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...insideFeatures9 Graven Images New Eco-Hotel Launched in Nottingham, with Contemporary Designed by Graven Images10-11 UBM Built Environment Ecobuild is back at London’s ExCel on Tuesday 5th March - Thursday 7th March12 Francis Landscapes Between Two Worlds - A modern day Sumerian temple is home to a television station, and can be found in the most unlikely of places18-19 Formica Group Laminate is a key design feature in Espai Ridaura, Spain21 Hörmann Michael Schumacher to drive sales for Hörmann24 Reynaers Certification Drives Sustainable Energy Efficient Systems32 Eleco Elecofloor’s Speedy Installation Wins £12m Residential Contract50 Rigisystems Rigisystems on the right trach at Paddington Station

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4 - 5 KREOD - Kebony As the international spotlight falls on London this summer a new architecturally-striking sculpture - KREOD - was unveiled on 18 September 2012 at Greenwich Peninsula.

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Diary Dates4th - 12th May Grand Designs Live - ExCel London19th - 21st May May Design Series - ExCel London25th - 27th June CIH Conference & Exhibition - Manchester Central Convention Complex

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KREOD London’s newest architectural landmark unveiled at Greenwich Peninsula

As the international spotlight falls on London this summer, a new architecturally-striking sculpture - KREOD – was unveiled on 18 September 2012 at Greenwich Peninsula.

KREOD forms the centrepiece of the busy public space, Peninsula Square between the Emirates Air Line and The O2 Arena – the official venue for the London 2012 Olympic Gymnastics, Basketball Finals and Wheelchair Basketball.

The brainchild of Chun Qing Li, Managing Director of Pavilion Architecture, KREOD is an innovative architectural sculpture, organic in form, environmentally-friendly and inspired by nature. Resembling three seeds, these three 20m2 pods combine through a series of interlocking hexagons to create an enclosed structure that is not only magnificently-intricate but secure and weatherproof. KREOD functions beautifully both as an architectural landmark and an imaginative exhibition space – its three pods can be combined in a variety of configurations or installed as free-standing forms.

Using state-of-the-art parametric design tools and digital fabrication,

KREOD brings together some of the most talented designers,

engineers and innovative materials to challenge current thinking

and showcase sustainable and forward-thinking building methods.

Structural engineers Ramboll UK worked alongside geometry

consultant Evolute, AR18 and Tensilefabric to deliver this unique eye-

catching structure.

Constructed of Kebony - the award-winning sustainable alternative

to tropical hardwood and preservative treated wood – the

wooden structure of KREOD is durable, resistant, sustainable,

environmentally-friendly, easily-maintained and beautifully aesthetic.

KREOD is the latest UK showcase for Norwegian Global Cleantech

100 company Kebony AS, which is rapidly becoming the choice of

leading architects, builders and developers.

Commenting on the launch of KREOD, Chun Qing Li, Managing

Director of Pavilion Architecture says:

“Architecture is our passion; KREOD

pavilion is a great showcase

of a

sustainable and forward thinking building method in the digital

age, offering a new way of thinking, designing, engineering, and

construction.

KREOD pavilion considers the environment and the lifecycle of the

design work; the choice of material is a simple, honest, eco-friendly

Kebony timber. KREOD will become an indoor/outdoor feature i.e

office meeting pod, garden feature or bike shed which is a sustainable

way to extend the life of the pavilion beyond the exhibition.”

Jan Terje Nielsen, Marketing Director of Kebony comments:

“We feel privileged to have worked in a team with extremely skilled

young architects to demonstrate Kebony`s abilities in such advanced

architecture. We are confident that the KREOD pavilion will be a

movable landmark on the London architectural scene, and also that

the extreme shapes will be recognized on the global arena.”

KREOD will be located next to Peninsula Square, between Emirates

Air Line and The O2 at Greenwich Peninsula until 14 October 2012.

Following this, KREOD will be popping up at high-profile locations

across the primary locations within the city of London.

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TRITON’SWATERPROOFING SYSTEMS NOW ON NBSNATIONAL BIM LIBRARYStructural waterproofing systems, green roof componentsand ground gas barriers from Triton Systems are nowavailable as BIM objects on the NBS National BIM Library. Triton is the first company in the waterproofingindustry to offer architects and specifiers the opportunityto download these types of system for insertion directlyinto a building model.

Triton’s business manager, Kevin Dodds, said “BIM is thelatest generation of building design so it was a logicalstep for Triton to become involved. We are known in theindustry for our provision of high quality technical support whether that be on- site expertise via our fieldtechnical sales team or the materials available at our website or through the RIBA. We are simply offering architectsand other specifiers the level of service they have come to expect from Triton Systems.

Triton’s BIM objects include a range of cavity drain membranes for structural waterproofing which meet BS 8102Type C, pumps and drainage systems for use with cavity drain membranes, integral and barrier concrete waterproofingsystems which meet BS 8102 Types A and B, ground gas barriers and drainage and water storage membranes foruse in green roof construction. Triton’s BIM objects can be accessed at www.nationalbimlibrary.com/tritonsystems

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ANCON BRINGS LOW ENERGY FIXING INNOVATION TO ECOBUILD 2013STAND NUMBER N11102012 Queen’s Award Winner, Ancon, has chosen Ecobuildto showcase the latest innovative structural !xing solutions that are helping to change the way that sustainable low energy buildingsare designed and constructed. Solutions on show will include low thermal conductivity cavity wall ties, such as theAncon TeploTie, an innovative basalt-!bre tie used in many groundbreaking low-energy developments; and new Stai!x RT2 275mm, the !rst high thermal performanceType 2 stainless steel wall tie to enable the use of 150mm wide insulated cavities inmulti-storey low energy construction. Also featured will be a range of Ancon Thermal Breaks. Visitors will be able to discuss recent developments with the UK’s leading brick manufacturer Ibstock, who, with a range of over 500 bricks and rainscreen claddingsystems, will be joining Ancon on the stand.For further information Tel: 0114 275 5224Email: [email protected] Web: www.ancon.co.uk

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GLASS TILES TOFALL IN LOVEWITHSolus Ceramics introduces the exciting new Glassheart range, a luxurious and elegant glass tilethat can be applied to both wallsand !oors.The tiles are individually handcrafted by master glassmakers, andfeature a transparent glass castwith a vibrant colour transplantedbeneath.The tiles have a smooth but rustic texture similar to that of set moltenglass and o"er a unique #nish that is sure to inspire and delight.The range comes in a number of shapes including hexagons andsquares, and more unusual rounded shapes and arched pieces. Manydi"erent sized pieces are available including two hexagon options.The tiles are available in 18 eye-catching colours such as orange, blue, violet and green and a range of metallic options.Each tile retains an individual artisan #nish with unique brush marks beneath the glaze.Glassheart is the ideal tile to create simple or complex patterns and designs and is well suited for creating feature focal points or interestingborders.For more information contact Solus Ceramics:T: 0121 753 0777E: [email protected] or visit: www.solusceramics.com/

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NEW ECO-HOTEL LAUNCHED IN NOTTINGHAM, WITH CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS DESIGNED BY

GRAVEN IMAGES

The University of Nottingham’s first four-star hotel venture has launched, with stylish, contemporary interiors designed by Graven Images. Set in 330 acres of lush landscapes and adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre, the Orchard Hotel is an eco-friendly purpose built venue designed for both business and leisure visitors.

The £20 million hotel is equipped with photovoltaic panels and energy-efficient systems to help reduce carbon emissions and maximise the use of natural sources of energy.

Throughout the interiors, Graven Images has introduced a contemporary design, which complements the bold exterior by RHWL Architects. Features and materials used reflect the immediate natural surroundings, with extensive use of timber, a warm colour scheme of earthy tones across all furnishings, and wallpaper produced from photographs taken of the neighbouring woodland.

Highlights of the 202-room hotel include a spacious and multi-functional lobby housed in an impressive atrium flooded with natural light. Within this space are several geometrical pieces of furniture; a reception desk made of English oak; a library; and a freestanding bar situated

between the reception area and the 120-seat brasserie-style restaurant.

Public areas across the ground level have been embellished with art and crafts designed by independent artists discovered at an exhibition held at Nottingham’s Lakeside Arts Centre. Along with various objects, such as books and plates, several collections of intricate pieces were especially commissioned to represent the hotel’s ethos, natural surroundings and location.

Among the selected works for the hotel reception area are 25 illustrative ceramic and photographic pieces designed by award-winning Nottingham artist Anna Collette Hunt. Her work for The Orchard Hotel includes unique wall plates and dishes, some of which are inspired by natural history. These pieces are complemented by a series of hand-made plates and jugs with nature-themed motifs by Ken Eardley, a ceramics specialist with a background in textiles.

Finally, Sarah Thirlwell’s hand-turned wooden pieces complete the selection of commissioned artwork on display at The Orchard Hotel. Placed in the library, her vessels and vases are

made of recycled yoghurt pots and reclaimed materials. The traditional methods implemented, the materials used, and the contemporary aesthetic fit particularly well with the hotel’s style and sustainable context.

Founding Director Ross Hunter commented:

“Our vision for The Orchard Hotel was to create a contemporary, upscale venue suited to the social and working needs of the nearby East Midlands Conference Centre, located at Nottingham University.“The main concept of the design was to relate the interiors to the surrounding parkland of Nottingham University campus, one of the largest and most attractive in the country, and to complement the sustainable architecture of the hotel. At the same time the interiors needed to be accessible and hard-working, supporting the social and functional needs of this most international of Universities.” “For the final touches, we worked with a selection of artists to produce decorative pieces reflective of Nottingham’s longstanding arts and crafts culture”.

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Join the industry at Ecobuild this yearand discover what the future holds.

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Ecobuild is back at London’s ExCeL on Tuesday 5th March – Thursday 7th March with a blitz of new speakers, features and attractions hosting thousands of visitors and servicing the needs of hundreds of

companies exhibiting their products and services at the world’s largest sustainability event.

More than a dozen interactive attractions, many featuring live demonstrations, will give the opportunity to see the latest products and techniques in action.

Attractions include:

Solar HubThe Solar Hub takes a new direction this year, demonstrating best practice and lessons learned from across

the UK’s commercial solar PV market.

Visitors can check out an exciting showcase of exemplar installations from the UK and beyond, from the most basic to the more unusual and, most importantly, the results being achieved.

Future Materials GalleryThink scientists in lab coats and beakers bubbling away, the new Future Materials Gallery will bring the world’s latest building technologies together in a futuristic showcase to educate and inspire the next

generation of architects at Ecobuild 2013. Witness mind-blowing innovations such as self-healing concrete, self-coloured solar panels, translucent concrete and an exclusive presentation of graphene, the thinnest

material ever created.

Evolution of LightBrand new for 2013, visitors can take a journey through the history of light with Ecobuild’s ‘Evolution of

Light’ feature in association with Photonstar. Taking centre stage within the feature area, a comprehensive seminar programme will cover the most pressing business issues affecting the lighting industry. Free to

attend, the education sessions will be led by top lighting designers and manufacturers.

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BETWEEN TWO WORLDSThis modern day Sumerian temple is home to a television station, and can be found

in the most unlikely of places: the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. A model of minimalism,

this modern garden creates a tranquil and peaceful environment for employees and

clients alike, while also exuding a Babylonian aura of style and luxury.

Before embarking on this project there was one simple precondition: to make the

lobby an integral part of the garden. As such, the relationship between the garden and

the building were to be central to the entire project. The entrance is a glass box that

extends from the building and reaches into the Japanese inspired green minimalism

of its garden. Crowning this lobby is a roof garden to guarantee that no green space is

lost, and allowing it to merge with the garden in a three dimensional way.

As the headquarters of a major TV station, the building is host to hundreds of people

who work there, as well as visit it on a daily basis and their only access in is through the

garden. Creating mazelike pathways and avoiding a straight and overly efficient walk

permits this relatively small garden to unfold and whisper its secrets as wanderers

stroll through. It also defines and reinforces the relationship between the wanderer

and the garden, and between the garden and the building, reinforcing the relationship

between two worlds.

Graphic and manicured, the plants resemble that of architectural features in their

precision, geometry and color. They dot the landscape and accompany the visitor

to the lobby, where two truncated pyramids with water reflecting surfaces seem to

welcome and leave visitors with a sense of awe walking between the Tigris and the

Euphrates.

Overall, the true luxury of the Al-Sumaria headquarters lies in its green space. The

location of the building was chosen precisely for its access to a garden, and a full

understanding that a well-designed green space is a

true luxury in today’s hustle bustle of the corporate

world. The creation of an entrance to the work space

that is serene and soothing proves that landscaping

can truly improve the work environment.

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2007Landscape Architect: Mr. Frederic Francis Interior Designer: Mr. Claude Missir

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Bathroom & Kitchens

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Formica®Laminate is a key design feature in Espai Ridaura, Spain

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Michael Schumacher to drive sales for Hörmann

Michael Schumacher is the new brand ambassador for the Hörmann Group. The most successful Formula 1 driver of all time and Europe’s no.1 for doors and hinged doors have now agreed on a long-term cooperative partnership. Michael Schumacher will seek to make the Hörmann brand even more popular as the representative of the family-owned company.

“We are delighted to have Michael Schumacher, ¶�ÌÄÇÁ¹�ÇºÃÄÌÃº¹�¶Ã¹�ÌºÁÁ�Çº¼¶Ç¹º¹�Ĳ¼ÊÇº��¶È�a Hörmann brand ambassador,” says Martin Hörmann, Director of the Hörmann Group. “For years, Michael Schumacher has stood for success, ambition, experience, enthusiasm for technology and family values – and therefore goes perfectly with a family-run company such as Hörmann.

“Michael Schumacher embodies everything that makes Hörmann a powerful brand – dedication, reliability, continuous progress and uncompromising quality. “Given this ·¶¸À¼ÇÄÊÃ¹�� ¶Â� ¸ÄÃĲ¹ºÃÉ� É½¶É� ¢¾¸½¶ºÁ�Schumacher will give additional impetus to the business activities of our partners around the globe,” says Martin Hörmann.

¢¾¸½¶ºÁ� ¸½ÊÂ¶¸½ºÇ�¾È�¶ÁÈÄ� ÄÃĲ¹ºÃÉ�¾Ã�É½º�ÃºÌ�partnership: “I have known the Hörmann brand since the start of my motorsport career. Even the industrial sectional doors at our go-kart track in Kerpen are from Hörmann.

As Hörmann continues to grow the involvement of Michael Schumacher will help to accelerate awareness of the Hörmann brand and its high quality values.

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EASY SECURE DOOR ! IN PROFILETo celebrate their 21st year in business, leading Gloucesterbased aluminium door and window manufacturer CDWSystems launched a new product into the market in2012– the ‘EasySecure’ commercial door.The EasySecure door is an evolution of one of CDW’s best-selling products, the Sapa Stormframe Easywaydoor. Developments to security and performance meanCDW Systems will be the only fabricator in the country to manufacture EasySecure, giving their trade customers adistinct advantage over the competition.CDW Systems modi!ed the Sapa Easyway door, in conjunction with Sapa whoare the systems company, to make it even more secure and high-performing. Any hardware can be !tted to the new door in order to o"er extended customer choice and improve its security credentials,while a co-extruded bead makes the glass more secure within the door leaf.For further information –T: 01452 414853F: 01452 41486

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Brio Single Run O"ers Zero ClearanceBrio, the leading architectural sliding and foldingdoor hardware manufacturer, has developed awide range of !xings for exterior and interior sliding timber doors with its Single Run portfolio.Now the company has added an option to therange to make #oor to ceiling sliding doors more streamlined.Floor to ceiling sliding doors and shutters are becoming more and more popu-lar in various environments. However, to achieve the modern minimalist lookyou need unobtrusive hardware that can be discreetly hidden from view. Brio has risen to those challenges by o"ering its Single Run 100 top hung systemwith a Zero Clearance option. Single Run 100 Zero Clearance hardware allowsminimal gaps between the door panel and hardware, o"ering a pleasing aesthetic !nish on #oor to ceiling installations.All Brio Single Run systems o"er quiet !nger-tip control through the combinationof track pro!le, precision bearings and nylon tyred wheels.For more details on the BRIO product range visit –www.briouk.com

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SENIOR’S ‘NBS PLUS’ REGISTEREDSenior Architectural Systems are now integrated intothe NBS Product Speci!cation Service under SectionL10. Allowing Speci!ers to select registered manufacturer’sproducts, NBS Plus o"ers a quick and e"ective way ofcompleting speci!cation clauses using Senior’s extensive range of Fenestration Systems.The wide range of Windows, Doors and Curtain Wall Systems from Senior’s are available in various material pro!les which include, High Performancethermally broken Aluminium, ‘Hybrid’ – an Aluminium Timber Composite Pro!le System, and Senior’s latest ‘Fibre’ system, these pro!les are produced using the latest GlassFibre Pultrusion Technology.

Further information can be found on the company’s website www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk or by phoning 01709 772600

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SIMONSWERK TECTUS HINGESOver 5,000 SIMONSWERK award winning TECTUS hinges,model TE 528 3D satin stainless steel, were !tted through-out the 2012 London Olympic Village venue, primarily incorridor areas to ensure harmonised aesthetics for athletes by concealing all the electrical ducting and service piping behindjib door panels manufactured by Leader#ush Shapland.TECTUS hinges are completely hidden from view and pro-vide perfect door alignment and a #ush !tting clean line design. Created forsafety, with minimum pivot gaps to prevent !nger injury, these maintenancefree, 3D adjustable hinges were an ideal solution for this prestigious Olympicproject. Now the Games is over work has started on the refurbishment devel-opment programme to create around 1,400 a"ordable homes and again SIMONSWERK high quality, fully concealed TECTUS 3D hinges have been speci!ed and will be !tted to doors throughout the new scheme.

TECTUS – “Winning” Hinges E: [email protected] T: 01215222848

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ALUMATHERM !36MM SLIM MEETING RAILFROM CLEARVIEW WINDOWS LTD The slimmest of meetingrails preferred by customersand local planners is just36mm, giving more glassarea, less frame and is closeto the original wooden boxsash window look. Cleverprofile design and bondedglass to the sash gives incredible strength. Within themeeting rail is a radical box and ‘T’ design resisting deflection or bow.The Alumatherm design is a culmination of over 50years experience in aluminium sash windows and continuous research and development. More featuresinclude a retractable parting bead (UK first) and 45°Puttyline external sash finish, replicating the originalsash window.

ALUMATHERM … AS AUTHENTIC AS IT GETSFor further information Call:

01778 347147Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.clearviewgroup.co.uk

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RAINWATER HARVESTING FROM POLYPIPE

Rainwater harvesting involves collecting the

free resource that rainwater represents,

storing it and pumping it to the point of use

when it’s needed. Instantly, the need for

mains water is dramatically reduced. So are

water bills. Rainstream from Polypipe

Building Products is predominantly targeted

at domestic installations but can be used in

light commercial applications too. Rainwater

harvesting can replace up to 50% of

household mains water consumption, and

up to 85% on commercial installations.

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NEW RAIN WATER DIVERTER DRAWS A BIGGER CROWD Rain water recycling specialistsGutter Mate announces thelaunch of their best ever rain water diverter. The national Green Appleand Hertfordshire Green Awardwinners have worked hard topack even more water e!ciencyinto their diverter. For the cost saving and environ-mentally minded, the new diverter handles a substantiallygreater "ow and #ts larger down-pipes than before. It’s much moree!cient and accommodating. Thetop section now handles roundpipes up to 80ml and square pipes up to 75ml with ease. In fact, it suits most downpipeswithin the UK – and beyond. With an automatic over"ow and a mesh insert for #ne #ltration,this really is the answer for top water recycling and e!ciency. The Gutter Mate 2 rain water diverter is the perfect addition to rain water harvesting systems.Using the #ne mesh insert allows saved water to be used inside the home (such as washingmachines, toilet "ushing) as well as outside (car washing, garden irrigation). Search for GutterMate online. For further information call Haydon Robinson on 0800 035 2286 or visit www.guttermate.co.uk

YEOMAN RAINGUARD HELPSBRING HOUSE BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY

Yeoman Rainguard, the market leaders in rainwa-ter systems were brought in to help bring aderelict property back to its former glory.Yeoman Rainguard 125 x 100 MOG Aluminium XL Gutters and 100 x 75 XL and 75 x 75 XL pipes(which matched the originals) in Black were supplied for the house and also for a lodge andrefurbished garage located in the grounds.Anita Mitchell explained: “There were also somedecorative ear bands with a "ower motif on theoriginal fall pipes, which at one time had been anattractive external feature and we were keen toreplicate, which Yeoman Rainguard did success-fully and we were pleased with the end result.”For further details visit www.rainguard.co.uk, or email [email protected]

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A GREATER UNION NOWHAS A COMMERCIALANGLELeading taps valves and fittings manufacturerPegler Yorkshire is introducing a new and im-proved version of its Union Angle Valve that isused in its Thermostatic Mixing Valves. Thegrowing value these products are now pre-senting in the UK Health Care and commercialmarket is supported by the convenience forservicing and maintenance at the point of use. Pegler Yorkshire has experienced huge suc-cess amongst specifiers and installers with itsPrestex Thermostatic Mixing Values since their launch three years ago. Attributed primarily to featuressuch as inlet port protectors which prevent debris entering the valve prior to installation and a uniquebar code for production trace ability and quality tracking. The company is now utilising this knowledgeand understanding of market requirements by including an additional feature in its new Prestex TMVUnion Angle version. Angle valves allow for the supply of hot and cold water to the Prestex TMV and boast standard featuressuch as isolation for water supply, non- return valves for prevention of cross flow, removable filters forprotection of the sensitive thermostatic element and test points for use when pressure and temperaturemeasurements are required. Plus the union angle TMV valve allows flexibility in the connection with a360 degrees rotation. The newly introduced Union Angle TMV boasts an additional feature - a locking capability in the closedposition. The main advantage for this addition is that water supplies can be turned off and secured sothat they cannot subsequently be turned on and therefore exposing the risk of scalding or even waterwastage when the TMV is being serviced or replaced.This new valve developed by Pegler Yorkshire offers real benefits for installers, while at the same timeproviding for ease of maintenance. The locking function can be particularly useful in the commercialsector, where preventing unauthorised operation of the valve can also be a factor.“Thermostatic Mixing Valves with Union Angle Valves are a popular product in the industry but byincorporating this new feature into our already highly engineered valves I believe installers and specifierswill certainly see the additional benefits,” said Pegler Yorkshire Product Market Manager Barrie Plant.For further information about any of Pegler Yorkshire’s products call 0844 243 4400, [email protected] or visit www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk


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FloodSax® On The Flooding FrontlineWhen flooding strikes either inside or outside you have little time to act.

But now families and businesses can have instant protection with FloodSax® that are transformed from being as light as a pillowcase to as tough and heavy as sandbags within minutes.

FloodSax® are manufactured by Yorkshire company Environmental Defence Systems Ltd www.floodsax.co.uk, email [email protected] or phone 01484 641009

Save LivesWhen Hurricane Sandy struck the USA in October 2012 it sent anhorrendous amount of debris heading for homes and people. Just lookat how this wall of FloodSax® (right) held back a colossal amount ofwater and debris that would have devastated homes alongside the RiverDelaware close to New Jersey.

Save MoneyThe damage caused by any kind of flood can be astronomical, describedby insurance companies as “the thief who takes everything in its wake”as insurance claims from floods are typically 30 times greater than fromburglaries. That’s an awful lot of money, likely to send your insurancepremium spiralling and it could mean you even struggle to get floodinsurance again.

Save SpaceThe beauty of FloodSax® is that they come vacuumed-packed so can bepopped in the smallest of spaces – in a car or on a fire appliance. A boxof 20 FloodSax® which can be carried by one person and moved in acar is the equivalent to a pallet of 20 sandbags that would need aforklift to shift and at least a van to transport.

Save MessWhen flooding strikes it’s powerful enough to send water back up intohomes from sewers, flooding bathrooms with filthy water. Just oneFloodSax® popped down the toilet prevents this. Simply place themunder a leaking pipe or appliance such as a boiler or washing machineand let the FloodSax® absorb all the water.

Save PropertyFloodSax® have proven to be highly effective as they give instantprotection from flooding, leaks and spills. Just 30 of them built as a wallprotected £360,000 worth of equipment at this warehouse (left).FloodSax® can be used as highly effective barriers to stop water gettinginside homes or businesses, but can also be used as barriers to divertwater away from properties and into drains or water courses such asstreams and becks.

Save Clean-upSandbags can deteriorate over time and eventually fall apart unlikeFloodSax® which are clean, dry and easy to store. Sandbags can also bemessy to clean up after the floodwater has subsided.

Save The EnvironmentFloodSax® don’t need to use the earth’s natural resources such as sandand after they’ve been used can be simply and easily disposed of swiftlyin landfill sites where they will decompose over time.

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The V-Tec Beam consists of a steel lattice girder cast onto a concrete foot. The beams supportin!ll blocks, mesh reinforcement and a structural screed to provide a potentially lightweight suspended "oor.V-Tec is unique in o#ering a "oor beam engineered on the Rachl Girder principle. This tech-nology provides a combination of bene!ts unobtainable from any other system.There are many reasons why Design Engineers and Contractors choose V-Tec:Cost E!ectiveProvides a simple and inexpensive solution to a wide range of technical requirements in bothNew Build and Refurbishment.FastAn extremely fast method of providing an insulated poured in-situ concrete "oor or base-ment cap.VersatileWide spans: Cantilevered spans: Extreme design geometry: Progressive collapse provision.MultipurposeCan be used at all "oor levels in almost every building type. A straight forward approach tocapping basements and Green Roof construction.Areas of useCommercial BuildingsResidential & HousingCivil Engineering BridgesFor furthet information Tel: 01580 767705 or visit www.v-tec.gb.com

JOHN BODDY TIMBER LTD

With over 78 years experience, John Boddy supplies the joinery and furniture trades. Selectfrom a vast range of hardwoods including certi!ed. They o#er full machining facilities forjoinery work, mouldings, pro!les, skirting and architraves, ex stock or to client speci!cation andoak beams for restoration work. Solid hardwood "ooring is manufactured on sitesupplied !nished or un!nished and end matched.Engineered "ooring is available including a handcrafted range. Flooring can be supplied in arange of colours and special e#ect !nishes suchas fuming. Internal batten door kits in a range ofstyles and timbers are a popular range.

Telephone Sales: 01423 320204 web www.john-boddy-timber.ltd.uk

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“Failure to build to the Salford standard will impose amassive unnecessary burden on national energyresources that will be carried forward well into the nextcentury.” So said Report No. ED 179/59 published bythe Energy Efficiency Office in 1987 on pioneering ener-gy-saving house building in Salford. Yet 35 years later,this ‘Salford standard’ has gone largely unseen andunused, and it has taken a new report – The Salfordlow-energy house: learning from our past – to revealthe opportunities that are still being largely overlooked.

With the industry busy working towards the near-zero-carbon demands of the forthcoming Code for sustain-able homes, the rediscovery of this pioneering work carried out in 1976 has surprised many. The brainchildof Dr J E Randell at The University of Salford, and J M A Hoyle, an architect with Salford City Council, the revolutionary houses have since been shown to requirean energy consumption about 25% of that of the generalUK housing stock and less than 60% of current BuildingRegulations.

Central to their design is a high thermal capacity internalstructure protected by an insulated, well-sealed envelope. The high thermal mass is provided by constructing internal walls of dense concrete blocks withbeam-and-block suspended concrete floors. The resultis a thermal capacity about four times the norm,enabling maximum use to be made of incidental gains,reducing temperature fluctuations and permitting arange of heating strategies. This contrasts with lightweighthouses, such as most timber-framed structures, that

can have a thermal capacity around a quarterof traditional values and so can suffer largetemperature variations.

Initially, the Council built a pair of two-bedroomsemi-detached houses, followed by a prototype terrace of four houses and twoflats. After detailed monitoring, they wenton to build a further 200 or so dwellings.Unfortunately, changes to housing policy inthe 1980s brought the number of homesbuilt by local authorities to an effective stopand so the City Council built no more. Butelsewhere in Salford, a private builderadopted the design for a small estate ofabout 50 flats and houses and a local housingassociation incorporated the principles in asheltered housing development.

Thirty-six years later, it seems strange thatthe Salford experience did not become widelyknown and was not implemented to any

extent by the private sector even though the excellentperformance was publicised by a 1987 report and anarticle in Building Services and Environmental Engineerin 1979. A possible explanation for this can be found inthe anecdotal evidence from contemporary privatedevelopers that it was difficult to sell the houses withoutcentral heating installed, as potential buyers consideredthat they lacked an essential amenity.

With these timely reminders from Salford, housebuilders are reassessing designs. At the same time, the

Precast Flooring Federation is renewingits drive to expand the use of precastconcrete flooring to all levels of thehouse-building industry. Combined withblockwork internal partitions, precastflooring adds to the thermal mass alongwith the additional benefit of excellentacoustic performance.

Home is where the heat isGeorge Pickard, FCIOB, of the Precast Flooring Federation gives a timely reminder

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For more information about Stramit’s ElecoFloor® visit www.stramit.com

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Hunter Ceiling FansA Hunter ceiling fan is stylish,comfortable and energy saving.It can provide a valuable pointof interest in a room. Suitablefor the home, office, restaurantor anywhere that a fresh gentlebreeze is needed. In winter by

running in reverse they willmake big heating savings.

Available in over 40 models.

The Hunter Fan Company Ltd.01256 636 509

www.hunterfan.co.uk

A PYROCLASSIC FIRE IS ONE OF THE CLEANEST, MOST EFFICIENTWOOD FIRES YOU CAN BUY. As well as providing a reliable, renewable source ofheat, you can also use the cook top plate to boil thekettle, slow cook a casserole, roast a joint and evenbake bread. Pyroclassic’s exterior powder coatedpanels are available in 100 di!erent colours and, once installed, if you areupdating your décor or fancy something di!erent, it is easy to change thecolour of the interchangeable exterior panels. Pyroclassic is available as eithera dry stove or a boiler stove with a ‘wetback’ system, which provides hot water. For further information visit: www.pyroclassic.uk and for details of your nearest retailer, contact Pyroclassic Fires on [email protected].

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Jetmaster’s slimline, wood and multi-fuel Inset Stoves…presenting the 18i, 60i and 70i. Innovative, high-efficiencywood burners and multi-fuel stoves.Hand-built in Britain, Jetmaster’s Inset Stoves are clean-line,contemporary stoves made with a solid steel construction andguaranteed for 5 years. The 18i and 60i come with Defraapproval for burning wood in smokeless zones and the 70i givesyou a wide fuel bed for a truly panoramic view of the fire. And because of our powerful PureBurn technology the glassstays clean and burns with a blazing fuel efficiency of up to 85%.

Jetmaster Fires LtdT: 02380 629513 E: [email protected]

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AIR CONDITIONING ADVANCEMENT AT QHOTELS LTDQHotels, the four star hotel chain, has upgradeda number of rooms withthe latest climate controltechnology. After trials attwo hotels, an environ-mentally friendly, com-pact system supplied by Servcool has been installed at the ChesfordGrange Hotel located inWarwickshire. A rapid response was required to provide air conditioning for Olympic footballteams who stayed at QHotels’ Chesford Grange Hotel. The Servcool Easi!tClimatrol 07 Heat Pump and Air Conditioner system was selected and in-stalled in 105 rooms. Trials at QHotels’ Nottingham Belfry and Hellidon Lakes preceded the order:these con!rmed low capital cost, rapid installation and reduced down-time. Commenting, Phillip King, Director of Property for QHotels said:“We have been impressed by both the performance of Servcool’s climatecontrol system and the speed of installation. Rooms were upgraded at arate of six per day and, as each installation was completed within a day,without the need for redecoration, we maintained room availability. Servcool, which has specialised in supporting the hotel industry for overtwenty years, has expertise supplying Easi!t Climatrol products to the sec-tor. Key product features include simple plug in to a 13 amp electricalsocket and a sealed refrigeration unit. Maintenance is also straightforwardwith !lters checked, cleaned or replaced as required.For further information Tel: 01454 414141 or e-mail [email protected]

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Just what the Doctor Ordered! We are delighted to announce the successful completion of a stunning project atThe Royal College of General Practitioners HQ in central London.The project required the installation of glazed ventilators in to a near-flat structuralglass roof. Delta’s Solution Team designed the resulting scheme using Lumeraventilators linked in to the building BMS. The project has been heralded a successby all with our client “delighted with the final solution”.

High fliers at Delta! – At Delta we like a challenge. How do you transport 40Eura ventilators to the roof of a 7 story Shopping Centrein the heart of bustling Milton Keynes without the use ofa crane?Our client faced an impossible 16 week delay due to therequired road closure permits. Delta’s solution was rapid– charter a twin engine Squirrel helicopter to lift andplace the vents to their rooftop positions (pictured left) –reducing our clients schedule from 16 to 2 weeks. Another innovative solution by Delta’s team!At Delta Ventilation we provide our clients with Smoke

Control and Ventilation System Designs to meet every brief, however challenging. The design & supply of our solutions is where we have a wealth of experience, knowledge andproven expertise.

Together with our manufacturing partners, The Brakel Group, we have access to aworld-class portfolio of smoke, fire and day-to-day ventilation products to meet andsupply every system design requirement. Add installation and service to Delta’s life saving solutions offering and you’ll understandhow we are able to meet the wide ranging needs of all our clients; reliably, professionally and with a depth of industry knowledge, technical know-how and an innovative design approach that is second to none.

www.deltavent.com

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Future fires are actively seeking retail partners, if you require further information about this aspect of our development please ring us on

01709 581168

For further information please telephone: 01709 581168

www.futurefires.co.uk

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BAILEY ARTFORMLAUNCHES‘LANDSCAPE FORMS’DESIGN-LED STREETFURNITURE An inspiring new collection of design-led street furniture fromLandscape Forms has beenlaunched in the UK, by Cheshire-based Bailey Artform. Aimed athelping landscape architects andspecifiers to enrich outdoor publicspaces, the award-winning Landscape Forms product rangecombines innovative urban design with functionality and sustainability to create aspirational and effective landscapearchitecture.Bailey Artform is at the leading edge of integrated landscapedesign and can offer a single supplier solution, from projectconception to completion. As exclusive UK distributor and installer of Landscape Forms products, including the groundbreaking Metro 40 collection, the company is set to open upnew innovative and forward-thinking urban design possibilities for landscape architects and specifiers. Landscape Forms street furniture products include design-ledseating, chairs, benches, shelters, bollards, waste bins andadvanced LED lighting, all of which have been hand-picked tohelp architects and specifiers bring their visions to life. Manufactured utilising recycled content aluminium and steeland FSC-certified timber, they are suitable for installation in a broad spectrum of outdoor urban environments, includingthe leisure, retail, education, commercial, new constructionand renovation sectors.For further information on Landscape Forms and the Metro 40collection, contact Bailey Artform on 01625 855909 Email [email protected] or visit www.baileyartform.co.uk

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Phoenix Lifting Systems LtdAccess LiftsPhoenix Lifting Systems designs, manu-factures and installs platform lifts for the lessabled, within a wide variety of properties.The company specialises in producingstandard, cost-effective models, as well asbespoke lifts for more prestigious sites.Platform LiftsThe Rise is a highly versatile lift, suitable forboth internal and external applications.The Utility Lift was the original lift designedby Phoenix.Non-standard platform sizes can beproduced to meet specific requirements. Lift ControlsAll landing and platform lifts have vandal-resistant, 40mm raised, tactile buttonsmounted on stainless steel faceplates.Manufacture and SafetyPhoenix lifts are tested and approved to theMachinery Directive 2006-42-EC, CertificateNo. MC01.010. They also fully comply withBS 6440-1999, EN81-41, Part M and the DDA.External lifts are manufactured fromstainless steel and powder coated formaximum protection from the elements.Full site surveys are carried out, and complete builders’work drawings are prepared for client approval.

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J H MillerDecorative Lighting Specialists

Exclusive Italian

Lighting to the Trade

[email protected]

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IVOLT STATE!OF!THE!ART VARIABLE VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION UNITElectrical equipment is designed tooperate most e!ciently at 220V,whereas the average UK voltage is242V. The iVolt is a state-of-the-artvariable voltage optimisation unitthat monitors incoming voltage,lowering and stabilising it to reduce energy consumption andslash bills by <20%.

With clients including Morrisons, Gatwick, East Midlands Trains and Booker, iVolt hastaken the industry by storm not only because it o"ers greater savings than #xed VOsystems, but thanks to its unique IRT Energy Monitor. This patented technology enables users to track their electricity use – and energy savings – accurately, in realtime, from anywhere in the world.

iVolt also manufactures a VO system designed especially for new-builds, o"ering aneven faster return-on-investment for anyone wishing to improve their carbon e!ciency and keep energy costs to a minimum.For further information visit : www.ivoltsystems.co.uk

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Kurt Faustig KGKraillinger Str. 12, D-82131 Stockdorf/Munich, GermanyTel: +49(0)89 89 56 31-0 Fax: +49(0)89 89 56 31-72Email: [email protected] www.faustig.deWe are manufacturers of a wide collection of exclusiveCrystal Chandeliers, small and big ones, traditional styleand modern. We create also currently special makes. Ourreference list covers about one hundred top hotelsworldwide. Beyond that we have manufactured threetimes the hugest chandelier in the world, one of them10.2 x 19.5 m.

N E X T G E N E R AT I O N

Halers is adding to its range of adjustableLED down lights. Complete with mains dimmable driver and available in white andsilver #nishes, the HALERS H4 FF is by far themost compact LED replacement to halogen.

Boasting over 600 lumens at 4000k and partL compliant, even at 3000k, the H4 FF o"ersexcellent quality, light out put and peace ofmind with its free 7 year extended Warranty.

The start of the next generation.

For further information call :Collingwood Lighting Tel: 01604 495151 Fax: 01604 495095 Web: www.collingwoodlighting.co.uk


NEW £28M ACADEMY LIT BY LUXONICLuxonic Lighting has supplied the completecontrols and lighting solution for the SirRobert Woodard Academy in West Sussex,which is a new architectural landmark inLancing. The £28 million new build, which replacedthe old college, is a state-of-the-art learningfacility that has allowed the expansion ofthe academy from 1,100 to 1,400 students.Luxonic has supplied products for both theinterior and exterior of the buildings, fromcommunal areas to the academy’s specialistperforming arts facilities.The goal of sustainability which has underpinned thisproject is apparent in the choice of materials, heating,lighting and controls. Luxonic contributes to thisthrough the use of energy e!cient lighting and controls, carefully devised and manufactured to haveminimal environmental and social impact.Luxonic was responsible for the lighting design, luminaires and controls throughout the entire academycomplex. Luxonic’s understanding of a client’s require-ments led to their speci#cation by M&E consultants Balfour Beatty Engineering Services. Lorenzo Burns, Design Manager at Balfour Beatty, said "Luxonic has provided competitive lighting solutions for dozensof our schools in London and the South East region. The supply chain relationship with Luxonic is representative of how partnering between companies should work. Luxonic are a valued extension to oursite teams on each project, where the focus on our client’s expectations and delivery of the project is key."Across the academy, the lighting choices re$ect the learning environment in which they are used. Luxonic has provided lighting and controls that through their specialist functions contribute to e"ectiveand comfortable learning spaces.

Further information is available from Luxonic Lighting on 01256 363090, By E: mailing [email protected] or by visiting the company’s website at: www.luxonic.co.uk


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Timber Composite Cladding Offers Eco-friendly Credentials

Stuart Burns, Director of Dura Composites, looks at how

investing heavily in environmentally-friendly materials at the

outset has minimised the impact of the downturn over the past

few years.

There are cynics that said that a timber composite could not be

as green as natural wood but this simply isn’t true.

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every once in a while.

The eco-credentials of Dura Cladding were a selling point

for Darin Shaikly, Managing Director of Lanswood Ltd, when

specifying products for his Lanswoodpark development in

Essex: “The use of high-end, eco-friendly and sustainable

building materials has been at the heart of this project right

from the very beginning. That’s why we were so pleased to hear

about Dura Composites and team up with a supplier with such

world-leading sustainability credentials.”

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by the need to create a sustainable and ‘green’ product.

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STEADMANS DELIVERS NEW WAREHOUSEFOR NATIONAL HAULAGE COMPANYLeading one-stop-shop building products manufacturer Steadmans has supplied materials for anew warehouse at Robert Summers Transport in Leven, Fife.The national haulage company now bene!ts from a new 240 sq m storage space,thanks to Leven-based installer J B Developments. The building comprises 565 lin-ear metres of Steadmans’ AS35 80mm insulated panels in ocean blue to the roofand walls. The company also supplied over 400 linear metres of purlins, as well as ahost of cold rolled products, including "ashings and galvanised gutters. A range of Steadmans structural material was also used on the project, includingeaves beams, struts, ties and sag bars.Jeremy Beaumont, owner of J B Developments, commented: “We !rst used Steadmans over 25 years ago and they’ve remained our preferred supplier eversince. We continue to work with them for the majority of jobs, as they’re able to provide us with all the products that our projects require and, most importantly,they deliver them when you need them.For further information call 016974 78277email: [email protected] visit www.steadmans.co.uk

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RigiSystems in the Space AgeThe new 1,800 sq metre Aerospace Technology Centre at Nottingham University provides a dedicated research and information exchange facility within the Institute for Aero-space Technology.It also provides a showcase for RigiSystems Ziplok standing seam profilewith MicroZink finish in a roof to wall application which perfectly com-plements the space age nature of the project. MicroZink provides allthe performance benefits of aluminium with the aesthetic appeal of atraditional zinc roof. The coating even changes colour and gloss overtime in almost exactly the same way as pure zinc, yet in all other respects the profiles behave in the same way as standard aluminium.For further information and technical advice, contact RigiSystems Ltd on: 01905 750500 – www.rigisystems.org Enq No. 181


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Protecta, a leading supplier of passive fire protection solutions, has embarked on an extensive test programmeto ensure that its products are fully compliant to the latest stringent UK standards. The company's three core

products; EX Mortar, FR Acrylic and FR Board have all received full certification in the last month, along with complementaryproducts such as collars and wraps that were tested as an integral part of the penetration seal testing. Both these initial tests andthe planned twelve month programme of testing of the wider range will be carried out by Exova Warrington fire. By the end of theprogramme it is envisaged that another 24 products from the range will have been awarded full certification.Commenting on the certification programme, Dave Oram, International Sales Manager at Protecta, said; “The majority of our productsalready carry full European test certification. By investing in this additional programme of rigorous testing we will give specifiers,contractors and installers complete peace of mind and the knowledge that the products they are using not only meet, but in manycases exceed, the minimum performance requirements. There is no room for compromise or uncertainty when it comes to fire protection.”“To date we have only tested a few products from Protecta's range for CERTIFIRE Approval but from the results obtained and in viewof what I have seen in the laboratories this appears to be a robust and high performing range of products that will be a welcome ad-dition to the UK market,” commented Chris Johnson, Principal Certification Engineer, Warrington Certification Limited.In addition to the high performance of the products tested to date there is an added cost benefit to installers that comes from theease of installation which reduces the amount of labour hours required on site. Examples of the recent test results include:

! EX Mortar achieves EI 120 with steel pipe 219mm diameter at a depth of 50mm(most other products require a 100mm depth).

! FR Acrylic achieves EI90 (E240) on cable penetration 14mm diameter, from one side only! FR Board achieves EI240 with a maximum size opening of 2400mm x 1200 mm

Products from the Protecta range are currently being used on over 70 percent of all commercial and public buildings in Norway, including the Royal Castle and Opera House in Oslo, and over 50 percent ofa similar market in Denmark and Sweden.

For further enquiries please contact:Dave Oram, Sales Manager

Tel: 0208 596 5061 M:07780 952441 Email: [email protected] or visit www.protectapfp.com

Protecta embarks on extensive programme of UK certification for key products in its passive fire protection range.

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RigiSystems on the right track at Paddington Station

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