GO!

PUBLIC
modern public sector architecture & design

winte r/s p rin g 2011

Contents
04  PUBLIC/PROPERTY  –  Educational Buildings & Healthcare Buildings
20  PUBLIC/OPINION  –  Manufacturers Have Their Say
28  PUBLIC/EVENT  –  Ecobuild - Excel, London, March 1-3
32  PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS  –  News
36  PUBLIC/MARKET  –  Product News
56  PUBLIC/IMAGE  –  The Bigger Pictures
64  PUBLIC/WORK  –  Project News

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Archial Completes £43 Million East Surrey College Development
The second and final phase of a £43 million development at East Surrey
College in Redhill, Surrey has been completed. This concludes the work
on the college which involved a new 18,000 sq m building, and 3,500
sq m major refurbishment of previous facilities on the College’s existing
campus at Gatton Point North.
Archial, one of the country’s largest architectural practices and a
member of the global Ingenium Group of companies, has designed the
new building as part of a development, funded in part by the Learning
and Skills Council (LSC), that involves the demolition of all existing
buildings with the exception of the Reigate School of Art & Design and
the formation of a new main access into the site from London Road.
The new building includes facilities for students studying: art design
and media; hair and beauty; construction; engineering; public service;
health and childcare; sport; business and supported learning. It also
houses a sports hall, gym, a two storey learning resource centre and
landscaped horticulture and summer gardens.
Gary Phelps at Archial said: “The design and specification of East Surrey
College is a response to the needs of governors, managers, staff and
students alike. The College is arranged around a three storey 800 sq m
internal winter garden allowing natural light to fill the building, which
also connects to an external summer garden providing quality social
space all year round.”
Chris Long, East Surrey College Director of Communication and Capital
Build, said: “With its outstanding design, the new college provides
world class facilities for teaching and learning. This landmark building
is the gateway to Redhill and an important visual indication to the
community of how education and skills acquisition can improve lives
and opportunities.”
Fully accessible and DDA compliant, the building provides teaching
spaces that are flexible and optimise natural daylighting. Internally,
glazed screens to classrooms give the building a light and open feel.
Externally, the building features a curved zinc-clad three storey block
containing the learning resources centre and administration area and
translucent cladding panels – the first time this particular system has
been used in the UK – which achieve exceptional thermal insulation
values while allowing high levels of natural daylight into the building.
A number of sustainable features are incorporated into the building
design, including rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing, a green
roof, a wood chip fuelled biomass boiler and solar panels, and it has
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been awarded a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating. Situated in Redhill, a
busy shopping and commercial centre for surrounding small towns,
East Surrey College has over 1,500 full-time students and more than
8,000 part-time students studying courses that range from vocational
qualifications to community leisure courses.
Phase Two of the construction programme involved a major
refurbishment of the Reigate School of Art & Design building to provide
first class motor vehicle, construction and engineering teaching facilities
over three storeys.
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A Learning Curve GEZE UK Educates Exeter

Modernisation and
refurbishment of the Penbryn
Function suite at Aberystwyth
University was carried out by
main Contractor T O Jones
& Sons Ltd. Gareth Lewis
Architects specified a Hunter
Douglas 84R ceiling, finished
in white and installed on
curved carriers to convex
and concave radii to form a
waveform pattern. Panels
were installed with no joint
profile, leaving open joints
to maximise airflow and
create a feeling of space.
The waveform shape of
the ceiling added visual
interest as well as reflecting
and diffusing light from the
pendant light fittings, wall
mounted up-lighters and natural light from the windows.
The Hunter Douglas 84R ceiling system consists of round-edged panels
which are easily clipped onto a curved carrier system to create concave,
convex or undulating ceilings. Panels are joined using an engineered
panel splice, to provide a perfect joint detail.
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GEZE UK, is once again proving that it’s
a degree above the rest as several of
its elegant door closers are installed at
Exeter University.
Select Architectural Ironmongery
specified more than twenty of GEZE
UK’s TS 3000 B surface mounted
closers and a GEZE Boxer, an integrated
cam action door closer, during the
refurbishment of Exeter University’s
1950’s Senate Chamber. Select
Architectural Ironmongery chose
the Boxer as it could be integrated
into the refurbished doors, blending
seamlessly into the sleek design of the
boardroom.
Offering style as well as function, the doors can be manually opened
with low friction and adjustable speed as well as benefiting from a
built in hydraulic back check. GEZE’s surface mounted cam-action door
closer, the TS 3000 B, was selected for doors throughout Senate House,
where high footfall areas made ease of opening a necessity. Designed
to assist with the need to satisfy the requirements of the Equality Act,
and to bridge the gap between the stringent fire door regulations and
Approved Document M of the Building Regulations, the TS3000B offers
adjustable latching action, closing speed and back check.
Enquiry No 2
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Steni Brings Colour To BSF Sheffield
Four shades of cladding panels from Steni UK are proving
a colourful new home for the first intake of students to a Sixth-Formers Proud Of Their New Wernick Building
redeveloped personalised learning centre that is part of
Sheffield’s Building Schools for the Future programme. HLM To expand school facilities quickly and cost-effectively local education Secondly – cost. A modular building is generally highly competitive
architects specified the Steni Colour panels of fibreglass authorities are turning increasingly to factory built, modular in price when compared to the cost of conventional construction
reinforced polymer composite, with a smooth surface of 100% construction. Not only are great savings achieved in construction methods.
acrylic that is electron beam cured without the use of solvents, costs and site development times, but the steel framed buildings look
in matt green, blue, grey and yellow. just as pleasing and are as equally Internal and external finishing work took 20 weeks to complete from
Fixed horizontally with staggered joints by specialist sub- robust as those that are built using the date of delivery to site. The work included a pitched tiled roof
contractor Rooksby Roofing, the 4502m of cladding acts as a traditional building techniques. with a vented Dutch gable at each end, and a brick and rendered
rainscreen above brickwork on the upper storey of the façade The King’s School in Ottery St Mary exterior wall. The new building is positioned on the site of an old
but also features on the soffits and link bridge of the new is just such a case. Its new two- swimming pool which required some thorough site preparation work
extension to the £5.7million Personalised Learning Centre on storey building, designed and built before the ground works could be completed.
Spring Lane, Sheffield. by Neath Abbey based Wernick The new block, specifically designed to blend in with the older
The new, 6252m steel framed, flat-roofed extension to the Buildings was delivered over four buildings that surround it, houses the expanding geography
north of the former Spring Lane College forms a modern “fun” days, which is fast for a 723 square metre, 15 room building. department and the 6th form centre and IT room.
frontage to the facility and aims to provide a new identity to The decision to construct the school’s latest building using this
the school, with its elevational design of Steni panels intended modern method of construction was influenced by several key factors The 6th formers are not surprisingly very proud of their purpose
to support the school’s aim for a wow factor entrance to the designed facilities and the expansion of the geography department’s
2.85-acre site in one of the top 10% nationally ranked wards of Firstly – less disruption on site. The school’s authorities did not want accommodation will allow for a general increase in student places
multiple deprivation. lorries passing through the front gates of the school at any time. throughout the school. Wernick’s buildings are also available for hire
HLM specified them primarily for their range of standard colours - 44 as well as almost any special colour from the NCS-, RAL- or BS- colour system in Modular construction minimises health and safety risks because or lease purchase.
addition to two other finishes – half-matt and high-gloss – and two thicknesses. Those for the personalised learning centre were supplied by Sheffield much of the construction is done at the factory, yet the 28 modules
Insulations. The appearance of the building will change throughout the day and across the seasons as light levels, weather conditions and vegetation that comprise the new building were delivered while the school was Enquiry No 4
change. During the winter months when the trees to the Spring Lane boundary lose their leaves, the new building will provide a much needed burst of open. This was achieved by craning the modules into position, from www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
colour and vibrancy to the approach route. their delivery lorries drawn up in the school’s coach park on the other
side of the school from the main gates.
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Flag-Soprema TPO Meets Highest
Sustainability Criteria
The new £9.7 million Bournville school
consolidated the existing Infant and Junior
Schools into one. Sustainability criteria
required achievement of a BREEAM ‘Very
Good’ rating, so Flag-Soprema worked
closely alongside Approved Contractor
Central Cladding Systems to secure
specification of its Flagon TPO single ply
membrane for the roof waterproofing. As
the first TPO to achieve a BRE Green Guide
A+ rating, a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, EPC
B-Rating (with a score of 36) and a recycled
content of 22% were achieved.
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Besam The Automatic Choice For Talbot School
As part of the Sheffield BSF programme,
Newfield and Talbot schools were designed to
become a co-located facility, with Talbot School
a dedicated, multi-disability Special Educational
Needs provider. The school needed to provide
more independence to the students by
automating the internal doors to the classrooms
and hygiene areas. Besam was originally chosen
as the partner of choice for the original build.
After a successful three month trial period a
further 24 doors were automated on the site.
The Besam SW100 Low Energy Swing Door
operator was chosen specifically for its silent
operation, good aesthetics and the limited
impact it would have on the existing building.
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Fire Glazing For
Southampton University
Building 85 lies within the campus of
Southampton University, and is the new
home for the Institute of Life Sciences.
The core to the design was the use of
sustainable and low maintenance materials,
a category which included fire glazing
systems from Fendor. Over 40 different fire
glazing elements were required, ranging
from screens, doors and panels offering
30 minutes fire rating in the atrium to 60
minute fire rated doors and screens in the
lift lobby.
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COLLEGE Blinds Cut Out Maintenance
The COLLEGE blind has been designed to be
maintenance free, so that school Bursars or Facilities
Managers do not have the constant headache of
blind repairs and replacements. Strong components
and tough fabrics make the COLLEGE blind virtually
unbreakable and the product comes with a five year
guarantee. This makes it ideal for education and
interiors open to the public such as Museums and
Exhibition areas, and COLLEGE blinds are working
successfully in new build and existing schools, colleges
and public buildings. In addition the COLLEGE blind
helps reduce energy costs because of its excellent
insulating qualities. The special fabric is porous,
allowing good air exchange, so is suitable for naturally
ventilated buildings: side guides hold the blind steady
even when the windows are opened.
Enquiry No 8
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Pegler Yorkshire Helps To Improve Student Life
At Exeter University
A project is currently underway to provide 19 new
accommodation blocks at Exeter University with Pegler
Yorkshire being chosen to supply products from its
Tectite and XPress ranges and a full commercial valves
package, to facilitate heating and domestic water
installation. Products from the Tectite push fit range
included Tectite Advance which is a System comprising
both carbon steel fittings and carbon steel tube for
heating service, Tectite Sprint copper fittings for hot
and cold water service, XPress press fit carbon steel
and stainless steel Systems, along with copper tube
and fittings and a host of Pegler Yorkshire commercial
valves for isolation and commissioning on all systems.
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Chiltern International Fire Warns Against Wasting Money
When Upgrading Fire Doors In Schools
Chiltern International Fire has warned schools that upgrading the fire
resistance performance of fire doors must be approached with care
to avoid wasting
money. Senior
Consultant
Peter Barker
said, ‘There
are numerous
products on the
market that claim
to be suitable for
upgrading and
reinstating the
fire resistance of
doors to 30/60
Benchmark Gets An Education
minutes’ fire
Ceramic Granite from Benchmark has provided the ideal solution for resistance, but
the refurbishment of the Learning Resource Centre at Sutton Coldfield not all will be suitable for all the different types of doorsets in schools,
College in Birmingham. Ceramic Granite was specified for the principal assuming that the door is suitable for upgrading.’ He added, ‘The
elevation of the building. Ceramic Granite was also chosen for the inherent risk involved is that it is very easy to spend a lot of money and
college’s new Business Centre building. Suitable for both refurbishment achieve little. In the current climate it is important to ensure that any
and new build projects, the Ceramic Granite range combines all the outlay is wisely spent, but in the crucial area of fire protection, schools
benefits of the Benchmark Karrier Panel, with the appearance of natural cannot economise on safety.’
stone. The loadings on the substructure and building exterior are also
dramatically reduced when compared with naturally quarried stone. Enquiry No 11
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Curtain Walling From Structura UK For
Teddington School
Curtain walling by Structura UK Ltd was
specified for the £32m development and
rebuilding of Teddington School on its existing
site for the London Borough of Richmond upon
Thames.
Structura UK designed, manufactured, supplied
and installed a range of high performance,
aluminium Schüco FW50+ curtain walling
screens, incorporating Schüco ADS65 entrance
and fire exit doors, finished in a powder coated
dark grey (RAL 7016). The glazing consists of an
inner pane of 6mm clear, toughened and heat
soak tested glass with Low ‘E’ Soft Coat to Face
3, a 16mm silver spacer, Argon-filled cavity, and
a 6.4mm clear, laminated outer pane.
Specified by the architects to allow the
maximum amount of light into the building’s
central area, the curtain walling neatly and
cleanly fills the space between the elevations
while meeting stringent thermal and acoustic
properties.
Part of Structura UK’s £1.1m contract included
supplying and installing over 100 Velfac
outward opening, composite aluminium
and timber windows - and door screens - with solar control glass to some of the classrooms. The low maintenance windows consist of an external
aluminium profile to match the curtain walling, and an internal structural frame of laminated pinewood. www.structura-uk.com
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CaesarStone Provides A Winning
Concept For Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University prides itself as being one of the most
progressive and innovative universities in the UK. When refurbishment
works on their learning centre took place over the summer they
turned to CaesarStone for a practical solution to upgrade the helpdesk
countertops complimenting the new modern, brighter space suiting
the university’s contemporary aesthetics and providing a lasting finish.
CaesarStone was chosen for the new countertops, as their quartz
worktops offer longevity, durability and style. It was specified by
David Jenkin of Alexi Marmot Associates, who used 6600 Nougat in
a 20 mm thickness. The durable properties of the quartz mean the
worktop is extremely chip, crack and scratch resistant. Its non-porous
nature also means it is hygienic and resistant to staining, and with low
maintenance properties it provides an ease of living that will look great
for years to come.
Chris Hairsine of Stone Connection (Fabricator and Installer),
commented “The Architect selected CaesarStone for this project as
the quartz properties make it ideal for their needs. From a Fabricator’s
perspective, it is a very economical and cost effective material to work
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with. This is due to the fact that the quartz is a man-made material
and there is always complete colour consistency, therefore minimising
waste.”
Project Manager at the university, John McNamara commented,
“The design of the worktop and helpdesk as a whole compliments
the contemporary design of the learning centre. The quartz surface
requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking like new and
its durability makes it an ideal long term replacement for the old
countertops.”
The high standard of the CaesarStone product value is maintained
through the careful selection of Approved Fabricators, like Stone
Connection, to ensure the quality and service to each client and to
uphold the CaesarStone reputation. With CaesarStone you have the
full advantage of having chosen a stone that is both attractive, highly
practical and comes with a 15 year guarantee.
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Sustainability The Byword From Sapa In Award Winning BSF Project
Recycled aluminium window systems from Sapa Building Systems
have played a major part in an award winning sustainability project
for a new school building - Bideford Community College in Devon.
Dualframe 75mm casement windows, Elegance 52 curtain walling,
Stormframe ST thermally broken commercial doors, and 202 entrance
doors, plus Dualfold folding /sliding doors from Sapa, all made from
recycled aluminium, were a unique feature that satisfied the client’s
requirements for the most environmentally efficient building possible.
“The construction of the new purpose built college was undertaken
as part of the Government’s ‘Building Schools for the Future’
programme, with the emphasis on using sustainable, environmentally
friendly and energy efficient products, so being able to supply
fenestration from recycled materials was a big plus for the architect,”
said Jon Palethorpe, Sapa’s Commercial Director.
“Our design team were also able to come up with a special curtain
walling detail to house the large coloured ‘Stow Render’ panels that
were required. “As far as we know, Bideford College is the largest
project in the UK to use recycled aluminium and is one of the largest
BSF projects in Devon, with a fenestration package of £2.4 million.”
Over £40m of investment was used to transform a collection of red-
brick Victorian buildings and typical 1970s & ’80s teaching blocks
into an exemplar school to meet the needs of students and the
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wider community for years to come. The school also intends to be a
carbon-neutral site by incorporating cutting-edge technology such
as biomass boilers burning woodchip, incorporating solar and wind
generating technology and grounds that encompass parkland and
wildlife promotion.
In 2008 it was awarded the accolade of Most Sustainable School, part
of the inaugural Excellence in BSF awards run by the Partnerships for
Schools organisation and designed to recognise excellence within the
BSF programme. Bideford College’s use of environmentally friendly
aluminium demonstrates a genuine commitment to sustainability, as
aluminium can be recycled again and again without the loss of quality.
This is because re-melting of aluminium requires little energy, saving
up to 95% of the energy required for primary aluminium production.
Sapa’s contribution to the planning process included a detailed
plan to track the recycled aluminium through the supply chain,
from extrusion to fabrication and installation. There was also
project-specific advice on value engineering to remove cost without
compromising quality and design details to improve the weather
performance of the curtain walling.
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Triangles Of Light
Newly opened Darwen Academy is one of many state-of-
the-art schools designed by Aedas architects under the
BSF programme. This project, opened last September, is
designed to be a showcase to demonstrate how superior
design and a crafted interior environment can enhance the
learning process.
It is also one of many new UK schools which incorporate
Kalwall roofing or cladding. One of the most unusual
features is the dramatic roofscape over the central atrium.
This is divided into large coffered sections pieced by 36
triangular Kalwall skylights. Externally, the single slope
units, 6.9m wide across the base, are set within a sedum
roof covering. Because of the large area specified, over
400 sqm, the skylights could be specially fabricated by the
Kalwall Corporation of America to reflect the non-standard
grid design conceived by the architects.
Unlike glass or polycarbonate rooflights, Kalwall is
manufactured with fibreglass which diffuses daylight and
distributes it evenly across the interior without shadows
or glare. The panels have inherent rigidity and impact
resistance, are largely self-cleaning and because, dirt is less
obvious than on glass, frequency of maintenance is reduced.
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Pressalit Care Brackets For Height Adjustable Basins
Pressalit Care’s height adjustable basin brackets have been designed to bring
flexibility for users with limited mobility, enabling them to carry out everyday
washroom tasks with increased independence.
For use in installations such as school hygiene rooms and Changing Places
facilities, as well as home adaptations, Pressalit Care produces a range of brackets
suited to both frequent and periodic use.
Pressalit Care’s basin brackets have been designed for functionality and ease of
use, allowing standing or seated users to choose the individual height they need
to use a washbasin in comfort.
Where frequent adjustment is required – such as multi-user bathrooms in schools,
hospitals, care homes or public places – gas assisted or electric brackets are
recommended. Operated by means of a lever control or remote control, height
adjustment of up to 300mm is achieved. Where height adjustment is required
only periodically, the more cost effective manual option may be preferred.
Height adjustable basin brackets are being increasingly chosen for private home
bathroom adaptations to give flexibility and independence to individual family
members.
When planning a height adjustable bathroom, care should be taken to choose an ergonomically designed basin that ensures seated and standing
users can reach the running water as well as use the tap. A concave front edge, as incorporated into the design of Pressalit Care’s hand basins,
stabilises a standing as well as a seated user, with the rounded shapes providing support. The flat bottom of the basin leaves space for the legs of a
seated user. Taps should have long levers and spouts for ease of use.
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Pinderfields Hospital Gets
Thermally Efficient With Sto
System
The highly durable external wall insulation system, StoTherm
Mineral is specified for use on Pinderfields Hospital, the new
state of the art hospital development in Wakefield. The non-
combustible system provides high performance thermal efficiency,
and offers unrivalled fire protection and reinforced impact
resistance. Encompassing a Sto mineral fibre insulation board,
allowing an insulation thickness from 30mm - 150mm, and a
reinforcing coat with non-degradable glass fibre mesh, the system
is then finished with a weather resistant, through-coloured
synthetic render. Sto’ external wall insulation systems significantly
reduce energy loss, wrapping the building in a thermally resistant
envelope, maintaining comfortable conditions throughout the
year. The systems allow for outstanding performance without
compromising on aesthetics.

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Yorkon Wins Another Award For NHS Treatment Centre
Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has
won another award for the acclaimed Emersons Green NHS Treatment
Centre in
Bristol. The
project is
believed to
be the largest
complete
hospital to
be built using
modular
construction.
The scheme
has just won
the award for
Yeoman Shield Gives Hospital New Look For The New Year Best Product Used in the Exterior Environment at the Building Better
Healthcare Awards. The three-storey 4,842sqm hospital comprises 114
Yeoman Shield products including an innovative hand rail have provided steel modules which Yorkon craned into position in just three weeks
an attractive new look to a busy corridor at the University Hospital to reduce the build time to only 12 months. The treatment centre
of North Tees. Yeoman Shield Guardian handrail was fitted (signage achieved a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating and features services monitoring,
incorporated) with 200mm Yeoman Contra protection rail, keeping water conservation devices, a high level of natural light, solar reflective
pedestrians safe from service traffic and providing wall protection. glass, leak detection system for the kitchen, and cycle storage. The
Steven Taylor, head of design and development at the hospital which project has already won an LABC Building Excellence Award, and was
is part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, explained: Yorkon’s third healthcare project for UKSH.
“We have used Yeoman Shield products over the years and found them
robust and able to stand 24 hour/seven day traffic.” Enquiry No 19
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Yorkon’s Challenging Roof-Top Cranage Project At Harrogate Hospital
Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has completed the installation phase of a challenging project to expand facilities at
Harrogate District Hospital by craning a new storey on to an existing ward building. The project is part of a rationalisation of office accommodation
across the hospital, and will provide offices for around 50 staff. By constructing the new scheme on top of an existing traditionally-built two-storey
building, the Trust can create a centralised hub for administration and help address the constraints of the site.
The use of off-site construction is minimising any disruption to the hospital during the building project, will significantly reduce the programme, and
overcame the challenge of severely restricted access. Working over a weekend and using a 500-tonne crane, Yorkon installed the fully-fitted steel-
framed modules in just two days without the need for decanting the building below. The scheme is designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating to
minimise impact on the environment, and will be brick-clad to blend in with other buildings on the hospital site.
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Carehome Signage That Meets The Special Needs Of Residents
Signbox has recently completed the signage scheme for the new purpose-built
Waypoints Verwood Care home in Dorset, developed by Archstone Lifestyle
Homes. This included researching the special requirements for people with
dementia, partial sight or blindness. Signbox’s approach reflects the latest
developments in signs designed for the care home environment, including the
use of innovative materials, images and graphics that recognise the special needs
of disabled and mature residents – helping them to get around safely and with
confidence.
Residents staying at the Waypoints Verwood Care home include many that are
suffering from dementia; this creates a specific challenge in that such people
can typically forget the names for things but remember what they look like. To
address this, Signbox used photographic images that reflected the style of images
and fashion in the period when these residents were young and growing up,
avoided contemporary typefaces and pictos.
Speaking about the Verwood project, Signbox’s Managing Director, Mark
Bartlett, commented, “A clear outline is important, as is good contrast. People
with dementia often lose colour perception and yellow is the last colour to go,
so yellow and orange colours tend to predominate. They find looking at items
against a very dark or white background ‘blurry’ and difficult so pale backgrounds
are often used. People with dementia often have a stronger early memory, so the
style of items that they recognise may be different from those in current usage.
For example they may remember toilets as having chain-pulls to flush; very
different to the type of toilets that they will actually encounter in daily life today,
so to be effective the sign images used must reflect their past memory of things”.
For further information and to see the full range of Signbox signage solutions visit
www.signbox.co.uk
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Saniflo Prescribed For New Dental Training Facility
Adding dental training facilities to the Royal Alexandra Hospital
presented drainage problems. The new facility has 31 discrete
training areas. Each console and dental chair unit produced
waste water requiring disposal.
Saniflo pumps and macerator pumps were specified. In total
24 training areas had a Sanishower and a Sanispeed installed, 5
others used a Sanispeed and 2 utilised the Sanibest.
Each of these products fulfils a different function. Sanishower
is a compact pump that will take waste water from a wash
basin and a shower, whilst Sanispeed is a pump designed for
heavier duty applications. Both will pump water vertically
and horizontally to a remote drain using small bore discharge
pipework. Sanibest is a macerator pump that will take waste and water from a
WC, hand basin, shower and urinal and is the preferred unit for public locations.
Saniflo units are fully guaranteed and benefit from a nationwide service
network.
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Ceramic Granite Complements Copper At The Christie
Shackerley (Holdings) Group Limited has supplied 1300m2
of Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated cladding for the new
£35million patient treatment centre at The Christie hospital in
Withington, helping architects at AFL in Manchester to create a
standout building.
The new three-storey development has been built to transform
cancer treatment and research at the hospital. It includes
the largest early clinical trials unit in the world, the largest
chemotherapy facility in the UK and a new private patients unit.
AFL Project Leader David Rourke said: “Our brief was to create
a World Class hospital building that would provide the highest
quality patient environment. Inside and out, it had to project The
Christie’s brand values and reputation as a world leader in its
field.”
The building has a dramatic curved frontage featuring copper
based panelling and extensive glazing. Presenting a strong
contrast, remaining elevations have been clad with Shackerley’s
ceramic granite ventilated facades constructed from pre-
fabricated 1200 x 600mm panels with a charcoal ‘riven’ finish.
These have been installed using the company’s Queen’s Award
winning Sureclad Access system.
Shackerley has also helped to create an eyecatching entrance
area. In gleaming stainless steel lettering ‘The Christie’ stands
proud against polished black ceramic granite panelling which has
also been used inside to clad part of the reception lobby.
David Rourke said: “Aesthetically, Shackerley’s Sureclad ceramic
granite was an ideal cladding solution. It’s a high quality material
with the visual appeal of quarried stone, and is offered in many
colourways and finishes. We found two very different panel styles
to complement the curved metallic panelling, one of which has
also provided us with us with an impressive interior wall finish.
As the material is exceptionally hard and durable, totally resistant
to climatic extremes and impervious to pollutants, it will retain its
appearance for the lifetime of the building.
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“The ventilated facades have allowed us to install highly
effective thermal and acoustic insulation on the exterior of the
building, helping us to meet our sustainability objectives and
target an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating. The Sureclad system is so
flexible that we have been able to re-orientate panel courses
at specific heights in the elevations, providing us with a perfect
window module and adding visual interest.”
The ceramic granite facades and interior cladding were installed
by Eaga Contract Services Ltd (formerly known as EJ Horrocks),
for the main contractors, Interserve.
Enquiry No 23
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Article By: Paul Sands, Stokvis Energy Systems

SOLAR THERMAL WATER HEATING FOR

SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION

Heat from the sun is effectively free energy and that is a compelling reason for using it for water
heating, particularly in sheltered accommodation where the demand for hot water is predictable
because occupancy levels are relatively stable. In fact the freely available solar energy received
by the earth in just 30 minutes is equivalent to the energy used by the entire human population
in a year and, even with the UK’s unpredictable weather, it is a powerful source of heat. For most
UK applications, solar thermal heating is the most practical renewable energy solution for both
old and new buildings.
Solar thermal water heating systems tend to be On a sunny day, a single panel can match the performance
supplementary. They are mainly used to back up hot water of an average domestic immersion heater. However, solar
systems, normally based on boilers as the heat source. thermal systems are unlikely to provide enough heating
The proportion of the hot water heating demand that on their own throughout the year. That is why they are
solar will take care of depends on HWS patterns, available usually combined with a system using high efficiency fully
space, as well as the financial considerations although modulating gas fired condensing boilers and plate heat
generally, for most applications in the UK up to 60% of exchangers/cylinders.
the HWS demand across the year can be accommodated This effectively forms a “parallel bivalent system”
by the Solar input. whereby one heat generator (the boiler-based system)
For example, take a typical care home where solar could handle the entire load, but is supplemented by a
heating is to be retrofitted. First, we would look at how second hot water generator with a smaller output (the
many thousand litres of water are used per annum. This solar system). The systems are operated in harmony
is a comparatively straightforward exercise in sheltered depending on the demand.
accommodation since it will probably have a constant A very convenient boiler arrangement involves utilising a
output and 100 per cent occupancy. skid-mounted package or Complete packaged plantroom
Having established the hot water need, we would then be which is prefabricated in the factory. This offers a number
in a position to judge what can be saved in running costs of advantages including faster installation; better safety
with the Solar input, for up to 60% of that consumed. The because on-site time is cut and the risk of accidents and
final solution being dependant on considering the clients product damage is therefore reduced; higher quality due
percentage target, location/space available for Panels/ to the tight organisation of products during manufacture
Solar storage and the capital budget available. in controlled conditions in a factory. Since prefabricated
There are essentially two main types of solar panel. Some units make the installation process highly predictable it is
convert sunlight into electricity (solar photovoltaic panels) therefore relatively easy to plan.
and others convert it into heat (solar thermal).
The latter type absorbs solar radiation and uses that www.stokvisboilers.com
energy to raise the initial temperature of a hot water
system. Simple solar panels designed for this purpose
have been around for many years. The most basic are
glazed flat plate collectors, which resemble domestic
radiators and are made from black-coated metals or black
plastics such as polypropylene.
The disadvantage of a basic flat plate collector is that it
also radiates heat; as the fluid within it gets warmer, it
can lose up to 90 per cent of that energy to the air. The
hotter it gets, the worse the problem, so the efficiency of
the system falls off rapidly.
Evacuated solar thermal systems overcome this problem
by heating the water using panels that contain tubes in
a vacuum. The Stokvis system is an advanced form of
evacuated tube solar collector designed to maximise the
solar energy absorbed and minimise heat loss through
radiation. It reduces the amount of ‘parasitic’ energy
lost by most evacuated tube systems (energy used up by
the system itself during the process of converting solar
energy to heat). As a result, it requires smaller pumps to
circulate the fluid in the evacuated tube collector which
means that there are fewer drops in pressure through the
system, giving a more sustained level of heat.
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Article By: Mandy Filkins, Mono Hinge Manager, Medway Galvanising

PROTECTING PLAY

Recent reports in the national media have clearly shown that children are in danger of losing one
of the most basic skills necessary to growing into adulthood – the ability to play. The reasons
for the change in children’s pattern of behaviour are complex and the subject of much debate
by experts, but one of the key factors influencing parents to allow their offspring to sit indoors,
mesmerised by computer games or television, is the knowledge that they are safe from harm
at home.

If we accept the fact that children need to get out and be
involved in physical play in order to develop inter-personal
skills as well as healthy bodies, then the real question is
where can they do it safely? Inevitably the provision of
safe play areas falls mainly on local authorities, though
commercial organisations and leisure companies have
a similar duty of care to ensure that any amenities they
control do not constitute a safety hazard.
Take a look at a typical children’s play area in the local
park and you will see an array of swings, slides and
climbing frames as well as other often imaginative pieces
of equipment. They are generally well engineered,
brightly painted and installed within a landscape of
rubbery looking tiles intended to protect children from
fall injuries. The other ubiquitous feature is that of a bit of
post-and-rail or picket fencing hastily erected around this
expensive selection of equipment; probably accessed by
a timber latched gate.
As the manufacturer of the Mono Hinge Self-Closing
Gate, the Medway Galvanising Company has had
extensive experience of convincing council recreation
managers and play area designers to extend the standard
of specification used in choosing play equipment to the
facility’s enclosure. It is the one item of equipment in a
play area that every child uses so why is it that the fencing
and gates are so often left to the last minute by play area
planners?
The contradiction stands out starkly because the fencing
has so many functions to fulfil in relation to helping
create a safe play facility. The enclosure defines the
area of the play equipment from the surrounding park
or playing fields with their ball games, cyclists and dog
walkers. They prevent small children from wandering off
if their parent’s attention is distracted and they act as an
obstacle and deterrent to paedophiles who might seek to
entice children away from their companions.
children suffering serious hand and other injuries from
automatic closing gates that have slammed shut or that
present finger-trap points.
These concerns were what prompted development of the
Mono Hinge Self-Closing Gate as a risk-free and robust
alternative to traditional steel or timber gates. Complying
with BS EN 1176 for play equipment as well as all current
DDA regulations, the Mono Hinge opens to 110 degrees to
facilitate wheelchair or pram access, while its automatic
closing mechanism presents no finger taps, crush points
or shear actions. The product is also vandal resistant with
tamper proof fixings.
The many local authorities around the country who have
already purchased Mono Hinge gates have found them
easy to install and maintain as well as very reliable. The
closing speed is simply adjusted and units have been
tested to half a million cycles. And as would be expected
from a company which was established as a specialist in
galvanising metalwork, the Mono Hinge is highly corrosion
resistant.
If we are going to get children enjoying themselves
actively rather than in cyber-space, first of all we have
to ensure that play spaces are physically safe. Well
designed, properly engineered and aesthetically pleasing
enclosures can make a crucial contribution.
www.medgalv.co.uk

Even if the fencing is adequately thought out, though,

the gate can still remain a weak spot in the protective
boundary. If a gate does not close properly it can allow
an unsupervised toddler to wander away or a stray dog
in to foul the ground or attack the children. There is also
a disturbingly high number of incidences recorded of
24 [OPINION
Article By: Clare Campbell, Product Marketing Manager At Dimplex Renewables
REDUCING RUNNING COSTS, CUTTING CARBON
– RENEWABLES OFFER HOPE IN TOUGH TIMES
With budgets cut and funding for projects hanging in the balance, times are more challenging
than ever for the public sector. However, progress towards zero carbon construction has to
continue regardless, as 2016 draws closer. The good news is, renewable technologies can not
only help to reduce projects’ carbon emissions, but can insulate users from relentlessly rising
energy bills.
Whether you’re considering energy consumption in
terms of communal use buildings such as schools or
offices and looking at your obligations under the CRC
Energy Efficiency Scheme, or if you’re active in social
housing and working to tackle fuel poverty, an increasing
problem thanks to another round of price hikes of up to
9.4 percent on energy bills in recent months, renewables
create options for investing in a low carbon future, while
limiting exposure to rising fuel prices.
Heat pumps can provide in excess of four times as much
heat as the energy they use, solar thermal hot water
can meet up to 60 percent of a home’s annual hot water
requirement, while thanks to the Feed-in Tariffs, solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems offer a healthy return on
investment, as well as contributing towards reducing a
property’s electricity bills, so these technologies really do
warrant investigation.
Heat pumps and intelligent fan convectors
Heat pumps are accepted as one of the most efficient
means of heating available, drawing warmth from the
surrounding air or ground and compressing it enough to
run a heating system. The low carbon systems are usually
designed to provide a property’s total heating and hot
water requirement, making it straightforward to reduce
both running costs and carbon footprint.
What’s more, the announcement that the government
is supporting the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is
great news for the public sector. Previous schemes have
focused on electrical microgeneration, but in what’s
believed to be a world first, under the RHI payments will
be made for renewable heat generated locally. Although
the detail of the scheme has yet to be revealed, we know
that more than £850million will be made available over
the spending review period.
Heat pumps are ideal for new build developments, but
have traditionally been more difficult to integrate into
retrofit projects, because they perform best at low flow
temperatures (of around 35-45°C), such as are typically
used with underfloor heating, for example. In a retrofit,
installing an underfloor system can involve substantial
upheaval and the expense of a new floor.
But there is now an alternative; intelligent wall-mounted
fan convector heaters like the Dimplex SmartRad® range
are fast and responsive, giving accurate room-by-room
temperature control combined with attractive styling.
The heaters are ideal for retrofit installations in place of
conventional radiators, as they give superior performance
and user comfort from an equivalent system, and are
space-saving due to the high surface area of the internal
heat exchanger. In fact, when used to replace conventional
steel radiators in an existing ‘wet’ system infrastructure,
they are usually smaller than the radiators they replace.
Solar PV – cash from the sun
Solar photovoltaic (PV) also offers great opportunities for
the public sector, especially with the introduction of the
feed-in tariff (also called ‘clean energy cashback’), which
came into effect in April 2010, representing a welcome
major new revenue stream.
Any building that has sufficient roof space, is connected to
the grid and has a demand for electricity can take advantage
of the scheme, giving public sector organisations plenty of
scope for installations on social housing, schools, offices
and community buildings. Providing a guaranteed income
for 25 years for each kWh of electricity generated, even
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if it’s used on-site (saving on energy bills as well), the
feed-in tariffs convert solar PV from an overhead into an
investment – with a healthy ROI.
Getting into hot water
With today’s smaller dwellings and the improved levels
of insulation and air tightness they incorporate, water
heating is becoming a proportionally greater element
of a property’s total energy use. Able to provide up to
60 percent of a home’s annual hot water requirement,
and producing free hot water from the sun’s warmth for
a large part of the year, solar thermal water heating can
make substantial reductions in a home’s carbon footprint,
as well as reducing the resident’s fuel bills.
Balancing the budget
Even though options may seem limited due to the
decrease in available funding, there remain opportunities
for public sector organisations, as many manufacturers
develop flexible finance packages to help make the
installation of renewable technologies more achievable.
Dimplex, for example, offers Renewable Energy Finance,
a scheme which has been designed to overcome budget
restrictions and spread the costs of the installation of
renewable energy systems. It provides capital funding to
cover the up-front costs of purchase and installation, and
payments can be spread up to a maximum of 15 years.
In addition to helping public sector organisations meet
increasingly stringent building legislation targets,
renewable technologies can help alleviate fuel poverty,
improve living conditions for tenants, or even provide
a substantial and ongoing income through the feed-
in tariffs. So although getting budgets to balance is
becoming increasingly challenging, these technologies
are undoubtedly the future, and with the finance
mechanisms now being put in place, they remain not
just a viable option for public sector organisations, but a
necessary one.
www.dimplex.co.uk
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Article By: Mike Williams, General Manager of Portakabin Hire
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PLACE PLANNING ISSUES
Mike Williams, General Manager of Portakabin Hire, looks at how steel-framed modular
building solutions can help schools overcome place planning issues, and what to consider when
specifying interim teaching accommodation. Demographic changes caused by an increase in
the birth rate and in immigration levels have led to a serious shortfall in primary school places
across the UK.
The provision of interim teaching accommodation using
modular construction is a highly effective solution that
more specifiers are turning to. The approach enables
contractors to react very quickly to an increase in demand
for school places, which can be difficult to predict. The
accommodation can be configured and fitted out to exact
project requirements. There is no risk – the building
can remain in use for as long as it is needed. And the
approach is completely flexible – the floor area can be
increased or reduced in line with local needs.
Interim Accommodation should not Compromise
Education Standards
If a child is learning in an interim building for two years
that could be one third of their time at that school – so the
quality of the education environment is a critical issue.
In our experience, the design requirements for new school
buildings should be transferred to interim solutions,
design criteria such as:
• inspirational spaces
• high quality teaching environment
• buildings that promote security and supervision
• a positive identity and image for the school
• accommodation that encourages pupil satisfaction
– respect and self-esteem
• varied teaching environments.
Exemplar concepts for school design can now be applied
to interim accommodation – provided the modular system
is sufficiently flexible. Concepts can include:
• Linear cloisters – uninterrupted spaces for flexibility
and expansion
• Learning clusters – to house a year group, faculty or
department
• Indoor courtyards – a heart for the school, social space
or sheltered play area
• Outdoor classrooms – particularly for primary schools.
Any modular building, whether for interim or permanent
use, should be configured for ease of navigation and
circulation, and to minimise pupil distraction. To meet
project requirements and budgets, steel-framed modular
buildings can be standalone units, single-storey clusters,
two-storey schemes and whole school configurations.
And the buildings can be fitted out for a variety of uses
– general classrooms, reception and administrative
centres, break-out and social spaces, and kitchen and
dining facilities.
Dealing with Constrained School Sites
Modular buildings really come into their own on
constrained sites.
Portakabin has located buildings on the roofs of existing
buildings, in completely enclosed courtyards and have
extended traditionally-constructed schemes. Wherever
possible, specifiers should try to avoid using land required
for other activities. And buildings can be installed during
school holidays to minimise any disruption to teaching.
A Cost-effective Solution to Place Planning Issues
With the quality of interim solutions now available,
schools no longer need permanent buildings in place to
accommodate maximum numbers. An interim building
can be used for peaks in school places, which can then
be removed when demand falls. This is a far more cost-
effective option, particularly when there is such huge
pressure on funding for school buildings. However, when
comparing tenders, specifiers should ensure they are
comparing buildings and specifications that are like for
like. The cheapest building option may not represent best
value – and could compromise the quality of education.
Not all suppliers are the same, and not all will be able to
provide the services required.
How to Select a Modular Building Partner
To ensure high quality interim accommodation that
meets standards for quality, aesthetics and performance,
specifiers should look closely at:
• Track record in delivery – on time and on budget
• Percentage of repeat business over three years
• Design options available to accommodate infant
toilets, wet play areas, special needs, science, food
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technology, dining etc
• Service guarantees
• Availability of buildings from stock at short notice
• Experience in the education sector
• Project management skills and resources
• Range of services – groundworks, furniture supply,
fitting out – all in the required timescale
• Health and safety record
• Sustainability – waste minimisation, choice of
materials, recycling initiatives
• A robust, quality construction
• Building Regulations compliance, including fire and
insulation
• Compliance with DfE design requirements
• Air permeability performance. Look at independent
test results to verify claims.
Schools should also ensure that the modular manufacturer
has key independent accreditations and approvals:
• ISO 14001 for environmental performance
• BBA certification – a 60-year design life
• Buying Solutions – reduced tendering time for LEAs
• ISO 9001 – for the full production process
• Dun & Bradstreet rating for financial stability.
How Birmingham City Council Addressed Place
Planning Issues
To meet an increased intake of 330 reception-age
children in Birmingham, Portakabin provided around
1,000sqm of teaching accommodation at nine different
primary schools. Head Teacher of Chad Vale School, Robin
Haselgrove said, “We all absolutely love our new building.
The children really like the spaciousness and don’t have
to spend time moving tables to make room for drama
lessons. The classroom is light and bright – we would be
more than happy to keep it!”
www.portanews.co.uk
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2011, having worked closely with the organisers to
create a 150 square metre ‘aluminium village’ style
pavilion representing the aluminium in building
supply chain. CAB itself will be updating visitors
on the very latest aluminium and sustainability
information including a number of major projects
that it is involved in such as generic environmental
profiling, service life and responsible sourcing. The
TAPER-LOC™
growth in interest in the use of aluminium as a
sustainable building material is highlighted by the
fact that a record 20% of CAB’s membership will be
Visit Ancon at Ecobuild 2011, Stand S1210
Zinc In Colour At Ecobuild (Stand N550)
System
exhibiting at the show either in the Aluminium Area Ancon Building Products is showcasing its products at
itself or separately. ECOBUILD. Stand S1210 will address important issues For Ecobuild 2011, rolled zinc market leader VMZINC will be
such as thermal bridging, featuring Ancon’s range exhibiting its new G3 range of standing seam ridge and eaves flashing
Enquiry No 24 of low thermal conductivity wall ties and thermal accessories. Also being shown are standing seam, interlocking panel
www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card breaks at balcony locations. In addition to Ancon’s and overlapping panel systems in 5 pre-weathered colours. These
stainless steel wire wall ties, the range includes the include PIGMENTO green, blue and red, all of which are used with
BBA-approved TeploTie. The innovative Ancon TeploTie the compact warm roof VMZINC PLUS system which w ill be a further
Klober Highlights Building Fabric Airtightness Research At Ecobuild is manufactured from basalt fibres and has a thermal product displayed. VMZINC PLUS needs no underside ventilation Enquiry No 31
conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. Many of Ancon’s and is available in conjunction with cellular glass, mineral wool, PIR www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
For Ecobuild 2011, Klober will focus on the issue of airtightness of roofs in relation products are fabricated from stainless steel; this
to research undertaken to demonstrate the U-values, levels of airtightness and other insulation or composite boards in straight or curved profiles. Among
material has an approximate 60% recycled content, a technical aspects of note are the award of a BRE Green Guide A+
measures needed to comply with Approved lower thermal conductivity than carbon steel and is
Document L1A and Level 4 of the Code rating for VMZINC’s Standing Seam roofing system on boards and an
100% recyclable at the end of a long, low maintenance environmental profile score of 0.84 UK Ecopoints for its Overlapping The TAPER-LOC™ System is a revolutionary
for Sustainable Homes. As the first roofing service life.
product manufacturer to publish literature Panel system. new frameless glass balustrade system. 
examining the principles of building fabric Enquiry No 27 The precision measured control gives you high quality
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to launch its updated ‘Taking Control of
Air Leakage’ brochure and ‘SAP Analysis Dow Supports Simplifying Standards Seminar • 50% faster to install than traditional alternatives
Supplement’. This will outline the benefits
At Ecobuild • For toughened/toughened laminated glass from 12mm-
of building to low leve ls of air permeability
25.52mm thick
and examine specific improvements that
Dow Building Solutions – manufacturer of • Dry glaze system, no need for cement
can be achieved over the TER by using an air permeability of 3 m3/hr per m2 as distinct
STYROFOAM-A insulation – is sponsoring the
from 10 m3/hr per m2 (the default value for TER in England and Wales. • Tested to meet the strictest building code requirements
“Simplifying Standards, Guides and Tools” seminar
stream at Ecobuild 2011, taking place at London’s ExCel BS6180:1999 and BS6399-1:1996
Enquiry No 25
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the three days of Ecobuild, will include discussions horizontal taper-loc design, which allows the system to
on aligning
be adjusted, dismantled and re-set. 
Passivhaus
Remmers Join The WWA construction
principles
Europe’s leading Exterior Wood Coatings with building See us at
manufacturer Remmers UK, have become
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codes and
regulations. It
Ecobuild
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quality, high performance, sustainable Energy Saving Indoor Climate Control
changes that 1st to 3rd March
wood windows. will be required in building standards in order to meet Steico shows Europe’s leading expertise in natural wood fibre insulation 2011
Remmers will be exhibiting their Opaque zero carbon homes targets, amongst other highly and construction solutions for the perfect year round energy saving
and Translucent Exterior Wood coatings topical subjects. Dow Building Solutions has produced indoor climate - and healthier buildings - on Stand No S815 at Ecobuild
range alongside the Wood Window a suite of technical guides into selecting and using 2011. The range offers quality and performance using certified
Alliance on their stand at this year’s Ecobuild which is being held at London’s ExCel STYROFOAM-A, available to download from sustainable materials while reducing CO2 emissions and saving on
centre. With a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee, Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque www.styrofoam.co.uk energy consumption. They provide cosy warmth in winter and a cool
and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking retreat in summer for houses, commercial and industrial buildings. Patented
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How can we reduce the risk

NIBE Energy Systems At Ecobuild 2011 of flash flooding?

NIBE Energy Systems will be showing a wide

range of its products on Stand S2010 at Ecobuild
2011. With the sharply rising interest in energy
conservation from the public, the industry and
from Government, Ecobuild is expected to be a
vibrant occasion and it’s billing as “The world’s
biggest event dedicated to sustainable design,
construction and the built environment” seems
well justified. NIBE will show a complete range
of the company’s systems designed to supply Water Management From Cistermiser
energy for central heating and hot water supply
At Ecobuild
using exhaust air from the home, from air in the
outside atmosphere and from ground sources Cistermiser will be exhibiting on Stand S1549 at this
and this will include the launch of the new NIBE year’s ECOBUILD. With a wide variety of innovative
SOLAR. control valves for washbasins, urinals and WCs, the
stand is a ‘must’ for anyone involved in washroom
Enquiry No 32 management or design. With outstanding water
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saving features and anti-vandal properties, the
Cistermiser BREEAM compatible products on show will
be of particular interest to those involved in health,
education, commerce, industry or work in secure
There’s Only One Rainwater System For The Ultimate In Green environments. All the products shown have been
Roofs And It’s At Ecobuild designed for simple installation as well as trouble free
use.
Lindab’s rainwater control system - Rainline
- was recently specified for a building perhaps Enquiry No 35
featuring the ultimate in ‘green’ roofs. Rainline’s www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
carbon footprint appears to be, according to a
recent environmental study, significantly lower
than many of the rainwater systems currently
on the market. This combined with high
performance and competitive pricing makes
Rainline one of the most effective solutions
for the control of rain drainage on all types of
buildings – including green roofs. See the Lindab
sustainable solution for rainwater control on What’s my obligation under the new
Stand No S1525 at Ecobuild. www.lindab.co.uk Flood & Water Management Act?

Enquiry No 33
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What effect does permeable

paving have on water quality?
BSRIA Services Shown At Ecobuild 2011 What is SUDS?

One display at the forthcoming ECOBUILD exhibition
in Docklands’ Excel that will be of interest to almost
everyone in the construction industry is Stand S2234
of BSRIA Instrument Solutions. BSRIA style themselves
‘The Built Environment Experts’ and, as testing in the
construction industry becomes ever more complicated,
they provide a most comprehensive service to builders
of all sorts and sizes. Concerned with the hire, calibration
and sale of the most advanced testing equipment, the
BSRIA stand will provide answers to the thorny problems
surrounding Building Performance Evaluation. Especially
featured will be the Thermal Imaging Cameras from FLIR
together with the innovative Wi5 wireless data collection
system developed by BSRIA Instrument Solutions in
conjunction with the manufacturer.
Fakro Topsafe For Added Roof Window Security
Enquiry No 37
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patented topSafe ® system. TopSafe provides the
highest level of safety and security in standard roof
windows today – a minimum Class 3 EN13049. Other
products on display will include the Balcony Window IN THE DARK ABOUT
and High Pivot Window. The Balcony Window has two
sashes, the top-hung upper of which opens through
COMPLEX DRAINAGE ISSUES?
45° while the lower one slides out to reveal built-in
balus trades. The High Pivot Window enables overall
THE ANSWERS ARE CLOSER
glazing height to be extended without taking the THAN YOU THINK.
window into the wall or relying on additional width.
FAKRO will also be exhibiting its SKW Solar Thermal
panel system for the first time.

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Foremans Releases New Figures For Delivery On Time, On Budget And
Customer Satisfaction Research Results

Figures just released by Foremans

Relocatable Building Systems, the
UK’s largest supplier of recycled and
refurbished modular buildings, have
shown how its approach is delivering
outstanding customer satisfaction and
the consistent completion of projects
on time and on budget. Foremans has Stannah - Here To Help By Answering Your
successfully delivered 96 per cent of Questions
its projects on time and 99 per cent
on budget in the last three years. In With over 300 lift engineers out on the road making
research carried out to measure customer service, Foremans achieved an average score 227,000 site visits in one year, Stannah is asked a lot of
of 91 per cent for overall satisfaction, including both building and service quality, over questions. ‘Lifts: your questions answered’ is a handy
the last two years. 100 per cent of customers surveyed would recommend Foremans spiral-bound booklet that really does answer many
building solutions. questions about owning/ managing lifts, escalators
and moving walkways. Included are up-to-date
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and improving energy efficiency of existing lifts and
how to ensure the safety of passengers and lifting
Portakabin Achieves Business Superbrands Status – And equipment. Also included is a section outlining
Jumps 67 Places In 3 Years how we can help with all your servicing, repair and
refurbishment requirements, not only for Stannah
Portakabin has been revealed as products but for products from all manufacturers.
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since 2008. Portakabin was placed
191st in the prestigious annual
listings, moving from 258th in 2008
and 233rd in 2009. Portakabin
has also just achieved the highest
possible rating from Dun &
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This coveted award puts Portakabin in the top 15 per cent of all companies in the UK and
Ireland for financial stability.

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specifier literature on its range of industrially Modular Wiring Systems Launches New Website
applied fire retardant treatments for timber,
Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical
providing a consistent and assured protection
– which may not be achieved with the use
cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd, is pleased to announce IT’S BETTER THAN A SURFACE WATER SOLUTION,
of brush applied fire retardant products. The
range includes established treatments such
the launch of its new website. Providing a valuable
resource, the website explains what modular wiring IT’S A TOOL TO REDUCE FLOODING.
systems are for those unfamiliar with the concept as The ever-increasing risk of flooding throughout our urban environments needs to be dealt with
as DRICON and NON-COM Exterior. DRICON
well as the benefits of such systems over traditional through preventative measures and Marshalls can provide you with all the help you need in
fire retardant treated timber remains the
fixed installations. It features an overview of typical order to implement an effective and legislative water management solution. As market-leading
only product of its type to achieve British
power and lighting systems designed and produced by experts, we have all the relevant products and industry know-how to ensure sustainable drainage
Board of Agrément (BBA) certification and
Modular Wiring Systems, with explanations and easy systems (SUDS) are central to your urban planning projects.
continues to provide a proven and permanent
to understand colour diagrams. The different types
surface spread of flame protection for interior and weather protected exterior timber
of cables used within the systems are also detailed. A
applications. www.archtp.com
range of support material is available direct from the
new web site. www.modularwiring.com Find out everything you need to know about water management at
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There’s Only One Rainwater System For The Ultimate In Green Roofs
In Sweden they know a thing or two about
sustainable building systems and their
impact on the environment, so it’s not
surprising that Lindab’s rainwater control
system - Rainline was specified for a building
perhaps featuring the ultimate in ‘green’
roofs. Rainline’s carbon footprint appears
to be, according to a recent environmental
study, significantly lower than many of the
rainwater systems currently on the market,
making it the ideal choice when sustainability
is a key requirement. Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated galvanised steel, a
high percentage of which is recycled material; Rainline offers minimal thermal movement
and UV stability. Rainline at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled further
underpinning its carbon footprint and whole life costing credentials.
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Scott of the Antarctic Completes Charity Ice Marathon
An intrepid runner from Devizes-based
Wrightstyle, which supplies glass and
steel systems worldwide, has successfully
completed the world’s coldest and most
arduous marathon. Scott Mulligan, who
is a CAD draughtsman with the company,
finished the annual Antarctic Ice Marathon
in a commendable time of 5 hours and
16 minutes. The marathon course mainly
consisted of compacted snow, with wind-
chill temperatures falling as low as minus
20 degrees C. The course started and
finished just a few hundred miles from the South Pole. Scott was raising money for the
British Red Cross, and was also sponsored by Wrightstyle. You can read Scott’s blog of his
memorable exploits at www.wrightstyle.co.uk
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Kaba Door Systems Will Exhibit At easyFairs MAINTEC 2011
Kaba Door Systems will be exhibiting
at MAINTEC 2011, to be held at NEC
Birmingham on 29th- 31st March
and will be showcasing expertise in
maintenance and repair of industrial
and commercial door systems. Visitors
will be able to visit Kaba on stand D8 in
Hall 11 where staff will be on hand to
offer advice on repair and maintenance
issues and information on the full Kaba
product portfolio of technologically
advanced automatic sliding, folding and swing doors, rollershutter, sectional overhead
and high speed doors, fire shutters, fire curtains and grilles.
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New Rroofing CPD Tour Announced By
Hambleside Danelaw
Hambleside Danelaw is touring the country again
in 2011 with a suite of CPD seminars designed to
enhance knowledge of roofing and roofing techniques
which maximise environmental performance and
significantly reduce a building’s energy costs. The
company is participating in both the CPD RoadSeminar
Tour and the RIBA CPD events. Architects, specifiers
and building professionals will be able to update
their knowledge on topics such as: environmental
performance of GRP; GRP roofing systems and how
they differ; flat roofing - designing to avoid common
problems; flashings/troughs: lead v plastic v concrete
v GRP; and roof ventilation - practical solutions. Venue
and date details of these RIBA approved seminars are
available at www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk
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Wernick modular buildings
When cost-effectiveness, a tight delivery
and minimum disruption are top priorities
With its attractive stone, timber and slate exterior
Ermington Primary’s new building for pre-school
children is fully sympathetic to its rural surroundings
in a conservation area.
Yet this is a modular building, chosen not only for its speed
of construction, but also because of its cost-effectiveness.
The new building was delivered and craned-in in one day and

Our new building is airy, spacious
and full of natural light. It has
finishing work took only eight weeks.
Flexible Waterproofing For Basements everything we need to provide a
Wernick’s modular system offers rapid off-site construction
Vandex Flexbit is a polymer modified bitumen safe and welcoming environment
using the latest energy efficient materials and a choice of
compound for basement waterproofing applications. It
is applied by trowel or spray and is fast to apply due to
minimal surface preparation. Vandex Flexbit has hardly
traditional external finishes. It’s flexible enough to meet all
educational building needs, from nurseries and crèches to
for our pre-school children.

Jane Byrne, Head Teacher, Ermington Primary School
complete schools.
any odour due to its highly refined bitumen content
and solvent-free formulation. It is also non-hazardous, Available for sale, lease or hire, Wernick
making it easier for applicators to comply with health buildings come with a complete design
and safety regulations. Once cured, Vandex Flexbit and build package.
forms a tough, flexible waterproof membrane with
crack-bridging properties. Vandex Flexbit is one of a Ask for a copy of our brochure and DVD
and open your eyes to modular building.
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Safeguard Europe Ltd. www.safeguardeurope.com
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How To Keep A Roof Garden Green

DACHFIX® from Hauraton Ltd is a discreet, shallow drainage system that

controls water saturation of the soil or sand substrate on roof gardens,
terraces and green roofs. This system balances the moisture in the
substrate ensuring water logging does not occur during winter months
and helps to reduce plant die-back in dry weather. Instead of using a drip
or sprinkler system, irrigation water can be introduced into the channels,
directly into the substrate. This
method saves water by reducing
evaporation from the soil’s
surface.
With a much higher drainage
volume than gravel catch
points, the low profile channels
and point drainage gullies are
Secure Cycle Storage From Autopa Residents Thankful For ‘White Light’ Scheme In Hackney
offered in depths from 45mm
to 75mm. The components Autopa’s Boston bicycle shelters & secure compounds are proving Urbis’ Sapphire luminaire has reduced light spillage and made an estate
have slots in their vertical wall popular across the UK. The Boston is available in a wide variety of in the london borough of hackney feel much safer at night. The original
which allows rain water to percolate into the substrate, but then drains configurations from open sided single shelters to secure compounds. 100W SON lamps on the Datchler Estate in Hackney were leaving much
away any excess water. Channels are available in galvanised steel, stainless The flexibility of this shelter makes it suitable for a variety of of the ground in relative darkness due to high spillage levels. Denise
steel, PP or the company’s recycled PE-PP, all matched with slotted or applications and locations. The pictured ‘secure compound’ is Hill, Electrical Services Manager for Hackney Homes, commented, “we
mesh gratings. DACHFIX® channels and gullies can also be supplied with constructed of mild steel frame, galvanised & coated black finish with decided to invest in a new lighting solution and looked at the products
adjustable feet to allow for greater substrate thicknesses up to 110mm. 5mm PET glazing which is UV stable and vandal resistant and a lockable offered by a number of manufacturers. We decided to use Urbis’
Under-surface, cross-intersection ducting to connect gullies to the mesh door. The compound supplied to ‘Healthcare Development Sapphire, fitted with 70W CDM-T lamps, as it would provide the lighting
channels is also included in the system. Services, Hayes’ provides secure cycle storage for up to 16 bikes, levels we wanted to achieve for the estate. Given all the positives
extension bays for larger quantities of bikes are available. that have come from this scheme, we will definitely be using this new
lighting approach on other estates.”
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www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card rainline sustainable rainwater systems in steel Management Solutions

Rainline – no matter
what the colour, it will
always be green
In Sweden they know a thing or two
about manufacturing sustainable
building products and their impact on
the environment, so it’s not surprising
that Lindab’s Rainline carbon footprint
is significantly lower than many of
the rainwater systems currently on the
market.
This combined with high performance,
quality and competitive pricing makes
Rainline one of the most effective and
‘green’ solutions for the control of rain
Silver drainage on all types of buildings.
Metallic
Marshalls has launched a new water management campaign to tackle
the issue of flooding throughout our urban environments.
Although water management is a complex subject, Marshalls can help
make getting it right easy with the right products and support services
to save you time and hassle in creating the most effective water
management solutions possible.
Now Marshalls superior products and unrivalled expertise in water
Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated management has been brought together via a new website portal
part recycled galvanised steel; Rainline offers dedicated to answering your queries and offering advice, opinions
all the features you would expect from a and product solutions to ensure you comply with new SUDS
system manufactured by one of Sweden’s legislation and meet your regulatory obligations.
leading companies. The new website also includes a video showing thought provoking
Available in a range of attractive high build research by leading SUDS expert Chris Jefferies of University of
polyester colours, the finish of which is Abertay and Dundee and challenges our industry and provides clients
guaranteed for 15 years, Rainline is also with all the data they need to make informed decisions.
available in natural copper, Aluzinc and plain Visit the new website at www.marshalls.co.uk/select/
galvanised.
watermanagement where you will find all you need to know about
For an information pack contact us at the
SUDS, current legislation, product information and latest industry
address below.
news and get involved by contributing to ‘This Weeks Poll’ questions
and posting a message on the Linkedin site which encourages opinion
and discussion about the subject.

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Marshalls Water Management Solutions
Rain never seems too far away in the UK, but as our climate changes
we can expect more extreme downpours - especially through
warmer and wetter winter months.
While annual average rainfall may decrease slightly, the seasonal
distribution of precipitation will change significantly, with winters
seeing an increase in rainfall of up to 30%. An increase in extreme
weather events, where winter storms will become more frequent,
has also been forecast. And - as we’ve seen over the last few years
- more intense rainfall means a higher risk of flooding.
Under natural conditions, most of the water that falls as rain soaks
into the ground or gets carried away by rivers. But in urban areas,
the built environment alters the natural drainage of water, with
hard surfaces increasing both the rate and amount of rainwater that
turns into run-off. And it has to go somewhere.
Traditional piped ‘drains’ have a limited capacity to cope with the
high levels of surface water generated by extreme rainfall events.
And, when the capacity of one or more parts of the drainage system
is exceeded, the worst happens.
For example, in the floods of June 2007 extreme rainfall in the
Midlands and the north of England led to large-scale urban flooding,
with over 55,000 properties affected:  two thirds of these from
surface water run-off overloading drainage systems.
In addition to flood risk, large amounts of surface water run-off
can cause water quality problems. As water runs over hard urban
surfaces, it picks up pollutants that are washed into water courses.
For example, run-off from roads contains heavy metals and
hydrocarbons which can seriously impact on water quality.
A well planned drainage infrastructure helps to manage water
run-off by preventing domestic properties and other spaces such
as paved public areas, car-parks, driveways and roads acting as
conduits for run-off water. And it is more sustainable to manage
storm water in a way that allows it to permeate naturally through
the ground where it falls rather than being directed into already
overloaded drains and public sewers.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) provide an alternative
approach to piped systems. Whereas piped systems are
characterised by a limited capacity, SUDS solutions such as
permeable paving enable water to soak away from the surface
where it falls, mimicking natural drainage processes. By reducing
run-off volumes and encouraging recharge of the natural
groundwater at source, they mitigate many of the adverse impacts
of storm water run-off on the environment in terms of both volume
and pollutants.
At the heart of the philosophy is the need to address three key
concerns: water quantity, water quality and biodiversity. By
considering these three factors known as the ‘SUDS Triangle’ when
designing developments, it becomes possible to create drainage
systems that provide natural water quality treatment, encourage
infiltration, reduce the impact of peak flows and minimise impacts
on the local habitats of both communities and wildlife.
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Indeed, as a major legislatory step towards improving both flood Marshalls fully supports DEFRA’s vision for water policy and
risk management and the way we manage our water resources, management where, by 2030 at the latest, we can sustainably
The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 seeks to define clearer manage risks from flooding.  And if those of us responsible for the
roles, responsibilities and standards for the creation of sustainable development of urban spaces are to maintain our quality of life while
drainage systems in line with proposed flood risk management protecting the environment, we must take action now.
strategies.
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Local Authorities’ SUDS Advisory Boards, responsibility for the
specification, design, implementation and maintenance of SUDS
schemes remains shared between local government, drainage
planners and hydraulic engineers, town planners and civil engineers,
land-owners, developers and even homeowners.
With so many stakeholders involved, decisions about new
developments and increasingly essential water management systems
can be taken without a complete understanding of surface water
risks - or the most effective solutions.
Hence, everyone involved in creating our built environment bears
some responsibility in implementing water management strategies
to meet our changing climatic conditions. As such, each must
play their part and work together. Wherever you sit in the water
management process, Marshalls has the depth of expertise and wide
choice of high performance drainage products to help you create
more effective sustainable water management plans to meet your
obligations.
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Revolutions
for Interior Design

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Toilet Cubicles & Washroom Systems

Manufactured from 13mm thick Compact Grade Laminate and extra heavy
duty fittings, the Cairngorm Cubicle System (pictured) offers a waterproof
and vandal resistant washroom solution designed to perform in even the
most demanding environments.
Cubicle Centre Ltd is a family owned business celebrating over a decade of
supplying washroom products manufactured to the highest standards.
An extensive range of toilet cubicles and washroom systems are available
on a manufacture and supply basis - all designed to allow for simple
installation by any competent tradesman.
January 2011 sees the launch of a new brochure containing the latest
technical information and up-to-date product imagery.

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exciting range of high gloss sheet materials for the commercial and domestic sectors

Call today for information on our product range

T: +44 (0)1376 518037 E: marketing@davidclouting.co.uk
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Showered In SUCCESS
Formed in 1979 Taplanes Showing Solutions were once a
subsidiary of Kelan Engineering and are now the oldest British
manufacturer of shower cubicles, minipods and ensuite pods.
Using their own patented manufacturing techniques and materials,
Taplanes are the only British company that can genuinely prove
that they can meet a minimum 30 year life expectancy if not in
excess of 50 years.
Taplanes have produced specialized equipment for private, military
and government contracts for various applications which have
involved highly specialized chemicals, plastics, electronics and
robotic knowledge.
Most of these contracts were completed under “Letters of
Confidentiality” and “Secrecy” documentation. Taplanes
manufacture all their products using a specially formulated
polypropylene material with a minimum thickness of 10/12mm.
This sustainable material allows Taplanes to take their products
back at the end of its life cycle, regrind it, re-thermoform it and
then re-use it.
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Each bespoke construction does not use any substitute material
for strength, under-carriage support or component fixing, nor does
the system carry any exposed sealant, grout or tiling which can
be a costly, an on-going maintenance issue, and can also attract
bacteria.
The Taplanes material is tested and approved by an NHS test
Laboratory as bacteria free and also totally inert. Their patented
horizontal joint system is designed to prevent any capillary action
allowing for the whole ensuite system to be taken in and out of the
allotted room as many times as needed without invalidating the
guarantee.
During their 31 years of manufacture Taplanes can refer to clients
selling buildings, taking the ensuite or showers out, and reusing
them in other buildings which saves considerable sums of money.
The Taplanes unique design is a cost saving environmentally
friendly solution, perfect for today’s economic climate.
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Housing Boosts Beko Distributor’s Business
Having a customer base that includes a large number of regional
housebuilders and specialist contractors, as well as the larger
national developers, has helped one of Beko’s main distributors
ride out the recession, with the business now expected to grow
steadily as the construction industry steadily recovers. Hemel
Hempstead based DBD Distribution Ltd is a family owned firm
established back in 1988, which now employs more than 100 staff
across the country.
And with good stocks held at Devizes in Wiltshire as well as
Thornaby near Stockton-on-Tees and Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire,
the company is well placed to support its regionally based installer
teams, and offer its clients a professional and responsive service
nationwide. Managing Director, Samuel Firth-Bernard comments:
“In addition to clients such as Persimmon Homes, Barratt
Developments and Taylor Wimpey, we also work for many other
quality home builders – including Crest Nicholson, and Galliford Try.
And while supplying the contract market with built in appliances
from Beko and other brands accounts for some 90 per cent of our
business model, 18 months ago we launched Cottura as a luxury
kitchen furniture brand and we will continue to progressively
diversify to maintain long-term stability.”
“Not only do we expect to see our current, £17 million turnover
grow steadily over the next few years, we are also building up
our relationship with Beko as a relatively new supplier to us. We
commenced trading with the manufacturer last year following
the launch of their built-in range, at which time we went out to
look at the production plants in Turkey. “We were very impressed
with the set up there; while we have also gone on to receive very
good service on delivery. The after sales care and whole support
mechanism is excellent, which are the main reasons we are seeing
Beko appliances go into many more of our contracts around
the country.” Typical of the work which DBD Distribution Ltd
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undertakes for leading housebuilders and contractors is an elderly
care refurbishment project in Hertford involving the local authority
and an RSL. Bircherley Court is operated by Riversmead Housing
Association and contained a total of 61 one and two bedroom flats
prior to work starting two years ago.
Now though, a £7 million redevelopment by Hill Partnerships
has added a further 10 flats for local people and has seen the
exterior of the property radically improved. Internally, the designs
by project architects, Kyle Smart have remodelled the communal
areas while all of the existing accommodation has benefitted from
having new kitchens and bathrooms installed. DBD Distribution
Ltd are supplying Beko appliances for all of the 70 new kitchens,
including built-in fan ovens, ceramic hobs, and extractor hoods,
with the products’ energy efficiency and ease of operation being
considered critical for such a situation.
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Colour And Class With Fixation From Milliken Contract The Elegant Afriston Towel Rail From JIS Europe

Smart neutrals can add simple detailing, while richer reds,
oranges and turquoise will give slabs of full-on colour,
bringing class and colour to public sector locations with
Fixation from Milliken Contract.
With Fixation’s broad colourbank, designers and specifiers
can create a bespoke floor from an off-the-peg carpet tile
range. Fixation can be used to signpost a building, through
way marking or creating feature areas, while offering
universal high performance at an everyday price point.
Fixation is part of the Carbon Neutral Essentials Value
Tufted Loop Pile collection that combines an 85% recycled
cushion polyurethane backing for enhanced underfoot
comfort, sound absorption and increased durability. With
a highly durable nylon fibre featuring MilliGuard® Plus soil
guard and anti-microbial protection, Fixation also helps to
promote a cleaner and healthier indoor environment.
Equipped with the high-friction TractionBack® coating,
Fixation can also be installed without wet adhesives,
meaning that installing, moving and replacing carpet tiles is
not only easier, but kinder for the environment too.
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JIS EUROPE of Haywards Heath has a new heated towel rail
named THE AFRISTON. The towel rail is manufactured in
an elegant round section shape with nine horizontal rails
giving an appearance of refined luxury, together with a
stylish 90 degree angle on the top rail.
The AFRISTON is 1260mm high and 520mm wide. It can be
used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats, which
will allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is
turned off.
The AFRISTON towel rail is manufactured in 100% stainless
steel pressure tested to 12 Bar and is available in polished
finish with brushed satin finish available to order making
this radiator durable and hygienic and they come with a
25year guarantee.
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More than Sapphire offers an unrivalled package of practical

just beautiful support and guidance for total peace of mind.

Timberline Works Well At Wirksworth balustrades > A clear 10 step Project Pathway from concept
to installation
An improved access scheme including a ramp and
balustrade at Wirksworth Library in Derbyshire has > Structural Assessment System – a unique structural
become the latest of many projects to specify Timberline, calculations tool
a new wood-effect handrail and balustrade system from
Neaco. Manufactured from aluminium with a beautiful > Onsite Safety & Quality Assurance scoring system
powder coated reproduction of natural wood grain,
Timberline brings the aesthetic virtues of timber without
the environmental, hygiene and maintenance concerns
> 12 year guarantee on all products
associated with it. Derbyshire County Council selected
Timberline in light oak to complement the library’s
traditional aesthetic.
“Everyone is delighted with the choice of Timberline,” said
Tim Leteve Disability projects officer at Derbyshire County
Council’s Property Division, Design Services. “To use real
wood handrails we would probably have needed to source
the stanchions and glass panels from a different supplier,
but with Neaco we could specify all the necessary components from one manufacturer. The wood-effect system offers another
Sapphire Eastern 01763 847 020 Sapphire Midlands 01295 265 500
advantage because, unlike real wood, it’s maintenance-free.” Neaco’s balustrade range can also be specified in a wide choice of solid
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Sheerframe Provides Perfect Colour Match In East Midlands
Homes Refurb
Sheerframe window fabricator
and installer Coalville Glass
& Glazing has provided East
Midlands Housing Association
(EMHA) with perfect performance
and an aesthetic solution. The
1980s built St Andrews House
low-rise apartment block
accommodates 24 properties
which were originally all social
housing but several have since
been sold to householder. With
the remaining majority EMHA
properties due for a window
replacement programme, this mix
meant the housing association had
to maintain the black and silver
styling of the original windows
while at the same time install cost-
effective replacements which offer outstanding thermal performance
over a long, low maintenance service life. Coalville Glass & Glazing
manufactured casement windows with a black outerframe and silver
opening lights, all of which are white on the interior, using Sheerframe
Calcium Organic stabilised systems from L.B. Plastics to provide high
performance colour coordinated windows.
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Crittall Windows Retain The City Character
95 Gresham Street is a gem in the heart of the City of London. The £35 million refurbishment of the site makes extensive and impressive use of glass and
steel to contrast with the existing external facade of Portland Stone. And for the glazing element, Crittall Windows supplied and installed its Corporate
2000 and W20 profiles for optimum visual impact and long lasting performance. The installation of the new windows was a like-for-like replacement,
with the Crittall profiles helping to retain the character and traditional appearance of the external facade, whilst at the same time providing modern,
advanced glazed units that comply with all thermal and energy efficient requirements.
Crittall’s involvement extended beyond just supplying the profiles, as architect, George Corrigan of architects, Rolfe Judd explained. “95 Gresham Street
actually comprises both Princes House and Bartlett House,” he said. “One of the tasks that Crittall Windows was faced with was to refurbish the cast
iron framing and panels to some of the fenestration in Bartlett House prior to installing the new profiles. This was done successfully, with the rest of the
replacement window project completed on time and to the standards required for this conservation area. Crittall’s ability to offer this complementary
service greatly contributed to the smooth progression of the scheme.”
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British by Design
Replica 3.5m Masterdor
For Connect Housing
British by Design
A 3.5 metre high door,
designed to exactly replicate
a 19th century door, yet
meeting 21st century building
standards, has been produced
by Manse Masterdor for
Connect Housing. The eight
panelled, mahogany door is
the entrance to a Grade II
listed building in Huddersfield
city centre, which has been
converted into apartments
for rent by Connect Housing.
Nick Drury, Property Services
Manager at Connect Housing,
said: “we are delighted with
the result – it looks traditional
and perfectly in keeping with the Grade II listed status of the building
while meeting 21st century quality and performance standards.”
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COMAR 9P.i High Performance Framing, Windows & Door System New Alitherm 300 ‘A’ Rated Window System
Comar Architectural Aluminium Smart Architectural Aluminium’s new Alitherm 300 residential window
Systems unveil the new Comar system is designed to exceed the latest requirements of the Building
9P.i High Performance Framing, Regulations Document L 2010.
Windows and Door System. It incorporates an extended
A recent extensive market Polyamide thermal break which
research, indicated that a improves the overall U Value of the
thermally efficient future-proof profile, allowing Alitherm 300 to
facade system was required, achieve a Window Energy ‘A’ Rating
with off-site manufacture and when used with the correct double
value engineering solutions that or triple glazed unit. The system
actively seek to reduce material is suitable for all residential and
content. Comar 9P.i high performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder light use applications as internally
frame or mitre frame. 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors hang directly from the frame, reducing Tooting Library Resplendent in Glazing or externally beaded, side or top
the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution. L-Shaped Glass Canopy Optimises Aesthetics In hung open out windows. The 53mm
Crittall steel windows have been instrumental in the Contemporary Curtain Wall Façade Profiles have the option of either
Enquiry No 68 restoration of London’s Tooting Library. Externally ovollo, chamfered or square edges.
www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card W20 profiles from the Crittall range were specified Profile options are available for
Universal Aluminium’s new MU4200 curtain walling system has
to replace the existing steel windows. The profiles combined with SFS intec’s VDS canopy attachment system to meet the both standard and slim-line friction
provide strength and security, without detracting from brief of creating a complementary but architecturally distinctive new hinges. Alitherm 300 has been
the visual appearance of the building. The eye-catching access tower for an important Grade II Listed Manchester building. successfully weather performance
full height bay window involved Crittall’s expertise, The slimline curtain walling system and frameless glass canopy were tested to BS 6375 Part 1, and achieved the following classification in
Remmers Wood Coatings – Now In The UK with glazing supplied in a wide plate of colours to Air: Class 4, 600pa, Water: Class E, 1200pa and Wind: Class E, 2400pa.
approved for use in the construction of the three-storey access tower at
create a visually striking effect. Crittall also were the Hartley Hall. Using SFS intec’s VDS canopy attachment system, the
Remmers, Europe’s leading manufacturer
responsible for the manufacture of exact copies of the glass canopy is installed above the main entrance doors to the access Enquiry No 74
of specialised building, repair and www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
original window fittings which were required to add tower. The structural integrity of the MU4200 semi-structural curtain
protection products for the construction
further to the aesthetic goal of the project. walling is such that securing the large L-shape glass canopy was possible
industry have launched their top quality
exterior joinery coatings in the UK. without the need for heavyweight bracketing.
Enquiry No 71
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and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers
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excellent durability, elasticity and blocking
resistance giving a 10 Year maintenance
free guarantee. Videx Introduces New GSM Intercom With Up
Opaque coatings are of high opacity and
To 50 Call Buttons
build and are available in RAL, NCS, BS4800 Leaderflush Shapland Doors For World Famous Hotel
and many more, while the Translucent
Videx Security’s popular 4000 Series functional GSM The Savoy Hotel’s 3-year, £100m refurbishment and restoration
coatings offer excellent clarity and feel and
intercom system now has the capability to connect has recently ben completed. Reardon Smith Architects specified
are presented in more traditional ‘timber’ finishes such as pine, mahogany etc.
to up to 50 call buttons. The new GSM employs quad 496 doorsets and 152 special head architraves from Leaderflush
Enquiry No 69
band technology Shapland.
www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card for use anywhere Leaderflush Shapland supplied doorsets from their Designer and
in the world. It Extended Performance ranges constructed using Enduracor – an
also includes a USB engineered performance doorset core which is both versatile and
interface for PC stable. In a recent independent test, EnduraCor was shown to be
Technal Publishes Specifier’s Guide For Its Revolutionary New Low Rise programming. The one hundred times more durable than multi-layered chipboard,
Glazing System GSM intercom is achieving 1,000 more impacts than required by EN1192 Class 4.
self contained and Doorsets were specified to meet various performance
Technal has published a new guide to specifying to operate only characteristics of up to 60 minutes fire resistance and sound
MODAL – the UK’s first low rise façade system to requires an external reduction levels up to 40 RwdB with some doors having VN1
achieve such a high level of security, performance 12-15Vdc power Vision panels. Art deco style doors with applied mouldings are
and thermal efficiency as standard. MODAL uses supply unit and an in stained sycamore veneer to the corridor side and painted to
a highly engineered and innovative modular antenna. Each call button has the facility to call up to the room side. Traditional style doors with applied mouldings
framing system, which reduces work on site and two telephone numbers. Additional features include a are finished in stained mahogany veneer laid to replicate a
gives specifiers the widest choice of configuration “dial-in to open” facility. Push to exit button, auxiliary traditional joinery door and special art deco maple architraves
options currently available in the UK for low button inputs and auxiliary outputs and a text alert, have been stained and polished to replicate the originals that
rise façades. MODAL features a number of are also featured together with balance check and were made around 90 years ago.
new innovations which allow it to achieve an signal strength check facilities. Programming of the
unprecedented level of security. The system is also GSM can be carried out either via SMS text message or Enquiry No 75
fully tested to BS 7950 – the British Standard for the enhanced security performance of a PC program using the built in USB port. www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
windows. Both the glaze-in and glaze-out fixed lights can be used on the same elevation
without any alteration to the sight lines. This feature offers maximum security and ease Enquiry No 72
of glass replacement wherever needed on the façade. www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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Lido Dips In With Dimplex Renewables Levolux Leads The Way At WAG Series 8 Heater Controls Mean Optimum Performance For Less
Swimmers at Chipping The new £20 million Welsh Assembly Government building in The suitability of Creda NOBO’s Series 8 range of convector heaters for Comfort control is achieved through a built-in push button runback timer
Norton’s award winning Llandudno Junction features a dynamic Solar Shading solution from a wide range of applications owes much to the sophisticated range of that responds rapidly to pre-set maximum temperatures.
outdoor Lido have Levolux. Levolux combined a bespoke arrangement of motorised, control systems available. These range from individual room controllers, to
been enjoying the great vertical Fins, with its a cable remote system for hotels and commercial buildings, and the Orion Controls for hotels and offices - Wanton energy wastage is a big issue
outdoors and dipping Infiniti® Fin system, to 700 system for new build apartment homes. The heaters themselves are for hotels since guests are often not as economical when using an
into a pool that’s help maintain internal available as the C4N Slimline version with six output ratings from 500W unfamiliar system. Creda NOBO’s cable remote control system overcomes
heated by Dimplex low temperatures naturally. to 2,000W and as Creda NOBO’s market leading low surface temperature this by allowing for remote switching between comfort, economy and
carbon heat pumps. The On exposed west-facing (LST) heater for safety critical applications, which is available with outputs frost control settings where Series 8 heaters are used. With the cable
refurbishment involved elevations within a floor to of 500W, 800W and 1,000W. control system, heaters fitted with GCH type thermostats can be linked
stripping out the ceiling glazed enclosure, into the key card facility to save energy and cost. Heaters remain in
plant room to install a Levolux devised a custom economy mode until the key card is inserted into the switch to allow the
Dimplex ground source Solar Shading system room to be warmed to comfort level. When departing, guests remove
heat pump system, a UV incorporating vertical, the key card and the heater returns to economy mode. Alternatively, an
water treatment system as well as 60 solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on rotating aluminium Fins energy management system can be operated from reception; and Creda
the roof to help provide power as well as an income out of season. with integral stainless steel NOBO also offers PIR (passive infra-red) detection as a further means of
The 45kW Dimplex ground source heat pump draws heat from nine mesh panels. Linked to an controlling Series 8 heaters.
120-plus metre deep boreholes drilled in the car park. The additional intelligent Programmable
electricity demand of the heat pump is offset by the solar pv panels on Logic Controller (PLC), with Orion multi zone wireless RF programmers - These programmers
the changing room roof which are capable of generating up to 10kW of two external light sensors, represent the ultimate solution for new build apartments since they
electricity. the silver powder coated Fins are rotated automatically, following the facilitate the reduction of both energy usage and occupants’ running
The energy generated can also be fed back into the national grid, movement of the sun as it tracks across the sky. Elsewhere, Levolux’s costs. Orion multi zone wireless RF programmers are primarily used to
providing extra income for the Lido thanks to the Feed-In tariffs. Energy Infiniti® Fin system has been applied horizontally above ground and first control the heating in a wide range of individual zones in living rooms,
consumption will be monitored and evaluated closely following a first floor windows on south facing elevations. bedroom and hallways. However, the fact that they can manage up to 100
full season of operation and early indications are very positive, says zones independently of each other also means that they can be used to
trustee Clare Jarvis. Enquiry No 77 control such applications as table lamps, hot water systems, towel rails
www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card Comfort for students - The Series 8 CGL module individual room and smart home electronics in addition to the Series 8 heaters.
Enquiry No 76 controller is for rooms requiring intermittent heating, such as students’
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occupant heads out, the controller returns the heating to economy mode.

Going Retro With Dimplex Smartrad And Heat Pumps

When an off-gas farmhouse in rural Norfolk needed a new

heating system, owner and tenant agreed that energy efficient
low carbon warmth was the way forward, rather than a
replacement oil-fired boiler.
And Dimplex SmartRad® fan convector radiators with a
Dimplex air source heat pump offered a straightforward retrofit
NIBE Contributes To Freshney Green’s solution. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient forms of
‘Code 5’ Sustainable Home domestic heating available. Air source units, in particular, are
ideal for retrofits, as they require no ground collectors to be
Freshney Green is set to become one of the installed.
showpiece developments in the Grimsby The SmartRad range has been designed as a cost effective,
area, transforming an ex-Council Estate responsive and energy efficient alternative to underfloor
into a pleasantly green community of 440 heating or conventional radiators for heat pump systems.
modern, eco-friendly homes split 60/40 Using flow temperatures as low as 40°C, the heaters allow heat
between private and Affordable Housing. pump CoP to be optimised to reduce running costs and CO2
The latter is taken by the Shoreline Housing emissions. At the farmhouse, the first step was to specify and
Partnership, and among the new houses is install an 11 kW Dimplex air source heat pump against the back
one of the first in the country to conform wall of the property where it was able to take advantage of the
to the stringent requirements of Code5 of existing central heating pipework. 11 SmartRad fan convectors
the CSH [Code for Sustainable Homes]. A were specified for the property, with the heaters sized so the
NIBE F370 Exhaust Air Heat Pump has been fans operate at the lowest setting under normal conditions.
installed which generates efficiencies in In fact, once the house is up to temperature, for much of the
heating and hot water buy extracting warm time the trickle of heat rising from the natural convection
air generated from the wet rooms and utilising this via a heat exchanger to assist recycling to heat the dwelling. Th through the heat exchanger means the fan doesn’t run at all.
Code 5 dwellings have additional PV solar panels installed on the roof which generate electricity and are utilised to
further reduce the overall electricity consumption of the dwelling. Enquiry No 80
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Trains to catch, luggage to move.

New lift that provides easy access.
Happy rail passengers.
Kingspan Provides The Total Heat Pump What can a Stannah
bespoke lift do for you?
Package With Aeromax Plus

Kingspan Renewables has strengthened its portfolio of

leading renewable energy solutions with the launch of its
new Aeromax Plus Air Source Heat Pump.
Specifically designed for use in UK housing applications in
Northern European climates, these highly efficient heat
pumps can supply up to 100 percent of Space Heating and
Domestic Hot Water all year round and can extract heat
from temperatures as low as -20˚C.
They are also Microgeneration Certification Scheme
approved, therefore qualifying for the Renewable Heat
Incentive (RHI). Aeromax Plus is the smallest, lightest and
quietest unit on the market. It forms part of Kingspan’s
Ultimate Air Source Heat Pump package, and is optimally partnered with Albion Aerocyl Heat Pump Only or Heat Pump
& Solar Input cylinders.
The range is available in three outputs (6kW, 8kW and 12kW) to suit individual requirements, and operates to optimum
performance all-year-round, providing water temperature up to 60˚C for both radiator and Domestic Hot Water
applications. With a long lifespan, these cost-effective heat pumps offer a virtually maintenance-free performance.

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Project: The installation of a lift to provide easy

access to Platform Zero, serving Ebbw Vale in
South Wales
Location: Within the Grade 2 listed Art Deco ticket
hall at Cardiff Central Station
Client: Arriva Trains Wales, Network Rail and the
Varisol: The World’s First Modular Solar
Welsh Assembly
Thermal Vacuum Tube Collector
Principle Contractor: Stannah Lift Services
Kingspan Renewables’ Varisol is the world’s first Lift: An 11-person bespoke scenic through-door
modular vacuum tube solar thermal collector. The MCS glass passenger lift, linked to landing via a glass
accredited technology combines a unique design with and steel bridge
high performance polymer materials to allow solar Result: Quick efficient access for passengers and
thermal vacuum tubes to simply ‘click-fit’ together to staff and an attractive addition to the station
create solar thermal collectors of varying sizes. The
award-winning technology is a modern and adaptable
alternative to the rigid manifold system. It incorporates
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world leading Kingspan Solar Thermomax vacuum
tubes and retains their top quality performance,
whilst delivering total flexibility. Varisol incorporates
Thermomax DF vacuum tube collectors and deliver
an unrivalled transfer of solar energy into heat,
providing up to 70 per cent of hot water requirements
throughout the year. The vacuum inside each tube
provides perfect insulation by protecting the system
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from outside influences, such as cold, wet or windy weather, resulting in quality performance all-year-round.
The vacuum tubes also allow energy from the sun to be collected efficiently and effectively, so that solar-heated
water is always readily available. The rapid conductivity and transfer of energy into heat means the collectors Enquiry No 83
are up to 30 per cent more effective than traditional flat plate panel equivalents. www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card
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Passenger Escalators and Platform Goods and Lift Bespoke Lift Service
Lifts Moving Walkways Lifts Service Lifts Refurbishment Lifts and Repair
Stannah Scenic Lift Bridges The Gap At Cardiff Central Station
National lift service provider, Stannah, have completed A commemorative plaque was unveiled beside the lift on Company:
the challenging installation of a scenic Passenger lift 12th January 2011 by Deputy First Minister of the Welsh Stannah Lift Services
within in the Art Deco ticket hall of Cardiff Central Assembly, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, who is also Minister
Station. Stannah were the Principal Contractor on a 4- for Economy and Transport. The lift will be kept in good Product:
month project to install a lift for Arriva Trains Wales and working order by the South West England & South Wales Scenic Passenger lift
Network Rail to ensure easy access to Platform Zero. service branch of Stannah Lift Services who are based in
The two-stop, through-door glass passenger lift in a Bristol. Location:
structure supported glass shaft stands in the west side Stannah Lift Services have completed more than 85 Cardiff Central Station
of the magnificent Grade 2 listed ticket hall and is linked lift refurbishments and installed almost as many new
to the landing, and exit to the platform, by a seamless bespoke lifts for Network Rail ‘Access for all’ project to More information:
steel and glass bridge. Rail travellers have previously improve accessibility right across the UK rail network. 01264 364311
had to climb a stairway to access the platform for www.stannahlifts.co.uk
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the outside of the building. Each stage of the process
had to meet with approval from the listed buildings
officer, Arriva Trains Wales, Network Rail and ultimately
the Welsh Assembly who provided the funding for the
project.
Jerry Sutton, Project Manager for Major Projects Team
at Stannah comments: “We are delighted to have
completed this interesting project at Cardiff Central
Station. As Principal Contractor we have enjoyed
outstanding support from Arriva Trains Wales and
Network Rail together with excellent work from all the
specialist contractors who helped us achieve our goals.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in this successful
project to improve accessibility at the station.”
 New Life From Iconic Boathouse
An iconic new building in Cambridgeshire is underlining how world-class architecture and glazing systems
from Wrightstyle can create buildings to breathe new life into areas of dereliction. >>>
<<< New Life From Iconic Boathouse
The 20-acre waterside site in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
has been transformed with a mixed-use development
designed to exceed modern building standards while
creating a perfect location for local, national and
international businesses.
The centrepiece of the development is The Boathouse,
a complex design on the bank of the river Nene,
designed in the shape of a boat. Despite having to
withstand severe weather and salt corrosion, the design
incorporates wide-bay curtain walling and a faceted
configuration.
For the Wisbech project, commissioned by Fenland
District Council, Devizes-based Wrightstyle installed
glazing systems and fire doors to protect fire escape
routes, working closely with their customer to design
a solution to meet the architectural requirements of
Feilden + Mawson LLP.
The Boathouse, highly commended in the most recent
RICS Awards, is an integral part of creating a gateway to
the Wash and to the network of inland canals stretching
into Cambridgeshire and the Midlands – an asset that
had been in decline. The site, derelict for 20 years,
is now a tourist attraction for the town and a major
catalyst for further development.
“The Boathouse involved some real design challenges,
to develop and fabricate a fire safety solution for a
completely unique building design,” said Lee Coates,
Wrightstyle’s technical director. “However, we have
the capability to meet the most exacting of designs
– a reputation that is winning us business around the Company:
world.” Wrightstyle
Wrightstyle has been closely involved in a number of
regeneration projects, in the UK and internationally, Product:
most notably for a recent scheme in Hong Kong, now Glazing Systems and Fire Doors
recognised as a milestone in urban renewal, and which
includes a 53-storey office tower, a 5-star hotel with 665 Location:
bedrooms, rooftop swimming pool and a 600,000 sq ft Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
shopping mall – and which now attracts over 100,000
visitors every day. Photographer:
On a smaller scale, but of regional importance, The David Wootton Photography
Boathouse is the focal point of a wider regeneration
project that also has a new business centre, yacht club, More information:
and leisure facilities. The strategic vision for the site, its www.wrightstyle.co.uk
ergonomic design and environmentally-friendly design
features will make it an example of excellence for other
regeneration projects across the country.
“Good design is at the heart of all successful
regeneration projects, helping to transform and enhance
the built environment while offering leisure and working
facilities that meet changing expectations. When it
comes to regenerative projects, we are now recognised
as a supplier able to design and fabricate complex or
large spans of glazing with optically-brilliant glass, and
giving comprehensive protection against all natural and
man-made threats,” said Lee Coates.
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Technal Specified For Iconic Canada Water Library
Glazing systems from architectural aluminium specialist
Technal have been selected by CZWG Architects for
Southwark Council’s iconic new library building which is
now under construction in Canada Water, London.
Spearheading an ambitious programme of regeneration,
Canada Water Library resembles an inverted ‘ziggurat’
– a terraced pyramid of successively receding storeys
– that partly overhangs the Canada Water basin.
Constructed by main contractors ISG Jackson, the
four storey £14m building is being clad in anodised
aluminium sheets with sequentially expanded
perforations, interspersed with recessed curtain wall
screens.
The design gives the scheme a sculptural appeal and a
striking visual effect. Fabricated and installed by United
AG and with a bronze anodised aluminium finish,
Technal’s MX SSG structural sealant glazing and CD
commercial doors have been specified for the ground
floor. MX Visible Grid is being used for the strips of
curtain walling to the three upper floors, with MX top
hung concealed vents and PXi doors providing access to
the balconies. MX SSG is a flush curtain walling option
which meets architects’ requirements for less visible
aluminium and clear expanses of glass. The curtain
walling is complemented by FXi65 tilt/turn casement
windows used as ‘punched hole’ openings set into the
cladding.
Commenting on the glazing specification, Anna Ifanti, Company:
Project Architect at CZWG Architects said, “The Technal Technal
team was very responsive at specification stage and their
input in the design and choice of glazing options was Product:
helpful and valuable. We needed the façade systems to MX SSG Structural Sealant
be robust, lightweight, have slim frames and to meet the Glazing And CD Commercial
required U values, which the Technal products were able
to deliver.” Location:
The Canada Water Library also has strong environmental Canada Water, London
credentials, with ground source heat pumps, grey
water harvesting, energy efficient M&E services, and More information:
an extensive green roof. The incline of the building also www.technal.co.uk
provides a high degree of solar shading for the glazing,
minimising glare. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM
‘excellent’ rating.
Due for completion summer 2011, the scheme will sit
at the edge of a new civic plaza and forms part of a
dynamic new town centre for Canada Water – a historic
Docklands area that was once a bustling port. The
Canada Water Masterplan has been brought forward by
master developers BL Canada Quays in conjunction with
Southwark Council and includes around 900 new homes
in the first phase, as well as retail, community and public
spaces.
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Maxiboard – Wedding Venue Affordable Family Housing On Holloway Road

Sound Reduction Systems Ltd’s high performance acoustic building In total, over 2000 square meters of Maxiboard was installed
board, Maxiboard, has been used extensively throughout a state of by Gama Construction at The Little Princes and Little Princesses
the art wedding venue in North London. The proximity of the venue Wedding Venue to meet the stringent requirements of the council.
to a number of houses meant that planning could only be agreed Due to the pressing nature of the project, Trim Acoustics were able
with the right acoustic specification. Richard Groborz of SRS Ltd’s to supply the Maxiboard out of their stock at very little notice,
stockist and approved ensuring no delays on site.
agent for the area, The Venue, owned by Metro Wedding and Function Halls, is capable
Trim Acoustics, of accommodating over 800 people, and was officially opened by
visited site to advise local MP, Mr Andy Love, in September.
on the acoustic Maxiboard is an extremely versatile and high performance acoustic
insulation. He said: building board, designed to be used as an alternative to plasterboard
“In order eliminate where increased sound insulation is required. Maxiboard ceilings
the risk of disruption and walls are often used to meet the acoustic standards of Part E of
to the neighbours, the Building Regulations and can often offer an hour’s fire resistance
and to offer a as well.
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effective solution to Enquiry No 87
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ceilings. The results have been fantastic leaving the venue owners,
local council and neighbours delighted.”
In 1972 a Victorian terrace originally consisting of 8 separate
houses was purchased by the London Borough of Islington and
converted into a hostel for the homeless. Following the recent
closure of the hostel this Listed property was purchased by Family
Mosaic Housing. Working in conjunction with Quinn London
Limited and with grant funding from the Homes and Communities
Agency, a total of 14 high quality family units have now been
provided to help meet the acute housing need in Islington,
reducing the numbers of homeless people in sub-standard hostel
accommodation.
Consisting of eight 5-bed town houses, four 1-bed flats and two
2-bed wheelchair flats means an important building has been
brought back into productive use. Being on a main thoroughfare
the site presented a challenge for both noise abatement and
security but there was also a need to improve thermal insulation,
reduce heating demands and so lower CO2 emissions.
This entirely car-free development features many state-of-the-art
eco-friendly aspects designed to reduce the carbon footprint.
The traditional sash windows are an important architectural feature
of these listed buildings but the single glazed frames offered poor
insulation, could not achieve the desired acoustic performance and
provided very little security. The solution was a purpose designed
secondary window system from Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading
designer of secondary glazing. Each window has been treated with
a Series 40 side-hung Casement, many 2.4m high.
The windows are accredited to Secured by Design and fitted
with11.5mm anti-bandit glass. This not only provides a
considerable level of security but will offer significant noise
reduction in the region of 48dB. And the inclusion of a low
emissivity hard coat on the laminate glass reduces the U-value of
the window combination to the range 1.8 to1.95, better than the
current requirements of Part L.
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Howe Green Access Panels Are First Class At Rail Station
A range of access panels and entrance mats, manufactured by leading
producer Howe Green, have been fitted internally and externally
at the domestic section of Ebbsfleet International Station, a station
serving SouthEastern Rail’s new high speed rail service.
As such a prominent station, it was expected that flooring would be
subjected to foot traffic from tens of thousands of passengers. This
led to the specification of Howe Green’s hardwearing access panels
and entrance mats. Following a competitive tender process, rail
infrastructure specialist YJLi was selected to construct the platforms
of the new station whilst the KN Group undertook the construction
and fitting out of the station extension building. To provide access
covers for vital internal under floor services in the station building, 12
of Howe Green’s 7500 series panels were chosen in a range of sizes
and installed by the KN Group.
On the external platforms, access panels were installed by YJLi to
cover railway communications and services. Suitable for any situation
where heavy loading is required – they can accommodate a 5 tonne
pressure from a pneumatic tyre – they were ideal for the heavy foot
traffic the station expected.
The panels were tailor-made by Howe Green to the various sizes
that were needed. Set into the substrate, where they sit flush with
flooring so as not to present a trip hazard, they can be easily raised
with the set of lifting keys provided. To create a discrete finish, the
access panels feature a recessed lid enabling tiling or other floor
finishes, to be paid over the panels. This allowed the KN Group to
create a seamless finish for the tiled floor surface of the station
building. As well as being durable and workable, the panels offer
the best in cleanliness. Double sealed to prevent their penetration
by dirt and grease, the panels feature stainless steel baseplates and
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reinforcements to prevent corrosion. The panels were especially
suited to external usage as they have high resistance to weather
exposure. At entrance and exit areas of the station, the underpass
and waiting rooms, a number of Howe Green’s Metro 17 were
installed. An advanced matting system with carpet inserts, it can
accommodate heavy foot traffic whilst removing underfoot soil, dirt
and grease to ensure cleanliness within buildings.
Built to an industry standard depth of 17mm, it is easily installed and
features LDPE hinges that allow the mat to be rolled up for cleaning
beneath it. Slip resistant, Metro 17 is also fully compliant with
Disability Discrimination Act regulations regarding building access.
Made from 30% recycled materials, it is fully recyclable at the end of
its life span. Howe Green’s panels were also chosen at other sections
of the Eurostar and SouthEastern high-speed service. Notably, their
access panels were installed at the route’s main terminus at St.
Pancras, where their outstanding durability made them an ideal
choice for platform installation.
With a reputation for excellent service, products and technical
support, Howe Green has established itself as a leading producer of
floor, wall and access panels over its 25-year history. The choice of
Howe Green solutions on the Ebbsfleet project stands as testament
to the company’s ability to successfully deliver solutions for the most
demanding of projects.
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Rainline Specified For Unique Bristol Dockyard Development
Linden Homes is working with
the SS Great Britain Trust to help
regenerate the Great Western
Dockyard alongside Brunel’s famous
ship. Linden is building apartments
which feature Lindab’s rainwater
control system –Rainline. Rainline is
probably the most environmentally
friendly system available in the UK
- Its carbon footprint, according
to a recent environmental study,
appears to be significantly lower
than many of the rainwater systems
currently on the market, making it
Retail Therapy With Jotun the ideal choice when sustainability
is a key requirement. For this
The new People’s Supermarket in Lambs Conduit Street in London is a project, Rainline in a black high build
truly unique and revolutionary new co-operative venture – designed for polyester finish was supplied by BSS Drainage and installed by Cooke &
the people to be led by the people. When it came to the fitting out of Harris. Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated galvanised steel, a
the interior, the obvious choice in keeping with this theme was the SENS high percentage of which is recycled material; Rainline offers minimal
range of allergy free paints from Jotun Paints. The paint was applied in thermal movement and UV stability.
white for the ceilings of the two-storey, 4,500sq ft building, as well as
some of the pillars supporting the tiled walls. The unique properties Enquiry No 91
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of the SENS range ensure that it meets all current environmental
standards, including those set out by the Swan and Euroflower labels.
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Commonwealth Swimming Pool
During the recent complete refurbishment of the Edinburgh Installed over a 12 month period by contractors Gibson Shop fitters of
Commonwealth Swimming Pool, Spacetherm Cold Bridge Strips, Musselburgh, the cold bridge strips can be supplied in any specified
supplied by the A. Proctor Group Limited were used in the wall width, and can therefore be adhered to structural elements quickly
construction for the spectator area. Manufactured from high and easily. The 10mm thick Spacetherm-CBS system helps to boost
performance Spacetherm aerogel insulation, which has a class leading the thermal insulation provided by the Kingspan TW55 boards (also
thermal conductivity of 0.013W/mK, the self adhesive cold bridge strips supplied by the A. Proctor Group) which were used across the majority
can be applied to steel and concrete structural elements. This helps of the wall surface. This allowed specifiers at Edinburgh City Council to
to maintain insulation continuity across the wall or roof and reduces achieve a substantial reduction in cold bridging without dramatically
the likelihood of cold spots. As well as improving the overall thermal increasing the wall thickness, and also allowed the re-use of the existing
performance, this improvement in the surface temperatures reduces outer cladding materials.
the condensation risks associated with cold bridging, an important
consideration in a swimming pool applications. Enquiry No 92
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