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December 2014Issue 4

THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS BOOK

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page four - news and announcements

page sixteen - interiors

page twenty seven - floors

page thirty one - doors, windows & glazing

page thirty six - roofs

page thirty eight - walls

page forty - environmental control

page forty three - structures

page forty four - gallery

page forty six - project news

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DECO WOOD, part of David Clouting’s LG Hausys vinyl flooring range, combines stunning life-like wood plank formats with the durability and cost effectiveness of luxury vinyl floor tiles.www.davidclouting.co.uk

Following hard on the heels of the recent launch of its new QI electric shower range and its new Expressions shower tray range with the hidden wastes, leading bathroom and shower manufacturer MX Group.www.mx-group.com

Committed to exceptional design and quality, Decoflame ApS is since 2007 the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior.www.decoflame.com

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a Visitor Centre which is part of the Virginia Water Pavilion in Windsor Great Park.www.comar-alu.co.uk

GLASSOLUTIONS won the £250,000 contract to design and manufacture the (one-way) glass, for each of the two 11.5 metre long walkways on the Grade I listed Tower Bridge.www.glassolutions.co.uk

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Mapei floor systems have been installed at three leisure complexes, in Fife and Aberdeen. They include a new £18M regional sports academy in Glenrothes - The Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre and the new Aquatics Centre at Aberdeen Sports Village. All Mapei products were installed by Architectural Ceramics for main contractor, GRAHAM Construction.Full story - page 46-47www.mapei.co.uk

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Brett Martin Plastic Sheets Plays A Part In Mind-Bending Architectural Illusion

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Taking residence on the East Piazza at Covent Garden in London is a new and unique artwork which sees a section of the building magically levitate – with one of the key structural elements of the illusion provided by Brett Martin Plastic Sheets.

Modelled on the original architecture of the 184 year old market building, the artwork ‘Take my lightning but don’t steal my thunder’, has been designed by London artist Alex Chinneck and built by a 100 strong team who have conjured up the illusion that a 40-foot-long building has broken from its stone base and then floated 10 feet into the air with bewildering weightlessness.

With this unusual engineering marvel designed around both weight and aesthetics, the building had to be as light as possible but still look like a stone and brick building. Built from a steel and timber frame, the walls were created using Brett Martin’s Marlon ST Longlife, a structurally strong, lightweight multiwall polycarbonate sheet. Polystyrene was then intricately carved using robotic hot-wire cutters, and glued to the polycarbonate sheet prior to the application of the plaster and granite sand finish to match the existing market building.

Said Alex Chinneck, “With the incredibly generous support of Brett Martin it has been possible to realise my largest and most challenging project to date, a hovering building on Covent Garden Piazza. I think it's fantastic that Brett Martin have chosen to sponsor, champion and celebrate this project and the art world would be a more exciting place if more companies followed their lead.”

10mm Twinwall Marlon ST Longlife was chosen for the artwork for its exceptional strength and rigidity. Ordinarily used in roofing and glazing applications, the multiwall structure of Marlon ST Longlife provides a very high stiffness to weight ratio. The sheet is strong yet light in weight, a key consideration for this architectural illusion.

With this stunning floating building wowing visitors to Covent Garden, the use of Brett Martin’s Marlon ST Longlife multiwall polycarbonate has played a key role in this magical illusion, demonstrating the product’s versatility and durability in the most unusual of building applications. For further information visit www.brettmartin.com

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A Study In Harmonious Design – Yale Bass Library Is Clear Crittall Prize WinnerBass Library at Yale University, Connecticut, USA, a state of the art transformation of the prestigious institution’s existing Cross Campus library, has been announced winner of The Crittall Prize 2014.

The Crittall Prize aims to recognise the best application of Crittall steel fenestration in the USA, a market where the British based company, with a history of over 160 years, is a dominant player. Designed by HBRA Architects of Chicago, The Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Library is located beneath Yale University's Cross Campus and is a multi-million dollar renovation and reconfiguration of the existing facility.

The Crittall Prize judging panel was unanimous in its praise for the project and the architect’s application of Crittall products. Said one judge “The project showcases an astonishing development of the standard Crittall Corporate 2000 system incorporating details appropriate to the historical setting”.

Crittall steel windows comprise one of the defining architectural elements of the Library’s exterior and interior spaces. The company’s products were used for windows and interior partitions where visual continuity was desired but secure separation of spaces and acoustic privacy were also necessary.

The design harmony achieved by the project singled out Bass Library as the clear winner. “The use of bespoke rolled and cast components is well integrated with Crittall’s specialty Corporate 2000 system and successfully ties the new building to a wider context“, concluded the judging panel.

“The combination of steel, red brick and timber forms a palate of durable, appropriately balanced materials that imbue the library with a warm atmosphere, while particularly successful is the introduction of timber doors into steel screens. Overall a coherent and harmonious whole has been created“.

The winning architectural practice, HBRA , receives a trip to the UK, visiting Crittall Windows’ headquarters, as well a unique inscribed Dartington crystal bowl for display in its offices.

The two runners-up in the competition, which were ‘highly commended’ by the judging panel, they were: The George W. and Laura Bush Residence, Texas (Architect David Heymann, Austin, Texas) and Long Branch Residence, New Jersey (Architect HS Jessup,New York).

Interior ’street’ at group study rooms, glazed window walls (Crittall) provide light and visibility.

Study lounge with courtyard beyond.

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Sunken courtyard with view into library.

The George W. and Laura Bush Residence

This relatively small and sustainable house was designed as a place of ‘concrete experience in a natural landscape ‘. One room wide, and without internal hallways, the house is wrapped by a 10 ft. deep and 10 ft. high porch, entirely without columns. To move from room to room you move along the porch. There is no step down, only the landscape coming in.

In this house the steel windows are the crucial architectural thresholds. The unusual detail of their interior and exterior installation arises in relation to the extraordinary thinness – and the modernity – of the frames.

The use of Crittall products here were commended as achieving “an elegant balance of strength and performance“ and “a clear and coherent balance between, cladding, fenestration and internal sliding screens“.

Long Branch Residence

This private New Jersey Shore home is primarily used as a summer residence. Crittall windows were chosen because of their aesthetic appeal and performance; the house is close to the water and it was important to achieve the wide large sight lines with wide ‘vast openings ‘ of glass while still meeting extreme wind load and impact requirements.

The judging panel agreed that this project (which was managed through Crittall’s distributor The Robert K. Higgins Company) displayed “a sleek well-proportioned window design creating an elegant yet functional style“.

John Pyatt , Managing Director of Crittall Windows, commented “The number and quality of the entries in this year’s competition was very encouraging and I’m delighted to say that we are currently finalising plans for The Crittall Prize 2015 , details of which will be announced shortly“. www.crittall-windows.co.uk

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‘Exemplary’ Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft TakesArnold Laver Gold Award At National Wood Awards 2014Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft by Adam Richards Architects has taken the Arnold Laver Gold Award in this year’s UK national Wood Awards 2014 competition - the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design. Announced at the Wood Awards winners’ ceremony hosted by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters on the 18th November in the City of London, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft in East Sussex won the Existing Building category before being crowned the “winner of winners” in front of more than 200 leading industry and architectural figures.

Chairman of the judges and founder of the Wood Awards, Michael Buckley said, “The Wood Awards go from strength to strength. This year there were several possible category winners from the outset but the final debate among the judges was not easy. Part of the strength of these national awards is that the panel of independent judges spent 116 judge-days during the summer personally inspecting the short-list in order to ensure we are truly celebrating the exceptional”.

Fellow judge Hugh Pearman, editor of RIBA Journal and architecture critic for the Sunday Times said, “As the Gold Award winner, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft sums everything up. It is an exemplary little low-budget rural museum by an architect to note for the future. A mix of new-build and restoration, of ancient techniques co-existing happily with the high technology of today, it adroitly uses a mixed palette of materials (including spruce CLT and English oak) that suits its context admirably – and is designed in such a way as to waste practically nothing”.

The Wood Awards judging panel includes Hugh Pearman and Eleanor Young of RIBA Journal, Jim Greaves of Hopkins Architects, Andrew Lawrence from Arup, David Morley, Adam Khan, architectural writer Ruth Slavid, timber engineering consultant Nathan Wheatley from Engenuiti and craft specialist John Wilkie, and the panel is chaired by Michael Buckley. Sean Sutcliffe of Benchmark Furniture leads the Wood Awards eminent furniture judging panel of John Makepeace, Rod Wales and Katie Walker.

The UK national Wood Awards category winners for 2014 include The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London by McCurdy & Co for the Commercial & Public Access Award; House No. 7 in Tiree, Scotland by Denizen Works for the Private Award; Alfriston School Swimming Pool in Beaconsfield by Duggan Morris Architect for the Structural Award, and the small but perfectly formed Studio in Oxford by James Wyman Architects for the Small Project Award.

In the Wood Awards furniture categories, the Bespoke Furniture Award was won by Makers’ Eye – a collective of leading design-makers working in Britain today – for ‘Oak Furniture for the Dickson Poon Centre’ at St. Hugh’s College, Oxford. This project comprises nearly 200 pieces and was supplied to the sort of quality that tends to come from smaller and bespoke makers. Fowler & Co’s ‘Hat Tree’ took the Production Made Furniture Award, which was praised by the judges for its adaptation to the rigours of the production process.

Arnold Laver Gold Award Winner 2014 Ditchling Museum by Adam Richards Architects

Exisiting Building Highly Commended St George's Chapel Theatre by Hopkins Architects

Structural Winner Alfriston School Swimming Pool by Duggan Morris Architects

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Chair of the Wood Awards furniture judges, Sean Sutcliffe, said, “This has been another fascinating year for the Wood Awards. One particularly interesting aspect has been to look at the understanding developing between bespoke furniture and design for manufacture – to see how exactly designers are growing to understand the simplification of process that is needed for manufacture and how that can be coupled with quality of design, detailing and materials. On the other hand, there is enormous pleasure when one encounters the creativity, aesthetic understanding, craftsmanship and, often, restraint, that goes into the best bespoke pieces”.

Two Judges’ Special Awards were given this year. The first went to dRMM Architects and team for Endless Stair, created in American tulipwood CLT for the London Design Festival. The judges said, “The Endless Stair was a real one-off, a project that combined being an exciting and accessible piece of public art with research into innovative new ways of using a material, adding to the sum of knowledge as well as providing delight”.

The second was awarded to specialist joinery company Jack Badger Ltd for their Hand carved Gothic doors; two ornate pairs of Gothic oak doors with hand-carved tracery on both sides, constructed using traditional techniques and using 100% oak for the construction, with no glues or screws or modern fixings. Jack Badger worked with its apprentices on the project, giving them a chance to learn new skills which are in rapid decline and also giving them a sense of personal pride and achievement.

This year, the Wood Awards was launched at Ecobuild in March, and at 100% Design in September the Wood Awards exhibited a gallery of the full shortlist and the shortlisted Furniture categories pieces featured in person.

As the UK’s premier award scheme with over 40 years of supporting excellence in the world’s only naturally sustainable material, the not-for-profit competition is the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design.

The Wood Awards is only made possible by the major sponsorship of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE and the Forestry Commission. New from 2014 is the combined sponsorship of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) with the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), and the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) as a supporter. The Wood Awards Gold Award is sponsored by Arnold Laver.

For full project information on the shortlist and winners, visit www.woodawards.com

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C&PA Highly Commended Living Planet Centre WWF-Headquarters by Hopkins Architects

Bespoke Funiture Winner Oak furniture for Dickson Poon Centre by Makers’ Eye Judges Special Award Endless Stair by dRMM

Small Project Winner Studio by James Wyman Architects

Structural Highly Commended Farnham Place by Allies & Morrison

Production Made Furniture Winner Hat Tree by Fowler & Co Ltd.

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80 Years Pioneering Steelwork Connections

Lindapter celebrates 80 years pioneering the design and manufacture of steelwork connection solutions and continues to follow the legacy set by founder Henry Lindsay to produce the highest quality steelwork fixings and customer experience. Lindapter specialises in innovative clamping systems that eliminate the need to drill or weld steelwork, enabling rapid steel construction and low labour costs. The vast product range has diversified from the original 1934 invention of the malleable iron hook-bolt adapter, or ‘Lindsay Adapter’ and the combination of the two words explains the formation of the now famous brand name.A policy of continuous investment in Research & Development has allowed Lindapter to remain dynamic and adapt to new markets through product extension, while increasing independent recognition through accreditations such as CE Mark and ICC-ES. Today the vast array of products includes a range of Girder Clamps, Hollo-Bolts, decking/support fixings, steel floor fixings and bespoke product development.

Utilising the experience gained over eight decades, Lindapter has the knowledge and expertise to offer an unrivalled technical support service, including free design and customised connection solutions. Lindapter’s philosophy remains unchanged since the company’s inception in 1934 and is dedicated to deliver the highest quality at every stage of the service, from the initial connection design to installation guidance.The anniversary also marks the launch of the Type AAF, a new adjustable High Slip Resistance clamp that offers adjustability, anti-corrosion protection and high load capacities, even in low temperature environments. www.lindapter.com

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Securikey Simplifies Product Selection With Dynamic New Website

Securikey has launched a brand new website featuring a striking design that is both enjoyable and easy to navigate, allowing visitors speedy access to the wealth of product, installation and lock programming information offered by this leading physical security supplier. One of the most advanced tools offered by the new website is the refined search filter, which allows products to be identified according to criteria that is specific for each range. In the Safes category, for instance, visitors can specify the type of Certificate, Standard, Cash Rating, Locking Options, Height, Width, Depth, Diameter or even the number of shelves needed, leading them directly to the product they need. www.securikey.co.uk

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SikaMur – The ABC Of DPC

Rising damp is a problem that affects buildings each year, particularly older houses where the original damp proof course has been damaged over time. The SikaMur® Damp-Proofing System is the effective three step solution against rising damp, consisting of specially selected limestone aggregates, cements and air entraining additives. The SikaMur® Damp-Proofing system contains three parts, SikaMur® InjectoCream-100, SikaMur® Dry and SikaMur® Finish all of which are moisture vapour permeable, allowing the wall to dry out and prevent

efflorescence damage, improve thermal properties and protect against condensation. The combination of these 3 products are the ideal system to protect against future problems so - prepare, inject, coat and finish!! www.everbuild.co.uk

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Website Features Hauraton Surface Drainage Projects

A fully integrated DRAINAGE PROJECTS website, www.drainage-projects.co.uk has been activated by Hauraton Limited. Utilising the latest software, the new website can to be viewed on all digital devices using responsive technology – i.e. the new website automatically resize fonts and images so they can be easily read on I-phone, I-pad, Mac computers,

android phones, tablets and Windows computers via the internet. The website also incorporates a Customer Support portal and links to Twitter, Face book, YouTube and Hauraton’s product website www.hauraton.co.uk. The new website headlines sector case studies where Hauraton products have been installed, a selection of Latest Projects; projects completed in the last few months, and a Projects Archive; projects completed in the last three years or so. A News Archive is available of the latest company and product announcements. Readers can access the new website via the QR code shown; you will have to download the QR application on to your smart device first, to allow access. www.hauraton.co.uk

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Young Talent Creates Lasting Accolade For Manufacturing In Chesterfield

To celebrate Franke Sissons’ 230 years of design, innovation and manufacturing in Chesterfield the company has commissioned a stunning new stainless steel sculpture for the town. Working with the company’s design and engineering apprentices and the children of Parkside Community School Franke Sisssons’ invited the students to come up with concepts and designs for the project estimated to be worth in excess of £5k.The final design was formally unveiled this month as part of Chesterfield’s Made in Chesterfield Event. The new sculpture is situated in the pocket-park donated to the town by the District Civic Society.Managing Director, Andy Dukelow explains, “The Year 10 students at Parkside have been wonderfully creative and focused on this project. We wanted something that truly reflects the manufacturing pedigree and history of the area,

our own excellence in stainless steel but that most importantly engaged with young people and inspired them.”

Year 10 student from Parkside Elle Reynolds said “This has been a really creative experience. I’ve enjoyed working in our teams to develop the different aspects of the design.” Bayley Siddall, also year 10 said “It’s given me a real insight into what I’d like to do in the future.”Franke Sissons, has a long track record of supporting young people in its business of manufacturing washroom and catering products from high quality stainless steel via a progressive apprenticeship programme. It also encourages youth sport in the area and supports charities locally.Further information from Franke Washroom Systems, please request a product guide, price list or individual brochure from ws-marketing.gb@franke.com. Follow on Twitter @FrankeSissons.

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Schell Angle Valves Gaining Recognition In Progressive Plumbing Applications

While there continues to be differences between water regulations in the UK and our European neighbours, as well as in some of the technologies our respective industries have come to prefer, most experts – wherever they are based – can agree on certain matters of Best Practice. Connecting outlets such as taps and showers to “Loop” or “Serial” plumbing systems by means of angle valves is one such area of consensus. Angle valves have in fact been regarded as a standard fitting on the European mainland for decades, with Schell GmbH as a main manufacturer having sold tens of millions, suiting various applications. For they not only offer the ability to instantly isolate a tap for maintenance far more easily than our commonly favoured ‘quarter turn’ under-sink valves, but angle valves can also offer temperature or flow control and their use here is now penetrating from top end specifications into the mainstream market.

Furthermore, the concept of connecting outlets to continuous, as opposed to traditional T-piece installations – utilizing angle valves - is viewed as an ideal way to prevent the collection and stagnation of water in dead-legs: thus combating the risk of deadly legionella contamination. The importance of avoiding dead-legs has recently been underlined by one of the country’s biggest plumbing supply specialists, Uponor Limited, which has established a new showroom for its SMARTEnds offering; that also makes exclusive use of Schell’s angle valves for all the connections. For a serial system Uponor’s inverted-U SMARTEnds are connected directly one to the next with the highest consumption point (normally the wc) at the end to propagate through flow. www.schell.eu

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Two very different projects were honoured at the 2014 Brick Awards which took place in November at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel in London. Three awards were presented to the London School of Economics Saw Swee Hock Student Centre: the Best Education Category, the Innovative Use of Brick and Clay Products and the Supreme Winner, the project considered to be the best overall.

The New Student’s Centre, which is located in London’s “city of bricks”, has provided a light and spacious environment for student life to take place. The exterior used a staggering 175,000 handmade bricks to create both solid and perforated areas, with the latter allowing light to both infiltrate and, at night, filtrate to a beautiful pattern effect.

Designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects, the building challenges the conformity of bricks and mortar and breaks boundaries at every level. The use of Coleford Brick and Tile’s Saxon and Wessex Bespoke blend of bricks by Brickwork Contractor Swift Brickwork knits well into the buildings brick surroundings, yet uses it in a strange and captivating way allowing the building to be both rooted and yet truly individual. The judges called this project a real “Tour de Force and exactly what brick should be”! Its innovation and outstanding quality is seen extensively throughout. This project is brave, ambitious and bleeds forward thinking, for brick and for architecture.

The Architect’s Choice Award voted by over 150 registered architects and students went to Rockbourne Mews, a re-development of a difficult urban

brownfield site in South East London. Designed by husband and wife team Robert and Jessica Barker, Rockbourne Mews is a small development of three properties constructed by Brickwork Contractor Phase Brickworks, using masonry cavity walls. Wienerberger’s Marziale light coloured stock brick was chosen to complement the surrounding London stock buildings and to create a light and airy feel.

Featuring a number of sustainable measures which really impressed the judges, the designs incorporate a high proportion of glazing to solid, providing privacy in places yet openness in others, encouraging a real sense of community. The window openings are framed by slender brick piers, which are braced by the construction of the first floor. All of the elevations and all of the windows were carefully set out to varying brick dimensions creating a dynamic rhythm to the façade.

The steel structure and bespoke masonry supports over the curved roof unite the crafted brickwork geometry of the inclined beams. The result is a very nice sustainable community of homes each one with its own personality but tied together by a common uniform of brick.

Simon Hay, CEO for the Brick Development Association commented: “The Brick Awards is one of Britain’s most respected design competitions. With the construction industry in a phase of growth and optimism, we are delighted to have received so many excellent entries demonstrating just what brick can achieve within the Built Environment”.

You can see pictures and find full details of the project teams on the BDA’s website. www.brick.org.uk/brick-awards

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International Design Contest Jumpthegap Launches With Inspiring Talk

Encouraging young designers and architects to create and design innovative, sustainable solutions for the bathroom, the sixth edition of the international design contest jumpthegap, organised by Roca and the Barcelona Design Centre (BCD), is being launched at the Roca London Gallery with a presentation from the contest’s UK judge Tom Dyckhoff.An ideal platform for new generations to show their talent and visions for the bathroom of the future, jumpthegap is aimed at young professionals and students of architecture and design under 35.In order to promote the excellence and talent among budding designers, jumpthegap offers three prizes: two winning projects and one Special Sustainability Prize, which is presented by the Roca We Are Water Foundation. With sustainability being one of the most important principles of bathroom design and integral to the Roca philosophy, the We Are Water Foundation would like to recognise works that support their objective to create a new culture for water.Since the very beginning, jumpthegap, has worked with a jury of prestigious architects and designers and this edition is no different. The 2014 jury includes:Ma Yansong (China), Founding principal of MAD Architects, BeijingMarcelo Rosenbaum (Brazil), Designer and Director of the design and innovation office RosenbaumTom Dyckhoff (United Kingdom), Journalist and Architecture Critic, currently presenting The Great Interior Design Challenge on BBC2Guta Moura (Portugal), Co-founder of Experimenta and Director of EXD BiennaleJosep Congost (Spain), Design Director at the Roca Design Centre & Innovation LabRafael de La-Hoz (Spain), Patron of the Contemporary Architecture FoundationIsabel Roig (Spain), Managing Director of BCD (Barcelona Design Centre) and President of BEDA (Bureau of European Design Associations). For further information and details about how to enter visit www.jumpthegap.net

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RigiSystems To Market CENTRIA Products

RigiSystems has signed an agreement to market CENTRIA products throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Based in the USA, CENTRIA now also manufactures in other parts of the world and in its 100 year history has grown to become the world leader in exterior metal architectural systems. Products include its Dimension Series insulated composite architectural wall system and its unique Versacote metal coating system (marketed in the rest of the world as Versacor).Commenting on the agreement, RigiSystems Managing Director Grahame Rankin said, “CENTRIA has a well proven track record for innovative and successful architectural metal products, and we are delighted that they have chosen RigiSystems to market these products in the UK and Europe. This agreement will allow us to add CENTRIA products to our existing product range.” www.rigisystems.org

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Trimform’s Aluminium Products Specified For Use In High-Profile London Projects

Metal fabrications specialist Trimform has demonstrated its enviable reputation for producing aluminium products through these being used in several high-profile London developments. The organisation’s materials were specified for the Velodrome in the London Olympic Village and the city’s Shard, the tallest building in the European Union. They are also contained in the gondola stations for the £60m Emirates AirLine Thames cable car project and Westfield, Stratford City, among other prominent developments. Trimform is part of SIG plc, supplier of specialist materials to the construction and related sectors. Commenting on the company’s supply of materials to such prominent buildings, Joanne Grainger, divisional director for central and south-east England with SIG Building Solutions, said: “It speaks volumes for the esteem in which Trimform’s aluminium products are held throughout the industry that installers on all these major projects specified them.” www.trimformfabs.co.uk

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James Latham Now Offering Engineered GrandisJames Latham is now offering the Rolls-Royce of Eucalyptus through all eight of its timber depots, with the arrival of Grandis 690+, a WoodEx Engineered Grandis.

Delivering a number of benefits to customers; namely sustainability, natural durability, ease of use and continuity of supply, Grandis 690+ (a reference to its impressive density scoring against other products available on the market) is 100% FSC plantation grown from an area of 220,000 hectares and produced exclusively from a single species.

Fully compliant with EUTR legislation and verified by TRADA, Grandis 690+ has been extensively tested at the Federal University of Paraná in Brazil where it scored highly against stringent criteria including strength and durability (achieving 2-3; durable to moderately durable) as well as density, (690 - 750 kg/m3 @12% M/c - the same species in other parts of the World has only achieved 595 k/g/m3), making it particularly suitable for joinery and structural use. Plus, it has also been assessed for one- hour fire test requirements.

It also boasts an impressive natural durability, resisting infestation from insects, therefore greatly reducing the chance of bore holes etc as well as maintaining its aesthetic properties.

Paul Leach, Group Product Sales and Development Manager for WoodEx and Accoya at James Latham explained, “With Grandis 690+, the timber is allowed to grow more naturally and reach full maturity of approximately 28 years, hence the extra density.

“It really is an impressive timber and one which ticks all the boxes, both for ourselves but also for our customers. As well as meeting all the legal and sustainable requirements, it’s a high-grade, knot free, clear and uniform timber which is also extremely easy to machine, making it the perfect choice for the joinery, furniture making and construction sectors.”

Grandis 690+ is exclusively available through James Latham, directly from stock in clear faced lengths of 2.0m – 3.0m and in finger-jointed lengths of 5.9m as well as in various widths and thicknesses.www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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Making The Most Of “The Smallest Room”

The Multikwik range of sanitary frames and slimline cisterns assist the design of small bathrooms in two ways. Firstly, they can shave vital centimetres off the space required for plumbing. Secondly, by using wall hung sanitaryware, it will give an uncluttered, clean look that can provide an airy feel to even the tightest bathroom or cloakroom. In addition, Multikwik can offer specifiers a range of compact, space-saving cistern options that are so slimline that they will give designers even more bathroom space to play with. The Proteus concealed cistern, for example, is among the smallest on the market. Recesses have been designed into the cistern’s polystyrene body to ensure that connectors, buttons and cables can be positioned in the recesses, keeping the installation space required to a minimum. www.multikwik.com

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Kemmlit Specified For High Flyers Lounge

Lufthansa has opened its own Business Class lounge at London Heathrow's new £2.5 billion Terminal 2. The lounge is the company’s largest outside Germany and includes: comfort zones, working areas, a bistro and hospitality desk as well as seating for over 200 passengers.In keeping with the high specification of the lounge, architects K2, specified Kemmlit’s Primo F cubicle system finished in Graphite Grey for the toilets facilities.Primo is a durable, smooth-surfaced cubicle system with doors and walls consisting of a 30mm thick composite construction, bonded on both sides with 3mm thick HPL solid core panels. The HPL surface has a special protective layer giving enhanced protection against scratches and abrasions making it ideal for high traffic areas. www.kemmlituk.com

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Deco Wood – So Realistic You’ll Think It’s The Real ThingDECO WOOD, part of David Clouting’s LG Hausys vinyl flooring range, combines stunning life-like wood plank formats with the durability and cost effectiveness of luxury vinyl floor tiles. Cutting-edge digital imaging technology has allowed LG to create precise, life-like replicas of domestic and exotic wood species. Each image is printed to scale, making it almost impossible to tell the difference between it and the real thing –apart from its price! DECO WOOD’s durable, easy-to-maintain polyurethane surface is designed to withstand the demands of heavy foot fall traffic. www.davidclouting.co.uk

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Labgrade Laminates A Slick Solution For Oil Manufacturer

Labgrade, the decorative high pressure laminate with a solid core, manufactured by Abet Laminati, has been installed in the refurbished Millers Oils laboratories at Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Labgrade, specially designed for use in sterile and hygienic environments, forms a hard-wearing, durable and attractive worktop. With a 16mm solid black core, coupled with a specially formulated chemical resistant decorative surface, it is designed to resist damage caused by most laboratory chemicals. The easy to clean surface complements the core which provides a smooth decorative edge to resist the ingress of dirt and bacteria. It is also well suited in any application where chemical, impact and scratch resistant performance is required. www.abetuk.com

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Interior designer Linda Barker was instrumental in reawakening the public’s interest in home makeovers with the BBC television show ‘Changing Rooms’, which she co-presented for six years, becoming one of the country’s best known designers. Currently, she is presenting Channel 5’s ‘Brand New House For £5k’, which creates stunning transformations on a strict budget, as well as appearing on ITV’s popular daytime series, ‘60 Minute Makeover’. She has also contributed to programmes as diverse as ‘I’m A Celebrity…’, ‘Lorraine’, ‘This Morning’, ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’ and diving show ‘Splash’, as well as being named in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women.

With all that makeover know-how, when she wanted to replace the reclaimed slate worktop in her South London home with ‘something bullet proof’, Linda called in Granite Transformations. She was already familiar with their agglomerate work surfaces, having worked with them on ‘60 Minute Makeover’, and realised that they would be the perfect makeover solution.

The beauty of Granite Transformations worktops in granite, quartz, recycled glass and porcelain is that they are made only a quarter-inch thick, yet are tougher and more practical than natural stone slab, withstanding heat, cigarette burns, chemicals, spills, stains, knocks and scratches. They also fit right over existing work surfaces, like Linda’s reclaimed slate, with seamless, bonded edge pieces simulating classic deep worktops. The same tough, lightweight material can also be extended upwards, as colour-matched splashbacks.

Spurred by an enthusiasm for recycling and her wish for a distinctive, semi-matt finish, four years ago Linda chose reclaimed slate for her kitchen work surfaces, sourcing the material from an old snooker table and having it cut to size, with cabinet doors imaginatively made from school desk lids. Slate, although aesthetically pleasing and relatively heat resistant, is susceptible to scratches and chips however, particularly at the corners. Linda also found that it stained easily and that spills had

to be wiped off immediately. Abrasive cleaners can also cause damage to the surface.To reface her slate worktops, without adding much extra weight or depth, Linda opted for Granite Transformations’ Nero Galaxy finish, which has the classic looks of black granite, yet is made using post-industrial recycled content from quarrying processes, in line with her environmental concerns. The standard 3 metre long slab length also meant that Linda’s work area could be refaced in one seamless length.

As with all Granite Transformations installations, Linda’s worktop was fabricated off site, with apertures pre-cut for the sink and tap units, and the job was carried out in less than a day, with no ripping out, no dust or debris, and no household disruption. The material also carries a lifetime material warranty, underlining the company’s faith in its practicality and durability. Needless to say, the Nero Galaxy finish looks good too, otherwise Linda Barker would not have given it house room. Really.

For further enquiries and details of nearest showroom, contact 0800 044 5393 or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk. Linda Barker also runs her own online home accessories business at www.reallylindabarker.co.uk

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Granite Transformations Refaces Linda’s Reclaimed Slate Worktop

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Introducing Mast Screening And Shelving Systems From The Shopkit Group

Mast is a versatile range of screens and partitions available in different heights, materials and with various fixing options to suit most interior applications including retail, exhibitions, offices, receptions, café’s and domestic installations.

It is elegant and adaptable and has the unique concept of combining the strength and simplicity of rigid posts to support tensioned cables. This then allows The Mast System to provide an easy, cost effective and durable way to create fixed, freestanding and temporary screening/room dividers with a virtually limitless range of shelving and accessories.

The Mast posts are available in various heights and can support single or double cable set ups on one or both sides, allowing for sophisticated combinations of screening,

graphic panels and shelving that can be used as stand-alone units or as part of a multi display system and can easily incorporate Shopkit’s TZ low-voltage lighting range. Retail units / Shop in Shops can be produced from the different Mast systems, with display shelves available in a variety of materials and finishes to co-ordinate with other elements within the retail environment.

Made to Measure and Installation options availableMast offers a wide standard product range to meet most requirements and Shopkit also offer a custom design / manufacturing service to meet all other individual needs. Delivery and installation is possible on all elements - quotations will be supplied on request. www.shopkit.com

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A Burning Passion For FireThe German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain.

Made And Tested In GermanyIn order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout. Great versatility, highest product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities were all ebios-fire® models are originally designed, crafted and tested by passionate, skilled craftsmen. Test certificates issued by TÜV Germany further underline the outstanding safety of ebios-fire® bioethanol fires, which feature a wide choice of manual and automatic bioethanol burners.

Versatility Is KeyThe ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level.

Please visit www.ebios-fire.com or write to info@ebios-fire.com for further information.Spartherm – The Fire Company – www.spartherm.com

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Committed to exceptional design and quality, Decoflame ApS is since 2007 the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior. Comprising a large variety of both standard and mad- to-measure models, decoflame® fireplaces are manually manufactured and tested in Denmark, with no compromise on safety and quality.Striving to meet the customers´ highest expectations, Decoflame proposes a wide range of fireplaces- wall-mounted, built-in, free standing-, featuring either a manual burner or an electronically controlled burner- decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire. The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines facility of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be operated using an App available for both iPhone and Android. www.decoflame.com

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Decoflame Designed Fireplaces

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Committed to exceptional design and quality, Decoflame ApS is since 2007 the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made-to-measure models, decoflame® fireplaces are manually manufactured and tested in Denmark, with no compromise on safety and quality.All decoflame® fireplaces can be positioned literally anywhere, since no flue or chimney is needed. Bioethanol has a clean combustion and without smoke, smell and soot emission and therefore minimum maintenance is required for decoflame® fireplaces. www.decoflame.com

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No Chimney, No Smoke, No Mess

Committed to exceptional design and quality, Decoflame is since 2007 the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bio ethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior. Combining cutting- edge technology and high design, Decoflame ApS introduced in 2012 the patented technology decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire™ - an electronically controlled ethanol burner.Its CEVB Technology (Controlled Ethanol Vapour Burning) allows controlling the fireplace by remote control or as an option via iPhone, iPad or iPod (Bluetooth) using an intuitive operating display providing easily understandable settings and feed-back messages.www.decoflame.com

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e-Ribbon, Electric Fireplaces

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MX Unveils New Thermostatic Mixer Shower Ranges

Altro Whiterock ChameleonTM has been used along with Altro UnityTM 25 safety flooring to create a groundbreaking solution within the new Endoscopy Unit at Mount Vernon Hospital, in Northwood, Middlesex, where infection control and patient wellbeing are paramount considerations. Bernard Stilwell Architects designed and managed the project. Bernard Stilwell explains the thinking behind the creation of the new unit. “Our brief was to design a self-contained endoscopy unit where patients could relax, receive treatment and recover in a well-structured journey, all within one ward. We have specified Altro safety flooring several times before. Altro Whiterock was an excellent choice: a good range of colours and the potential for a seamless appearance across a variety of surfaces”.

“Keeping infection out of the recovery bay was obviously a key consideration, so the doors had to be easy to clean with as few joints as possible to reduce bacterial invasion, as well as being tough and impact resistant,” explains Bernard Stilwell. “We wanted to ensure that it complemented the rest of the design and colour scheme of the unit to create an overall cohesive feel. With all these considerations in mind, we decided to completely clad the structure in Altro Whiterock Chameleon.” Altro Whiterock Chameleon in ‘Slipstream’ and ‘Pure Innocence’ were specified for ‘decorative’ surface treatment of the door surrounds and adjacent walls in the entrance and patient waiting/recovery areas.

Altro Whiterock White was used in the cleaning rooms, lobbies and corridors. Using the two products together gave flexibility in design and added another dimension to the overall finish. Altro Whiterock is a cost-effective sheet extruded from a high quality PVCu polymer. It is easy to clean, impact resistant and grout-free. Altro Whiterock Chameleon offers vibrant solid colours, or more natural tones, in a high gloss finish, allowing for bold designs or more muted interiors in a variety of customer-facing environments. Altro Unity 25 safety flooring was also used in the new ward. Available in 18 plain and chipped modern colours, this heavy duty safety flooring is ideal for locations that need to look good and work hard. www.altro.co.uk

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New Guide For Specifers Of Blinds

Choosing the right shading product for modern interiors is no longer straightforward and today a specifier needs to know which blinds can help achieve shading and insulation targets for a project, as well as decide between electric or manual control. Then there is a new 2014 UK regulation concerning blind safety which has to be taken into account. The BLINDS BOOK from Aluzion helps by providing concise information about fifteen different types of blind systems in one A5 book (or download). It includes maximum sizes, technical information, guide prices and some fabric ranges. Products featured include the COLLEGE blind system for teaching rooms, and the 3E ELECTRIC ROLLER BLIND in mains and battery versions. Copies of The Blinds Book are available from Aluzion. www.aluzion.co.uk

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Altro Wall Cladding Used In Groundbreaking Clinical Design

Leading bathroom and shower manufacturer MX Group has unveiled its latest offering to the bathroom sector, an impressive new range of thermostatic mixer shower valves offering its usual combination of incredible quality, great looking product, excellent warranties and keen pricing. The Atmos range includes ‘The MX Atmos Edge’ with the very latest in contemporary design & performance. With its minimalistic look it has the ability to transform the style of a bathroom. The introduction of MX’s Cool Touch technology is an advanced Anti-Scald Design, another added safety benefit. Many of the new range feature fully adjustable riser rails which make them ideal for new build or replacement shower projects for residential opportunities or social housing shower replacement programmes. The stylish design of the MX Atmos Azure complements the overall valve performance of this modern looking shower. Together with the large overhead and multi-mode handset, it captures the essence of an invigorating shower. www.mx-group.com

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Featuring beautiful surface-even styling for a seamless finish in the contemporary bathroom, Geberit has launched the Omega60 flush plate, for a beautiful finishing touch to wall-hung sanitaryware. Available in three on-trend glass colours of white, black or umber, or in a high quality brushed chrome finish if preferred, the Geberit Omega60 measures just 184mm x 114mm ensuring it will fit seamlessly into any bathroom design in more ways than one.

Opening up new design options, the compact nature of the Geberit Omega60 flush plate, coupled with its surface even format, gives designers and architects the opportunity to create luxurious, high-end bathroom spaces. Featuring an innovative installation technique, Omega60 also enables architects to include a surface even flush plate as part of a retrofit project for the very first time.

The flush plate is the perfect partner for Geberit’s newest concealed cistern, the Geberit Duofix Omega, which has a super slim profile of just 12cm, enabling it to fit neatly under a windowsill or a sloping roof. Depending on the construction situation, the flush plate can be attached to the top or front of the cistern for greater flexibility and with no special tools required to install the cistern or the flush plate, fitting time and disruption are kept to an absolute minimum on all projects.

The Geberit Omega range gives architects and designers exclusive access to a whole new world of creativity in the modern bathroom. www.geberit.co.uk

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Create A Smooth,Surface-Even Finish On Any

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Why Settle For LED Spots When You Can Have Stripes!The ultimate in uniform light delivery, with a sleek profile and 100% British made, the 8point3 Sabre Architectural LED is proving very popular with specifiers and designers alike. Ideal for accent coving and wall grazing in both commercial and residential applications, the Sabre Architectural linear lighting range is available

in warm white (2,700K) through to cool white (5,000K) and is dimmable via DALI, 0-10V and DMX.

When lit, Sabre Architectural delivers a glare free, uniform strip of light that is free from the spots and shadows associated with most LED linear strip

lights. Sabre’s unique, patented and award-winning remote phosphor technology is what makes this uniform light delivery possible. As well as eradicating light spots, Sabre Architectural is also 30% more efficient than traditional white LED solutions and comes with a 5 year warranty.

At only 19mm deep and 32mm wide, Sabre Architectural is available in

bespoke multiple lengths, ranging from 300mm to 5metres, in 105mm graduations. Thanks to its high luminance values and low surface brightness,

Sabre Architectural delivers the ultimate in low surface-glare lighting.

Available, as a global first, in 2700K (warm white) and 90CRI, the Sabre Architectural is also available as 3,000k, 4,000k and 5,000k. The range also has excellent colour rendering (90+CRI for 2,700k and 80-90 CRI for 3-5,000k) and colour consistency (3 SDCM) and delivers high lumen maintenance (L70) over during its 100,000 hour lifespan. 8point3’s Sabre Architectural linear lighting range is 100% British made and comes branded with the official ‘Made in Britain’ marque. Using market leading GaN-on-Silicon MaGICTM LEDs from the only UK LED Silicon manufacturer, Plessey, 8point3 is proud of Sabre’s 100% British credentials. www.8point3led.co.uk

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World-Class Base For A Business With World- Class AmbitionsA £19 million investment in a stunning new UK headquarters, incorporating one of Europe’s largest bathroom showrooms, has been designed with flair, imagination and the capability to accommodate future growth. This marks yet another stage in the success story of Bathroom Brands and Crosswater Holdings.

Building an InvestmentLake View House was formally opened by Lord St John of Bletso, markin the start of a day of celebration for employees and their families, suppliers and customers. Lake

View House is a totally new building custom designed to meet the Groups precise specifications. Set overlooking beautiful protected wetlands and lakes the building is designed with a distinctive internal bridge. The bridge runs the full width of the structure and is designed to allow teams from Crosswater and Bathroom Brands to seamlessly link in a creative environment. All 200 employees will be able to work together in a facility that combines efficiency with delightful working conditions that include a café,

areas for relaxation, a games room, a playfully themed chill out room called the Man Cave and much more. Designed by Threefold Architects, Lake View House is situated within The Bridge Business Park in Dartford and is conveniently located at the centre of air, road and rail links, opening up products from Crosswater and Bathroom Brands to a growing international customer base. Truly a world-class building, Lake View House is eco-friendly with an impressive EPC A rating. The total floor area is 129,000 square feet and as well as

working space and an astonishing and inspirational gallery showroom, the building includes a 95,000 sq. ft. warehouse that can hold 5,000 different product lines and has 2,500 picking points. Amazingly, the project was completed in just eight months.

Showcasing the Best of Bathroom DesignWithinthe building there is a 10.000 sq. ft. gallery showroom, where customers can see and touch products. This is not just any showroom. It is one of the largest in Europe, occupying a space as striking as the north gallery of Westminster Abbey. Architects Coppin Dockray designed and created a gallery inspired space that fascinates with products shown in 32 beautifully decorated lifestyle settings. There is a decompression chamber before visitors enter – followed by a stunning movement-activated rainfall shower display. Over 5800 hand blown golden glass baubles suspended at different heights add a touch of magic. Each display has been created to allow for multiple changes – essential to ensure new products are seen as soon as possible. The ambience is one of luxury, quality and innovation. Craftsmen from fields as diverse as boat building, lighting design and jewellery added their expertise, making the showroom unique within the European bathroom industry. The new showroom will be available to retailers, architects, specifiers and designers. www.crosswater.co.uk

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Mapei Provides Surface Build-Up At State-Of-The-Art Leisure Centre

A high performance ‘single build-up’ Mapei surface system has been installed at West Bromwich’s new state-of-the-art Leisure Centre. Designed and built by Places for People Leisure, in partnership with Pellikaan Construction Ltd and Roberts Limbrick Architects, the new centre for Sandwell Council includes a 25m pool, learner pool, sports hall fitness suite, dance studios, adventure play area and café. The pool and floor installations were carried out by Buckingham Pools, CJM Tiling Ltd and Phoenix Flooring.Throughout the extensive project, Mapei systems were specified from the substrate to the finishing materials, in order to provide a warrantable system build-up, with Mapei’s Technical Department assisting throughout. The total application included 800 m2 of concrete floor substrate and 2,200 m2 of tile backer board and rendered walls; Mapei products spanned from screed, render and waterproofing, to various tiles adhesives, grout and silicone sealants.Throughout the pool area, Mapei systems were utilised alongside vitrified ceramics, with porcelain and ceramic tiles installed throughout the remaining ground and first floor areas. Levelling screeds, membranes and waterproofing products installed included: Mapei Nivoplan, Topcem, Ultraplan, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Aquadefense, Mapetex SEL, Mapeband and Mapegum WPS. Relevant substrates were primed with Mapei Eco Prim Grip, prior to the tiles being adhered with Mapei Keraflex Maxi, Mapeker Rapid Set Flex and Adesilex P9 – and grouts specified included Mapei Ultracolor Plus and Keracolor FF. The tiled finish was completed with Mapesil AC, which formed expansion joints and was used as a general sealant.For more information on Mapei products and training days, please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970. For more information about West Midland-based CJM Tiling Ltd, please tel. 07970 765617.

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Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the most significant museum of art and archaeology in the UK and welcomes more than a million visitors each year.

Oxford based flooring firm, ACH Flooring, regularly recoats the original herringbone floors in the City’s Ashmolean Museum with Bona Mega. Cleverly formulated to use oxygen as a crosslinker, Bona Mega delivers the performance of a two component lacquer in the convenience of a one pack product and is designed to offer high wear and chemical resistance in domestic, commercial or public environments. A sustainable, NMP free lacquer, Mega provides the museum’s maintenance team with a durable, easy to clean surface. Bona Cleaner and Bona Polish are used for ongoing maintenance of the floors.

ACH’s Kevin Smith said “We have been using Bona lacquers since the 1980s when the company’s core products included Pacific One and Pacific Stong. Today we like using Bona Mega for commercial and domestic projects because of its fast drying times, it has no smell, and for the finished look. Also our mops and brushes can be easily cleaned. We’ve been using it now for many years and have never had any problems with it.”

The museum team wanted a soft sheen to the surface so Kevin recommended using one coat of Bona Prime Classic followed by three coats of Bona Mega Silk Matt to achieve this. Bona Mega is available in four sheen levels including Extra Matt that combines a hard wearing surface with a very natural, almost ‘invisible’ finish to the surface. Bona’s technical team is available for support on site or over the telephone to assist you with your wood flooring project and to ensure the surface meets your client’s aesthetic and performance criteria. The company is also a RIBA approved CPD provider and offer a seminar on how to specify finishes for wood floors. Further information is available at bona.com

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Mega Protects Historic Museum Floor

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Howe Green’s high quality access covers have been installed in the concourse at London Bridge Station in a phase of works forming part of The London Bridge Redevelopment Scheme. The installation was carried out by the specialist contactor DMC Contracts Ltd for Costain. Howe Green’s heavy duty 1050 Series access covers were specified and fitted above mechanical and electrical services feeding the ticket line. The run of covers, which spans more than 25 metres, will ensure that when routine or emergency maintenance is needed going forward, gaining access to essential service points will be no problem. DMC inlaid the surface of the covers with a ‘flamed pink’ granite paving matching the existing flooring within the concourse and providing an uninterrupted flooring surface for the best possible aesthetic finish.Howe Green manufactured the covers to order. They were fabricated in 316-grade stainless steel and with a deeper capacity to accommodate a thicker granite floor covering, a standard feature of the 1050 Series. The panels sit flush with the surrounding floor to prevent slips and trips and are double sealed, ensuring optimum hygiene. Importantly, they are also tamper proof for increased security, an imperative feature in a critical hub location with over 50 million passengers a year. Making sure the station remains open is one of the key challenges facing Network Rail as the London Bridge Redevelopment Scheme continues. The 1050 Series was designed for the most demanding internal and external environments. Capable of accepting heavy and sustained traffic – up to 6 tonne pneumatic tyre loads - the hatches are just the ticket for the highly trafficked London Bridge station, the fourth busiest in the country. www.howegreen.com

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Iconic Landmark Refurbished With State-Of-The-Art Resin Flooring

Specialist resin systems supplier Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) was brought in to help with the multi-million pound refurbishment of Manchester’s Central Library. The Library recently re-opened to enthusiastic reviews following a three-year refurbishment. RSL’s brief was to provide a modern flooring solution that complemented the Library’s unique neo-classical style. The re-opening of the Library is part of Manchester City Council’s drive to deliver first class, accessible services and follows the unveiling of the refurbished Town Hall Extension in July of last year. Public entrances have been restored to their 1930s appearance and new staircases and lift shafts inserted to improve access throughout the Central Library. Stockport-based RSL supplied bespoke flooring systems of R.S Terrazzo and R.S Terrain with R.S Beadgrip for the floor, stairs and ramped areas of the building.

RSL commercial director Martin Wroe said: “Special projects like this don’t come round very often. You don’t have the opportunity to be involved in one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings every day. We needed to find products that would capture the beauty of the environment and complement its ornate design. The end result needed to be functional as well as beautiful, given the amount of traffic expected through the building. We also faced the challenge of working alongside a number of other contractors, due to the sheer scale of the project, but the installation ran really smoothly. We think visitors to the building will be amazed by the transformation achieved in the building and we are delighted to have been involved in bringing this beloved landmark right up to date while restoring and showcasing its heritage features back to their former glory.”

RSL put forward a bespoke design of R.S Terrazzo in a special colour pallet to complement the neo-classical design features. The system was chosen because of its seamless properties, ensuring a flat, continuous floor surface was achieved. The product was also used as a pre-cast terrazzo system on some stair areas. R.S Terrain was applied on the ramped areas with R.S Beadgrip for improved slip resistance. www.resinsurfaces.co.uk

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Sika Comfortfloor Is A Winner At Leisure Centre

The seamless, durable and easy to maintain Sika Comfortfloor has found a new home at a £26 million Leisure Centre in Streatham. The stunning new leisure centre includes an ice rink, swimming pool, sports hall, gym and forms part of the multimillion Streatham Hub Development. With durability key for the flooring of the leisure centre changing rooms and toilet facilities, Sika Comfortfloor was up for the challenge.Combining noise suppression and durability with a flawless finish, Sika ComfortFloor proved to be the ideal solution – meeting the client’s aesthetic requirements, whilst delivering a hard-wearing system that guarantees outstanding long term performance. As well as ease of maintenance for the facility manager, the seamless Sika system offered toughness, durability and an increased life expectancy – in line with Sika’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its research and development strategy, production processes and entire product range. Sika Approved Flooring Specialist Entech prepared and primed the floor using Sikafloor 161 – a two part, low viscosity epoxy resin primer. A layer of Sikafloor 330 was then applied to regulate and level the surface before a sealer layer of Sikafloor 305W, completing the total system thickness of just 2mm. Available in a range of colours to meet numerous aesthetic requirements, the decorative and durable system is weather and abrasion resistant ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance. www.sika.co.uk

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Dallmer Floor Drains Prove Their Fitness At easyGym

Dallmer has supplied its stylish CeraLine shower channels for a chain of popular private fitness clubs stretching from the capital to the Midlands: being specified for their high discharge rates and excellent installation characteristics as well as their attractive appearance: proving their all-round fitness for purpose.

The easyGym operates 10 venues created by the group, which had previously spread its wings from airline flights to budget hotels. The Fulham gym, with five female and five male shower cubicles, is one of the latest venues to be refurbished. Dallmer was able to supply the CeraLine W2000 units so that they could be finished on site. This latest contract was carried out by main contractor, Lovebuild. Work was completed on schedule, in June, with the design of the rugged, stainless steel and polypropylene drainage channels helping to speed both the plumbing connections and the laying of the floor tiling.

The two metre long sections of channel feature sanded flanges to ensure a secure bond with the under-tile waterproofing layer; while the height adjustable legs facilitate millimetre accurate levelling. As in this instance the CeraLine is normally aligned with the wall of the shower area to remove water effectively from the surrounding floor surface. In fact with water filling to a depth of 20 mm around the CeraLine W2000, the hydraulic design of the Dallmer channel offers a flow rate of 1.4 litres per second compared to just 0.8 for standard channels.

The CeraLine W2000 can also be laid with temporary blanking plates while the waste water connection is made using a ball-jointed side outlet which is adjustable from 0-15 degrees. A spokesperson for the project team commented: “Dallmer’s CeraLine W2000 channels are ideal for locations like the easyGym changing rooms, where clients expect the facilities to look their best. The CeraLine is simple to work with when positioning and laying the tiles up to their sides, while they also remove water very effectively and are easy to keep clean. www.dallmer.com

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Hep2O Provides Complete Heating Solution At New York Farm In West Yorkshire

At New York Farm in West Yorkshire, a comprehensive Hep2O underfloor heating system from Wavin has been installed throughout a new-build farmhouse to provide cost-effective and efficient heat distribution and exceptional thermal performance.Located four miles south of Harrogate, the New York Farm re-development includes a new highly-insulated two-storey farmhouse. When developer Geoff Mountain demolished an ageing structure to begin construction of a new 560m2 residential building, he required a high performance and flexible heating system that would help the new farmhouse to achieve Level 4 in the Code for Sustainable Homes.“I have been using Hep2O underfloor heating systems for a number of years,” commented Geoff Mountain. “When combined with the other energy efficiency

initiatives in place, it has helped the building to achieve the performance required and ensured a very low energy requirement of just 13 – 15 kWh for heating.”Built using insulated concrete formwork and with a biomass woodchip boiler, the project’s heating system specification would prove crucial to maintaining these high performance standards. The Hep2O underfloor heating system from Wavin proved ideal, combining high comfort levels and low running costs with a fast, simple and non-intrusive installation. Installed throughout the lower ground and ground floors, the Hep2O underfloor heating system comprises panels, piping, manifolds and heating controls.

Manufactured and Kitemarked to BS EN ISO 21003, and under a Quality Management System which satisfies BS EN ISO 9000 requirements, Hep2O underfloor heating pipe is also covered by a 100 year guarantee against defects in material or manufacturing – offering the client total peace of mind. On the building’s first floor, a series of radiators was installed and plumbed into a Hep2O underfloor heating manifold. This allows the heating to be zoned as individual rooms to improve the system’s flexibility, improve internal comfort levels and increase energy efficiency to reduce costs. Completing the plumbing and drainage specification, Wavin also supplied a series of soil and waste systems from its OSMA range. www.wavin.co.uk

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Cantifix collaborated with Paul Archer Design to create this stunning curved glass structure - as part of the renovation and extension of a country farmhouse in Lancashire.

Constructed from sections of oversized, curved glass; the structure adds a dining area and separate living space to the property. The curved glass sections are set into a stone base which is built into the landscaping – giving the structure a floating appearance. The 360-degree glass walls provide the perfect spot for the client to bird watch – as well as to take advantage of the surrounding views. The old well shaft in the floor was also glazed to create an interesting feature.

In the dining area a glass roof draws in natural light, and its supporting angled glass beams ensure that this light is not obstructed. The glazing is fixed directly onto the stone wall of the farmhouse, which becomes an internal wall for the dining area.

The extension also features two sets of Sky-Frame doors and one set of Sky-Frame windows, which lead out from the new rooms onto a patio and seating area – creating a new ultra-modern wing for this listed building.www.cantifix.co.uk

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Cantifix Adds a Touch of Glass to Slackwood Farm

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The latest advances in garage door technology can be found in the side-sliding HST sectional from Hörmann, which offers unique features for special fitting situations.

For a style statement that offers the best security, or if headroom is limited, the HST is an ideal fit. The side-sliding doors quietly and ever-so-smoothly recess into tracks along the garage wall, offering an excellent alternative to the traditional sectional door. Precise and easy door travel is achieved with Hörmann's unique twin rollers, which make the HST the most stable side-sliding sectional on the market. The open-ended aluminium floor rail is easy to keep free from leaves and debris, all while guiding the door panels safely and securely

– an essential feature for both the manual and automated versions. Not only is Hörmann’s HST innovative in its design, including its multiple security and safety aspects, it is also the garage door that uses the world's first handle actuated, automatic wicket door function. This unique feature means that a simple press of the handle or handset will open the door to a selected point. Therefore, an

alternative separate pedestrian entrance is created, giving the end user the ultimate in convenience.Naturally, a wide range of decorative options are available, from windows and frosted glass elements, to textured surface finishes and assorted handles - all of which can add to the door’s visual appeal and kerb-side credibility.Whatever your design challenge, Hörmann has the products, expertise and knowledge to deliver the perfect style of garage door, whatever the budget. For more information, contact the service team on 01530 516 888 or visit www.hormann.co.uk

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Keyless Entry: How To Make Your Front Door More Like Your Car With Eneo CC

Electronic control for residential doors has been around for some time, but now the Roto Door Safe E range goes further: keyless entry is possible with the Eneo CC system. “Keyless” can mean the unlocking is done via Bluetooth, fingerprint scan or a pin code keypad. It is also possible to have a radio remote control, just like one for the remote locking system on a car. With Eneo CC, because the system still has cylinder locks on the doors, it is always possible to unlock the door with a traditional key, even in the event of a power failure. Another

question might be, “Will I be able to get out if there’s a fire?”. Absolutely. The lever handle on the inside has a quick exit function enabling the homeowner to get outside quickly in the event of an emergency. This is designed to work when the door is fully locked.Eneo CC is designed to be as simple, straightforward and quick to fit as possible. The cabling requires only one routing. Roto ‘clip fit’ technology means standardised connectors enable components to be plugged in and connected easily. The door locks and cylinders all use standardised routing dimensions, so there are minimal changes required to the manufacturing process. The ability to upgrade or

change things over the lifetime of the door is there. For example, if a client opts against having the radio remote control and then changes their mind, it is easy to provide one because the radio receiver is built into every drive unit as standard. It is possible to have up to 31 hand-held transmitters working with one door: more than enough for the family, and well within the requirements of most small businesses and residential homes too.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, the other receivers can be quickly reprogrammed to ensure the missing one can never be used to open the door. With 66-bit encoding and a ‘rolling code’ system, which means the signal cannot be grabbed electronically and used by a thief, the hand held transmitter is a highly secure and convenient option. Find out more about Eneo CC access control systems, including the PIN code, fingerprint scan and Bluetooth options on the Roto website at this link: http://ftt.roto-frank.com/gb/products/product-view/detail/roto-safe-e/eneo-ccc-access-control-systems-1044/

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Feel The Difference With New Dekordor Oak 3D

Vicaima’s highly tactile Dekordor 3D range of embossed face finished doors has really made a big impression with specifiers. Now the existing range of 4 colours has been extended to include a popular Oak 3D design, providing even more choice for interiors. Dekordor 3D presents a durable yet highly attractive design with real uniformity of colour and texture. The 3D range can be supplied edge banded with the same embossed finish, making it a focal element when supplied within a matching 3D Portaro door and frame system. In addition to the new Dekordor 3D Oak, the range includes white, black, grey and camel colours, providing plenty of scope for contemporary design. For even greater design flexibility doors can be enhanced with geometric groove patterns, contrasting satin inlay and glazing to make optimum use of borrowed light. www.vicaima.com

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Tormax Access For World-Class Theatre

As part of a significant refurbishment, TORMAX recommended installing two of their iMotion 1401 concealed operators to automate a double set of glass swing doors that welcome visitors into the impressive Sadler’s Wells theatre, Islington. Uniquely designed with no abrading parts, the powerful synchronous motor of the iMotion 1401 requires the absolute minimum in maintenance and so can be neatly located out-of-sight under the floor. This has allowed a truly minimalist, full-glass entrance to be created within the theatre’s contemporary façade.

Working closely with specialist fit out and refurbishment contractors City Square Ltd, TORMAX recommended their concealed door operators as the ideal solution for this busy, modern building. With seating for 1,500 the theatre entrance is in high demand at peak-times, requiring the exceptional reliability delivered by the iMotion 1401. A user-friendly keypad allows staff to adjust hold-open times and opening and closing speeds to reflect changing levels of foot traffic. As with all TORMAX operators the iMotion is fully DDA-compliant, ensuring all visitors are welcomed to the theatre“This six week project included the refurbishment of the entire foyer including the bar areas and toilet facilities, a garden court as well as the installation of some external features too,” comments Karl Watson, Project Manager for City Square. “The glass façade of the building contrasts starkly with the bright red entrance into which the TORMAX doors are set, creating an eye-catching and contemporary feature.”

TORMAX iMotion 1401 operators have also been installed to great effect in countless entrances of historic constructions where the emphasis has been on maintaining the integrity of the existing building. “The complete iMotion range of operators deliver door automation solutions for a wide range of locations,” explains MD for TORMAX, Simon Roberts. “However, the 1401 is proving to be increasingly important as its unique benefits are becoming recognised.”www.tormax.co.uk

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The Premium Door Collection, A Remarkable New Range From Premdor

When Premdor discovered a new market opportunity for a range of high quality internal and external doors, the Company’s Research, Development and Design Team created the inspirational Premium Door Collection.Reflecting Premdor’s commitment to excellence, the new collection is presented in Oak for internal doors and Oak or Meranti for external doors. The range comprises over fifteen striking design options for external doors and over eighteen exciting internal design styles, with both ranges offering traditional and contemporary profiles. The unprecedented build quality has resulted in a range with maximum stability and strength, increased sound proofing and reduced heat loss. They are available in attractive glazed options, allowing the opportunity to enhance darker rooms and bring in natural light into the home. Certified fire doors and fully finished internal door options give even more width and choice to this all embracing collection.www.premdor.co.uk

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Comar Systems Are A Welcome Visitor

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a Visitor Centre which is part of the Virginia Water Pavilion in Windsor Great Park. This new building overlooks Virginia Water situated in the Grade 1 listed Royal Landscape in Windsor Great Park. Its canopied form frames the view of the lake and the echelon form of the building and its terraces overlook the lake and facilities include a kiosk selling refreshments, public toilets and staff facilities. Comar 3 ground floor framing was selected which incorporates the Comar 7auto sliding doors which were specified for the main entrances. For safety, the Comar 7 AFT Commercial Doors were fitted with Anti-Finger Trap stiles which were hung directly from the Comar 3 ground floor framing. www.comar-alu.co.uk

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ESG Switchable™ iD – Exclusive LCD Privacy GlassWhen most companies think about branding, they think of the internet, magazines and billboards, with the work place more often than not over looked. This internal branding is not only an integral part of brand building to any visiting client, but also key in helping turn your employees into brand champions who help to grow your companies reputation.

ESG, the UK’s premier manufacturer of controllable glass solutions, as part of their next generation of LCD Privacy Glass, have taken corporate branding to the next level with the latest edition to their hugely successful ESG Switchable™ range of LCD Privacy glass. Until now, all switchable glass has consisted of switchable panels that can only be switched simply from optically clear to opaque.

However using the very latest manufacturing techniques, ESG are now able to create logos and wording within their switchable glass panels. This means that their ESG Switchable™ iD range can not only be operated as standard LCD privacy glass but

can now also display the inserted design as opaque if the panel is switched to clear and vice versa – logo clear and the glass opaque.

This new range is powered by ESG’s new fully redesigned and patented (pending) control box. The new ESG Switchable™ HD box is designed to make installation easier with its colour coded plug and play wiring system and is fully CE Certified. It comes with a host of new features, such as LCD Preservation mode, LCD Film Protection circuitry and FRQ synchronisation; these features are unique to the ESG Switchable™ controller, and therefore can be found across their entire ‘next generation switchable glass range’. To find out further details of this exciting new range please visit www.esgswitchableglass.co.uk or call 01376 520061.

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In Keeping With Tradition

Tradition was the name of the game for Paddock Johnson Partnership architects, when the company was charged with restoring and converting a grade two listed building in the historic village of Port Sunlight, Merseyside. It was because of this that the company opted to specify Rosemary Clay Classic roof tiles, Arris Hip Tiles and clay Valley Tiles from Redland when it came to replacing the roof. Hesketh Hall had fallen into serious disrepair when Port Sunlight Village Trust decided to have it converted into luxury one and two bedroom apartments and give the building a new lease of life. The tiles combine the quality of hand crafted clay with the benefits of modern day machinery. www.monier.co.uk

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Jet Cox Shines On Lady Margaret School

Established almost a century ago, the Lady Margaret School in West London continues to serve the community and has recently been expanded, with over two dozen rooflights of different types from the Jet Cox range bringing natural daylight to the teaching spaces. Rooflight manufacturer, Jet Cox supplied 28 Cox Glasslights to Anglian Architectural - the specialist sub-contractor carrying out the installation on behalf of Osborne - 10 of which feature rain or temperature sensors. These raise the unit if the occupied space becomes too hot, and close them if rain starts to fall. The flat roof’s high performance felt waterproofing

system is dressed up the kerb to each rooflight to ensure their weather-tightness. Manufactured from thermally broken durable aluminium with an external powder coating finish to RAL 9040, the Glasslight is one of the most attractive flat glass solutions on the market. The glass surface is uninterrupted giving optimal view and maximum daylight. The Glasslight is available fixed or electrically opening for ventilation. The electric actuator is fully integrated and concealed within the PVC-u lower frame, maintaining the uninterrupted glazing. Jet Cox Glasslights are available in a range of sizes measuring from 400 x 700 mm up to 1000mm x 2400mm – with a comprehensive choice of rectangular and square options in between to ensure there is a rooflight to suit all applications. www.jet-cox.co.uk

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Axter Admired At Admirals Quay

Axter Ltd’s waterproofing has been installed at Bouygues’ landmark new homes development at Admirals Quay, Southampton. The 26-storey apartment tower and 16 and 9 storey residential buildings incorporate a landscaped terrace between the first two buildings, creating space for new public areas within the marina.Axter’s Wilotekt-Plus® structural waterproofing was chosen for this development. Wilotekt-Plus® is a robust, seamless, flexible system designed to last for the lifetime of the structures on which it is installed, making it the waterproofing system of choice for many specifiers. Axter has built its reputation on designing and specifying the right system for the right application, on manufacturing quality products and offering a comprehensive support service. www.axter.co.uk

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Fakro Roof Windows And Solar Panels For Architect’s Self-Build

FAKRO FTT U6 triple-glazed roof windows have been used in combination with in-roof solar thermal panels of the same size in a self-build within Bath’s Central Conservation Area. Head of Sustainable Design at Architects Stride Treglown, Rob Delius installed 6 FAKRO roof windows and 6 FAKRO solar thermal panels using B12/1 horizontal combination flashings on the south aspect. Airtightness was key to the highly sustainable design and with an installed U-value of 0.81W/m2K the FAKRO FTT U6 performance surpasses Passivhaus requirements. The building, which utilises passive stack ventilation, also has a rainwater harvesting system, green roof area, PV tiles and sheepswool insulation. www.fakro.co.uk

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The Riefa Green Roof Revolution

For some time, much of the green roofing solutions being promoted in the construction sector have been at times rather questionable as to their actual green credentials. Green roofs are frequently quoted as the saviour of our urban environment, but when faced with the reality of the broader environmental impact of the plastic trays, felt bases, and granular linings that are used in the installation process, standard green roofing does give way to some eye brow raising questions. As well-intentioned as they set out to be, standard green roofing remains flawed. The good news is that greener alternatives do exist that actually meet the expectations and ideals of the customer.Riefa Green Roofing Solutions offers one such alternative. Riefa has been staging a revolution with a much lighter, less expensive system made from an organic and sustainable fibreboard. Once the existing roof is covered with a waterproof membrane, the Riefa board can be simply overlain with a pre-grown vegetation blanket creating a wildflower or sedum roof.

Its low-depth profile (only 75mm) enables it to be seamlessly installed over worn out roof covers and due to the lightness of the system (36kg per m2 when saturated) it is extremely quick to install, transport and distribute across the roof. It also dispenses with the need for heavy drainage layers and granular fill so doesn’t need any kind of special support structure.Though hi-tech in nature, the system is remarkably affordable. When you incorporate this important factor with its lightweight specifications, low profile, speed and ease of fitting and the fact that no remedial work is required prior to fitting, well, one can see why Riefa has become highly desirable amongst architects and other specifiers. It appears that Riefa’s green roof systems will continue to revolutionise this sector with its unique solutions and at last, genuine green credentials. www.riefagreenroof.co.uk

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Wakaflex® Lead-Free Flashing – The Cost-Effective Answer To Lead Theft

Wakaflex® is a lightweight, lead-free flashing for gas, oil and wood burner flue penetrations and roofing abutment work. BBA-certified, it is particularly suitable for sealing plain tiled and other double-lapped roofs for which a specialist roofer would otherwise be needed. With similar flexibility and malleability to lead Wakaflex can also be stretched without using lead forming tools, making it ideal for complex detailing and shaping. Its smooth facing repels dirt and is largely unaffected by stretching. A high-strength, self-adhesive backing provides immediate weatherproofing even on overlaps. Cut by either knife or scissors, Wakaflex is not susceptible to thermal movement and can be laid in long lengths without fixing clips. Colours match those of commonly used tiles and slates.www.roof-flashing.info

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Conservatory Roof Sales Drive 30% Growth Forecast At Metrotile UK

A surge in sales for roofing of conservatories is behind more than 30% of projected annual growth at leading lightweight tile firm Metrotile UK. The Chippenham-based company has just sold its millionth tile in 2014 and is forecasting sales of 1.16 million tiles this year, turning over record figures of £7.1 million with net profits expected to reach £679,000.Driving the performance is major rise in the sale of tiles for conservatories, which has provided 25% of the firm’s growth this year in addition to Metrotile’s continued success in other roofing sectors including private and local authority homes and retail & leisure. www.metrotile.co.uk

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A New Tradition

Building a modern house with a traditional exterior is no easy feat, but that didn’t stop housing developer Kirkby Homes from taking on the task in the historic town of Haslemere. The project involved the development of six luxury homes using Redland’s Rosemary Clay Craftsman roof tiles. Kirkby Homes specified the Craftsman tile because of its ability to blend in with the traditional houses in the surrounding area whilst still being

hardwearing and long lasting. The land that the houses are built on used to hold a printer factory and several other disused building that had fallen into disrepair, the area was in desperate need of redevelopment. www.monier.co.uk

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Carea In A Class Of Its Own At Merthyr Tydfil

Leading cladding manufacturer Carea has supplied over 3,000m2 of its Acantha cladding to The College Merthyr Tydfil – a £33 million state-of-the-art building which marks the beginning of a new chapter in the educational history of South Wales. Designed by RMJM Architects and built by Interserve, the College forms a key part of the Merthyr Learning Quarter (MLQ) project – a Welsh Government-funded scheme to radically improve learning and employment opportunities in the region. For the new building, a cladding system was required that would complement the project’s contemporary architecture. Installed by specialist contractor Massey Cladding, the entire structure was encased in striking Acantha panels – perfectly demonstrating Carea’s ability to create stylish, modern buildings.Carea Acantha composite stone panels are designed for building ventilated facades with insulation and non-ventilated facades without insulation. Available in a range of colours, textures and sizes, the panels were supplied in Opaline 9029. These were then installed in alternate horizontal bands to create a modern, attractive finish in line with the overall contemporary aesthetic. Installation is quick and simple too with the Carea facade system, as each panel is supplied with specialised horizontal rails that fit onto vertical cladding supports. With precisely routed grooves on the top and bottom, the simple fix provides a totally seamless finish to maintain the stunning appearance of the project. Whilst providing improved aesthetics and excellent resistance to damage, the sustainable system is also manufactured using around 95% natural minerals for superior environmental performance. Carea cladding can help buildings to optimise their thermal efficiency to achieve the high standards of modern building regulations. Carea has proved instrumental in the creation of a striking building which looks great, delivers exceptional performance and will continue to serve its community for generations.www.carea.uk.com

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Lighting Up Research

The Design Prototyping and Testing Centre (DPTC) is one of the latest buildings in Rotherham’s Advanced Manufacturing Park. Founded by the University of Sheffield in association with companies such as Boeing and Rolls-Royce, it was built to establish new standards for manufacturing research facilities worldwide. Designed by Bond Bryan architects, the building’s BREEAM Excellent rating was achieved using a variety of concepts including Kalwall® translucent wall cladding. The Centre is designed as a people facility contained within a single rectilinear volume. Here researchers working at their desks are able to view the large scale workshops from a high-level office mezzanine thereby giving an intimate relationship between the two types of space. Widely used for cladding and roofing, the highly insulating Kalwall system is unique in the way in which it transmits Museum-Quality Daylighting™,

flooding the interior with natural diffused daylight while reducing the reliance on artificial lighting. It not only eliminates glare and shadows but creates a stunning interior ambience. Apart from being specified for all types of new build, Kalwall is increasingly used for the refurbishment of cladding or rooflights on aged buildings. Case studies and technical information are available from Structura UK Ltd - tel: 01233 501 504 or visit www.structura-uk.com/kalwallProject and technical information are available from Structura UK, the exclusive distributor for Kalwall translucent daylight building systems for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

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The construction of an advanced new testing facility for motor sport engines in Wales features the use of Marmox Thermoblocks at ground floor level, specified in order to help comply with the latest edition of Part L to the Building Regulations. The Sports Engine Testing Facility at the University of South Wales Pontrypridd is being built by Willmott Dixon Construction Limited working as main contractor.

While the 1,000 square metre, two-storey structure utilises a steel frame, the exterior walls are being raised in cavity blockwork with the Marmox Thermoblocks in two different thicknesses subtending both the inner and outer leaf. Developed specifically to deal with the issue of thermal bridging, but able to carry full structural loadings, the specialist units have been supplied through the local Jewson Builders Merchant for installation by the groundworks sub-contractor. 200 of the Thermoblock 140 mm size variant were laid as the perimeter to the ground-bearing reinforced concrete slab; virtually eliminating heat loss at this critical wall/floor junction.

Then a similar number of 100 mm wide Thermoblocks form the bottom course to the outer leaf. Each block features a layer of alkali-resistant fibreglass moulded into the top and bottom surfaces in order to provide a strong bond with standard sand and cement mortar. The stepped end joints to the blocks though are formed using Marmox Acrylic Sealant to help create an additional horizontal moisture barrier. The individual blocks are formed of XPS which has a lambda value of 0.033 W/mK, containing a series of load-bearing concrete columns to transmit and distribute the weight of the masonry above.

A spokesperson for the project design team commented: “Countering linear thermal bridging at the perimeter of the floor construction is a crucial aspect of compliance with the latest version of the Building Regulations for non-domestic as well as residential properties, and the Marmox Thermoblock offers an ideal answer to the challenge. They achieve the required psi value while being both robust and simple to install.”

Individual Thermoblocks are 65 mm deep – equivalent to a course of bricks - and with the 15 mm overlap at either end give an installed length of 600 mm; being available in options of 100 and 140 mm. As well as masonry walls, they can be employed in timber frame construction and at other positions such as beneath window openings or at first floor level, the roof-wall junction and under party walls. The XPS with its ultra-low thermal transmittance increases the path for heat loss, to outperform what are termed Enhanced Construction Details.

While these cut heat loss by between 35 and 55 per cent, utilizing Thermoblocks can reduce CO2 emissions still further to between 60 and 90 per cent, offering an important contribution to the points required in SAP calculations. Crucially, being able to employ a defined, very low thermal transmittance – derived by thermal modelling or measurement – achieves a far more advantageous result than adopting the ‘default’ figure offered in SAP. Using standard ACDs will add a heat loss of 0.08 Watts to the U-values for a property, while Enhanced Construction Details can cut this to 0.04 Watts; but incorporating Thermoblock can bring this right down to 0.01 Watts or less.

The same principle applies to the European PassivHaus standard or the recently launched Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) which the Government is now promoting as the route to achieving Zero Carbon construction. www.marmox.co.uk

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Thermoblock Offers The Right Formula For Autosport Test Facility

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WW2 Veteran Leads The Way To A Sustainable Future

A former WW2 pilot and self-confessed ‘gadget man’ has shown the way to a sustainable future with the installation of a hybrid Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) to work alongside his existing boiler. Mr Durward of Newick, Lewes chose the Ecodan to reduce the heating bills for himself and his wife and with the installation of an 8.5kW Ecodan monobloc ASHP and packaged hydrobox they will also qualify for payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive.

Designed specifically with a bivalent function for use in conjunction with conventional boilers, the hydrobox is pre-plumbed and wired for faster installation and also offers simplified SD card commissioning.

At the same time as installing the Ecodan unit, the Durwoods had an upgrade to a new high efficiency condensing boiler fitted. However, this has had such little use since the introduction of the heat pump that Mr Durward received a call from his utility company, which believed there might be a mistake due to the low energy reading.

Mitsubishi Electric has also arranged for a MELCloud Wi-fi control system to be installed so that the heat pump can be monitored and Mr Durward can control his system from either the comfort of his armchair or anywhere else in the world. www.ecodan.co.uk

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The Pureau range uses traditional ion exchange resins to produce superb, soft water for household or commercial use.

The 3 models (Eau 1, Eau 2 and Eau 3) range from 20 litres per minute to 70 litres per minute and are suitable for both gravity and pressurised water systems. As the systems are cartridge based maintenance is simple. The main cartridge lasts an incredible 36 months, the carbon pre filter cartridge lasts 12 months and the post filter cartridge will last for 2 to 3 months depending on hardness levels.

The Pureau Range has been specifically designed to meet the demands of providing a water softener without the use of salt that provides softer water to the touch. Pureau water treatment systems remove a high percentage of scale forming minerals. Water readings of under 100ppm is considered soft. Magnesium and calcium in the water is essential for good health so Pureau systems do not remove it all, just enough to bring it down to accepted soft water levels.

The systems do not waste water or require a power source or drain. There are 3 models which will treat water flows of up to 70 litres per minute. The range is suitable for gravity fed and pressurised water systems, they are also suitable for combination boilers. As the units do not add sodium to the water they can be used on properties with septic tanks.

Purea systems incorporate a raw water feed which ensures trace minerals are left in the water for health, they also provide the perfect water for ice making, tea and coffee. www.aquatiere.co.uk

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QUANTEC HR28C Boiler From Johnson & Starley

The Johnson & Starley QuanTec HR28C combi high efficiency condensing boiler with passive flue gas heat recovery (PFGHR) makes it not only arguably the most efficient boiler available on the market but also the smallest. The QuanTec requires no extra space and will replace any gas condensing boiler.The QuanTec boiler with PFGHR represents the most efficient way of recycling heat and offering optimum energy efficiency. It also gives DHW (Domestic Hot Water) efficiency levels never achieved before within combi boilers with the addition of a pre-heating sanitary water function.The QuanTec boiler provides domestic hot water (DHW) at 55º C and supplies water at a minimum temperature of 80º C to the Aquair 10 and, using energy efficient EC fan technology, air is drawn through the heat exchanger and air filter before being emitted into the kitchen, hallway and living areas. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk

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Hydronik Systems WarmPALMERSTON FORT

The famous Palmerston Forts arranged along the South Coast of England were built to be solid enough to resist invasion by Napoleonic forces, but the resulting thermal mass and exposed locations make them very hard to heat. It is, however, a challenge that has been effectively met using a selection of products from Timóleon’s Hydronik range linked to a hybrid renewable energy source.Fort Albert on the Isle of Wight was completed in 1856 to defend the Needles Passage, which gives access to Portsmouth with its strategically important naval dockyard. Still in

use during World War II, it remained in military ownership until the 1950s, when it was sold and converted for domestic use. It still offered little comfort for its occupants until the current owners began a comprehensive refurbishment and improvement project in 2013 employing locally based Round the Island Builders Limited and WJ Wetherick Plumbing & Heating to install the Timóleon underfloor heating systems. The Isle of Wight is actually on course to become the first zero carbon area of Britain and Fort Albert’s owners accordingly commissioned an advanced building services solution, which utilises an air source heat pump and solar thermal panels to harvest free energy to supply the heating and hot water. PV panels also help meet the large home’s electricity needs, but in order to achieve the most efficient transference from the heat pump to the occupied spaces, Wetherick Plumbing and Heating specified the use of Timóleon’s ToronFloor Batten, ToronFloor Suspended

and LowBoardTM systems. Addressing the unusual layout to the former fort with its variations in floor construction, Timóleon’s technical department provided floor-plans showing the positions of the multiple heating loops and the locations of the Axios manifolds, as well as section drawings indicating the depths of the different layers to the systems. Across the ground floor, the entrance hall, sitting room, dining-room and kitchen, Wetherick Plumbing & Heating installed both ToronFloor Suspended and ToronFloor Batten, with LowBoardTM employed across the concrete slab within the area of the old look-out tower. These were connected up via two Axios manifolds: the first feeding a dozen loops containing almost 700 metres of pipe, while the second had a further 540 metres in eight loops. Up on the first floor, a further two manifolds feed the underfloor heating in five bedrooms and varying sizes of bathroom all using ToronFloor Suspended. Here nine loops are connected to one manifold that features just two loops with 123 metres of pipe, while the second feeds nine loops running for over 400 metres. Although it was the builders who fitted insulation between the joists to help ensure the efficiency of the heat transfer to the rooms, W J Wetherick’s engineers took just four days to install the 1800 metres of pipework and other components from the three Hydronik systems. They also connected the underfloor networks to the hybrid heat pump and solar system on the fort’s roof. Given the technical and logistical challenges of this installation within a building, which requires respect as a historic monument, Fort Albert stands as a landmark installation for the Hydronik systems and Timóleon’s expert support services. www.hydronik.co.uk

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Get Long Term Thermal Insulation With Everbuild Thermofoam

Heat can escape from buildings through windows, doors and other wall break through points, wasting energy and reducing efficiency. Thermofoam is a new, highly flexible PU expanding foam from Everbuild, specially formulated to absorb movement, giving an air tight seal to reduce heat loss and in turn improving energy efficiency in buildings. The powerful bond strength and flexibility of Thermofoam gives excellent long term thermal and acoustic insulation by inhibiting cracks from occurring during the contraction of building materials in areas such as around window and door frames, giving a hermetically sealed barrier. Thermofoam is available in 750ml tins and is compatible with the Everbuild range of foam applicator guns to give the user more control to apply the foam in hard to reach places.www.everbuild.co.uk

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Pegler Yorkshire Launches New Range of TMVs

As a recognised innovator and market leader in the field of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV), Pegler Yorkshire has once again responded to changing market needs to deliver a new Pegler thermostatic mixing valve range that greatly simplifies the valve selection process and enhances product performance. Traditionally, Pegler Yorkshire has manufactured anti-scald valves with enhanced performance for the healthcare market (Type 3) and a separate valve for general and domestic applications (Type 2). The new more compact Pegler PEG402 series of valves meet the requirements of BS and EN standards, are WRAS approved and boast the BuildCert certificate for both TMV3 and TMV2 schemes. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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Winter 2015 sees the addition of new super slim options to the Timeguard NIGHTeye outdoor LED range. Made from solid die-cast metal with polycarbonate lenses for impact resistance, they are tough enough for industrial and commercial installations and benefit from the even light pattern as do other models in the NIGHTeye range, thanks to the layout of the individual diodes behind the

frosted light-diffusing lenses. Schools, colleges, offices and back yards everywhere win all-round: energy saving with faster payback, good looks, good quality and a straightforward installation job to replace old energy-guzzling bulkheads. www.timeguard.com

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NIGHTeye Sees New Super Slim Options

Euroheat Helps Historic Building Turn Green!

Croft Castle, in Herefordshire, is looking forward to a warmer winter thanks to its newly installed Euroheat HDG biomass boiler which is enabling estate managers to claim in excess of £20k annually in Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments, while saving over £10k in fuel costs per year! Thanks to the RHI, the system will also have paid for itself in around seven to eight years.

The project is part of the National Trust’s Renewable Energy Investment Programme, which has seen five pilot projects receive funding for the installation of green technologies in a bid to save around £4 million per annum in energy costs. Croft Castle is the first wood biomass project to be undertaken as party of the scheme. The HDG Compact 200 wood chip boiler is set up in a district heating format to provide heating to the castle itself, several estate cottages, and the National Trusts offices. Wood chip is sourced from the estate’s own managed woodland, freeing up valuable funds to look after and improve the castle and its grounds. Next year’s log piles total 80 tonnes!

Supplying 74 per cent of the property’s heating needs, the biomass system replaces an inefficient and expensive oil-fired boiler that required some 20,000 litres of oil per year. Now the castle is expected to save an impressive 52 tonnes of CO2 a year, helping the National Trust to go some way to cutting its carbon footprint. The system also runs in conjunction with a small LPG peak demand boiler which is set up to meet any extreme weather periods; for example, temperatures of -8 degrees.

Tom Webb, from Euroheat, said: “The project required the boiler house to be of particular high quality and in-keeping with the site, plus we had a team of archaeologists watching the district being dug due to the historic nature of the site.” Proving its expertise in biomass, logistics and the specific challenges of historic buildings, Croft Castle stands as an example of Euroheat’s attention to detail and fit for purpose approach to heating. www.euroheat.co.uk

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UK’s Biggest Healthcare Project To Be Built Off Site – ‘A Fantastic Building Delivered In An Unreal Timescale’The UK’s largest and most complex modular building project to be built in the health sector has been handed over and opened on time despite a challenging programme. The new Women and Children’s Centre at North Middlesex University Hospital was constructed by principal contractor Kier Construction using a Yorkon off-site solution from the Portakabin Group. The £17.9m contract, which was procured under the ProCure21+ framework, involved the off-site manufacture of the building at the Portakabin Group’s production centre in York.

The centre was built to accommodate the increase in maternity patients and around 2,000 additional births in North Middlesex. It forms part of a major reorganisation of hospital services in the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. The architects and project managers were AHP Architects & Surveyors.The Yorkon off-site approach radically reduced disruption to patient care and the build programme to ensure the new facilities became operational in line with the Trust’s clinical strategy and prior to seasonal winter pressures.

Catherine Barns, Senior Project Manager at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, said, “Given the extremely challenging timescale for this project, we needed to look at more innovative methods of procurement and construction. By using an off-site approach we were able to deliver a fantastic building of this scale, on time and in an unreal timescale, which was a tremendous achievement for the Trust, Kier and Portakabin. The partnership between the users, Kier and Portakabin worked very well, and in particular the flexibility shown by Portakabin in the face of changing healthcare requirements. Other health professionals from both the UK and internationally who have visited the building since its completion have been very impressed by our new facilities; staff love its functionality and efficiency, and patients have likened it to a hotel!”

Simon Ambler, Director of the Portakabin Group said, “This is our fourth project with Kier and our largest ever contract for a single building. Its complexities demonstrate just what is now achievable with an advanced off-site solution, in a short timescale, and on an extremely busy hospital site.”

The building accommodates a consultant-led delivery unit with additional high dependency beds, two obstetrics theatres, a neonatal unit, triage centre, women’s outpatient department, and a midwife-led birthing unit with four birthing pool

rooms. A roof top plant room is located on the second floor. The external appearance of the scheme reflects the design of the adjacent facilities and features rendered façades, ribbon glazing around the perimeter of the first floor, a large atrium entrance spanning two storeys with light wells providing further natural daylight inside. There is also full height glazing to the stair towers on each of the two wings and large projecting window bays provide a visual contrast to the rendered finish across the building envelope.

The project is targeted to achieve a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and has a number of sustainability features including a biodiverse green roof with a variety of meadow flowers to part of the first floor, photovoltaic panels above the plant room, and an energy-efficient combined heat and power system.

152 steel-framed Yorkon modules up to 18m long and weighing up to 18.5 tonnes were craned into position in just 28 days. A 500-tonne crane was used for this operation which took place within the hospital grounds and in close proximity to existing facilities that remained in use throughout. The units were installed partially completed with window frames, first fix electrics, HVAC ducting, plumbing, and a high performance concrete floor.

The Portakabin Group has an extensive track record in the healthcare sector, having completed a wide variety of bespoke building projects using Yorkon off-site solutions, including ward extensions, self-contained theatre blocks, emergency care units, haemodialysis centres, offices, community clinics, and complete hospitals, delivering all the advantages of off-site construction. For further information about Yorkon off-site building solutions for hospitals and clinics, call 0845 2000 123, email contact@yorkon.co.uk or visit www.yorkon.co.uk

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When it comes to achieving wow-factor, there can be no doubt that this month’s case study Warm Welcome for Frosty Carrina

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does it on a number of different levels. But most impressive of all, is the master class it delivers in how to create the ultimate family-friendly, yet beautifully contemporary kitchen-come-living space. And, although we say it ourselves, key to this stunning, yet highly practical room is its specification of one of Caesarstone’s newest, yet most popular colours, Frosty Carrina 5141. The kitchen designed by St Peter Port of Colchester needed to fit with Considerate Building’s overall vision and concept for the new ground floor space and with surfaces fabricated and installed by Maldon’s Marmi, the kitchen has become the eating, living and entertaining hub of a fabulous home in Golders Green, North London. A family space to be used and enjoyed, St. Peter’s Port and Considerate Building have deployed a skilful and sophisticated blend of natural materials and texture.

St Peter Port’s Terry Lowe, “The homeowners working with Considerate Building wanted a contemporary kitchen, but one that wasn’t devoid of life or character. We tempered

the simple white cabinetry with considered details such as the wooden stools, a bank of dark wood wall cabinets and the bleached oak kitchen table. The choice of Caesarstone’s Frosty Carrina, which recreates the beauty and tactility of carina marble amazingly well, proved to be spot-on. It wraps around the kitchen’s peninsular unit and is so easy to keep in pristine condition – which is always a must for busy, family kitchen spaces. Overall, the family are delighted with their kitchen; it really is a proper ‘hub of the home’ and it is in no small part thanks to the use of Caesarstone’s Frosty Carrina that the space manages to be both stylish and practical.”

A glance at one of the kitchen’s luxurious flat panel radiators, bursting with colourful magnetic letters and children’s artwork tells you this is a kitchen – and a building company – that has ‘kept it real’. Much, in fact, like Caesarstone’s Frosty Carrina. Recreating the appeal of marble, but with none of the drawbacks, this is a surface that looks sensational, yet that is wonderfully versatile.

Aesthetically, it replicates the beauty of marble – right down to the most delicate detail. But there, the similarities stop. For, unlike marble, Frosty Carrina – which is part of Caesarstone’s Supernatural Collection – is completely non-porous. It is also highly resistant to scratches and staining. In short, fitting it into wet areas, around sinks or using it as a splash back is no problem. Neither is inadvertently sloshing a glass of Merlot over it. Best of all, it’s supremely easy to keep clean – something that we’re sure was a deciding factor in this kitchen. www.caesarstone.co.uk

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Mapei Floor System Provides Peak Performance At Sporting Trio

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Mapei floor systems have been installed at three leisure complexes, in Fife and Aberdeen. They include a new £18M regional sports academy in Glenrothes - The Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre and the new Aquatics Centre at Aberdeen Sports Village. All Mapei products were installed by Architectural Ceramics for main contractor, GRAHAM Construction.

Located on the former site of Fife Institute, The Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre provides competition-standard facilities for community use, including extensive swimming, dryside and outdoor amenities. Nearby, Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre includes swimming, gym and dryside amenities, as well as a multi-activity children’s play centre. The largest complex - Aberdeen Sports Village - is a premier sport and exercise centre, that hosts a range of world-class sporting facilities.

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The floor specification at Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy included Mapei Mapescreed 704 and screeds containing Mapei Topcem binder; a high performance, fast-drying hydraulic binder which reduces installation time to 24 hours for ceramic and two days for stone tiling. Mapei Mapeprim SP synthetic resin-based and solvent-free primer was then applied. Mapei adhesives - Keraquick, Keraflex, Kerapoxy and Adesilex P9 - were used to bond a variety of ceramic surfaces, throughout wet and dryside areas, at all three centres. Mapei Ultracolor Plus - a fast setting and drying flexible grout - was then applied, providing anti-efflorescence, water-repellent and anti-mould properties essential in a leisure environment.

For more information on Mapei products and training days, please visit www.mapei.co.uk

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Wavin Drainage Solutions Find Room At Landmark £60 Million Hilton Hotel Development

For a new £60 million hotel development in Bournemouth, the management and control of surface water required a proven long term solution which could work on a challenging sloping site.

AquaCell Prime, a geocellular stormwater management unit from Wavin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plumbing, rainwater and drainage systems, was up for the challenge.Set to be the first five star hotel in Bournemouth, the new 13 storey Hilton Hotel has been designed by Cube in association with White Ink Architects and consists of a 172-bedroom hotel with 14 exclusive residential apartments above. In addition, there will be an 8-storey 120-bedroom Hampton by Hilton complex as well as 45 apartments with a 3-storey deep, underground car park and associated landscaping. In order to manage surface stormwater on the sloping site, main contractor McAleer and Rushe Group worked with Wavin on a design which incorporated the AquaCell Prime system to help reduce

the risk of flooding.Manufactured from specially reformulated, recycled material for trafficked and deep applications, more than 600 AquaCell Prime units were specified below a restaurant, terrace and entrance café area in order to create a 160m3 cellular attenuation tank for surface water in the event of any excessive surface water run-off due to torrential rain. www.wavin.co.uk

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Profoil Helps Keep Project On TrackThe A. Proctor Group have supplied approximately 30,000m2 of Profoil 861 to Arabian Profiles for phase 1 of the Dubai Tram project. Due for completion on 1st November 2014, the first phase is from Al Sufouh to the Marina. Profoil 861 is a heavyweight reinforced vapour control layer with an aluminium foil core to give a high water vapour resistance.The woven extruded polypropylene multifilament scrim reinforcement gives good resistance to tears and punctures. The aluminium foil is protected on both

faces by polyethylene for corrosive situations, such as chlorine in swimming pools. The Dubai Tram (previously the Al Sufouh Tram) system was designed to form an integral part of the Dubai transport network, linking the Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail. www.proctorgroup.com

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Remmers Floomix DQ – The Ideal Solution

The main production area of the Express Contract Drying factory in South Wales required refurbishment. The existing slabs created significant substrate challenges due to the mixture of old finishes and bare concrete. TPS360, the contractor for the project, was instructed to produce a new floor finish that needed to be slip resistant with good chemical resistance whilst providing an attractive and highly durable finish. Remmers Floormix DQ flooring system was chosen for its special blend of decorative colour quartz aggregate and extreme durability which was ideally suited for this application. Due to time constraints on the program, fast curing resin screeds were installed, to falls, to an exacting standard to avoid ponding. www.remmers.co.uk

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Timbmet’s Panels – A Summer Hit

When you’re working with one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment event organisers you’d better deliver quality results on time and within budget. That’s what happened when Spacial Installations was asked by AEG to create spectacular set designs for the inaugural ‘BarclayCard British Summer Time Hyde Park’. Spacial Installations was assigned to create five life size pre-fabricated buildings with intricate, realist facades in the theme of Cuban bars. Spacial’s solution was to use storage containers as their core. Spacial’s in-house design team set to work designing the facades which would be constructed using plywood panels. This is where Timbmet came in - the decision was made to use Wisa Spruce Plywood for its light weight and dimensional stability. The sheets were covered in a specially made flexible render and painted to give the finished look. www.timbmet.com

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GLASSOLUTIONS Creates Glass Walkways For Tower Bridge

Tourists visiting Tower Bridge can see a unique view of the bridge mechanism and road below – through two new glass walkway floors 42 metres above the River Thames. The UK’s largest processor, distributor, installer and repairer of glass and glass systems GLASSOLUTIONS won the £250,000 contract to design and manufacture the (one-way) glass, which has been inserted into the floor of each of the two 11.5 metre long walkways on the Grade I listed building.

The existing floors were removed and a steel frame was installed into which the new 80mm thick glass floor panels, comprising seven layers of glass capable of withstanding the weight of six elephants, were inserted.

The glass specification was developed to accommodate major external forces such as wind loading and the potential impact should a passing vessel strike the walkways. Equally important though was consideration of internal impacts on the glass floors and how to design-in a way to easily repair any damage that results from the heavy footfall of 600,000+ visitors a year.

The solution developed by GLASSOLUTIONS was to incorporate a top “sacrificial” layer of glass into the panels. This can be replaced quickly and easily should any damage occur – including the minor scratches and scuff marks that are inevitable over time – without affecting the structural integrity of the floor.

This innovative design has already demonstrated its value with a breakage in one of the panels occurring when a heavy item was accidentally dropped during the new venue’s opening fortnight. GLASSOLUTIONS was able to respond immediately and replace the

sacrificial layer from stocked spare glass panes within 48 hours to help the venue get back to full operation quickly. It did its job perfectly in that it prevented any cosmetic damage to the main structural part of the glass floor, which in a conventional design would have been far more costly and time-consuming to replace.

Chris Earlie, business manager at Tower Bridge said: “There has never been anything as big as this for Tower Bridge in terms of development, and in terms of future-proofing in the exhibition. On the basis of this project, I would have nothing but glowing reports on GLASSOLUTIONS. I would definitely recommend them.”

Simon Carin, managing director of Glassolutions, which is part of the international Saint-Gobain group said: “The glass walkways are designed to enhance this already stunning visitor attraction and have certainly created a new talking point. This project is similar to the glass floor installations Saint-Gobain has been involved with at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Spinnaker Tower view decks in Portsmouth. It’s a privilege to be part of such a landmark project and we’re delighted that our expertise has made it possible.”

With a wide variety of events and functions held on the walkways, another dimension to the glass panel design was to maintain privacy for venue users when necessary to prevent prying eyes from the passing traffic and pedestrians on the bridge below. The clever panel design allows for this too, which means GLASSOLUTIONS can replace the top layer of glass at any point to incorporate a privacy feature – and remove just as easily. www.glassolutions.co.uk

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Neaco’s Expertise Meets Demanding College Specification

NEACO’s expertise in the education sector was put to good use for a demanding specification at Hymers College in Kingston-upon-Hull, where the company’s Spectrum balustrade was extensively installed within a new state-of-the-art music facility.Built by Hobson & Porter, the £1.6 million scheme includes practice rooms, teaching space and a recital hall sized to accommodate a full orchestra. The stainless steel and powder coated aluminium versions of Spectrum were chosen with glass panel infills to two stairwells.A spokesman for Hobson & Porter said: “NEACO’s design, product and manufacturing service are superb. Projects like this are subject to tight build schedules to minimise disruption to the college’s activities, so we needed a fast manufacturing turnaround and installation which Neaco provided in time for the start of a new academic year.”“NEACO provided comprehensive technical support with site survey, design and installation. They achieved efficient completion of the work on site to a high standard whilst minimising disruption to other areas of the site and other contractors involved in the project.”NEACO also designs and manufactures balconies, structural glass, decking, walkways, cladding, solar shading and adaptive bathing applications including level access shower grilles, easy access shower trays, wet-floor formers, half-height shower enclosures and bathroom support fittings. www.neaco.co.uk

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The Art Of Acoustics

The new major extension to the Manchester School of Art has generated much interest and was a finalist at this year’s Stirling Prize awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the best building. Designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, it aims to provide a lively environment and help reassert the Art School and the University on the national stage. It is also an interesting showcase for demonstrating how noise pollution in large crowded spaces can be overcome by installing Troldtekt acoustic panels.The architects’ concept is a modern interpretation of the traditional Manchester textile trade warehouse, comprising a highly visible seven storey Vertical Gallery space together with an interactive ‘hybrid’ studio behind. It is described as being more like an art gallery than a university department. The potential noise pollution from the large open spaces has been solved by installing white painted 1200 x 600mm Troldtekt acoustic panels on the ceilings. The panels are made from 100% natural wood fibres. Their benefits include

high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. Troldtekt panels are widely specified throughout Europe to improve acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, swimming pools, commercial and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept. www.troldtekt.co.uk

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Working With Network Rail To Create Vertical acceSS In Nottingham Rail Hub

Working in partnership with Network Rail and main contractor, Taylor Woodrow, the Stannah Major Projects team has installed five lifts and improved vertical access in the cutting-edge Nottingham Rail Hub in the East Midlands. This 4-year, £150m project will improve reliability, reduce delays, increase passenger capacity and safety, and optimise the rail experience for all users.

The five Stannah lifts have enhanced the movement of people and goods around the Edwardian, Grade II listed, city-centre station – an 18.5m project in itself.

The station upgrade is a key component in the overall project that also includes platform building, track re-laying, signal replacement, junction remodelling, changing track layouts, replacing level crossings with footbridges, renewing

equipment, and moving control of signalling to a state-of-the-art centre in Derby.

Stannah Project Manager, Mark Jarratt, comments: “The Nottingham Rail Hub project went to plan, completing on time and budget, with three of the lifts installed in a 7-week programme, and two installed in

5-week programme, ranged over 9 months. Access about the station has been dramatically improved and will assist in the swift, safe, reliable movement of people and goods, an important factor in Network Rail’s creation of a multi-modal transport hub fit for the 21st century.”

All the lifts are hydraulically driven, have separate motor rooms, and are finished to the Network Rail vandal-resistant/ Equality Act 2010 specification. The lifts were designed and installed by Stannah’s Major Projects team in conjunction with Network Rail, main contractor, Taylor Woodrow, architect Pascall+Watson, and Nottingham City Council.

The Stannah Major Projects team exists to provide all aspects of a project at one single point of contact. Individuals within the team are skilled in project planning and management, estimating, technical operations, logistics, product design and engineering, field managers, installation engineers, health and safety and quality control that together drive the project.

All the Stannah lifting equipment at the new Nottingham Rail Hub is supplied with guarantees and will be maintained by the East Midlands branch of Stannah Lift Services, as part of the nationwide service and maintenance contract with Network Rail. www.stannahlifts.co.uk

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LIfT WoRkS coMpRISeD:Serving Platform 7 and the main concourse: Removing the existing passenger lift and replacing it with a 3000kg, 40-person, single-entry, 2-stop passenger lift.Serving the newly refurbished British Transport Police Block: A 630kg, 8-person, through-car, 4-stop passenger lift.Serving the new concourse, new street-level taxi rank, and the Nottingham Express Transit tram stop: A 1200kg, 16-person, through-car, 2-stop passenger lift within a half-glazed shaft.Serving the new retail area: Two 2000kg, 26-person, through-car, 2-stop goods/passenger lifts located back-of-house to move stock from the delivery facility to the shops and food outlets.

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