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Editor’s letter ampus Estate Management magazine would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. This issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news from the industry. Our cover story this month looks at education campuses to world conferences and from the Olympic Games to international air shows, Neptunus has a temporary building for every occasion (see page 2). Next, Jonathan Goss, managing director at Townscape Products Limited, discusses the twin challenges of providing security and sustainability on campus and the innovative street furniture solutions available (see page 20).Elsewhere, Access Control Technologies (ACT) delivers a modern access control system for new DIT campus in Ireland (see page 24). Balfour Beatty Engineering Services needed to work in close partnership with a water treatment company with a proven track record of expertise and service excellence. With this in mind, they chose Veolia (see page 28). Can remote workforce management technology help campus facilities and estates departments survive? A number of recently released reports illustrate significant issues that are changing the face of facilities and estate management in the higher education (see page 32). Water remains a controversial topic in the education institutes. Balancing consumer perceptions of value between bottled waters, filtered and tap is a challenge, and there is a growing movement across the sector to see water differently (see page 36). Finally, Jane White from Huddersfield, has taken up the role of Executive Officer at AUDE (the Association of University Directors of Estates) following four years as Head of Research and Information Services at IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health). Jane has the perfect level of experience needed to deliver the AUDE mission (see page 40).

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02 Cover Story – It’s only temporaryNeptunus has a temporary building for every occasion

06 Product & Industry NewsThe latest news and views on campus

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From education campuses to world conferences and from the Olympic Games to international air shows, Neptunus has a temporary building for every occasion emporary structure specialists Neptunus built its reputation through the short-term rental of accommodation for the events and exhibitions sector.

Its structures have provided facilities at global sporting occasions such as the Olympic Games and Rugby World Cup and at prestigious exhibitions, such as the Farnborough International

and Paris air shows and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

However, in recent years Neptunus has developed its renowned technology to be able to adapt temporary buildings for a limitless range of semi-permanent uses – providing instant solutions to organisations that urgently require cost-effective additional space.

Flexible and versatile, Neptunus’

structures have the capability to meet any challenge –providing accommodation for a multitude of purposes including supermarkets, warehouses, offices, conference centres, sports halls and airport buildings.

The education sector in particular has been reaping the benefits of Neptunus’ innovative space solutions.


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Fontys University in Tilburg, Holland, is famous across Europe for its Academy for Circus and Performance but for years students had been undertaking their studies in a traditional old-style ‘Big Top’ marquee.

The Academy for Circus and Performance Art distinguishes itself from other European circus schools by bridging the gap between classical and contemporary circus. The Academy’s programme includes a mixture of traditional subjects, such as acrobatics, trapeze, juggling and clowning, as well as contemporary subjects comprising mime, movement, performance and working with objects. Additional subjects include set design, multimedia and theatre technology. The art of circus is fed by other art forms, such as theatre, visual arts, dance and music.

The university required a building with the flexibility to cover the total range of subjects within an environment that could accommodate the specialist practical training but could also offer quiet areas where students can study the theory of performance art. Sitting within a busy campus, it was essential for the academy’s new building to be erected and fitted out swiftly and efficiently without interrupting the day-to-day operation of the university.

Students now work in an ultra-modern bespoke training facility which has been fully equipped to accommodate the full range of techniques required during their four-year degree course in becoming a circus artist.

Neptunus erected one of its ultra-modern Flexolution structures measuring over 1,000 square metres to form the sports and training facility. The main sports hall has a height of 10.5 metres with a re-enforced ceiling to bear the weight of sophisticated rigging necessary for hire-wire and trapeze performances. A single-storey extension adjoins the main hall to form classrooms, office space and changing rooms.

It took a six-strong team of technicians just 30 days to complete

the building, which the university subsequently purchased from Neptunus to become a permanent fixture on the campus.

In Germany RWTH Aachen is largest research and technical university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. With over 40,000 students, it numbers amongst its alumni several scientists who won Nobel Prizes for physics or chemistry.

With an increasing number of students graduating year on year, the university wanted to ensure that it had a sufficient number of classrooms to provide an optimal learning environment for its students. To meet this need, RWTH constructed a purpose-built teaching facility to accommodate up to 4,200 students.

On top of this, the university sought a separate auditorium to provide soundproofed lecture facilities for a further 1,000 students on a site located near a railway track.

Neptunus’ technicians created a bespoke auditorium within one of its semi-permanent Evolution structures. Despite being a re-locatable building, the Evolution has the appearance and functionality of a permanent building. Equipped with central heating, air conditioning and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), the structure contains all the features needed to create a comfortable environment for students.

The modular nature of the Evolution allows it to be easily modified or re-

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deployed at any point in the future. At the same time, the aluminium structure is strong, stable and durable - capable of withstanding the harshest of conditions and offering the same safety standards as a permanent building.

Based on a highly technical and innovative design with durable components, the Evolution is suitable for longer-term use. The building comes as standard with insulated, rigid wall panels to retain heat and minimise external noise plus an aluminium space-frame roof for a quick and simple installation.

“The auditorium is situated right next to a train track so we needed optimal soundproof walls,” says the project leader at the RWTH Aachen. “Despite the capacity challenges we want to continue providing our students with the best possible surroundings to assist their education. Neptunus was without doubt the perfect partner to help us with our capacity problem and they provided us with the ideal solution.”

The flexibility and reliability of Neptunus’ products has been again highlighted by the company’s latest high-profile assignment. As the Netherlands took on the Presidency of the European Union for six months from the start of 2016, it was Neptunus that the Dutch Government turned to when they needed additional space.

The company’s creative team have designed and built a state-of-the-art temporary convention centre in Amsterdam where ministers, members of the European Commission and diplomats are holding top-level meetings.

Neptunus took just three months to construct the 8,000 m2 complex behind the walls of Marine Land in Amsterdam on behalf of The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The reusable ‘Europa Building’ consists of six temporary high-tech buildings with conference rooms, lounges, a theatre, interpreting booths and meeting rooms. A stunning ‘void’ has been created in the centre of the roof with an impressive bespoke 150 m2 atrium with full height

glass walls constructed beneath, forming a garden/courtyard area. Exterior walls are decorated with façade decoration and 3D printed benches. The interior has a typical Dutch signature, almost museum-like with false ceilings partially decorated with a cloud print.

Despite the temporary nature of the complex, most visitors will not realise that they are in a temporary building. It took Neptunus’ technicians just three months to build the convention centre, which has been created within three ultra-modern and energy efficient Evolution temporary structures, each linked by covered corridors.

Neptunus was responsible for coordinating the interior finish of the complex in collaboration with a team of subcontractors.

The Netherland holds the EU Presidency from January 1 to June 30, 2016 after which the eco-friendly re-useable buildings will be dismantled for use on other temporary assignments.

Neptunus is a family-run business that was launched in 1937 when founder Anton Eilers discovered a chest washed up on a beach. Inside was an army tent which became the inspiration for the start of his business and the trident

embossed on the chest inspired the name Neptunus. Anton erected the tent for a party. Friends subsequently asked if they could hire it from him – and Neptunus was born.

Today, the third generation of the family is at the helm and the company now operates from seven locations across Europe – Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Austria and the United Kingdom. The company’s reputation has been built around quality and excellence of product with a team of more than 20 creative designers and engineers focused on developing innovative products for rental or sale that are manufactured in Poland. Managing Director April Trasler, who runs the company’s UK operation, says: “Our temporary buildings offer solutions for providing space for virtually any use with our latest generation of structures being more aligned to permanent buildings. As such they can be adapted for a multitude of purposes including supermarkets, warehouses, offices, sports halls, theatres, class rooms and conference facilities.”

n For more information visit www.neptunus.co.uk

The creative arts training facility at Fontys University in Tilburg, Holland

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ulcathene chemical drainage has been installed extensively throughout new science laboratories, which have been developed from a 1930’s art deco style building at the University of Lincoln. The new 5,500 square metre Joseph Banks Laboratories houses the University’s Schools of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Pharmacy. The facility has been designed to offer research, teaching and social space in a single, connected learning landscape. Providing state-of-the-art facilities, Joseph Banks Laboratories will conduct research into molecular biology, tissue biology, bioacoustics and DNA analysis, chemistry and pharmacology. The east wing of the three storey building is dedicated to laboratories, with a mix of 40 small and medium sized research laboratories housed alongside five large teaching laboratories. Contractors Derry Ltd required a reliable chemical drainage system for use throughout the laboratories and with such complex research activities taking place, it was vital the selected drainage system could safely convey the mix of chemical waste that would be emptied into it. Due to the volume of pipework needed for the 45 different laboratories, Derry Ltd selected Vulcathene due to the system’s proven track record in education and research environments, which made it the ideal choice for the project. As a result, a mix of Vulcathene Enfusion and mechanical systems were installed in sizes up to 102mm to carry chemical waste from the sinks in each laboratory to the building’s drainage system in the basement. Commenting on the project, Chris Newbold from Derry Ltd said: “With such a large volume of laboratories on this project, it was crucial the installed system could be relied upon to safely dispose of chemical waste. Vulcathene has a proven track record for laboratory drainage within

education environments and so it was the ideal solution.” Safety is the number one priority within educational facilities and because experiments and research in science laboratories often lead to unknown combinations of chemicals being created, it is imperative that the drainage system can safely transport any chemical concoctions. Vulcathene offers educational and research establishments the reassurance that it has a proven pedigree over many decades in dealing with all manner of chemical waste cocktails from laboratories across the world. Available in sizes from 38mm – 152mm, Vulcathene is a purpose designed chemical drainage system available in two easy jointing methods; Mechanical for demountable joints and Enfusion for welded joints, offering complete flexibility for designers and installers of chemical waste systems. A leading manufacturer of plastic pipework solutions, Durapipe UK has seen its systems successfully installed for building services and industrial applications in projects worldwide for 60 years. Durapipe UK is a proud member of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group (PPG), the leading trade association representing manufacturers and material suppliers of plastic piping systems in the UK. PPG Member companies have a responsibility to the industry to ensure products manufactured meet the needs of the application they are intended for, in addition PPG members fully support compliance with standards so installers and end users can assume BPF membership is a sign of quality assurance and compliance with these standards.

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Bond Bryan’s latest project for the University of Sheffield has just received planning permission meaning work on site is expected to start in 2017 with a 2018 completion. Following the establishment of a Development Framework by Bond Bryan’s Strategic Team, and a successful design competition entry, this third phase of the St George’s Campus redevelopment is the culmination of Bond Bryan’s work with the Faculty of Engineering. The Engineering Heartspacewill sit beneath a dramatic undulating glass roof structure, providing a unique space for the whole of the Faculty. The four-storey atrium, inserted between the Grade II listed Mappin Building and the 1885 Central Wing, will house new highly serviced laboratories, offices and a café, as well as providing a ‘collaboration space’ for students and staff from different departments. A connection to Portobello Street will provide an additional destination on the pedestrian route that links a range of campus facilities including the Students’ Union, the Information Commons (Learning Centre) and the University’s tram stop. The design responds to both the historical heritage of the site as well as the ambition of the Faculty. The contemporary curved

roof design contrasts with the existing formal brick buildings, floating across the tops of the existing roofs and creating a clear distinction between the old and the new. However the design takes visual cues from the Mappin building’s original “Star of David” ventilation outlets with its own interlocking triangular glass and solid roof panels. The proposed new triangular steel tree columns are also deliberately positioned to frame key features of the existing buildings. Matt Hutton, Associate Director and the project’s concept designer said, “We believe that the honesty, of having a highly-engineered roof adjacent to the historic brick walls and slate roofs of the existing buildings, is about celebrating the engineering of both the past and the present, inviting the building user to look at both in more detail. This surely is what renovation and conservation is about, engaging with the user and the wider public, bringing these buildings back to prominence.” The Heartspace development will provide the University with a total gross internal floor area of around 12,400sqm of combined new build, refurbished and reconfigured existing space.

n For more information www.bondbryan.com

Sixth Form Colleges should take advantage of Salix’s simple energy-efficiency funding; before making the ‘inevitable jump’ to Academy status George Osborne’s announcement in the 2015 Spending Review (25th Nov) that sixth form colleges will be able to convert to Academy status has been welcomed across the education sector. This change in funding status gives colleges greater financial control and flexibility – and will also ensure exemption from paying VAT on purchases. However, Energys Group, specialists in energy efficiency retrofit solutions for schools and colleges, is urging sixth form colleges to take advantage of Salix Finance funding before the switch to Academy status is made. “Once sixth form colleges convert to Academy status, they will no longer be able to take advantage of the Salix College Energy Fund,” says Energys Managing Director Kevin Cox. “Educational establishments which have taken advantage of Academy status will find themselves with a greater challenge if they decide to invest in energy measures. For Academies, such projects are typically either self-funded, or an application must be made for CIF Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding. CIF is

notoriously complex to apply for and it is much more difficult to ‘get hold of’ the money,” explains Mr Cox. Energys Group’s message to Principals and Estate Managers at sixth form colleges is simple: Act now to take advantage of their current LEA-funded status and apply for Salix Finance for energy projects. Salix is often the simplest, fastest way to finance valuable energy-efficiency improvements for their future. Energys Group is able to provide assistance with Salix funding applications. Plus, its retrofit technologies, including LED and T5 lighting upgrades and boiler controls, have been installed in 1000’s of schools, colleges and academies. The company has helped the education sector to achieve very significant energy savings – coupled with quick paybacks and world-class technology. Sixth Form colleges that are considering energy efficiency upgrades can contact the Energys Group team for advice and guidance on financing routes and eligibility.

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Bond Bryan gets the green light for the University of Sheffield’s Heartspace


KI Europe’s iconic Postura+ chair’s popularity continues to grow from strength to strength, almost 20 years since its introduction to the UK market in 1996. The classroom chair of choice for the UK’s leading schools, Postura+ chairs are used by millions of students every day - including the girls at the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Burntwood School in South London. Established in the 1950s, the school’s recent £40m transformation was designed by leading architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM). Constructed over a three-phase process beginning in 2011, the distinctive new facilities now host some 2,000 pupils and 200 staff. Working with Portsdown Office Furniture, KI Europe delivered over 2,500 locally manufactured Jet Black Postura+ chairs in two sizes. Howard Jackson, Deputy Principal, Burntwood School comments: “We had already been using Postura+ chairs in our classrooms for a few years, so we were confident they would be ideal in our brand new buildings” After the majority of the works were completed and budget could be allocated to procure new seating for the school’s main hall, the choice was easy. Burntwood’s Site Manager for over 40 years, Kenneth Medlycott comments: “When we needed new chairs for our school hall, we ordered more of the Postura+ chairs that we use in our classrooms. The students find them comfortable. They are durable, easy to set up and re-arrange; and stack neatly when not in use. We are really happy with them.” The stunning new facilities include six new buildings featuring sculpted concrete facades, set amongst a mature, park-like landscape. The new buildings are set across four 4-storey teaching pavilions, a new sports hall and a new performing arts building, which are placed amongst a number of retained buildings (including two by Sir Leslie Martin) to

form a complete and coherent campus, with lawns, squares and a central pedestrian spine. Each pavilion is made up of wide corridors combined with big windows allowing natural light into the building. The regularity of each plan is followed through to the elevation with faceted, precast concrete panels that correspond to a 7.5 metre structural and classroom module; a development of the prefabricated façade work seen at AHMM’s Dagenham Park Church of England School. Portsdown were appointed to carry out the procurement of both the loose and fixed furniture for the new Burntwood School. Working closely with the school, contractor and architect, Portsdown developed the initial design scheme produced by the FFE consultant. The school interior design strategy was integrated with the colours and finishes of the loose furniture to create a harmonious FF&E scheme. Marie Rush, FFE Project Manager for Portsdown Office Ltd, explains: “KI’s Postura+ chair was selected for the Burntwood School project for its durability, aesthetic and warranty attributes. We were pleased to specify such a historically well performing chair, we feel the Postura+ chair is one of the leading educational chairs on offer in the UK.” KI Europe is a local manufacturer of high quality furniture for workplaces and educational institutions. Bringing together good design, advanced engineering and sustainable resources, KI’s products are durable, flexible and offer excellent value. KI Europe is headquartered in London and is part of one of the world’s largest independent furniture manufacturing groups, KI (Krueger International, Inc.). n For more information visit www.kieurope.com

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Allerton High School in Leeds has specified an exciting new integrated carpet from Heckmondwike FB for its multi-faith room. The school required a bespoke design that featured the co-ordinates of a compass to denote the direction for prayer, integrating purple lettering within green carpet to reflect the colour of the school’s logo. Interserve FM contacted flooring contractor Fresco of Leeds which recommended Diamond in Willow from Heckmondwike FB, with purple lettering in Supacord to complement the Supacord tiles that are widely used in other areas of the school. Phil Andrews, Business Manager at Allerton High School, said: “We previously had vinyl flooring in the multi-faith room, but unfortunately the vinyl kept peeling away, due to the underfloor heating. We discussed with our flooring contractor Fresco that we wanted carpet but that it needed the compass points integrated within it. Fresco recommended Heckmondwike FB who were able to create the bespoke design, which looks great!” Diamond is a very popular entrance area solution, featuring a distinctive cobbled effect surface. It is extremely hardwearing and will not ravel or fray. Diamond entrance matting from Heckmondwike FB provides a robust, high performance solution, ensuring areas look inviting for years to come, without high maintenance costs. Sharni Verity, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, said: “Our bespoke design service is becoming very popular with schools, especially for personalising entrances and other areas. Our Diamond entrance matting was perfect for this project as it is extremely robust and will serve the school well for years to come.” Diamond entrance matting from Heckmondwike is suitable for

a wide range of commercial applications from education to public buildings and offices. Diamond is available in a choice of six colours, with the option to integrate bespoke logos and designs. Manufactured in the UK, Diamond offers low maintenance, as well as excellent thermal and acoustic properties.

n For more information on Heckmondwike FB, visit www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Panasonic is set to showcase a new 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE laser phosphor projector, aimed at the education market, at next month’s ISE2016. Utilising the latest DLP™ module for WUXGA resolution and a new-generation of solid-state laser diodes, the PT-RZ570 has a four-segment Quartet Colour Harmoniser colour wheel that reduces energy loss from the light source, boosting perceived brightness and improving colour accuracy. “The PT-RZ570 is a compact projector pitched at achieving an ideal price-to-performance ratio,” said Panasonic Projector Marketing Manager Hartmut Kulessa. “It balances 5,200 lumen brightness, brilliant picture quality, marathon 20,000-hour maintenance-free operation, and practical features which make it ideal for use in mid-size lecture rooms of about 50-student capacity.” The projector is equipped with DIGITAL LINK, which allows video and control signal transmissions using a single-cable connection of up to 150 m in Long Reach Mode, when used together with Panasonic’s optional ET-YFB200G DIGITAL LINK Switcher. A combination of technologies, including an efficient cooling system and heat sink, mean operational noise is just 29 dB in

Silent Mode. The PT-RZ570 is also capable of free 360-degree installation. In addition, dynamic contrast helps achieve 20,000:1 contrast, modulating light output frame-by-frame according to image requirements, for deeper blacks and improved definition. “The combination of these technologies results in picture quality that exceeds that of competitive lamp-based projectors, making text and graphics clear and comfortable for students to view,” added Hartmut Kulessa. The PT-RZ570 ships in March 2016. It will go on show at ISE2016 alongside two further 5,000 lumens projector series. The PT-EZ590 is a series of LCD projectors with exchangeable lenses designed for education or corporate settings that require flexible projector positioning. The PT-FZ570 is a series of LCD projectors with fixed lens a large zoom and shift range, making them particularly suitable for the easy replacement of existing projectors.

n Visit the Panasonic stand at Hall 1 H20 at ISE2016, Amsterdam RAI from 9th–12th February to see a demonstration of all three, or for the full range of Panasonic Visual System products, visit http://business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system/

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A new low carbon teaching building, which was the first to achieve an outstanding rating in the BREEAM 2014 new Construction assessment process, has been shortlisted in the prestigious BREEAM Awards 2016; which showcase some of the finest examples of sustainable buildings from around the world. BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master-planning projects, infrastructure and buildings. Globally, there are more than 500,000 BREEAM certified developments while more than 2.2 million buildings across 72 countries, have been registered for assessments, since it was launched in 1990. The South Lanarkshire College Low Carbon Teaching Building, which was designed by architects, Austin-Smith:Lord from their Glasgow studio, has been deemed to excel in all ten categories under BREEAM which range from energy and waste, to health and well-being. Catherine Cosgrove, lead architect says: “Our brief from South Lanarkshire College was a very simple one – to design a new eight classroom teaching building that achieved a BREEAM Outstanding rating. Construction is one of the three main departments within the College and the Client team wanted to experience every part of the design and construction of a low energy building. They intended to use the process as part of their teaching curriculum, something that worked well for them previously when they built a low energy exemplar house on the campus. “Particular attention was paid to planning methods of post occupancy evaluation. Not only is this monitoring a requirement of the BREEAM “Outstanding” target but it can also be integrated into the construction curriculum. The intention is that the students will play an ongoing role in monitoring and assessing the performance of the building throughout its life.

“It is hugely rewarding to be involved in such an exemplary project which has education at its core,” she adds. With BRE as a project partner, South Lanarkshire College initially developed a BREEAM pre-assessment for the project at inception stage and included this as part of the project brief. Austin-Smith: Lord, working with Will Rudd Davidson and Cundall, developed the design to meet these requirements and making best use of the natural resources of the site. Using a fabric first approach to low energy design, the ground floor, external walls and roofs are highly insulated, along with all windows being triple glazed. All mechanical and electrical services use low energy fittings. The heating is provided by using a ground source heat pump, linked into an underfloor heating system. A photovoltaic array on the main roof provides 9.36 pkw of electricity. The amount of energy generated by the renewable technologies fully balances out the amount needed to run the building. A rainwater harvesting system was used to flush the toilets, along with low water use fittings. A SUDS drainage scheme for the car park allowed all BREEAM credits for water use, including the innovation credit, to be achieved. Angus Allan Depute Principal of South Lanarkshire College said: “South Lanarkshire College has Sustainability as a key aim. All three of the college’s buildings on its campus have ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels to reduce the college’s reliance on energy production from fossil fuels. This new building takes the college a step forward. It has a highly-insulated shell, innovative solar chimneys for ventilation, rainwater harvesting for flushing toilets and a net-zero energy footprint. We are very pleased that it has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award.”

n For more information visit www. south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk

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A key building milestone has been celebrated at the University of York’s new £8.9m Spring Lane teaching building. Main contractor GRAHAM Construction has now completed the structural framework for the building, which is set to open for the new academic year in September 2016. The University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Koen Lamberts was on hand to mark the milestone at a ‘topping out’ ceremony this week. The three-storey Spring Lane building is a landmark structure for the Heslington West Campus and consists of a 350-person lecture theatre and 26 seminar rooms, each of which can house a minimum of 20 students. There is a large social learning space on the second floor for informal solo and group student study sessions. Architects Race Cottam Associates have designed the building to achieve BREEAM Very Good rating. Professor Lamberts said: “First-class teaching has always been one of the fundamental principles of this University and we strive continually to offer our students an excellent learning experience. We aim to provide an environment at York in which students can optimise their academic and personal potential and this exciting new teaching space will help us to achieve that.” He was joined at the topping out ceremony by University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) President Ben Leatham, Head of Estates Development Gary Ashmore, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Students Professor John Robinson, Estates Development Project Manager Sarah Bacsich and senior staff

from GRAHAM Construction. Gary Hughes, GRAHAM North of England regional director, said: “This will add another first-class facility to the University of York’s expanding portfolio, and demonstrates its commitment to providing students with the best possible learning experience. “GRAHAM is a specialist in the education sector and we work with some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious universities, providing a wide range of campus and accommodation new build and refurbishment projects. “This includes the £81m Peel Park Campus in Salford – which is one of the largest student accommodation developments in Europe – the award-winning Heart of the Campus development for Sheffield Hallam University, and more than £20m of refurbishment and modernisation works for the University of Manchester.” Since 2000, the University of York has embarked on an ambitious programme of expansion and renewal to create a 21st-century campus, with hundreds of millions of pounds invested in new facilities and innovative refurbishment programmes. This includes several new buildings on the original Heslington West Campus and a £750m campus extension at Heslington East.

n For more information visit www.graham.co.uk

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For high-end student rooms at a prestigious central London address, 140 all-in-one compact kitchens from Elfin Kitchens have been bespoke specified and installed as part of a new £12 million development, which also involved the preservation of the historic Curtis Green-designed original façade. iQ Bloomsbury, as the development is now known, originally called Bentley House, is owned by The Wellcome Trust and managed by iQ Student Accommodation. Located within the Bloomsbury Conservation area and adjoining a Grade II listed building, project architect tp bennett designed the new development behind a retained and extended façade. Main contractor Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd. managed the demolition of part of the existing building and the new construction of purpose built accommodation at basement, ground and six upper floors, providing 171 student residential bedrooms in a variety of arrangements. Multiple design and specification benefits tp bennett Interior Designer Nicola Paul explains why Elfin’s kitchens were specified for this project: “The white and stainless steel finish of the Elfin kitchens suited perfectly the industrial interior design scheme, which features a grey colour palette interspersed with metallic finishes. They also offered the high specification finish we were seeking for the development“With space at a premium, being able to provide cooking, cooling and storage facilities, in a sleek modular kitchen unit is a huge advantage. From a CAD design perspective too, the ‘drop-in, plug-in’ format of these kitchens eases the design, specification and scheduling processes considerably.” iQ Student Accommodation markets the rooms using a bronze to platinum tiered format according to size and specification, ranging from studios and en suite bedrooms to two bedroom flats.

Tailored to the requirements of this developmenttp bennett, who has partnered with Elfin on four previous large-scale student accommodation developments, worked with the project team to adapt the standard prototype to suit the construction, design and varying specification requirements for this project exactly. Manufactured from hardwearing, powder-coated steel, the kitchens have been configured to incorporate branded appliances such as an Elica cooker hood, Zanussi oven and Gorenje induction hob, Liebher A-rated fridge freezer, with the high specification package also including a Bomann dishwasher. Also specific to this development, a switchboard for the lights has been integrated into the top cupboard to assist with the hotel-style occupancy sensors; designed to reduce energy consumption. Other adaptations include a slightly smaller sink to increase counter space and the position of handles for ease of use.

For added safety, a patented fire suppression system has been incorporated under the cooker hood, which activates and releases across the protected area – a must for high occupancy student developments like this.

Colour matched, one-piece splashbacks add striking design featureEnhancing the overall kitchen design, Elfin has colour-matched the one panel, fibreboard splashbacks, powder coating, with a gloss finish, to four striking colours as specified by tp bennett’s interior designer using the RAL system. The colours selected tie in with the rooms’ noticeboards and depict the different levels: ultramarine blue for the bronze and silver rooms, an orange for gold including the accessible rooms, and green for platinum. Commenting on the kitchens and Elfin’s commitment to the project, Rob Ingram Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd. said, “Elfin’s customer service is excellent, over and above what you’d expect, nothing is too much trouble.” Bentley House was constructed in 1937 to the designs of Curtis Green for the Cambridge University Press as a warehouse store and was acquired by the Wellcome Trust in 1983.

n For more information on Elfin Kitchens visit www.elfinkitchens.co.uk

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The Holy Cross Sixth Form College and University Centre in Bury, Greater Manchester, has a long track record as a specialist ‘A’level centre with nationally outstanding results and includes an equally successful University Centre. As part of its commitment to providing high quality facilities the College has undergone a major upgrade and expansion of its Mary Kelly building. This includes significantly increasing the size of the library to accommodate an increase in students, changing the environment to meet a wider balance of students and additional shelving for increased stock. The College initially approached Demco Interiors, who carried out the original installation back in the 1990’s, to carry out a pre-project consultation which included producing a feasibility plan, design and product specifications. The brief was to design a library space which was both modern in style, but still kept to the traditional needs of a higher education library. Feedback from students showed that they wanted more space to spread out and work and study, more seats and more individual study space. The basis for the design worked with a neutral white and grey base palette, with layers of lime green and berry tones across

seating and other furnishings with small areas of natural wood. Space was planned around creating micro environments, where students could either work by themselves in a ‘heads down’ study quiet environment (study carrels were increased from 16 to 100) while balanced with areas designed for group study. The space also needed to enable students to use their personal devices (BYOD) alongside the College resources, so plenty of usbs and sockets around furnishings, was a priority. The College already had the original Bomefa shelving from the existing library and this was upcycled into the new library. This presented a logistical challenge in detailing which existing elements would be taken offsite whilst the building work was carried out and then brought back to be installed into the new space along with the new shelving runs. All the shelving elements were given new end panels to seamlessly blend the old shelving with the new. The University-style environment was continued with two all-glass, bookable pods, which are proving to be very popular. The flexibility of the larger pod means that it can be used as a library teaching/seminar room. Iain Hazell, Designer, Demco Interiors specified products and furnishings which were stylish and functional with zones of study carrels and fixed IT workstations, for quiet study. A blend of high impact mix and match colours, stylish curves, low lines, textured fabrics makes this library standout as a contemporary learning space. Edwina Salmon, Library Development Manager, Holy Cross College said: “Students, staff and visitors are all impressed with the new library. The feeling of space and the design have produced an area that really is conducive to study, which is also modern, open and welcoming. It’s working amazingly well – so nice to see students walk in and stop and say “Wow”.’ n For more information visit www.demcointeriors.co.uk

Waltham Forest College has chosen a remotely monitored CCTV solution from Chubb Fire & Security Limited to protect students, staff and buildings around the clock. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). With pressure on the public purse, the College looking fora more cost-effective 24/7-security solution, Chubb proposed enhancing the use of its existing camera installation by adding remote monitoring, allowing skilled operators within a dedicated monitoring station to see and respond if an incident occurs. The solution utilises the college’s more than 100 security cameras, enabling operators to control what the cameras see and respond, either by issuing a verbal warning or by calling

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the police. The technology also allows cameras to record video that can be accessed as evidence after an incident occurs. “Chubb’s history of providing security services has always proven positive,” said Mark Cumberbatch, Head of Security, Waltham Forest College. “As we go through a period of cost savings, it is essential that we maintain a tight grip on our security protection.” Chubb also monitors the college’s intruder alarm system and ensures that both the intruder and CCTV systems are fully integrated. Its contract with the college also includes servicing and maintaining all of the security cameras on site. “As part of our ongoing contract, Chubb will replace obsolete equipment with the latest technologies,” Cumberbatch added. “Chubb’s service from installation to aftercare is excellent.”n For more information, visit www.chubb.co.uk.

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When The Royal College of Ophthalmologists decided to upgrade the existing floor of a lecture room, the new flooring system had to be hard wearing, easy to maintain and offer superior acoustics – Sika ComfortFloor was up for the challenge. Located near Euston Station in London, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists was refurbishing and upgrading a lecture room and required a replacement floor that was noise absorbent, easy to clean and would offer long term durability. To meet these requirements, the specification of ComfortFloor Pro, a seamless, liquid applied flooring system from Sika fitted the bill perfectly. Sika ComfortFloor has recently become the first resin flooring system to achieve a BRE Green Guide Rating – attaining an A+ the highest rating available. This will help design teams achieve the highest BREEAM score possible for all project types, minimising the environmental impact of any building. The successful application of 250m2 of Sika ComfortFloor Pro in a dusty grey colour by Sika approved contractor Surtech was completed throughout the lecture room and an adjacent corridor in the college. The team’s surface preparation consisted of diamond grinding the uneven sub floor which was followed by the application of the fast-setting Sikafloor Level 30 mortar at various depths to provide a flat surface to install the ComfortFloor System.

This was following by a layer of Sikafloor 161 primer before the application of the Sikafloor 330 by pin rake. To complete and seal the system, Surtech applied a topcoat of Sikafloor 305W by roller to create a joint free and seamless floor. Available in a range of colours to meet numerous aesthetic requirements, Sika ComfortFloor Pro offers longevity, minimal maintenance and is perfect for applications where exceptional hygiene standards are vital. It can provide a seamless solution for food preparation areas, commercial kitchens, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Combining innovation in product development, the highest standards of manufacturing and technical expertise, Sika’s comprehensive range of flooring solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications will meet and exceed client expectations, industry best practices, and building regulations and legislation. The careful and considered choice of products at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists perfectly demonstrates how the Sika ComfortFloor system can meet the needs of the client with an efficient installation process suitable for the most challenging and innovative new build residential and refurbishment projects. n For further information on Sika’s range of flooring products visit www.sika.com/sika-flooring

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Evolution, the integrated security and fire solutions business, is helping to protect students, staff and visitors at St Hilda’s, one of Oxford University’s leading Colleges. Founded in 1893, St Hilda’s was originally a women-only College until 2008. Its grounds include six major buildings, which contain student accommodation, teaching areas, dining hall, the library and administration blocks, and the Christina Barratt Building (opened in 2001). It also includes the Jacqueline du Pré Music building, named after the famous cellist, which serves as a popular concert venue. Responsible for managing the security at St Hilda’s is Tom Anstey, the Head of IT: “We were looking to replace our existing analogue CCTV system with a more comprehensive IP-based solution with integrated access control,” he explains. “Of course we wanted to protect our students and buildings from unwanted intruders, but we also wanted a system that was unobtrusive, and left us in control. “Evolution was successful in competitive tender, both because of the knowledge they demonstrated and their approach of putting together a complete ‘package’ to include installation, service and maintenance.” Evolution proposed using the Tyco C-Cure 9000 security management system with integrated IP video surveillance from Exacq. A key requirement was that the door controllers, cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) had to be capable of operating over the existing College network. Evolution used IP Megapixel cameras and Power

over Ethernet (PoE) iStar Edge door controllers to complete a successful installation, working closely with the St Hilda’s IT team. Some existing cameras, which were already IP-based, were also successfully integrated with the ‘new’ system to protect the legacy investment. Crucially, the new access system is able to integrate with the College students’ existing ID cards, which now double as access cards as required. Temporary cards can also be produced for visitors, which Tom sees as a significant benefit: “We host regular events, including concerts, and it is important that our visitors feel welcome,” he adds. The system is also easy to use: “It does not require a high level of training for our staff to operate,” he continues, “and this is another advantage.” In terms of installation, the Evolution team had to work around the College timetable to ensure minimum disruption. It certainly worked: “Feedback from our staff was always positive,” Tom says. “They demonstrated good technical knowledge and competence and just got on with the job without getting in the way.” The new system is now very much working as intended: “What we also like is the flexibility and scalability that the new system provides,” Tom concludes. “As we expand, so can the system expand with us to accommodate our needs.”

n For more information visit www.evolutionsecurity.co.uk

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Jonathan Goss, managing director at Townscape Products Limited, discusses the twin challenges of providing security and sustainability on campus and the innovative street furniture solutions available

hen it comes to the built environment, two concerns are currently and quite rightly gaining more attention than the rest – security and sustainability. On the one hand, we have the phenomenon of globalisation which has brought with it great benefits.

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WHowever on the flipside, it has also led to increased security threats across international borders. Tackling this has necessitated the creation of innovative solutions on campus, capable of providing robust security without impacting aesthetics. On the other hand, we see innovation in the built environment that is geared

up to tackle another of the salient issues of our generation – climate change. Government, businesses and organisations across Europe want to make progress towards improved sustainability, which often brings with it reduced costs as well as environmental benefits. We have seen the creation of

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Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM), with 2,219,000 BREEAM registered buildings across the globe. In the UK we’ve seen the imposition of Government sustainability targets for 2025. These ambitious targets require both the construction cost and whole life cost of built assets to be lowered by 33 per cent and emissions to be reduced by 50 per cent. Put simply, driving sustainability through the built environment is a serious business – and that’s no different for university campuses Tackling the twin challenges of security and sustainability simultaneously has the led to the creation of increasingly innovative solutions. This is true of the construction of buildings on campuses themselves and true also in the street furniture industry – where the external infrastructure plays a vital role in enhancing security and sustainability. On campuses in particular, effective street furniture is especially important as it helps both buildings and open spaces with high footfall against security threats

Street furniture’s role on campus As part of the drive towards achieving long-term sustainability on campus and indeed across the education sector, traditional street furniture has been re-imagined. Street furniture infrastructure which adorns university campuses across Europe premises and public spaces is now an asset which must demonstrate strong security and sustainability credentials. It’s no longer the role of street furniture to simply provide just security. At a time when environmental issues are key, it is important for street furniture to adapt to meet these pressing concerns and provide solutions which provide security in an environmentally sustainable way. If we take the traditional bollard as an example, we can see how street furniture is evolving to meet the growing need for improved sustainability. Solutions previously associated only with safety and security now serve to meet the challenges of sustainability which lie at the forefront of urban planners concerns in the 21st century. The advent of solar bollards is an

example of how innovation in street furniture has led to solutions which meet these challenges head on. Adding solar panels to bollards means these traditional street furniture elements can now be utilised for both lighting and security. This is a good example of how the drive towards being green has had a big impact on the street furniture industry and how innovation in traditionally security-based street furniture can play an important role in helping universities eat away at the carbon footprint of their campuses. So how exactly can solar bollards increase sustainability in the built environment? First of all, the solar bollards reduce the environmental costs typically involved with street furniture installation. There is no trenching or cabling required as part of the installation process and, consequently, no need for resurfacing – itself a process which has a detrimental environmental impact through noxious fumes and the transportation of equipment. Once installed, there are both zero


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running costs and zero environmental costs associated with solar bollards. Something which allows them to offer financial and well as environmental benefits. A solar bollard will charge throughout daylight hours and then provide lighting throughout the evening and night. Proximity sensors within solar bollards also serve to increase illumination they provide when approached – an important aspect which can help those on campus feel more secure, especially late at night or during darker winter months. This feature allows solar bollards it to conserve energy and provide stronger levels of lighting when necessary. The evolution of the humble bollard to the solar bollard is a direct example of how the street furniture industry is adapting to provide sustainable solutions increasingly demanded in the built environment as a whole. Capable of providing security and lighting across campus walkways, car parks and entrance and exit areas, the solar bollard represents a marriage of sustainability and security which will characterise campus settings for years to come.

A new sustainable standardMultifunctional items like this are key to helping stakeholders across the education sector achieve their sustainability goals and provide wider benefits too. It is this kind of innovation which will see a whole range of products become not only more sustainable, but also more advanced generally, providing a higher level of performance across a range of areas. As more solutions combining security and sustainability are unveiled, expectation levels will increase, in turn leading to further innovation. This ‘virtuous circle’ is the mechanism through which we will see increasing innovation on campus in the future, leading to the creation of

increasingly high class environments for both teachers and students. As universities look to unlock these benefits, they need not only to consider lecture theatres, libraries and seminar rooms themselves, but also the infrastructure which surrounds them. It makes little sense to build highly-sustainable building only to then surround it with infrastructure without similar attributes. Such a move undermines the sustainability credentials

of the project of a whole and makes it less likely that sustainability targets will be met. With sustainable innovation occurring in virtually every aspect and area of the construction process, it is important not to underestimate the benefits which the restless innovations in street furniture can bring.

n For more information visit: www.townscapeproducts.co.uk

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DIT is one of the largest higher education institutions in Ireland and is made up of four colleges: the College of Arts and Tourism, College of Business, College of Engineering and Built Environment, and College of Science and Health. It is in the process, together with IT Tallaght and IT Blanchardstown, of applying to be designated as Ireland’s first technological university. It’s an exciting time for DIT, that includes its planned migration to a new site in Grangegorman, where it will be consolidating 39 sites, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff.

The new campus, formerly St Brendan’s Psychiatric Hospital, will be a mixture of purpose-built premises and restored 19th century buildings. For its modern new campus, Estates Maintenance Manager, Colm Gillen has rolled out a

wireless access control system from ACT, the ACTpro eLock. The system has already been put in place in the first of the new buildings to be completed.

“We have used ACT products for years. We have their wired access control system in place in all our sites. This is our first time using the wireless system, the ACTpro eLock. We currently have it deployed on 65 doors in our new building. We also

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have ACT’s system on two controlled site entrances, which we can open and close remotely,” explains Colm.

For DIT, security and having a incontrovertible audit trail is a critical part of its access control system. The college has a number of research and science labs that need to be secured with full monitoring. The ACT system is consolidated onto one single database, which means that users only need one card, with pre-determined access permissions, to gain access to multiple locations. For added security, the ACT system can be integrated into Milestone, the CCTV system DIT uses.

“Security is very important for us. We have several areas that are off limits to the general public and other areas that have set access criteria in place. The ACTenterprise software gives us

the flexibility to easily tweak access permissions, as well as making it easy to add new students when the new term begins and to remove past students when they finish with us. For added security, the ACT system uses the Mifare cards, which uses 128-bit encryption. That provides added reassurance,” says Colm.

This is DIT’s first time using ACTpro eLock system, but so far, Colm is impressed. “There are the obvious benefits, such as the more streamlined look thanks to the lack of cables, readers, etc. And the install was extremely cost efficient as there was no need for drilling or cabling, which can take some time. There are some handy functions too like the notifications you get when you need to change the batteries, for example. I look forward to

We have used ACT products for years. We have their wired access control system in place in all our sites. This is our first time using the wireless system, the ACTpro eLock. We currently have it deployed on 65 doors in our new building. We also have ACT’s system on two controlled site entrances, which we can open and close remotely”

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DIT also enjoys a good relationship with ACT. “We’ve worked with the team of ACT for a long time now. We have what you would call a specialised relationship. I know I can call the guys at any stage if there’s an issue or if I have a question. I know that they understand our requirements and I can talk to them about tweaks or recommendations I might have,” says Colm.

Benefits for Dublin Institute of Technology at a glance• New system is scalable; new doors/areas and users can be added quickly and seamlessly• ACT software features multiple modules, providing different levels of control and management• ACTpro eLock system can be integrated with Milestone CCTV

system for added security• Cost efficient installation due to lack of cabling and drilling• Added reassurance that ACT have vast experience working with large scale organisations in Ireland and the UK

n For further information, please visit www.act.eu

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he Client Graphene has been called “the most exciting material of the 21st century”, its properties and full potential are still being discovered but its possibilities appear almost limitless.

Already it is being developed for use in applications ranging from microelectronics to structural engineering and from DNAsequencing to water purification. It’s an allotrope of carbon in the form of

a two-dimensional, atomicscale,hexagonal lattice. It is, effectively, a monatomic thick sheet of graphite so can be regarded as the basic structural element of other allotropes, including charcoal,

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Pure watercarbon nanotubes and fullerenes. This structure imbues graphene with many extraordinary properties: it is about 200 times stronger thansteel by weight, conducts heat and electricity with greater efficiency than copper, it is also a zero-gapsemiconductor, has a specific surface area comparable to that of activated carbon and is almost completely transparent, yet so dense that even helium cannot pass through it. So exciting is the potential for graphene that the Government allocated £70m for graphene research, the result is a £61m National Graphene Institute built, appropriately, at The University of Manchester, where the material was first isolated by Sir Andre Geim and Sir Kostya Novoselov in 2004. £38m of the funding came from the Government and the balance from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The NGI operates as a ‘hub and spoke’ model, working with other UK institutions involved ingraphene research. The 7,800 square metre building houses state-of-the-art facilities, including two ISO Class 5 cleanrooms and two floors of support laboratories.The building services contract for the project, which won the prestigious ‘Project of the Year’ in the H&V News Awards 2015, was awarded to Balfour Beatty Engineering Services. This included the design supply and installation of ultrapure water (UPW) systems for the cleanrooms and laboratories, which they entrusted to Veolia Water Technologies UK.

Key Figures• 12 PURELAB® Option Q across 3 laboratory areas• 7,825m2 building area• 1,500m2 of Class 100 and 1000 cleanrooms

• Supply 3000 l/h ultrapure water• Supply 200 l/h Type 1 laboratory water• Delivered on time and on budget

The Client’s Needs The building is divided into three laboratory areas:• The lower ground floor cleanrooms (32 POU)• The first and second floor analytical laboratories (12 POU)• The third floor chemistry laboratory and furnace room (20 POU) All the laboratory areas require high quality water supplies. The cleanrooms need a total of 3000 l/h of Type 1+ ultrapure water distributed to 32 points of use (POU) – all of which need to meet a customised water quality specification. This specification is based on the ASTM D5127 Standard Guide for Ultra Pure Water used in the Electronics and Semiconductor Industry Type E1.2, but with some parameters at significantly lower concentrations. The first and second floor laboratories have a total of 12 points of use, each with a peak demand of 120 l/h of Type 1 water; NGI wanted these laboratories to be as flexible as

possible, with the possibility to move points of use around the laboratory area rather than having fixed work stations. The third floor chemistry laboratory has 20 points of use with a total demand of 200 l/h of Type 1 water.

ExpertiseTo meet these critical requirements, Balfour Beatty Engineering Services needed to work in close partnership with a water treatment company with a proven track record of expertise and service excellence. With this in mind, Balfour Beatty Engineering Services chose Veolia. Veolia appointed a dedicated Project Engineer to manage the entire project, from concept and front end engineering design (FEED) through installation, testing and commissioning to final validation. Veolia’s Project Engineers use the latest project management techniques, have a broad depth and breadth of market knowledge and expertise. Quality is further assured by using 3D modelling to design the plant layout, conducting site surveys, and creating detailed design documents, which are prepared by expert design engineers.


The SolutionVeolia’s engineers worked in partnership with Balfour Beatty Engineering Services’ team to develop bespoke solutions for each of the laboratory and clean room areas.In the third floor chemistry laboratory, softened water is fed to a Centra 200 standard packaged unit that delivers Type 3 water to a reservoir. This water is pumped through a mixed bed deionisation cylinder to polish it to Type 1 quality, and then on to a distribution loop, to the points of use, with the unused water returning to the reservoir. Veolia’s highly innovative solution provided the flexibility required in the first and second floor laboratories by supplying 12 PURELAB® Option Q water purifiers that can be moved around the area and connected to a convenient mains water supply anywhere in the laboratory, using a special flexible connection device. To produce the exceptionally high quality ultrapure water for the cleanrooms, Veolia’s engineers designed a bespoke plant using state-of-the-art technology as described below.

Process DescriptionUltrapure Water ProductionIn the customised water purification system for the cleanrooms, mains water is filtered and softened to protect the downstream equipment from hard water scale and to increase the recovery of the membrane plant, minimising waste water. The softened water is pumped to the primary deionisation plant which uses twin pass reverse osmosis. The first pass removes 95-98% of dissolved ionic and organic contaminants from the water, 75% of this feed water is recovered in a permeate tank and the 25% waste water is discharged to the rain water harvesting system to minimise water waste, reduce

costs and energy consumption. The permeate is pumped to the second pass reverse osmosis, where the recovery is 90%, and the 10% reject flow is returned to the raw water tank for reuse. The permeate from this second pass reverse osmosis unit is further treated by continuous electro-deionisation to better than 10MΩ.cm resistivity. This is followed by irradiation with ultraviolet light of 185nm photo-oxidising wavelength to oxidise any residual organic matter to carbon dioxide which, in turn, is removed, along with oxygen, by membrane degassing. The resulting purified water is passed to the storage tank. If the tank is full, the water is automatically recycled to the permeate tank.

Ultrapure Water DistributionThe nitrogen blanketed 7,000 litre UPW tank, which is part of the polishing

system, provides a reservoir. The water is pumped from the tank through another 185nm UV photo-oxidation unit followed by two cylinders, arranged in series and containing mixed bed deionisation resin, which carry out the final polishing to 18.2MΩ.cm resistivity followed by a 0.1μm absolute cartridge filter, a UV lamp, operating at the germicidal wavelength of 254nm, and an ultrafilter, which combine to ensure that the water is free from particles and bacterially pure. The resulting UPW is continuously circulated to points of use by a PVDF distribution loop with unused water returning to the UPW tank. Continuous recirculation minimises the possibility of microbiological contamination in the storage and distribution system.

n For more infomation visit www.service.veoliawatertechnologies.co.uk


number of recently released reports illustrate significant issues that are changing the face of facilities and estate management in the higher education. Demands on resources have never been greater, with added pressure to drive down costs and identify efficiencies, while improving the services offered. Moving forward, facilities and estate management teams are already turning to technology tools, such as remote workforce management, to help achieve more from their caretaking, communications, security, cleaning and maintenance teams.

The challenges aheadThe AUDE (Association of University Directors of Estates) higher education estate statistics report is predicting a decline in the number of UK resident 19 year olds over the next decade, reducing the pool of potential undergraduates by between 20 and 25 per cent by 2022 and not returning to current levels until 2030. Elsewhere, Deloitte has also outlined the pressures faced by the facilities and estate management functions within the UK’s universities, not least

the introduction of the new national living wage (Making the Grade 2015: The key issues facing the UK higher education sector). These issues include driving investment while managing expenditure; the adoption of new technologies; and aligning estate strategies with an institution’s medium-and long-term aims.

Remote workforce managementRemote workforce management (RWM) tools have been around for some time – especially in the commercial facilities management arena – enabling employee monitoring by capturing proof of time, attendance and work completed. Now systems are emerging that are proven in the higher education environment to aid performance management and automate time consuming paper processes such as audits, inspections and incident capture, while helping keep personnel safe. By having a single integrated services platform managing a wide range of teams, such as caretakers, communication staff, cleaners, managers and security, economies of scale can be achieved along with the implementation of common

management practices. This can optimise operations by helping improve staff alignment to peak demand and enable demand based resourcing. RWM is evolving with the introduction of cloud based solutions that combine integrated staff scheduling, auditing, incident management and inspections capabilities, so its possible to minimise the IT headaches normally associated with deploying such solutions. This helps to quickly enhance campus services and overcome the operational challenges of employee and contractor performance management, further reinforcing the primary goals of campus services in delivering safety and security across the estate.

Higher education solutions in actionWith such diverse property portfolios, covering libraries, accommodation, lecture theatres, offices and laboratories, universities face unique and complex facilities and estate management challenges. With demand for innovative processes and technology solutions growing, RWM is already starting to revolutionise

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the approach taken by these higher education organisations. RWM is helping campus services take control of its teams, while improving in particular the effectiveness of caretaking teams checking student accommodation. Furthermore, these systems can give university executives instant access to valuable business Intelligence and management KPI’s

Caretaking, communications, cleaning, maintenance & securityBy adopting an intelligent rostering systems, as part of a wider RWM strategy, schedulers quickly view, populate and update shift patterns, to meet changing needs, optimise service delivery and reduce staffing errors. This is about achieving the right staffing levels across operational requirements, while also making the most of stretched administrative staff by streamlining

planning processes. The latest RWM technology also makes it possible to monitor activity to ensure service levels are being achieved by in-house and outsourced teams. Staff simply swipe tags at key locations or on critical equipment to prove they are there and fill out forms electronically to complete audits, inspections or record incidents as they occur. Alternatively for staff without smartphones, call taking software can capture and record the working hours of static personnel based at remote locations. A centralised approach to automating these critical processes within an integrated RWM solution allows each process to take advantage of the scheduling, alerting, MIS and notification tools helping with performance management. Meanwhile, supervisors can use smart forms to simplify and streamline the checks they

undertake to free up time and create an electronic audit trail.

Student accommodation managementWith universities typically having to manage thousands of student rooms and properties, there is huge pressure on caretaking teams to record and collate accommodation inspections throughout the term and to ensure maintenance activities are completed before the next term begins. RWM is helping to schedule these teams and centralise storage of inspections, improving quality and safety whilst ensuring chargeable damage is passed on to the students. During the last weeks of term it is essential that accommodation is inspected as students depart to collect information on the condition of the room or property. This is a hugely time consuming process that is traditionally


undertaken manually, creating a major issue in terms managing the paper forms produced. RWM systems collate all the information through handheld mobile devices, with photographs of any damage, so estate teams can effectively issue any subsequent charges or fines. It is also possible to refer to historical details regarding the state of a room to support the inspection and establish what has occurred. Caretaking teams are also expected to undertake inspections of public areas such as corridors, kitchens, bathrooms and toilets. These typically occur on a monthly basis, so using a combination of intelligent rostering and smart forms, inspections can be scheduled to happen on time and in an efficient manner, with electronically-captured proof of work and details of any issues. With RWM making it possible to undertake comprehensive inspections far more quickly, caretakers have more time to identify potential problems that can then be remedied before they escalate into something far more damaging or costly. Electronically-captured information can also be accessed, with supporting material such as photographic evidence, to quickly resolve and investigate any student complaints and disputes.

Health and safetyTo help safeguard students, teaching staff and other visitors in the event of fire, universities are legally obliged to ensure equipment such as fire extinguishers and fire alarm call point checks undergo regular visual inspections. RWM can ensure appropriate checks are taking place using scannable tags located on fire safety equipment and/or a smart form to capture relevant information. Similar processes can be implemented for other safety equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid boxes. Campus services are also required to prove that staff are following safety procedures before entering into any hazardous situation. Compliance usually involves employees filling out and signing forms to confirm that they have followed company health and safety procedures, but there are particular challenges in terms of ensuring completion and then collation of paperwork. RWM with integrated electronic forms makes it possible to overcome these problems quickly and cost effectively.

Management kpi’s & business intelligence Due to the electronic nature of RWM

it is possible to gather large amounts of data on activities completed. Universities can take advantage of this Big data to analyse trends and provide essential information to improve outcomes and accountability. Data can also be uploaded to other back office systems including billing and payroll, saving time and eliminating mistakes as a result of manual input. To face these many challenges head on academic estates will for the coming decade need to provide a better image for the university, while dealing with increasing wage costs and higher expectations all within a lower budget. Workforce management solutions are already becoming a key component in helping estate management deliver in this ever more challenging environment, with proven technology helping make best use of resources, drive cost reductions and boost service delivery. n The full remote workforce management white paper – With UK Student numbers set to fall by 20 per cent and the introduction of the new national living wage, how can university campus facilities and estate management survive? – can be downloaded at http://smarttask.co.uk/smarttask-in-education/

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Water remains a controversial topic in the education institutes. Balancing consumer perceptions of value between bottled waters, filtered and tap is a challenge, and there is a growing movement across the sector to see water differently.

he construction of water wells in developing countries and supporting the accessibility of clean water for all is a growing force for our sector. And, increasingly, operators are looking to their home provision of water and how they are ‘bringing this to the table. That’s according to David Smithson of Eau De Vie, the industry’s sustainable water brand, which is seeing an increasing demand for alternative solutions to both tap and bottled waters. Together with Campus Estate magazine, he explores some of the issues that are currently dominating the market.

“Bizarrely, the bottled water market is one of the fastest growing in the world. Britain alone consumes 3 billion litres of water a year and the market in the UK is worth over £1.44 billion. Yet as students feel the pressure of rising fees and spirally debt a revolt against bottled water as a sole solution on campus is rising.

“On campuses, where the perceived value is far less and the sustainability issues are more at the fore of purchasing choice, we are starting to hear from caterers that whilst their conferencing clients are happy to

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pay for water on tables’ students are seeking out alternatives for on-the-go purposes – single use PET bottles just aren’t considered acceptable any longer.

“Of course, tap water remains an alternative for some consumers and yet there is no question that chlorination affects the taste, but it’s easier said than done to seek out a tap every time you need a drink!”

So – where is the median between the two; is there a solution that saves money, offers consumer value, delivers good margins and fits into existing infrastructure? A big ask it would seem, but clearly not insurmountable as equipment manufacturers answered this call with large scale integrated

water systems, which are starting to make appearances at universities across the UK.

“And, it’s no wonder when you consider that producing a litre of filtered water costs approximately 5p, compared to an average of 55p for bottled water. You really don’t need to be a mathematician to see how these two solutions stack up against one another financially!”

“As filtration technology becomes more sophisticated, the quality and taste of water is superb. And yes, it can be delivered at a fraction of the cost – a major plus for university caterers trying to balance making a profit against offering value to a cost-conscious clientele.

“There are also a number of

additional cost-saving benefits to be realised in reducing bottled water usage, including potentially huge energy reductions as well as waste management costs of dealing with the both the actual bottle and the packaging that the water will often arrive in. It’s a win-win situation.”

So, why aren’t caterers incorporating filtered water systems on campus?

“Throughout the industry there is an inherent suspicion of the new, as being potentially expensive or a waste” Smithson believes, “it’s understandable; we are all programmed to be resistant to change and ultimately, water is not probably top of the priority list for many operators.

“There is also the belief, that it would be a difficult system to incorporate into existing fittings or that it would be hugely disruptive to install. This actually couldn’t be further from the truth – it’s an incredibly simple system to install.

So, with money saved, the environment protected and customers satisfied the case for filtered water seems to be watertight.

The Eau de Vie fresh filtered water systems come in a range of sizes, from the Point Of Use cooler for filling cups to larger systems which produce up to 150 litres of fresh chilled still or sparkling water an hour. They can be installed behind a bar and are plumbed directly into the cold mains water line (not unlike a large coffee machine). Alternatively they can sit back-of-house in a kitchen or cellar area, where staff can refill bottles behind the scenes. Once installed a system works immediately and simply needs its filter changed every 6 months. Eau de Vie also offers a full range of accessories from the specially designed bottle wash rack to ensure bottles are kept hygienically clean to bespoke printing of a sites logo onto the bottles.

n For more information visit: www.eaudevie.com


Plastic, not so fantasticRecent research from Eau de Vie, found that water sustainability is a key priority for UK students. In a study conducted by YouGov, the leading filtered water manufacturer found 58% of students interviewed agreed that using plastic water bottles is bad for the environment and 85% try to recycle products where possible.

With this in mind, universities should be looking at new ways to combat the unnecessary use of plastic on campus. One way facilities

managers can meet the demand to ‘go green’ is to offer alternatives to bottled water by installing a filtered water system.

Eau de Vie currently work with a number of Higher Education establishments including, the University of Leeds and Cardiff University, to provide students with freshly filtered still and sparkling water at the touch of a button. The Eau de Vie City Unit, for example, uses change-of-state technology to provide premium quality filtered still and sparkling water for students on-the-go.

Specifically designed with the environment in mind, the free standing City Unit replaces the need to buy expensive and unsustainable plastic pre-bottled water. It’s easy-to-use display and dispense design allows staff and students alike to re-fill their own bottles at a fraction of the cost of regular bottled water by using a Eau de Vie pre-paid card.

It’s the perfect option for forward-thinking, environmentally aware universities, who are looking to make savings on the cost of purchasing, transporting, storing and chilling water.


AUDE ane White from Huddersfield,

has taken up the role of Executive Officer at AUDE (the Association of University Directors of Estates) following four years as Head of Research and Information Services at IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).

With 10 years’ experience managing estates at Leicestershire County Council, Jane has the perfect level of experience needed to deliver the AUDE mission. Jane’s passion for facilities will be fully utilised when providing AUDE expert opinion and advice on the planning, development

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In her new position, Jane will organise the annual AUDE conference and help deliver a wide range of support to university directors of estates. These include developing and maintaining a strategic plan in order to ensure a professional, innovative, efficient and effective university estates and facilities sector.

Jane White, AUDE Executive Officer commented: “I am absolutely thrilled to be starting my new role at AUDE. I’m looking forward to utilising my career to date in Facilities Management, coupled with my experience in research and development, to excel as the AUDE Executive Officer.”

Sue Holmes, Association of

University Directors of Estates and ‎Director Of Estates and Facilities Management at Oxford Brookes University, commented: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Jane on board. Her extensive Facilities Management experience will be invaluable over the coming months and years.

With the increasing demand for high quality university facilities, brought on by the increase in tuition fees, it is more important than ever to ensure AUDE provides the highest level of support for university directors of estates.”

The university sector has faced many challenges over the past year and continues to face an ever more competitive market. The recent AUDE ‘Higher Education Estates Statistics

Report 2015’, details the challenges and impacts of the estates of the higher education sector. The sector has a total income of £28 billion (an increase of £1 billion from last year’s report), which is the equivalent to the annual spend of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills and eight billion more than the annual Government spend for Northern Ireland.

The work AUDE does is especially important when taking into this ever changing Higher Education landscape. Tuition fees have trebled and students are now expecting more and better value from their university experience. There is also greater competition and flat lining income for Estate Directors to take into account. In this environment, AUDE’s Executive Officer plays a critical role in organising, promoting and showcasing industry best practice especially around driving efficiency, increasing commercial income and saving money whilst improving services.

University facilities are so much more than just a university’s buildings. Estates are one of the university’s largest assets – from strategic management, capital planning, facilities services such as cleaning, security and maintenance services through to space planning and management, legislative compliance, car parking, traffic management and asset management, university facilities really do play a big role in all aspects of a student’s time at university.

At present the pool of available students is decreasing, and will continue to decline for a further six years before the number of 18 year olds starts to rise again. Institutions are now able to set their own size and recruitment objectives and attracting UK and overseas students will continue to be an important part of some institutions’ strategies.

The student experience is inextricably linked to the quality and effectiveness

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of the estate. Protecting capital spend and persuading governing bodies to continue to invest, is going to require careful thought and debate so that inward investment continues and the estate remains on the agenda for all nationwide institutions.

In April 2016, AUDE will be hosting

its annual conference, bringing together Directors of Estates and Facilities from universities across the UK to discuss the main issues facing the sector in Higher Education. In line with its aims of supporting members to run university estates so that they are professional, innovative, efficient

and effective; the AUDE conference provides an opportunity for members to come together and share best practice through networking opportunities and a stellar line-up of speakers.

As AUDE Executive Officer, organising the yearly event will be one of Jane’s key focuses, alongside supporting university directors of estates in developing and maintaining strategic plans. This year, the University of Exeter will host the conference Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 April.

A key highlight of the conference includes finding out the AUDE award winners. The Awards showcase sector achievements and allow everyone to learn from knowledge of the very best practice taking place in Higher Education institutions today.

n http://www.aude.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/aude-awards-2016/

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The Club Car product portfolio includes commercial utility vehicles, multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, and rough-terrain and off-road utility vehicles. As a division of Ingersoll Rand – world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and energy effi cient environments – Club Car is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, and is proud to be on the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies.www.clubcar.com

KI manufactures well-designed, durable furniture for the business and education sectors. Providing unsurpassed expertise, KI is a leader in producing award-winning products that are tailored to suit the individual. The company manufactures furniture that creates inviting, inspiring and effi cient environmentswww.kieurope.com

HID Global is the leader in providing access and ID management solutions for the delivery of secure identity. HID Global is focused on creating customer value worldwide with technology-based access solutions, issuance solutions and logistics technology solutions. HID is selected more than any other brand in the convergence of physical and logical access control. In addition,the company develops, manufactures and markets ID components, products and services deployed with nationalID and e-passport programmeswww.hidglobal.com

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Paxton Access Ltd is a leading manufacturer of electronic access control systems. From its inception Paxton has aimed for engineering excellence. This means designing and manufacturing intelligent and innovative products that are fit for their purpose. We have become a market leader through our constant efforts to exceed the expectations of installers and system users. The company has been profitable and enjoyed considerable growth every year since 1993.www.paxton.co.uk

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Samsung Techwin manufactures a wide range of professional Visualisers which collectively offer a solution for virtually any application including schools and other education establishments, tele-conferences, seminars, medical environments, boardrooms and courtrooms. The company promotes its products throughout Europe via an extensive network of professional AV distributors.www.samsungpresenter.com

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TimeKeeping Systems, whichwas founded in 1986, is a leading manufacturer of data collection products. Guard1 Plus and The Pipe have been accepted as the preferred and recommended guard tour products of many large companies. As a result, we have had the opportunity to work with many of the largest companies in the security industry. Our customers set a high standard and much of our success has come from working to meet their expectations. www.guard1.com

SALTO understands that new working practices means security has to continually change and evolve. With this in mind, SALTO has developed a wide range of innovative products such as the SALTO Virtual Network and XS4 access control platform, while our electronic escutcheons, wall readers and on-line and off-line control units now control security access for a growing range of end users from airports to hospitals, banks to government buildings and universities to hotels. www.saltosystems.com

UNITE Modular Solutions designs, manufactures and constructs fully fi tted volumetric modular units to form permanent, multi-storey buildings for student accommodation, hotels, residential, social and affordable housing and military accommodation. Modern methods of construction (MMC) deliver commercial and environmental benefi ts to ourclients and society at large and are key to our business philosophy. www.unite-modular-solutions.co.uk

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Ferno, based in West Yorkshire, exports to more than 150 countries worldwide and is recognised as a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of patient-handling equipment. Our range of emergency rescue equipment and evacuation products are made for all eventualities, designed, developed and built to tackle the most demanding of jobs. www.ferno.co.uk

LapSafe® Products the pioneer of the UK’s first ever laptop storage and charging trolley, has been providing the education sector with safe, secure and value for money solutions to manage mobile ICT for more than a decade. LapSafe® Products manufacture the most extensive range of charging products on the market and can provide quality solutions to meet every need and budget. Every solution exceeds British safety standards and is independently CE Certified and built to last. LapSafe® are proud to support British manufacturing by continually manufacturing their products in the UK.

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DSX manufactures integrated solutions for the access control and security industries. Based in Dallas, DSX designs all software and hardware in house. The company motto is: ‘Integrated Solutions and real world applications are what we do best.’ DSX products are sold worldwide through a network of factory-trained dealers. Dealers are located in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin and South America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and the Pacifi c Rim, and Nigeria amongst others. www.dsxinc.com

Bosch Security Systems offer an extensive portfolio of innovative, high-quality, ergonomic products and systems for security, safety and communication. Our product range includes video surveillance systems with state-of-the-art IP-solutions, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, fi re detection and evacuation systems, security management systems, paging and personal security systems and public address and conference solutions.www.boschsecuritysystems.com

The Club Car product portfolio includes commercial utility vehicles, multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, and rough-terrain and off-road utility vehicles. As a division of Ingersoll Rand – world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and energy effi cient environments – Club Car is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, and is proud to be on the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies.www.clubcar.com

KI manufactures well-designed, durable furniture for the business and education sectors. Providing unsurpassed expertise, KI is a leader in producing award-winning products that are tailored to suit the individual. The company manufactures furniture that creates inviting, inspiring and effi cient environmentswww.kieurope.com

HID Global is the leader in providing access and ID management solutions for the delivery of secure identity. HID Global is focused on creating customer value worldwide with technology-based access solutions, issuance solutions and logistics technology solutions. HID is selected more than any other brand in the convergence of physical and logical access control. In addition,the company develops, manufactures and markets ID components, products and services deployed with nationalID and e-passport programmeswww.hidglobal.com

Honeywell Security Group delivers the newest innovations, technologies and products. Honeywell is driven to maintain its position as an innovator and leading manufacturer, and invests continuously in R&D. Each of the product ranges regularly delivers new features and technological advancements, while maintaining a familiar user interface and backwards compatibility for easeof installation. Honeywell is a world leading security business.www.security.honeywell.com

NGS GS is a professional gritting company with professional equipment and professional staff. We are not limited to vans and tow spinners like so many companies out there, neither are we reliant on a salt supplier, as we are salt importers and suppliers in ourown right.www.nationwidegrittingservices.co.uk

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Samsung Techwin manufactures a wide range of professional Visualisers which collectively offer a solution for virtually any application including schools and other education establishments, tele-conferences, seminars, medical environments, boardrooms and courtrooms. The company promotes its products throughout Europe via an extensive network of professional AV distributors.www.samsungpresenter.com

We are Smartstreets. Designers and manufacturers of unique, award winning gum and cigarette litter bins, pocket ashtrays and quick install bike parking. We deliver cleaner, tidier, more welcoming urban spaces by targeting micro litter and other environmental issues in completely new wayswww.www.smartstreets.co.uk

Showsec has a reputation for high quality, customer focused delivery of professional event security services. The company combines unrivalled experience with innovative training programmes, strategies and operational procedures to provide the highest standards of service in the industry. Showsec’s experience incorporates consultancy, crowd management, festival security, local authority and public events, sports ground stewarding, exhibition security and private party security.www.showsec.co.uk

TimeKeeping Systems, whichwas founded in 1986, is a leading manufacturer of data collection products. Guard1 Plus and The Pipe have been accepted as the preferred and recommended guard tour products of many large companies. As a result, we have had the opportunity to work with many of the largest companies in the security industry. Our customers set a high standard and much of our success has come from working to meet their expectations. www.guard1.com

SALTO understands that new working practices means security has to continually change and evolve. With this in mind, SALTO has developed a wide range of innovative products such as the SALTO Virtual Network and XS4 access control platform, while our electronic escutcheons, wall readers and on-line and off-line control units now control security access for a growing range of end users from airports to hospitals, banks to government buildings and universities to hotels. www.saltosystems.com

UNITE Modular Solutions designs, manufactures and constructs fully fi tted volumetric modular units to form permanent, multi-storey buildings for student accommodation, hotels, residential, social and affordable housing and military accommodation. Modern methods of construction (MMC) deliver commercial and environmental benefi ts to ourclients and society at large and are key to our business philosophy. www.unite-modular-solutions.co.uk

Thorlux Lighting The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of the F.W. Thorpe plc Group. The company now operates from the group’s modern 14,410 sq m self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England. Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural, commercial, fl oodlighting, industrial, hazardous area and tunnel applications. www.thorlux.com

Walker Modular With over 35 years of expertise in designing, manufacturing and servicing modular and traditional build projects, Walker Modular is at the forefront of this rapidly expanding sector. Walker Modular is the largest pod manufacturer in the UK for student accommodation projects. No other bathroom system can provide the range of benefi ts Walker Modular’s pods offer. Quick, effective, robust and hygienic – our pods offer many years of unfading use in this toughest of environments.www.walkermodular.com

www.siemens.com/security-solutions

The challenges of an ever increasing urbanized world need answersThrough intelligent security solutions with Siveillance, we help make the world a safer place.

Today, half of the world‘s population lives in cities. On a global scale, there is a growing demand for reliable security solutions that keep people safe and secure. In addition, keeping critical infrastructure secure and operational, such as airports, subways and utilities is vital for businesses,

Answers for infrastructure.

governments and society. With our innovative and user-friendly Siveillance™ portfolio we help customers achieve their desired level of security and peace of mind – providing them with intelligent solutions to protect people, goods and the environment worldwide.

Come & see us!September 25 – 28Hall 3.0, Stand 309

Weatherite Building Services Limited originally formed in 1972, has over 40 years experience in the design, project management and installation of all aspects of building services, including commercial kitchen ventilation systems, air conditioning installations, cooling for Data Centres & Comms Rooms, heating systems, chiller replacement programmes and all aspects of M & E works.www.weatherite-building-services.com

DSX-Europe LTD | Unit 41 Mountheath Industrial ParkPrestwich MANCHESTER M259WB UK | 44(0)[email protected] | www.dsx-europe.com

DSX-USA | 10731 Rockwall RoadDallas, TX USA 75238-1219 214.553.6140 | [email protected]

• Backwards Compatible Architecture

• Alarm Text Message/ E-Mail Notification

• Hot Swap Redundant Communication Server

• High Level Elevator Control Interface

• Integrated Wireless Locksets

Quality. Reliability. Integrity. The Security Professionals’ First Choice.

www.dsxinc.com

DSX Access Systems, Inc.• No “Per Seat” Licensing In System Pricing

• LAN/WAN Compatible

• Smart Card and Biometric Integration

• Unlimited Access Levels Per Cardholder

• Integrated Photo ID Badging

• Backup SQL Server

CREATING THE FUTUREOF SECURITY . . . TODAY

The Security Professionals’ first choice for today’s security infrastructure, from one room to multi-location complexes around the world. Our reputation is based on a time-honored tradition of rock-solid quality, premium reliability and the integrity of DSX and our network of factory-trained, authorized dealers and support.

When you are staking your reputation on a solution - choose the most powerful and intelligent access control systems in the world, choose the total security relationship with DSX.

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