumpstead, North Essex,
home to the Lyfthaus
Design Centre. Lift heights
from 800 to 3,000mm
are available, all have
impressive 500Kg
capacities which are
tested to +100% overload
ensuring class-leading
raised height stability.
Slippery situation resolved
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Frontrunner SB, the high performance

solid backed entrance mat recently
introduced by Plastic Extruders,
is being used to solve a slippery
problem at the entrance of a coffee
shop in Greece. The external entrance
area at the Barn coffee shop in Athens
was exposing customers to potential
slip hazards during wet conditions. With no existing matwell, there was
a need for a thin and slip resistant mat to be used to prevent slipping
accidents. Frontrunner SB with welded flexible PVC edging around it was
recommended as the most effective and affordable solution. Frontrunner
SBs open ribbed top surface has a R11 slip resistance rating under DIN
51130 and a profile height of only 6.5mm which makes it suitable for
applications with no existing matwell. Another benefit is that the scrapeand-clean matting also traps dirt from shoes which is contained by its solid
back ensuring it is not transferred inside the shop thus reducing cleaning
and maintenance costs.
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A Forticrete finish
Forticretes EcoPlus Gemini

roof tile has been specified
by Arch-E-Tech Design
to complement the local
vernacular of a new, multimillion pound, 80-bed
Premier Inn and Brewers
Fayre restaurant in Bedford.
Forticretes Rustic Gemini
roof tile provided the
solution for the new Premier Inn, while the Slate Grey Gemini was used for
the adjacent Brewers Fayre restaurant. In addition to incorporating the
award-winning Gemini roof tile, the two developments also include
Forticretes full dry fix system a cutting-edge solution designed to
provide a virtually maintenance-free detail at the ridge, hip and verge.
Arch-E-Tech Design also specified Forticretes Cast Stone products in Bath
colour, including a classic Portico creating a welcoming and awe-inspiring
finish at the main entrance of the Premier Inn.
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Keeping the hot water flowing
A popular Gloucester holiday destination is benefiting

from the arrival of Rinnai Infinity energy efficient condensing
continuous flow water heaters. Rinnai hot water appliances
first made their appearance at Croft Farm five years ago
when they were installed in the fully equipped fitness centre
and separate shower block. The leisure park has now
upgraded another shower and toilet block replacing an old,
dated and inefficient electric system with two Rinnai Infinity
HDC 1500 externally mounted water heaters. By using the
robust external units designed to stand up to all weather
conditions including frost, there is no need to dedicate internal space for them as they happily sit
on an external wall, which also means there is no fluing to worry about, thereby keeping installation
costs down.
GE LEDS for front of house energy savings
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Mitchells & Butlers has worked with GE Lighting to replace

halogen lights delivering a 91% CO2 emission and energy use
saving of the lighting systems across its estates. The relamping
programme was rolled out through 1,600 Mitchells & Butlers
stores and delivered maintenance cost savings of 69% and
operational cost savings of 88%, resulting in a three-month
project payback time. While energy reduction was key, it was
also crucial not to compromise the quality of light and customer experience. By installing GEs high
quality LED MR16 lamps, the look and feel of each brand was also maintained. GE Lighting
recommended replacing all of the existing 50W halogen lamps with its 7W MR16 LED lamps and 5W
LED EnergySmart GU10 lamps. The 7W MR16 range offers a high level of technical performance in the
form of a halogen shaped LED lamp. Simple to change as it can be used with the existing ballasts, it
offers outstanding performance and 12 times longer life (compared to a standard 50W halogen lamp).
Runaway success
The electronics specialist retailer, Maplin is
adding to its network of 205 stores across the
UK and Republic of Ireland. The new Rockfon
Artic ceiling range and RockLink Grid system
has been installed in five stores so far.
Architect and building surveyor, Squires and
Brown, specified the Artic range for the new
Maplin stores and architectural technician,
Paul Riley explained the reasons behind the
choice: Maplin stores can be located on the
high street or in large retail parks and sell a
large range of electronic products within
a clean, modern designed interior. The ceilings
within the stores must be durable, provide
good sound absorption and have an attractive
finish. We chose Artic ceiling tiles because
they provide the qualities we wanted and
are affordable.
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Delta Balustrades nTechnology makes for easy cleaning

Developed in Australia, the synthetic treatment is applied during the
manufacturing of the stainless steel components and cannot delaminate.
The finish is invisible but creates a product that is smoother to the touch
making it easier to clean, thereby reducing the time and cost of maintaining
balustrades.
Delta Balustrades has invested in a new facility at its Sandbach headquarters
to enable it to apply nTechnology to all stainless steel products during
fabrication, and staff have already been trained to ensure that the new
treatment can be integrated into the companys standard manufacturing
processes.
Delta Balustrades has invested in a new finishing process at its Cheshire

manufacturing facility which will enhance the long-term aesthetics of its
products and reduce maintenance at no additional cost.
Delta Balustrades nTechnology is a specially-formulated treatment that
will be factory applied as standard to all the companys stainless steel
handrails and glass balustrade components, which will significantly reduce
the time and money spent eradicating tea staining even in the harshest of
coastal environments.
At just two molecules thick, the nTechnology treatment reacts with the silica
in the stainless steel to create a covelant bond at a molecular level. This
chemical fusion permanently bonds the nTechnology to the polished
stainless steel by sharing electrons between the steel and the treatment,
sealing the surface of the stainless steel and protecting it from chlorides and
other contaminants that can cause unsightly discolouration.
Derek Eames, Delta Balustrades technical manager, explains: Tea staining is

a common problem in both coastal and urban environments as contaminants
and moisture in the air gather inside the microscopic abrasions in the polished
stainless steel. While this does not degrade the integrity of the stainless steel, it
does degrade the aesthetics. Conventional coatings are often used to address
this issue but they are prone to delaminate which also impacts on the
appearance of the balustrade and the only other alternative until now has been
to specify expensive high-alloy or finely polished stainless steel.
The introduction of nTechnology as standard across all our stainless steel

products means that specifiers can be confident of a product that continues
to look fantastic long after installation.
For more information about

Delta Balustrades
call: 01270 753 383
email: info@deltabalustrades.com
or go online at:
www.deltabalustrades.com
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kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms
changing for the better

Changing Places, and similar, bigger and better accessible toilets and hygiene rooms, are increasingly
being incorporated into the designs of any building to which numbers of the public have access
highlighting a variety of potential issues for all concerned in the build process. Kelvin Grimes,
project manager for Changing Places toilets and hygiene rooms at Clos-o-Mat discusses...
This growth in popularity is in part due to their now being

desirable, under changes in the new (2013) Building
Regulations Approved Document M. It is also due to
commercially minded building operators appreciating that
the people who use them a large proportion of the eight
million registered disabled people who also have significant
spending power (over 80bn a year), and are thus a sector
worth accommodating.
overall success. Its great if the facility can be designed

into the initial plans, but many are retro-fitted.
Research shows that even today, too many buildings are

difficult to access for adults with impairments 54% of shops,
34% of hospitals, 23% of bars and restaurants and 17% of
people surveyed cited bathroom facilities as the most
common barrier for accessing a building. (Papworth Trust
Disability in the UK Facts & Figures).
It may be an obvious point, but a Changing Places room is

still a toilet, and therefore needs all the associated ancillary
services water, electricity and drainage. The electrical
services require appropriate protection, in line with current
regulations, to power the hoist, height-adjustable equipment,
a shower and hand drier. The electricial, waste and water
A Changing Places toilet, and its counterpart hygiene

room, is for people who need the help of a carer to toilet.
Bigger than a conventional, wheelchair accessible toilet,
it has, as standard, an adult sized, height-adjustable changing
bench, hoist and privacy screen. Many exceed the basic
specification and incorporate a shower,
and/or an automatic shower (wash
and dry) toilet. Without any of this
equipment, campaigners say they
either have to curtail their trip,
or have to change those they
17% of people surveyed
care for on the toilet floor.
Getting the specification right
cited bathrooms as the
plays a huge part in the
most common barrier for

access to a building...
Papworth Trust
Disability in the UK
Because they include hitherto rarely-installed equipment

such as height-adjustable changing benches, hoists and
height-adjustable washbasins, Changing Places installations
are often perceived to be difficult to install, and important,
and often basic, issues are not even contemplated.
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services need to be recessed into the wall, not surfacemounted/run. Hand driers need to be positioned at a height
to suit someone in a wheelchair and, for the same optimum
inclusivity reason, be downward blowing.
Stud walls will not suffice. Walls need to be load-bearing,
as they have to carry not only the equipment, but the
additional weight of an adult using the equipment
an adult who could be bariatric. Brick and block is the most
appropriate construction. Alternatively, a mobile bench
overcomes the need to potentially strengthen the wall.
Ceilings need to be high enough at least 2.4m to allow
the ceiling track hoist to function properly, and suspend the
user safely above the floor. If height is an issue, specify a floor,
mobile hoist, but beware that non-fixed equipment can go
walkabout.
Preferably, washbasins should be height-adjustable with
concealed plumbing. The height adjustability enables its use
by mobile and wheelchair-bound alike. Concealed plumbing
is a must imagine the scenario where someone gets their
wheelchair tangled in the exposed plumbing at best, the
pipe may break, at worst, a litigation suit. Taps on basins
and showers need to be DDA compliant, ie thermostatically
controlled to prevent scalding, and able to be operated
with a closed fist.
Colour is vital. Most sanitaryware is white, and there is a

tendency to go for neutral background colours. But if you
have a sight impairment, you want big bold colours, to help
you navigate: purple walls are excellent, a strong blue is
widely acknowledged as a key colour for toilet seats and
similar equipment.
Once installed, the equipment should be commissioned,
and then serviced annually, with a LOLER inspection
scheduled twice a year. Service and maintenance contracts
provide an efficient solution, giving peace of mind and the
assurance that the toilet facility is properly operational
regardless of frequency of use.
All of this may sound obvious, but from practical experience,
it isnt. The key is to communicate with all parties involved
throughout the process, and use available expertise to ensure
the initial design is right, and then that it is all implemented
properly with due consideration to any modifications enroute.
Flooring should be non-slip, and matt. But there are fun

considerations in specification and construction too.
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Enhancing the healing environment

Combining HTM-compliance with ease of installation and
ongoing maintenance, Maxwoods Maxwall HTM self-contained
duct panelling system was the clear choice for new patient
washrooms at Leicesters Bradgate Mental Health Unit and
Bennion Centre, on the Glenfield Hospital site. Maxwood
manufactured around 180 Maxwall HTM ducting units and
complementary cubicles from its Marin range for the hospitals
new acute ward and two existing wards. Designed by Maxwood
specifically for the healthcare sector, Maxwall HTM complies
with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM68) for ducts and
sanitary panel assemblies in health buildings. The self-contained
system makes running of pipework and mounting
of sanitaryware quick, easy and secure.
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Inspiring design
An ambitious scheme by Knowsley Borough Council

to build world-class education facilities in the heart
of its local communities has resulted in seven new
learning centres that replaced eleven existing secondary
schools. Multikwik Sanitary Frames were the answer
for creating the modern, clean bathrooms to fit these
modern learning environments. One of the schools is the
900-place Christ the King School in Huyton. Winner of
the 2009 British Council for School Environments
(BCSE) Awards for Inspiring Design, it offers pupils and staff a modern, light and bright spatial
experience. The WC facilities are no exception to this design philosophy, thanks to Multikwik Sanitary
Systems concealed bathroom frames which were used to hang the sanitaryware on the wall. This gives
the bathrooms a sparkling, up-to-date feel and makes them quick, easy, and hassle-free to install.
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A complete solution
A mix and match package is enabling
operators of buildings to which the public
have access to optimise the inclusivity
of toilets and washrooms. Clos-o-Mat
has devised a solution that encompasses
options from a basic Building Regulations
Approved Document M toilet, through to
an all-encompassing hygiene room.
Under the package, Clos-o-Mat can
provide design advice and supply, install,
commission and maintain the fixtures and
fittings required to create a Document M
toilet through to a fully-equipped hygiene
room or Changing Places toilet. Clos-o-Mat
has a 50+ years-long proven track record
on the supply and installation of fully
accessible toilets.
Functional fireclay
Shaws has an extensive range of sinks plus
vast experience in providing heavy duty white
glazed commercial fireclay for use in schools,
hospitals, laboratories, public buildings,
institutions, restaurants, hotel kitchens and
nursing homes, to name but a few. Fireclay is a
traditional robust material which can be used
in many areas and is designed to withstand
heavy use. Products within the range include
heavyweight Butler sinks, eight sizes of
Belfast sinks, four differing sizes of laboratory
sinks, practical floor or wall-mounted cleaners
sinks with stainless steel bucket gratings,
sinks with shelf, plus many others. Shaws
commercial range of sinks is resistant to acids
and alkalis and is available in white glazes
only.
New large single bowl sink

Franke has added a new model, the BFG 611-970, to its popular Basis
Fragranite kitchen sink range to meet a growing market demand
for a large and capacious single bowl. The reversible
Basis BFG 611-970 single bowl model boasts a
spacious bowl dimension of 450 x 420mm with a
generous depth of 200mm. Overall dimensions are 970 x
500m with a cut-out size of 950 x 480mm and it fits a
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standard 600m cabinet. The sink can be fitted with a waste
disposal unit. The Basis sinks high-quality Fragranite construction has a tough SilkSheen finish which
is germ, scratch, impact, stain and heat resistant. It includes Sanitized anti-bacterial protection which
is proven to reduce bacteria and microbe growth by 99%. Basis comes in three colours of polar white,
coffee and onyx, and is supported by Frankes 50-year guarantee. The new Basis BFG 611-970 is
competitively priced with an RRP of 315 including VAT.
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Bushboard ups the design ante

Bushboards Nuance range of bathroom surfacing offers waterproof
wall panels, worktops and upstands in laminate and solid surfacing.
The range offers an alternative to tiles as there are no grout lines to
clean and the products combine high performance with easy installation.
With 25 designs available, 15 of which are brand new, Nuance can cater
for all bathroom interior styles. The new additions include eight True Scale
effects that authentically mirror the luxury of granite and marble, with the
benefits of easy care and maintenance, as well as fast installation.
True Scale designs are printed in high definition in large scale format
and have the visual benefit of little repeat panel to panel. Nuance wall
panels are not made with wood but from a patented polyurethane core
board that is totally water-impervious. It is an extrusion-free system
with the panels having slim pre-finished postformed edges giving
superior aesthetic and performance advantages.
www.robertpearson.co.uk
Tel: 01985-850954
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At Arrow Valves Limited we strive to continually
improve our products. Even when we know they are
serving the market superbly we don't stop. We
constantly look at ways we can improve Energy
Performance, User Friendliness, Performance,
Space Requirements and Overall Design.
Therefore we are very happy to introduce the
BTAB 5-8A and BTAF 5-8A to our range of compact
Booster Sets. These are in addition to the existing
range but are larger therefore supply a higher
flow rate due to the large
integral tank, whilst still
retaining the exceptionally
compact footprint.
The BTAF5-8 Pentaboost
and the BTAB5-8
Boost-A-Break have the
following benefits;
Backflow protection or
Booster Pump: The 5-8A
can be configured with a
Type AB air gap to protect
the water supply from
contaminated water, or a
Type AF air gap to boost the
domestic water supply.
Performance: The new
5-8A has the ability to
deliver water at 3.75 litres
per second, enough to
meet the demand of
large properties or processes.
Size Matters: The New BTAB/F 5-8A is built around
Arrow Valves compact design. The unit will fit through
a standard doorway and weighs in at 140 kg empty
and takes up minimal space when installed.
Proven Technology: Solenoid feed insures a quick
replenish of the 100 Litre break tank, solid state
electronics enables precise control over filling.
Power Saving: Variable speed pumps delivering
water at the most economic rate, resulting in reduced
running costs and increased life of the pumps.
Clever Stuff: In the event of power failure the unit will
gently refill the system to prevent a shock loading on
the pipework. The unit will swap duty between the
pumps to share the running hours. Once a week the
unit will delay the start of the pumps to insure that the
water in the vessel is depleted and a complete change
of water will occur.
Conclusion: A small compact unit, big on
performance with enhanced controls and the ability to
be retrofitted if required, or added as part of a new
design with reducing running costs and space saving
attributes that can be better utilised within any project.
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& washrooms
Award-winning venue
expands accessiblity
Accessibility to disabled visitors at Curve

in Leicester has been further improved
with the opening of a Changing Places
bigger and better accessible, assisted
toilet. Supplied and installed by Clos-oMat, the Changing Places toilet gives more
space than a conventional, wheelchair
accessible toilet, and includes additional
equipment such as a height adjustable
changing bench, a height adjustable
washbasin, and a hoist. As a result, anyone
who needs the help of a carer to toilet
can do so in an appropriate, hygienic
environment. The new facility complements Curves 15 other standard
disabled toilets throughout the building, and Curves other offerings to
accommodate disabled people, including touch tours, audio description,
infra red and induction loops, and free tickets for people needing the
assistance of a companion.
Fun and
functional
washrooms
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Maxwood has combined

fun and functionality in
child-friendly washrooms
for a new primary school
in West London.
Maxwood manufactured
and installed a complete
washroom package for Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Acton
consisting of toilet cubicles with colouful printed graphics, complementary
vanity (hand wash) units, and pre-plumbed duct panelling for ease of
installation. The bright and cheerful washrooms for the multi-million
pound education project include purpose-designed toilet cubicles from
Maxwoods Minimax Shape system for younger pupils. The cubicles
feature specially profiled pilasters (uprights) in the shapes of boys or girls,
which are coloured blue or orange respectively to help children identify
the appropriate washroom.
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The beauty and benefits

of shower cubicles
Cubicles offer a swift and hasslefree showering solution for any

shape or size of bathroom and ensuite. In most cases, you can have
a watertight enclosure (without
using silicone), complete with the
shower, controls and doors fitted
and ready to enjoy in less than two
hours. As with fitting any shower,
there are just three main
considerations: floor construction;
waterproofing, and drainage.
The quality and reliability of the
products used are essential.
The Kinedo range of shower cubicles includes Kinemagic, Horizon,
Moonlight, Kineprime, Epsilon, Consort, Sanidoor and Traymatic and
has been designed by the team at Saniflo to offer a comprehensive
range of complete showering solutions for all applications.
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The Maxxus Kit is a third

generation deck that takes the
wetroom dream to a new level,
answering all the deficiencies of
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roofing, cladding & insulation
insulation, the market

and the Green Deal
Leonie Onslow, executive director of the British Urethane Foam Contractors
Association discusses the potential benefits of sprayed and injected polyurethane foam
systems for building insulation and strengthening purposes...
Building insulation should now be top priority. With the

release of figures from the Office of National Statistics in
December 2013 highlighting an average spend of 68
per week on housing, fuel and electricity for the home,
the basic cost of living can be seen to have risen substantially.
The expenditure is now 3% higher on the previous survey
conducted in 2001-2 and has jumped ahead of an average
households transport expenditure.
Domestic and commercial buildings can easily be insulated
with cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and draught
proofing. This should have an immediate effect on comfort
within the building and, if the thermostat can be turned down
by a degree or so, financial savings will soon materialise.
When polyurethane foam is used for insulation purposes
this product has superior insulation values to many other
insulants which should result in significant savings.
With the Governments Green Deal scheme underway this
has removed the inability to purchase insulation, providing
a loan to householders with the repayments being made on
electricity bills. There should be a reduction on the electricity
bill due to the savings made from the installation and the
loan is taken from these savings. The Green
Deal loan is attached to the property
and its energy bills, rather than
the occupier.
The Green Deal will become
more straightforward for
Buildings can easily be
families who want to improve
their homes and benefit from
insulated...with an
lower bills. The Government
immediate effect
on comfort...and
financial savings...
Leonie Onslow
BUFCA
announced impending changes to the scheme on

2 December, 2013 which will take effect during 2014
to simplify the application process.
The use of sprayed and injected polyurethane foam can
be applied to roofs, walls and many other areas of the
building substrate. The material is a two-component,
chemically modified polyurethane foam which achieves
superior U-value and air-permeability results. Systems can be
applied to various depths and have K-values in the range of
0.025 to 0.028W/mK. The installation prevents cold bridging,
a common problem when installing other insulation
materials. Thermal bridging needs to be taken into
account when meeting Building Regulations.
For wall insulation, injected polyurethane foam can be used
in the cavity, offering a superior performing insulant which
also helps to bond the inner and outer leaves,

providing strength to the building. This is particularly useful
where wall ties are failing in existing houses. Polyurethane
foam is resistant to flooding and often preferable over other
materials which may have decreased insulation values once
they are wet. These systems are approved under BBA
certification for masonry cavity wall constructions in all
exposure zones.
In situations where housing is classed as hard-to-treat,
the installation of injected polyurethane foam may be the
solution. According to the Centre for Sustainable Energy,
as many as 5.8 million properties in the UK have cavity walls
that are classified as hard-to-treat. For example, properties
with narrow cavities, stone cavities, or of metal frame or
timber framed construction, can be insulated with injected
polyurethane.
Higher market prices for insulated homes and commercial
buildings can often be achieved as buying trends increasingly
favour the more energy efficient properties. This situation
was highlighted by the Department of Energy and Climate
Change in its research entitled An investigation of the effect of
EPC ratings on house prices, published in June 2013.
The research demonstrated that the sale price

achieved was higher where properties had
Energy Performance Certificates which were
one or two bands higher than similarly sized
dwellings. The average increase across England
was an increase of 14%.
Builders and developers who incorporate energy efficiency
within their unique selling proposition can add value to their
new build portfolio. Spray applied and injected polyurethane
foam can also be added to existing properties to bring these
properties up to todays standards.
The British Urethane Foam Contractors Association (BUFCA)
is the national trade association representing skilled installers
who are expert in the application of sprayed or injected
polyurethane foam. When choosing members, house builders
and developers can be sure of achieving the highest
standards of quality and service. A 25-year insurance backed
BUFCA warranty is in place for cavity wall insulation installations.
BUFCA installer members have to adhere to the associations
Code of Professional Practice which endeavours to maintain
high standards of quality and service to protect customers
and the industrys credibility.
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Efficient building solutions

More and more designers and specifiers are choosing metal-web
joists as pressure mounts to reduce costs while improving energy
efficiency and performance. According to Karl Foster, sales and
marketing director of Wolf Systems, the originator of the
successful easi-joist system, metal-webs are continuing to take
market share from timber I-joists and traditional sawn timber
despite tough trading conditions. Metal-webs continue to win
market share over the competition by simply being a better
product, said Karl. Once converted to metal-web, many
contractors and builders wont go back to using products that
dont have the advantages of metal-web, he added. Metal-web
joists are lightweight composite structural beams consisting of
timber flanges joined by a lattice of pressed steel connector plates.
Solution to improving profit
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Studies show that Protans prefabricated roof process

can cut welding by up to 70% on a typical 10,000m2
roof: equivalent to 60 hours less labour and its
associated cost. Yet the Protan prefabricated system
is cost-competitive with standard single ply roof
membrane, even before the latters welding costs are
factored in. Its a no-brainer: everyone in the building
supply chain wins, said Fraser Maitland, Protan
managing director. The specifier has the peace of mind that as the system is fabricated in a factory,
under strict controls, there is reduced risk of leakage, and our secret fix enhances aesthetics.
The contractor has an easier system to install, which costs him no more in materials but saves
him effort, and yields bigger profit. The buildings owner or occupier has less or no risk of leakage.
Protans prefabricated system protects value for all.
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A natural restoration
The restoration of the roofscape of Raasay
House a Scottish Category Grade A
listed building on the Isle of Raasay, just off
the Isle of Skye in Scotland has been
completed using natural slate supplied by
SIG Roofing Supplies. The property is
owned by the Raasay House Community
Company and they have worked alongside
the Scottish Governments economic and
community development agency to
implement the works. Approximately
917m2 of SIG Roofings SIGA 110 natural
slate was laid in diminishing courses to
restore the roof of this 17th Century
landmark. In accordance with Historic
Scotland, the restoration of the roofscape
had to mirror the original roof covering as
closely as possible. SIGA 110 slates were
specified as their North Wales origins best
replicate the original Scottish Ballachulish
slate that is no longer available, both in
texture and colour.
Caring Cembrit
Westerland A+ rated fibre cement slates
from Cembrit have provided a newly built care
home facility in Pembury with a sustainable
and attractive finish. Replacing an older
property that was demolished, the slates
needed to remain in keeping with the original
look of the facility. Beginning in Summer 2011,
the project saw a new building constructed
and the existing care home facility
demolished. Crendon Roofing Services, the
contractor on this project, specified Cembrits
Westerland slates. We decided to work with
Cembrit Westerland slates due to its attractive
natural looking finish and sustainability
factors, commented Peter Edwards, Crendon
Roofing Services. The slates enabled us to
create a natural look while meeting
environmental standards. We found the
slates to be quick and easy to install.
A cost-effective rainwater system

Kayflow, the rainwater system specialist, has launched a rainwater
range which emulates the appearance of traditional cast-iron
rainwater but at a far lower cost and without the associated
maintenance. As part of the rainwater, underground and soil range,
Kayflows cast iron effect gutter is available in half-round and ogee,
with a choice of downpipes in round and square. The system is long
lasting and lightweight which makes it easier to install and requires
little or no maintenance. Kayflow also offers kitemarked standard
rainwater systems which are available in round, square, deepflow and
ogee in white, black, brown, grey and caramel. Compatible with many
other systems, they come with a ten-year guarantee. Kayflow also
offers a high gloss finish, easy fit soil system which is again
compatible with the majority of competitor systems.
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Electronic manual launched

The Lead Sheet Association has recently launched an
electronic version of Rolled Lead Sheet The Complete
Manual. Renowned as the essential reference point for
specifiers and leadworkers, it can now be accessed via any
electronic device with an internet connection. With one-click
indexing, page or page range printing, zoom function and cloud
access, finding the information you need has never been as
quick and easy, and access, via the LSA website, will cost just
30.00. A new hard copy of the manual is also available,
with the price remaining unchanged at 39.95, but with
electronic access now included free of charge with the
purchase of a hard copy. At the same time, the manual
has been revamped, offering a clearer and fresher design.
Visit the LSA website to order.
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Expansion to online offering

Being able to instantly access information combined with the opportunity to participate in discussions is
becoming increasingly more important to us all. With this in mind, Kingspan Insulation has revamped its
online offering for its customers. A new series of resources has been launched to provide simple access to
the latest product and industry information through a variety of media including a blog, twitter feeds and
dedicated microsites. The website now hosts a regularly updated blog from both Kingspan experts and
industry authorities featuring commentary and clarification of issues such as BREEAM, new Building
Regulations, construction best practice and many more. Readers are offered the chance to have their say
on the content as well as the chance to share it with others on various social media channels. A dedicated
microsite covering the topic of Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs) has gone live, providing information on how
high levels of thermal efficiency can still be achieved with minimal thickness for applications where a lack
of construction depth or space is an issue.
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Lead times increasing

The UK building industry is experiencing
serious supply problems particularly in
the housing sector involving bricks,
blocks and roof tiles, with many popular
products and brands now being quoted
from 8-20 weeks delivery, which is
creating major problems for many
house builders. UK manufacturing has
been taken by surprise with the rapid
uptake of the Governments help to buy
initiative forcing many developers to
seek alternative products elsewhere
in Europe. French clay roof tile
manufacturer, IMERYS, has seen
unprecedented demand for its vast
range of interlocking and traditional
plain tiles. The company has ex-stock
availability, currently supplying several
of the major house builders where all
the big European owned producers
manufacturing in the UK have been
unable to meet demand for both clay
and concrete tiles. The IMERYS
availability is due to extensive
investments with 13 production
factories producing a total of 1.3
million tonnes of quality clay roof tiles,
enough to roof 180,000 houses
annually. This strong position is
supported by the companys national
network of UK stockists and distributors
providing alternative options often in
very similar profiles, size and colours
to its competitors.
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Roofglaze lights up Debenhams
Roofglaze has installed a stunning 12m span

self-supporting faceted barrel vault skylight at Debenhams
flagship store in Londons Oxford Street. The 22m long skylight
was constructed using Schuecos FW60+ system with a 6mm
Sunguard 62/34 high performance heat soaked toughened
outer pane and an 8.8mm clear laminated inner. The installation
team worked day and night shifts to ensure the project was
completed ahead of schedule and allowing internal works to be
carried out following handover. Roofglaze has a growing profile
in the retail sector, with other recently completed projects
including the prestigious new Prada and Burberry stores at the
Bicester Village Retail Outlet, Londons Westfield Shopping Centre and many other high profile stores
for well-known brands.
And the winner is...
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The inaugural Faade International Award for Faade Engineering

Excellence has been won by Aedas Architects for its faade engineering
work on Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi. RIBA president, Stephen Hodder
MBE, presented the award to Aedas UK managing director Mike
Walters. The judges, representing the Society of Faade Engineering
which organised the competition to celebrate its 10th Anniversary, liked
the overall ingenuity, uniqueness and engineering complexity of the
faade design of the Al Bahr Towers, adding that there wasnt another
project on the planet that appeared to embrace the principals of active
shading in such a comprehensive and elegant way. Aedas, working with
Arup Faade and Yuanda, created a mashrabiya faade for the project
featuring more than 1,000 moving elements that expand and contract
according to the suns position to reduce solar gain by more than 50%.
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Help for DIY SOS

Knauf Insulation has recently donated
210m2 of its Earthwool loft roll insulation in
100 and 150mm thicknesses, with help from
interior building products distributor CCF,
to the BBCs hit TV programme DIY SOS,
to provide new fit for purpose premises
for registered charity Little Miracles.
Little Miracles is a parent led support group
and charity for families that have children
with additional needs, disabilities and life
limiting conditions in Peterborough.
Knauf Insulation was happy to donate its
Earthwool Loft Roll to help improve the
thermal and acoustic performance of the
building. This lightweight economic insulation
has a thermal conductivity of 0.044W/mK
and has a classified fire rating of Euroclass A1
to BS RN ISO 13501-1.
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drainage, plumbing & water saving solutions
SuDs are finally coming...

Alex Stephenson, director of Hydro Internationals UK Stormwater Division and chair of the
British Water Sustainable Water Management (SuWM) Focus Group, outlines the
implications for new legislation in England and Wales...
They have been a long time coming and for those of us

who have campaigned passionately for wider uptake of
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), April 2014 will mark a
momentous milestone in the battle not only to reduce surface
water flooding, but also to improve water quality in our
environment.
Long-awaited new legislation will enable new local
authority SuDS Approving Bodies (SABS) in England and
Wales to officially start work approving and adopting SuDS
proposed for new developments of more than property.
The regulations will end a developers automatic right to
connect to a public sewer.
The SAB responsibility is an important new role for the Lead
Local Flood Authorities established in the wake of the Pitt
Review, which set out to improve the countrys resilience to
surface water flooding in the wake of 2007s devastating
floods.
SuDS first principles
The principles of SuDS are first and foremost to mimic natural
drainage and deal with rainwater as close as possible to
where it falls. SuDS avoid costly and unsustainable
transportation of surface water run-off in an
overloaded combined sewer system.
SuDS are often designed to achieve
the three principles of the so-called
SuDS triangle of water quantity,
water quality and amenity/
biodiversity. SuDS will often
April 2014 will mark
include a number of different
features where this is practical
a momentous milestone
which could be combined in a
in the battle...
Alex Stephenson
Hydro International
so-called management train to meet water quantity

and quality stipulations for the site.
A SuDS design may include natural SuDS features such as
ponds, wetlands or swales and/or proprietary manufactured
systems such as vortex flow controls or hydrodynamic
separators. The construction and highways industries are
gaining a greater understanding of how to apply and
combine the best techniques from the SuDS toolbox
successfully.
While the techniques for volume control to meet discharge
consents are well known, some engineers and contractors
may require guidance to understand the options and best
practice approaches for treatment.
In England and Wales detailed new guidelines are being
developed as part of the legislative framework to provide
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designers and developers with good guidance. An update
to the widely-recognised SuDS Manual published by the
Construction Industry Research Information Association
is also expected in the near future.
Surface water treatment
The new legislation in England and Wales will, for the first
time, introduce mandatory requirements for surface water
treatment to remove silts, sediments and pollutants from
surface water run-off. However, Scotland is widely considered
to be ahead with SuDS as a result of legislation first
established more than ten years ago, especially for surface
water quality.
As a recent survey conducted by the SuDS knowledgesharing website Engineering Natures Way shows, experience
in Scotland points the way for England and Wales and holds
some important lessons particularly in relation to the
adoption and ongoing maintenance of SuDS features.
A full report of the survey can be downloaded from the
Engineering Natures Way website.
Key considerations for SuDs success
Key considerations that influence the optimum choice of
SuDS features depend on factors such as the site and ground
conditions, available land, construction costs and future
maintenance and adoption.
Accurately judging both initial capital and through-life costs
will continue to present challenges for both designers and
developers of SuDS. It will be important to define the
maintenance requirements for vegetated features such as
ponds or wetlands alongside manufactured elements of a
drainage scheme such as a vortex separator.
For manufactured devices, providing a proven, predictable
maintenance schedule and costs is straightforward. But how

will the full costs and maintenance schedule of a pond be
accurately defined? I believe adopting authorities could take
a few years to truly get to grips with the full operational,
maintenance and cost implications of SuDS under their
jurisdiction.
Tip of the iceberg
The need to retrofit SuDS in our urban environments to
protect already-overloaded sewer networks and improve
water quality is not yet covered by legislation. So, while
celebrating the achievement of SuDS legislation for England
and Wales, it should be remembered that this is just the tip
of the iceberg in seeing SuDS on every urban street corner.
There is still a long way to go...
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New Boiler Replacement Packs

Enhancing its Boiler Replacement Pack offering in time for the
winter season, Graham Plumbers Merchant is now able to offer
a broader range from boiler manufacturers including Worcester,
Vaillant, Vokera, Glow-worm, Ideal and Baxi. Grahams Boiler
Replacement Packs provide a one-stop solution for installers.
The packs contain everything needed to fit a replacement boiler,
including a horizontal flue, chemical water treatments, a Fernox TF1
Compact filter and, of course, the boiler itself. In addition, the packs
mean installers have everything needed to ensure their work
complies with Part L of the Building Regulations. As part of the new
enhanced offering, upgrades can now be made to the basic Boiler
Replacement Pack allowing for further flexibility when it comes to
product selection.
Building collects
rain with Geberit
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Sustainable Geberit HDPE

pipework has been used
to construct a 35,000L
rainwater harvesting system
for the BREEAM rated
Outstanding Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI). Part of Exeter University, ESI leads cutting
edge research into interdisciplinary solutions dealing with the problems of environmental change.
At 35,000L, the rainwater harvesting system is twice the normal BREEAM-compliant size and,
combined with low water use sanitary ware and automatic shut-off valves, stores rainwater for
the building's toilets. Geberit HDPE pipework is suitable for schemes where sustainability is a
consideration. The pipe is made from High Density Polythene, a simple compound of carbon
and hydrogen atoms which is harmless to the environment and completely recyclable.
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LABC registration for Kooltherm

Kingspan Tarec is pleased to announce that
its Next Generation Kooltherm Pipe Insulation
has become the only pipework insulation to
hold LABC Registered Detail status. To obtain
the status, Kingspan Tarec submitted
technical details and third party accreditation
for Kooltherm Pipe Insulation to the LABC.
The application was rigorously assessed,
considering all aspects of the physical and
thermal properties, to confirm that the
product complies with the Building
Regulations in its particular end use
application. Kooltherm Pipe Insulation
features a premium performance insulated
core which achieves thermal conductivities
as low as 0.025 W/mK, allowing it to deliver
the required performance with the least
possible thickness.
Simple en-suite solution

The Saniplus from Saniflo is a one-stop-shop solution
to creating the perfect en-suite, including an inclusively
designed en-suite. This quiet macerator pump is a simple,
quick solution that takes the waste from a WC, a washbasin
and a power shower and a bidet if required and then
pumps it through 22mm small-bore pipework, vertically up
to 5m or horizontally up to 100m or a lesser combination
of both. Waste from the WC is dealt with automatically when
the WC is flushed. Wastewater is drained by gravity from the
shower, bidet or basin to the Saniplus through inlets on
either side of the unit. You can literally place the WC and the
Saniplus anywhere in the room, giving you great scope for
flexibility of product selection and bathroom design.
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Sensor flush
Robert Pearson & Company has supplied
Dallas Burston Polo Club with water saving
No-Touch sensor operated WC Flushvalves.
Water savings are achieved by way of the
electronic flushvalve which has an
adjustable open period so you can
optimise the amount of water used per
flush. It also means that you do not need
to flush all the water from the cistern,
meaning that the cistern water re-fill time
is quicker.
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New wall bracket offers peace of mind

Following the launch of its e.sybox low water pressure boosting system,
DAB Pumps says it has gone one step closer to creating complete peace
of mind by introducing a three-year guarantee and a wall mounted bracket
system, making installation even easier. The e.sybox helps installers save time
and money by bringing a plumb and play dimension to installation. It can be
fitted vertically or horizontally on anti-vibration mountings bringing choice
and flexibility to where and how it can be plumbed in. Now there is a third
option a wall mounted bracket system called e.sywall that allows the pump
to be installed directly onto the wall in locations where floor space is
minimal. This accessory also means that the additional pump outlet,
only normally usable when the pump is installed horizontally,
is made available for the installer to use adding to its versatility.
The pump can be plugged directly into the mains electricity supply,
saving on re-wiring and potential certification costs.
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creating a secure interior/

exterior living experience
With the growing trend for an interior/exterior open plan living experience, security is a high priority.
Due to the vast glazed openings and multiple points to secure, it is crucial that the hardware used
will provide residential properties with protection from forced entry. Fergus Pickard, product
development director at P C Henderson explains how to create the desired look with sliding
and folding door hardware while maintaining the highest levels of security...
Security
Exterior folding doors can help create the vision but,
due to the opening size, there is a need to ensure that the
gear system provided has the high performance of a secure
solution.
There are different performance and test standards for
burglar resistance for folding door systems: the European
wide EN 1627, and the UK specific PAS 24.
Both documents look to confirm that systems that have
passed the prescribed tests offer an enhanced security
performance. Both standards demand similar testing for

the system to withstand mechanical loads, dynamic impact
and human attack.
It is extremely important that exterior folding door
components that claim to have enhanced security benefits
have been subjected to rigorous testing such as PAS 24 and
EN 1627 preferably both as they ensure security of the
highest standard.
Secured by Design (SBD) is the official UK Police flagship
initiative supporting the principles of designing out crime.
Owned by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO),
SBD focuses on crime prevention in homes and commercial
premises and promotes the use of security standards for a
wide range of applications and products. Products with
Secured by Design certification show they have been
rigorously tested to withstand forced entry.
The accreditation and standards available acknowledge
quality security products and mean that certified systems
meet the requirements to be classified as burglar resistant.
However, the extremes of the British weather also have to
be taken into account as
this is a big factor in wear
and tear on mechanisms,
potentially leaving
them vulnerable to
attack. A product must
have corrosion resistant
It is extremely important
qualities so that durability over
time is maintained.
that exterior folding door
Continued on page 46...
components are tested to

PAS 24 and EN 1627
Fergus Pickard
PC Henderson
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Whether for a new build or refurbishment, it is important to
look for the right combination of high performance product
coupled with the style that can help create the desired finish.
Refurbishments
With house prices rising and a shortage of homes for sale,
many homeowners today are looking to improve their homes
rather than move. Recent research from The Bank of England
indicates that homeowners are paying off mortgages early or
adding value to the home with conversions and extensions.
Weve seen that homeowners are aspiring to create an
indoor/outdoor living experience to enhance their home
environment. With a rise in the cost of living and homeowners
still gaining confidence as we move out of a volatile housing
market, it is no surprise that many are looking to improve not
move. This recent demand for home improvement has meant
weve extended one of our most popular ranges to include a
new weight category, hinge designs and a new black finish to
answer aesthetic demand.
While sliding and folding door gear systems can help create
desired space without the costs associated with an extension
to the home, it is key to source the option most suited to
create the ideal open plan living space without compromising
security standards.
Stylish new builds

Striking effects can be achieved with exterior sliding and
folding doors. Penton Architects specified sliding door
hardware systems for the central dining space and garage
of the architects own rural new build.
The large sliding doors to the central dining space utilise
a lift and slide base system which was specified for its
performance and ability to be housed into a bespoke glazed
timber screen and cill system. The dining room doors open up
the side of the house and are used daily during the summer
months for ventilation and access to external terracing to
create an indoor/outdoor experience.
The external system was suitable for the project as it
is designed to accommodate large door leaves of up to
3 x 3m. The hardware system also provides superior weather
resistance due to its bottom pad and anti-derail plate which
provides a secure seal between the central meeting point
stiles and the threshold.
Functionality and design
Security, function and the design of the building all need to
be taken into account when specifying sliding door systems.
The need is to balance high performing functionality of a
secure solution with a look and feel desired by the client.
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steel reinforced hardwood

entrance, internal feature and garage doors
e: info@urbanfront.co.uk
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New Fast Track Interior Products brochure

SAS International has launched its new Fast Track Interior
Products brochure. The company has developed a commodity
product portfolio which is available direct from its SAS depots
across the UK. Products such as ceiling tiles and grids, drywall
and dry lining components, aluminium partitioning systems
and integrated door and doorsets are all manufactured in
the UK and stocked for collection or delivery. Drawing on
its expertise in manufacturing high quality products,
SAS Internationals product portfolio can save time and
improve accuracy on installation, while offering contractors
best value for money. The new Fast Track Interior Products
brochure demonstrates the variety of interior products that
SAS manufactures.
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Winter catalogue now available

IronmongeryDirect has launched its latest winter catalogue.
Designed to help tradesmen choose the best product for any job,
the new issue showcases all the latest products available in the
range. The 900-page catalogue contains over 14,500 products,
ranging from door furniture and accessories, locks, latches and
security to screws and fixings, and includes top brands such as
Briton, Yale and Union. The handy guide includes key compliance
information, plus further details such as technical drawings,
which can be downloaded in full from the website. Its also packed
with high quality, colour images to support tradesmen in choosing
the right product for the job. IronmongeryDirect has also locked
down prices on thousands of its products to ensure customers
continue get the best deal and save money.
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GEZE UK goes green

GEZE UK is demonstrating its green
credentials by achieving ISO 14001.
ISO 14001 is the world's most recognised
environmental management standard.
To achieve it, organisations need to measure
their impact on the environment and set goals
to improve their performance. Among the
demanding targets GEZE UK set itself were
to reduce the average emissions of company
cars and to reduce paper usage year-on-year.
GEZE UK has introduced a fleet of new,
more environmentally friendly cars for its
sales team and, to date, the company car
emissions have reduced to 139.4. The target
is to reduce this by a further 5% by June 2014.
The introduction of PDAs for service engineers
has also significantly reduced paper
consumption.
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Eurocell is making it even easier for contractors and installers

to engage and inspire their customers with the launch of a
new tablet app. HomeFrame is the first visualisation app in the
industry to cover multiple product categories and be designed
for Apple and Android tablets. The app is simple and easy to
use, allowing installers and sales negotiators to superimpose
different Eurocell products, styles and colours onto an image
of the customer's home (taken with the tablet, or uploaded
from the camera roll) or using pre-loaded templates of
example house styles. Not only can users re-size individual products in-situ, but images can be skewed to
give a realistic perspective on photos. The roll-call of products featured on the app includes: casement
windows, vertical sliders, composite doors, bi-fold doors, French doors, conservatories, Equinox tiled roof
conservatories and roofline, all with multiple colour options.
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Urban entrances
Urban Front craft steel reinforced
hardwood entrance, internal feature and
garage doors are constructed using six
hardwood timbers European Oak, Iroko,
American Black Walnut, Western Red
Cedar, Fumed Oak, Wenge and can be
finished in a painted RAL finish. The doors
are completed using stainless steel
hardware and matching solid hardwood
frames. Recently launched is the E98
Passiv door with Passive House
certification.
Flexible folding partitions

Brio has now introduced its tried and tested Multifold 30
product for folding interior partitions to the UK market.
Brio Multifold 30 is an exceptionally cost-effective solution for
domestic and light commercial folding partitions allowing for
panels to be either end folding or centre folding and can fold
to one or both sides. Additionally, the pivot hardware enables
an end folding internal partition to be designed using standard
width panels with no need to reduce the width of the panel
adjacent to the jamb. The hardware will accommodate a
maximum panel height of 2,400 x 650 x 19mm and bear a
maximum weight of 30kg. The product is retail packaged
for architectural ironmongers, distributors and builders
merchants and displays clear instructions for application
and installation.

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Opulent opening solutions

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has designed, manufactured
and installed its high performance steel security doors for one
of the worlds most exclusive hotel brands at one of the
highest addresses in Europe. Powershield fire doors have been
installed at the top class hotel which resides in one of
Londons most desirable postcodes. The doorsets were
supplied for installation to back-of-house spaces within the
hotel, helping to protect critical service delivery areas, and the
personnel and property therein. Successfully fire tested by
Warrington fire and covered by Certifire approval, the doors
can protect against the spread of flame and smoke for up to
240 minutes, in accordance with BS 476 Part 22 and EN 16341: 2000.
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Confirming steel window fire safety

Always seeking to ensure that steel windows are up-to-date
when it comes to meeting relevant safety and other regulatory
requirements, the Steel Window Association (SWA) has had the fire
performance of the systems re-validated under current European law.
As a result, a new, five-year approval has been confirmed for the F
Range, W20 and W40 steel profiles by the independent Exova
Warringtonfire centre, and passed several vigorous and exacting fire
integrity tests to maintain the coveted BS fire ratings. The review of
the assessment report referenced WFRC No. C118420 concluded that
the data used in the original appraisal has been re-examined and
found to be satisfactory. Additionally, the re-appraisal of the original
testing ensures that the testing methodology meets the revised
requirements of Resolution 82: 2001.
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Fabricating Heritage in Scotland

Quality Trade Windows in East Kilbride has become the newest
fabricator of REHAU Heritage frames in Scotland and has
invested in specialist machinery to enable it to manufacture
with REHAUs new run through sash horns. The company
previously bought in its vertical sliders but has taken the
decision to start fabricating them because of the potential
which exists in the Scottish market. Quality Trade Windows
is fabricating REHAU Heritage vertical sliders in white, cream,
golden oak and rosewood foils as standard with other REHAU
foils available to order. It has already demonstrated its
expertise in traditional properties with an installation in
a large detached sandstone house in Glasgow.
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Durability is now the norm

duranorm, the range of lever handles
from hardware specialist HOPPE UK,
has been enhanced with new products
and a new finish designed to make the
handles even more durable than ever.
The duranorm range, which offers
specifiers consistently good value without
compromising on quality, now features
stylish profile levers on a choice of rose or
backplates, plus fittings in a hardwearing
KTL finish. The duranorm range has been
designed by HOPPEs in-house R&D team
to offer value-for-money style with a
choice of designs and finishes. Suitable
for residential applications, the duranorm
fittings are supplied complete with fixings
and a solid spindle. Included on a
successful fire test to BS EN1634, the
duranorm handles have been assessed for
use on FD30 and FD60 fire doors and all
are supported by a five-year mechanical
and operational guarantee. Each product
in the series is available in polished brass
effect, polished chrome effect or anodised
silver finishes. The duranorm range of
door fittings is available with an electro
chemical KTL finish.
TOWERING SUCCESS
Architect Broadway Malyan selected concealed TECTUS hinges from SIMONSWERK for its
The Tower prestigious new 180m tall, 50 storey project in Londons Vauxhall. Now the tallest
residential property in the UK, containing 223 deluxe apartments, the luxurious interiors feature
extensive use of highly polished wood paneling set with heavy American Walnut doors. To achieve
an uninterrupted flush finish timber face, SIMONSWERK TECTUS completely hidden hinges were
specified for these internal doors and additionally for the front door from the lift lobby into the
apartments and some interior cupboard doors.
Architectural Ironmonger Interior Hardware commentsThese are extremely high specification
apartments and the designers were very clear that the fittings and finishes should be of the highest
order. The large American Walnut doors required a heavy duty concealed hinge so TECTUS was the
obvious choice. They liked the product and the technical back-up provided by SIMONSWERK and
expanded the specification to include the majority of the en-suite bathrooms and dressing room doors.
The doors were supplied pre-mortised and the hinges fitted on site by joinery contractor Houston
Cox. The entrance doors use TECTUS 528-3D 1 hour fire hinges in polished stainless steel while the
internal doors have TECTUS 540-A8 units in bronze metallic antique finish and stainless steel effect.
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Going to the chapel

Scotts of Thrapston has helped shed some light on
a 19th century chapel in Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.
The chapel building has been renovated and is now home
to the Atmosphere Air Conditioning & Ventilation
company which was looking for an exact replica of the
original window and is extremely pleased with the result.
Scotts met the client brief by designing and
manufacturing the match in Accoya and Medite Tricoya,
to avoid any timber movement. The new window was
double-glazed with decorative applied lead by the expert
team at Scotts. Some of the double glazed units also had
a colour film applied for a distinctive and striking finish
when viewed from the interior of the chapel.
Cornering the schools market

Catnic lintels for Cyden Homes
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Cyden Homes award-winning development of

74 new homes at Springfield Meadows in Scartho,
Grimsby has used Catnics open back lintels to
achieve the required structural performance.
Catnic was selected as the lintel supplier for this
project because it is a brand Cyden Homes knows
and trusts, offering technical support to the
housebuilder on the accurate specification and
installation of its lintels. With building designs based on traditional principles, homes are finished with
a blend of red brick and rendered faades, with porticoes over front doors and bay windows to some
upper levels. Catnic lintels are suitable for the creation of such architectural details, enabling the
construction of windows, doors, bays and arches that maintain the structural integrity of buildings,
while at the same time supporting the varying design requirements of each individual project.
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Brio single run

offers zero clearance
Brio has developed a wide range of fixings
for exterior and interior sliding timber
doors with its Single Run portfolio. Now the
company has added an option to the range
to make floor-to-ceiling sliding doors more
streamlined. Brio now offers its Single Run
100 top hung system with a Zero Clearance
option. Single Run 100 Zero Clearance
hardware allows minimal gaps between
the door panel and hardware, offering a
pleasing aesthetic finish on floor-to-ceiling
installations. With no hanger plates or
screws protruding above the top edge
of the door, Single Run 100 has been
designed to achieve clearances of 3mm
between the track and the top of the door.
Schueco Jansen on show
Intastop has teamed up with a local school to

demonstrate the flexibility and versatility of its
products. The company, based in Doncaster,
has provided a local primary school with softer
touch Protective Corner Guards especially
designed to protect both pupils and the fabric
of the building from damage by covering
external corners. The product has been
designed to offer durable protection to
exposed corners to minimise damage and
bacteria build up which can necessitate
expensive and frequent repairs and ineffective
cleaning. It also delivers a softer finish should
small or vulnerable people come into contact
with them.
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Schueco Jansen is exhibiting at Architect@Work,

a specialist contact days architectural event that
takes place in London at the Earls Court
Exhibition Centre on January 29-30 2014. Visitors
to the Schueco Jansen stand will see systems
that reflect the events emphasis on innovation,
in particular the Janisol Arte Renovation Window.
This highly insulated window system, which won
a Gold Medal for Innovation at Batimat 2011,
combines a narrow face-width of just 25 or 40mm
with U-values as low as 1.6 W/m2K. Similar in appearance to the slender Bauhaus-type glazing
encountered in many older commercial and residential buildings, Janisol Arte has been approved by
many local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in listed properties.
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Victorian arcade transformation

A historic arcade in Leicester which is one of the only examples of its
kind in the UK has reopened following a 3m refit involving multiple
glazing installations by GLASSOLUTIONS. The Grade II listed Silver
Arcade, which features 20 units, was built in 1891 and is believed to be
one of only two, four-storey arcades in the UK. Despite being an iconic
Leicester building, it has been closed for more than ten years and,
consequently, fell into disrepair before a redevelopment project
started in 2009. GLASSOLUTIONS Contracting and Commercial
Glazing teams collaborated to deliver a huge array of glazing for the
award-winning project, including a full-length patent glazed rooflight,
fire-rated doors, screens and shop fronts. The brief also included fullheight structurally bolted entrance screens, automatic glazed
doorsets, balustrades and glazed folding sliding doors featuring
within shop fronts.
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Recent weather warnings predicting the worst weather in

sixty years, have contributed to a 74% increase in grit bin
sales for Leafield Environmental during November 2013
compared to 2012. Phillip Maddox, managing director for
Leafield Environmental said: September to January is the
busiest time of the year for grit bin orders, but we had
more sales in November, than the whole of October and
September. Our customers are taking the Met Office
predictions seriously and getting ready for the worst.
Leafield has been supplying councils, schools and private
companies with grit bins for over 20 years and pride
themselves for their heavy duty quality for any weather
conditions.
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After several months delay, it came as no surprise

that the announcement of the next changes to the
Approved Documents to Part L for England was
extremely cautious. In order to stimulate and
maintain the slow recovery of the construction
industry, the Government has recognised areas
that would struggle to achieve greater carbon
savings under current circumstances, but at the same time EPIC believes that it now has
considerable ground to make up in order to achieve the dearly held targets of net zero carbon
construction by 2019 for non-domestic buildings. An aggregate improvement of 9% over 2010
standards will be required by ADL2A 2013, ranging from around 3% for industrial/warehousing
to 13% for commercial/offices. This is expected to be achieved largely through better air tightness,
lighting controls and services, leaving the building fabric virtually unchanged.
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Roofing campaign launched

The National Federation of Roofing
Contractors (NFRC), has rolled out
a roofing campaign exclusively for the
architectural and specification sectors.
Entitled Think roofs think NFRC,
it aims to raise awareness of NFRC and
to promote its knowledge and expertise
to the architectural community. Via an
intensive PR drive, the campaign will aim
to update architects and specifiers on all
the latest developments within the roofing
industry. Through NFRCs strict code
of practice and standards, vetting
procedures, training and wide-ranging
technical support, architects will be able to
upgrade their knowledge of roofing, as well
as seeking one-off help and guidance on
specific disciplines.
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EPIC warns of ADL2014 shortfall
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New appointment
assures future growth
Intastop has strengthened its market position
by the re-structure of the management team
and the appointment of Steve Woodhead as
sales director. Steve, 42, boasts over 20 years
in management roles within the healthcare
construction industry. He joins the Doncasterbased company as it grows from strength to
strength having already achieved its five-year
business plan in just three years. Its a really
exciting time for Intastop, it has an enviable
reputation within the healthcare sector and
my role is now to continue to build on this via
a refined internal and external sales strategy
while pushing the business forward into new
markets, said Steve.
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Isuzu UK has teamed up with Jewson

the builders merchant to launch a fun competition
called Trucky Dip, where one lucky winner has the
chance to pick-up the perfect tool for the building
trade: an Isuzu D-Max Yukon double-cab, worth
over 24,000. A chance of claiming the awardwinning Isuzu pick-up couldnt be easier; entrants
only have to visit http://truckydip. jewson.co.uk
and enter their details. Also, everyone wins an
instant prize, including equipment from Bosch,
Makita, Werner and more than 250,000 worth of
vouchers. The Isuzu D-Max was launched in 2012 and has been enjoying record sales for the brand
in the UK in 2013.
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New civils service

Jewson has expanded its offering to include a dedicated civils service
for the construction industry. The UKs leading supplier
of sustainable timber and building materials now has 43 specialist
branches supplying civils contractors, ground workers and utility
companies nationwide. All Jewson branches currently offer a basic
civils and drainage product range. However, new specialist branches
stock a further enhanced range of civils products and materials from
leading trade suppliers including Wavin, Polypipe, FP McCann, ACO
and many others. Furthermore, Jewson has invested significantly in
dedicated staff. Every Jewson civils branch benefits from an in-house
specialist as well as a team of experienced civils development
managers, based regionally. The teams, further supported by three
dedicated civils sales offices, work together to support customers
with the necessary expertise and guidance.
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New commercial head

Chris Gimson is taking over as commercial director for
STYROFOAM-A and XENERGY insulation manufacturer,
Dow Building Solutions, in February 2014. He succeeds
Jayne Law, who has been in the position since 2004.
Chris joined Dow as part of the acquisition of Flexible
Products in February 2000, for which he was European
managing director. During his Dow career, Chris has been
a senior account manager for the cushion packaging business,
managed the STYROFOAM business in Ireland and directed
the core composite STYROFOAM business. Alongside his
new role, Chris will once again assume responsibility for
the extruded polystyrene business in Ireland, and oversee
the spray polyurethane business in the UK.
Supporting Movember
Thetford-based fragment retention lamp
manufacturer, GlassGuard showed its support for
Movember by sponsoring a local group of runners.
Seven local runners, the Thetford parkrunners,
cultivated their facial hair for the month of November
as part of the national Movember challenge run by the
Movember Foundation. The culmination of their effort
was displayed at the final Thetford parkrun for
November. Parkrun is a non-commercial organisation
which organises weekly, 5km timed runs at 235
locations across eight countries. Their aim is to drive
involvement and improve the health of participants. So far, the Thetford parkrunners
have raised over 700 for Movember.
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Naylor wins export award

Naylor Drainage has received the
accolade Exporter of the Year in The
Insider Magazine Made in Yorkshire
Awards. Difficult domestic market
conditions over recent years led Naylor
to invest heavily in its international sales
function. Company exports were
particularly boosted by the development
of two specialist ceramic pipe systems
Hathernware Chemical pipes, which can
be used in very corrosive environments
and Denlok jacking pipes, which can be
installed without digging a trench. Naylor's
success in the regional awards means that
the Naylor Export function goes forward
to a National Awards part of the
International Festival for Business.
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A hat-trick of awards
Keystone Group says constant innovation is
the reason behind its remarkable achievement
of a hatrick of awards. The Keystone Group is
the UKs largest steel lintel manufacturer and
Europes fastest growing roof Window
manufacturer. Keystones Hi-Therm
Sustainability Lintel redefines lintel
performance as it is remarkably 500% more
thermally efficient than normal cavity lintels.
It won Best Eco Product at self build magazine
Build It Awards 2013. The Hi-Therm
Sustainability Lintel also won overall Product
of the Year at the Housebuilder Awards 2013.
It also won Best Building Fabric Product at
the Housebuilder Product Awards 2013 in
late June.
Five-star accreditation for Forticrete
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Forticrete has received five-star Building Confidence

Accreditation from supply chain accreditation specialist,
Achilles. Widely recognised as the standard for continual
improvement in the UK construction industry, the Achilles
Building Confidence Accreditation removes the need for
duplicate information and audit requests between clients and
suppliers. Based on the standards scored accreditation
process, Forticrete was awarded the coveted five-star rating for
demonstrating zero observations, PQQ errors, and A3 minor
non-compliances since becoming an officially accredited
supplier with Building Confidence in 2011. Forticrete also achieved recognition for its energy reduction
efforts at the Leighton Buzzard site, and for making an Outstanding Contribution to Health and Safety,
as substantiated by its success at the 2013 British Precast Best Practice Awards.
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Alutec strengthens marketing team

Aluminium rainwater systems manufacturer, Alutec, is pleased to
announce the expansion of its marketing team with the appointment
of Ivona Nicol (top) as marketing communications co-ordinator and
Tracey Dodd (below) as specifications and projects co-ordinator.
Ivona has worked for a number of manufacturing companies and brings
with her several years industry experience, backed by a Masters Degree
in Industrial Marketing and Management and Chartered Marketer status
from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. In her new role, Ivona will be
tasked with developing the marketing strategy and strengthening
awareness of the Alutec brand within the market place. In Traceys new
role as specifications and projects co-ordinator, she will help Alutec
deliver its commitment to supporting specifiers. Tracey has been with
the company for ten years, having started with Alutecs technical services
team, before progressing to internal sales support manager.
fire, safety & security floors, walls & ceilings

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Free fire products for college

ADT Fire & Security has supplied students at
Inverness College in Scotland with free fire products
for use in their training department. The students,
who are undertaking Electrical and Electronic Engineering
NVQ courses at the college will use the products to learn
about the latest fire detection and alarm technology,
which forms a key part of their wider curriculum. Every year,
between 50-70 students at Inverness College study electrical
courses from NVQ level to degree. Given that a key requirement of
these courses is to keep up to speed with the latest fire detection
technology, Inverness College contacted ADT Fire & Security for
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support and, as such, the company has supplied the college with fire
alarm panels, smoke detectors, call points, sounders and xenon beacons.
Sound system benefits Europes largest library
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PEL Services has completed the design, supply and commissioning

of a Public Address (PA) and Voice Alarm (VA) system at the new
188m, 31,000m2 Library of Birmingham. A flexible PA/VA system
was required, able to relay both information and safety messages
and to also play music when and where required, reliably and with
clarity, across the entire Library. PEL Services specified Boschs
Praesideo digital system. Unlike traditional PA systems, Praesideo
uses a network configuration rather than having all system elements
connected to a central controller; this architecture gives real
freedom in system design. The daisy-chain network topology means
system elements can be connected to virtually any point and any
type of equipment to be located wherever most suitable in the
building (e.g. power amplifiers closer to loudspeakers).
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Cost-effective solution
Dacorum Borough Council in Hemel
Hempstead, Hertfordshire is fitting Aico
mains-powered Ei160RC Series smoke
and heat alarms across its 10,500 strong
property portfolio as part of its rewiring
programme. The council has been fitting
Aico smoke alarms for eight years,
originally within its sheltered housing
schemes, but has found the alarms to be
so cost-effective that it is now fitting them
as standard to 300/400 properties per
year when rewiring. Designed to offer the
highest quality protection for BS 5839
Part 6 Grade D applications, the Ei160RC
Series incorporates advanced suppression
and calibration technology to reduce false
alarms, and a high performance ten year+
rechargeable Lithium cell to provide over
six months back-up power.
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Junckers for MyPlace

Junckers premium Sports Flooring System
has been installed at MyPlace Aston, a new
youth facility. The facilities include a multi-use
sports hall featuring Junckers SylvaSport floor
over the New Era leveling system providing a
complete solution and conform to all required
standards. The use of semi-transparent
coloured polycarbonate cladding allows the
sports hall to be naturally lit during the day
while in the evening, LED lighting becomes
a wonderful feature. Junckers sports flooring
systems simplify specifier choices by
combining player safety with outstanding
ball response, cost-effectiveness and ease of
installation. The product of high level research
and development, Junckers floors can be found
in world class facilities all over the world.
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European manufacturer of heavy duty workwear,

Fristads Kansas has re-launched its high visibility line
to introduce Hi-vis 2.0. Benefiting from the Fristads
Kansas brands 170 years of experience, the garments
have been overhauled to offer the latest technology in
textiles. The Hi-vis 2.0 range has been developed for
construction workers who value comfort, function,
style and safety. The contemporary cuts include
diagonal zippers, increased contrast of fabric colours
and improved smudge and dirt protection on the
Fristads Kansas / Rope Access Sverige AB.
trousers. Available in a variety of sizes, the improved
range includes trousers and jackets in a new red and black colour combination alongside the use
of reflective materials which increases the wearers visibility, even in challenging weather conditions.
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Simple, convenient and effective access control

The Keylex range of mechanical digital door locks from Securikey
offers the perfect access control solution for most buildings from
domestic and light commercial to heavy industrial applications
eradicating the need for keys, cards or tokens that could be lost,
stolen or damaged. Keylex mechanical digital door locks offer a
straightforward and extremely reliable solution for both internal
and external requirements. As they are completely self-contained,
all models in the Keylex range are straightforward to install and, on the
occasion a code might be compromised, reinstating security is quick
and easy. There are four Keylex ranges to choose from, depending on
the level of security required: Mini, Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy
Duty. In all cases, mechanical operation means that there is no need for
wiring or batteries, and stainless steel buttons ensure combination
usage is not indicated.
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Phase change materials put to the test
A new plasterboard material using Micronal phase change

material from BASF is being trialled in the Mark Group Eco
House at the University of Nottingham. The house has been
built to demonstrate some of the most recently developed
technology for energy efficient housing with a view to
monitoring the performance of the house over a period of
years. In the sun space area, Knauf Comfortboard has been
installed. Knauf Comfortboard contains the Micronal phase
change material (PCM). PCMs use the principle of latent
heat to produce their temperature stabilisation effect.
Micronal consists of microscopic particles of wax encased in a tough polymer shell. As the temperature
rises, the wax melts and draws heat energy out of the surrounding atmosphere. When the temperature
falls the wax returns to a solid state releasing its heat back into the atmosphere.
Impressive floor finish
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F. Ball and Cos new high performance smoothing

underlayment, Stopgap 1200 Pro, has been used to create a
professional, hygienic floor in the Ainsley Ward of Longton
Cottage Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. The low odour smoothing
underlayment, which is particularly suitable for use over old
adhesive residues, without the need for priming, was specified
to provide a fast, professional finish in order to bring the
refurbished hospital ward back into use as quickly as possible.
Removal of the existing floor planks left adhesive residue on
the subfloor, which would ordinarily need to be removed by mechanical means and the surface primed
before the application of a smoothing underlayment. However, by specifying the fast-drying Stopgap
1200 Pro, contractors were able to apply a 4mm coat of the smoothing underlayment directly over
the 200m2 existing surface, delivering a time saving and cost-effective, professional solution.
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Prefered supplier
Designer Contracts, the UKs largest
flooring contractor, has been named as
a supplier for Procurement for Housing
(PfH) on an EU compliant agreement.
The PfH database drives efficiency and
improves procurement practice for more
than 800 social housing providers
throughout the UK, allowing them to
choose suppliers that have been carefully
vetted and appraised on ability to deliver.
Designer Contracts MD, Peter Kelsey said:
We are delighted to have been accepted
on to the PfH framework. As the UKs
largest supplier and installer of contract
flooring nationally, we are looking forward
to offering superb prices across our wide
range of products. We have an extensive
selection of flooring to suit all budgets,
including carpet and carpet tiles, vinyl,
safety flooring, laminate, wood and luxury
vinyl tiles.
Hospital fire system upgrade
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A reliable resin
For large scale commercial projects looking
for ultimate durability, Arturo Unique Flooring
offers a range of high performance resinbased flooring systems that provide excellent
levels of performance with minimal
degradation. With a systems-based approach
to flooring, Arturo can deliver solutions
for industrial production, warehousing,
commercial kitchens and workshops.
Arturo systems are designed to provide a
seamless finish where high demands are
placed on floors, including super flat
tolerances, chemical resistance and hygiene.
Extremely resistant to wear, Arturo EP1000
Mortar Floor provides high compressive
strength, impact resistance and is available
in a range of colours for demarcation,
wayfinding and identity.
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When St Johns Hospital in Livingston, West Lothian

needed to upgrade its existing fire detection
system, the estates team turned to ADT Fire &
Security, which installed the original system. ADTs
engineers worked closely with the hospitals estate
team to maintain the highest levels of fire safety
throughout the upgrade and to avoid any disruption
to the 24-hour working hospital. The safety of
patients, staff and visitors is a top priority for
St Johns Hospital. With its existing Minerva-based
fire detection system slowly becoming obsolete due
to advances in technology, the estates team began work with ADT Fire & Security to upgrade to a fully
digital addressable MZX system. The work began in December 2012 and was completed in March 2013.
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Second successful modular project
Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UKs largest

supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, has handed over
its second project on time and on budget at The Piggott
School, a high-performing academy in Reading. The scheme
to expand specialist teaching facilities at the school follows
the success of an earlier Foremans contract in 2012 to
construct a sixth form centre. The project had to be complete
in time for the start of the new academic year as it was
replacing a number of temporary classrooms. The use of a refurbished modular building allowed the
scheme to be constructed during school holidays and reduced the programme by around 70% compared
to traditional site-based building methods. The new facilities were built by Foremans from 44 recycled
steel modules which were fully refurbished and reconfigured to create eight maths classrooms, a science
laboratory, office accommodation, beverage point, disabled access lift, PE changing rooms, and a fitness
suite which the community can use outside of school hours.
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Transforming residents lives
A Leonard Cheshire Disability care home, Hill House, in Cheshire,

is transforming the lives of its residents after UK provider of
assistive technology, RSLSteeper, helped them to adapt the
infrastructure of the building. Assistive technologies are
designed to provide residents with an improved level of
independence and control of their own environment by aiding
them with a range of everyday tasks including opening windows
and doors, switching on the TV, turning lights on and off and
opening the blinds. The first part of the project involved RSLSteepers specialist team installing wiring
throughout the building stages for the future use of these technologies. RSLSteeper then provided
advice regarding the best technology for Leonard Cheshire Disability to incorporate into the building,
along with NHS contacts to assist with the provision of individual environmental access needs.
Additionally, the team fitted door and window openers, along with window-blind controllers.
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Gala Bingo gets the message
New LED displays from specialist Messagemaker

are helping to pull in the punters at Gala Bingo
adding visual impact and providing information 24/7
about forthcoming events and promotions. The
company first approached Messagemaker a year ago
and has since commissioned Messagemaker to install
LED displays into sites in Gateshead, Stratford in East
London and Feltham in Greater London. Extending to
anywhere between 5-10m in length, the single line white
displays (two of them curved) are built into the front entrance faades, sitting neatly below the
companys striking logo. The text displays offer a bright, crisp contrast in all light conditions, with
visibility from up to 500m. Easy to programme, the displays are regularly updated with information
on upcoming daily and weekly activities.
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Lighting up Bournemouth
The Gardens of Light event arrived
in Bournemouth town centre on
16 November 2013. The main attractions
throughout the Christmas themed event
included the Timber in Construction
shortlist nominee Light Pods. These
interactive light installations are built using
Medite Tricoya, an extreme durable MDF
panel from Coillte Panel Products which
ensured they saw the event through to
the end on 6 January 2014 without any
damage caused by the weather.
Naturally in a coastal location such as
Bournemouth, high levels of moisture,
salt and exposed wind areas are an issue.
Therefore, the dazzling pods required a
hardwearing material that can withstand
harsh winter weather conditions. Medite
and its MDF product, Medite Tricoya,
provided a highly professional finish.
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The route to greener railway stations
Increased offering
Underlining its commitment to
environmentally-friendly products, IDS has
substantially increased its offering of FSC
certified laminates that are available ex-stock.
At any one time, IDS stocks in excess of
300,000 sheets of laminate for sale into
the commercial, shopfitting and furniture
manufacturing sectors and now 100,000 of
that total are available with FSC certification
ex-stock for delivery within 48 hours across
the UK. The vast ex-stock offering is made
up of Polyrey laminates which are fully PEFC
certified and has been boosted to its current
total thanks to Formica recently gaining FSC
accreditation on all of its plain colour
laminates and more than three quarters
of its other laminate designs.
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In a bid to create more energy efficient railway stations, Virgin Trains

has tasked Lorne Stewarts Facilities Services Division to find ways
to reduce energy consumption at stations maintained by Virgin.
In the latest phase of this project, Lorne Stewart has used
AVA branded LED lighting products to light up parts of Birmingham
International Railway Station. Lighting accounts for a significant
amount of energy usage and AVA LED technology was specifically
chosen by Lorne Stewart Facilities Services as a cost-effective
route in achieving 90% reductions in power consumption,
when compared to outdated lighting technologies. AVA branded T8
tube lights, lamps and panel lamps were chosen for this project, as well as the AVA intelligent lighting
solutions, which include microwave dimming technology in both tubes and panels for improved on site
safety. In addition, this also contributes to further savings and extended product life.
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Attracting top talent
An ongoing commitment to investing in tomorrow has

positioned Scotts of Thrapston as a leading joinery
manufacturer and timber buildings specialist, at the forefront
of the industry for the last 95 years. This approach to ensuring
the best of the best has secured the services of Bryn Lee
as project manager. Bryn joins Scotts having studied for
his Masters in Architecture (MArch) at The University of
Manchester School of Architecture. During his time at
Manchester, Bryn won the Property and Construction
Committee Manufacturing Award 2013 from the Greater
Manchester Chamber of Commerce for the work he carried out
during his work experience which he carried out at Scotts of
Thrapston and final year thesis project. To top off this success, he graduated in 2013 with a distinction
and earned a full time job within the company.
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Dulux Trade
ASSA
Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and Dulux
ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions,
Trade Diamond Eggshell have been used
a division of ASSA ABLOY, has supplied products
in the redecoration of the restaurant
for an award-winning childrens hospice. Led by
at Millfield School in Somerset.
Spiller Architectural Ironmongery, Little Harbour
The prestigious school, which has a
in Cornwall was awarded the Architectural
rigorous maintenance scheme to ensure
Ironmongery Specification Awards, by GAI and RIBA for Public Health Buildings.
that all areas are kept to a high standard
ASSA worked closely with Spiller to ensure that patients and visitors had freedom
and painted regularly, selected shades
of access around the building, but that this was carefully balanced with security for
from the Dulux Trade Heritage collection to give a calmer look than the existing bright
both the patients and staff. Supplying a masterkey system, modular lockcases, door
green and orange tones. Diamond Matt was used on the walls due to its robustness
furniture, remote door monitoring systems and standalone electronic locks,
and stain resistance. Diamond Eggshell was selected for the walls nearer the kitchen,
all helped to meet this brief. The masterkey system featured ASSA twin combi
due to its durability in areas of high humidity and condensation, as well as for its
cylinders to provide added peace of mind as well as improved key management.
hardwearing finish and low odour.
Email: sales@assa.co.uk
Website: www.duluxtrade.co.uk
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Website: www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitysolutions
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Forticrete
Tarkett
Designed to provide architects and specifiers
Tarkett has announced its decision to use phthalate-free
with complete design flexibility when it comes
plasticizers in its vinyl flooring production in Europe in 2014.
to that all-important finish, Forticrete has
As part of Tarketts commitment to greater sustainability
launched a new, exciting range of concrete
and eco-innovation, these new phthalate-free products have
Linear bricks. The new range is available in 22
been designed to improve indoor environment and air
awe-inspiring stone finishes in a size of 490 x 65 x
quality. The plasticizers are approved for food contact
102mm which accentuates the linearity of any faade.
containers and can be used for toys intended to be placed in
The comprehensive collection includes several variations of Forticretes Venezia
the mouth by children. In the past few years, Tarkett pro-
Burnished, a subtly burnished finish for smooth, natural stone appearances;
actively started deploying the new phthalate-free technology in its North American
its Florentine Polished, a polished finish for broad, glossy expanses of modern,
and Swedish production sites. The group will now progressively roll it out within all
reflective and decorative walling; and its Shot Blasted finish, which provides a
remaining production sites in Europe in 2014 and around the rest of the world in the
natural weathered appeal.
coming years.
Email: info@forticrete.com
Email: uksales@tarkett.com
Website: www.linearbrick.co.uk
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Website: www.tarkett.co.uk
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Senior Architectural Systems
Mereway Bathrooms
Campsmount Technology College near
Mereway Bathrooms is switched on to the lighting
Doncaster has benefited from the specification
market, offering an exciting collection
of products from Senior Architectural Systems.
of Sensio Lighting products to incorporate into
The specification ensured the cost and
bathroom designs. With the collection ranging from
performance needs of the 11m project were
plinth and flooring lighting, fly over and internal
both comfortably met. CPMG specified Seniors
cabinet lighting options to name a few, Mereway
aluminium SMR800 curtain wall system for the student and visitor entrances
Bathrooms incorporates a variety of high quality HD
and receptions of the building, helping to flood the interior with natural light thus
LED lighting solutions in cool, warm and natural light options. The energy efficiency
creating a positive learning environment for both staff and pupils. The SMR800
and cost saving benefits of these products mean that they are cheaper to run and
medium rise system is fully weather tested to the requirements of CWCT and is
longer lasting, making them suitable for the environmentally conscious consumer.
designed to achieve high weather and thermal performance, along with being
Mereway retailers also benefit, because within certain cabinets, the lighting is pre-
compartmentally drained.
installed, making installation faster and simpler.
Email: info@seniorarchitectural.co.uk
Email: info@merewaybathrooms.co.uk
Website: www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk
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Website: www.merewaybathrooms.co.uk
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VEKA
Washroom Washroom
Long-standing VEKA customer, Sovereign
A prestigious grade two listed office building in London has
Group, has worked with City West Housing Trust
recently undergone a full makeover with bespoke high
in Salford recently on an impressive domestic
specification washroom areas installed by Washroom
project. The fabricator manufactured
Washroom. The refurbishment, which took several months,
replacement windows using VEKA's M70 profile,
was made all the more challenging due to the width of the
complete with decorative PVCu gable frame
building at just over 23m and its close proximity to the
arches for a traditional red brick terraced
buildings on either side. The high specification washrooms
property in the Eccles area of Salford. Managing
were meticulously designed and fitted out with full height
director Frances Austin commented: It's hard to believe that these windows are
oak doors, providing ultimate privacy for end users. For the
PVCu. As you would expect from such a widely-specified system, VEKA M70 carried
vanities, bespoke Corian basins, designed with bespoke curved pedestal stand
all the relevant accreditations and met the demands of the project when it came to
and fitted with integrated taps, were installed. The washroom design was completed
price, performance and security as well as offering obvious sustainability benefits.
with full glass duct panelling, which also provides a practical maintenance solution.
Email: salesenquiry@veka.com
Email: sales@washroom.co.uk
Website: www.vekauk.com
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Website: www.washroom.co.uk
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Levolux
An 18m education facility has achieved a
Dating back to 1842, Topping Rose House hotel in
BREEAM Excellent rating thanks, in part, to
Bridgehampton, New York, now boasts a new studio
the use of Senior Architectural Systems
building and four luxury cottages, all equipped with
Hybrid curtain walling, door and window
an attractive timber fin solar shading and screening
systems. The Broadwater Inclusive Learning
solution from Levolux. The studio building and
Campus amalgamates three schools including
cottages required an effective, yet sympathetic form
a mainstream primary school and two special needs schools, at Broadwater Farm
of solar control, applied externally across glazed
in Tottenham. Fabricated and installed by Cardiff-based Denval Co, the Senior Hybrid
openings. This reduces the exposure of glazing to direct sunlight, helping to maintain
curtain wall system offers an aluminium external profile which provides exceptional
a cool and comfortable interior even on a hot summers day. Thanks to the pitch and
performance, long-life and low maintenance properties. Meanwhile, engineered
angle of the fins, this is achieved without compromising daylight levels and outward
timber internally provides a combination of aesthetics, high insulation properties
visibility. Due to their naturally attractive appearance and to satisfy sustainability
and strong environmental benefits.
criteria, timber fins were selected to screen each building from top to bottom.
Email: info@seniorarchitectural.co.uk
Email: info@levolux.com
Website: www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk
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Website: www.levolux.com
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GEZE UK
Sto
At the heart of Birminghams regenerated
Stomix external wall insulation systems from
Eastside district, Birmingham City University
Sto have been specified for one of the first
has opened the Parkside Building. It provides
external wall insulation projects to be funded
teaching and learning space for media and
through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).
design students including a state-of-the-art
The project involves some 150 Cornish-style
television centre. GEZE UK has provided the
properties and the choice of the StxTherm
automatic doors on the main entrance lobby for this prestigious development.
Robust was reached after in-depth consultation with tenants to agree the best
The Slimdrive SL automatic sliding doors were chosen for the entrance lobby
solution. Given a range of options for the finished faade, the tenants opted for the
primarily because the very low profile height of 7cm enables almost invisible
brick-slip finish of StxTherm Robust and a pilot refurbishment was carried out to one
integration into the faade. The overall effect is one of maximum light and space
house to ensure the finish met all requirements. The StxTherm Robust system used
in the impressive atrium while creating a lobby area that minimises heat loss
in this project consists of 90mm of Lambdatherm EPS insulation material fixed using
essential for the building to meet its low energy targets.
an adhesive system that required no remedial work to the existing faade.
Email: info.uk@geze.com
Email: info.uk@sto.com
Website: www.geze.co.uk
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Website: www.sto.co.uk
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Rollalong
Sotech
R Schools successfully exhibited at The
Outwood Academy, Acklam is the second of
Academies Show, held on the 27 November at
Middlesbroughs new generation of schools
the NEC in Birmingham. The show is an
completed under the BSF programme to feature
invaluable source of information on the latest
Sotechs Optima secret-fix, aluminium extruded
developments within the education sector
IPC X plank rainscreen system. Incorporating a
especially in relation to Academies and
performance hall, extensive sports facilities and
Academy Conversions. R Schools is the new
large central atrium, the external elevations are clad in grey polyester powder coated
team from an established provider and it has the capability to deliver new schools
Sotech extruded IPC X plank rainscreen. Manufactured to 200mm width and fixed
and school extensions by using a combination of traditional in-situ building
vertically, Sotechs IPC aluminium extruded X plank provided an optimum weather
techniques and off-site manufacturing capability. With the new R Schools branding,
performance for Outwood and, by fixing at 1m centres rather than 600mm,
the stand and the team looked fresh and bright and inviting; delegates were keen to
the reduction in substructure requirements contributed to cost savings
chat to the team about prospective projects and the service R Schools can provide.
and installation efficiencies.
Email: enquiries@rollalong.co.uk
Email: mail@sotech-optima.co.uk
Website: www.buildmeaschool.co.uk
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Website: www.sotech-optima.co.uk
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ASSA ABLOY Security Doors
Tarkett
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has supplied a bespoke steel high
Two of the UKs leading flooring manufacturers
security fire door to protect a McDonalds restaurant in the
have joined forces to make a donation of 50,000
Midlands. Installed at one of the burger chains restaurants in
to Children in Need. Worldwide flooring expert
Birmingham, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors manufactured the
Tarkett has teamed up with Polyflor to make the
steel doorset at its specialist site in Lisburn, tailoring its design
donation and contribute to the record 31m
to the security and access needs of the family restaurant.
already raised by the BBC telethon. Jason Crump, managing director of Tarkett
Accounting for building security, the steel door was installed to
in the UK and Ireland, said: Tarkett and Polyflor may be competitors but both
the external back-of-house entrance, protecting both personnel and personal
companies can agree on the valuable work carried out by Children in Need.
property in the staff-only areas. The doorset can withstand the spread of fire for
Corporate social responsibility is of huge importance to Tarkett and we like to do all
between 30 and 60 minutes, successfully certified by Bodycote Warringtonfire in
we can to support the good work carried out by charities in the territories in which we
accordance with Certifire, ensuring the safety of staff and patrons of the restaurant
operate. Tarkett hopes the 50,000 joint donation can go some way to improving the
in the event of an emergency, facilitating a route of safe exit.
lives of children here in the UK.
Email: sales@assa.co.uk
Website: www.assaabloy.co.uk/security doors
CJ611
Email: uksales@tarkett.com
Website: www.tarkett.co.uk
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Scruffs
Gledhill
New to the Scruffs range this winter is the
Gledhill has become the first cylinder
hardwearing mid-ankle Alto Safety Boot. With only a
manufacturer to offer a same day
limited number of the orange soled units available,
collection service for standard core
this tough safety boot is set to be in high demand
vented and unvented cylinders through
this season. Designed with a flexible and lightweight
its nationwide depot infrastructure,
EVA sole, long lasting comfort is guaranteed throughout the working day. The sole
in addition to its guaranteed next day
unit is SRA rated for anti-slip resistance and comes with a steel toe and mid sole.
delivery promise on custom-specified
Hence, the Alto Safety Boot provides the ultimate protection for feet in demanding
copper cylinders, with the launch of the new Gledhill Rapide service. The new Rapide
trade environments. The breathable padded tongue and collar reduce foot fatigue
service will see Gledhills nationwide network of super depots working closely with
and provide the exceptional comfort thats demanded. Yet again Scruffs has delivered
merchants to meet installers time critical requirements. Orders placed for standard
a stylish boot that retains the full protection and design attributes that are necessary
products before 1pm are eligible for same day collection from the nearest depot or
to survive harsh weather conditions.
Gledhill will deliver the product to site free of charge the following day.
Email: info@scruffs.com
Email: sales@gledhill.net
Website: www.scruffs.com
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Website: www.gledhill.net
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Havells Switchgear
Marley Eternit
Havells Switchgear has updated its Tri-Load product family
A Grade II listed residential building in Hackney
of distribution boards to address the increasing integration of
has won plaudits and attracted significant praise
micro generation e.g. PV and wind, within building designs. The new
from residents, the public and the local councils
Tri-Load Renewable range, provides a convenient connection point
historic building department on its successful
for these generated sources. Tri-Load Renewable monitors power
roof refurbishment. Marley Eternits Acme single
and lighting loads, but also provides measurement of the export
camber clay plain tiles were specified to ensure
energy from renewable sources within a single distribution board.
a striking roof for a well-loved historic local building. Main contractor,
The three load approach of Tri-Load and Tri-Load Renewable means
Anglian Brickwork and project architect, Paul Mitchell were appointed to redevelop
energy consumption and data can be easily split into three
the pitched roof, which covers a surface area of 1,500m2. During the redevelopment,
categories. For many installations this means a reduced amount
a combination of colours from Marley Eternits Acme single camber tile range was
of physical meters, not to mention a far clearer view of the make-up
specified including 50% Red Sandfaced, 25% Heather Blend and 25% Farmhouse
of how each building uses its energy.
Brown Sandfaced.
Email: customerservice.uk@havells.com
Email: info@marleyeternit.co.uk
Website: www.havells.co.uk
CJ617
Lime Technology Group
Website: www.marleyeternit.co.uk/clay
CJ621
Howe Green
Hemclad prefabricated wall panel cassettes

developed by the Lime Technology Group have
played a significant part in helping Marks &
Spencers flagship Cheshire Oaks store smash its
first year sustainability targets. Central to the key
performance indicators monitored were the main
areas of sustainability, such as energy use, carbon emissions and building insulation,
all of which have outperformed targets by an unprecedented margin. Indeed with
Hemclad designed as a fast track, offsite construction method that uses renewable
materials to create high levels of insulation, thermal inertia and negative embodied
carbon, the independent Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) helps reaffirm its
suitability as a commercially viable and mainstream building system.
Email: info@hemecreteprojects.co.uk
Website: www.hemcreteprojects.co.uk
CJ618
Dulux Trade
Dulux Trade has become the first paint
manufacturer in the UK to make its
At Adams Place on the approach to Canary Wharf, a series of large linear brick
coatings available as Building Information
planters spanning over 4m2 will house contemporary LED lighting. UK access cover
Modelling (BIM) objects. The data is
manufacturer Howe Green worked with the external stone contractor Szerelmey Ltd,
available from the manufacturers
to develop a bespoke wall access cover to encase power supplies and circuitry
dedicated specifier website:
feeding the lights. The stylish wall access covers are manufactured from 5mm
www.specifytradepaint.co.uk, as well as www.duluxtrade.co.uk and the NBS National
stainless steel, as opposed to 1.5mm for the standard Howe Green Waldor product.
BIM Library www.nationalbimlibrary.com/duluxtrade. BIM allows architects,
They are lockable for added security and feature a broad show edge creating
designers and contractors to access detailed product information in a digital format
maximum aesthetic contrast against the smooth, glazed planters. Howe Greens
and incorporate it into 3D computer aided design (CAD) modelling for building
1050 Series stainless steel floor access covers have also been manufactured to order
projects. This makes it easier for specifiers to find products with the right physical
for the walkways of Adams Place, each with an additional load bearing to
and functional characteristics to suit their project, simplifying the procurement
accommodate the latest in aerial high-rise fire fighting appliances.
of paint and other construction materials.
Email: sales@howegreen.co.uk
Website: www.specifytradepaint.co.uk
CJ619
Website: www.howegreen.com
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Fraud monitoring and detection systems

Copper in Architecture Awards

The ten-year evolution of Contour Casings

How lakes and rivers are being used as a

Refrigeration solutions that cut fuel costs

Sprayed and injected polyurethane

The issues faced when incorporating

floors walls & ceilings (inc acoustic solutions)

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New SuDs legislation

Secure hardware solutions

managing editor Claire Mackle (01527 834451) claire.mackle@korumedia.co.uk

Although every effort is made to ensure

all the latest global construction news

With Chancellor George Osborne giving his much anticipated Autumn

new mobile app from FastrackCAD

diligently fighting fraud

In his speech to the annual CIPS conference in 2013,

were impacted by fraud in

research conducted in the summer of 2013, the figures show

Another report, concentrating on the construction industry

The research from the ACFE also focuses on prevention

seen as the major drivers of risk in construction today.

celebrating the best in

Seinjoki City Library, Finland

Four awards were made from ten shortlisted projects.

response to the challenges of working within a UNESCO

Plasma Studios Dolomitenblick

Platform of Arts and Creativity, Guimares, Portugal

making the case

Contour Casings, headed up by the customer-centric

helping us deliver a high

This helps to significantly reduce the spread of bacteria,

considering internal surfaces of the radiator guards only and

they needed the objects to contain. This information was then

Not your usual safety flooring

Function usually comes before form but not with

New timber haus

West Midlands timber engineering specialist,

Just 12 months after the launch of Inceptor,

Warm up with Toolstations

Continuity system wins award

Brochure for controlled, concealed door closers

Samuel Heath has produced a new brochure which comprehensively

Proper paperless trading

Remove and re-fix

James Hardie, the fibre cement building materials

Commercial stone paving collection launched

Ross on Wye facility is fit for royalty

Judging by the number of hits it

heating, ventilation & energy efficiency

water of life for heat pumps

Living near water can sometimes be a blessing, sometimes

energy through heat

As energy prices increase and the Renewable Heat Incentive

Danfoss approved heat pump installer AV Commercial

which were then secured at regular intervals. Loops from the

heating, ventilation & energy efficiency

Ensbury boilers scale new heights

Training on your doorstep