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Contents
4 ProjeCt View
8 GALLerY 1
14 eCobuiLd
24 GALLerY 2
28 news
34 doors & GLAzinG
42 interiors
46 enVironmentAL
ControL
52 FLoors
54 rooFs
56 externAL works
57 struCtures
58 wALLs
62 ProjeCts
Front cover photograph supplied by Dow
Building Solutions www.styrofoam.co.uk - full
story page 16
Inside cover photograph supplied by Stannah
Lifts Services - www.stannahlifts.co.uk - full
story page 10-11
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5 4
LArGest zero CArbon housinG
deVeLoPment in the uk ComPLete
Wakefield and District Housing (WDH), a Registered Provider with more than
31,000 homes, opened the doors to Park Dale, the UKs largest zero carbon
housing development at the official launch event on 2 November 2011.

Working closely with community regeneration specialist Keepmoat and property
design and management consultants NPS, the pioneering 12 million project
consists of 91 homes to Level 6 of the Governments Code for Sustainable Homes.
From the outset Park Dale, in Airedale, West Yorkshire, was designed to offer a
realistic and affordable solution to achieve zero carbon at large scale.
To keep costs down, Keepmoat used block and brick work to achieve superior air
tightness, rather than the prefabricated methods of construction conventionally
used in zero carbon build. In turn, the use of traditional build methods has had a
beneficial impact on the local economy, maximising employment opportunities for
local trades people.
With part funding of 5.77 million from the Homes and Communities Agency, Park
Dale includes 71 homes for social rent and 20 for intermediate rent. Each of the
two, three and four-bedroom homes uses mechanical ventilation heat recovery
systems and has in-roof photovoltaic panels, superior levels of internal air tightness
and grey water recycling.
The homes draw heat from a district biomass heating system powered by renewable
wood pellets produced in Yorkshire from recycled pallets. The development also
includes a Learning Centre where residents can find out how to make energy
savings and take qualifications in energy management. Park Dale took 12 months
to plan and to coordinate the Code for Sustainable Homes submission. Work
started on site in March 2010.
Trades people from across Yorkshire have worked on the project, many of whom
learnt new skills in order to build to high standards of energy efficiency. More than
40 apprentices also gained eco-experience on the site during the build. Keepmoat
worked with WDH to explore and test renewable technologies to ensure products
chosen for Park Dale gave confidence and best value, factoring in long-term
maintenance costs.
Eco-features at Park Dale include:
Triple glazed windows -The size of the windows achieve excellent levels of
natural daylight while not exceeding a total Heat Loss Parameter of 0.8.
Mechanicalventilationheatrecoverysystems-Thesystemsusealowenergyfan
to feed fresh filtered air into live/work/sleep areas which has been pre-warmed
by recovering heat from the stale moist air pulled from kitchens, bathrooms and
other indoor wet areas.
District biomass heating system - Powered by
renewable wood pellets, the system will provide heating
and hot water for the whole scheme using a network of
underground distribution pipes.
High performance fabric elements - U values, which
measure how well a building component, e.g. a wall, roof
or a window, keeps heat inside a building, are typically
twice as good as building regulation specifications.
Superiorairtightness-Internalairtightnessof3.0@50
pascals and below - three times that required by building
regulations specifications.
In-roof photovoltaic panels - SAP calculations were
carried out to establish the photovoltaic requirement
for each plot. In-roof panels were chosen, which give a
better aesthetic, as they are more streamlined than on-
roof panels.
Greywaterrecycling-Wastewaterfrombaths/showers
is used to fill the cistern of the ground floor toilet.
Soakaway drainage - The substrata of the site is
limestone.Water permeability tests were carried out to
confirm the percolation rate. Water from highways and
the homes goes to soakaway drainage rather than the
pipework system.
Learning centre -Where residents can learn how to
make energy savings and understand the new eco-
features of their home, for example, taps run at a slower
discharge rate to save water.
Heating demand is expected to be one fifth of an average
home. Total energy bills are expected to be 40% less than
an average home and 25% less than a modern new build
home. Other benefits will include water bill savings from
lower water use fittings and grey water recycling, and the
potential to save more on bills by using appliances during
the day when the photovoltaic panels will power for free.
Energy use in all the properties will be monitored through
SMART meters, which will help assess where tenants can
make even more savings in the future.
WDH Chief Executive, Kevin Dodd, said: WDH is very
proud that we have created the UKs largest zero carbon
housing development. In addition to the creative look of
the homes, they offer fantastic savings on energy bills. The
entire project has had some outstanding benefits for the
local community, including the WDH apprentices who
learned many skills while working on the site.
Neil Baxter, Managing Director of Keepmoat delivery
company Bramall Construction, said: Park Dale has
changed the zero carbon landscape in housing. We are
proud to have worked in partnership with WDH and NPS
to achieve Code 6 at this scale.
We set out to deliver a cutting edge, large scale zero
carbon development, but also one that was realistic,
affordable and repeatable. Park Dale was designed to be
a mainstream development that can be replicated across
the country.
The use of traditional brick and block work not only
reduced costs but ensured investment in the local economy,
by providing employment on site and opportunities
for tomorrows generation of trades people through
apprenticeships.
Naz Parkar, Head of Area at the Homes and Communities
Agency, said: This step change in the way we provide
social houses shows what can be achieved with vision and
imagination. These houses not only provide local tenants
with homes they can afford but will help protect the
environment for future generations.
Richard Hodgson, Managing Director at NPS, commented:
In the light of recent and predicted increases in gas and
electric prices, NPS are delighted to be involved in the
design and development of Park Dale. As a result of its
innovative features, tenants will benefit from substantially
reduced energy costs and enjoy a better standard of living.
The new homes at Park Dale have proved extremely
popular with more than 3,754 expressions of interest
received, which equates to more than 40 expressions per
property. www.wdh.co.uk
Enquiry No 1
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project/VIeW project/VIeW
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project/VIeW project/VIeW
rmjms merthYr LeArninG
QuArter is GrAnted
PLAnninG Permission
Planning permission has been granted for the Merthyr Learning Quarter Project (MLQ),
which is being designed by RMJMs London studio.
RMJM was commissioned in July 2010 to improve and expand the learning landscape in
Merthyr Tydfil through the redevelopment and expansion of the existing further education
college and the establishment of new facilities in the town centre.
The new 13,450 square metre college building will accommodate the curriculum areas
including science, ICT, technology, arts, hair and beauty, independent living skills, health,
catering, business, sports, public services, social sciences and humanities. The building will
also house a multifunctional sports hall designed to Sport England standards, along with a
nursery and learning zone.
The new building will be accommodated at the southern end of the existing college site,
which means that the current college building can remain in operation whilst the MLQ
is constructed. Once the new facility is complete, the existing college building will be
demolished and the land repurposed to create a college green that will facilitate teaching
and learning and provide a visual barrier between the College and the road.
A critical element of this regeneration initiative is the movement of the current sixth form
provision from across the five local high schools into the new MLQ facility, so that secondary
education, further education and higher education can be provided by the College. This
integration enables a broader spectrum of courses to be offered and the wider curriculum
will offer increased levels of opportunity, participation and aspiration.
It will open new pathways to learning and encourage individual growth through outreach
as well as creating an attractive and accessible focus for the town and surrounding district.
It is anticipated that a main contractor will be appointed in November 2011 with completion
of the new college building scheduled for autumn 2013. Demolition of the existing college
building and completion of external landscaping is scheduled to be complete by May 2014.
Stephen Cutler, project director at RMJM, said: The Merthyr Tydfil Learning Quarter is a
fantastic opportunity to create a striking new college, which will transform the lives of a
whole community of learners. It is also a remarkable opportunity to create an accessible,
attractive and memorable place for Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding district.
The MLQ will be a potent force for regeneration and growth. It will be a focus for the
community, promoting outreach and attracting a broad spectrum of individuals, both young
and old, to experience a new way of learning, with a wide choice of programmes for study.
John OShea, Dean of Merthyr Tydfil College, said: The Merthyr Learning Quarter will raise
the aspirations of all our young people and the community in general and will make a real
contribution to the regeneration of Merthyr Tydfil as an attractive and vibrant place to live,
study and work.
The Merthyr Learning Quarter is being funded by the Welsh Government and is to achieve
BREEAM Excellent rating as a minimum.
It is a joint venture initiative between Merthyr Tydfil College, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
Council and the University of Glamorgan. www.rmjm.com
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stAnnAh xtrALiFtinG
For new ACAdemY
>>
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Environments dont come much busier than a brand-new, state-of-the-art
secondary school in West London which is why Hammersmith Academy features
two 13-person Stannah Xtralift passenger lifts to help bring access between four
floors for school personnel and mobility compromised users, including students.
With circa 780 students, staff and visitors to cater for on a daily basis, democratic
movement between all facilities is vital for this non-denominational, all-ability, co-
educational school and 6th form specialising in Creative and Digital Media and IT.

Operating over a distance of 13.2m each, the lifts feature plasticised, light-grey
walls, Domino suspended, downlighter-effect ceilings, and stainless-steel consoles,
skirtings and car doors. Door-size graphics G-1-2-3 printed on the external lift
doors make the lifts easily located at each floor; and swipe-card access ensures that
they can only be accessed by card-carrying users.
The Xtralifts were specified by Nathan Beevers, Associate of BHM Associates, a
London architect practice with a pedigree in designing Academies:As with all such
projects, Hammersmith Academy demonstrates our response to the physical and
emotional demands of the environment. In both product and performance, Stannah
has supported this ethos and made a significant contribution to the efficiency and
good health of the school. Having used Stannah on numerous projects we knew
they would perform well from initial consultation to installation, commissioning
and after-care.
Stannahs Xtralift range is designed for busy surroundings to carry more people
a little faster and a little higher. A super-efficient, oil- and vibration-free, gearless
traction drive ensures a smooth ride with low noise, energy use and running costs.
Compact controls located at the top of the shaft save space; and fast, efficient
installation is ensured by a modular structure and unique rail system giving
precision, durability and reliability.
Available in models up to 33 persons, with many features, finishes and options,
Xtralifts comply with EN 81-1, CE marked and in full compliance with The Lift
Directive 95/16/EC; and ensure that Hammersmith Academys owners meet the
requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Xtralifts are serviced by the London and South East branch of Stannah Lifts
Services, a nationwide network providing 24 hour, 365 days a year support. This
covers service, repair, modernisation and refurbishment of all types of lifts, stairlifts,
escalators and moving walkways not only those from the Stannah product range,
but also other lift manufacturers equipment. Stannah also offers a bespoke lifts
service, custom-building lifts to meet customers specific requirements.
www.stannahlifts.co.uk
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For new ACAdemY
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GrAnite trAnsFormAtions tumbLes
into 2012 with beth tweddLe
Kitchen worktops specialist, Granite Transformations, has
celebrated Olympic year by creating a Union Jack-adorned island
unit, clad in its tough, hardwearing, diamond-polished material. It
then invited Britains top gymnast, Beth Tweddle, to show off its
patriotic piece by performing a series of rhythmic routines on and
around the unit. As a test of the materials strength and resilience,
Beths energetic vaulting, tumbling, jumps and acrobatics put it
through its paces, although Granite Transformations would expect
far more severe treatment in normal household and commercial
use, on kitchen worktops, bar counters, tiled floors, shower
surrounds and elsewhere.
The authentic Union Jack design, which is twice as wide as it
is high, was achieved using a high tech water jet cutter, which
sliced through the material with a high velocity mix of water and
abrasive particles, to produce the various component triangles
and quadrilaterals. These were seamlessly abutted together and
bonded onto construction board, creating a countertop measuring
2m x 1m. The unit is finished with 80mm deep edge strips,
featuring a 3mm pencil round profile, and double-faced waterfall
ends to create a rigid 90cm high structure that could be at home
in a sizeable kitchen, sports club, recreational centre or licensed
premises.
Rather than adhere to traditional red, white and blue, Granite Transformations chose muted white
Cristallino, slate grey and blue steel finishes from its Trend G recycled glass collection, to introduce
a designer look. Made from post-consumer recycled wine, beer and mineral water bottles, with an
element of polymer resin for strength and a patented Flexiweb backing for flexibility, it outperforms
most other finishing materials like natural or engineered stone and solid synthetics.
But what made this whole exercise possible, is the distinctive slimline profile and exceptionally light
weight of Granite Transformations surfaces. Had it been made from solid granite or stone, the unit
would have been far too heavy to be moved and displayed around the country, nor would it have the
inherent flexural strength to withstand Beths energetic, flying gymnastic routines.
Three-times World, six-times European and seven-times National champion, making her Britains most
successful gymnast of all time, Beth Tweddle was photographed in a state-of-the-art infinity studio that
allowed the full height and breadth of her fantastic gymnastic feats to be captured. She was suitably
impressed with the quality of finish and sophisticated looks of Granite Transformations one-off Union
Jack unit and took time out to admire the latest iGranite app, which previews how its whole range of
granite, quartz and recycled glass worktops could look in any kitchen.
Granite Transformations wishes Beth all the best in her Olympic endeavours and will be displaying her
acrobatic images in all of its UK showrooms. www.granitetransformations.co.uk
Enquiry No 4
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ecobuIld ecobuIld
sChCk FeAtures new deVeLoPments on stAnd n850
Balcony renovation is already
possible in many situations with the
proven type KST Isokorb

. However,
the new type R is currently at final
market test stage and the additional
potential it brings to renovation
projects can be explored at Ecobuild.
Also featured is the groundbreaking
Schck ComBAR

. A glass fibre
reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar,
which offers eco-friendly benefits,
particularly for the housing sector.
It is extremely durable, corrosion
resistant and non-conductive, with a tensile strength more than twice that of steel rebar.
Members of the Schck team will be on Stand N850 to discuss any aspect of these innovative
solutions. www.schoeck.co.uk
Enquiry No 7
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be insPired bY Axter to Put rooFs to Good use
Roofs are not dead space: be inspired by Axter to generate electricity, grow vegetables, provide
wildlife habitat. Roofs can be a valuable resource - for generating electricity, encouraging
bio-diversity, providing amenity space and retaining
rainwater. Axter provides waterproofing designs
incorporating specially conceived membranes for
all these options. On Stand S2700 Axter will show
General Solar PV, the MCS accredited integrated
waterproofing system with thin film amorphous
photovoltaic cells embedded into a bituminous
membrane.The collectors cover 100% of the
membrane surface, maximising generation and
performing well in low light.Visitors will also see the
General Fix

non-penetrative roof fastening system for PV amorphous modules, crystalline

panels and other equipment. Typical build-ups will be displayed: Hydrolite (lightweight),
Hydrosoil (bio-diverse), Hydropack (pre- planted modular) and Hydrobrown (brown roof)
designs. www.axter.co.uk
Enquiry No 8
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remmers mAke mixinG simPLe with innoVAtiVe new PACkAGinG
With the increasing demands for the safe
disposal of packaging, Remmers continue to
lead the way in innovative packaging solutions
by reducing the impact on the environment
when it comes to disposal.
The task - how can we make mixing resins
and hardeners fool proof ? The solution is
brilliantly simple deliver the products in a
multi-chamber bag.
With this new bag mixing errors are now
impossible.The components are packaged in
the current mixing ratio in a single plastic bag separated by a plastic clip which when removed;
the two components in the closed bag can be safely and cleanly mixed by kneading. It takes
less than 60 seconds. After mixing, the contents of the bag are cleanly squeezed out through a
screw-on nozzle just by rolling up the bag.You do not need any tools for mixing and contact
with skin is avoided.That not only reduces packaging waste but also any health risks.
www.remmers.co.uk
Enquiry No 9
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eCobuiLd 2012
Armourcoat will be exhibiting at Ecobuild in March (stand S571,
ExCeL London, 20-22 March) the worlds biggest event for
sustainable design, construction and the built environment.
As an industry leader, Armourcoat recognizes its obligation
to manufacture green products. Core product lines are made
from natural minerals, predominately pre-consumer recycled
marble which can account for up to 40% of the product recipe.
Reduction of the companys carbon footprint has been realized
in 2012 with the introduction of region specific pre-cast
manufacturing in the USA, Middle East and Far East.
Last year Armourcoat introduced Ductal

from Lafarge - a
revolutionary ultra-high performance cement composite
material with outstanding characteristics that are unique in the
world of mineral building materials. Ductal will be presented
at the show, alongside the stunning range of decorative surface
solutions from Armourcoat. www.armourcoat.com
Enquiry No 5
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dALLmer At eCobuiLd 2012
DALLMER LTD. one of the
countrys innovators and a
specialist in draining water
from all around buildings, will
be showing a wide range of
its products on Stand S30 at
Ecobuild 2012 on 20th to 22nd
March at ExCel in Londons
docklands. With the continuing
interest in energy conservation
from the public, the industry
and from Government, Ecobuild
is expected to be a vibrant
occasion and its billing as the
worlds biggest event dedicated to
sustainable design, construction
and the built environment seems
well justified. DALLMER LTD. will show products from their
hugely diverse range, all of which, they are proud to say are
made just 300 miles from the ExCel exhibition venue.That
means a major reduction to the carbon-footprint generated
by transport. On show will be their enhanced CeraLine linear
shower drain range, RenovaDrain, to reduce the cost of roof
refurbishment as well as StauSafe flood protection products.
www.dallmer.com
Enquiry No 10
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buiLdinG reGuLAtions ComPLiAnCe testinG
with bsriA At eCobuiLd
BSRIA provides an independent nationwide, one-stop-shop to prove
compliance with Building Regulations. Their accredited services along
with experience from thousands of tests help all types of buildings
pass first time and ensure
certificates are recognised by
Building Control.Tests include
Airtightness to Part L in both
domestic and commercial
buildings, Acoustics for Part
E on party walls and floors
and Ventilation assessment on
systems to Part F. As Building
Regulations get more complex
and demanding, builders
along with designers, need
good guidance and accredited
testing to get them through
the Regulations, BSRIA can offer this service. Furthermore BSRIA
Instrument Solutions can provide a full range of UKAS calibrated
instrumentation for either hire or purchase from a number of
different leading manufacturers to help demonstrate a system
performance or the buildings fabric integrity.
BSRIA can also offer other supporting services which include
Thermal imaging service for the evaluation of a building fabric to
look for any abnormalities such as thermal bridging, BREEAM, Code
for Sustainable Homes and Ska assessment, Energy Performance
Certificates (EPC) and Display Energy Certificate (DEC) assessments.
Visit BSRIA on stand N1620 at Ecobuild, 20-22 March at Londons
ExCel. www.bis.fm
Enquiry No 11
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no other rAinwAter sYstem hAs A FootPrint
Quite Like rAinLine
Rainlines carbon footprint is significantly lower than many
rainwater systems on the market, making it the ideal
choice when sustainability is a key requirement. Combined
with high performance and
competitive pricing Rainline
is one of the most effective
solutions for the control of
rain drainage on all types of
buildings. Rainlines polyester
coated galvanised steel
construction offers minimal
thermal movement and UV
stability. It will not crack, fade,
blister or peel, is highly resistant
to corrosion and virtually
maintenance free. Available in
10 standard high build polyester colours the finish of which
is guaranteed for 15years, Rainline is also available in natural
copper and Aluzinc. At the end of its natural life, Rainline
can be recycled further underpinning its carbon footprint
and whole life costing credentials. See the complete Rainline
range on the Lindab stand at Ecobuild Stand No S1920.
www.lindab.co.uk
Enquiry No 6
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DuraI Uk Ltd, perfect fIooring soIutions
www.duauk.co.uk
noCdua.co.uk
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One of the UKs leading testing bodies, Chiltern Dynamics will
be promoting a better understanding of the impact of changes
to Approved Document L (ADL) on air tightness requirements
for all new buildings. Its Energy Services Department is fully
accredited by UKAS, ATTMA and BINDT to offer air tightness
testing of all building types.
Its knowledgeable engineers will be on hand to answer specific
questions on how to prepare for the changes which require
improved air tightness performance and more tests.They
will also discuss additional services, including pre-completion
sound testing, noise surveys for planning requirements, energy
assessments (SAP, SBEM, EPC, BREAM, Code for Sustainable
Homes), thermal modelling and thermography. Free Technical
Information Sheets on both air and sound testing will be
available on the stand.Visitors may also register for free webinars on air tightness testing, taking
place throughout 2012. Chiltern Dynamics and its parent Chiltern International Fire are part of
the BM TRADA Group. www.chilternfire.co.uk
Enquiry No 15
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AnCon to exhibit soLutions to heAt Loss in buiLdinGs At eCobuiLd 2012
And AnnounCes An ALLiAnCe with briCk mAnuFACturer ibstoCk
ecobuIld
Ancon Building Products is joining other leading manufacturers of sustainable, energy-efficient
construction solutions and showcasing its range at Ecobuild 2012. Stand number N1110 will
address the important issue of heat loss through thermal
bridging. It will feature Ancons extensive range of low
thermal conductivity cavity wall ties, which includes
the unique basalt-fibre TeploTie. Also on display will be
a range of Thermal Breaks for use at other locations
where the insulated building envelope is interrupted,
such as balconies and brickwork support brackets.
Ancon will be joined on stand N1110 by Ibstock. This
Ancon-Ibstock alliance, specifically for Ecobuild 2012,
brings together two areas of expertise from within
the masonry sector. Brick is the UKs most popular cladding material by some margin, and
this collaboration provides visitors with an opportunity to discuss project performance and
aesthetics on a single exhibition stand. www.ancon.co.uk
Enquiry No 14
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ChiLtern dYnAmiCs
dow buiLdinG soLutions to introduCe new
GenerAtion rooF insuLAtion At eCobuiLd 2012
Dow Building Solutions manufacturer of STYROFOAM extruded
polystyrene (XPS) insulation - will use Ecobuild 2012 to introduce
its latest generation insulation for inverted roofing, XENERGY
SL, on stand N1251.
XENERGY offers the
established properties of
STYROFOAM including
durability and moisture
resistance - alongside
significantly improved
lambda values thanks to
the addition of infrared
technology.
The launch comes hot
on the heels of recent
improvements to thermal
conductivity across the
existing STYROFOAM-A
range.Thermal conductivity of STYROFOAM-A - which includes
ROOFMATE-A, FLOORMATE-A and PERIMATE DI-A products has
already been improved by 0.002W/mK, enabling users to achieve
lower U-values from the same thicknesses of insulation.
www.styrofoam.co.uk
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Cembrit brinGs Low enVironmentAL imPACt rooFinG And
CLAddinG to eCobuiLd!
Exhibiting as part of the Danish Pavilion,
Cembrit will be showcasing its broad
range of natural and sustainable pitched
roofing and cladding products at
Ecobuild 2012. On stand N1430 visitors
to the show will be able to see key
products from Cembrits renowned
natural slate range as well as the
companys recently environmentally
rated fibre cement slate products.
To complete the products on show
cladding products suitable for all types
of architectural building project will also
be on the stand. www.cembrit.co.uk
Enquiry No 17
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Specially designed roller bearings allow for quiet, easy
opening and closing of the door. This unique roller system
operates above the header support bar that spans the top
of the enclosure.
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nibe enerGY sYstems At eCobuiLd 2012
NIBE Energy Systems Ltd., one of the countrys innovators
in the development and supply of domestic and commercial
renewable energy heating systems, will be showing a wide
range of its products on Stand S3210 at Ecobuild 2012 on
20th to 22nd March at ExCel in Londons docklands. NIBE
will be launching their new F1345 advanced ground source
heat pump specifically designed for large residential and
commercial installations.The NIBE F1345 is manufactured in
four sizes: these feature outputs of 24, 30, 40 and 60kW.The
docking possibility of the new ground source heat pump is up
to 540kW in a cascade system.With the NIBE MODBUS 40
accessory, the new NIBE F1345 ground source heat pump can
be controlled via a BMS system and there are other accessories
available such as pool, GSM remote control, active cooling and
solar. NIBE Energy Systems Ltd. will show a complete range of
the companys systems designed to supply energy for central
heating and hot water supply using exhaust air from the home,
from air in the outside atmosphere, from ground sources and
will also include NIBE Solar Thermal. www.nibe.co.uk
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ecobuIld
smArt At eCobuiLd 2012
Smart Architectural Aluminium has
announced that they are to exhibit at this
years Ecobuild Exhibition, held at London
Excel from 20th to 22nd March. This will
be the first time that the South West based
systems supplier has been involved with the
show, so why chose to this year to exhibit?
Eddie Robinson, Smarts Managing Director
explains, Like Ecobuild, Smart has grown a
great deal in the last two years. This event provides an ideal platform to talk to the industry about where we are now and where we are planning to be in
the future. We have three strong messages that are very relevant to both sustainable building and the Ecobuild audience. First is our corporate commitment
towards the environment and to work towards a 100% carbon neutral production operation. Second, the energy efficiency savings our products offer
through improved thermal performance, and lastly is the sustainable nature of aluminium as a construction material. As a leading systems supplier, we fully
recognise our responsibility towards protecting the environment and also to minimising the impact of our activities. We take this commitment very seriously,
which is why we are the first systems company to operate and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Systems and BS OHAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety accreditations.
Smart will also be exhibiting a selection of their latest energy efficient profile systems. Among these will be Greenstar, an ultra low U value commercial
window capable of achieving a U value of 1.0 W/mK. Visitors will also be able to view the Alitherm 800 W.E.R. A rated window. The Evolution steel
replacement window that is ideal for large scale heritage applications. Smart will also be exhibiting their unique Smart Wall thermally broken, shop-front
screen and door. Smart Wall is the UKs first fully-thermally broken shop-front system and also the first fully thermally broken aluminium door to be
successfully security tested to LPS 1175 level 2 and EN 1627 level 3. Visit Stand N210 in the North Hall at Ecobuild. www.smartsystems.co.uk
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Find the inspiration for your perfect kitchen.
With more colours, textures and designs, it has
to be Caesarstone.
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kitchen to life...
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kemPer sYstem set to eduCAte
eCobuiLd on soLVent-Free
Liquid waterproofing specialist Kemper System will be exhibiting at Ecobuild
for the first time this year (Stand S2016) as part of a strategic marketing
communications drive to educate the marketplace about its eco-friendly and
effective roofing solutions.
The move follows the growing success of the companys innovative Kemperol
2K-PUR solvent-free system, the first solvent-free wet-on-wet cold liquid
waterproofing system available on the UK market. Based on an 80% castor-
oil formulation derived from sustainable sources, the liquid system also
incorporates a flexible non-woven fleece manufactured using a 25% recycled
plastic bottle content.
Offered with a 20-year warranty, the ground-breaking system offers
exceptional, durable waterproofing, that bonds to almost any substrate to
create a totally seamless, monolithic, U/V stable, elastomeric membrane that
cannot delaminate. Kemperol 2K-PUR offers an effective solution for both
new builds and refurbishment projects. As it is solvent and fume-free there is
no need to evacuate occupied buildings, allowing work to continue without
disruption. The waterproofing system can be applied on top of most existing
roofing material so can even help to prevent excessive waste being sent to landfill. Kemper Systems stand will offer visitors an opportunity to watch video demonstrations of
how the system is applied and see the results on recent high profile projects including Londons Guildhall. And they will also be able to learn more about its suitability for a wide
variety of applications including a root resistant base for green roofs and living wall projects and a waterproofing material for wind turbines. Alongside the Kemperol 2K-PUR
system, Kemper System will also be exhibiting its Stratex Warm Roof System; a completely integrated warm roof system that incorporates primers, vapour barrier, insulation and
waterproofing with a range of optional surfacing. Featuring a rigid PIR insulation board with a unique tongue and groove interlocking joint, the system significantly reduces cold
bridging and gives a much smoother surface finish. www.kemper-system.com/UK/eng
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soLArLux exhibits At eCobuiLd stAnd no n240
ecobuIld ecobuIld
mArket LeAder steiCo widens its uk ProduCt rAnGe
Solarlux Systems Ltd of Welwyn Garden City will be at the popular
EcoBuild Exhibition at Excel in March. Solarlux manufacture folding doors,
wintergardens, balcony glazing systems and glass canopies. Their stand
will feature balcony glazing - the SL25, SL25XXL and parapet glazing the
SL45, it will also feature the SL97, a wood and aluminium folding door,
which is the most thermally efficient folding door on the market today
and the SL82, aluminium folding glass door which is unique in that it gives
the appearance
of a continuous
glass facade due
to the stepped
glazing and slim
external frame.
The SL82 has
been awarded
the red dot
and iF Design
Award and is
suitable for both
domestic as well
as commercial installations. Solarlux products also include contemporary
wintergardens, there are 4 in the range, a range of folding doors in wood,
aluminium and wood/aluminium, glass canopies, glazed curtain walling and
horizontal sliding walls. www.solarlux.couk
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STEICO, Europes market leading manufacturer of wood fibre
insulation and sustainable construction products, introduces several
new developments at Ecobuild 2012 on its STEICO UK Stand No
S1211. Alongside its existing ranges of I Joists,Wall Studs, Laminated
Veneer Lumber and flexible & rigid wood fibre insulation panels
STEICO announce
the UK launch of
STEICOtop and
STEICOzell together
with the STEICO
Ecological Roof
concept; a truly
sustainable room
in the roof option
for comfortable and
healthy living in new
build applications.
All STEICO products use certified sustainable materials which provide
top quality and performance while reducing CO2 emissions and saving
money by lowering energy consumption. STEICO wood fibre insulation
and engineered timber products meet all new UK and EU legislation
and help meet new Part L requirements and the Code for Sustainable
Homes. www.steico.co.uk
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CoiLLte PAneL ProduCts to showCAse
innoVAtion At eCobuiLd 2012
Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of development at Coillte
Panel Products. For Ecobuild in March 2012, the company will be
showcasing the full range of wood-based panel products from its market
leading brands, SmartPly OSB and Medite MDF.
Recognised as the benchmark for quality, consistency and performance,
the programme of significant investment Coillte Panel Products dedicates
to its brands is continually successful in bringing new and innovative
products to market. Such advances include thicker Medite Premier, up
to 45mm, Medite Ultralite, a new lightweight MDF worthy of the Medite
name, and SmartPly SiteProtect, the pre-primed OSB product developed
specifically for site hoarding and security installations.
Medite Tricoya, the brand new extreme, durable MDF from Medite
Europe and Accsys Technologies, will also feature on the Coillte Panel
Products Ecobuild stand.There are fantastic new design and application
possibilities offered by the marriage of acetylated wood fibre with the
manufacturing technology of Medite MDF, said Medite Tricoya product
manager Peter Clifton.With a potential service life of 60 years according
to BRE, Medite Tricoya is set to inspire composite product manufacturers,
designers, architects and the construction industry
alike, opening up new possibilities and solutions
which could not previously have been delivered
by a wood product. This industrys changing and
were showing exactly how.
Medite MDF and SmartPly OSB are part of Coillte,
the Irish forestry and forest products company
which owns 442,000 hectares of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
certified forest. Coillte Panel Products is one of the only wood-based
panel product manufacturers which use the very trees they grow to
make high quality FSC certified products, providing customers with vital
reassurance in security of supply unlikely to be found elsewhere. Visit
www.medite-europe.com, www.smartply.com, and www.meditetricoya.
com for more product information, contact Coillte Panel Products UK
sales and marketing team on 01322 424900, or see them at Ecobuild
2012 stand number S1225. www.coillte.ie
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imPressiVe rAnGe oF innoVAtions on
both sChueCo stAnds At eCobuiLd
Schueco UK, the lead sponsor of Ecobuild 2012, has major
stands (N2940 and S310) in both halls. In addition to its
solar energy products, Schueco is showing examples of its
aluminium and steel systems, some of which are new to the
UK and all of which underline its status as a world-class
company. Solar-enabled systems on show include two
aluminium faade systems incorporating Schueco ProSol
TF+ thin-film PV technology, together with a ProSol-
enabled brise soleil. Schueco's unique ERC 50 Renovation
Faade is being shown for the first time in the UK, as is
the Janisol Arte insulated steel renovation window from
Schueco Jansen. The latter recently won a Gold Design
Award at Frances leading building exhibition, Batimat 2011.
A heavily insulated door and faade that meet PassivHaus
standards emphasise Schuecos commitment to energy
efficiency, while Schueco ASS 77 PD.NI, the first in a new
range of 'panoramic' motorised sliding doors, demonstrates
the company's continuing quest for innovation.
www.schueco.com
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ecobuIld
ALteCniC LAunChes next GenerAtion
heAtinG interFACe units
Altecnic is introducing the UKs next generation of centralised
intelligent water management systems to market, as it officially
launches its technologically advanced Heating Interface Unit
(HIU) at ecobuild.
The new compact and lightweight unit, which features electronic
controls, compensated heating temperatures and insulated
covers, can help consultants, architects and plumbing specialists
meet Part L of UK Building Regulations, which regulates energy
consumption and the carbon footprint of buildings.
Altecnic sales director, Chris Ramster commented: As market
leaders were continually looking at ways to drive the industry
into new and emerging markets. The UK Heat Interface Unit
market is relatively new, and mainly utilises European products
that have changed little in twenty years. Weve invested in
bringing new products to market that offer significant technical
and performance improvements over these older existing
products and make conforming to Part L easier and more
straight forward. www.altecnic.co.uk
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steLrAd winninG eCobuiLd APPeArAnCe!
Ecobuild is an exciting opportunity
for visitors to see the wide range of
radiators in the Stelrad range all in one
place and a chance for visitors to win
two tickets to the England v Belgium
match at Wembley later in the year!
Europes favourite radiator manufacturer
offers the highest quality products, the
widest range of sizes and models on
the market and offers a huge selection
from stock. Its Compact and Elite ranges
are universally acknowledged and its
premium panel radiators, its wide range
of LST radiators, its decorative and towel rail ranges offer installers and specifiers the best
selection of options available. Stelrad will be launching a brand new radiator concept on its
stand at Ecobuild the first unveiling of a new energy efficient radiator targeted at new build
projects and developers it has to be seen! www.stelrad.com
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GLAzinG Vision At eCobuiLd
Glazing Vision is the UKs largest
manufacturer of premium Glass Rooflight
solutions. All Glazing Vision rooflights are
hand made in the companys factory in the
UK. Glazing Visions international department
continues to flourish and the company has
now installed all over the world, providing
natural daylight and ventilation in some of the
most prestigious buildings. From a Flushglaze
fixed rooflight in Kuwait to a Sliding over roof
rooflight in Paris, to a Sliding box rooflight
in New York. Glazing Vision has designed
innovative rooflights to withstand the most
severe climates. In 2011 Glazing Vision achieved ISO14001 and retained its ISO9001 status as
well as adding a CHAS accreditation for its health and safety procedures. Visit Glazing Vision at
Ecobuild at Stand S24. www.glazing-vision.co.uk
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Delivering Tomorrows Energy
Effciency... today
Call: +44 (0) 1656 868 400
Email: rockshell@rockwool.co.uk
Visit: www.rockshell.uk.com
RockShell is a patented modular wall system that
meets future energy effciency requirements,
today. An innovative system for constructing the
load bearing walls of low-rise buildings, RockShell
combines the requirements for sustainable
lightweight constructions with optimal energy
performance, effcient installation processes and
high levels of technical support.
Use RockShell to beneft from:
Typical U-Value of 0.14
Passivhaus Inst. certified
Minimised thermal bridges
Increased air-tightness
Reduced wall thickness
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wiLo uP Front And
PersonAL At eCobuiLd!
Visitors to Ecobuild will have the
opportunity to see a range of
Wilo high efficiency pumps up
front and personal! Including the
first opportunity to see some
newcomers that will offer new
opportunities for installers and
specifies to save energy and reduce
carbon emissions.Wilo offers
the widest range of pumps and pumping systems from small circulating pumps for domestic
central heating and air conditioning up to large commercial pumps for heating, air conditioning,
pressure boosting, sewage and grey water pumping the range is massive. Drop by the Wilo
stand to meet the knowledgeable Wilo team and discuss your pumping requirements or visit
www.wilo.co.uk to get a feel for the range and to quest information.
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Forbo showCAses the worLds most sustAinAbLe
FLoor CoVerinG For todAYs interiors
Manufactured using an
unrivalled 97% natural raw
materials - 70% of which
are rapidly renewable - and
with 40% recycled content,
Marmoleum, the market leading
linoleum brand from Forbo
Flooring Systems, is the most
natural and sustainable floor
covering for todays interiors.
Visitors to Forbos Ecobuild stand (No.S630) will have the opportunity to
interact first hand with the natural, harvestable raw ingredients that give
Marmoleum its unsurpassed sustainability, such as linseed oil derived from
the flax plant, and rosin and responsibly sourced wood flour which provide
Marmoleums strength, flexibility, colourfastness and smooth surface.
Whilst Marmoleum responds to all ecological concerns and meets the
most demanding sustainability briefs, the colour walls on Forbos stand
will clearly demonstrate that its comprehensive colour offer and array of
versatile designs also delivers in aesthetic terms.
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/environment
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Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) has completed the delivery of a major
mechanical and electrical (M&E) scheme at Crown Woods College, in Greenwich,
demonstrating the multitude of advantages that offsite prefabrication can bring to enable
a more sustainable, safer and efficient way of delivering building services solutions.
Designed by Nicholas Hare Architects and built by main contractor Balfour Beatty, the
new 48 million secondary school, part of the Phase One 100 million Greenwich
Council Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme, features nine buildings linked by
external covered walkways.The facility has been organised into three colleges or ''schools
within a school" with 450 pupils each. In addition there is a post 16 college that will
also accommodate 450 students. At Crown Woods College, BBES Modular Systems +
division has designed and supplied multi-service 3D corridor modules that incorporate
full M&E services as well as operating as air conditioning ducts for the classrooms. Lined
with acoustic foam, the air path fulfils the design noise criteria to create an ideal learning
environment for this cutting edge new facility.
Using the latest lean construction methods and off-site fabrication techniques, BBES has
delivered the completed 3D modules and modular risers installed on site for an efficient
and safe installation. Manufactured by BBES at its Modular Systems + facility, this allowed
site construction to run concurrently, making significant savings on the project timeframe.
Utilising the innovative methods of the Modular Systems + facility in Wednesbury, BBES
is able to maximise project efficiency whilst ensuring quality management is maintained
throughout each process. The modular arrangement also eliminates material wastage,
helping to maintain projects sustainable targets and provide significant cost and time
benefits compared to traditional installations.
Through a series of workshops we worked with the design team, the architect Nicholas
Hare Architects LLP and BBES project team to engineer the ideal solution for the services
and air circulation components, commented Mark Hammonds of BBESs Modular Systems
+.By utilising an offsite prefabrication approach we have been able to deliver components
in a much more efficient, sustainable and safer way.
We are continuously improving and developing ideas from previous projects and the team
is currently discussing further use of modularisation at further Greenwich Building Schools
for the Future projects, including Plumstead Manor and Eltham Hill Schools. Despite being
a mix of new build and refurbishment, the plan is to maximise modularisation on these
schemes to help achieve Zero Harm strategy, commented BBESs Project Manager Simon
Stothard.
The successful completion of the Crown Woods College project further demonstrates
BBESs ability to deliver complex M&E schemes safely, efficiently and sustainably whilst
meeting targeted occupation dates. www.bbsel.com
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bbes uses oFFsite m&e PreFAbriCAtion to
suCCessFuLLY deLiVer GreenwiCh bsF ProjeCt
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Gilgen Door Systems has supplied and installed an elegant curved sliding door at Tate St Ives, as part of the refurbishment of
the main entrance.
Working with London based Evans and Shalev Architects and the gallery, Gilgen supplied a curved sliding door together with an
internal single sliding door. The specification required a practical door solution which not only allowed exceptional pedestrian
throughput, but would also blend seamlessly with the existing elegant, curved facade and upper level architectural glass features
of the building. Additionally, the outer doors were required to withstand hurricane force Atlantic winds and the affects of salt
water. Gilgen recommended an external curved sliding door and an internal single sliding door to replace the existing swing
doors to fully meet the criteria.
GiLGen CurVed sLidinG door soLVes
ArChiteCturAL ChALLenGe At tAte st iVes
The bespoke curved sliding door was manufactured to fit the
existing building faade and installed to enclose the existing
porch area of the entrance. The striking, 3m x 3m all glass,
convex curved sliding door has a radius of 6.3m giving a clear
walk through area of 3.2m enabling visitors to pass through with
ease, even at extremely busy times.
Gilgen also recommended laminated glass and a marine paint
finish to withstand the affects of the weather and salt water
and installed a special Y designed tracking system to enable the
stone paving to be laid right up to the doors. The existing swing
doors have been replaced with a single sliding door. This door
also maximizes the clear walk through area of the doorway
and provides a comfortable inner entrance for visitors. Both
installations fully meet BS7036 regulations and requirements
under the Disability Discriminations Act.
The Gilgen SRM curved sliding door is available in either convex
or concave configuration with radii to meet any specification.
They can be supplied in full or half circle configurations and the
self supporting steel structure guarantees seamless integration
into existing architecture. Safety features include auto-reverse
and safety stopping mechanisms and fail safe functions open
the door in the event of an emergency making it suitable for
emergency exit routes.
The SLX sliding door system is technologically advanced, ensuring
safety, reliability and practicality. Both systems exceed current
industry legislation, meet BS7036 and requirements set out in the
Disability Discrimination Act.
Gilgen Door Systems has over 80 years international experience
in the design, manufacture and installation of a leading range of
commercial and industrial door systems. With regional centres
across the UK, Gilgen also offers a nationwide maintenance and
repair service and is a member of the Automatic Door Suppliers
Association (ADSA). www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk

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NeWS NeWS
VekA Goes LArGe For FensterbAu 12
VEKA plc is set to double its presence at Fensterbau when it returns to the international
event this year. The system supplier is taking twice the floorspace for its second showing
at Nrnberg on March 21-24 on the strength of its debut there in 2010. Sales &
Marketing Director Colin Torley said: The show has proved itself to be the main event
for the UK industry. It was a great success for us last time and now we aim to build on
that in 2012. VEKA will not only be showing its existing products, including the Infinity
recycled PVC-U system, but also many from the Halo brand as a result of last years
acquisition which saw VEKA emerge as the largest manufacturer of PVC-U window
profile in the UK market.
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hAmbLeside dAneLAw APPoint drYseAL mAnAGer
Marketing of Hambleside Danelaws
GRP roofing systems has received a
significant boost with the appointment
of Andy Fell as the companys new
Dryseal Manager. Andy brings to
Hambleside extensive experience of
installing GRP flat roofing products
since 1984 and fitting Dryseal as a
contractor since the mid 1990's. His
new brief is to secure a larger profile
for Dryseal and especially the RibTec
membrane within the roofing market.
Manufactured in the UK by a British company, the Dryseal GRP component based
roofing system for flat and low pitched roofs comes with the easy Fit and Finish
installation encapsulating the roof with a single material. It has been available as a
proven solution for new build and refurbishment projects for over 20 years.
www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk
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CGi internAtionAL inVests in
teChniCAL inFrAstruCture
Ahead of the CPR (Construction Product
Regulation) coming into force in 2013,
CGI International, manufacturer of
the Pyroguard range of products, has
committed to further investment in its
technical support infrastructure the first
step of which is the appointment of Trevor
Crossley as Technical Administrator.
This new position has been created to
specifically support preparations for
the UKs move to CPR. Trevor will be
responsible for the maintenance and distribution of technical document evidence
as well as the provision of expertise, both internally and through CGIs customers
and contacts across the country. Joining the head office team in Haydock, UK,
Trevor will work closely with the existing technical team to maintain certifications
and coordinate the implementation of CGI Internationals CE licensing protocol.
Moving to CGI International after 11 years at Ultraframe,Trevor brings extensive
expertise in product development, project management and technical training.This
means Trevor is well placed to ensure customers are effectively supported and
prepared for the forthcoming changes. www.pyroguard.eu
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riGisYstems LAunChes new eConomY rAnGe oF ProFiLed
CLAddinG
Designed to meet the increasing demand for
cost-effective profiled cladding, RigiSystems
S-Type Economy profiles are suitable for both
roof and wall applications.They offer very
flexible design options, can be smooth or
crimp curved and are available with a range
of profiled closure pieces, flashings and mitred
units. Available materials include steel and
aluminium, and the S-Type Economy is available
with the full range of RigiSystems paint finishes
as well as mill finish aluminium.The traditional
yet stylish look of these profiles, combined
with extremely competitive pricing, makes
them ideally suited to contemporary cladding
requirements. www.rigisystems.org
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LiVinG wALLs reLiAbLe And
sustAinAbLe
Critics of living wall systems who claim that living
walls are too vulnerable and are not truly sustainable
are wrong, says Sean Farrell of Mobilane.The
comment comes as Mobilane celebrates six years
without a single failure for its WallPlanter system
across Europe, which was launched in 2005.
The market for living walls is relatively new, yet has
suffered negative publicity due to the failure of a
few high profile examples. However, criticism fails
to take into account the development of successful
systems which are robust, efficient and sustainable and
which are supported by warrantees and maintenance
packages.
One of the highest profile WallPlanter living wall
system thrives at the O2 arena in London.The wall,
which is one of the biggest in the country, was installed in January 2007 and is a verdant testament to the viability of well designed and maintained living walls.To
date, none of the plants have needed to be replaced.
Mobilane recently introduced the LivePanel modular system, which has been developed with a view to ensuring a lightweight construction suitable for all buildings,
together with an environment and substrate in which plants can thrive. LivePanel presents the market with the most flexible system for decorating exterior or
interior walls with a wide range of plants. LivePanel consists of individual sections which are fixed to the wall or building using a lightweight aluminium frame.These
sections can be cut to any shape or size, making them extremely flexible and suited to a wide range of applications. www.mobilane.co.uk
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hAPPY birthdAY mAPei 75 YeArs oF exCeLLenCe
On the 15th February 2012 Mapei will celebrate their 75th
anniversary. From humble beginnings Mapei has grown
from a small family business into a multinational operation,
becoming one of the worlds leading manufacturers of
adhesives and chemical products for the building industry.
Established in 1937 just outside of Milan, it was here that
Mapeis foundations and values were created.These values
encompass creativity, competence, passion and flexibility
and are still promoted within the company today. It is these
basic principles that continue to influence the companys
success and accounts for their annual 1.9 billion euro
turnover from across its 68 subsidiaries -with 58 plants,
in 27 countries, across five continents.The UK is home to
Mapei's 47th manufacturing plant worldwide, based in Halesowen. Mapei first entered
the UK market in 1989 with the aim to maximise their proximity, fulfil the UKs local
market needs and to reduce logistic costs. In this time Mapei has advanced in the UK
to have a major prominence in the ceramic and soft flooring markets.
www.mapei.co.uk
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ORDER NUMBER ON
PROOFS AND INVOICE
Client
Description
Type Area
Stannah Lifts
Commercial Advert Lift Services
Full page H297 x W230 mm
Publication
Issue
S/O No.
ATB Magazine
December 2011
20590
Meet the family
www.stannahlifts.co.uk
Europes busiest station.
Nine lifts where there were none.
Smooth journeys, happy passengers.
What can a Stannah
bespoke lift do for you?
Passenger Escalators and Platform Goods and Lift Bespoke Lift Service
Lifts Moving Walkways Lifts Service Lifts Refurbishment Lifts and Repair
Project: The installation of 9 bespoke passenger lifts where previously there
were none
Location: Clapham Junction Europes busiest station with more than
180 trains per hour and over 430,000 passengers a day using 17 platforms
Client: Network Rail
Principal Contractor: Osborne
Lift: Bespoke solutions for a unique site. Each 16-person two-stop hydraulic lift
was designed by Stannah. Partially glazed lift cars travel within the 50% glazed
shafts allowing light to flood in. Each lift has a dedicated motor-room, with Bucher
hydraulic power packs and drives, ensuring smooth journeys and accurate levelling
Result: This historic station, first opened in 1863, has been the focus of the
government-funded Access for All programme delivered by Network Rail.
The programme aims to ensure that all travellers have step-free access to this
hub of the rail network
Call Stannah on 01264 3390900
NeWS
new broChure
exPerienCe the Art oF
LAndsCAPinG with the
drAmAtiC eFFeCt oF
stone... nAturALLY
With over 140 years
experience in the decorative
aggregates sector, Long Rake
Spar has gained national status
as one of the UKs largest
suppliers of hard landscaping
products. Long Rake Spar
products are stocked by
Builders Merchants and Garden
Centres and landscape centres
throughout the UK, with their
comprehensive ranges being
used for numerous applications. With time being a precious commodity for
many of Long Rake Spar retailers, they have taken the initiative in designing
this new product catalogue to feature fully EPOS friendly barcodes for their
full product range. Each products barcode is featured alongside a brief
overview of the specifics of each product enabling customers to directly
generate orders from their Epos system, thereby streamlining their ordering
process whilst avoiding any manual entry errors. www.longrakespar.co.uk
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6.5m inVestment to trAnsForm oPerAtinG
eFFiCienCY And inCreAse CAPACitY
Superglass, the UKs leading independent manufacturer of glass fibre insulation
solutions, today announces that it will commence a 6.5m capital expenditure
programme at its Stirling manufacturing plant in March next year with completion
scheduled for March 2013.The investment will substantially improve the operating
efficiency of the plant and increase production capacity. It involves phased
upgrades and modifications to existing machinery in seven different process
areas and, once fully implemented, has the potential to deliver aggregate annual
operating cost savings of up to 3.6 million.
The expenditure will also improve product quality, increase production capacity
and increase product compression.The funding for the capital investment
programme was obtained following the completion last week of an 8.0m
equity fundraising and a capital restructuring which reduced bank debt to 5.1m.
Scottish Enterprise also awarded Superglass a Regional Selective Assistance grant
of up to 2 million.
Superglass Chief Executive Officer Alex McLeod, said The capital expenditure
programme is much needed and will substantially improve the manufacturing
capability and competitiveness of our plant. We have identified a number of
areas where we can upgrade our processes and equipment to deliver real
operating efficiency gains and combine that with improved product quality for
our customers. Our plant is currently operating at near to full capacity on some
product lines and this investment will provide us with the ability to increase
output by a further 10 per cent once completed. www.superglass.co.uk
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kinGsPAn heAds For net-zero enerGY
Kingspan Groups own Head Office in Kingscourt, Ireland has been
able to take a major step along the road to net-zero energy with the
installation of the Kingspan Roof PowerPanel System. 1000m
2
of the
state of the art photovoltaic modules have been installed by certified
PV Installer, Northeast Electrical to more than offset the total annual
electricity usage of the Group offices in what is thought to be one
of the largest PV installations in Ireland. The 130kWp system, which
comprises of five hundred and fifty three 235Wp Yingli crystalline
PV modules, is expected to generate circa 100,000 kWh per annum.
Similar systems have already been installed at Kingspan Insulations
manufacturing facility in Pembridge and Kingspan Insulated Panels plant
in Holywell. Commissioned and approved by ESB on the 10th October,
the Kingscourt system took just 2 weeks to complete, and is predicted
to save around 52,500Kg/CO2 per annum.
www.kingspanpowerpanel.com
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NeWS
ViCtAuLiC LAunChes
innoVAtiVe new website
NeWS
Victaulic, the global leader in the production of mechanical pipe joining
and fire protection systems, announces today the launch of its redesigned
website. The website redesign will create a more pleasant user experience
with optimized search functions, customer profile options and ease of
access to product information, and will showcase Victaulic projects around
the world.
The new site offers easier download capabilities and more prominent
display of vital information, while the secure, customized user profile will
provide product and literature updates to Victaulic customers in real time.
The user experience has been improved with the addition of enhanced
search capabilities as well as information detailed by market and product,
providing Victaulic customers with quick solutions to their pipe joining and
fire protection needs. Victaulic engineering solutions and tools have also
been optimized on the site to provide owners, engineers, contractors and
industry bodies and associations with key insight into Victaulic solutions,
including safety, reliability and productivity.
The new website was designed with great engagement from customers
across the globe and across industries where we operate, said Eric Luftig, director of marketing, communications and training with Victaulic. With
improved server and hosting capabilities, customers will have quick, reliable and easy access to information about the products and services offered
by Victaulic facilities located around the world. The new design integrates with social media and real time news, and can be accessed through mobile
devices and popular tablet formats.
Founded in 1925,Victaulic has its global headquarters located in Easton, Pennsylvania, United
States. Victaulic has 11 international manufacturing facilities and 20 major distribution hubs,
and employs more than 3,500 people worldwide. Victaulic develops products and services
for some of the world's most demanding markets, including oil, gas and chemical; mining;
power generation; water and wastewater treatment; and military and marine systems; as
well as commercial building and fire protection applications. Victaulic products are available
in 103 countries. A mechanical joint is comprised of four elements: grooved pipe, the
coupling housings, a pair of nuts and bolts and the rubber gasket ring. This gasket is pressure
responsive and is encased by the coupling housing when it engages in the groove around the
circumference of the pipe. The gasket then creates a seal unified joint that is enhanced when
the system is pressurized.
The Victaulic system provides many mechanical design features that are useful in systems
exposed to earthquake conditions. The flexibility of Victaulic flexible grooved-pipe couplings
reduces the transmission of stresses through a piping system, while the gasket damps vibration. When flexibility is not desired, rigid couplings
can be used. Both flexible and rigid couplings provide discontinuity at each joint, which helps minimize pipeline stresses generated during seismic
movement. www.victaulic.com
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introduCinG trACkit, A new susPension sYstem
From the shoPkit GrouP
TracKit, is an extremely versatile track suspension system providing
mobility and flexibility to the presentation of banners and graphics,
sliding panels/room dividers, shelving and clothing displays. Trackit can
facilitate different types of elements to be hung at different heights
along straight or curved sections of track and repositioned easily and
is proving to be a popular display solution for Receptions, Galleries,
Retail interiors, Window displays, Home, Hotels and the rest of the
Leisure industry.
TracKit can be wall or ceiling fixed and is available with a choice
of single, twin or triple tracks, enabling the design of multi-track
installations, giving displays the potential for depth and innovation.This
system offers static and mobile suspension options, via a roller wheel,
which allows for easy re-positioning of complex displays and shelving as
well as large panels and room dividers etc, by simply sliding the roller
wheels along the track.
The suspension track is available in both aluminium and stainless steel
and there are six different support methods that can be hung from
the track, each with a vast array of accessories and Shopkit can help
determine which is most suitable for each application.
Made to Measure and Installation options available
The dimensions and material finishes of the different suspension
systems and accessories can be varied to suit clients requirements
and Shopkit can deliver and install all elements within this range -
quotations will be supplied on request. www.shopkit.com
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doorS, WINdoWS & GlazING doorS, WINdoWS & GlazING
soLArLuxs sL82 instALLed At
ChAobAbY thAi restAurAnt
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soLArLuxs sL82 instALLed At ChAobAbY thAi restAurAnt >>
The Bull Ring Shopping centre is an iconic building and was redeveloped in
2003. Thai restaurant group Chaophraya have opened their latest restaurant
in the shopping centre under the name Choababy and installed Solarlux SL82
folding doors at the front of the restaurant so that the diners can use the
terrace area as well in summer. The high insulation values ensure that diners
are warm in winter too.
The SL82 was launched in 2009 and is an entirely new all-aluminium system
which takes folding doors to the next level and sets a new benchmark for
the folding door market.
The overall impression that the SL82 achieves is of one harmonious glass
effect due to the exterior glazing overlapping the frame profile creating the
overall glazed effect and yet the visible frame retaining the glass is only 8mm
thick.The profile is a strong multi cavity, thermally insulated with 4 fold rolled-
in insulation bars. With double or triple glazing, of the customers choice, the
unit offers the best possible heat insulation and has a u value of 1.2Wm2K.
Panel sizes can be up to 1000mm wide x 2500mm high. Floor tracks can either
be surface mounted or flush which allows easy access. For added security it
has the Solarlux multi-point locking system. The aluminium can be powder
coated to any RAL colour.
The SL82 has also been awarded the prestigious reddot design award in 2010
and the iF Design Award also in 2010. The SL82 is suitable for Commercial
facades, Domestic living areas,Wintergardens or faade designs.
This is just one system from a family of over 18 folding door styles that
are suitable for installations ranging from Balconies to high end domestic
applications. www.solarlux.co.uk
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new FeAtures For the Videx
Gsm interCom
Videx Securitys GSM door intercom system is available
with a number of new features. The latest version
includes a time band to disable or divert calls outside
certain times, a silent dialling mode for additional
security and the facility for additional diverts on call
buttons, with up to six numbers per button.
The 4000 Series functional GSM intercom system works
on the same technology as a mobile phone. It enables a
call to be made from an entry point, such as a door or
gate, to any mobile telephone number or land line. Up to 50 call buttons can be connected to
the door panel, each able to call two telephone numbers. The GSM intercom system employs
quad band technology for use anywhere in the world. Programming of the telephone numbers
can be carried out by SMS text message or PC with a specially designed program using the
built-in USB port. Just a SIM card is required for this product and both contract and Pay As
You Go SIM cards can be used. www.videx-security.com
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dormA deLiVers stYLish entrAnCe At
GrAnd union ViLLAGe heALth Centre
To create a welcoming first impression at Grand Union
Village Health Centre in Ealing, a combination of automatic
swing doors and a sliding door were required. Performance
and durability were of utmost importance, as was
aesthetics. For these reasons, two automatic operators
from DORMA were specified. Pro-care Maintenance
Service specified two ED 200 swing door operators and
an ES 200 sliding automatic operator from DORMA. The
deep plan buildings design incorporates natural lighting
through generous quantities and sizes of windows, as well
as two large light wells that help to create a vibrant and
easily navigable interior. To complement the naturally-lit,
bright internal environment, the use of glass doors with
minimal fixings proved ideal. For this, both the ED 200 and
ES 200 met the demands perfectly.
www.dorma-show.com
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Steel windows occupy a special place in British architecture. Forged in the heat of
the Industrial Revolution (and indeed widely used in many Victorian mills) they
represented a leap forward in window design and manufacture. Robust, slender, durable
and relatively inexpensive, steel windows went on to become a familiar feature in the
British streetscape.
The first metal windows were made from wrought iron by Mediaeval blacksmiths who
produced sub-frames to hold leaded stained glass or clear glass within the masonry
or wood reveal. These were expensive and mostly used in ecclesiastical buildings or
the grand houses of the ruling elite. Not until the 18th century were metal windows
available on an industrial scale, this time made from cast iron. But these too were
expensive and not widely used.
Steel was therefore the first modern material to become widely used as an alternative
to timber in window frames. The ability to mass-produce steel frames made them an
economical choice in large buildings and housing developments and by the end of the
First World War they had become a popular and widespread choice throughout Britain.
Steel was also the high tech option for window designers. Not surprisingly, they
became a favourite of architects of the Modernist and Art Deco schools during the
years between the First and Second World Wars.
The development of plate glass in the early 1920s made it possible to produce large
single panes which, with slender steel frames, allowed the manufacture of the first large
picture windows. Steel frames soon became a defining characteristic of the Art Deco
period and in the UK had a profound effect on house design as well as the design of
public buildings.
Typical of this period are straight, white-rendered house frontages rising to flat roofs,
sharply geometric door surrounds and tall steel windows, including convex-curved
metal corner windows.
Many buildings of the Art Deco and Modernist schools would be unthinkable re-
fenestrated in any other material. Steel windows are a defining feature of many icons of
Deco architecture including BBC Broadcasting House, the old Daily Express Building
in Fleet Street and Perivales famous Hoover Building. Steel windows were also
indispensable to the founders of Modernism - Le Corbusier,Walter Gropius and Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe and feature in many public buildings, most notably Gropius famous
Bauhaus in Dessau, Germany.
Today, steel windows are still popular with architects and designers in both the residential
and commercial building sectors. Galvanised (as all steel windows have been since the
1950s) they are extremely rust-resistant and todays polyester powder-coatings mean
they require minimal maintenance and will not need painting for at least 20 years.
Modern steel windows comply with the latest Building Regulations on thermal resistance
and are supplied double - or triple-glazed to meet the most exacting requirements.
Steel has the advantage of a relatively low carbon-footprint and is completely recyclable.
Todays steel windows are as suitable for refurbishment and restoration projects as they
are for new-build schemes. Not only are they a prerequisite for many listed buildings,
particularly of the inter-war years but they can provide a modern energy-efficient
replacement option for many older buildings for example as a discreet sub-frame in
stone-mullioned leaded windows where an opening casement is desired.
The unique profile of steel windows create such a distinctive aesthetic that their
removal and replacement with inappropriate windows drastically changes the overall
appearance of the building. As a common feature of the British streetscape the steel
window occupies an important place in our built environment.
www.steel-window-association.co.uk
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seCuristYLes PArALLeL hinGe imProVes LeArninG enVironment
Securistyle has supplied its popular Parallel
Hinge product to a refurbishment project
at Roselands School in Devon. Ken Evans,
National Specification Manager for Securistyle
provides more details on the project:
When Roselands School replaced four
mobile classrooms that had been on site for
30 years, the staff wanted the permanent
extension to provide a well ventilated and
safe environment for staff and children alike.
Securistyles Parallel Hinge allowed them
to achieve exactly this.The newly installed
Parallel windows provide light and well
ventilated spaces that incorporate four classrooms, various resource areas, a quiet room and
a kitchen area. Securistyles Parallel Hinge is manufactured from high grade 304 austenitic
stainless steel to provide increased strength and guaranteed long-term corrosion resistance.
The hinge also offers a 12 year guarantee. www.securistyle.co.uk
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teChnAL LAunChes new FAAde ProduCts And desiGn ConCePts At
bAtimAt 2011
Architectural aluminium faade specialist,Technal,
has launched a series of new curtain walling,
window and door products at Batimat 2011 in
Paris. It also presented some innovative new
concepts which look to the future of faade
design. The Technal stand had the appearance of a
continental villa with a tree-filled patio and faades
that had a series of opaque aluminium louvres
and contrasting translucent bands of glazing, with
a dark, midnight blue exterior. A number of new
Technal faade products were launched at Batimat,
which will be available in the UK and Ireland in 2012. As part of Technals commitment to
research and development, the stand also featured three innovative faade design concepts.
www.technal.co.uk
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smArts heALth And sAFetY ACCreditAtion
rAises the bAr
Smart Architectural Aluminium has successfully attained the BS
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety standard.This
award accompanies the Companys current ISO 9001 Quality
Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environment Management
Systems standards, making Smart the
first aluminium systems company in
the UK to attain all three standards.
The BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational
Health and Safety standard is an
internationally recognised assessment
that has been developed to help
organisations to identify, monitor and
reduce potential risks in their health
and safety obligations. To attain the standard Smart were able to
demonstrate that they have put in place planning and management
policies for potential risks, emergency preparedness and awareness
and also a monitoring procedure to reduce the risk of accidents.
The success of the company has raised the expectations of their
customer base in terms of quality and service and demands a serious
commitment by Smart on these issues.This standard fulfils these
expectations and also raises the bar for the rest of the industry.
www.smartsystems.co.uk
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steeL windows A uniQue AesthetiC
bY john ChAmberLAin, President, steeL window AssoCiAtion
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d r serViCes mArkets eLeCtriC GLAss
Quantum is a specialist division of St Gobain set up to promote a famous five of artistic
architectural glasses and D R Services is a UK partner. High tech glass like Priva-Lite,
which changes from clear to obscure at the flick of a switch, have been available for some
time, but up until now they been marketed for their cientific or technical performance. It's
been a question of engineer speaking to engineer.
What Quantum Glass and D R Services are now doing is moving the market from the
technical to the artistic, since the products are well proven. It's no longer a question of
showing how they work but now it's a matter of how beautiful they are and what they
can add to the aesthetics of a building. The link between the five exotic Quantum glasses
is that each one of them is in some way electrically or solar activated and they can be
used in the fabric or the interior design of a building. Thermovit, an electric glass radiator,
consist of a glass sandwich including a metallic coating and pvb foil, which creates heatable
mirrors and glass panels.
Simply apply a current to the glass and it radiates warmth. Since it has no moving parts or
energy transfer points, it is 100% efficient: making it probably the most environmentally
sensitive rad ever, especially if the electricity source is from wind generation or a solar
panel. It is ideal for use in the bathroom as a towel warmer or for disguising a rad.
Take it one step further and Thermovit can be integrated with Mirastar so you have a
toughenable mirror radiator. Quantum Thermovit works with an ordinary mains supply
(220-240v) and can be regulated by a programmable thermostat. Ideal applications would
include luxury homes, spas and fitness centres as well as verandas and winter gardens.
D R Services has been installing Priva-Lite (the glass that flicks from transparent to
obscure when privacy is required) in the UK for nine years. It's a remarkable product,
and many need to see it to believe it really can switch from clear to opaque simply by
adding an electric charge. It consists of a sandwich of extra clear glass, plastic and liquid
crystal films.When a 50 volt current is switched on via electrodes, the milky film instantly
becomes transparent.
It makes an ideal glass lavatory door since it reassures that the cubicle is clean before you
get there and can then be switched to ensure privacy.There is no chance of a breakdown
accidentally compromising a loo user since the default state (with electricity off) is opaque.
Apart from bedroom, bathroom, dining room and kitchen applications it could also create
a very interesting partition for an office or restaurant as well as street furniture and
artwork. Glass buildings can now be transformed at the flick of a switch.
E-Glas can convert solar power into heat and reflect it outside. One good reason for
wanting to do that is to prevent snow from lying, since it is going to melt when it touches
the warmed glass. Used in double glazed units, it can play different roles depending on
how it is positioned. If the double glazed unit has a hot glass on the outside it melts snow
particularly on roofs and if the heated glass is on the inside, it reduces condensation,
particularly useful in swimming pools. Quantum E-Glas can produce up to 600 watts
of heat in each square metre. This can be used in lieu of traditional heating, particularly
underfloor heating or low pressure hot water systems. It can also be used to radiate
warmth to verandas, glass domes, display cases and picture windows.
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Planilum is described as an active glass panel, a light source that can be touched
because it is more like a green, energy saving light than an old fashioned hot bulb. Using
fluorescent lighting technology, illuminated panels can be created that free architects
and building designers from the normal constraints. It comes in standard sizes and can
be used architecturally to emit light from walls, coffee tables dividers between rooms
and also very large atria making large glass structures.
It's even possible to have sculptures that are hung from a ceiling that radiate light. It is
as efficient as a standard fluorescent tube (since it uses the same technology) so you
could call it a green product. Like Thermovit it consists of a sandwich of glass, but this
time there is an electrode, plasma and a light emitting face.A specially designed coating
emits the light just where you want so your picture or your coffee table becomes your
light. Quantum Planilum is ideal for hotels, restaurants, lounges, boutiques, corporate
headquarters, theatres and up market homes.
It has a low eco footprint and incredible stability over time (it's very long lasting).
Quantum LED in GLASS is, as you would expect, glass containing red, green and blue
Light Emiting Diodes (or LEDs), the idea being to bring the panel to life. Applications
are virtually limitless, including illuminated glass floors and animated glazing panels.
LED in Glass is a method of producing light from a sheet of glass by screen printing
onto one side white ceramic ink dots that get larger as you get further away from
the LEDs. The LEDs, on one or both sides of the glass, emit light into the thickness
of the glass and as the light travels through it comes across the white screen printed
dots which create a light show. Although you can create the full spectrum, the result
is sweeps of colours a bit like the light show in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
The Quantum range of artistic architectural glasses will be available for inspection and
hands on demonstration at the Building Centre in Store Street, London.There is also
a dedicated Quantum web site at www.quantumglass.com.
D R Services is a Quantum partner for the entire product range but there will also be
specialists who will only cover one or two Quantum products. Planilum could be sold
by lighting companies, Thermovit by heating companies. Although some might think
this is not the best time to be promoting a range of up market exotic glasses, D R
Services Director David Jarvis disagrees.

"If you get yourself established during a quiet period," he said, "as things begin to hot
up you are established and ready to go. If you wait for the market to get going you
could miss the boat." www.drservices.co.uk
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INterIorS INterIorS
beAutiFuL bALustrAdes,
stunninG stAirCAses!
If the minimalist look to reflect the open plan nature of a modern building is
required; if you need to maximise light to a large open atria; to reveal, not hide, a
particular architectural feature in a historical building; make the most of a stunning
view or simply add the wow factor, then a glass balustrade system could be
your solution.
M&G Olympic Products Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and nationwide
installation of structural glass and glass infill balustrade systems and associated
metalwork, including staircase manufacture.
M&G Olympic Products Ltd has an impressive track record of delivering projects
to a variety of clients in the Public and Private sector. Previous projects include
prestigious commercial and residential developments, universities, colleges and
schools, hospital facilities, MOD facilities, sports and leisure facilities, national pools
and football training facilities. Previous clients include Major Building Contractors,
Architects, and Local Authorities.
As part of a comprehensive package M&G Olympic Products Ltd provide a Project
Management service. The team has a wide experience gained over many years
and has the ability to help identify the best method of completing a project in
an efficient and cost effective manner. The Design Team works with customers
during the early stages of any project to undertake site surveys and produce
design solutions, creating an end result to fully satisfy all criteria laid down by the
client. The designers and will ensure that all plans comply with all relevant British
Standard Regulations where required.
All products are manufactured at the companys two-factory site in the centre of
Sheffield which is constantly enhanced with investment in the latest state-of-the-
art design and production equipment. As part of the commitment to delivering
projects to specified timescales and within budget M&G Olympic Products ensure
that quality is never compromised.
M&G Olympic Products has built up an excellent working relationship with
manufacturers of other architectural products such as joinery and glazing
companies, providing customers with complete turnkey solutions.
The experienced installation teams complete the package to ensure that M&G
Olympic Products Ltd provide the client with high quality from concept to
completion. www.mgolympic.co.uk
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INterIorS
GLAsen tAbLetoPs Add to the drAmAtiC
new Look At the met bAr
Glasen interior film from David Clouting Ltd was used to provide
a stunning finish for the table tops at the Met Bar, situated within
the Metropolitan Hotel in Park Lane.The Met Bar has re-opened
with a dramatic new look featuring a sleek black lava-stone bar
top with a leather clad front, rich timber floors and a feature
glass wall. To continue this exotic and elegant theme, Formes
design consultant Linzi Coppick specified Glasen for the Met
Bars table tops. Glasen interior film developed by LG Hausys
and exclusively distributed in the UK by David Clouting Ltd is
produced utilising high pearl printing technology to create a
striking 3D effect film, which when laminated onto the back of a
glass sheet, provides the ultimate high gloss finish - both in looks
and surface performance. Glasen in a dark gold coconut design
was specified for the Met Bar project and laminated on to the
back of table top specification glass by leading glass fabricator
WGL. www.davidclouting.co.uk
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new PVCu CLAd GLAzinG beAd
ProduCt From YeomAn shieLd
Yeoman Shield has launched the Yeoman Shield
PVCu Clad Door Glazing Bead.The hardwood
PVCu clad glazing bead provides an innovative
solution to protecting exposed timber glazing
beads which are vulnerable to damage and
is an essential addition for new doors and
a cost effective replacement for damaged
doors. As the glazing bead forms part of the
integrity of fire doors, research carried out by
Yeoman Shield resulted in an effective method
to protect the beads which has undergone
stringent fire testing to both EN and BS
standards for use on either hour or 1 hour
doors without affecting or compromising the
fire door. www.yeomanshield.com
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INterIorS
exCLusiVe itrend APP
PreViews mosAiC &
AGGLomerAte Finishes
in AnY room
Italian designer tiles specialist Trend has created an innovative new
iPad app that allows you to preview how living rooms, bedrooms,
bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools can be transformed, with
its handcrafted glass mosaics, unique decorative wallpapers and
luxurious agglomerate finishes.
Envisaging how new mosaic surfaces and slab finishes will look is
always difficult, especially as the product samples are often small
and the finishes so long lasting, meaning that its important to get it
right from the start. So the latest iTrend app allows you to visualise
exactly how different combinations of colour and pattern will appear,
resolving any lingering doubts and possibly saving unnecessary
expense, by eliminating unsuitable choices.
In addition to storing a whole library of typical room and exterior
layouts, which are useful when planning decorative themes for a
new home, this exclusive app technology allows you to file images
of your very own living spaces, if youre intending to refurbish or
embellish existing dcor. Thus, it offers the sheer novelty of being
able to photograph any space in and around the house, using a digital
compact or in-built iPad 2 camera, then previewing how it would
look with new mosaics and agglomerates on the floor, walls, ceiling
or feature panels.
With iTrend, which is available as a free download from the iTunes
App Store, its possible to customise stored images with a few simple
and intuitive touchscreen strokes. Having called up the master
design screen, you tap on the finishing material you want to work
with, choosing between mosaic tiles, studio-designed mixes, shading
blends, glass tile wallpapers and agglomerate slabs. After scrolling
through the colour options in the chosen collection, you trace over
the feature to be changed with a fingertip, immediately customising that part of the image. By experimenting with different
combinations of materials and colours, its possible to preview the finished overall appearance, whether its a living room
interior, swimming pool surround or designer wetroom.
The iTrend app lets you browse through a complete palette of mosaic and agglomerate finishes from the current Trend
range, which can also be previewed at the Trend website as an online master catalogue. Embedded in the iPad app are high
resolution product images from the entire 2cm x 2cm glass mosaic collection, including the 24 carat gold Aureo line, as well as
predefined colour mixes and graduated shading blends from the Italian design studio. Also available on the touchscreen menu
are Trends exclusive glass mosaic wallpaper designs and the complete choice of agglomerate colours in diamond-polished
and matt finishes.
The HD previews seen on screen are remarkably faithful to the end result and your design concepts can be shared with
friends, family, interior designers and tiling contractors, as an email attachment. A growing number of Trend stockists is
equipped with iPad tablets loaded with the iTrend app, so will be able to demonstrate the application, price up your ideas and
carry out the final installation work, linking touchscreen to touch and feel.
The iTrend app can be downloaded free from the Lifestyle category of the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/gb and a
tutorial/demo video can be viewed on the YouTube site at www.youtube.com/user/TrendGroupSpA
www.trend-gb.com
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Abet ProVides A CoLourFuL ChAnGe
The new Student Resource Centre at the
Cambridge Veterinary School, University
of Cambridge, is supported by hundreds of
colourful lockers surfaced with compact grade
laminate from ABET LAMINATI. Designers
Saunders Boston cleverly specified the colours
to delineate different areas of the locker room.
Blue is used to signify the dirty side while
green is used for the clean side.This ensures
that the sterile side of the facility is kept as
hygienic as possible. Abets compact grade is
a popular choice among architects, interior
designers and locker or cubicle manufacturers.
www.abetuk.com
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zenoLite PLus on reFLeCtion, simPLY stunninG
Zenolite Plus is a new, exciting acrylic high
gloss decorative panel that offers a, colourful
and light weight alternative to more traditional
bathroom or shower room wall cladding
materials such as ceramic tiles and glass.
Exclusively available from David Clouting Ltd,
Zenolite Plus features a high performance, hard
coated surface that delivers a stunning high
gloss finish and superb consistency of colour
thanks to its unique integrated colour layer.
Zenolite Plus is also highly resistant to UV light
underpinned by its10 year indoor UV warranty.
Available in 6 innovative colours including: Rouge, Carbon and Mocha, Zenolite Plus
will transform any bathroom or shower room, achieving a strikingly dramatic finish
which traditional materials just cannot replicate. Zenolites ultra hard surface is highly
resistant to scratches, stains and most domestic cleaners and solvents just requiring
occasional cleaning its non porous surface making it extremely hygienic.
www.davidclouting.co.uk
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ProLonG the tAste usinG the LAtest britA
teChnoLoGY with FrAnCis PeGLer
The hugely popular BRITA filter tap range from Francis Pegler now
benefits from enhanced performance that adapts to differing water
qualities.The stylish Strauna and
Ceto taps, from Francis Pegler, boast
three levers giving options for hot,
cold or BRITA filtered water. They
each feature ceramic disk technology,
ergonomic design and smooth, precise
controls. The new BRITA P1000 filter
cartridge now benefits from adjustable
filtration performance according to
the water quality. The cartridge will
last on average three months in hard
water areas but can be increased to six
months by changing the setting for soft
water areas. To assist users further, a
lifetime filter indicator that lights red
when the cartridge needs changing is included on all models. Using BRITA
filtered water in kettles, irons and other domestic appliances can help to
prolong the life of these products. With the build-up of scale formation
being minimised there is an advantage to faster boiling kettles and lower
energy consumption. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk
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timoLeon uFCh For the retreAt
On a secluded rural site near Newton Abbot in Devon known as The Retreat
local lore claims that it was once used by nuns there now stands a stylish,
modern, seven bedroomed, two-storey home. Being a new-build property the
owner sensibly specified that his home should have water and central heating
from renewable sources and the architects design included central heating
from a ground sourced heat pump, with solar panels providing boosted heat
for the hot water system.
Under-floor heating, being at the comparatively low temperature ideally suited
for use with heat pump generation, was a natural choice and the owner called
on Timoleon to design a UFCH system for the whole of The Retreat, which
was then installed by J.P.Woollacott Plumbing & Heating of Torquay.
Timoleon, specialists in bespoke under-floor heating systems, provided our
Staple System for the ground floor where a screeded base made it the
optimum choice and for the Aether Foilboard System on the screedless
floating floor upstairs. The Staple system is based on a gridded insulation
sheet spread over the sub-floor making the establishment of the piping design
extremely simple, and allowing the pipe to be speedily and permanently fixed
using the stapler provided before the top screed is laid.
With the Aether system used on the first floor, the pipes are simply walked
into the preformed grooves in a 35mm deep Foilboard featuring the high
compressive strength necessary with a floating floor. The aluminium finish on
the board helps provide truly well spread warmth throughout the floor when
the system is completed by the overlay of a tongue and groove cementitious
board that acts effectively as a screed substitute. Both systems use super
flexible 15mm polybutylene piping and are extremely installer friendly, as Mr.
Woollacott and his staff will confirm.
At The Retreat a total of 3260 metres of heating pipe was laid overall and
three manifolds were used on each floor. All areas were independently zoned
giving the user flexible temperature control. The Timoleon systems, being
extremely reactive to heat input, are once again proving eminently suitable
for use with the typically low temperature output of renewable energy heat
sources and they certainly meet the requirements in this lovely new country
home. www.timoleon.co.uk
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AQuAtiere hAs the soFt
touCh
Aet introduCes CAmeL soLAr
FAAde CoLLeCtors For
CommerCiAL And industriAL
buiLdinGs
The Aquatiere No Scale saltless water
softener is steadily making its mark
amongst architects and specifiers.
Recently installed at the National
Railway Museum and on North Sea Oil
Rigs, the innovative softener is proving
invaluable where avoiding the need
for the provision of salt and ongoing
maintenance is an effective method to
reduce costs.
It is also worth noting that a
conventional salt based softener can
waste up to 180,000 litres of water
over a few years.The Aquatiere No
Scale softener uses Template Assisted
Crysalisation to change the limescale
in the water to microcopic crystals of magnesium and calcium
which in there natural seperated state, do not form hard scale.
The unit is simply fitted onto the incoming water main and
requires no power, no drain and no seperate drinking water
tap. 20/40/60 litre per minute versions are available from stock,
other sizes can be made to order. www.aquatiere.co.uk
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Building faades will be able to harvest
energy from the sun to generate abundant
supplies of hot water and space heating
following the launch of a range of patented,
solar thermal faade collectors for
commercial and industrial applications from
sustainable solutions provider, AET. By
acting as an integral, renewable component
of its building services system, AETs
Copper FAADE and Aluminium FAADE
flat-plate solar collectors enable the faade
to become an energy-saving element of a
buildings architectural design. AETs Camel
Solar FAADE collectors are particularly
suitable for applications where there is insufficient space on a buildings roof for a solar
thermal array.The collectors are ideal for buildings with flat roofs in areas where planning
rules or aesthetic demands exclude a roof-top solar thermal installation. Incorporating
AETs Camel Solar flat-plate collectors into a vertical facade helps evens out the amount
of solar radiation falling on each unit. During the winter months, when the sun is low in
the sky and demand for heat at its highest, the FAADE collectors vertical location will
help maximise the take-up of solar radiation. However, during the summer when heat
demands are lower and the sun is high in the sky the FAADE collectors orientation
helps limit the amount of solar radiation falling on the unit.
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enerGY eFFiCient Led emerGenCY LiGhtinG
serVes A duAL PurPose
Responsible companies are continually looking for ways to reduce their carbon
footprints. Lighting can account for anywhere between 10-20 per cent of an
organisations total energy bill and when set against a backdrop of increasing fuel
costs, reducing expenditure on this resource can appear to be an insurmountable task.
However, the introduction and innovative use of light emitting diode (LED) emergency
lighting has already resulted in significant savings for some forward thinking health
estate managers.
Correctly specified, installed and maintained emergency lighting plays a vital role in
keeping the occupants of a building safe from the potentially deadly consequences of
a failure in the general lighting. While a traditional system is often just left in standby
mode until it is needed, the flexibility of a modern LED based system means that it can
also be used as a secondary source of lighting one that is far more cost effective than using the mains equivalent.
LED luminaires produce less than five per cent of the carbon emissions of fluorescent lighting and this allows operating costs to be kept to a minimum without
compromising efficiency. They also operate via functional extra low voltage (FELV) power, meaning that a mains electricity supply does not have to be run to
every luminaire, which vastly reduces the amount of wiring associated with 230V cabling.
As well as energy efficiency, an LED emergency lighting system offers enhanced levels of control. At particular times of the day when certain areas may have a
much lower footfall, it can be used to provide general lighting via one of seven different levels of illumination. As each luminaire can be controlled independently,
areas of a building can be lit where and when necessary, for example, residents in a care home can have low-level lighting overnight in their rooms.
The use of low-level lighting can also enhance security, giving the impression that areas that are in fact closed are occupied. It is also possible to have a separate
switch so that the emergency lighting system can be activated to provide light at a pre-determined level to assist manned security patrols. While lighting can be
controlled via timers and light levels configured to suit particular requirements, in the event of an alarm situation the system will resort back to its primary use
and adjust the light levels accordingly.
Although reducing energy consumption is a formidable challenge, the savings possible by using LED based emergency lighting are significant and can go long way
in helping building managers achieve their carbon reduction targets. www.hochikieurope.com
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nibe Ground sourCed heAt For CowPer FArm CottAGe
During a recent conversion, a delightful two bedroomed cottage at Cowper House
Farm was totally refurbished and transformed with the addition of a two bedroom
extension, living room and a conservatory at the rear. At the planning stage the
owners decided to install central heating from a renewable source and, as a further
way of conserving energy, converted the existing 9 brickwork to a cavity wall
construction.
Steven Bowes Building & Roofing
Contractor of Darlington, who
carried out the conversion
work, called on HT Energy Ltd,
another local company based in
Swainby, to design a suitably eco-
friendly heating system. Since
the cottage has a large open area
to the rear, HT Energy devised a
ground sourced system involving
the burial of some 500 metres of
ground looped plastic piping at a
depth just below the frost level,
around one metre in the cold North Country.
Filled with an anti-freeze solution, the pipe is linked to a NIBE F1245 8kW Heat
Pump handily sited in the double garage near the cottages back door. The solution
is warmed by the solar warmth permanently stored in the soil and is passed through
to the heat pump where it is harvested into the pumps closed system containing a
refrigerant that converts liquid to gas at a comparatively low temperature. Passing
through the pumps highly efficient compressor very sharply raises the temperature
before a condenser is employed so that the resulting heat can be passed into the
super-insulated hot water cylinder (situated beside the heat pump) ready for use.
The F1245, one of NIBEs new generation of pumps, is one of the most efficient on
the market and as well as generating maximum heat it also cuts CO2 emissions to
an absolute minimum.
HT Energy, a NIBE registered VIP installer, linked the unit into the under-floor
heating system on the ground floor and to the radiator heating on the first floor and
the heat pump will also supply the domestic hot water requirements of the entire
house. The F1245 heat pump is contained in a nicely styled unit only 1800 x 600 x
625mm in size with exceptionally clear and easily accessed controls.
The unit incorporates an immersion heater in case of exceptional hot water demand
coinciding with peak central heating usage but experience indicates that it is unlikely
to be required. Steven Bowes, main contractor for the conversion was delighted at
the ease and rapidity with which the ground sourced heating system was installed.
www.nibe.co.uk
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Solarpack [UK] Ltd, based in Rochester in Kent, is a company specialising in preparing solar
packages made up from components from the best manufacturers worldwide. Just such a
package was recently installed on the south-facing roof aspect of a two-storey home in
Falklands Place in nearby Chatham, generating power for the house with the attractive bonus
of selling any surplus electricity back to the Grid.
The basis of the package is six FTS240 photovoltaic modules linked to provide a total output
of 1.47kWp. Made in Portugal by Fluitecnic these panels employ the latest technology, are
rated to an impressive 15% efficiency and carry a 10 year manufacturers guarantee plus an
unusually full power warranty. The panels are fixed using the premium all-in-one Diconal
system made by the German company Conteca GmbH and the international flavour is
completed by a PV grid-tied inverter made by Samil Power in the Peoples Republic of China.
This string inverter, in the Solar River [SR] series, is extremely efficient, reliable and flexible
in use.
The components of the Solarpack system were chosen on site in consultation with the
owner of the property in Falklands Place and fitted by Ball Contractors of Ashford, who were
impressed by the ease of installation.The owner is delighted with his solar package, which is
fully living up to his high expectations at the design stage.
www.solarpack-uk.com
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soLArPACks PACkAGed Power
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new GAs Fired Air heAters For industriAL And
CommerCiAL APPLiCAtions
The new Stokvis Econo-Air range of gas fired air heaters provides high efficiency
combined heating and ventilation solutions across a broad spectrum of industrial and
commercial applications. Combined heating and ventilation units ensure precise control,
excellent indoor air quality andoptimum energy efficiency. The new units are available
as either direct fired (SDF) or indirect fired (SIDF) to give complete flexibility for
optimum design capability. Both the direct fired and indirect fired range of units are fully
CE approved and a comprehensive range of optional equipment can be added to the
standard models to allow systems to be tailored to meet the requirements for factories,
warehouses and other types of large open space buildings.
Where applicable the units are currently Energy Technology Listed by the Carbon Trust
to allow qualifying users to claim 100% Enhanced Capital Allowances.
For large open areas the units are available with a wide range of optional air distribution
heads to provide ductless air distribution.This is achieved by slightly pressuring the
building to ensure very even air distribution both laterally and vertically, thereby
eliminating the requirement for extensive distribution duct work and high level de-
stratification fan units.Where duct work is required the units can be supplied with either
forward or backward curved fans to allow for duct work resistance up to 2000 pascals
thereby making them eminently suitable for use with air induction systems.
Features and Benefits
FullyCEapprovedunitsforbothindoorandoutdoorinstallation
Highthermalefficiencyforreducedoperatingcosts
CurrentlyECAlistedmodels
SFPcompliantwithcurrentBuildingregulations
Fullycompatibleforusewithtranspiredsolarpanelstofacilitateuseofrenewable
solar energy
Unitsaresuppliedfullywiredandcompletewithcontrols
Closetemperaturecontrol
Fullymodulatingdirectgasfiredburnercontrolwith20:1turndownratio
Indirectfiredunitswithturndownratioofupto12:1
Model Range and Options
Indirectgasfiredunits15kW-900kW
Directgasfiredunits30kW-1200kW
Airflowrange0.5m/sto25m/s
Externalstaticpressuresupto2000pascalsdependingonairflow
Horizontalunits
Verticalunits
Indoororfullyweatherproofedoutdoorunits
Variablesupplyairvolumewithinverterdrives
Paneland/orbagfilters
Mixingboxcompletewithdampersandoptionalactuators
Integralsilencersection
Optionalevaporativecoolingmodule
Heatrecovery
Airdistributionheads
System Types
The units are designed to provide the primary heat source
across a wide range of applications including:
Ductlessairdistribution
AirInductionsystems
Temperedinputventilation
Industrialmakeupair
Industrialairdisplacementventilation
Pressureventilationsystems
Controls
To maximise the efficiency of operation Stokvis supply a range of fully integrated control
packages to suit each application. Units are supplied fully wired and complete with all
starters and contactors etc, plus time and temperature control via an integral Trend
controller. Optimised start and stop is included as standard and controls are password
protected to prevent unauthorised adjustment. For smaller systems a SmartCom control
panel may be used instead of the Trend control to provide simple user-friendly control
with a comprehensive range of features.The units are also fully compatible with BMS
systems and alternative BMS Controls maybe integrated within the control strategy.
Applications
Aircrafthangars
Arenasandexhibitionhalls
Factoryheatingandventilation
Localisedairreplacementforboothsandextractbooths
Make-upairforbuildingswithmechanicalexhaust
Sportshalls
Swimmingpoolhallheatingandcondensationcontrol
Warehouseanddistributioncentreheating
www.stokvisboilers.com
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whAt Lies beneAth the GreAt british domestiC rooF?
soLArs niGhtmAre is About to Get A dreAm soLution!
Leaving the debate surrounding feed in tariffs to one side, the spiraling cost of domestic
fuel is most likely enough to ensure consumer demand for alternative renewable energy
supplies will continue... and that means the sight of solar PV panels nestling on roof
tops up and down the country will become a regular feature of our suburban landscape.
However, given that the majority of bracket-type mounting systems currently available
were developed during the continental solar boom and are consequently type-specific, UK
installers have been quick to point out that as a result, they often find themselves without
the correct product for the job in hand.
They will also tell you that structural modifications made over the years, roof abnormities
or differences from their foreign counterparts, means that no two UK roof installations
are ever the same. The challenge regularly becomes how to integrate existing bracket
types into a typical domestic roof. When the initial installation survey is made, it is
generally carried out from ground level, which means it is constrained. The survey will
recommend an appropriate sized system and from this recommendation the wind loading
calculations will determine the number of brackets required. At present the style of
bracket is selected in line with the tile type - either slate, clay or concrete to name but
a few.
It isnt until the scaffold is in place and the installer begins to strip the roof that it becomes
apparent that a bracket designed, for example, to fit the wide timbers of a snow-loaded
Bavarian roof simply does not immediately satisfy British building standards. The installer
is faced with three options; manipulation of the bracket or roof (i.e. packing or adding
noggins etc); he can down tools and seek a replacement or alternatively, carry an unrealistic
amount of stock in an attempt to anticipate whatever lies beneath the great British roof.
Meeting the challenge
Never slow to meet an installation challenge, EJOT UKs development team has been
working in partnership with a UK based OEM that has accrued a wealth of knowledge
relating to the installation issues created by our domestic roof types. As a result, EJOT
is ready to launch a one-bracket, one-stock flexible solution that will minimise waste,
eradicate loss of time and is very easy to install. A bracket designed specifically for British
roofs will also ensure a watertight fit and a professional long lasting installation. I-Clip,
as it will be branded, is a modular and fully adjustable fixing system incorporating what
the developers describe as the worst case scenario solution built in to the design. Put
another way, they believe it will provide installers with one fixing suitable for almost all
configurations of British roof types, and a manageable stock of modular components ready
to be deployed.
EJOT UKs Product Manager for Solar products is Ben Gallant. He explained the simplicity
of the new fixing; I-Clip is made up of just three main components; plate, spacer and arm.
They assemble using two stainless steel countersunk bolts and a bespoke stainless steel
variant of our A2 Austenitic Stainless steel self-drilling fastener, adapted specifically for
the task. The fastener variant was tested and selected to eradicate the need to insert a
noggin between the minimum width rafters of a trussed roof design, allowing the I-Clip to
be mounted directly whilst conforming to Eurocode specifications. Its the fasteners core
diameter and load strength ratio that is the key to making the I-Clip system so effective in
this recurring scenario. A high strength tandem fix can now be achieved without any risk
of splitting the rafters
Rigorous Testing
Fixing strength is crucial as wind loadings on solar panels can be extremely large. I-Clip has
been extensively tested through consultation with the Buildings Research Establishment
(BRE), and has also been put through its paces at an independent Finite Element (FE)
testing facility in the UK. The Microgeneration Certificate Scheme dictates that all wind
loadings should be calculated in accordance with the BREs recommendations in line with
MIS 3002 (installation of PV systems in the UK). Testing was focused around a dummy
roof and panel installation which was then repeatedly subject to forces designed to
simulate wind loadings to an acceptable fail point. I-Clip was tested to a loading equivalent
to 163mph wind speed.
EJOT has announced that I-Clip will officially be launched by mid-February but are happy
to discuss the products technicalities now. Ben Gallant said Were just finalising the
I-Clip component stocks in the UK, ready for launch next month. We believe that it is an
exciting addition to EJOTs solar mounting portfolio,
and one that has been exclusively developed in the UK for the UK market. I-Clip holds
a full design registration through the UK patents office and EJOTs technical support team
can be contacted by calling 01977 68 70 40. www.ejot.co.uk
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innoVAtion-to-order At howe Green
direCtor riChArd CentA exPLAins whY new ProduCt deVeLoPment is ALL in A dAYs work
Howe Green is the industrys access specialist. Best known for
design and manufacture of top quality access covers for floors,
walls and ceilings, Howe Green products have been first choice
for some of the biggest and most prestigious building projects
around the world.
Substantial investment in state-of-the art equipment and highly
skilled staff has enabled the company to offer customers non-
standard sizes and specifications alongside their core ranges.
This is typically with no premium to pay or prohibitive time implications; something that
has undoubtedly given the Hertfordshire based firm a competitive edge in todays tough
market. Howe Green has raised the bar in recent years though as architects, specifiers
and contractors are increasingly challenging them to develop bespoke products and
tailored specifications for projects under ever tighter budget and time pressures.
Every access panel we make is to the clients exact specification and that has always
been our policy explains Richard Centa, Howe Greens Sales and Marketing Director
But I think now more than ever we are being asked to modify specifications or develop
completely bespoke products to solve problems. New product development is something
the whole company is involved with. Its a continual process led by the customer which is
how it should be.
Demand for the firms bespoke products and specialist services is diverse and spans all
areas of Howe Greens business which includes linear drainage and entrance matting as
well as comprehensive access solutions. Special stainless steel tree pit covers for Londons
most expensive apartment block, custom-made linear drainage systems for Blackfriars
Station, 5m access cover runs for the Roman Baths attraction and bespoke covers with
high voltage cable pits for London Underground are all among recent special projects.
Our industry experience and manufacturing capabilities mean we can act quickly and
without having to hike prices, Richard concludes We provide solutions proven to save
time and money often on site when the job is in its most crucial stages.
It is true that innovation is at the heart of every successful company and it comes from
knowledge, understanding and quick response to demand. For Howe Green, it seems this
is all in a days work. www.howegreen.com
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the sAFe tooL For tooLinG
Sandvik Coromant has installed black Vynagrip matting with yellow edging in its Cirencester
works (UK). Manufactured by Plastic Extruders, the matting provides employees working in the
large production areas with a safe and slip resistant
surface underfoot. Vynagrip covers the factory
floor with its yellow edging clearly delineating the
safe walkway. The matting was chosen for this
application because it can be loose laid and contours
over rough and uneven floors which is ideal where
floor levels change, slope or cross thresholds.
Importantly, the matting is very hard wearing, can
be easily rolled up to facilitate cleaning and helps
combat the problems of standing fatigue over
prolonged periods. The mattings extra aggressive and deep etched surface, which is resistant
to oil, acid and chemicals, achieves a high rating for slip resistant performance. Black Vynagrip
is manufactured with a minimum of 30% post-industrial recycled material and is fully recyclable,
making it a sustainable and environmentally-sensitive choice. www.vynagrip.com
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PerFormAnCe moVement joint ProFiLes From durAL uk Ltd
Flooring Accessories specialist Dural UK Ltd are continually updating their range of products
and inventing new and better solutions that are both technically and visually exciting. Dural
Movement Joint Profiles can cope with heavy stresses and
distribute them evenly between the foundation and floor
covering. At the same time, they can prevent conduction of
noise from footfall and other bodies. Even floors subject to
heavy stresses remain in better condition for longer when
Dural Movement Joint Profiles are specified.
For a high class finish the Dural Coloured Movement Joint
Profile gives a room a seamless designer look. The Coloured
Movement Joints have been the choice of specifiers for years
on prestigious projects including many leading automotive
brands. They are used in the car showrooms and workshop
areas because of their durability and ability to handle a wide
range of loadings. All Dural Performance Movement Joints are
designed and manufactured to exceed the requirements of BS 5385 and can be used with Slate,
Natural Stone and Ceramic tiled floors. www.duraluk.co.uk
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the Answer At LAst to sLiPPerY timber deCkinG
Step On Safety Ltd.The Anti-Slip Flooring specialists
have developed Timbergrip a REVOLUTIONARY
Anti Slip material, designed for exterior timber
decking. Timbergrip DECKING STRIPS have
been designed for retro-fit onto existing timber
decking.The unique CONVEX design ensures a
low profile fit, thereby reducing any perceived trip
hazard. A durable and effective angular quartz grit is
applied to the top surface, which provides exception
slip resistance in accordance with BS 7979 2.The
Convex Decking strips are available in 50mm &
100mm widths in lengths up-to 3000mm, with standard colours Black, Beige & Yellow on offer.
Alternatively INFIL STRIP Decking Strips are available for new build installation. Simply cut your
rebated timber decking to size, and then drop the Anti-Slip Surface into place, removing the
on-site aggravation of "cutting" alternative anti-slip resin filled timber.Timbergrip is ideal for
Walkways,Verandas, Staircases, and Disabled Access Ramps. www.steponsafety.co.uk
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sizzLinG sAusAGes From osmo
Applying adhesive when installing wooden flooring can be a messy
job, but thanks to Osmo UK, a more easily controllable solution
is available in the UK. Adhesive specialists,Taylors has developed a
new form for its top-selling adhesive, MS-Plus the sausage ensures
quick and accurate application. The MS-Plus adhesive is a solvent-
free product that gives a reliable and consistent performance. The
all-new Taylors 600cc Sausages, available from Osmo UK, are the
ideal solution for all installation projects.Where accurate application
is necessary,Taylors sausage allows users to administer the adhesive
solution using a bulk gun, giving them complete control. Taylors
600cc Sausages are the ideal solution for all installation projects.
The one part component 100% solids, cross linking, MS polymer-
based adhesive is ideal for all types of wooden flooring, including
wood block parquet, engineered wood plank, acrylic impregnated
plank, bamboo and pre-finished and unfinished solid wood flooring.
www.osmouk.com
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Ardex FLoorinG sYstem is A PerFeCt mAtCh For new
institute oF trAnsPLAntAtion
ARDEX UK were pleased to work in partnership with flooring
contractor Look North Flooring of South Shields, to provide
underlayments for
the new 30million
Institute of
Transplantation, at
the Freeman Hospital,
Newcastle.The project
involved 7100m
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of flooring, which
initially received an
application of ARDEX
DPM 1 C One Coat
Surface Damp Proof Membrane. Developed for use as a single coat
application, ARDEX DPM 1 C protects the floorcovering installation
from residual construction moisture and ground water vapour. ARDEX
DPM 1 C is easy to apply and fast curing, enabling the smoothing
compound to be laid after as little as 6 hours. The cured DPM
then received ARDITEX RS PLUS, a latex levelling and smoothing
compound which provided a smooth and flat surface, perfect for the
final vinyl floorcovering. www.ardex.co.uk
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roofS roofS
sAFetYworks & soLutions demonstrAte whY theY Are At
the toP oF the CLAss!
SAFETYWORKS & Solutions Ltd.,
has recently provided an upgraded
roof safety and access system at the
Queen Elizabeth Hospital School,
in Bristol. As the School building
is Grade 1 listed, it was essential
that the specified products met the
safety requirements and were also
in accordance to English Heritage
guidelines. The solution was for
SAFETYWORKS to specify a range
of products that would ensure
safe movement around the roof
enabling maintenance crews and
external contractors secure access.
SAFETYWORKS installed ten Uniline
8mm Stainless Steel Systems to the
tiled roofs, totalling 280m. Uniline
allows "hands free" protection
throughout the length of the system,
where the operator is attached via a link device that glides over the brackets
without the need to detach from the fall protection system. Manufactured from
316 stainless steel enhanced through electro polishing which results in the system
components being suitable for heavy use in demanding environments.
www.safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk
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trio oF sAndtoFt tiLes used bY riVerside
Riverside, one of the leading social housing and regeneration
organisations in England, has re-roofed 404 properties on
the Botcherby Estate in Carlisle using Sandtofts Olympus,
Rivius and Modula clay roof tiles. The new roofs form part
of a refurbishment which has seen the external envelope of
each house transformed with new fascias, gutters, rendered
panels and canopies.
Built around 75 years ago, the houses are located on an estate
which has changed dramatically over the last few years as a
result of a multi million pound neighbourhood revitalisation
investment by Riverside. The properties featuring Sandtofts
products are spread over three different streets in Botcherby
and originally featured Gaelic clay tiles.
As well as supplying roof tiles, Sandtoft worked closely
with the contractors and Riverside to develop a roofing
specification that required no mortar.This included the use of
dry valleys and bonding gutters as well as Koratech, a vapour
permeable membrane which unlike traditional Bitumen
underlay, helps to prevent condensation in the roof space.
John Robinson, Asset Investment Manager from Riverside
said: We were considering reusing the Gaelic tiles until we
were shown the Olympus clay double pantile and realised
the cost savings that could be achieved.The dry fixing system
was also a major benefit as it could be fitted in any weather
ensuring that the construction programme wasnt delayed.
We used the Olympus clay double pantile on one of the
streets and the Modula and the Rivius on a further two roads.
Overall, the appearance of the properties in all three areas
is very pleasing and the estate looks considerably better and
more modern. We have received numerous compliments
about the estate which has changed from a place where
houses were difficult to let, to one which has a waiting list of
potential tenants.
The Olympus, Rivius and Modula tiles are part of Sandtofts
New Generation range. Each tile in the range has been
designed to make a natural clay roof more affordable as a
result of an innovative design that significantly reduces
installation costs. Approximately 10 tiles are required per
square metre, resulting in a covering capacity that matches
the largest concrete tiles. In addition, an open gauge means
there is no need for cutting at the eaves and ridge making the
tiles quick and easy to lay.
Andrew Lawton, Sandtofts sales director added: The
Botcherby project was an excellent opportunity for us to
showcase the variety and adaptability of our New Generation
range and dry system capability.Working in close partnership
with Riverside we were able to dramatically reduce their costs
and create a long-term solution with a lasting impression.
www.sandtoft.com
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briGGsAmAsCo sPeCiFies LiGhtweiGht sinGLe PLY soLution
For mAssiVe wArehouse rooF
It is the same size as eight football pitches, but a warehouse
undergoing refurbishment required a replacement flat roof that was
waterproof, tough and long lasting. Owner Excel Europe turned to
BriggsAmasco, the UKs leading waterproofing and roofing specialist,
who specified 56,000 m of
the world renowned Sarnafil
single ply roofing system.
As part of a 1.3 million
contract, BriggsAmasco
specified Sarnafils S327-12EL
membrane in Light Grey to
provide a lightweight yet
watertight roofing solution.
The BriggsAmasco specialist installation team utilised the flexibility
of this mechanically fastened single ply membrane, enabling a smooth
and efficient installation process onto the existing roof covering with
a Sarnafil Type T Separating Fleece layer loose laid beneath. Offering
speed and ease of application, single ply membranes are strong,
flexible membranes which offer a long life expectancy of 30 years or
more. Applications to most types of roof construction are possible,
not just flat, but also to pitched, barrelled, vaulted and vertical
surfaces, and not just to larger, new build commercial and industrial
developments, but also to major refurbishment projects.
www.briggsamasco.co.uk
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Lumen sets new stAndArds with the
LAunCh oF the eVo rooFLiGht
Lumen has launched its stunning new range of rooflights, the Evo. Designed
with builders, architects, developers and specifiers in mind, the Lumen Evo is a
breakthrough in rooflight technology. Its industry leading design complements
modern architecture and offers a completely new standard in design quality and
performance.
The Lumen Evo exceeds all requirements and is constructed using the highest
quality materials, including twin American oak interior liners, a high spec of glazing,
gas strut assisted opening, trickle vent, unique security locking system and locking
handle.
The new units are manufactured from mild steel and protected with a PZ770
polyester powder coat to provide a long low-maintenance life. As with the entire
Lumen range of rooflights, Evo offers a high specification of Pilkington glazing with
Activ Neutral self-cleaning, argon gas filled cavity and Pilkington Optitherm S3 as
standard (other glazing options are available if required).The units also offer first
rate thermal performance, with a glazing u-value of only 1.1W/mK.
The Evo also boasts a unique locking system, which ensures additional security
and compliance with BS6375: Part 1: 2009 for weather performance.The design
includes a lockable vent, which provides background ventilation when the rooflight
is closed.The top hung design is supplied with a functional handle and operation
of the casement is assisted by gas struts which are neatly concealed within the
framework to ensure the clear viewable size is not significantly reduced.
www.lumenrooflight.co.uk
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exterNal WorkS
LitterinG seAGuLLs
FoiLed bY LeAFieLd
enVironmentAL
sePArAtor suPremACY
The latest range of ACO Q-Ceptor bypass oil separators includes a number
of new features that focus on cutting installation time and costs. Versatile inlet
and outlet manifolds will now allow contractors to make quick connections
without the need for any additional expensive coupling units and a new
ductile iron cover and frame will provide a certified D400 Load Class rating.
Both new inlet and outlet connection manifolds are identical, accepting
160mm PVC-U and 225mm, 300mm and 375mm twin wall or clay pipe work.
They are now fitted as standard across all four sizes in the ACO Q-Ceptor
bypass separator range. The new ductile iron cover and frame is designed to
meet specific Load Class D 400 environments and is supplied as an optional
extra.
First introduced in 2010, the ACO Q-Ceptor range is available in bypass or
full retention configurations. Each unit has a unique, vertically configured
single treatment chamber that is designed to extend filtration performance,
ease access and reduce the separators overall footprint a feature that also
significantly lowers installation and maintenance costs.The four Q-Ceptor
sizes provide the capacity range to cover the vast majority of rainfall events in the UK; and both bypass and full retention options can be set to deliver
eitherClass1(5mg/litreofoil)orClass2(100mg/litreofoil)dischargeperformance. EachunitisindependentlycertifiedtoBSEN858-1andBSEN
858-2 and, as an Environment Agency verified manufacturer, all ACO separators meet the requirements of the Agencys Pollution Prevention Guidelines
(PPG3).
In line with the requirements of BS EN 858 and the Environment Agency, all ACO Q-Ceptors are available with a full range of visual and audible
alarm systems. These continuously monitor the critical operating conditions within the separator and give sufficient warning to prevent any pollutant
discharge into the environment. An optional sampling pump can also be fitted within the separator which avoids the additional expense of installing a
remote secondary chamber to monitor discharge quality.
To ensure reliable performance all oil separators require regular maintenance and servicing. Through its service partners, who work closely with
the UK Environment Agencies, ACO is able to offer nationwide maintenance and servicing programmes, waste disposal, inspection, testing and full
installation and commissioning of oil separators and alarms. www.aco.co.uk
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Seagulls scavenging for food
from litter bins is a problem
witnessed in many coastal
communities. Unsightly litter
is strewn about pavements
causing extra work for council
employees. If the problem is not
addressed, it helps creates an
artificially high population and
encourages further breeding pairs to take up residence in the area, raising
public health or public safety concerns.
Leafield Environmental, in close cooperation with South Hams District
Council, has addressed the issue by adding a new design seagull flap to
its popular Pioneer litter bin. A flap based on the PVC strip curtain door
principle and added to the 130 litre hooded bin, allows users to deposit even
large waste items such as pizza boxes using just one hand. Manufactured from
corrosion resistant plastic and double skinned throughout for exceptional
all-round strength, the Pioneer has a slam shut, front opening door with
four-point latch for extra security and double apertures for easy access.Until
seagulls learn to pick locks, the Pioneer litter bin with seagull flaps will help
keep seaside towns litter-free. www.leafield-environmental.com
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75 YeArs And stiLL workinG
Whiteface Mountain in the state of New York is one of the most popular
ski-resorts in the northeast of America, and adequate safety measures
are vital to ensure tourist safety when visiting the mountain.This is
why almost 75 years
ago a complex system
of railings were installed,
using Kee Klamp fittings.
With little sign of aging,
the Kee Klamp fixtures
are the perfect example
of Kee Safetys quality and
longevity, maintaining their
integrity three quarters of
a century later.
Kee Safetys range of
products include fixings
that provide joints for
safety railing, removing the
need for welding, drilling and the need to bend structures. It also reduces
the costly downtime welding and altering would normally require. Kee
Klamp products make installation simpler and far quicker as it fits onto
tubular fittings, with no special tolls required, nor a great deal of skill. Kee
Klamp fittings consist of galvanised cast iron, and are coated to make the
fixing highly resistant to corrosion. www.keesafety.co.uk
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StructureS
PortAkAbin AwArded Four-YeAr FrAmework
AGreement to suPPLY moduLAr buiLdinGs to
the PubLiC seCtor
ChALLenGinG rooF-toP extension to CArdiAC CAtheterisAtion unit
deLiVered on time And on budGet At Lister hosPitAL
sikA ConCrete rePAir sYstem ProVides LoVinG CAre to
GeorGe LoVeLess house
The London Borough of Hamlets needed a
proven means of repairing the damage and
protecting the steel reinforcement of two of
its twelve storey residential buildings. Global
Engineering Design Associates specified a range
of concrete repair products from Sika. Sikas
Armocrete was used to repair large sections
of the building columns while all the exposed
concrete and brick surfaces on the building
were protected by SikaGard 702W. On soffits
and parapet walls, the flexible anti-carbonation
coating SikaGard 675W was used as a protective coating and smaller repairs were completed
using the Sika Monotop Concrete Repair system. Another vital requirement was the sealing of
all joint repairs on the blocks to create a water and air tight building envelope which saw the
use of Sikaflex AT Connection.To complete the repairs, the balcony decks were repaired with
Sikafloor Pronto. www.sikaconstruction.co.uk
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Government Procurement Service, an executive agency of the
Cabinet Office, has awarded a four-year framework agreement
to Portakabin for the supply of modular buildings to the public
sector. The framework agreement simplifies the procurement
process for publicly-funded organisations, significantly reducing
both cost and time. As part of the new framework, customers
selecting Portakabin will benefit from rapid procurement
and cost-effective modular building solutions, avoiding costly,
compulsory competitive tendering. The new framework
agreement with Portakabin includes the supply of modular
buildings for both sales and hire.
As a result of the new agreement, public sector organisations
and Government departments will have access to the technical
expertise offered by Portakabin and a wide range of modular
building solutions as well as its network of more than 50 hire
centres across the UK. www.portanews.co.uk
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Award-winning off-site construction specialist,
Yorkon, has delivered a challenging project to
double capacity of the cardiac catheterisation
unit at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, on time
and on budget its second project at the
hospital for East and North Hertfordshire
NHS Trust.This involved adding a new storey
on to the roof of the existing unit that was
provided by Yorkon in 2004. The 24-module
extension was installed using a 350-tonne
crane and the operation was carried out over
a weekend to further reduce any inconvenience to staff and patients. The roof-top extension
was installed with partitions, mechanical and electrical services, windows and doors already in
place to reduce time on site by around 50 per cent. It is targeted to achieve a BREEAM very
good environmental rating. www.yorkon.info
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ForemAns LAunChes Ground-breAkinG Customer ChArter And
AssurAnCe For deLiVerinG eVerY ProjeCt on time
Foremans Relocatable Building Systems has launched a
ground-breaking Customer Charter which it believes is
an industry first.The new Charter provides an assurance
that every building purchased from Foremans will be
delivered on time and ready for beneficial occupation.
However, in the unlikely event that the agreed completion
date is not achieved, Foremans will refund 1 per cent of
the contract value for every week a project is delayed*.
Analysis of Foremans performance over the last three
years has shown that it has successfully completed 99 per cent of its projects on
time and on cost. Foremans scored 94 per cent for service and building quality in its
last 200 customer satisfaction surveys, and 100 per cent of its customers said they
would recommend Foremans buildings. *Up to a maximum of 5 weeks. For projects
where Foremans contract value is in excess of 500,000, Foremans will refund a full
5,000 for every week late, up to a maximum of 25,000. Other contract terms apply.
www.foremansbuildings.info
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kLober AirtiGhtness ProduCts For Csh / breeAm
dementiA CAre Centre
A 3.5M scheme to provide accommodation for those with early
stage dementia has seen Klobers Wallint 50 Air Barrier used with
Solar-Line airtightness accessories.The residential wing has been
built to CSH Level 4 and the non-residential area to a BREEAM
Very Good rating. Phil Goffin of Brown Smith Baker explained,
We wanted an air barrier/VCL to meet a minimum vapour
resistance of 250 MN/sg provided by Wallint 50. It was installed on
the warm side of rafters behind plaster stops in conjunction with
Klobers Pasto Sealant and Permo TR Tape. Pipe work penetrations
were sealed using the Solar-Line Sealing Collar.
www.klober.co.uk
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WallS WallS
sureCLAd - A sustAinAbLe wAY to
enhAnCe the outer enVeLoPe
Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated cladding doesnt just transform a building
aesthetically, says Shackerley Chief Executive Brian Newell, Its also a highly
sustainable way to protect and enhance a building and has contributed towards
BREEAM ratings of Excellent and Very Good in architectural projects across the UK.
Ventilated facade systems
The environmental benefits of ventilated facade systems are well understood. They
protect buildings from the elements and enable highly effective thermal and acoustic
insulation to be fitted between the building shell and the facade, significantly improving
energy efficiency. The all important ventilated cavity helps to eliminate thermal and
acoustic bridging and the air flow minimises condensation risks and allows the building
to breathe , serving to maintain a healthy indoor climate.
Why ceramic granite?
An engineered material made entirely from natural constituents, ceramic granite is
exceptionally hard, durable and strong, offering a proven faade solution with known
performance. Slabs of just 12mm thick offer outstanding building protection, so
loadings on the substructure and building exterior compare very favourably with
traditional cladding materials. Supplied in a myriad of colourways, styles and finishes
to reproduce natural stone such as granite and marble, this innovative material offers
an almost limitless array of design options.
Sustainability
Not only is ceramic granite an attractive, durable and versatile facade option, it is also
a sustainable solution. The manufacturing process recreates the forces of nature. A
blend of carefully selected refined clays, quartz, feldspars and metal oxides are dry
pressed at up to 12500 tonnes and fired at 1260oc to form ceramic granite slabs. No
bonding agents or resins are needed. No waterproofing chemicals or coatings are
used in the finishing stages.
Shackerleys ceramic granite is sourced and manufactured in compliance with the
European Ecolabel Certification scheme and many ranges also have L.E.E.D (Leadership
in Environmental and Energy Design) credits.To an increasing degree recycled material
is being incorporated into the ranges we offer: in some cases the material has 40%
recycled pre-consumer waste content.
Fully vitrified with virtually zero porosity, ceramic granite is unaffected by climatic
extremes and conforms to all international standards for water absorption and freeze
and thaw resistance. Facades will not absorb airborne contamination or dust, nor will they support algae
growth. They are impervious to acids and alkalis and resistant to graffiti damage. Completely inert, they do
not release radon or any other radioactive gases and remain unaffected by UV light. These characteristics
assure the client of long lasting performance and minimal maintenance requirements.
Aluminium substructure
The Sureclad substructure is constructed from high grade (6063/T6) aluminium, selected for its corrosion
resistance, formability and exceptional strength to weight ratio. It also contributes to a more sustainable
system as this versatile building material is one of the most globally abundant metals and it can be easily
recycled at the end of its useful life. (In the global construction industry up to 90% of aluminium is recycled,
re-smelted again and again without loss of performance in a process using only 5% of the energy required
for primary extraction).

Shackerley is committed to continuous research and the development of our environmental credentials.To
see how UK architects are successfully employing the Sureclad system in sustainable building projects, please
call 0800 783 0391 or visit www.shackerley.com to request a copy of the latest brochure.
www.shackerley.com
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North Tyneside Area Command Headquarters in Wallsend BREEAM rating Excellent
Grimsby Institute BREEAM rating Very Good
Ellesmere Shopping Centre,Walkden -
BREEAM rating Very Good
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WallS WallS
stAte-oF-the-Art bridGend sChooL
Gets CAreA CLAddinG sYstem
As part of the Archbishop McGrath Catholic High Schools 20m relocation
to Brackla, in the heart of Bridgend, a new state-of-the-art school facility
has been created. With environmental considerations paramount in the new
development, a durable and sustainable cladding solution was required.
For this, HLM specified Artema cladding from leading producer of facade
systems, Carea. The school, providing education for more than 40 years, has
seen its student numbers double in the last 20 years. Combining increasing
numbers with the gradual deterioration of existing buildings, consultation was
carried out with the Bridgend County Borough Council, Welsh Government
and Archdiocese of Cardiff to assess the schools need for investment. As a
result, the commitment to spend 20m on a new building was agreed, with the
new school offering 8,500m2 of space including science laboratories and music
suites as well as an all-weather sports pitch.
With any new development, sustainability was of utmost importance. Main
contractors Leadbitter and HLM designed the school to achieve a BREEAM
(2008) excellent rating. To provide this green school facility, the buildings
design incorporates large amounts of insulation, recyclable materials and the
use of local manufacturers and labour wherever possible. The external facade
was also crucial to achieving the required BREEAM rating. With this in mind
Carea was chosen to create an envelope that comprising of 95% natural
minerals also offers superb thermal insulation, protecting the building against
changes in temperature and eliminating thermal bridging.
The Carea system provides a wide range of benefits in addition to thermal
efficiency and aesthetic appeal. Requiring minimal maintenance, the Artema
panels are designed and manufactured to be non-porous. As such, this ensures
that they provide an economical solution and long-term resistance to graffiti,
weather conditions and climate.
The Carea cladding panels specified by
HLM in riven texture and basalte colour,
have been installed across three storeys
and cover approximately 25% of the
schools total external walls. The dark
grey 16mm Carea panels provide the
school with a contemporary appearance,
perfectly complementing the buildings
modern architecture.
Installed by specialist contractor, Central
Cladding Systems, the Carea Artema
system is supported with a comprehensive range of joint fittings. This enabled
Central Cladding Systems to efficiently anchor the cladding panels to the
buildings cladding support system. Held firmly in place, the cladding helps to
create a thermally efficient building envelope whilst matching the architects
creative vision.
With the durable and eye-catching Carea cladding system installed, the new
school building looks set to meet all of the clients and designers targets,
delivering a stunning school building for the 21st Century. www.carea.uk.com
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PreVent A dAmP outside skin beCominG A dAmP
inside wALL when An extension is Added
The exterior skin of a cavity wall is designed to become wet when
rain falls. The cavity prevents that wetness from reaching the
inside skin.Wherever the skins connect at lintel level, a dpc tray
ensures the penetrating water is prevented from reaching the inside
skin. Similarly all wall ties are shaped so water tracking along a
tie drips off it into the cavity before it reaches the inner skin. The
attachment to an existing exterior skin
of an extension results in the original
exterior skin becoming an internal wall
below the new roofline. If the abutting
roof is flashed only, there is nothing
to prevent the penetrating wetness
from gravitating downwardly into the
new extension. The solution is to
install cavity trays. The only cavitray
awarded European Technical Approval
and designed for insertion into existing
walls is the Type X manufactured by
Cavity Trays of Yeovil. This approved tray has many novel features
that make the task of installation and compliance easy, swift and
economical. The Type X cavitray has its own attached lead flashing,
ready-shaped and secured within a protective bosem jaw. It is
possible to install a Type X cavitray by removing only a few bricks.
www.cavitytrays.co.uk
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roCkwooL simPLiFies roCksheLL
sPeCiFiCAtion with stAndArd
interFACe detAiLs
To support specifiers in adopting the RockShell wall
system, Rockwool has developed a suite of standard
interface details which are designed to optimise thermal
performance and provide an off-the-shelf solution for
delivering low energy buildings to Passivhaus standards
and higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Launched to the UK market at the end of 2011,
RockShell is a modular exterior load bearing wall
system which integrates high levels of insulation into its
design to achieve a typical U-value of 0.143W/m2K. By simplifying installation and manufacturing the system to an exact specification, RockShell
offers increased air tightness and minimised thermal bridges, as compared with traditional building methods.
Already Passivhaus certified; Rockwool is making it quicker and easier for specifiers to assess the suitability of RockShell for low energy projects
by providing standard interface details for the system.
Developed in collaboration with Passivhaus specialist, ECD Architects, the standard interface details have been designed to address the specific
needs of the UK market.This includes the provision of details for a range of commonly used facade and foundation interfaces, details for various
roof designs as well as door and window details
To offer further time-savings for the specifier, the details also provide pre-calculated psi values for insertion into SAP and PHP calculations. The
standard interface details are suitable for use with any building up to two and a half storeys high, helping to save specifiers time in meeting Part L
standards in both domestic and non-domestic applications. www.rockshell.uk.com
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soLAGLAs ProVides
wAshroom GLAss
soLutions For
euroPes tALLest
buiLdinG
Washrooms inside The
Shard Western Europes
tallest building will be as
modern and dramatic as the
iconic buildings exterior,
with the installation of back-
painted glass from Solaglas.
The glass solutions company
met a complex schedule
to manufacture and deliver
back-painted glass, which has
been used to line the walls
of 78 washrooms within the 87 storey central London building.
Solaglas, which is part of the Saint-Gobain group, accommodated
the intricate requirements set by fit-out contractor Swift
Horsman, whose 18-month design and installation programme
is nearing completion.The Shard is a mixed-use 310 m (1,016 ft)
vertical city of high-quality offices, world-renowned restaurants,
the 5-star Shangri-La hotel and exclusive residential apartments.
It will also incorporate Londons highest viewing gallery offering
360 views when it opens in May 2012. www.solaglas.co.uk
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Described as a remarkable building, the
$85m KfW scheme was designed by
architects Sauerbruch Hutton to combine
form, colour and sustainability. With a
primary energy consumption of just
98kWh/m2, it is also one of the worlds
most sustainable office buildings.
The building, known as Westarkade, provides
office space for 700 staff and a conference
centre. Its base is a curved four-storey
podium connected to the banks adjacent
buildings on several levels. A 10-storey
tower rises above the podium in a flowing
form that responds to the prevailing wind
direction and orientation of the sun,
maximising natural day light and achieving
the best possible views for the occupants of
the neighbouring KfW buildings.
The schemes most distinctive feature is its
bespoke double skin faade constructed
using Wiconas aluminium unitised curtain
walling.
The envelope consists of an encircling
sawtooth-shaped cavity which encloses automated blinds to reduce solar
gain and control glare. The exterior is defined by a skin of fixed tempered
glass panels and colourful ventilation flaps in red, blue and green, helping to
create a striking aesthetic. The internal faade has alternating opening and
fixed glazed units.
This dynamic faade solution negates the effect of variable pressures around
the building, allowing natural ventilation all year round and for the occupiers
to open the windows on the inner skin whilst avoiding both draughts and
heat loss.
A roof-mounted weather station linked to the building management
system monitors wind speed and direction, and controls the faades
outer ventilation flaps. This solution introduces fresh air when required
and creates a zone of constant pressure surrounding the inner skin of
curtain walling. Air can then be drawn into the offices via floor vents or the
occupier-controlled windows.
Commenting on the award, Peter Murray, one of the CTBUH judges, said,
The streamlined form of the building integrates itself into its surrounding
context, whilst simultaneously standing out through the playful use of
colour. Whereas many buildings use colour as a way to mask an otherwise
unremarkable building, here it contributes an additional rich layer to what is
already a remarkable building.
KfW is one of the largest banks in Germany and is at the forefront of
the countrys demanding energy policies. It was therefore a key project
requirement to develop a highly sustainable office building for its
headquarters expansion.
Wicona offers one of the most widely used and technically advanced
unitised faades in Europe, which is particularly suited to high rise, complex
and bespoke faade designs. The panels can accommodate any combination
of profiles, external feature caps and glazing, and can carry stone cladding;
metal, composite or polycarbonate panels; windows, doors and fixed light
glazing; brise soleil sunshading and photovoltaic panels. www.wicona.co.uk
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one oF the Worlds most
sustAinAbLe oFFiCe buiLdinGs Wins
GLobAL best Tall Building AwArd
The stunning new headquarters building for KfW Bank in Frankfurt, which
features extensive use of Wicona unitised curtain walling, has won a major global
architectural award.
The prestigious accolade for the Worlds Best Tall Building has been awarded to
the KfW project by the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
the leading international authority on the design, construction and development
of tall buildings.
This is the second time the CTBUH has recognised a Wicona project. In 2009
the Tornado Tower in Doha, another application of Wicona unitised curtain
walling, was presented with the award for the Best Tall Building in the Middle East.
The CTBUH awards highlight projects from across the world that have made
extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban
environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level.
Described as a remarkable building, the $85m KfW scheme was designed by
architects Sauerbruch Hutton to combine form, colour and sustainability.With a
primary energy consumption of just 98kWh/m2, it is also one of the worlds most
sustainable office buildings.
The CTBUH awards highlight projects from across the world that have made
extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban
environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level.
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ChAnGe oF use breAthes new LiFe
into disused oFFiCe buiLdinGs
Cities have to constantly change and adapt to survive and no more so than the commercial
centres where many fine buildings from past ages have become redundant. Fortunately, architects
and property owners with vision are capitalising on this, increasingly finding new and innovative
ways to keep our building heritage in active service. Many are converted to residential use,
restaurants, clubs, galleries and of course Hotels, thereby maintaining the vibrancy that a city
needs.
A consequence of a vibrant neighbourhood is noise and Selectaglaze, the UKs leading specialist
in secondary glazing systems has recently been involved with two Central London boutique hotel
developments, The Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell and Hotel Indigo in the Minories. Originally a
warehouse and once the home of the football pools company of the same name, the five-storey
59-room boutique Zetter Hotel opened to critical acclaim, being voted one of the worlds 50
coolest hotels by industry bible Conde Nast Traveller and its restaurant has recently been
voted the third best in the UK. The owners of the Zetter Hotel strongly believe that the health
and happiness of future generations is dependent on a commitment to sustainable ways of living
and working. They aim to reduce energy consumption and become carbon neutral and to work
with suppliers that share their sustainability commitment.
To this end the Hotel collects fresh water via its own borehole beneath the building; has installed
an energy loop system capable of swapping energy around to heat rooms and cool fridges and
natural light and ventilation is provided by The Zetters cleverly designed central semi-elliptical
atrium. The hotel had retained the buildings original sash windows and installed bi-folding
shutters to the room side of the bedrooms but this combination did not provide the required
level of noise insulation. To remedy this, Selectaglaze provided sliding secondary units fitted flush
to the window openings, thus allowing easy access to the shutters and external windows. This
has not only produced exceptionally quiet rooms but will help considerably in reducing energy
consumption.
Hotel Indigo located in The Minories, on the edge of the Square Mile within the capitals main
financial district, is a four star hotel, part of the word-wide InterContinental Hotels Group. The
Indigo brand launched in America in 2004 and arrived in the UK four years later. The new hotel
in The Minories is the latest in what is now a 38 strong world-wide chain. Each Hotel Indigo
is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding
area.
Occupying what was formerly an office building and bank, conversion to a top class boutique
hotel and restaurant was a major architectural and interior design undertaking. As part of the
conversion it was decided to replace the windows with double glazed frames but standard
double glazing does not provide the levels of sound insulation needed by the guests. The solution
was to install secondary glazing, thus creating triple-glazing which offered noise insulation in
excess of 45dB and further improved the energy performance of the window, reducing heating
costs and improving sustainability.
The secondary windows were made bespoke to ensure the best fit and included horizontal
sliding, vertical sliding and hinged casements all finished in a grey powder paint to blend with
the new external windows. Selectaglazes secondary windows are designed to maintain the
character of the property and are accepted by all Heritage bodies. Frames have a permanent,
easily maintained finish usually white but a wide choice of colour options together with a
selection of timber-grained finishes are available to suit almost any dcor. The ability to shape
and curve frames and discrete installation ensures sympathetic treatment.
Refurbishments are often fast track projects requiring close cooperation between client,
contractor, specialists and the professional team. Selectaglaze has wide experience of working
in buildings up to Grade 1 listed and offers a technical advisory service and specification advice
to ensure correct interface with other trades. Programmes are particularly important and
proactive site surveys linked to a modern production facility working on Lean principles ensures
that projects are delivered on time and installation undertaken with minimal disruption, which is
particularly important when working within Hotels.
Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant holder Selectaglaze has gained a reputation as one of the
countrys leading secondary glazing specialists and, as such, has led the way with innovative and
informative literature including the companys new Product Guide and Energy Conservation
Guidance Notes. www.selectaglaze.co.uk
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Nullifires new S708 moisture resistant water-borne intumescent coating for 60
minutes has proved the ideal fire protection solution for a new steel-frame car-park
building in Gloucester.
The new 9 million multi-storey car park at the Gloucester Royal Hospital is for
Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust. It features a slender steel frame with timber
louvers arranged in a wave pattern to prevent headlights shining into neighbouring
properties while at the same time allowing in natural light and ventilation.
Built by Vinci Construction and operated by sister company Vinci Park, the new
structure required a fire rating of 60 minutes in a semi-exposed environment.
The majority of conventional intumescent fire-protective coatings are designed
for installation within the building usually beneath dry-lining or other finishes.
However, on this project, where the perimeter steelwork is semi-exposed, a durable
moisture-resistant product was required.
Cardiff-based specialist third party accredited installer R Lewis and Co therefore
selected Nullifires S708 intumescent coating for this project, with 2 coats of Nullifire
TS815 top seal to finish.
It was R Lewis who really drove this and pushed for the Nullifire S708 on this job
says Nullifires technical services and contract support engineer David Lamb. S708
is unique in that unlike other moisture-resistant products, it is water-borne, not
solvent-based.
This has several advantages continues Mr Lamb. Firstly, it is a thin-film coating so
loadings are potentially lower and thus less product may require for any given job.
Also, because S708 is water-borne, it is low-VOC. That means it is a lower health
risk and is less harmful to the environment including local residents and applicators.
On this project, the close proximity of the car-park to the main building also meant
that any fumes given off by a solvent-based product could enter the hospital itself or
residential properties.
For contractors, a water-based product has other benefits too, says Mr Lamb: Its
easier to clean your equipment using water and disposing of waste product is easier,
cost effective and less hazardous.
Although only the perimeter steels occupy a semi-exposed position, R Lewis chose
to use S708 throughout the car-park. The perimeter steels were then finished with
two coats of Nullifires TS815 top seal in grey, while the internal steels were given a
coat of TS815 in white. All products were spray-applied on site.
With the Nullifire TS815 top-coat, the new water-based intumescent will give good
long-term protection even in areas subject to moisture penetration says Mr Lamb.
www.nullifire.com
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mCdonALds Choose Ardex tiLe FixinG soLution
ARDEX UK have been appointed by the worlds largest family restaurant
chain, McDonalds, to supply a tile fixing solution for the re-fit of all of their
UK restaurant locations.
ARDEX proposed an efficient cost and labour saving tile on tile solution
for the tiling refurbishment. Each refit will commence with the existing
wall and floor tiles
being cleaned with
ARDEX DGR
Degreaser. To facilitate
tile on tile application,
ARDEX P4 Primer
was specified for use
onto the existing
tiles. ARDEX P 4
produces a textured
surface which helps
the adhesive grip
to the tile, preventing slipping and movement, and offers rapid drying of
just one hour, enabling the early fixing of new tiles with ARDEX X 77
MICROTEC Flexible Floor & Wall Tile Adhesive. ARDEX X 77 has an open
time of up to 60 minutes, providing greater fixing efficiency over large
areas, and has been developed to fix heavier, larger tiles without slipping.
For the floors, ARDEX P 4 Primer was specified for use on the existing
floor tiles prior to the application of ARDEX MICROTEC X 78 S Ultra
Rapid Setting Floor Tile Adhesive, to fix the new tiles. ARDEX X 78 S has
a unique consistency that makes it ideal for solid bed fixing large format
tiles, and provides all of the benefits of a pourable adhesive without the
disadvantages (such as dripping). ARDEX-FLEX FL Rapid Setting Flexible
Grout, with built-in admix, was chosen to fill the tile joints.
www.ardex.co.uk
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A GiAnt undertAkinG For stYroFoAm
Work is well underway on the construction of a new visitors centre at the
world-famous Giants Causeway and 2,200m
2
of 200mm thick STYROFOAM
material ROOFMATE SL-A is
playing a crucial role. The material
manufactured by Dow Building
Solutions has been installed on
the flat roof of the heneghan.peng.
architects-designed building, not
only to provide insulation but to
support a wildflower meadow
being planted as a vast, green roof.
The enhanced A-foam insulation is blown with CO2, giving it a Global
Warning Potential (GWP) of less than five. The insulation protects waterproof
coverings from penetration of roots, UV damage and mechanical damage during
construction, use and maintenance and also offers support for the weight of soil
necessary for the planted layer. www.styrofoam.co.uk
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sikA ensures smooth runninG oF Luton dunstAbLe buswAY
Sika concrete admixtures are being used in the
production of high quality precast concrete
beams and slabs on the 89 million Luton
Dunstable Busway. The main section of the route
is a 7.4km guided segregated section where the
buses will run and be guided on a concrete track.
The L shaped concrete beams on which the buses
will run are 6 metres long and 480mm high and
weigh 4.8 tonne and are accurate to within 2mm.
The concrete needs to achieve high early strength, enabling the precast moulds to be speedily
and efficiently turned around - essential for the contractor to maintain the tight production
schedule. In order to meet these requirements, Sika

Viscocrete

25MP concrete admixture is

an important ingredient in the production of the precast base slabs and beams that make up the
track. It ensures that the concrete moves freely through the precast moulds, fully encapsulating
the steel reinforcement. High early strength is obtained together with an excellent surface
finish. www.sikawatertightconcrete.co.uk
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ALu-timber ruLes the roost At CAmPus
Alu-Timber, with their approved fabricator
K2 Aluminium Systems, worked on the
second phase of the Glynllifon campus
development. This new build teaching
block was designed to meet BREEAM
excellent standards. The project is sited
adjacent to a special conservation area
which is home to one of Europes largest
roosts for Lesser Horseshoe Bats. Alu-
Timber, from The Parkside Group Ltd.,
was specified due to the flexibility it offers.
All profiles are kept in stock which means
challenging site deadlines can always be
met. The extensive range of profiles
create options for large glazed framing areas which integrate seamlessly with Alu-
Timber windows and doors. The complete Alu-Timber range includes casement, tilt
& turn windows, open-in and open-out doors, framing and curtain walling.
www.alutimber.co.uk
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AirPort ACCess Gets uPGrAde
Travellers to Birmingham Airport now benefit from a new, state of
the art terminal which is easily accessed from the main concourse
through a double set of iMotion bi-parting sliding doors installed
and maintained by TORMAX UK Ltd.TORMAX was specified
for access at One Terminal through H&H Architectural Systems.
With this entrance scheduled to experience extremely high
levels of daily foot traffic,
TORMAX recommended
their iMotion 2401
operator. iMotion
represents low energy,
sustainable automation
without any compromise
on functionality or
reliability. The 2401
operator incorporates a
high torque synchronous
motor that has no abrading
parts, ensuring optimum
performance and near-indefinite life-expectancy.The automatic
entrance at Birmingham Airport further contributes to lowering
carbon footprint by reducing heating bills in the terminal. The
two sets of automatic sliding doors work smoothly and silently
in conjunction to effectively create an entrance lobby area which
minimises heat loss from the building without slowing pedestrians
or creating a bottleneck. www.tormax.co.uk
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term ProteCtion to exPosed steeLwork