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was developed using Mapei products. This superior building with state-of-the-
art construction technology, is the latest in the extensive portfolio of unique
developments where Mapei’s systems have been applied. Page 11 On The Waterfront
- CGL Systems supplied over 3000m2 of their pre-coated aluminium rainscreen
system for Doncaster College’s new multi-million pound Waterfront Campus known
as the Hub. Page 12 Alternative Energy Sources? - Phil Hurley, Managing Director based air conditioning and is used as part of a balanced ventilation system to
of NIBE Energy Systems Ltd., suggests that the UK has much to learn from the cool buildings. Page 23 A Premier Partnership - LG Chem has selected specialist
Swedish experience. The energy revolution that is only just beginning in UK as sourcing and supply business, Premier Commercial Flooring Solutions to be the
escalating fuel costs allied to the need for environmental awareness become sole UK and Eire distributor of its commercial vinyl flooring products into the
matters of genuine public concern, was by and large experienced in Sweden in the education, healthcare, residential, retail, hotel and hospitality, leisure and
1970s. Page 14 Modern Technology Suits Dark Ages - The brand new English Heritage general contract markets. Page 24 Cementing Role In Merseyside Makeover - BUXTON
funded project, the Cheviot Quarry Outreach Project which is a Dark Ages house Cement is playing a critical role in Liverpool’s massive makeover. The cement-
in Milfield, Northumberland, will have a longer life expectancy thanks to Arch making arm of Tarmac has been picked to supply bulk cement for ready mix concrete
Timber Protection’s wood preservative ‘Tanalith’ E. Page 16 Laying Solid Foundations on three key construction projects in the city’s multi-million pound regeneration
- The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company is forging close links with drive. Page 26 Secure In The Knowledge - When one of the colleges at Cambridge
the public sector. Two major projects have underlined York Handmade’s commitment University needed to upgrade and modernise its access control arrangements, the
to working with local authorities and regional development agencies. Page 17 New department decided to install a bespoke electronic solution from SALTO Systems
Medical Centre Streamlines Heart Patients - Off-site construction was the route for to achieve its objectives. Page 28 Turbo Helps School Construction Motor On - The new
the new cardiac-catheter unit at the 700 bed Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey with Technology Centre at a Norwich school will be the focus of the school’s vision
modular building manufacturer Wernick Buildings being the chosen supplier. Page for innovative education in design and technology with Hanson Building Products
18 Making Tracks For Exeter - Platform 101 is an imaginative housing development on providing a cost-effective and sustainable solution to the construction in the form
a roughly triangular site in the heart of the vibrant West Country city of Exeter. of its Thermalite Turbo blocks and Thin Joint Mortar. Page 29 Weathering The Storm
Wimpey chose Polypipe’s Overlay System as the underf loor heating system for all - Over the course of time, all timber experiences degradation. The most effective
101 dwellings. Page 19 Barn To Be Wild - The UK’s first sports barn is all-weather way to control the weathering process is by applying a suitable barrier to the
playable as it has a permanent solid roof, yet has all the benefits of playing out surface. Translucent finishes, such as the Sadolin woodstain range, control the
doors. Zaun fencing replaces the walls and so allows the players the benefit of effects of weathering. Page 30 A Sure Start For Kent School - A new SureStart nursery
fresh air. Page 20 Liverpool Breathes Easy With Ventilation Choice - A smoke and natural funded by Canterbury City Council to service families throughout the area has been
ventilation system from SE Controls has been installed at Liverpool South Parkway, officially opened. Built by Brett Construction, the Children’s Centre was a 36-
the flagship new rail and bus terminus serving the North West of England. Page 21 week scheme from ground remediation works to handover. 33 Bulletin - The latest
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Benefits Of Green Roofing
• Enhances The Environment
• Improves The Aesthetic Appearance Of The Roof
• Controls Storm Water Run-off Into Surface Water
Drainage System
• Upgrades Acoustic Performance
• Improves The Thermal Performance
• Require Little Long-term Maintenance
• Biodiversity Roofs Provide Local Habits For Wildlife
green roofs: the underlying facts
Burgeoning levels of energy wastage and carbon emissions
have prompted the nation to embrace an alternative, sustainable
future. Over 3.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide are released
every year, and in England alone a green area the size of 100
football pitches is lost on a daily basis to urban development.
This level of activity has impacted heavily on climate change,
making our planet warmer and wetter than ever before and
leading to record risks of flooding and drought. Coupled with a
rapid decline in green space, resulting in the reduction of bio-
diversity and natural wildlife habitat, it comes as no surprise to
learn that developers are increasingly turning to green roofs
to help counteract the effects of global warming.
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A Watertight System - Green roofing systems provide the
perfect union of aesthetics, economics and ecology, and have a key
role to play in contributing to a sustainable built environment.
The positive effects are too important to be ignored: whilst being
eco-friendly, green roofs provide an effective way of alleviating
f looding, combating global warming and improving building
insulation and air quality. Visually attractive and cost effective,
all the nutrients the roof needs to survive are drawn from the
air and rainwater so it requires minimal maintenance. During
the natural process of photosynthesis vegetation converts carbon
dioxide to oxygen, which in turn improves the immediate airf low
and helps to reduce emissions. At the heart of any green roof and
its effectiveness sits the roofing membrane. Only a proven, high-
performance waterproofing and reinforcement layer can ensure an
ecologically sound and economically efficient solution. As such,
today’s modern eco-roof systems require an underlying material
that is f lexible, seamless, durable and able to withstand increasingly
dominant weather elements. According to the Mayor of London’s
Building Green guide, this layer needs to have many properties
in addition to its capacity to keep water from penetrating the
building. It should be ‘f lexible, have good tensile strength, be easy
and efficient to join and have relatively low adhesion to underlying
materials.’ The guide specifies three coats of mastic asphalt as the
most effective, and as such common, material used in Britain.
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Proven Success - Many of the oldest green roofs in history
were waterproofed with mastic asphalt, due to its superior strength,
enhanced longevity and non-toxic recyclable properties. Some 50
years ago, the roof garden created at Harvey’s department store
on Guildford High Street was refurbished and reinstalled with
mastic asphalt. It also dates as far back as the 6th century BC when
mastic asphalt was used for the Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar’s
famous hanging roof gardens in Babylon. Considered one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world, the gardens spanned an area
of 2,000 m 2 with water-tight foundations that included layers of
asphalt panels, bricks and mortar. Most recently, mastic asphalt
was specified for the £100 million award-winning development
of Waverley Gate, Edinburgh’s historical 135 year old General
Post Office sorting facility. Chosen for its potential to help combat
climate change and enhanced durability, mastic asphalt was used
to seal 2,500 m 2 of green landscaped roof gardens. Delivering a
service life of at least 50 years, the surfacing material ensures that
water, soil and vegetation stay on the roof and do not migrate into
the building structure.
Applying Expertise - One of the world’s oldest and most
successful waterproof membranes, mastic asphalt offers a tough,
cost effective and proven alternative to many other types of
membranes. Few can match its strength, longevity and competitive
pricing. Used extensively as a long-life wearing surface in urban
situations, its seamless bituminous application and soundproof
qualities are readily accepted by a new generation of eco-friendly
specifiers and building owners. At Waverley Gate, Midlothian-
based Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) member Lenaghan
Roofing Services applied Permaphalt polymer modified asphalt
as the waterproofing medium for the fully insulated roof gardens.
Running across concrete decking on a variety of different levels,
the team first laid a glass fibre mat as the separating membrane.
Then three coats of mastic asphalt were hand-installed to 30mm
total depth on the deck with three vertical coats to 20mm total
thickness on all upstands including side walls and air handling
unit supports. To ensure waterproofing integrity, the vertical
coats are continuous to the decking coats and run to at least
150mm above the landscaped level before being bedded into a
chase. Another isolating membrane was then laid over all the
mastic asphalt surfaces to give a fully insulated roof. Around 200
tonnes of mastic asphalt was needed for the project as a whole.
Named Mastic Asphalt Contractor of the Year for its work on the
stunning roof garden, Lenaghan carried out the work in two main
phases. MAC Director, John Blowers, an expert in roof garden
installations, confirms mastic asphalt’s ideal green roof properties,
“Some people can be apprehensive about covering the material
with soil and water for decades. However they readily appreciate
its true potential when we explain that mastic asphalt has already
been underground for millions of years.”
An investment for the future - Specifying mastic asphalt
as a surfacing material for green roofs offers a viable route to
addressing many of the eco-challenges facing urban development.
A contemporary, yet historically proven, green roofing solution,
it has an unsurpassed life expectancy with extensive rot-proof,
vermin-proof and waterproof capabilities. Most importantly, it
plays a crucial role in the drive toward combating climate change
by delivering a more cost-effective, sustainable and attractive
approach to replacement roofing.
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 Pioneering OSC (Off Site Construction) methods have saved
the day for Selby AVS (Association of Voluntary Services), by
delivering a three-storey £1.2m office complex in just 22 weeks
when a traditional brick and block construction scheme proved
too costly and time-consuming.

Set up to promote local voluntary and community action,

Selby AVS provides its members with a range of support
services. Working in partnership with local public bodies, OFF-SITE
CONSTRUCTION
it enables knowledge, skills and resources to be shared via a
network of over 140,000 voluntary and community groups
across the country. It was decided that a central office would

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enable Selby AVS to better respond to the community’s
needs. This would help to significantly reduce overheads
and produce a centralised, accessible point of contact for the

FOR SELBY AVS

general public - effectively uniting the scattered ‘individual
premises’ that had previously been unable to share areas
of expertise and support systems with each other. DWA
Architects created an initial design for the building, which
was to be located on the fringe of Selby town centre opposite
the Local Authority Civic Centre.
The scheme would utilise traditional build techniques,
namely brick and block, to create the new 1,000 square metre
office complex. However following a lengthy site selection
process and five years in planning, the construction project
looked unlikely to go ahead. Due to such lengthy delays,
it was feared that funding would be withdrawn altogether
- until an innovative OSC system stepped in to offer an
alternative route. Combining fast track construction with
individual design and sustainability, OSC specialist
Framework CDM demonstrated that the new building
could be delivered within the tight budget constraints and
timescales. Taking the original DWA scheme, and developing
it further on a design and build basis, Framework’s first-ever
three storey structure was created using off-site techniques.
Based around a series of factory manufactured panellised
roof, wall and f loor cassettes, the semi-volumetric building
system combines f lexibility with sustainable and innovative
architectural design. It also has the capability to create
buildings that deliver best value, whilst reducing time on-
site and whole life cycle costs. Using this technique, the
shells of a new building can be quickly and cost-effectively
created.
Such highly f lexible systems can produce virtually any shape
and size of structure, encompassing highly imaginative and
architectural appeal alongside quality and longevity. In the
case of Selby AVS, Framework used OSC techniques to
maintain the exact aesthetic specifications included in the
original design concept, from cladding and render to glazing.
Completed in just 22 weeks, the £1.2m Community House
building for Selby AVS utilises efficient f loor to external
wall ratios, whilst still respecting the design requirements
of the Local Planning Authority.
It has provided an efficient use of f lexible internal space
- with a large visitor’s reception entrance, as well as
conference and meeting room areas. The centre also
provides a high level of insulation, resulting in low heating
costs, and offers a light and airy environment that requires
little maintenance. Externally, the building is part render,
part clad and features an impressive glazed atrium. For
Selby AVS, the OSC solution has provided a much-needed
purpose designed and fully supported modern office facility
- addressing an acute shortage in the District. Combining
best value, sustainability and practicality, this increasingly
popular approach to construction has proved its worth by
creating a stunning new building and a triumph of common
sense.

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 Partnerships to Build a
Mercedes-Benz World
The Mercedes-Benz World – part handling circuit,
part museum, part showroom – was developed
using Mapei products. This superior building with
state-of-the-art construction technology, is the
latest in a long line of global projects to add to the
extensive portfolio of unique developments where
Mapei’s systems have been applied. Mapei products
were particularly suitable for this project due to
the site conditions and deadlines, meaning only
fast-track systems could be used. Dyson-Briggs
& Sons Ltd installed over 11,000m 2 of ceramic
and porcelain, wall and f loor tiles throughout
this new building, supplied by Solus Ceramics of
Birmingham. This new Daimler Chrysler UK
owned development was contracted by Warings
Contractors Ltd of Hampshire, with Mapei
levelling compounds, adhesives, grouts and sealants
supplied through Domus Tiles of Surrey, and
Mapei screeding systems supplied and installed by
PC Flooring of Hampshire.
The major East and West wings of the building
were a large operation covering approximately
2000m 2 in total, including washrooms. The
concrete substrate was first primed with Mapei’s
MAPEPRIM SP 2-component solvent-free primer
to improve the bonding of Mapei’s ULTRAPLAN
MAXI onto the concrete f loor. Ultraplan Maxi
is an ultra-fast hardening, water-mixed, truly self-
levelling compound for 1-10mm. ADESILEX P4
was then used to install Solus Porcelain Grey Matt
Attention to detail
450x450mm tiles on all f loor areas. Adesilex P4 is
Below left to right: particularly suitable for these types of applications,
The Boutique,
The Brand Gallery,
as a high performance pourable thick bed adhesive
The Atrium Interior that is rapid-setting – also known as Mapei’s
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famous ‘Drop & Go’ adhesive. All finishing
was completed using Mapei’s ULTRACOLOR®
PLUS grout and MAPESIL AC silicone sealant
in ‘Cement Grey’ and ‘Silver Grey’. Ultracolor ®
Plus is the well-known fast-setting and drying,
f lexible, grout for 2-20mm available in a unique
range of 26 colours. It has BioBlock® anti-mould
and DropEffect ® water resistant technologies, and
was used throughout the building in all tiled areas
as it is suitable for both wall and f loor application.
Mapesil AC silicone sealant is also resistant to
mildew, and is available in 26 matching colours
plus transparent.
In the East and West wing washroom areas
MAPEGUM WPS was also used within this
installation system as a fast drying f lexible liquid
membrane for waterproofing. Wall surfaces
covering around 500m 2 in the washrooms were
tiled using KERAFLEX single part f lexible
cementitious adhesive with no vertical slip
and extended open time to fix the Solus Grey
Porcelain 300x300mm polished finish tiles onto
plasterboard, again incorporating Mapegum WPS
as a waterproofer. uuuu
ttt The 500m 2 Atrium was firstly screeded using
TOPCEM normal setting and rapid drying shrinkage
controlled special hydraulic binder. Topcem was ideally
suited as ceramic and stone can be installed after 3 days
– providing a fast-track system. ULTRAPLAN ECO
was applied on top of this providing a fast hardening,
water-mixed self levelling compound with very low
TVOC content (Total Volatile Organic Compounds).
Adesilex P4, Ultracolor ® Plus and Mapesil AC (Colour,
Silver Grey) was again used for installing the Solus GE49
Riven Finish Ceramic Tiles in Cream, 450x225 mm.
The grand ‘Themefield’ area of the museum section
was again completed using the same ceramic f looring
installation system covering approximately 8000m 2, with
Ultraplan ECO laid directly onto the sand:cement screed.
Solus RD48 Ceramic Satin Finish in Grey, and NA46
Ceramic Polished Finish in Black (all 450x450x9) were
bonded with Adesilex P4, and finished with grout and
sealant in ‘Silver Grey’.
One of the largest and most intricate areas in the
building is the Technology Centre. Different sections
were laid using Mapei products. The general f loor
area was laid with Solus SCM 2020 AS Ceramic Matt
Finish 200x200x12mm in Grey over 2000m 2 using
KERAQUICK. Keraquick is an S1 rapid setting
f lexible adhesive suitable for all ceramics, mosaics
and natural stones. Ultracolor ® Plus and Mapesil AC
in both ‘Cement Grey’ and ‘Silver Grey’ were used
throughout wall and f loor tile finishing in this area after
fixing with Keraquick. Solus SCM2020 Grey Profil
Ceramic Tiles with slip-resistant finish were fitted on
wet area f loors, with Mapegum WPS used initially for
waterproofing. Solus Demarcation Tiles SCM2000
and SCM2000B were used at approximately 100m 2
for specific demarcation f loor areas. All walls in this
area were again fitted with this same system, adding
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Mapegum WPS to toilet wall sections. Keraf lex was
used rather than Keraquick here, to ensure no vertical
slip, to bond the Solus CPS103 and CPS101 Grey Satin
Finish 200x200x6mm porcelain tiles. A 50m 2 section of
Test Lane walls were tiled with the same system using
Ultracolor ® Plus in ‘Silver Grey’. Finally, general toilet
area walls were fixed with Solus NA46 Grey Porcelain
Polished tiles at 300x100x9 using the Keraf lex system,
with Solus Coved Skirting to match their SCH2020AS at
200x200x12.
Schlüter ®-DILEX-EKSN 140GS movement joint
profiles were also incorporated in wall areas throughout
the project, to approximately 455lm. The movement
joint profile is specially designed to protect tiles which
are subjected to high mechanical stresses. The trapezoid-
perforated anchoring legs are made of stainless steel, with
a soft rubber movement zone. The profile’s rubber insert
is replaceable, in case of damage, and the stainless steel
side sections provide effective edge protection for the
tiled surface. Movement joints create a tile field which
moves independently from those around it. n
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CGL Systems Rainscreens Specified
For Multi Million Pound Educational Facility
CGL Systems, the UK’s leading metal rainscreen specialists supplied to
specification over 3000m 2 of their pre-coated aluminium rainscreen system for
Doncaster College’s new multi-million pound Waterfront Campus known as the
Hub. The Hub, situated in the center of Doncaster, which provides students with
some of the best educational facilities in the country, was developed at a cost of
£65 million –jointly funded by the College, the Learning and Skills Council and
Doncaster Council. Key features in this stunning building include: cutting edge
IT facilities, a 100 seat lecture theatre, a 200 seater drama studio and a two story
Learning Resource Centre. During the academic year more than 33,000 students
enrolled for over 1,100 part and full time courses. Included in the college’s mission
statement is the phrase ‘aspiring to excellence’ and that is ref lected in the high
standard of build and material specification. The external elevations feature a range
of materials including: brick, timber and glazed curtain walling. For the five story
curved stairwells, architects DLA, based in Wakefield, required a contrasting yet
functional and versatile cladding material that would also provide an interesting
architectural feature. CGL Systems 2 mm thick silver pre-coated aluminium
rainscreen was specified and installed by approved cladding contractor European
Roofing Systems. The main contractor was HBG. This high performance,’ secret
fix’ external rainscreen system is installed by fixing it to CGL’s CS3 lightweight,
non-corroding support structure which is bolted to the external structural
wall. The rainscreen panels are secured by means of a CGL Trimcam –a unique
locking system which secures the panels to the support structure and allows for
finite alignment and if required, the panels to be demounted and replaced. All
CGL’s rainscreen systems are designed in-house and have been fully tested as
fit for purpose by the Centre for Windows & Cladding Technology. Available
in aluminium, stainless steel, pre weathered zinc, pre patinated copper, brass,
bronze and aluminium composite (ACM), CGL’s rainscreens require virtually no
maintenance and deliver excellent whole life costings.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES?
Nibe Says We Can Learn From Sweden
Phil Hurley, Managing Director of NIBE
Energy Systems Ltd., suggests that the UK has
much to learn from the Swedish experience. The
energy revolution that is only just beginning in
UK as escalating fuel costs allied to the need
for environmental awareness become matters
of genuine public concern, was by and large
experienced in Sweden in the 1970s. Despite
Sweden’s enormous HEP potential, the country
was at that time heavily dependent on oil for
the heating that is so essential in a Scandinavian
winter. So when oil supplies were threatened,
prices rocketed and the search for energy
alternatives was on. One consequence was a
massive switch to underf loor heating since it
requires lower operating temperatures than
radiator systems.
This in turn logically led on to the introduction
of heat pumps working at vastly greater efficiency
than the old oil fired boiler. Our parent company
is based in Markaryd and installed the first
exhaust air heat pumps in Sweden in 1980. Today
oil boilers are virtually extinct, NIBE Heating is
the largest heat pump manufacturer in Europe
and in Sweden today 90% of new homes have
heat pumps installed. When alternative energy
sources are discussed in the UK [it could be in
the press, the pub or parliament], wind power is
the most likely source to be proposed regardless
of whether it is on a domestic or national scale. It
is then that I point to the Swedish example as the
way forward, for experience there has shown that
heat recovered from the ground, from exhaust
ventilation or from the air can be both practical
and affordable in domestic, commercial and
industrial situations. If these methods can work
in the extremes of the Swedish climate, they
will certainly do so in the milder weather in this
country. Geothermal heat has been used very
successfully in volcanic areas for many years and
also [mainly experimentally] using very deep
probes to harness the Earth’s core heat. However
it is only recently that it has been exploited on a
domestic scale. The heat pump works by utilising
the heat from sunlight that remains stored in
the ground, either by use of a collector buried
around one metre deep or by deeper vertically
sunk probes. Compared with the conventional
use of fossil fuels, the energy required to keep a
house warm and the water hot can be reduced by
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up to 75% since a heat pump can convert one kilowatt of received energy
into five kilowatts of heat. NIBE supplies pumps with capacities from five
to forty kilowatts and higher wattage can be achieved by in-line linkage.
For some years a major force in energy conservation, especially in offices,
was the creation of what was virtually a sealed unit through insulation
and draught prevention. Though energy efficient, the results varied from
mildly unpleasant to downright unhealthy, with condensation in many
cases an unwanted by-product. We have since come to realise that air
replacement through ventilation is essential for comfortable living and,
fortunately, the vast majority of the heat that would otherwise be lost to
the outside atmosphere can now be recovered by use of an Exhaust Air
Heat Pump.
Our NIBE pump units are roughly the size of a fridge/freezer and recycle
so much energy from the exhaust gas that the emissions into the outside
atmosphere are at a temperature close to zero degrees. They have proved
ideally suited to apartments [housing which has been traditionally been
inefficiently heated by individual electric appliances], and to small homes.
A spin-off benefit of heat recovery pumps is reduction of CO2 emissions.
The theory of using the sun’s heat to supply energy is anything but new.
Nevertheless the system under which Air/water Pumps such as our NIBE
range operate is, in that they have a unique two stage control allowing
them to recover sufficient energy even at low outside temperatures to
offer significant savings on heating costs.
Since the units are [obviously] sited outdoors, installation is cheap and
simple, and no groundwork or excavation is required. These pumps are
designed to work in combination with other heating systems rather than
acting as a sole energy source. There is no doubt that incentives, both
carrots and sticks, will be used over the coming years to encourage sensible
energy saving and a major reduction in CO2 emissions. Local and Central
Government are already on that track, a track that will almost certainly
become a major highway in time. Many householders and owners of
commercial property are so far largely unaware of the enormous savings
that can be made by using Heat Pumps of one sort or another but I have
no doubt that this ignorance is only short term. If you look at the Swedish
blueprint you will see the likely development of domestic energy efficient
systems here.
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Arch’s ‘Tanalith E’ Key To Preserving
‘Dark Ages Hall’ In Northumberland
The brand new English Heritage funded project,
the Cheviot Quarry Outreach Project which is a
Dark Ages house in Milfield, Northumberland,
will have a longer life expectancy thanks to Arch
Timber Protection’s wood preservative ‘Tanalith’ E.
The house, which is a reconstructed replica of a
farm house circa 450 to 500AD, is being built by
Archaeological Research Services Ltd.
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The new house will use £2k worth of 8” x 8” section Douglas Fir supplied by
the Northumberland Estate’s Duchess’ Drive plantation; a fully certified FSC
woodland. Once completed, ‘Dark Ages Hall’ will be used as a community
resource and educational facility and because of the preservative protection will
require little maintenance. The original farmhouse measured 7 meters in length
and 3.5 meters in width and was originally built using Oak. Due to the high
cost of Oak today, the replica house will use Douglas Fir.
Since the Douglas Fir will be in ground contact, the Duke of
Northumberland’s Sawmill manager, Neville Henderson, recommended Arch’s
‘Tanalith’ E as the most effective preservative protection: “‘Tanalith’ E can
extend the lifespan of wooden structures such as this by three to four times
longer than treated wood.” Kristian Pedersen of Archaeological Research
Services Ltd believes it was “very important” to treat the timbers. “It will add
life to the building, reduce maintenance, increase safety and therefore stand
for longer and provide more people with information,” he said. Archaeological
Research Services Ltd. hopes to learn about Dark Ages construction from the
building of the superstructure.
The resulting replica will be based on archaeological evidence and the
remaining footings of the original farmer’s house found in Cheviot Quarry. So
far, they have been surprised by how much a farmer from the Dark Ages was
able to achieve using just saws and dowels. Project leader Kristian Pedersen
marvels and the skill of our ancestors, “Altogether, the entire original house
would probably have been built in under three weeks. That’s a lot faster than
the building of most houses nowadays.” Once completed, ‘Dark Ages Hall’
from Cheviot Quarry will be a piece of living history. The reconstructed
farmer’s house, which would have been a modest family dwelling, will lie about
1km away from its original site, which is still a working quarry. Visitors and
students will learn the practical construction techniques of our ancestors and
how they maintained their homes. When open the ‘Dark Ages Hall’ will be
open to the public and is publicly accessible, almost a park, and people can visit
and do whatever they please there whilst learning about their heritage.
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 york handmade
lays solid
foundations
with public sector
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company,
the leading independent brickmaker in the north
of England, is forging close links with the public
sector. Two major projects have underlined York
Handmade’s commitment to working with local
authorities and regional development agencies. The
first is the restoration of the historic bridge at Myton-
on-Swale, near Boroughbridge, which was refurbished
with the help of 20,000 specially-made bricks from
York Handmade. More than £300,000 was spent on
rebuilding Myton Bridge and judges at the Institution
of Civil Engineers (ICE) have recognised the team
effort that went into the project with an award. At
the ICE’s annual historic bridges and infrastructure
awards, judges described the reconstruction as
“fabulous”.
The bridge was originally built in 1868 and carries
a public bridleway over the River Swale, linking the
village with Ellenthorpe and Boroughbridge. More
than 200ft long and with a central span of 100ft the
original bridge contained 70 tons of iron and cost just
over £2,000. After it was declared unsafe for public
use in 1998 the county council took over ownership
and set about restoring it. York Handmade, based
at Alne, near Easingwold, provided the intricate
brickwork in a project which has restored Myton
Bridge to its former Victorian glory. David Armitage,
the chairman of York Handmade, commented: “We
were commissioned by Mouchel to undertake this
challenging task. The bricks also passed the close
scrutiny of English Heritage. “We have been proud
to help to recreate a piece of history in Myton, as well
as providing an important crossing point over the
River Swale. It is particularly pleasing that Hambleton
District and North Yorkshire’s only brickmaker was
able to come up with the desired result. “We used
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our Renovation Bricks, which have a weathered look
almost identical to the original Victorian bricks. The
original bricks were machine made in an unusual size
and we have made sure that we have replicated them.
The result is a 21st century bridge which has a
quintessentially Victorian character,” he explained.
Meanwhile York Handmade has supplied 100,000
special-sized and special-textured bricks for the new medical centre
streamlines heart patients
restoration of the iconic Murrays’ Mills in Ancoats,
Manchester. Murrays’ Mills, built at the beginning
of the industrial revolution, is the oldest surviving
steam-powered cotton mill in the city. At its peak,
Murrays’ Mills was a marvel with visitors coming from
the rest of Britain, Europe and America to see this
Healthcare providers are finding that where new visible on the x-ray monitor. The cardiologist
vast building, illuminated by gaslight and operated by
hospital buildings have to be brought on-line quickly monitors the f low of dye to identify where surgery,
1,300 men, women and children. York Handmade had
because of, for instance, government initiatives, or or treatment, may be required to improve the f low
to manufacture new bricks, which matched the old
delays in funding, it is often modular construction of blood through the patient’s vessels.
building perfectly. The old bricks were particularly
specialists who are called in to produce the building It is anticipated that eight patients can be seen every
difficult to match because of their unique nature
‘on programme’. Off-site construction was the day, with that number possibly increasing as the
– the original bricks were handmade on site from clay
chosen route for the new cardiac-catheter unit at new system becomes more efficient with use. The
excavated from the canal basin itself, and so the quality
the 700 bed Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. new £2m Frimley unit offers great financial savings
is variable and the size is bespoke.
The new unit will streamline patients who would with a lean, local build-up to surgery or treatment
David Armitage commented: “We have been able to
otherwise have to travel to St George’s Hospital in where it is found to be necessary, but crucially, the
emulate the appearance of these original bricks, using
London for consultation before possibly requiring wellbeing of patients is greatly enhanced as they will
a mix of three brick types at a standard agreed size
heart surgery. The new centre is equipped with not have to travel into London for this diagnostic
– these new bricks have been used for individual brick
highly sophisticated angiography equipment that test. Mr Chasteauneuf has specified modular
replacements, local re-building in numerous areas,
enables the cardiology team at Frimley to offer a construction before and was already convinced
and the reinstatement of the missing upper storeys of
local service, for local people, some of whom may that this was the best route for the new Frimley
the Murray Street Block North. He added: “ In total
have to be referred to St George’s for angio or other building. When speed is a vital consideration, then
they used about 100,000 bricks in this project and
treatments at a later date. The new two storey fast-track modular accommodation is usually the
we are absolutely delighted with the result. Murrays’
building linked to the main hospital complex was only realistic option.
Mills has been restored to its former glory and is ready
factory built, delivered and assembled on site over With waiting lists continuing to be key product
for the many new challenges of the 21st century”.
four weekends. indicators for many healthcare providers, this
Jonathan Davis of Manchester-based architects BDP
On site finishing and fitting out work took the total construction method is becoming an increasingly
who worked on Murrays’ Mills with York Handmade,
contract time to just 22 weeks. According to Leon popular way of achieving a high quality end result
commented: “ The personal service and the quality of
Chasteauneuf the hospital’s project manager, the quickly. Wernick Buildings won the Frimley
product have been outstanding from York Handmade.
design of the building was conceived in-house, with contract in open tender against five other companies.
The credit for choosing them in the first place goes to
Neath Abbey based modular building manufacturer For Mr Chasteauneuf and his team a realistic time-
Taylor Maxwell, and for advising on the brick types to
Wernick Buildings producing detailed construction scale, quality of the completed product as well as
use – the final blend of bricks used on the project was
drawings and project managing the installation. price were important factors. He later commented
selected by BDP.
Dominating the lead lined cardiac-catheter that, “The finish achieved by Wernick is superb”.
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imaging to visualise coronary arteries and the heart teams. A plant room for the air conditioning system
chamber. Patients will spend approximately 41/2 serving the entire building is also included on the
hours at the hospital and about 20 minutes in the first f loor.
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Overlay Heats Platform 101

Innovative
design in sports
facilities has The Barn is all-weather playable as it has a permanent solid roof,

many benefits yet has all the benefits of playing out doors as Zaun fencing
replaces the walls and so allows the players the benefit of fresh
air. Funding for the Sports Barn and park has come from the
European Regional Development Fund, New Opportunities

P
Fund and Sport England. “Blackpool Council is absolutely
latform 101 is an imaginative housing development on a roughly triangular site in the heart of the vibrant
West Country city of Exeter. It is within walking distance of the main shopping centre and, appropriate
delighted and very grateful to Sport England and the Big Lottery
to the name, close to the Central Station. Designed and built by George Wimpey Bristol Ltd., and due Fund for their grant of £315,000 to build The Barn and for a
for completion this summer, the development comprises [equally appropriately] 101 dwellings in four storey further £30,000 to set up a sports development programme.”
blocks with pleasantly varied architectural styling and landscaping. These vary from four bedroom town houses said Councillor David Owen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure.
to one and two bedroom apartments and, while 70% of the apartments are for private ownership, the remaining The Barn will be used for football, basketball and a wide range
25 two bedroom f lats will be managed by the Sarsen Housing Association as ‘affordable housing’, a facility of other activities including cricket, netball, athletics and tennis.
urgently needed in the Exeter area. Clearly on such a large development near the centre of a major city, speed of Local residents will be able to use it on a casual basis and it
construction and lack of disruption to the surrounding area were planning essentials and the rise of Platform 101
has been both speedy and comparatively unobtrusive.
Residents of the Talbot and will also provide facilities for local clubs, community groups
and schools. The Barn will also play host to a wide range of
Brunswick areas of Blackpool organised coaching sessions for children and young people.
On the same basis of combining speed and simplicity of installation with efficient working, Wimpey chose have been the beneficiaries of Many urban sports facilities have clashed with local residents
Polypipe’s Overlay System as the underf loor heating system for all 101 dwellings. Plumbing Contractor B.J.
Barkwell from nearby Okehampton has been responsible for installing Overlay in the new complex and has been the UK’s first sports barn. This as a result of the ‘rattle’ associated with other sports fencing
delighted by the user friendly attributes of the simple but reliable system. The Overlay f loor system at 18mm modern concept combines the systems.
in depth, can be laid directly on any reasonably f lat f loor surface, fitting the system is fast and easy and just as Zaun Sports Fencing was chosen it has special inserts that
effective in a refurbishment or a new built situation as it has proved in Wimpey’s Exeter development. The panels
best features of indoor and insulate the panels from the posts. This means that it is
can be simply cut or sawn to shape and once they are down the f lexible 12mm polybutylene pipe can be walked outdoor play, all in an area that significantly quieter during play than either other fencing
into the grooves. In Platform 101, Overlay is being laid in every room and when the project is completed a is safe and secure for young systems or traditional wooden kick boards. “As with many
staggering 35,000metres of polybutylene pipe will have been used to provide efficient central heating for an area developments of this kind, the facility is in the heart of an urban
of over 5,000 square metres. players. area to maximise its usage.” says Alastair. “However this means
that during the planning stages, designers must be sensitive to
All rooms will be carpeted over the ufch except for the kitchens where practical vynil f looring is being installed.
the needs of the wider community, as well as those that the
Polypipe’s Overlay has already proved its worth in situations varying from single room retrofits, through extensions
facility is designed for”.
and conservatory heating to major renovations and new build installations. This delightful new development in
the historic city of Exeter is just the latest to appreciate the advantages of a simple, speedy and effective underf loor
Zaun also offer a range of decorative railings and matching gates.
heating system. These systems enhance an area and can be used as perimeter
protection or onsite to demarcate pathways, parking areas or
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traffic and security are a concern.

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Liverpool’s Newest Transport
Hub Chooses SE CONTROLS
For Smoke Ventilation
A smoke and natural ventilation system from the UK’s leading expert, SE Controls, has been installed at Liverpool
South Parkway, the f lagship new rail and bus terminus serving the North West of England. Combining two existing
stations, Garston and Allerton, the new transport interchange provides park and ride, shuttle bus and taxi services and
will eventually comprise a direct rail link to Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport.
Designed by Jefferson Sheard Architects for Merseytravel, the £32m scheme has already won a number of awards
for its innovative building techniques, successful regeneration and eco-friendly design. A sloping roof collects and
recycles rainwater, and a wall fitted with photovoltaic solar panels contributes toward the building’s energy needs. To
ensure the safety of passengers and transport workers in the event of a fire, and improve the quality of indoor air, SE
Controls’ brief was to design both a smoke ventilation and natural ventilation system that offered automatic window
opening via the BMS (Building Management System.) SE Controls provided a series of 300mm SELA G linear
actuators, linked to the company’s highly versatile OSO control system.
The system communicates with the BMS to automatically open windows, regulating natural air movement and
providing ultra efficient smoke extraction. In the event of a fire, smoke detectors communicate with the control
panel and BMS to open windows and disperse smoke out of the building. By preventing the build up of toxic fumes,
the system creates a layer of clean air to ensure the safety of occupants - increasing the escape time for workers or
passengers leaving the building. A fully glazed structure, SE Controls natural ventilation system harnesses the freely
available elements of wind and heat to move air through the building.
This delivers improved indoor air quality at a fraction of the capital, space and running costs of conventional air
conditioning – in line with the building’s environmentally-friendly construction. With the windows at Liverpool
South Parkway larger than standard, measuring 2.4m wide and 1.2m in height, SE Controls also fitted multi-point
locking motors. When synchronised with the SELA G linear actuators, this innovative system locks the perimeter of
each window to ensure they remain weather tight.
Nick Bogle, the project architect said, “The design of the smoke and ventilation systems was to be integrated into
the building envelope with minimal disruption to the overall form of the interchange. The resulting systems fit
seamlessly into the cladding ensuring that users of the building are not even aware of their presence.” The system
also includes an override allowing fire fighters to open and close the windows within the building.
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Energy Efficient
Cooling Of Public Buildings
EcoCooling evaporative cooling is an alternative to refrigeration
based air conditioning and is used as part of a balanced ventilation
system to cool buildings. A typical EcoCooler, rated at 30KW,
can reduce electricity costs by over £2000 and save 10,000kg of
carbon over a year compared to an equivalent refrigeration based
system. EcoCooling is suitable for schools, hospitals, sports centres
and other public buildings.
Ventilation systems can be very effective at maintaining comfortable
conditions in buildings because of low ambient temperatures found
for much of the year. However during hot periods when the
outside air temperatures rise above 25C these conditions cannot
be maintained. In the UK, when the weather is hot, the relative
humidity is low, and evaporative cooling can provide cool air.
When this hot dry air is passed over the wet filter pads found in
an evaporative cooler the air is cooled. The air off temperature
will never normally exceed 23C – even on record breaking 35C
waiting areas, situated on the top f loor, was built with no provision
days. It is this combination of fresh air ventilation, coupled with
for either cooling or ventilation and consequently this led to very
evaporative cooling, which can meet the needs for comfort cooling
uncomfortable conditions. Two side discharge EcoCoolers, with
of many buildings: public, commercial and industrial.
sound attenuation, were installed as part of a balanced ventilation
EcoCoolers can qualify for Carbon Trust Interest-Free loans
system.
because they consume less electricity, and hence create less carbon
As with all water based systems in hospitals a stringent Legionnaires’
impact, than equivalent air conditioning systems. EcoCoolers offer
disease risk assessment was performed. The combination of hygienic
a low energy, low capital cost and low operating cost alternative to
engineering, sophisticated process controls and comprehensive
traditional refrigeration systems. At 25% of the installation cost and
alarm functions provided sufficient assurance for what is probably
just 15% of the running costs a single EcoCooler producing up to
the most rigorous standards in Europe. EcoCooling is a simple, safe
35kw of cooling for just 1.5kW of electricity can save up to 10,000
and low cost alternative to traditional refrigeration based systems
kg of carbon per year. A typical hospital installation was recently
suitable for comfort cooling of whole buildings or spot cooling of
completed at Burton upon Trent Health Trust. The out patients
people and machines. There are no harmful refrigerants and no
re-cycling of air; doors and windows can remain open allowing
people to breath in clean fresh air. The considerable cost savings
and contribution to carbon savings make EcoCooling the logical
way to provide comfortable conditions in many buildings.
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STARGARD
balustrade and handrail system
LG Chem, Korea’s largest chemical company and the global
leader in industrial materials, has selected specialist sourcing
and supply business, Premier Commercial Flooring Solutions
to be the sole UK and Eire distributor of its extensive portfolio
of commercial vinyl flooring products.
Premier Commercial of Blackburn has secured a long term
contract with the Korean manufacturing giant to launch
and exclusively distribute the full range of LG Floors
sheet, tile, plank and specialised vinyls into the education,
healthcare, residential, retail, hotel and hospitality, leisure
and general contract markets. Phil Hartley, Director of
• 42mm or 50mm diameter handrail • a range of colours • Premier Commercial said; “This is an extremely exciting
‘warm to the touch’ (4mm thick PVC sleeved over galvanised venture for us. We are absolutely thrilled that LG Chem
has recognised what our company has to offer in terms of
steel tube) • Various infill panel options • Stainless steel fittings
experience, expertise and connections, and is putting all its
trust, and the future of its UK and Eire f looring business,
in our hands.
“It’s also an exciting time for specifiers, contractors and
their clients. They now have direct access to an exceptional
S G System Products Limited range of luxury vinyl f looring products which, although
Unit 22 I Wharfedale Road I Ipswich I IP1 4JP brand new to this country, already have a very successful
Tel: 01473 240055 I Fax: 01473 461616 I www.handrailsuk.co.uk track record in Asia and the USA, with a superb reputation
for aesthetic appeal, quality and longevity.” Mr Jack Lee,
VP Sales of LG Floors said: “We have been developing our
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vinyl f looring products aggressively in recent years and
today the LG Floors brand has annual sales of $500 million.
Our strategy is to expand into Europe and we have been
actively looking for the right strategic partner to take our
Global Flooring Brand Selects
UK Partner To Drive Strategic
Expansion Plans
renowned commercial vinyls portfolio into the UK and
Eire markets for some time.
“We were seeking a committed, enthusiastic and well
connected organisation with a thorough understanding of
the commercial f looring market and all its complexities.
Specific expertise in the areas of healthcare, education,
leisure and retail f looring were critical, as we have
developed particular product ranges to meet the different
needs of specifiers and clients operating in these sectors.
“We believe we have found the ideal partner in Premier
Commercial and we are looking forward to working
together to establish LG Floors as a leading brand in the
UK and Eire. The company’s senior management team has
extensive experience in the commercial f looring market,
which they very clearly demonstrated by their professional
and knowledgeable approach, and their detailed plans for the
launch and growth of the LG products in their market.”
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 BUXTON Cement is playing a critical role in Liverpool’s massive two were the right organisations to bring in. It previously used
makeover. The cement-making arm of Tarmac has been picked them for the 47-storey Beetham Tower in the heart of Manchester,
to supply bulk cement for ready mix concrete on three key which incorporates the Hilton Deansgate Manchester Hotel. The
construction projects in the city’s multi-million pound regeneration third project is immense. The £920m Paradise Project by developer
drive. These are a huge f loating dock, which will draw cruise ships Grosvenor and construction partner Laing O’Rourke involves
loaded with tourists right into Liverpool’s historic centre; a new regenerating 42 acres in the heart of Liverpool.
landmark skyscraper; and what’s thought to be Europe’s largest An old car park, hotel and shops have already been demolished.
retail development, in the heart of the city. Replacing them will be 30 new buildings, six distinctive shopping
Buxton Cement is known for delivering the right product at the districts and more than 1.6 million square feet of retail space - with
right time. The Liverpool job, though, is a real feather in its cap. it the creation of 4,400 permanent jobs. So far, Tarmac Topmix
“To be picked as the supplier of choice on these high profile projects has supplied ready mix concrete to build a transport interchange at
is a supreme vote of confidence in our bulk cement capability,” says the edge of the main shopping area. It’s also being used on a multi-
Phil Richards, Buxton Cement’s commercial director. “It’s also a storey car park, which will be linked by bridge to a new John Lewis
vivid demonstration that the ready-mix industry is recognising the department store. An underground car park with a further 2000
benefits of the improved strength of our cement.” Recent process spaces is also planned. The Paradise Project, which will be known
upgrades at Buxton’s new £110 million Tunstead plant mean the as Liverpool One, will be completed in 2008. “The regeneration is
company’s Portland cement is now stronger than ever – and that’s an exciting job for everyone involved,” says Buxton Cement’s sales
at no extra cost to customers. Its official strength class under the manager David Wilson. “It’s a chance to show just what our new,
European cement standard has been raised, from a CEM I 42,5R, improved cement can do.”
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for enhancing readymix concrete. Buxton Cement is supplying at
a rate of more than 30,000 tonnes a year to three ready-mix plants
in Liverpool.
These are operated by Tarmac Topmix, a sister company to Buxton
Cement. “For us it’s a winning combination,” says Andy Done,
technical manager for Tarmac Topmix. “Buxton Cement was the
clear choice for these challenging projects.” The regeneration in
Liverpool is creating the biggest change to its cityscape since the
Second World War. Tourism is growing, and is expected to receive
a further boost in 2008 when the city takes its turn as the European
Capital of Culture. The new f loating dock, due for completion
this year, has an important part to play in attracting more tourists.
Currently cruise ships visiting Liverpool must anchor in the Mersey
with passengers ferried to the quayside.
But the new dock will form a massive extension to the ferry
terminal, meaning passengers can disembark within walking
distance of the city centre. Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, based
in Northwich, Cheshire, is leading the project. It’s building the
250m long reinforced concrete structure in sections at Liverpool’s
Canada Dock. Every day, Tarmac Topmix is delivering up to 24m3
of readymix concrete to the site, where it is craned deep inside
the cavernous dry dock. Forming the 150mm internal walls of the
f loating dock posed a challenge. Congested reinforcements mean
it’s difficult to get the machinery in there for the conventional
compaction of concrete. So around 1000m 2 of self-compacting
concrete (SCC) is being used. The second project, the sleek 41-
story Beetham Tower West, is due for completion at the end of
the year. A mixed use residential and office building, it will have
spectacular views across the city.
The Buxton Cement/Topmix team is supplying 50N and 60N
high-strength post-tensioned concrete for the core and f loors, and
waterproof concrete in the basement. Contractor MPB knew the

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 the centre of Cambridge, it is a lively and forward-looking
college, with a strong history of academic achievement and
a particular reputation for its friendly and unpretentious
student community.
In size, the college is in the middle of the range for
Cambridge, and student life centres on the elegant
seventeenth-century Old Court set in beautiful gardens
beside the river in the centre of Cambridge.and the
twentieth-century Memorial Buildings. The previous access
control system at Clare College was a simple proximity
based installation fitted several years ago to replace the
original mechanical lock and key arrangement. However this
was beginning to show its age, both in its limited range of
features and by the fact that to add fully on line doors with
electronic locks as part of the expansion programme would
require a hard wired solution that would be prohibitively
expensive.
Security Management Survey
Student, staff and visitor management is crucial for the
Easy To Use Solution
The SVN system allows the stand-alone locks to read,
receive and write information via the University ID cards.
Since most access related information is kept encrypted on
these cards, the wall readers are able to update and receive
information from the cards at any time while from a user’s
point of view, the up-dater is just another wall reader. This
easy functionality opens up a whole range of possibilities
and provides 90% of the benefits of a fully on line access
control system at the cost of a stand alone system. The ‘smart’
ID cards build up ‘on-card’ audit trails through normal use
enabling the Support Services department to track student,
staff and visitor movement through both the off line and on
line parts of the system if required, and a complete access
profile of each individual can be established and updated as
necessary at the up date wall readers.
Any ID cards that become lost or stolen can be quickly and
simply deleted from the system just through visiting the
readers with up-dated cards. The system also greatly reduces
the number of visits necessary to off line doors, since user

Accessing learning university and this would be the key application for the
new access control system. To achieve it a secure solution
data is simply transferred on cards by normal usage. This
functionality can revolutionise the traditional problems

at Cambridge
One of the oldest universities in
the world having been founded
in 1209, the University of
Cambridge is also one of the
largest in the United Kingdom.
Its reputation for outstanding
academic achievement is known
world-wide and famous graduates
was needed to control access via entrances to staircases, associated with key control, eliminating the need to replace
student hostels, gateways and driveways using standard issue locks when security is breached due to the loss or theft of an
University ID cards. The college, having already taken the ID card. Another function of SVN is departmental operation.
decision to move to the more secure Mifare card technology, This allows each faculty at a campus to manage only their
needed an access system that was compatible with Mifare, own doors and/or users, while certain other doors and
was contactless and which could also provide them with users can be simultaneously shared with other faculties, for
The Support Services department at the University of
Cambridge needs to allow for simple and secure access to
everything that a hard wired system would deliver but in
a mix of on line and off line stand alone wire free formats
example main entrance doors etc. This provides maximum
security for each faculty with the convenience and f lexibility
a range of buildings within the campus of the university.
When one of the colleges at the university, Clare College,
and at lower cost too! Ramesh Gurdev, SALTO’s UK Area of shared control of main access points.
Sales Manager comments: “Given the outstanding world- Peter Johnson of the Support Services department said: “It
needed to upgrade and modernise its access control
arrangements as part of a rolling programme of security
wide reputation of Cambridge as a seat of learning, this was is extremely important to us that students, staff and visitors
an extremely important contract for us, giving SALTO the have a safe, secure and pleasurable experience while at
improvements throughout the university, the department
decided to install a bespoke electronic solution from
opportunity to fully utilise its access security expertise in an the university. With the installation of the SALTO access
unrivalled location. control system at Clare College we are confident this will be
SALTO Systems to achieve its objectives. One of the
oldest universities in the world having been founded
Our local SALTO business partner Cambridge Lock and Safe achieved. Its sophisticated mix of on line and off line access
would carry out the installation and one of their prime aims control points together with the advantages conferred by the
in 1209, the University of Cambridge is also one of the
with the new access system would be the need to reduce the SVN system enable us to manage up to 64,000 users and up
largest in the United Kingdom.
Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is
time needed to manage it, without any loss of functionality,
f lexibility, control or security. In order to achieve this
to 64,000 doors in a single system if required, making the
college both a secure and accessible environment for all its
known world-wide and famous graduates of Cambridge
include Oliver Cromwell, Charles Darwin, Professor
it was necessary to consider the college’s requirements
from two angles. Since Clare College uses the standard
users.”

Stephen Hawking and Sir David Attenborough. The

of Cambridge include Oliver
Cromwell, Charles Darwin,
Professor Stephen Hawking and
Sir David Attenborough.
university operates as a loose confederation of academic
University ID Cards which support the Mifare system, we
established with the Support Services department that a
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faculties and departments, with 31 separate colleges.
Although the colleges and the university are separate
total of 47 WRM9001 contactless smart card wall readers
and CU50ENSVN Control Units would be needed. The on
bodies, all form part of an integrated educational entity
teaching over 15,500 full-time students made up of 11,000
line readers would then operate via the college’s Local Area
Network (LAN) while the off line readers would use the
undergraduates and 4,500 graduates. Clare College is
the second-oldest of the Cambridge colleges, with a
SALTO VIRTUAL NETWORK (SVN).”

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Innovative School Chooses
Thermalite Over Timberframe
The new Technology Centre at Thorpe St Andrews School in Norwich will be the focus of the school’s
vision for innovative education in design and technology. It will also be available for other schools
and learning groups to use. Designed by NPS Property Consultants Ltd, the single-storey pavilion
building began on site in November 2006, with Hanson Building Products providing a cost-effective
and sustainable solution to the construction in the form of its Thermalite Turbo blocks and Thin Joint
Mortar. “We examined a number of construction methods, including timber frame,” comments Paul
McLaren of NPS Property Consultants Ltd. “We concluded that Thermalite aircrete blocks with
Thin Joint Mortar best met our requirements. Inf luencing factors were the speed of build, the light
weight of the blocks and the excellent thermal resistance offered, which met the demand to comply
with an environmentally-friendly construction ethic.” The 300mm Turbo blocks have been specified
for the foundations and the external walls, with 100mm and 140mm Shield also used in some areas.
The Turbo blocks offer very high insulation properties, due to their unique formulation, making them
ideal for external wall applications where low U values are required. As Thermalite’s aircrete blocks
are manufactured using pulverised fuel ash, a by-product from coal burning power stations, up to
80% recycled materials are used in production. On site, aircrete blocks have a distinct advantage over
comparable building materials with a micro cellular structure offering extremely high thermal insulation,
and consequently, lower energy consumption for the heating and cooling of buildings. Lightweight
properties and high dimensional tolerances minimise waste, and the blocks can be precisely cut to the
correct sizing. The use of Thin Joint Mortar is also proving a major benefit. This is a pre-mixed cement
based mortar which, as an alternative to sand/cement mix mortar, allows the depth of the mortar to be
vastly reduced. Thin Joint Mortar improves the thermal performance of external walls, minimising the
heat loss through mortar joints, by reducing the volume of mortar required by at least 70% compared
with traditional mortar. NPS Property Consultants Ltd are working with T Gill & Sons as main
contractors, with Jewson supplying the Thermalite product range. “As the team has already worked
with Thermalite products in the past, this familiarity has also helped with the speed of build,” continues
Paul McClaren. “Overall, the cost efficiency in terms of reduced materials and labour means that the
Thermalite blocks with Thin Joint Mortar are proving to be a very competitive form of construction.”
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Weathering The Storm
With
Over the course of time, all timber experiences
degradation. At best it is limited to the surface layers of the
timber and only detracts from the visual appearance, but
severe degradation can affect the whole structure in terms
of mechanical performance, strength and durability. All
timber will go grey when exposed to sunlight although
the time scale can differ, dependent upon the amount of
time the timber is exposed to sunlight. Some species of
wood will fade within a few months, others may take
several years. Certain features can vary the weathering
appearance, for example, if a species of timber has a
pronounced grain, this is likely to remain visible, and can
often be exaggerated by weathering.
Some timber is subject to quite dramatic changes in
appearance due to weathering, including Western Red
Cedar, a species that is growing in popularity within the
UK market. If the original richness of the colour is to be
retained, then a suitable coating is required. If timber
becomes weathered/de-natured and is consequently grey
in appearance, it will be necessary to shave/sand the
affected timber away before applying a coating to restore
the wood to its natural/original appearance – preparation
before coating and correct application of the finish
ensure a prolonged period of resistance to the affects of
weathering. The change in colour is accompanied by a
loosening of wood fibres and the gradual erosion of the
wood surface, as rain washes the degraded wood materials
from the surface.
The most effective way to control the weathering process
is by applying a suitable barrier to the surface. Paints and
varnish can trap moisture under the surface and this can
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compromise the performance of the wood. In addition,
hard finishes such as paint and varnish conceal the
natural beauty of the wood, and in today’s architecturally
aesthetic society, this is not a desirable effect. Opaque
coatings, on the other hand, restrict this degradation
by preventing solar UV radiation from reaching the
underlying wood surface. Translucent finishes, such as the
Sadolin woodstain range, control the effects of weathering.
Translucent wood coatings have emerged as significant
growth areas in recent years as an alternative to paints
and varnishes, acting as a protective coating for exterior
timber that slows the weathering process while retaining
the natural beauty and features of timber. The final shade
achieved is a combination of the colour of the surface to
which they are applied, and their pigmentation. The range
comprises Sadolin Extra, Sadolin Supercoat and Sadolin
Classic - a general purpose wood stain. There is also the
option of Sadolin Quick Drying Woodstain, a water-borne
alternative with a life expectancy of up to six years.
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Children’s Centre
Canterbury, Kent
A new SureStart nursery funded by Canterbury City Council
to service families throughout the area has been officially
opened. Built by Brett Construction, the £0.9million new
build single storey steel framed Children’s Centre was a 36-
week scheme from ground remediation works to handover.
The Riverside Children’s Centre project was managed by
a multi-agency partnership that included the city council,
Kent County Council, Primary Care Trust, the voluntary
sector and parents.
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Project Team
Architect: Ben Thornby, Senior Project Manager,
Architectural Services Canterbury City Council
Client: Canterbury City Council
Main contractor: Brett Construction
Operator: SureStart
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Other local partner organisations involved were
Homestart, the Northgate Early Years Project,
JobCentre Plus and the council’s Children and
Youth Team. Building works for the new Centre
started in April 2005. The cost of the building was
covered by SureStart funding with Canterbury
City Council providing the land. The council
consulted local families about the location and
content of the building through workshops, events
and questionnaires. Most respondents wanted
the Centre to be based in the Kingsmead area of
Canterbury.
Families were delighted when the council
agreed to build the 80 place Children’s Centre
at Kingsmead, as it was to be the first building
on the site. However as an old Victorian tip, the
Kingsmead stadium site demanded extensive
remedial works to prepare the site for the building
phases including foundations of 52 steel piles and
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needed to provide functionality and practicality - whilst
effectively integrating early education, childcare, health and
family support services into one structure. Design features
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included a curved metal roof, a large glazed entrance foyer and
exposed steel beams internally. Appointed for its substantial
expertise within the childcare and education sectors, Brett
Construction’s role stretched beyond the creation of a superior
‘early years’ facility. Working within this sensitive environment
required a strong focus on safety and security, ensuring that the
Centre would both become, and remain, a community hub for
many years to come.
Now complete and fully functional, facilities at the Riverside
SureStart Children’s Centre include a reception area, three large
play rooms for children of different age groups alongside offices,
children’s bathrooms including shower facilities, kitchen and news
canteen areas, staff room, offices, meeting rooms and sleeping 44 & 55 – Stannah, 48 – Schlüter-Systems Ltd, 63 – Mapei, 65 – Conder
rooms for the children. External features such as parking, a
temporary car park and turning circle were included in the heating
contract. The firm’s small works division also negotiated and 40 – Ambi-Rad, 57 – Vortice, 58 – Rinnai, 61 – Gledhill Water Storage
completed an additional £100k project to construct a sensory play Fire Protection
area at the rear of the building. Canterbury City Cllr Cragg said:
43 – Kidde Fire Protection Systems, 48 – Trimo, 50 – Promat, 54 – Aico Ltd, 57 – Passive Fire Training
“This is a fantastic centre for the parents and young children of
Canterbury. There are so many facilities available offering help Roofs
and support. The council has worked closely with its partners 35 – Index Building Products, 37 – David Smith, 41 – Ash & Lacy, 42 – Alwitra, 44 – Safetyworks &
on the project and everyone involved is delighted with the end
Solutions, 45 – Springvale Ltd, 45 – Sandtoft, 51 – Ward, 52 – Lindab
result.”
The Riverside Children’s Centre is now home to community Lighting
groups such as The SureStart Canterbury Core Team, Busy Bees 34 – Aquila Design, 41 – Urbis
Day Nursery, multi-sensory room, Community Café, meeting
rooms for hire and crèche facilities. Activities for children and Paving
their families include a speech and language group, baby signing 35 – Blockleys, 50 – Marshalls
courses, midwife clinic, health advice and baby massage. Drop in
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groups now include reading and music. Heavily involved in Kent
34 – Jacksons Fencing, 40 – Flowcrete, 58 – Remmers
County Council’s Education programme, Brett Construction has
completed many major building contracts in the past two years. Project News
The firm’s recent inclusion on the Approved Contractors List for 38 – Ward, 38 – Sikkens, 53 – Remmers, 60 – Tremco-illbruck Ltd, 66 – Maysand
Special Education Needs Schools in the County has meant that its
expertise in this area also extends to smaller scale works including Security
maintenance, repairs and new builds, as well as a vast array of 37 – Safetell, 39 – Sonic, 55 – Salto Systems, 61 – Jacksons Fencing
school playgrounds and sports pitches.
Floors
“We are delighted to have been involved in the SureStart
36 – Mapei, 42 – Tremco-illbruck Ltd, 47 – Hodgson & Hodgson, 62 – Schlüter-Systems,
Riverside project particularly as it offers so much to families in
64 – Superfloor Ltd
the region,” commented Peter West, Building Director for Brett
Construction. “We have a long standing relationship with all the Glazing
parties involved and are pleased to have delivered this wonderful 46 – Selectaglaze, 60 – Comar, 67 – Sonic
new facility.” n
special needs
39 – Clos-O-Mat
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47 – Lignacite, 54 – Shackerley Holdings, 66 – Cembrit Blunn

coating/sealants
65 – Sikkens

Interiors
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Green Thinking
Jacksons Provide
Fencing Solution
Jacksons Fine Fencing recently provided the
solution to the worries of parents whose children
play on the North Hykeham Village Green in
Lincolnshire. Parents were concerned that the
open space which provides an ideal leisure area for
children and adults was exposing their children
to danger from gaps in the old wooden fencing
making children vulnerable to harm from passing
traffic. North Hykeham Town Council chose
Jacksons to manufacture and install 300 metres
of feature bow top panel fencing with fleur de
lys finials within the bow. One special request
of the installation was to have a 15’ wide access
panel. Jacksons used a bolted angle cleat for the
demountable section to allow access to garden
maintenance and a fun fair which uses the land
every summer. Self-closing gates were installed to
provide increased security and allow children and
adults safe access to the green.
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The New Cito from
Aquila Design
Aerodynamic, stylish and durable. The new Cito
from Aquila Design is a simple but elegant design
that speaks for itself. Designed to meet the needs
of today’s urban environment and packed full of
technology and practical ideas, the designers at
Aquila have created a high performance lantern
with tool free maintenance. Available in 2 sizes
and in a range of RAL or British Standard colours,
and with a curved glass protector, the Cito
provides a stylish lighting solution for any urban
lighting challenge.
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Hydrosmart
Permeable Clay Paving
System
Blockleys’ new Hydrosmart fully researched
permeable clay paving system provides the
ideal solution for specifiers concerned about
the environment and the increasing quantities Going Green In
of surface water run-off surcharging drainage
systems and polluting water courses. Hydrosmart Aberdeen
permeable pavement systems provide an attractive
The first environmental green roofs for
highly permeable surface and effectively treat and
Aberdeen City Council are an innovative
remove oils, silts and heavy metals from surface
linked design of three elegantly curved
water run-off. They can be used to harvest
roofs spanning a major complex of football
run-off for grey water applications and can be
changing facilities and community heating
constructed at similar costs to conventional
plant buildings at Aulton, Seaton, Aberdeen.
pavements. Available in 4 attractive colours,
Briggs Roofing & Cladding had to cope
Hydrosmart clay paviors for the wearing surface
with an unusual curve starting from just two
have through-body colours that will not fade,
degrees up to a 32 degree slope. The Index
exhibit excellent slipping, skidding and abrasion
Extensive green roof system had already
resistance and can resist damage by the heaviest
specified the requirement for the substrate
vehicular loads. They are also resistant to
thickness supporting the sedum planting to
degradation by oil and petrol spillages.
extend in depth from 50-80mm as the degree
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until the 25 degree point is reached when
retention trays need to be introduced. The
complete Index system incorporates 170mm
paving
of insulation, 5mm of Proteaduo (the BBA
approved APP/SBS composite membrane),
Defend Antiroot (which conforms to the FLL
Standard) and Flexter Mineral on all exposed
details. The Index Insta sedum blanket was
delivered to site cut to size.
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The Innovative
Solution For Wood
Flooring Installations
ULTRABOND P990 1K is an innovative
polyurethane one-component adhesive, ready-
to-use, elastic and solvent-free, for all types
of wooden flooring and laminates. Its three
main characteristics make the product a unique
innovation into the UK Wood Flooring
marketplace: it is a one-component polyurethane,
it has an absence of solvents which allows vastly
reduced reactions for installers, and the innovative
packaging that virtually eliminates unreasonable
waste allowing total use of the product.
ULTRABOND P990 1K is sold in a package
composed of an aluminium bag in a plastic bucket.
When installation works are finished, to preserve
the unused product it is the bag can be re-sealed
after letting out as much air as possible to prevent
the formation of a surface film. Its range of
application includes the bonding of wooden
flooring, pre-finished wood or laminates of any
size and type. It is also suitable for underfloor
heating systems.
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Introducing A Whole
World Of Colour
Ultracolor Plus is a versatile, multi-purpose grout
with the added benefits of BioBlock® anti mould
and DropEffect® water resistance technologies.
Available in 26 different shades its perfect for
brightening up your bathroom, spicing up your
kitchen or simply finding the perfect match for
your tiles. In a market where standard white, grey
and beige had become the ‘norm’ Mapei was the
first to show its ‘World of Colour’ – a range of easy
to use, high quality grouts in unique colours that
has helped transform kitchens, bathrooms, and
other tiled areas with the use of vibrant colours.
From Jade Green to Jasmine to Space Blue, Mapei
has provided new and more unusual colours to
enhance any colour design theme. Alternative
‘standard’ colours include varying shades of
monotones – along with Cement Grey, there is the
choice of Manhattan, Silver Grey, Medium Grey
and Anthracite. Ultracolor Plus is a fast setting and
drying grout for joints between 2-20mm. Suitable
for internal or external floors or walls, and for use
on all types of ceramic tiles, natural stone, marble,
granite, glass, glass mosaic, quarry and porcelain.
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Staff Can Avoid Attack
In A Single Second
Safetell has launched a new anti-personal attack
solution, CounterShield, to screen off and protect
public-facing staff from the risk of a verbal or
physical attack. CounterShield gives staff total
control over their level of protection in an open
plan desk or trading environment. CounterShield
offers the optimum defence guard by allowing
the screen to be lowered slowly in anticipation
of a known, higher risk situation or very quickly
in response to an immediate or escalating attack. Raising The Roof
Activation time is just one second. Intelligent
David Smith St Ives Ltd, recently provided roof
sensors detect obstacles that will stop the shield
from effectively shutting, such as a person’s arm or
trusses for a new Primary School at Longstanton
an implement they are carrying. An electric motor
near Cambridge. The current facilities at Hatton
Park Primary School will be replaced with
drives the robust polycarbonate screen between
fully open-plan and completely closed. The system
brand new classrooms, a community room/
nursery, hall, library, kitchen/servery, stores and
operates from a rechargeable battery, which is
offices. The roof trusses for Hatton Park were
connected to the standard mains electricity supply.
manufactured by David Smith’s utilising the
In the event of a power cut, the battery will
most sophisticated manufacturing processes,
continue to function for up to 20 operations - by
combined with traditional craftsmanship skills.
which time mains power would have been restored.
David Smith’s experienced design team worked
Glazing area panels can provide protection in
in conjunction with the architects at every
the event of a premeditated attack, where a large
stage of the construction process, ensuring that
implement such as a pick axe is used.
the completed laminated trussed rafters were
produced to perfection for this particular project.
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Developed for ease of installation, David Smith
trusses are supplied pre-fabricated, spanning up to
security 16 metres with individual sections up to 4.2 metres
high. Produced using the Gang-Nail system, the
installation process is simple and rapid, which
helps to minimise costly downtime.
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Ward Panels Chosen
For Innovation Centre
Ward insulated wall and roofing panels have been
used on a ground-breaking office development
in Worksop. Over 1500m2 of Ward DW1000D
wall panels in bright blue and goosewing grey
have been incorporated into The Turbine, a
state-of-the-art business innovation centre in
North Nottinghamshire, along with Ward’s
innovative Topdek single ply insulated panels
on the roof. The multi-million pound eco-
friendly development aimed at innovative start
up businesses includes conference facilities,
workshops and office units. Built to the exacting
specifications of Nottinghamshire County
Council’s Resources Department Design Services,
the project is a flagship example of sustainable
building development, incorporating a high
efficiency boiler, a high level of insulation, natural
ventilation, solar water heating, photo voltaic
electricity generation, recyclable materials,
rainwater recycling and an on-site wind-turbine.
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Wood Protected at
Maggie’s Cancer Centre
Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Inverness has received
the accolade of the best building in Scotland by
the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
(RIAS). The prize of £25,000 is the biggest
architectural prize in Europe and is awarded
annually in memory of Scottish architect, Andrew
Doolan. Designed by Glasgow-based architects,
Page & Park, the centre is set in the grounds of
Raigmore Hospital, and is one storey high with
a mezzanine floor. The envelope of the building
has been finished in Sikkens Cetol Novatech to
protect external wall areas which are clad with
birch face plywood. The architects wanted to
retain the clean, neutral lines of the birch, while
ensuring the timber was adequately protected.
Cetol Novatech was specified, using the Natural
Balance Colour Collection to match the colour of
the original wood, retaining the visual appeal of
the birch. The imaginatively designed centres are
supported by some of the world’s leading architects
to create the optimum environment in which this
work can best be done.
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Sonic
Speakeasy Keeps
special needs
Communication Safe
The Royal Borough of Kensington recently
completed a refurbishment of its offices at Number
Two, Allen Street and one of the important
community facilities based in that building is
the Drug Intervention Project, designed to
divert Class A drug users away from crime. The
nature of the Project’s activities means that staff
members are sometimes in situations where
abusive or violent behaviour is not uncommon.
The refurbishment included the installation of
a secure communications window in the unit’s
reception area. Sonic Windows Ltd was called in
to design a window that would give security to Optimise
employees yet still provide unthreatening access
for all visitors. Sonic’s suggestion was a window
Accommodation
from the company’s ‘Speakeasy’ range, giving Flexibility
clear, unobstructed eye contact between client
Budgets allocated to accommodating the less
and staff and an electronically amplified sound
able can achieve more by a lateral approach to
system allowing easy, undistorted dialogue. The
optimizing resources. Total Hygiene maintains
‘Speakeasy’ design installed has clear, laminated
social housing providers can enhance the
safety glass, a pleasant blue polyester powder-
effectiveness of DFGs and home help budgets,
coated finish to the frame and an opening shutter
and simultaneously improve conditions for other
at the base for the passing of documents if
tenants, by installing a shower toilet, such as the
required.
Clos-O-Mat Palma, in a home. The unit looks
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but provides unique simultaneous douching and
washing, which enables the user to toilet and
security cleanse without the need to reach and wipe, and
to clean without assistance and toilet paper. It
therefore improves dignity for the less able, and
improves hygiene for the able. The Clos-O-Mat
Palma is operated by a simple press of the flush
pad by hand, elbow or body pressure, or by a
remote control hand switch option. The washing
and drying process can be triggered without the
handle having to remain depressed if required,
making it easily useable by all.
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Deckshield Landing
At Derby Hospital
The ability to cope with helicopter landings
and extremes of weather has resulted in the
installation of Deckshield, the pioneering
decking system from Flowcrete, at the new
Derby hospital. Used at the hospital’s new
helicopter landing pad, Deckshield provides
a secure surface for the Air Ambulance as
it bring patients to the hospital. Alan Dean,
sales director of Flowcrete, said: “Deckshield
has provided a system able to cope with
the heavy landing rigour of a helicopter.
“The traffic is a lot more minimal then
with cars, but is more extreme. Helicopters
spray a lot of fuel and acids when landing
and taking off and, with the helipad being
at the highest point, it is more susceptible to
bad weather conditions.” Colours used were
mid-grey, yellow, green and red, installed
to the standard requirements for a helipad
involving a circle with a white cross and
a ‘H’ for helicopter in the middle. The
addition of a UV topcoat will ensure the
integrity of the colour remains intact, even
in the harshest sunshine.
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Training In
Comfort At
Brunel University
Potential stars of the 2012 London Olympics,
together with university students and local
school children, are already taking advantage
of the flagship £7m indoor sports facility at
Brunel University. And their training is made
more comfortable thanks to the Nor-Ray-Vac
continuous radiant tube heating from Ambi-Rad
that has been installed to provide state-of-the-art
energy efficient heating. The structure, designed
by David Morley Associates, has an eye-catching
curved roof. It will potentially be used during the
2012 Olympics as a training village. Continuous
radiant tube heating is ideal in the sports hall
environment. It works like the sun, emitting infra
red rays that heat only people and objects in their
path. No energy is wasted needlessly heating the
volume of air in the building, making this heating
solution the economic alternative in large space
sports halls. The heating system can also operate
at 2-3 degrees lower than convection heaters
without compromising comfort of the building’s
users. The result is long-term reductions in energy
usage and carbon emissions.
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Neos Floodlight Gives
London Railway
Bridges A New
Dimension
The railway bridges in the London
Borough of Southwark are currently
being refurbished as part of an ongoing Smart Roof For
environmental improvement scheme.
Smart School
Urbis was involved with supplying Neos
floodlights for the structures of a number
of the bridges that would really bring them
to life at night. 30 Neos are now lighting up
T he Ashzip standing seam roofing system
from Ash & Lacy Building Systems has
been Installed on three schools in Edinburgh,
the lattice girders of the North side of the
as part of the ‘Smart Schools’ programme to
bridge over Druid Street, and 6 Neos are
raise educational standards by creating a better
highlighting the North facing steel façade
learning environment for pupils and teachers.
of the bridge over Tanner Street. All the
Ash & Lacy supplied the roofing materials for
Neos are fitted with 35W CDM-T lamps,
Firrhill High School, Oxgangs Primary School
which have a blue dichroic filter. The
and Braidburn Special School, all located on
new lighting has received good reviews in
Oxgangs Road North in Edinburgh. Funding
the local press and by local residents and
for the plan was secured through a private
commuters alike.
public partnership (PPP) agreement whereby
private financiers lease the school buildings to
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hence it was crucial that the roofs were durable
lighting and robust; capable of withstanding harsh
weather conditions. In addition, the educational
authorities required the buildings to meet the
technical approvals for wind and weather. The
Ashzip system is designed to reduce the need for
end laps; metal lining sheet perimeters are fully
sealed using a simple zip-up machine and this
minimises the loss of heat and air.
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Get 20% More Green
Electricity From
Your Roof
It’s the ultimate photovoltaic roof, capable of
producing 20% more output than the more
common crystalline cell type. It is ideal for use
in our climate as it does not need direct sunlight
but works with diffused light. The electrical
power generated can be used either directly in the
building where it is installed or it can be ‘sold’ to
an existing energy supplier. The PV-cells used in
Alwitra’s Evalon®-Solar system consist of layers of
amorphous silicone deposited on a stainless steel
substrate and pick up grid, combined into modules
which are then integrated with the Evalon® single
ply roofing membrane. It will generate clean
sustainable electricity capable of meeting many of
the energy needs of supermarkets, major retailers
and other commercial operations. In simplistic
terms ICB Evalon®-Solar is electricity on a roll.
In reality the product consists of one of the most
advanced single ply waterproofing membranes
with encapsulated photovoltaic cells. It is already
meeting some of the energy needs for a wide range
of customers across the UK including many in the
public sector.
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floors
Hydrospan Watertight
Expansion Jointing
Seal
Tremco illbruck Ltd has introduced a
preformed watertight expansion jointing
seal with large movement accommodation
for use in floors and concrete structures.
The new Compriband Hydrospan sealing
tape is a hydrostatic water pressure
resistant sealant capable of resisting a 10
metre head of hydrostatic pressure and is
specifically resistant to both positive and
negative hydrostatic pressure. It comprises
high strength closed cell durable foam
together with a flexible damp resistant
epoxy adhesive. The combination of these
materials provides a 100% watertight
expansion joint. Hydrospan is designed for
use in joints established between pre-cast
concrete structures and a variety of other
applications.
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When it came to installing new fire alarm
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Aircrete Blocks Hollowcore Suspended
Flooring System
Wonderwall
Panel System
Sensitivity Smoke Detection (HSSD) technology
from Kidde Fire Protection Systems presented
the ideal solution. The height and volume of the
building and its fluctuating airflow were the key
issues, along with the necessity to conceal any new
equipment installed so as not to interfere with the Omnia
Flooring System
aesthetics of the building. Use of a radio-based
alarm system overcame many of the problems
associated with hard-wire cabling. The Kidde
Dense Block
HART system works by continually drawing air Walling
from the Nave areas into tiny capillaries within
a pipe network and ‘transporting’ it to detection
units installed out-of-sight within a false ceiling
void. Bespoke laser technology analyses the Jetfloor Insulated
Flooring System Basement
air samples to detect any smoke particles, and Twinwall
Concrete Staircases System
measures it against alert and alarm thresholds
programmed into the fire control panel. Smoke
vents, also concealed above the false ceiling and
Combining traditional building materials with modern factory-
controlled by the smoke detection system, have based manufacture, Hanson offers a unique answer to Modern
Methods of Construction. The extensive range of prefabricated
been cut into the roof, a sophisticated shell of building products enables housebuilders and developers to gain
the advantages of quicker build times and quality of workmanship.
reinforced concrete. This allows smoke to escape And together we can meet current Government and industry
needs of efficiency and waste reduction in housebuilding.
and the vents have an override system to prevent
false operation when using incense. For further information contact
Hanson Building Products
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fire protection
Fax:
Email:
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building products building confidence
Modern Methods of Building Construction
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Stannah – New ‘Lift
Services’ Brochure
The new brochure from Stannah Lift Services
is now available. Stannah provide local service,
maintenance, repair and refurbishment support
for more than 72,000 lifts, escalators and moving
walkways right across the UK. From eleven
local service branches Stannah engineers are
available 365 days a year to ensure the efficient
and safe operation of lifts of most types from
all manufacturers. Existing customers include
rail operators, leading supermarkets and high
street retailers, local authorities and housing
associations for whom Stannah manage large
multi-site portfolios from a single point of contact.
Stannah Lift Services also carry out major lift
refurbishment projects, often acting as main
contractors on site.
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Safetyworks & Solutions
Has The Answers
Safetyworks & Solutions Ltd, recently provided
Jersey General Hospital with a comprehensive
system solution that would enable their operatives
to undertake various maintenance tasks at height
safely and securely. For safe access onto the
roof, Safetyworks & Solutions manufactured
and installed Access Steps and a Ladder, and for
safe movement around the roof their Easyguard
2 Clamp-On Handrail system was installed in
conjunction with their Flexideck Walkway system.
Easyguard has been developed as a permanent
free-standing handrail system, modular, non-
penetrative system, which offers a lightweight
design, easy assembly and is weatherproof
and corrosion resistant. Extensively installed
throughout many construction environments,
Flexideck Walkway system is recognised as
versatile, durable and sturdy, and is ideal for use
with both new build and retrofit installations. To
complete the system, Uniline 8mm Stainless Steel
System was installed to the perimeter allowing
“hands free” protection throughout the length of
the system, where the operator is attached via a
link device that glides over the brackets without
the need to detach from the fall protection system.
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New Roofing System roofs
From Springvale For
Kent School
The Unidek Condor SIP roofing system has
been installed in a brand new extension to St
Michael’s School in Kent with contractor GSE.
The Unidek Condor SIPS (Structurally Insulated
Panel System) is available only for roofs and
supplied by Springvale Ltd with ABT Fixings
installing it. The system was chosen for its
speed of construction and because it addressed
the concerns about the insulation properties
and the design of the very low pitch of the roof
and also the need to achieve water tightness as
soon as possible for following trades. Following
the criteria of an offsite manufactured product,
Unidek Condor SIP are manufactured under strict
quality controlled factory conditions and have the
insulation inherent in their design. They comprise New Roof Tile Guide
an inner insulating core made from expanded Following the successful launch of the
polystyrene (EPS) and two outer skins made from new generation range of tiles, Sandtoft
oriented strand board (OSB). Quick to assemble, has compiled a brand new product
they offer excellent thermal performance and selector that showcases all roofing
comfortably exceed the fire requirements of the systems produced by the company. The
Building Regulations when installed as a complete brochure features the six innovative roof
system with plasterboard finish. tile ranges that have been launched over
the past 18 months, along with a host
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The high quality, 84 page guide brings
together the entire Sandtoft product
roofs
range, complete with detailed technical
information, guidance on design,
installation and maintenance along with
dramatic new photography. It looks set
to become the most comprehensive guide
to roofing systems that Sandtoft has
produced.
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New Slimline Acoustic walls

At the noisy heart of bustling Birmingham is the city’s Town Hall, an impressive example of Roman
Revival civic architecture. Designed by Joseph Hansom (of “Hansom Cab” fame), this Grade 1 Listed Flooring
landmark building is based on the Roman Temple of Castor and Pollux. With a refurbishment budget
of £34m, the 1830’s iconic masterpiece will once more become the performance centre of the city. Hodgson & Hodgson has announced the
However, the journey from faded glory to world class concert venue was hardly straightforward and launch of a new and improved acoustic flooring
took the combined expertise and ingenuity of main contractor, Wates Construction and Selectaglaze, board offering high performance in a very thin
the country’s leading secondary glazing specialist. package. Designed for use on timber floors,
The challenge was to prevent the sounds of the city from interfering with the most sensitive of arias Reduc Micro 21 damps vibration and attenuates
while maintaining clean sight lines for the building’s original windows and listed facade. The solution both airborne sound and impact noise passing
was a monumental story in the real sense through floors. The product allows specifiers to
of the word. Working with their tried exceed building regulation requirements when
Selectaglaze Scale and tested Series 50 side hung casement, upgrading separating floors, with minimum loss
to room height. Test results on timber floors
Monumental Heights! Selectaglaze produced a unit which, at
4.5m high, was substantially taller than have shown high performance levels for the new
any previous construction. And at 1.8m board. Hodgson & Hodgson’s experienced team
wide, the complete casement weighed in at over 200kg. Having met this first challenge, the next was has reacted to market demand for a slimline
product offering improved acoustic performance
how to fit the largest casement ever made, 8m up from floor level to cill!
Working closely with Wates Construction, an ingenious combination of rollers, vacuum lifting gear by adding weight to the board. To increase Lignacite Specified
and purpose designed scaffolding was identified as being the most practical way of positioning the the weight whilst maintaining its slim profile,
cement particle board has been used rather than
For Colchester
windows so that they could be presented to the specially reinforced openings.
And, of course, the acoustic performance of the glazing combination and the fitting procedure had chipboard. The board is actually comprised of Redevelopment
to be tested on the initial prototype before the main task of manufacture and installation could be layers of moisture-resistant MDF with cement
particle board, separated by visco-elastic sound Sir Robert McAlpine specified over 36,500
undertaken. Other necessary changes to the original Series 50 unit included the modification of the
damping strips. A resilient layer of acoustic felt m2 of Lignacite Original Facing masonry
locking mechanism so that the glazing
is added to the underside, which contours over for phase one of the Colchester Garrison
unit could be closed by a single
minor irregularities in the floor surface and redevelopment. Close working relationships
handle operated near the base
provides mechanical isolation from the existing between the contractors and suppliers
of the window.
floor structure. The upper surface is moisture- meant that the project, which had stringent
The benefits of secondary
resistant. requirements set by the MOD, was sucessfully
glazing systems are not only
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thermal insulation and can be
contrast and complement the brickwork on
specified to incorporate Part
floors many of the buildings on the 185 hectare site.
L compliant sealed units. The
In addition, Lignacite produced and supplied
company also offers a suite of
a quantity of hand-cast matching specials to
Security windows providing
order. Phase two of the development, which is
certified protection against
already underway, also uses Lignacite Original
blast, physical & ballistic attack and fire retardant rating. Secondary glazing systems are purpose made
Cream masonry.
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Schlüter-Systems Ltd
Expands
Communications Team
Schlüter-Systems Ltd has expanded its communications
team by appointing Clare Adomeit as its new
Corporate Communications Executive. Clare is a
recent Communications and New Media graduate
and will play a major role in developing Schlüter’s
communications strategy for the modern New Media
age. One of Clare’s preliminary projects will be to
Stainless Steel
The Only Practical
Answer Say JIS
JIS Europe Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of modern
styled radiators and heated towel rails in the South East,
claim that the arguments for stainless steel over chrome
plating are unanswerable. Stainless steel does not corrode,
chip, f lake or bubble. It is durable, easy to clean and
totally hygienic and it retains a high quality appearance
throughout a long life. JIS also claim that their stainless
steel radiators transmit up to 30% more heat than plated
appliances and point to the ecological advantages of
stainless steel in that it is produced from a minimum of 90% recycled metal, manufactured environmentally and is itself 100%
recyclable. The company supplies a very wide range of stainless steel products that includes radiators of delightful contemporary
design. The quality finish is an aesthetic pleasure and will remain so over the years.

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Increasing numbers of tilers, flooring contractors and

New Gladio
Fireproof Panels
Catalogue
Trimo has published a catalogue detailing
its GLADIO line of fireproof facade panels.
Answering questions on the range’s technical
properties, characteristics and installation
methods, the new catalogue provides
architects are turning to New Media technologies to
supplement traditional printed media to gain the full
range of up to the minute information and comment.
Other roles for Clare will include assisting Stewart
Bint, Corporate Communications Manager with
PR, Marketing, Advertising, Exhibitions and Trade
Association activities. Schlüter-Systems is the UK and
Worldwide market leader for the protection of ceramic
and stone wall and floor tiling.
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inspiration to architects, highlighting the

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impact that GLADIO panels will have on the
future of modern architecture. The GLADIO
line, which is made up of a variety of
smooth and defect-free facades, is extremely
minimalist and therefore very elegant. With
excellent fireproof characteristics, good
thermal insulation, good sound insulation and
water and air tightness, the panels are suitable
for the widest range of modern construction
projects. For a copy of this catalogue or to
know more about GLADIO smooth facades
please contact Trimo.

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Marshalls Add New
Size to Block Paving
Collection
Marshalls plc has introduced a new size in its
leading permeable concrete block paving (cbp)
collection, Priora. The new size of 200x100x60mm
will be available in Priora’s full colour range. The
new Priora 60mm depth size was developed by
Marshalls to enable hard landscaped areas not
requiring a depth of 80mm, due to traffic type and
numbers, to be value engineered with the new size.
The new permeable block would be ideally suited
for new or regeneration projects such as Home
zone or new housing developments. Marshalls
Priora is an innovative block paving system,
coupled to a specific design methodology and
sub-base specifications. Together, these contribute
to a SUDS solution, which allows surface water
to be controlled at source, draining directly into
the sub-base. This reduces the requirement for
additional drainage systems whilst at the same time
recharging the natural groundwater, creating a
cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution
to the management of surface water run-off.
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fire protection
Promat Launch
Durawall
The Promat DURAWALL system is a fully
certificated fire protection barrier system.
It is built around the Promat DURAWALL
composite panel, comprising a steel face with a
non-combustible rock wool core. The system is
completed by a series of other fully tested products
offering fire protection to doors and voids,
penetration seals, structural steel and protected
zones. The new system has been specially
designed for the construction of non-loadbearing
internal partition walls that require a tested fire
rating to act as firewalls or compartmentation
walls. It provides up to 240 minutes guaranteed
fire resistance on the whole system, including
doors and voids, penetration seals, structural steel
and protected zones, not just the panel as available
elsewhere. Promat runs a specialist contractor
scheme to design and install Durawall systems,
and all contractors are third party accredited via
the FIRAS scheme. This ensures that the whole
system is installed correctly, and receives a full
certificate of conformity at completion.
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Ward Topdek Featured On Luxury
Apartments In Leicester roofs
Ward Topdek, the all-in-one single ply roofing system
has been installed on a development in Leicester. The
Topdek system helped to overcome site delays caused by
the discovery of Roman remains. The original building,
Sanvey Mill, overlooks the Roman wall around Leicester
centre. When the digging commenced, Roman remains
were uncovered causing construction to be delayed. The
speed and ease of fitting of Topdek roofing panels helped
regain time lost. Ward Topdek is a factory pre-engineered
composite roof panel that comprises a high performance
single-ply PVC outer membrane integrally bonded to a Firesafe rigid PIR insulation core, approved
to LPBC standards, and a steel trapezoidal profile inner deck to provide structural strength. Topdek
replaces the individual processes of laying steel decking, vapour control layer, insulation board and outer
membrane with one simple installation.
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The unique on-line Wizard, part of the Ambass-A-Door
web site, allows specifiers to create a highly detailed
project specific doors and windows specification and
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Stylish Steel Tile Effect

Roofing System
Dundrum Wins BCSC
Topline, a steel tile effect roofing system,
Gold with Remmers
combines the aesthetic beauty of clay tiles with
the durability, corrosion-proof and longevity
benefits of steel to offer specifiers and home
As part of its urban regeneration master plan,
owners a cost effective and high performance
a new, and now award winning, town centre
alternative to traditional tiled roofs. With
development has been created by Burke-
lightweight, profile lengths of up to 6 metres,
Kennedy Doyle Architects for Crossridge
Topline offers versatility and rigidity with speed
Investments around a new town square and the
of installation- without the requirement for
existing millpond at Dundrum in Dublin. The
roof reinforcement, thereby saving additional
BCSC (British College of Shopping Centres)
labour and material costs. Topline is available
judges, in making their Gold Award, said
in two designs – high profile which provides
“this new focal point for community activities
width coverage of 1,000mm and a profile height
utilises high quality materials throughout, with clever exploitation of the
of 42 mm and low profile with width coverage
sloping site to incorporate three levels of retailing, all with direct access
of 1,080mm and a profile height of 26mm.
to 3,500 concealed car parking spaces. Remmers’ advanced waterproofing
Both designs are available in five classic colours
and protective coating systems have been used extensively for more than
– black, brick red, dark grey, brown and red with
110,000 square metres of car park decks and more than 140,000 square
a choice of three polyester coatings – smooth,
metres of exposed concrete walls and soffits, all applied in imaginative
matt and HB.
local designs. On this prestige project Remmers’ specialist systems were
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parking, and give anti graffiti treatment to the decorative external
renders. Please contact Liz Paige at Remmers UK Ltd on 0845 37300103
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Aico Upgrades Unique
Alarm System
Aico Ltd. has just announced the launch of the
new Ei168RC base unit for its unique RadioLINK
wireless interconnect mains powered smoke
alarm system. The new base unit adds a number
of important extra features to RadioLINK. Aico
says that this upgrade now makes its RadioLINK
systems technology even better suited to more
comprehensive alarm systems, offering greater
coverage and protection, but also allowing greater
control. RadioLINK works by allowing mains
powered smoke and heat alarms to be wirelessly
interconnected. If one alarm on the system is
triggered, radio waves are used to cause every
other alarm in the property to sound. The
new Ei168RC RadioLINK base is now set as a
multi-level repeater as standard, being capable of
receiving, transmitting and re-transmitting to
achieve multiple signal paths. This means that it
is now possible to achieve increased coverage in
properties with a larger floor area and confidently
integrate a larger number of alarms into the
system. The multiple path capability allows the
system to avoid most RF-impenetrable structures
within the property that may have previously
blocked signals.
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New Aesthetic For
Ventilated Rainscreens
Shackerley has extended its range of ceramic
granite rainscreen cladding to include a collection
of new ‘metallic’ finishes. The cladding slabs
deliver the richly contrasting tones and textured
appearance of weathered metals but offer all the
strength, impermeability, durability and resistance
to climatic extremes for which ceramic granite
is renowned. Ceramic granite slabs of just 12mm
thick deliver outstanding building protection as
part of Shackerley’s patented ‘Sureclad’ ventilated
façade system. Aesthetically, there are dozens of
different colours and patterns to choose from,
and in addition to the ‘metallics’, Shackerley has
ceramic granite to replicate almost any natural
stone. Every single slab is unique. There’s
consistency of colour, tone and graining yet no
pattern repetition or ‘photocopy effect’ often seen
in other manufactured materials. A wide range
of rainscreen panel formats is available, up to
1780mm by 1250mm and up to 30 mm thick.
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New ‘Service’ Lifts security
Brochure From
Stannah
A new easy-to-use brochure combines essential
specifying information about the Stannah
Microlifts and Trolleylifts ranges - service lifts for
the easy movement of goods from 50kg - 300kg
The Microlift is Europe’s largest selling range
of service lifts. Often called a dumbwaiter, the
Microlift’s modest size makes the transportation
of heavy, hot or awkward goods simple. The
lift operates inside a rapidly erected, structure
supported framework, requiring only minimal
Secure On Campus
builders work, even though it is able to travel up to
twelve stops. The Microlift range consists of four
The University of Reading has dramatically
50kg and two 100kg lifts, offering a wide choice
improved security within one of its most modern
of car sizes ‘off-the-shelf’. Additional options
student accommodation halls, installing a state-of-
include the Low Headroom and the Double
the-art contactless access control system to keep
Decker models. The Trolleylift offers an ‘off-the-
undergraduates safe and secure. The university has
shelf’ choice of two capacities. Both the 250kg and
adopted a strategic approach installing a security
300kg models are able to transport anything from
system that can also be implemented across the
beer barrels to sacks of potatoes to laundry for up
to 6 stops. other halls of residence as time and budgets
dictate. SALTO Systems were chosen to provide
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electronic locking system was installed, featuring
distributed intelligence in both the lock and the
news key, together with 300 electronic handle sets from
their Comfort and Security ranges and 10 on-line
wall readers to provide real-time on-line access
control for perimeter barriers and main entrance
doors. The PRO-Access software enables the
entire building to be operated by one database
(although it is powerful enough to control the
entire campus) managing the intelligent electronic
locks and Mifare proximity keycards for standalone
wire-free operation. Because it is wire-free there
is no need for manned guards to use a hand held
programmer as they complete their rounds.
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SFS Intec’s New Range
Of Balustrade Fixings
SFS intec has launched a new range of precision
engineered fixings for banisters and balustrades.
Developed to help create banisters and balustrades
simply and cost effectively, the fixings are designed
as brackets which require no welding on-site
thanks to rivet nuts and corresponding bolts to
fasten the assembly. The standard range includes
single and double arm brackets designed for
mounting on square or round hollow sections.
European manufactured from stainless steel to
deliver a stylish look which combines perfectly
with contemporary glass designs, SFS intec fixings
are reliable and secure in the long term. The
addition of fixings for banisters and balustrades
makes the SFS intec glass fixings range one of the
most comprehensive available. From raised point,
bevel point and flush point fixings, to a variety of
spiders and an easy-to-use canopy fixing system,
SFS intec provides a solution for glass which is
structurally reliable in the long term and a stylish
feature that can enhance the overall look of the
glass element.
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Train To Gain
From October 2006, new Fire Safety Legislation
will require many building owners, managers
and facility managers to ensure that any work
carried out within their premises must include
fire stopping when appropriate. Tradespersons,
will find that it will become common practice
to prove that they have an extensive knowledge
and training on passive fire protection products
and systems, as there will be an increasing need
for accredited passive fire installers. With legal
litigation on the increase many building owners
and managers are insisting on detailed written
certification of the work carried out by the trades
person. The Nationwide Association of Passive
Fire Installers and Specifiers, ‘NAPFIS’ has
recently been established to offer an accreditation
process to all trades people involved in the
construction industry. The NAPFIS Certificate,
will ensure that as a carpenter, plumber, electrician
or decorator you have an obligation to ensure that
a variety of projects are completed to the highest
possible fire standards. Examples of essential fire
protection, include doors on fire escapes uuu
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uuu or corridors, fulfil the requirements of the Reform Order and
which must be upgraded Risk Assessment. The new Passive Fire Training
to the recognised Centre is located in Dover, Kent, and tradesmen will
standard, pipe-work that have an opportunity
pass through fire-walls, to experience, hands
and that all light fittings on demonstrations on
and trunking need to be also fully fire protected. the do’s and don’ts of
With the risks of injuries and fatalities in a fire passive fire protection.
and the danger of a possible prosecution by the Early indications are
building owner, many contractors need to show that a number of the
that every effort has been made to minimise the training courses are filling up fast, so to avoid any
risks and self-certification will become mandatory disappointment contact now on 01304 210721.
in the industry. With a NVQ level 2 certificate
and greater knowledge of fire protection, many
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NAPFIS certificate holders will have an ideal
opportunity to increase their earning potential on
existing and future projects whilst also learning
how passive fire protection systems are installed to
heating
Ours Does, Does Yours?
It is a now a requirement of the 2006 Edition of the UK
Building Regulations Approved Document F1: Means
of Ventilation, that the performance requirements of
fans should be assessed and verified according to the
relevant parts of BS EN 13141. The new regulations
require an ‘installed performance’ and demand that the
complete assembly, as installed, meets the performance
requirements by following the good practice as set out
in the CIBSE Guides. Vortice Limited claims to be the
only manufacturer of ventilation systems able to prove
that their ranges of domestic and commercial fans have
been third party certified to comply with the requirements of the BS EN 13141 standards. When
specifying ventilation systems, many aspects have to be taken into consideration. One aspect,
resistance to airflow, can seriously affect the unit’s performance and must be allowed for. Resistance
can be caused by a number of factors such as intake and exhaust terminals, how the ducting is
planned and fitted and the inclusion of filters. Vortice provides a CAD ventilation design service
and because all ventilation units and components specified are third party certified they are able to
guarantee compliance with the installed performance required in Part F1.
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Pont Ebbw Bridge
Restored with
Remmers System
Pont Ebbw Bridge was originally a
masonry bridge which has been extended
and widened using reinforced concrete.
Over the years carbonation had reached
the steel allowing it to corrode, leading to
concrete spalling. Newport City Council
appointed Concrete Repairs Limited
(CRL) to repair this damage and prevent it
in the future, so CRL selected a complete
concrete repair and protection system from
Remmers. This included Remmers Repair
Mortars and Remmers Concrete Acrylic,
the anti carbonation and waterproof
protective coating, which also improves the
appearance of the structure.
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Rinnai’s Infinity 16i
Meets Hot Water Needs
Rinnai has extended its range of popular Infinity
continuous flow gas-fired water heaters with the
introduction of a model designed to meet the hot
water needs of domestic and light commercial
premises. The new Infinity 16i offers a system
that guarantees a constant flow of safe hot water
via accurate temperature control. The Rinnai
Infinity 16i has a hot water delivery capacity of
15.2 litres per minute. Weighing just 18kg and
measuring less than 680mm high, it provides the
perfect solution for many applications. Water
temperatures can be pre-set through easy-to-
use built in digital controls, eliminating the
risk of scalding and eradicating the need for
thermostatic mixing valves. The Infinity 16i
has an input of 35kW; it can usually run from a
normal domestic gas meter. It has been designed
for use directly off the mains, eliminating the
need for large, unsightly storage vessels. Frost
protection comes as standard.
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No Jacket
Required
Duravit is pursuing a strategy
described by the company as ‘from
Jeans to Dinner Jacket’ meaning it
will now provide products to serve
all price points of the market. A new
launch sanitaryware and furniture
collection called D-Code offers
unprecedented design, quality and
value for customers with entry-
level budgets for both domestic and
commercial applications. Created by
Sieger Design, D-Code is ‘designer
jeans’ for the bathroom and is geared towards creating a timeless element in our everyday lives.
Duravit will also continue to provide innovative products to serve the luxury ‘Dinner Jacket’ end
of the market.
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Building Schools
for the Future
When it comes to Prestige Aluminium Building Products
DALES Are In A Class Of Their Own
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• Fascias • Coping
• Soffits • Window Cills
• Solar Shading • 25 year Guarantee
• Rainwater Systems • All available in bespoke options
See our website:
www.dales-eaves.co.uk
t: 0115 930 1521 f: 0115 930 7625
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Comar Refurbishes
High-Profile School
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has
recently completed an extensive refurbishment
programme on The Winston Churchill School
in Woking. One of the elevations consists of a
two-storey, 200m span of cladding, originally
timber, which had reached the end of its life cycle.
Comar 2 window walling was specified with
integrated top-hung opening vents and panels.
Comar 2 offered a precise fit to the specification
requirements of the building, offering fast-track
installation, a wide range of glazing options,
integration, security, high-span mullions and
transoms. Due to its semi-unitised construction,
Comar 2 can be fabricated in the factory, shipped
and, once on site, the two part channel and plate
clip together to form 100mm x 45mm or 100mm x
30mm box section. This fast-track installation was
imperative, as the works were scheduled to start
and finish in vacation time when health and safety
issues were minimised. Slim 35mm or 45mm sight
lines are available as well as high span mullions
which offer high deflection loads; again, ensuring
that the specification of the school was met.
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Floor Joint Sealing
Solutions Developed
For Heathrow T5
Specialist mechanical expansion jointing systems
from Tremco illbruck Ltd. have been developed
for use in floor areas installed in the new
Heathrow Airport T5 development. To meet
the large joint movement capability required, and
also to accommodate a high specification finish
as well as passive fire resistance, a customised
expansion jointing system has been developed
using Compriband Interspan profiles. The new
jointing system utilises a heavy duty all metal
Interspan profile which is combined with a
waterproof membrane and specialist Jointspan FR
fire and smoke sealing materials to effectively seal
the structural movement joints incorporated in
the floor sections. The special movement jointing
system used at Heathrow comprises extruded
aluminium profile sections in an interlocking
and self-adjusting design that accommodates the
greatest possible degree of movement caused by
expansion and contraction. A special feature of
this system allows the removal of the top surface
plate for cleaning purposes without disturbing the
integrity of the joint.
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project news
One-Stop-Shop
For Solar Heating
Packages
GLEDHILL Water Storage has launched a new
range of all-in-one solar heating packages. The
new single source solution will enable new homes
developers and installers to take full advantage of
the opportunity presented by renewable energy
heating and hot water. The packages incorporate
Gledhill’s primary store which has a sophisticated,
intelligent controller to manage the complete
system, including both the boiler and solar energy
source, to fully maximise efficiency. Utilising
the Gledhill BoilerMate Sol OV for new build
properties with open vented systems, and the
BoilerMate Sol SP for existing homes with a Y
or S plan installation, each of the packages come
with the option of Gledhill’s SEDBUK A-rated
HE boiler. The highly intelligent control package
monitors the energy input from the solar panels
taking into account domestic demand, and
modulates the speed of all the pumps accordingly.
A top up from the boiler will only be initiated if
necessary. These new all-in-one packages will
enable quicker, simpler installation as the solar
circuit is prefabricated, and all components are
perfectly technically matched.
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Jacksons Insta-Gate
Means An Instant
Response
Jacksons Fine Fencing has a gate solution that
provides long term security when it is needed
quickly. Jacksons Insta-Gate is a high security
gate that can be installed and working within 24
to 48 hours of the order. Insta-Gate is available
in two heights (2 metre and 2.5 metre) with 17
different widths for each height. All gates are
supplied with post and fittings. Insta-Gate is
developed from the Barbican range and is available
in a galvanised finish or polyester powder coated
in around five working days in standard RAL
colours, green, black, white, blue or grey. Jacksons
believe that they make some of the toughest and
least susceptible fencing and gates on the market,
but also realise that no system is impervious to a
sustained or violent attack. When this happens
you need to secure your premises quickly. Insta-
Gate is not a short term solution, but a highly
secure gate that is a formidable defence system.
Single leaf gates are supplied with posts, a key lock
and a hold open catch, while the double leaf gates
come with a key lock, two hold open catches and a
centre gate stop.
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New Sound Insulation Gives

On February 12th 2007 MAPEI and the news
Durable Tiled Surface founding Squinzi family celebrated 70 years in
A newly-launched acoustic floor product not only reduces business. In 1937 on the outskirts of Milan,
floors
noise, but actually protects the tiled surface as well, Rodolfo Squinzi founded MAPEI “Material
overcoming one of the major problems of tiling onto Ausiliari Per l’Edilizia e I’industria” `(“Auxiliary
acoustic floors. Schlüter-Systems technical manager Ian Materials for Building & Industry”). The
Knifton says: “To put a rigid finish, such as tiles, over a company originally manufactured paints and
surface that is very compressible, is asking for trouble: coatings until Rodolfo propelled it to success by
usually the grout lines would crack first, then the tiles concentrating on the niche market of adhesives
would crack at the joints and finally debond”. However, for the installation of wall & floor coverings,
Schlüter®-DITRA-SOUND which reduces the impact beginning with adhesives for linoleum flooring
sound of floor constructions (test values according to DIN MAPEI then evolved to produce adhesives for
EN ISO 140-8) was specially designed to ensure that the the installation of ceramics, stone materials,
tiled surface is highly durable. The heavy polyethylene carpet, PVC and wood.
material absorbs much of the impact sound created by The internationalisation of MAPEI began in 1978 with a plant in Canada, then
walking. expansion throughout the five continents continued rapidly. Advocates of a ‘think
globally act locally’ approach, MAPEI ensure that each plant reflects the industrial
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Dr Giorgio Squinzi, Industrial Chemistry graduate and son of Rodolfo and today
manufacturing has increased to include a portfolio of more than 800 products, which
includes adhesives for ceramics, stone materials and all types of wood and resilient
floor and wall coverings, sealants, waterproofing materials, chemical building

Doesn’t your project Dricon® is the only BBA approved

fire retardant treatment for timber.
deserve the best? It forms part of a unique choice
of timber protection systems and
products from substrate preparation and damp-proofing through to industrial
flooring, soundproofing systems, decorative & protective renders and special
mortars, admixtures for concrete and products for underground construction.
The MAPEI group

Happy Birthday MAPEI

services available from Arch to
provide more time and safety in proudly dedicate 5% of
a fire situation. annual turnover and 12%
of their workforce to
research, always keeping – 70 Years Of Success
ahead of technology and
ready for future developments. Pioneers of environmental concern, MAPEI have
spent considerable time and research developing solvent-free products and adhesives
in water-dispersion to lessen their impact on the environment and the product user
and in 1992 became a member of ‘Responsible Care’ – the international chemical
industry’s programme for sustainable development.
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Dricon®, Non-Com® and Flamecheck®

are registered trademarks of Arch Timber Protection.
UniQue timber protection
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news

Durable Opaque
Finish Chosen by
Environment Agency
The Environment coatings
Agency has
specified Sikkens
advanced
technology opaque
coatings for the
redecoration of
the windows at

New Floor At New Cross its Regional Head

Hospital, Courtesy Of Superfloor
Patients and staff at a refurbished wing of New
Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton should be
walking in comfort after the floor surface was
given a characteristically thorough diamond
grinding by Superfloor Ltd to ensure the surface
was smooth and safe to receive a brand new vinyl
coating. Superfloor is one of the UK’s leading
floor preparation specialists. The company was
called in by A M Griffiths of Wolverhampton to
carry out grinding of the existing floor surface
to provide a key for the new floor. The work
formed part of the strip-out and refurbishment
been completely redesigned to state-of-the-art
standards. The 10,000m2 floor area was ground
by around 1mm thickness to remove the existing
vinyl surface and adhesive, together with any
rough concrete and screed underneath to create
the ideal surface on the exposed concrete.
John Gilbert of Superfloor comments: ‘Floor
preparation – in refurbished or new properties
– is essential to the long-term durability of the
top floor surface. Incorrectly ground concrete
can quickly result in peeling or chipping of the
material that is laid over it. Attention to detail
at this stage is crucial.’ The diamond grinding
process, while extremely effective, can produce
excessive amounts of dust. Superfloor always
utilises a vacuum connection to ensure dust is
contained as the work progresses.
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Office in Leeds.
On detailed
examination of
the frames, it
was discovered
that the original timber, underneath many
maintenance layers of paints and stains, was of
extremely high quality and the decision was made,
on an environmental basis, to renovate rather
than replace. Rubbol SB was specified for the
redecoration of the window frames. Its excellent
outdoor performance is based on the use of a
unique siliconemodified alkyd which slows the
weathering process. As a result, it dramatically
extends maintenance cycles to eight years or
more, and in most cases maintenance is required
only three times over a 25-year period, compared
with five or more that traditional coating systems
require. Rubbol SB has superb opacity and
extremely high gloss levels and colour retention.
It is available in a choice of 1624 colours from the
Sikkens 4041 Colour Collection, and a wide range
from the RAL, BS 4800 and NCS collections.
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Conder Cleans Up
Conder Products Ltd has added to its extensive
range of sewage treatment solutions with the
introduction of the new Clereflo ASP series.
The Clereflo ASP is suitable for residential and
commercial projects where mains drainage is not
available and will serve a population range from
6-20 persons. For homeowners and self-builders,
key features include its discreet below-ground
installation, its quiet, odourless operation and
low ongoing maintenance and running costs.
For developers and contractors, as well as being
price competitive, the Clereflo ASP’s compact
design offers a low-cost, easy installation process.
Conder is able to offer a full service and technical
package which can include product support,
installation, commissioning, de-sludging, service
and maintenance.
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Cembrit Blunn’s
project news
Work Of Art
Cladding panels from Cembrit Blunn form an
integral element in one of the world’s largest
public art commissions at the Young Vic in
London. 180 black Cemtone fibre-cement
cladding panels have been hand-painted by
celebrated modern artist Clem Crosby and
installed behind an eye-catching grid to form the
outer wall of the main auditorium. The artist
hand-painted in a deep cadmium yellow the black
panels supplied by Cembrit Blunn. The design is
a constantly shifting surface that transforms the
Maysand’s National appearance of the new building in changing light

Trust Triumph conditions throughout the year. In the evenings,

Restoration and conservation specialist Maysand

completed a year-long contract at Dunham
Massey, after being selected as main contractor
for the project on the flagship National Trust
property in Cheshire. An early Georgian red brick
structure built on top of an original Tudor core,
the current Dunham Massey house dates back to
George Booth, the 2nd Earl of Warrington, who
inherited it in 1694. At the time, the estate was
heavily in debt but Booth dedicated much of his
life to restoring the fortunes of the place and it
stayed in the Booth family until 1976 when both
house and 250-acre estate were bequeathed to the
National Trust. Maysand worked with renowned
conservation architect Andrew Wiles to renew and
re-lead all the box gutters, re-lead the roof and re-
roof the main house — a considerable undertaking
on the grand, 30-room period property. The
£581,000 project took exactly 54 weeks and
finished bang on schedule, to the delight of
everyone involved.
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a soft light will illuminate the panels, making the
Young Vic a sight to behold. Cemtone surface
coloured cladding panels are suitable for a wide
range of external cladding applications including
rainscreen systems, cladding of ventilated
facades, gable, eaves and fascia boards, balcony
lining panels, infill panels and pre-fabricated
constructions. The range is available in any RAL
colour and the high quality factory applied finish
ensures water staining does not deface the panel.
Made out of cement and selected mineral fillers,
Cemtone Cladding Panels are environmentally
friendly, contain no hazardous substances, and no
solvents. Cemtone is a durable, easily maintained
material.
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Sonic Ensure Buying
Tickets Is No Battle
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The famous Sussex esort of Hastings now boasts a brand new Main
Line Station. The station’s contemporary, blue-glass, open plan
design combines a feeling of airy space with a friendly, un-forbidding
atmosphere. To provide a Ticket Office that blended not only with
the modern, blue and white décor but also with the welcoming
ambience of the building, Sonic Windows Ltd. was asked to supply
a window system that would provide secure but friendly contact in
the vital area where passengers and railway staff interact. The Sonic
remit was for three ticket stations, two at regulation height flanking
a low level window for unimpeded wheelchair access. The passenger
has an unrestricted view yet staff are totally secure from thefts and
draughts. The electronic intercom offers clear, undistorted dialogue
and induction loops are fitted to the window frames for the benefit of
hearing-aid users. The central disabled ticket station has a projecting
stainless steel ledge under which a wheelchair will fit and all three cash
trays are recessed into the counters.
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