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A £10.2 million scheme will see 

new affordable homes built on a 

site previously home to South 

Thames College in Putney. 

A2Dominion is creating a mixture 

of one and two bedroom 

apartments for shared ownership 

sale as part of the Barratt West 

London development in 

sought-after Putney Hill. Ref: 87381 

Environmental charity BioRegional 

and its partners have been given 

the go-ahead for an eco-retrofit 

project that will inform government 

policy for the rest of the UK. As part 

of the government's Retrofit for the 

Future competition, three homes in 

the London Borough of Sutton will 

get the green treatment. Ref: 95035 

Waterwise report shows potential 

water savings of 25 % to help meet 

the challenges of climate change. 

Phase II of ‘The Waterwise 

Evidence Base for Large-scale 

Water Efficiency in Homes’ which 

builds on the first report released in 

October 2008 and continues to 

demonstrate the savings that can 

be achieved through water 

efficiency in homes has been 

launched. 

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The Green Register (TGR) is 

delighted to announce an 

Cavalok Make a Million 

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Counting the Embodied Carbon 

5 May, 2.30pm – 5.30pm 

Together with the UK Green 

Building Council, The Building 

Centre is holding an event to 

explore case studies to take a look 

at some of the approaches and 

tools that are being developed to 

account for embodied carbon in 

construction. 

additional date for its highly 

acclaimed sustainable building 

course – available for Free through 

the University of Westminster’s 

innovative Build Up program. 

A further 2-day course on the 17th 

and 18th of June has just been 

agreed following the success of the 

first course which ran in January. 

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The house building sector’s 

recovery has thawed following the 

big freeze, according to latest 

figures from NHBC. Registrations 

for new homes in the month of 

February were up 73 % 

(to 9,556) compared to last year 

(5,526). Applications to build new 

homes across the UK during the 

three months December 2009 to 

February 2010 were up 66 % to 

24,105, in comparison to 14,537 

registrations for the same period 

last year. However, 

NHBC cautioned that build levels 

are still 40 % lower than 

pre-recession and far from being 

sufficient to meet demand. 

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Get Britain Building has issued a 

challenge to all Prospective 

Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) in 

the forthcoming election to use the 

building industry as a motor to 

revive the UK economy with the 

launch of its 2010 General Election 

only manufacturer of BBAaccredited 

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made from 100 % post-consumer 

recycled PVC-U. The profiles were 

manufactured by Merritt Plastics. 


Replacement for Traditional 

Cement 

GTEC Aqua Board, the 

innovative, gypsum-based board 

from Lafarge Plasterboard Ltd has 

been awarded BBA certifications 

Redefining Zero: Carbon Profiling 

5 May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm 

RICS is launching ‘Redefining 

Zero: Carbon Profiling’ a solution to 

whole life carbon measurement, as 

originally developed by Sturgis 

Associates. Join RICS and Sturgis 

Associates at the Building Centre 

for a the launch of this publication 

and a glass of wine. This is a free 

to attend event but booking is 

essential. 

Photovoltaics in Small Projects 

10 May 1.30 – 5.30pm 

Now is the time to invest in 

small-scale renewables to take 

advantage of the feed-in tariff in 

Manifesto. Get Britain Building 

spokesman Mike Leonard says of 

the 2010 Manifesto: “It sits perfectly 

with the needs and benefits of 

investment in construction; the 

availability of funding; the delivery 

of sustainability measures in 

housing and the requirement to 

create employment and improve 

skills. It is a ‘must read’ [...] at this 

critical time for suppliers, 

merchants and contractors”. 

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Researchers from the University of 

Sheffield have found that private 

developers have agreed to fund 

£5 billion of England´s local 

capital infrastructure, including 

both energy and income 

generation. This half-day 

workshop, produced by The 

Building Centre and the Renewable 

Energy Association, will enable 

householders, small project 

developers and their advisors to 

understand how cost effective 

photovoltaics can be installed to 

take advantage of the 

government’s generous new 

feed-in tariffs. 

Renewable Heat Incentive 

24 May 1.30– 5.30pm 

This seminar, produced by The 

Building Centre and the Renewable 

Energy Association, will discuss the 

roads, schools and new affordable 

housing in England. The research 

shows planning obligations have 

led to the very substantial 

investments by developers. 

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Cardiff Council withdraws Local 

Development Plan – door open for 

Greenfield development, says 

planning consultancy DPP. 

The Council is likely to commence 

work on a new plan immediately, 

which will require the preparation of 

a new evidence base following 

consultation with the public and 

stakeholders on strategy and how it 

should be delivered. 

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Following the huge 

success of its first education 

conference dedicated to 

interior designers at last 

year’s CEDIA Expo, CEDIA 

(the Custom Electronic 

Design & Installation 

Association) has announced 

that this year’s Home 

Technology Event will also 

host training sessions for this 

important audience under the 

“Designing Interiors with Technology” banner at the show. 

Over 110 design professionals made the trip to ExCeL for the first 

“Designing Interiors with Technology” conference, with another 50 

designers attending the same event when it was held at the Decorex 

trade show in September. 

At the Home Technology Event, the 2010 conference will follow a 

similar format with revised content to ensure maximum relevance and 

value to the interior design community. Ref: 94942 

for use in external façade systems. 

The first BBA covers Aqua Board 

for use in External Insulation 

Façade Systems (EIFS), for both 

steel frame and timber frame 

constructions in which GTEC Aqua 

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giving the BBA evidence they 

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background on the renewable heat 

incentive and give an overview of 

the UK scheme. 

Hand Crafted Concrete 

25 May, 3.30pm – 6.30pm 

The workshop provides 

know-how on how to source 

materials, mix concrete, prepare 

and assemble formwork, place and 

finish concrete, and texture and 

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LARGE HOUSE OF THE YEAR COMMENDATION: 

Old Avenue, St Georges Hill, Surrey 

Help Build the Way 

to a Greener Future 

The 2010 British Homes Awards, in association with The Daily Telegraph, 

are encouraging architects and builders to submit their sustainable ideas for 

an eco lifestyle, which would help deliver carbon neutral homes by 2016. 

“The British Homes Awards reflect the very best of British industry,” says 

Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP, Former Minister for Housing and Planning. 

“They continue to demonstrate that the most forward-thinking, imaginative 

and innovative designs do not have to result in sterile, abstract places – 

instead, they can help to shape great places to live, with a real sense of 

character and identity.” 

While last year’s competition addressed the issue of housing for the UK’s 

ageing population, with designs submitted for a Lifetime Home won by 

Sunnyside-up house, the emphasis this year is for innovative, sustainable 

and energy-efficient retrofit design solutions for our existing housing stock. 

In partnership with one of the UK’s most innovative housing providers, 

The Gentoo Group, The 2010 Retrofit Design Competition, invites architects 

to submit their ideas for a redundant housing block in Shakespeare Street, 

Sunderland to discover a blueprint for the home of the future. 

In addition to the design competition the BHA invite homebuilders, 

developers, housing associations and their architects to enter their designs 

within the 10 categories featured here, and within the BuildQuality awards, 

sponsored by Premier Guarantee, which see how well the building’s 

construction achieves the creative aspirations of the architect. 

The Awards Categories 2010: 

1 Small house of the year 

2 Large house of the year 

3 Interior design of the year 

4 Apartment building of the year 

5 Conversion development of the year 

6 Innovation award for building technology 

7 Affordable housing development of the year 

8 Mixed-use development of the year 

9 Development of the year 

10 Housing project of the year 

The winning and commended schemes, together with the short-list for the 

retrofit design competition, will be announced at a black-tie event at the 

London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on Thursday, 1st July. 

Their winning scheme is to be announced in October at the RIBA Stirling 

prize, the highlight of the UK’s architectural calendar, by RIBA president 

Ruth Reed. 

For more information on this year’s Award categories, the BuildQuality 

Awards, plus the brief for the Retrofit Design competition, visit 

www.britishhomesawards.com. 

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Kids Get First Glimpse of New £5.3 million School 

Gateshead kids got their first 

glimpse of the inside of their new 

£5.3 million school this week. 

Nine members of the school 

council from Barley Mow Primary 

School in Birtley, aged between 7 

– 11, were treated to a special VIP 

tour of their new school building. 

The visit means they can now 

report back on progress to their 

fellow-pupils. Funded through the 

BSW Timber Launches Second Constructive Timber Training Course 

BSW Timber, the UK’s largest 

sawmilling business, is extending 

its free customer training 

programme with a Timber 

Products and Projects course 

targeted at timber and builders’ 

merchants. It builds on the 

success of the company’s 

Constructive Timber Training 

course, which enhanced the skills 

and performance of over 1000 

members of the timber trade since 

its launch three years ago. 

The industry-leading one-day 

course, accredited by the Wood 

Technology Society, has been 

independently developed and 

designed to increase delegates’ 

knowledge of common timber 

products and increase sales. 

To boost its impact, BSW Timber 

will deliver this specialist training at 

any of its locations throughout the 

UK or at a conference facility 

convenient to customers. Each 

session is ideally suited to 12 – 20 

students to maximise the learning 

experience. Bryan Crennell, group 

marketing manager at BSW 

Timber, said: “BSW Timber invests 

heavily in training to reflect our 

responsibility to educate customers 

and help improve business 

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Primary Capital Programme, the 

new building is costing £5.3 million 

to develop and will accommodate 

210 pupils from nursery-age 

through to 11-years-old. 

The development is just one of 

seven Primary and seven 

Secondary schools being built or 

refurbished across Gateshead as 

part of a £130 million investment to 

transform educational provision 

performance across the timber 

trade. We are determined to set 

the industry standard through our 

training courses and bridge the 

knowledge gaps which exist in our 

industry. It is essential that BSW, 

as the UK’s largest sawmilling 

group, offers quality training to 

customers to help them retain staff, 

educate them about wood 

products and hopefully boost 

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across the borough. Built in 

the grounds of the current 

school, this first development 

phase will include: a main 

reception, eight teaching 

classrooms, two multi 

purpose halls, a kitchen, 

a community room, staff 

facilities, internal break out 

spaces for group work and 

storages areas and will be 

complete by September in 

time for the start of the new 

term. A second phase will 

involve demolishing the 

existing building and 

developing an outdoor 

learning environment to make 

room for landscaping areas, two 

playing fields and a 

Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA), 

which is expected to be finished by 

March 2011. 9-year-old Bethany 

Hodgson said “I'm so glad to be at 

this school. Going into the new 

building was a sight I'm never 

going to forget”. 

David Hewitson, Headteacher at 

Barley Mow Primary School, said: 

a City & Guilds report has found 

that one in four workers have left, 

or would leave a job, because of 

poor training or career prospects. 

We already have seven training 

days booked and look forward to 

welcoming more bookings over the 

coming weeks and months.” 

The course covers 16 topics, 

ranging from timber & forestry, 

softwoods, floor joists and 

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“We were thrilled when we were 

chosen by Gateshead Council to 

be the first Primary Capital 

Programme new build project for 

the whole borough. We are proud 

that all parts of our school and 

community have been involved in 

the design of this flagship 

provision, from staff, governors and 

parents, through to all of the 

children in school – it really is 

going to be our school, at the heart 

of the community it serves. 

The partnership we’ve had with the 

architects, designers, planners and 

builders has been fantastically 

productive, meeting all our 

requirements – to the point where 

our partners are more like 

members of our staff than 

contractors. Not only is the 

building the way forward for the 

future of education, but the way it 

was planned and designed has to 

be the way forward as well”. 

decking and fencing. Delegates 

are also offered an opportunity to 

tour a BSW sawmill and observe 

harvesting operations in action in 

nearby forests. This valuable 

element of the training provides an 

insight into efficient sawmilling and 

timber processing operations, and 

highlights the importance of 

sustainable forest practices within 

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Cardiff Architect to Design Indian Temple 

A leading Cardiff University 

architect is playing a central role in 

a prestigious project aiming to 

build a Hindu temple in a style that 

has not been practised for over 

seven hundred years. 

Dr Adam Hardy from Cardiff 

University’s Welsh School of 

Architecture, a leading authority on 

Indian temple architecture, 

has been commissioned to design 

a Hindu temple in the complex and 

ornate 12th century style of the 

Hoysala dynasty of south India. 

The Shree Kalyana 

Venkateshwara Hoysala Art 

Foundation, the organisation 

behind the project, has assembled 

a network of sculptors skilled in the 

intricate carving of soapstone – but 

lacked an architect able to design 

the temple until they discovered 

Dr Hardy’s work. 

Dr Hardy, who has just returned 

from a visit to the proposed site in 

India, said: “An architectural 

tradition can be learnt, just like a 

musical or a literary tradition. 

It can be passed down by masters, 

but if none are around it can be 

learnt and internalised from its 

products – the surviving temples, 

in this case. 

“This project is particularly 

exciting for me because it is not a 

copy of a medieval temple that the 

clients are asking for, but a new 

creation coming out of the 

tradition. 

“Within the architectural rules 

that the tradition developed, the 

particular circumstances and 

requirements of the project – 

the deities to appear in the walls, 

and so on – seem to lead naturally 

to new forms.” 

Built of grey soapstone and 

hand-carved, the temple will be 

located on a granite outcrop at 

Venkatapura, near Nangali in the 

Kolar District of Karnataka, about 

60 miles from Bangalore. 

It’s hoped it will rival the famous 

Hoysala monuments at Halebid 

and Belur in scale and splendour. 

During his visit, Dr Hardy met 

with craftsmen who will work on 

the temple and visited quarries to 

ensure that beams of the required 

size would be available. 

With members of the Hoysala Art 

Foundation he met the Chief 

Minister of Karnataka to enlist 

support for the project from the 

state government. 

Dr Hardy also took part in a 

bhumi-puja (worship of the earth) 

ceremony at the temple site. 

He added: “I was really warmly 

received and made to feel part of 

the whole venture. Having seen 

the building emerge on paper it 

was moving to take part in 

orientating the future temple 

towards the rising sun, and 

marking out its crucial points on 

the actual site. It suddenly seemed 

very real.” 

The temple project is the latest 

commission for PRASADA 

(Practice, Research and 

Advancement in South Asian 

Design and Architecture), a unique 

centre designed to integrate 

research and creative practice in 

its field. 

PRASADA, based at the Welsh 

School of Architecture, is one of 

the research groups of the British 

Association for South Asian 

Studies (BASAS) and is linked to a 

wide network of scholars, artists 

and designers. A large group of 

students have taken their 

doctorates with the centre, the 

majority from India, where several 

now hold influential 

posts in architectural 

education and 

conservation. 

PRASADA’s 

design consultancy 

projects have 

included 

contributions to 

several new temples 

in the UK, a 

multi-faith prayer 

room for a hospital 

and street furniture 

for Birmingham’s 

‘Balti zone’. 

Alongside the 

Hoysala temple 

design, Dr Hardy is 

currently working on 

an animated 

multi-media display 

for a sculpture 

exhibition entitled 

‘India: Art of the 

Temple’, which is 

being sent to 

Shanghai by the 

British Museum 

and the V&A to 

coincide with this 

year’s Expo. 

The display will 

convey the dynamic, emerging and 

expanding cosmic patterns that Dr 

Hardy’s research has shown to be 

inherent in Indian temple forms. 

PRASADA recently completed a 

large interdisciplinary research 

project, funded by the Arts and 

Humanities Research Council of 

the United Kingdom, entitled 

‘The Indian Temple: Production, 

Place, Patronage’. The project was 

a collaboration between Cardiff 

University, the School of Oriental 

and African Studies (SOAS) and 

The British Museum. 

Dr Hardy, who led the project, 

focused on the question of how 

medieval Indian temples were 

designed and constructed. 

His work included detailed 

measurement of temples, analysis 

of Sanskrit architectural treatises, 

and documentation of a unique set 

of 11th century architectural 

drawings engraved on rocks at the 

site of the unfinished temple at 

Bhojpur. This research will help 

provide an understanding that can 

be put to creative use in designing 

a temple today. 


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Clerkenwell Design Week is a 

brand new three-day festival 

celebrating design’s creative 

richness, social relevance and 

technological advancements. 

The event will excite, inspire, 

educate and entertain visitors. 

Come along and check out the 

latest design innovations and be 

inspired by the exhibitions and 

installations on display during 

Clerkenwell’s first ever dedicated 

Design Week. 

The Clerkenwell Design Week 

programme of exhibitions and 

installations will include high profile 

brands such as Tom Dixon, 

and MARK. Seminars, workshops 

and debates aim to tackle thought 

provoking issues on modern 

design and architecture. 

Big design names and inspirational 

thought leaders will also 

spearhead a crammed programme 

of left-field thinking, off-the-wall 

performances that will challenge all 

your preconceptions. 

Clerkenwell Design Week will 

also showcase the latest product 

and furniture design innovations 

from over 50 British and 

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international manufacturers with 

showrooms in the area. Confirmed 

exhibitors include; Cappellini, 

Poltrona Frau, Moroso, TOTO, 

Vitra, Boss Design, Knoll, 

Steelcase and Modus to name just 

a few. Many showrooms will be 

staging exclusive new product 

launches, talks and seminars from 

high profile speakers and opinion 

formers, VIP parties and high 

profile events. 

Ultimately, Clerkenwell Design 

Week is a place where things will 

happen: visitors will be inspired, 

educated and entertained. 

Design and creative businesses 

will flourish and a community of 

designers and architects will meet, 

talk and swap ideas. Put simply, 

Clerkenwell Design Week will be 

the destination in 2010 for those 

involved in the industry to instigate 

new commercial and creative 

opportunities and bring new 

initiatives to life. 

Renson, a European leader in ventilation and sun protection, has received a 

RIBA accreditation for its CPD about the Healthy Building Concept (HBC). 

This concept is a combination of background ventilation, night cooling and 

solar shading. Renson’s headquarters are situated in Waregem, Belgium and 

are built according to this concept. The building itself is a true working model 

of how to overcome the sick building syndrome, CO2 poisoning but also 

overheating, all realised without the use of air-conditioning. It is essential that 

both practical and aesthetical needs are combined in order to provide a 

healthy atmosphere to work in. The Healthy Building Concept also cuts in energy costs and is environmentally 

friendly. To learn more about HBC, please do not hesitate to contact our Maidstone office to request a CPD. 

Tel: 01622 754 123 

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Guidance on the “Design opportunities in composite rainscreen technology” is now 

available to specifiers and construction industry professionals in a RIBA-approved CPD 

from global cladding manufacturer Steni. The hour-long presentation defines composite 

materials, specifically fibre reinforced polymers (FRP), and talks specifiers through the 

environmental issues, fixing options, material properties, manufacturing process, and 

textures, colours and shapes, giving more than a dozen stunning reference projects. 

Steni’s CPD reveals how composites were developed to be lightweight but strong and 

corrosion-resistant materials. 

Tel: 01978 812111 

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Crestron will be hosting a Smart Home Technology CPD event designed to 

introduce architects to smart home technology at its headquarters in Cobham, 

Surrey and its hi-tech facility in Doncaster. Taking place on three dates 

throughout 2010, the course is designed to equip attendees with a basic 

understanding of home automation, systems integration and structured wiring. 

It will be followed by a presentation on lighting control – a hot topics with 

clients and designers alike. Dates for Designing Future Ready Homes at 

Crestron: 13th April 2010 (Cobham) 29th June 2010 (Doncaster) 9th 

September 2010 (Cobham). The course is open to RIBA members across the UK and to other architectural 

practices and related professions. 

Tel: 0870 873 8787 

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The Japanese Teahouse 

The Timber Frame Company were engaged as the timber frame 

specialists for the Japanese Teahouse, an exciting project constructed 

entirely of timber. 

The Timber Frame Company provided the primary Douglas Fir Frame, 

structural timber and rendered rain screen panels and bespoke joinery and 

glazing to provide the shell of this hybrid building. 

The tight delivery schedule was resolved by accurate and well-managed 

off-site manufacture of both the primary frames and secondary structural 

elements. A thorough design process and careful co-ordination with the 

other design-build team members ensured a smooth and accurate on-site 

construction period. With good teamwork and clear communication, the 

Timber Frame Company delivered the building on time and on budget. 

The Timber Frame Company regularly work as a design build partner 

directly with architects and main contractors, as was the case with The 

Japanese Teahouse, alternatively they work directly with the client on projects 

of any size. 

The best results both in terms of cost and aesthetics are achieved from a 

collaborative design process, utilising the Timber Frame Company’s 

experience and knowledge of working with timber frames in order to reach 

an agreed design, specification and budget cost. This approach has aided 

the enjoyable creation of a naturally beautiful building that will last for 

generations. 

The Timber Frame Company have a particular interest in assisting eco 

self-builders and can take these type of projects to shell if required. 

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Pilot Scheme Takes Off 

An ambitious cross-boundary 

project, to tackle unoccupied 

houses in a poor state if repair 

across the districts of Mansfield 

and Bolsover is being piloted 

by an East Midlands 

regeneration agency. 

The eyes of the UK social 

housing sector are on Meden 

Valley Making Places (MVMP), 

which is running a project funded by £700,000 in grant aid from the 

Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and £106,000 from the 

Department of Local Government and Communities (DLGC). 

South Yorkshire Housing Association has also invested heavily into the 

pilot project and will become the landlord of the improved properties. 

The scheme will breathe new life into ‘eyesore’ properties that threaten 

to blight otherwise desirable housing areas in Mansfield and Bolsover. 

Homes that have been empty and neglected for months – or even years 

– can drag entire neighbourhoods into a downward spiral, according to 

MVMP, a regeneration specialist formed in 2003 to address the problem 

of poor housing stock in the former mining communities of 

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. 

MVMP chief executive Gary Kirk said: “The government has set a target 

of building 240,000 new homes each year, but the economic downturn 

makes it extremely unlikely that this will be achieved. 

“We hope that our initiative will stem the number of skilled people 

leaving the construction industry as a result of the decline in new build 

activity. Their skills will be urgently needed by developers in order to 

meet demand for new homes as the economy recovers.” 

The grant funding will be used to refurbish 10 houses selected from the 

two districts, in a project that will provide much-needed employment for 

local construction workers in a deprived area, while helping to preserve 

construction skills. 

At the same time it aims to create a number of apprenticeships for 

young people in the area. 

The selected houses will be refurbished to a high level of energy 

efficiency that meets the latest regulations on thermal and carbon 

emissions, helping keep heating and lighting bills to a minimum. 

South Yorkshire Housing Association is also involved in the pilot project. 

Chief executive, Tony Stacey said: “As a country we are building far fewer 

new homes than we used to, and this is unlikely to change in the 

foreseeable future. It is therefore more important than ever that we make 

the best use of the homes we have. That’s why SYHA has also got 

involved in this work. 

“We will bring our award winning design and environmental expertise to 

demonstrate what can be achieved for older homes. In addition we will 

maximise employment and training opportunities for local people.” 

If the pilot is successful it is hoped that it can be rolled out across 

adjoining local authorities. 

Empty houses present a double quandary for local authorities at a time 

when the demand for homes is great. 

Not only do they deprive families and individuals of a place to live, they 

also contribute to more widespread dereliction as neighbours move away, 

adding to the perceptions that an area is in decline. 

David Ireland, chief executive of the Empty Homes Agency said: “MVMP 

has been very successful in revitalising the pit villages in the area, and has 

gained a lot of expertise in the process. It’s a great that that expertise will 

now be applied to help get empty homes back into use across the area. 

“It’s a positive idea that we welcome. No one wants to live next to 

property that’s empty and in poor repair, but landlords who own these 

properties have had to cope with added financial pressure during the 

downturn – many are unable to do the necessary work without help. 

This initiative will provide that help.” 

Mr Ireland added: “Improving empty homes may not be as glamorous 

as building new houses, but it provides homes just as well, for less money 

and at less environmental cost.” 


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Safety & Health Expo 

Europe’s largest annual health and safety event, returns on 11 – 13 May 2010 to the NEC 

Birmingham. The event, which will be hosted in partnership with the Royal Society for the 

Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the 

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), was a huge success in 2009 

attracting more than 19,000 industry professionals to the show. 

Adrian Newton, Portfolio Director of Safety and Building 

Management at UBM Live, organisers of Safety & Health 

Expo, said: “We took the opportunity in 2009 to launch a 

raft of exciting new features to compliment the established 

mainstays of the event. These features were born out of 

comprehensive industry research and were a huge hit amongst our 

visitors. We will therefore be expanding the programmes in all our 

features to further enhance the visitor experience and look forward to 

building on last year’s success.” 

More than 300 industry renowned companies will showcase their latest 

developments at the extensive exhibition, including 3M, Arco, BM Polyco, 

British Red Cross, Connaught Compliance Training Services, 

Draeger, Latchways, Moldex, Safety Media, Scott Health & Safety, Sperian 

and Totectors. 

Education will once again take centre stage at Safety & Health Expo 

2010 with four dedicated seminar theatres throughout the show. 

The SHP Legal Arena will host a new and informative programme 

dedicated to exploring the key aspects of health and safety law 

concerning practitioners today. Over the three days, there will be a 

number of keynote presentations from experienced health and safety 

barristers and solicitors. 

Following its successful launch last year, the Product and Innovation 

Hub, sponsored by Arco, returns to allow visitors to discover the newest 

products and latest innovations from across the industry. Presentations 

will be delivered by renowned health and safety manufacturers, 

distributors and suppliers. The seminar line up will include: 

• The future of personal protective equipment – head protection – 

Mark Johnstone, JSP, Chief Executive 

• Slips, trips and falls – Mark Thomas, Health and Safety Executive and 

Dr Steve Thorpe, Health and Safety Laboratory 

• Future of risk assessment – Ken Smith, Arc Associates UK Ltd, 

Divisional Director Consultancy Services 

• Monitoring your staff: A stimulus on stimulants – Wayne Walton, 

Draeger, UK Sales Manager 

Neil Jowsey, Sales and Marketing Director, Arco, said: “As we celebrate 

125 years of keeping people safe at work, we are delighted to be back at 

Safety and Health Expo and offering visitors an exciting educational 

experience in the Product and Innovation Hub. Innovation and the 

pursuit of excellence is at the forefront of everything that we do and we 

look forward to showcasing the very latest in safety products, services 

and issues from the leaders in workplace safety. We returned to Safety & 

Health Expo last year as title sponsor of the Product and Innovation Hub 

and were delighted with the quality of visitors we were able to connect 

with. Safety & Health Expo is now an important element of our annual 

marketing campaign and we are looking forward to working with the 

event’s organisers to further develop and enhance the offering of the 



Product & Innovation Hub to visitors.” 

IOSH will also be presenting updates on recent developments in the 

IOSH Stand Theatre. The informative sessions will provide information 

and updates on CPD, training courses and technical guidance. 

Explosive Substances Live, presented by DENIOS, is back with a 

bang in 2010 to deliver informative, lively and thoroughly entertaining 

experimental lectures. These graphic demonstrations will highlight 

what consequences can arise when flammable materials are 

incorrectly handled. 

Access Industry Forum (AIF), the umbrella organisation representing 

the principal trade bodies and associations connected with working at 

height, is also returning to Safety & Health Expo 2010 with an exciting 

new programme. The new AIF Knowledge Base will provide a seminar 

style event delivering informative and current content throughout the 

three days. 

Visitors to the Knowledge Base will be able to source the latest 

information and gain practical advice about work at height through 

AIF members’ stands, exclusive seminar presentations and interactive 

panel debates. 

Many of the leading organisations connected with access, safety and 

best practice will be contributing to the feature, including: 

• HSE Health & Safety Executive 

• IPAF International Powered Access Federation 

• IRATA Industrial Rope Access Trade Association 

• LA Ladder Association 

• NASC National Access and Scaffolding Confederation 

• PASMA Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association. 

Such has been the success of the AIF area within Safety & Health Expo 

in recent years that a raft of industry leading associations will be 

contributing for the first time. These include: 

• APS Association for Project Safety 

• BSIF British Safety Industry Federation 

• CIOB Chartered Institute of Building 

• CPA Construction Products Association 

• IOSH Institution of Occupational Safety & Health 

• UKCG UK Contractors Group 

Finally, the BSIF Safety Awards 2010 will recognise excellence within 

the safety industry, customer service and product innovation. 

Please keep visiting www.safety-health-expo.co.uk and follow us on 

twitter @SHExpo for the latest information. 

Companies interested in exhibiting at Safety & Health Expo 2010 

should contact David Bishop on +44 (0) 207 921 8049 or email 

david.bishop@ubm.com. 

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The aim is to enable people to experience what it is like to live 

in a space designed by a great architect, changing the 

perception of contemporary architecture in the UK and 

hopefully thus increasing the demand for good buildings. 

This will hopefully stimulate and encourage more people to 

commission and build outstanding modern homes for themselves, and 

ultimately to increase demand for modern design-led products from 

volume house-builders. Living Architecture will complete the first four 

houses in 2010 and the fifth in 2011. It is intended that more will follow in 

due course. We see Living Architecture as broadly similar to the 

Landmark Trust but with a focus on contemporary architecture. 

What are the five houses, who are the architects and when will the 

houses complete? 

The Balancing Barn, Winy Maas at MVRDV (the Netherlands) in 

Thorington, Suffolk. Due to complete June 2010. 

The Shingle House, Alan Pert at Nord Architecture (UK) in Dungeness, 

Kent. Due to complete July 2010. 

The In-Between House, Einar Jarmund and Hakon Vigsnaes at 

Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects (Norway) in Thorpeness, Suffolk. Due to 

complete September 2010. 

The Long House, Michael and Patty Hopkins at Hopkins Architects (UK) 

in Cockthorpe, Norfolk. Due to complete Spring 2011. 

A Secular Retreat, Peter Zumthor (Switzerland) in South Devon. Due to 

complete Winter 2011. 

Four of the five houses have planning permission and are in 

construction. The fifth house, Peter Zumthor's, is expected to go before 

the planners imminently. The Single House and Balancing Barn will 

accommodate 8: 3 doubles and a twin. The Long House and In-Between 

House accommodates 10: 3 doubled and two twins. The Zumthor 

House – tba. 

The architects practices were chosen by Living Architecture and its 

advisors, who wanted to build up a picture of architecture today, using 

selected architects from emerging and established practices both here 

and overseas. The progress of the houses can be viewed at 

www.livingarchitectureblog.com 

The ethos of the project 

The funding for the project is backed by investors who wish to remain 

anonymous. They have been drawn to the project by a mutual love of 

great architecture. They see their project as chiefly motivated by a 

The Balancing Barn The In-Between House 

What is Living Architecture? 

Living Architecture has been set up to build houses of outstanding architectural merit 

around Britain that will be available to the public to rent by the week. 

philanthropic impulse and have funded the capital cost of the houses. 

The houses are expected to pay their day-to-day running costs, routine 

and long-term maintenance, from rental fees once up and running from 

spring 2010. If the project proves successful, there will be a further round 

of fundraising for future houses. 

The aim is to inspire and excite as many people as possible about the 

potential of living with great architecture, so we will be promoting this 

project widely to the general public. We want the young and the old from 

all backgrounds and many different nationalities to come and rent. As 

regards the cost of renting these houses exact costings as yet have not 

been confirmed, however they will be comparable to properties offered 

by The Landmark Trust and companies like Rural Retreats. The monies 

collected in rent will go into the management and short-term and 

long-term maintenance of the houses. 

At the core of the organisation is a belief that one of the key ways in 

which to raise the level of architecture in the UK is to get more people to 

stay in well-designed buildings (rather than simply watching Grand 

Designs or reading Elle Deco, interesting though such activities are). 

Therefore, the organisation fully intends to make sure that over the span 

of an average year, the houses will always be available at some point at 

modest rates. Living Architecture will be an inclusive organisation with 

education at its heart. 

Who works at Living Architecture? 

Mark Robinson, director, ex-manager of the Serpentine Pavilion scheme. 

Dickon Robinson, chairman, ex-CABE commissioner, Chair of Building 

Futures at RIBA, former Director of Development at the Peabody Trust, 

where he was responsible for commissioning many award winning 

housing schemes, such as the BedZED zero carbon housing scheme in 

South London, which was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize. 

Meredith Bowles (Mole Architects), the architect and Manser-medal prize 

winner, who designed the Black House in Ely and is famous for 

pioneering low-cost, environmentally-friendly architecture. Meredith will 

be acting as executive architect on the houses in Suffolk. 

Jane Wernick will be the engineer on four of the schemes. 

Endorsers and advisors to the project include Sir Stuart Lipton, of 

Chelsfield; Tom Bloxham, chairman of Urban Splash; Ambassador Alexis 

Lautenberg, Swiss ambassador to the UK; Michael Morris, co-director of 

Artangel; Alain de Botton, writer and architectural critic and Peter Rogers, 

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Following the hugely successful 2009 event where more than 

600 of the world’s leading companies exhibited and more 

than 25,000 security professionals, of which 31 % were from 

outside the UK, attended, IFSEC consolidated its position as 

the leading event for the international security industry. IFSEC 

2010 will expand on its recent successes with its extensive exhibition, 

unparalleled educational content and exciting features. 

James Blue, Director of Fire & Security at UBM Live, organisers of 

IFSEC, said: “Given the economic conditions in the last couple of years, 

our aim for IFSEC 2009 was to put the feel-good factor back into our 

visitors and exhibitors and to reinvigorate the international security 

industry. Feedback we have received confirms that we achieved our 

target and we are extremely excited to further develop this in 2010. 

IFSEC remains the world’s largest annual security event for a reason – we 

work with the industry all year round to develop the programme and to 

ensure we are providing our visitors with everything they need.” 

Visitors to IFSEC 2010 will be able to explore the latest security 

products and services available both in the UK and worldwide. 

The extensive exhibition will be organised into the following categories: 

•Integrated Security: IP & Network Solutions 

•Access Control, 

•CCTV, Intruder Alarms, 

•Counter Terror & Physical Security, 

•Security Solutions 

•Fire Solutions. 

As the annual meeting place for security professionals worldwide, 

there will also be vast networking opportunities for those that attend. 

The high-level IFSEC Conference also returns for 2010 to cover the 

most cutting-edge issues in the security industry today. 

Conference Programme 

Day One – Monday 10th May 

• Module A1 Preventing, defending and responding to the threat of 

terror in the 21st Century Day 

•Module A2 Securing and protecting the nations’s infrastructure 

•Module A3 Preparing for Olympics 2012 

Day Two – Tuesday 11th May 

•Module B1 Employee security and screening 

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IFSEC 2010 

IFSEC, the world’s largest annual security event, returns from 10 – 13 May 2010 to the 

NEC Birmingham. This event will provide security installers, manufacturers, distributors, 

IT integrators, end-users and consultants with a platform to keep up to date with the 

ever-changing developments of the global security industry. 

•Module B2 Security guarding – an update of current licensing issues 

•Module B3 Managing with less: Corporate security in today’s climate 

Day Three – Wednesday 12th May 

•Module C1 CCTV: Delivering cost-effective security solutions 

•Module C2 Access control and intrusion detection 

•Module C3 Next generation biometrics. 

With presentations from more than 25 world renowned speakers, the 

content will offer delegates advice, solutions and systems needed to keep 

their organisation and staff protected and secure. Finally, the IFSEC 

Security Industry Awards, organised in association with the British 

Security Industry Association (BSIA), will acknowledge the people, 

products and advancements that have played a big part in the security 

industry over the past year. 

Booking for Conference modules 

Pair up with colleagues to maximise on savings – the more you book , 

the more you save. 

Please note payment for this event must be made by credit card only. 

Number of Modules Full Booking Rate 

1 £130+VAT 

2 £260+VAT 

3 £360+VAT 

Additional modules £100+VAT 

VAT is charges at 17.5% 

Registration online at www.ifsec.co.uk for the exhibition and 

conference. 

Due to the nature of the exhibition, any person under the age of 16 will 

be refused entry. 

Trade Only show. 

Show times 

May 10, 2010 – 10.00 – 17.00 

May 11, 2010 – 10.00 – 17.00 

May 12, 2010 – 10.00 – 17.00 

May 13, 2010 – 10.00 – 16.00 

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Industry News 

This year’s London Festival of 

Architecture, The Welcoming City, 

takes place from 19 June to 4 July 

2010. The Festival encompassing 

three weekends and two 

intervening weeks. Each weekend 

has a different geographic focus: 

the West End (Portland Place/ 

The Welcoming City 

Regent Street), High Street 2012 

(Whitechapel, Bow and Stratford in 

the East) and the Bankside Urban 

Forest (Southbank and Bankside 

Cultural Quarter). The Festival will 

incorporate complementary 

initiatives the International 

Architecture Student Festival, 

the International Architecture 

Showcase, Love Your Street, 

My City Too and Open Studios. 

Affiliated talks, installations, 

exhibitions, pavilions, walks, 

bike rides, performances and 

Big Breakfasts will take place 

throughout the Festival. 

The theme of the festival is 

The Welcoming City, a reference to 

the design of cities, which are 

amenable, tolerant and engaging, 

as well as to the Olympic slogan 

for 2012 that London welcomes 

the world. A city-wide celebration 

of architecture in the capital the 

Festival will host a series of events 

to highlight London’s status as an 

international architectural hub. 

Centrally curated by three leading 

LFA organisations, The 

Architecture Foundation, New 

London Architecture and RIBA 

London, the project will be run in 

partnership with a number of 

institutions including the British 

Council, London Metropolitan 

University and Open House and 

will comprise three key weekends 

over the Festival period. 

The London Festival of 

Architecture is sponsored by Arts 

Council England, Land Securities 

and London the Development 

Agency. For more information and 

to register an event please visit 

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There is a great opportunity this summer, especially with the 

World Cup and other major sporting events in the calendar, 

for the hospitality industry to guarantee revenue in spite of the 

UK’s unpredictable weather. Restaurants, gastro pubs, wine 

and sports bars can now spill out and extend comfortably 

into an outdoor space with high quality UV protection and shelter for 

outdoor environments. 

Reg Pearson runs award-winning CAMRA pub, The Robin Hood in 

Clifton Reynes, Buckinghamshire: “Proprietors of gastropubs and 

restaurants who invest in high quality outdoor structures, that give 

weather protection, will benefit from valuable extra dining cover outdoors 

and position the venue to take advantage of summer events without 

being at the mercy of the great British weather!” 

These high quality UV protection and shelter structures can also be 

personalised to act as a strong promotional tool – either for the 

promotion of the establishment itself or perhaps that of a drinks brand 

that may be happy to pay for the placement. 

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Keep It Group is a leading provider of high quality UV protection and 

shelter for outdoor environments in the hospitality sector. Unique in 

design and limited only by imagination, shade sails and waterproof 

tension structures can easily be extended over time to suit all the 

needs and budgets of hotels, bars and clubs – and provide the 

perfect architectural solution to outdoor dining, smoking areas or the 

modern gazebo. 

Structures are easy to clean, resistant to rot, mildew, fading, fraying 

and tearing, and able to filter out at least 90 percent of UV radiation while 

allowing light and air to pass through, reducing the temperature in the 

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whole life approach with materials capable of offering an expected life of 

20 – 30 years. 

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A High-Wire Act 

Charles Leon of hotel interior designers, Charles Leon Associates, 

the practice currently refurbishing the former Central Hotel, Glasgow, which will reopen 

this September as the Grand Central Hotel, considers the particular challenges of working 

with heritage buildings. 

Designing for a Grade A listed building means treading a 

very narrow path between different parties, in this case 

between Scottish Heritage, and the client. Each party has 

a differing agenda, sometimes conflicting, while the 

building has a soul of its own which asks to be revealed. 

The Central Hotel, Glasgow is one such building. Grand, dignified, 

neglected and misused, it comes with every conceivable problem related 

to an ageing listed building. It is the job of the designers to find the path 

which will bring life back to such venerable hotels by sympathetically 

responding to the aesthetic, operational and heritage requirements. 

The Central Hotel is situated on top of Central Station, Glasgow and 

was originally built in 1898 to a design by Sir Rowand Anderson that 

converted and extended the original Caledonian Railway company 

offices. It was built with what may be described as imperial principles. 

James Millar then further converted and added to the design by altering 

the building. This involved major structural changes and succeeded in 

making the building a grand hotel. Later, towards the mid 1960s, the 

former booking hall wall was obscured by the new Kintyre Suite for 

Banqueting. Then in 1988 further changes were made to update the 

building and meet current thinking. The ballroom ceiling was lowered, 

losing the impressive scale of the room, and, at the same time, a new 

Malmaison restaurant was put into the ground floor. Bedrooms were 

chopped around to increase their size and bathrooms were added. 

Since then, nothing has been changed. 

The hotel has always been an important destination in Glasgow, not 

just because of its location and proximity to the station, but as an 

essential meeting place for the city. Yet, years of neglect had left the 

building in a very poor state of repair and decoration. The weight of its 

heritage had become its burden. Happily, the Central Hotel has now 

been acquired by Principal Hayley who will be spending £20 million in 

order to renovate and bring the hotel back to its former glory and status in 

Glasgow as the Grand Central Hotel. 

As designers, when we take on a building of this importance we inherit 

the good with the bad. It is a distressed asset. In the case of the Central 

Hotel, it still maintained its Grade A listing and Scottish Heritage was very 

enthusiastic to see the building restored to its proper use as a working 

hotel but needed to protect its integrity and its details. At the same time, 

the hotel operator needed to ensure that this ageing asset had the 

potential to deliver a profitable yield efficiently. 

Therein lies the typical conflict. The parties have potentially 

contradicting agendas and somehow these differing interests have to be 

resolved to create a fully functioning, successful hotel. That’s where the 

designers come in. 

Whilst Scottish Heritage is conscious of the need for buildings to 

function viably, its agenda is to conserve, for future generations, 

the heritage of Scotland’s listed buildings. That means looking carefully 


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into the historic architectural, functional and decorative uses of the hotel 

throughout its life. The guidelines set out by Scottish Heritage are 

general and prescriptive. There is a lot of subjective interpretation of what 

is of historical importance or what is relevant to the hotel’s history, and 

what is not. 

The conflict of interest arises where we wish to integrate a modern 

design and hotel operation which is appropriate to contemporary 

standards, complies with current building regulations and meets guests’ 

expectations. In addition, hotels today must be as sustainable and 

ecologically friendly as possible and, above all, yield a profit for the 

operator. This means being in line with contemporary views of 

technology and operating systems, with the business plan and the 

budget as well as meeting the demands of air conditioning, internet 

access, fast flowing showers, UV values and heat loss standards. 

Service must also be efficient, and to achieve this the internal layout must 

be effective. Also, we have to integrate into a building that wasn’t built for 

it, all the new DDA requirements, within the envelope of a Grade A 

listed building. 

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route between all the conflicting opinions and still provide dramatic, 

impressive and functionally operational design. In this context, lighting is 

often one of the most transforming elements within an historic building. 

Guests’ expectations of atmospheric, theatrical hotel environments are 

very high today so designers must deliver a complex lighting scheme 

making legion demands on the building. We need a wide diversity of 

lighting types, a multitude of locations and a great deal of control in order 

to be able to set the mood. To achieve this, routes have to be found that 

do not interfere with any listed element, or require any walls to be chased, 

and each and every item has to be negotiated with Scottish heritage. 

In the past this has proved difficult but fortunately, LED lighting, which is 

discrete, uses less energy and has lower heat omissions, is now helping 

us achieve not just our goals but those of Scottish Heritage and building 

control too. 

The requirement for sustainable design has become an imperative, not 

just for legislative and conservation reasons, but also as part of the hotel 

brand positioning. However, integrating energy efficient systems into an 

old property often leads to a serious dilemma. The building itself has its 

own demands and needs; it has its own soul, which has to be listened to. 

Scottish Heritage sees itself as the guardian of that soul at the Central 

Hotel. The owners /operators want to make the building work for them 

and yield profit. The designers want to produce an effective design. The 

guests want to be transported to a place beyond their daily routine where 

fantasy becomes reality. The building deserves to be alive again as a fully 

functioning hotel. 

We may all have differing agendas and the end result of a hotel 

refurbishment project has to be an amalgam of these viewpoints that 

meets all the needs. Designing within an historic building is a very fine 

and delicate balance, one that requires respect for the details, negotiating 

the solutions and a high regard by all concerned for the building’s soul. 

“This is an incredibly exciting project for Glasgow and we’re thrilled to 

be working with Charles Leon Associates as we bring this grand building 

back to its former glory. When it reopens in September it truly will be the 

Grand Central Hotel.” Commented Regional General Manager for 

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Special Report – Hotels, Bars & Clubs 



Inside2Outside Providing a Greener Future 

Already market leaders in the design 

manufacture and installation of 

school canopies, Cambridge-based 

Company Inside2Outside Ltd. is 

now at the forefront of a campaign 

to enable all businesses to become 

sustainable. Inside2Outside have 

been designing, manufacturing and 

installing outdoor canopies for the 

many years and over the last couple 

of years have expanded into the 

commercial sector, using their Qube 

canopy to create versatile outdoor 

shaded areas and parasols. 

Inside2Outside is now able to supply 

3rd generation solar power panels 

as an additional feature of its tensile membrane shelters. 

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Extremely Hardwearing Carpets from Jaymart 

Jaymart’s “Polyrib 

2000” Indoor/Outdoor 

Heavy Duty ribbed 

polypropylene 

carpeting is suitable 

for heavy traffic areas. 

The range is extremely 

hardwearing and 

effectively traps the 

dirt, dust and moisture 

which would 

otherwise be walked 

into a building. 

“Polyrib 2000” is very 

popular as carpeting 

in foyers, offices, shops, corridors etc and is easily cut to size without fraying. 

The installation shown is “Polyrib 2000” at the “Gatecrasher” nightclub in 

Birmingham. Supplied in rolls 21 m approx x 1 m or 2 m wide, or in cut 

lengths. It is waffle backed and 9mm thick. Many Colours are available. 

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Ultimate Fab & Fix Handle for Savoy Hotel 

As part of the 

£110 million 

refit at 

London’s 

world-famous 

Savoy Hotel, 

new steel 

windows were 

fitted with the 

ultimate in 

bespoke 

handles 

supplied by 

specialist hardware manufacturer Fab & Fix. The FF04 handles in a 9010 

RAL shade of creamy white were specified by Clement Steel Windows, which 

installed the 200 casements to Secured by Design standards. The new 

windows replace the 1920s end-of-life fenestration on the landmark building’s 

riverside elevation. Steel was selected for its aesthetically-pleasing slim 

sightlines, compliance with heritage requirements. 


Longden – the Finishing Touch for Luxury Hotels 

Established in 1838, 

Longden combines 

traditional 

craftsmanship with 

modern manufacturing 

techniques to meet all 

performance 

requirements – 

fire resistance, smoke 

control and sound 

reduction. That’s why 

Longden hand-crafted 

solid timber doors can 

be seen in many of 

Britain’s longest 

established and best known hotels as well as some of our trendiest and most 

modern. Longden can create almost any style or design, replicating original 

features and time-honoured craftsmanship or starting from a blank canvas to 

design distinctive, individual door styles to enhance and enrich any hotel. 


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Special Report – Hotels, Bars & Clubs; Groundworks; Structural Elements 



Hydro-Brake ® Flow Control Specified 

Hydro 

International’s 

Hydro-Brake ® 

Flow Controls 

have been 

installed into a 

new dam, near 

Devil’s Bridge, 

on the Blackburn 

Brook, just 

outside Sheffield. 

JBA Consulting specified two of the large flow control devices to 

reduce the risk of flooding on the nearby Thorncliffe Industrial Estate, 

and surrounding residential areas. The Blackburn Brook runs through a 

500 m long culvert beneath the Thorncliffe Industrial Estate. The small 

weir, situated on the brook, creates a holding capacity of just 4000 m 3 , this 

isn’t large enough to provide protection from flooding. 


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Combined Harvesters Ltd : A Brief Synopsis 

Formed early in 2006 

Combined Harvesters 

have grown to be a highly 

respected designer, 

retailer and innovator for 

the rainwater harvesting 

and stormwater 

management industry. 

With a growing popularity 

for our CPD classes to 

bring colleagues in the 

industry up to speed on 

current best practices 

at our new purpose 

built classrooms. The 

company trade mark 

includes the Rain catcher brand which incorporates an above ground 

award winning tank designed and manufactured by Combined Harvesters 

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After the highly publicized fires of timber frame homes under construction in recent 

months, timber has taken a bit of a battering in terms of its credentials as a building 

material, particularly from its masonry counterparts. Geoff Arnold, UKTFA Chairman 

discusses why it’s time to re-address the balance and focus on long-term benefits as 

opposed to short-term issues, whilst addressing the benefits of using timber as the core 

fabric of a building. 

“Whilst we must not underestimate the impact of these fires on 

the local community, shouldn’t we now be tackling the need to 

cut energy use and place the emphasis on using sustainable 

building products for the benefit of the entire planet? When 

considering the benefits of utilising timber frame as the core 

building envelope we should look past the obvious ‘green’ argument. 

By now, just about everyone, from architects to builders, understands 

timber frame’s unrivalled sustainability and green credentials. However, 

to become the number one construction method of choice, timber 

frame must face its rivals head on, looking at more than just the 

environmental factors. 

We must think about how timber frame works in real world situation – 

its thermal performance; the financial benefits, and how easy it is to work 

– with if we are to truly understand why timber is not just the future of the 

construction industry, but the here-and-now. 

Timber frame is going to win the argument, not with rhetoric or vitriol 

aimed at highlighting the deficiencies of its competitors, but with cold, 

hard, indisputable figures; so lets start with a few. Timber frame’s share 

of the construction market continues to increase year on year, currently 

25 % of all new builds utilise timber frame. This figure alone indicates 

timber frame must now be considered a mainstream method of delivering 

quality construction.” 

A two year continuous assessment of timber frame homes built at the 

BRE Innovation Park has shown unequivocally that timber frames are 

ideally suited to the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH). It is no surprise 

that the first homes reaching Code levels 5 and 6 were timber frame 

buildings. Timber frame is a perfect fit with the low carbon agenda and 

more and more architects appreciate its benefits; finding it much easier to 

achieve very high insulation levels, fewer defects and increased air 

tightness, all with extremely low embodied energy. 

Geoff adds, “The priority now is getting the fabric of a building right, 

which is great news for timber frame. Forget about sourcing fancy 

renewable energy systems to bolt onto leaky, poorly built buildings with 

high embodied carbon – the emphasis should now be on putting the 

fabric first. 

“The CfSH is shaping the future of construction along with the 

government’s target to see all new homes reach Code level 6 by 2016.” 

Geoff continues, “This will only be possible if the right choices are made 

now. To achieve the right amount of credits to demonstrate compliance 

with the Code, the construction method chosen by architects appears to 

be affected by two key factors: energy efficiency and the environmental 

rating, and sourcing of the building materials themselves. 

The environmental argument has already been won by timber, so the 

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emphasis should now be placed on energy efficiency and the financial 

implications of ignoring timber’s advantages.” 

A report commissioned by the UKTFA and Wood for Good, revealed a 

barrage of technical benefits in choosing timber over masonry when 

aiming for Code compliance. The Comfort and Cost report based on 

research by ESD and Buro Happold, explains how to gain credits in 

relevant sections of the Code, particularly heat loss parameters. 

Geoff adds, “Importantly, this report measures the costs of compliance, 

comparing timber frame with more traditional construction methods. 

The higher the Code level attempted the more it will cost. That’s obvious, 

but what’s not obvious is that the percentage uplift in cost for each Code 

level will always be higher for masonry buildings than with timber frame 

buildings. To uplift from the current building standard to Code level 5 will 

cost 8 – 24 % more in timber, but 10 – 30 % more in masonry – 

a not inconsiderable amount when multiplied by tens of thousands of 

new buildings.” 

This report also highlights that timber frame dwellings generally show a 

lower additional cost to achieve compliance with a Heat Loss Parameter 

(HLP) of 1.3, 1.1 and 0.8 than a typical masonry dwelling, with the cost 

differential assumed to be in the order of 2.2 to 5.2 %, depending on the 

type of building. 

Geoff concludes, “It would be simple to think the case for timber frame 

is overwhelming and conclusive, but every genius has a flaw and timber 

frame is no different. In recent months, fires on construction sites have 

brought into question the use of timber frame in multi-storey buildings. 

Firstly, it has to be stated that most constructions site fires, irrespective of 

construction method are treated as arson and therefore the problem is 

not an inherent issue with timber as a construction material. Secondly, 

timber frame appears only to be vulnerable for a small window of 

opportunity during the construction process and the UKTFA has 

initiated its SiteSafe campaign to educate the industry to this danger and 

how a few simple steps will dramatically reduce the risk of fire on 

construction sites. 

“It would be easy for the detractors to invent reasons to reject the use 

of timber, but that would be missing the point and show a lack of 

appreciation of the bigger picture. This is about more than them losing 

sector share, it's about the wider implications for the global community 

and the need to cut energy use and focus all our efforts on using 

sustainable building products for the benefit of the entire planet – it’s 

about time.” 

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Structural Elements; External Fixtures 

James Jones Helps Deliver Burns Museum project 

Leading UK 

engineered timber 

producers, James 

Jones & Sons, 

Timber Systems 

Division Ltd, are 

supplying JJI-Joists 

and BJ-Beams to the 

world class Robert 

Burns Birthplace 

Museum project, 

currently underway at 

the Scottish bard’s 

birthplace in Alloway, 

Ayrshire. The UK 

manufactured, FSC certified, JJI-Joists and the BJ-Beams will be used 

throughout the ground and first floors and in the roof structure of the new 

Museum. 5668 l/m JJIs will be used and 170 l/m BJ- Beams. A striking 

wave-shaped roof is supported by a timber frame main structure. 


James Latham – Focus on Door Blanks 

Ancon Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Ties 

Literature is now available 

on Ancon’s range of low 

thermal conductivity wall 

ties. These ties minimise 

heat loss through thermal 

bridging, improving the 

energy efficiency of a 

masonry cavity wall. 

The use of these ties can 

reduce insulation depth 

and wall footprint. 

In addition to a number 

of stainless steel wire wall 

ties, the range includes the 

Ancon TeploTie which is manufactured from pultruded basalt fibres set in 

resin. This BBA-approved product is available exclusively from Ancon. 

It has a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. 


Tel: 0114 275 5224 

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After a highly successful period with Moralt and Flamebreak door blanks, James Latham has created a new door 

blank product guide. The brochure includes technical data and reports, detailed information about acoustic and 

fire door options and a wide variety of blanks from Moralt, Flamebreak and Halspan. 

To assist the customer in selecting the correct door for the required application, the guide also includes advice on 

a wide variety of lightweight door blanks, MDF, particle board and plywood faced door blanks plus veneered door 

blanks and particleboard door cores which may be laminated, veneered or painted. 

Chris Sutton, Director, said: “We have a display at The Building Centre which has proved very popular over the 

past few months and we’ve had tremendous interest from architects and contractors inside the M25. The 

feedback has been extremely positive and the door blank brochure has been an additional asset in providing 

information to existing and potential customers. 

“We predict the demand for higher performance door blanks will increase throughout 2010 and we’ve already 

seen a rise in enquiries relating to decibel ratings, thermal conductivity and U values. We believe our range of 

blanks offers customers the widest choice available from stock in the UK.” 

Lindapter Secures Target Field Canopy 

The new $425 million Target Field ballpark features an inspiring 1,988 ton 

steel sunshade canopy that sweeps around the stadium, with a 7,432 m 2 

glistening soffit safely suspended overhead with Lindapter steelwork 

fixings. The 40,000 seat, open-air Target Field is the new home of 

Minnesota Twins, an American professional baseball team based in 

Minneapolis, Minnesota. The architecturally stunning curved canopy 

presented a challenge to the connection design due to the connecting 

beams varying in size and angle throughout. The engineers also had to 

meet a vital criterion of accommodating up to 22.3 kN of wind load, while 

the contractor favoured a simple to install, universal connection that could 

be used on both primary and secondary steel sections. Lindapter 

provided a single solution that exceeded these requirements with the Type 

LR Girder Clamp connection system, independently approved to a safe 

working load of 58.8 kN at a 5:1 factor of safety. The self-adjustable 

assembly is compatible with flange thicknesses of 3 to 20 mm, while an 

over-sized slotted location plate enabled the simple adjustment to fit 

variations in beam width and connection angle. The efficient connection 

allowed the canopy risers to be easily aligned into position, allowing a 

faster installation in comparison to more time consuming conventional 

methods such as drilling, or repeated tack welding and grinding, thereby 

reducing on-site costs. 

Tel: 01274 521 444 www.lindapter.com 


Tel: 0116 257 3415 www.lathams.co.uk 

Precious Stone 


Top London jewellers Aspreys have 

installed a collection of Chilstone 

stonework among the priceless jewels 

as part of their exclusive Bond Street 

window display. The balustrading and 

other stonework are genuine articles 

just like the fabulous jewels and 

precious ornaments on display. 

“We are delighted to have our 

stonework on display at such a 

prestigious address” said Chilstone 

general manager Steve Clark, 

“Aspreys represent the best in personal 

adornment and Chilstone represent the 

best in garden ornaments.” Chilstone 

have made balustrading and garden 

features for many important customers 

including the Royal Household, Kew 

Gardens and Westminster Abbey. 


Guide Launched for Swimming Pool Environments 

Promat has launched a guide to moisture 

resistant ceiling and wall lining systems 

specifically for use in swimming pool and 

other high humidity environments. 

The Promat system can be used to form a 

seamless ceiling and wall lining and 

incorporates Promat Masterboard ® 

moisture resistant calcium silicate board, 

a corrosion resistant metal support 

structure and a Steridex ® protective coating. 

The completed system provides a robust 

vapour barrier that helps control 

condensation levels, protecting materials 

above the ceiling from the effects of high 

humidity and corrosive atmospheres 

below. Promat Masterboard ® is a versatile 

Class 0 building board suitable for use in a 

wide range of both internal and semiexposed 

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The New Rooflight Virtual Design Tool 

Create and download your own 

rooflight drawings with the new 

Virtual Design Tool, from 

The Rooflight Company The 

Virtual Design Tool enables you 

to create and download the 

following exactly to your 

specification. The easy 

step-by-step programme allows 

you to select: Roof type and 

styles; Size and format; Number 

of glazing bars if you are 

selecting Conservation/Plateau 

Rooflights; Glazing pitch if you 

are requiring a Pyramid/Lantern type rooflight. The Virtual Design Tool is 

developed by our technical team, based on their extensive experience of 

understanding Architects’ needs and designing Rooflights to suit. 


Tel: 01993 833 108 

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Planet Partitioning - Nailsea School 

Glazing plays a key role 

in the design scheme at 

the newly built Nailsea 

School and Planet 

Partitioning has 

supplied large quantities 

to the value of £400k 

based around their 

innovative Vertex 

dry-jointed product. 

This includes 

partitioning, full door 

sets, windows and atria, 

all with exceptionally high 

fire and acoustic ratings. Bespoke solutions have been supplied including 

windows for three music studios with an acoustic rating of 51 dB Rw and 

fire-rated glazing to separate the reception from the large circulation space. 


Tel. 01444 237310 

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Guttermaster in a Class of its Own 

Guttermaster was 

in a class of its own 

at the University of 

Worcester, when it 

supplied innovative 

rainwater systems, 

cappings and 

covers. The project 

for £10 million 

student residences 

on the St John’s 

Campus was part 

of an overall £150 million investment at the university. The new 

accommodation, built adjacent to existing halls of residence, was designed by 

architects, BDP and constructed by West-Midlands-based construction 

company, Morgan Ashurst. Two L-shaped residential blocks situated around 

a central courtyard house 182 en-suite, single study student rooms. 


Tel: 01706 869550 

www.guttermaster.co.uk Enquiry N o 144 


Holdsworth Windows 

Holdsworth Windows 

Limited was founded in 

1967 by the late Graham 

Holdsworth, and continues 

under the leadership of 

Managing Director Mark 

Glover, who joined the 

company in 1985. 

We specialise in the 

manufacture of purpose 

made hot dip galvanized 

polyester powder coated 

steel windows and genuine 

leaded lights. The steel 

windows can also be double glazed. We can manufacture windows from a 

variety of sections to suit most requirements, depending on the individual 

contract, and could be simple angle iron frames, or standard sections, W20 or 

even heavier box sections. The fittings are normally brass, but we do have our 

own period handles and stays. If required we can often re-use existing fittings. 



Architects Share Views on ASD Window System 

The considerable gap in the market 

for a sustainable window system that 

combines thermal performance with 

slim sightlines has now been filled. 

That’s the verdict of hundreds of 

visitors to the ASD Architectural 

stand at Ecobuild, 25 % of whom are 

now engaged in discussions with the 

company about using its revolutionary 

new ‘Forster Unico’ window profile 

system in their projects. The 100% 

steel system is 100 % recyclable, 

whilst offering exceptional strength. 

The system can be used to create 

large window expanses, opening 

up the design possibilities and 

increasing natural light. 


Tel: 0114 234 5288 

www.asdarchitectural.com Enquiry N o 148 

Sandtoft Guide for UK’s Largest Range of Roof Tiles 

Sandtoft has launched a 

comprehensive guide to the 

UK's largest range of roof tiles, 

including innovations that can 

help specifiers cut their total 

roof costs by up to a half. 

The Sandtoft Product Selector 

incorporates in-depth technical 

and visual information on the 

company's entire range, 

including Sandtoft’s clay solar 

solution – the UK's first fully 

integrated solar system using 

clay roof tiles. As part of the 

Wienerberger group, Sandtoft 

now offers the largest and 

most diverse portfolio of roof 

tiles, slates and accessories in 

the UK. 



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Panel Systems’ Class Act at Monkseaton High School 

The new £20 million 

Monkseaton High School 

in North Tyneside is 

benefiting from bespoke 

Aluminium panels from 

Panel Systems. 

The panels were 

specified with metallic 

silver Syntha pulvin 

powder coated 

aluminium faces to meet 

the specifiers’ high 

aesthetic requirements. 

The powder coated finish 

on the panels will provide 

a tough surface which will retain its visual appeal and weather resistant 

properties for many years to come. Panels Systems supplied the panels with 

a high performance Polyisocyanurate insulation as the core material to meet 

the demanding technical and thermal criteria set by the specifier. 


Retirement Home Gets Sophisticated Roofing Finish 

When Sunrise Senior 

Living was looking to 

develop a prestigious 

new care home in 

the north west of 

England, it found 

its roofing needs 

satisfied through 

the specification of 

Marley Eternit’s 

Hawkins clay plain 

tiles. They provide 

both the distinguished 

look to deliver the 

architectural vision 

as well as proven 

performance that will last for many years. Located in the leafy village of 

Hale Barns on the outskirts of Altrincham in Cheshire, the new 

development offers residential care facilities for up to 60 people. 




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MENA Engineering 

Staffordshire based Leading bespoke staircase 

manufacturer MENA Engineering have just 

completed a high profile project for the Kings 

Chalet at the Bahrain Air show, consisting of two 

8m floating all stainless steel staircases with solid 

Ash treads and glass panels. To compliment these 

MENA also supplied a 1m diameter stainless 

Chalice with water flowing from the outer edge into 

the inner bowl and two 6m tall by 2m wide 

stainless steel waterfeatures with the Royal Crest of 

Bahrain applied to the centre as pictured, all made 

to the highest standard. 

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The Ice Stick Heat Pump has been developed by 

Octopus AB in Sweden since 1991. The Ice-Stick 

has heated many homes for almost 20 years and 

is very efficient (COP 4.07 @ 4/35 EN15879) and 

environmentally friendly. The Ice Stick requires no 

maintenance, with the compressor being the only 

moving part. The system does not require a 

buffer tank and can be easily installed onto 

existing heating systems. Octopus has appointed 

Hillserve as its first nominated installer of the 

system in the UK. Hillserve are one of the largest 

insulation contractors in the country. 



Smart Fires 

EcoSmart Fire: Security, Quality, Total 

Design Flexibility - The leading brand for 

Commercial and High-End residential 

projects 

New! Australian made, the EcoSmart 

Fire Technology has been conceived to 

fill in a gap in the fireplace market for 

real flame and fire that are flueless, 

ventless and are completely 

freestanding; you can now move your 

focal point where you would like it to be. 

The EcoSmart Fire burns clean and is 

truly environmentally friendly as it is 

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Product Update 

Broadview 

Control of solar gain and glare is vital to give 

children a good physical and social environment. 

As a result, Daybreak Nursery contracted 

Broadview, a leading manufacturer and supplier 

of awnings and blinds, to design and install an 

awning to ensure children enjoy the outdoor 

space. One 5.5m by 4m folding arm Broadview 

35 electric awning system has been positioned 

over the play area and is operated via a remote. 

An automatic override retracts the product in 

windy conditions. Daybreak Nursery says: “The 

awning has created an ‘outdoor classroom.” 

Dales Fabrications 

Dales Sigma Fineline was originally launched in October 

2005 and consists of a variable dimension ‘M Profile’. 

Whilst it was intended to compliment the range of 

Aluminium Fascia profiles, we have found over the last 

couple of years, that it has been used as a ‘band 

course’ detail as well. Architects on schools and 

colleges have requested its integration to unify the roof 

trim and lower storey details as the profile is both 

versatile in its width and depth. 

The ability to use it to conceal a gutter is obviously one 

of the many benefits. Clients who are looking for a 

more ‘industrial’ concept use the profile to replicate an ‘I 

Beam’ without the weight, maintenance or fixing issues 

associated with Steel. The ability to offer a huge range 

of BS or RAL colours also enables the profile to be 

matched with windows or cladding in both colour and 

even gloss level. 

W G Lucas 

Lucas Sails was established in 

1884 to make Sails and 

Awnings for yachts. Since 1992 

the company has diversified into 

the world of Fabric Structures 

and Sail Canopies. These have 

proved very popular with some 

of the most prestigious Hotels 

and Restaurants. The 

technology of Stainless Steel 

masts and rigging with marine 

fittings coupled with the latest 

Sailmaking expertise, carbon 

fibre reinforcing and use of Fire 

Retardant Sailcloth provide 

visually pleasing and practical 

Terrace Shading. 




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Services 

JS Air Curtains at Union Square 

JS Air Curtains has 

supplied 20 air curtains 

for the recently opened 

Union Square shopping 

centre in Aberdeen. 

Three different types of 

air curtains from JS are 

helping prevent cold air 

from entering the 

prestigious £275 million 

retail development, 

keeping the internal 

atmosphere warm for 

shoppers and staff. 

The air curtains stood vertically on their ends at the front and rear entrances 

of the shopping complex creating an attractive series of architectural pillars. 

Each vertical Rund supplies up to 3,750 m 3 /hr of air and up to 24 kW of heat. 


Tel: 01903 858656 

www.jsaircurtains.com Enquiry N o 162 

Fantech Appoint Business Development Manager 

Following on from 

Fantech’s move to larger 

premises the Dublin based 

ventilation company has 

expanded its team with the 

key appointment of 

Business Development 

Manager Mark Russell. 

With extensive experience 

and an impressive track 

record, Mark was 

responsible for building 

and developing a business 

over the last seven years within the Irish market place. Alongside his strong 

business acumen Mark has a high level of technical expertise within the 

building services industry, working previously with RMI Ltd and York ACR Ltd 

in technical and engineering roles. 


Tel: +353 (0) 1 452 3211 

www.fantechventilation.com Enquiry N o 163 

Unique Ventilation Saves Energy and Lifetime Costs 

A new and innovative concept in domestic ventilation developed by Passivent Ltd is promising savings 

of 55% in electrical energy, 39 % in lifetime costs and cuts carbon emissions over alternative, 

mechanical solutions. The company’s unique iHybrid system combines the benefits of proven natural 

‘intelligent’ passive ventilation with those of heat recovery, to give a ‘mixed mode’ hybrid option. 

Passivent iHybrid predominantly uses well-designed natural ‘passive stack’ ventilation, harnessing natural 

air movement principles to draw fresh air into a home and exhaust the ‘used’ internal air without any 

electrical consumption, coupled with ‘as and when necessary’ heat recovery. An external thermostat 

monitors the outside temperature: when above 9°C, the natural ventilation wall vent remains open to 

provide fresh air into the dwelling, with ceiling mounted extracts drawing the ‘used’ internal air out via 

convection and the venturi effect (whereby warm air rises, and air moves faster with height, creating 

suction). When the external temperature falls below 9°C, the system senses the coolness and switches 

to heat recovery mode, closing the wall vent and switching air transfer to via the heat exchanger, 

transmitting warmth from the exhaust air to the cooler incoming air to reduce heat loss, and maintain a 

comfortable internal ambient temperature and air quality. 




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Ventilation Ducting Q & A 

We have been providing expert ventilation advice to architects,designers and contractors 

who come to us for technical help. As a result, we often get asked the same questions on 

a regular basis. We have answered below some of the most frequently asked questions, 

some as a result of new developments in the market and some of a more traditional 

nature. We are sure you will find them all beneficial, by Jon Hill, Technical Manager, 

Polypipe Ventilation. 

Q: The NHBC have recommended I fit a condensation trap to my 

ducting; how does it work and where does it go? 

A: When extracting warm moist air, for example, from a shower room, 

through a cold space such as a loft, condensation will form on the inside 

of the duct, run back down and may damage the electrics of a fan or 

cause damage to decorated surfaces. The trap has a gutter inside that 

collects the moisture and an overflow port then allows condensate build 

up to drain to the outside. The traps are installed in the loft space as low 

as possible on vertical ducts but high enough to allow for a slight fall in 

the overflow pipe. 

Q: I am installing an exhaust air heat pump and need to have 

provision for replacement air into the property. How is this 

achieved? 

A: Building Regulations consider these to be System 3. They state that 

provision for make up air should be made in every habitable room other 

than wet rooms at a minimum of 2500 mm 2 of equivalent area per room 

inlet, ideally mounted at over 1.7m to avoid draughts and discomfort; 

generally it should be left permanently open. This can be achieved using 

traditional window mounted trickle vents, ensuring they are not blocked 

by curtains or blinds or by purpose designed wall mounted, draught free, 

air supply kits designed to match exactly the air usage requirements of 

the heat pump. 

Q: Can I connect two individual fans into one duct run? 

A: This is permissible under current Building Regulations; however care 

must be taken to avoid exhausting through the other fan instead of to 

outside. This can be achieved by installing fans that have backdraught 

dampers built in, such as domestic centrifugal surface mounted fans – 

ideal for this type of application. Alternatively, duct system connectors 

with built in gravity non-return flaps can be installed after each fan. 

It should be noted that the single duct should have a geometrical free 

area of the sum of the two feeder ducts to provide sufficient flow if both 

fans are running simultaneously. 

Q: I have to pass a duct through a fire rated wall. What fire-stopping 

methods are available to me? 

A: Current Building Regulations state that when a duct or any other 

service passes through a fire rated wall, or to use the correct terminology, 

a fire-separating element, it should be adequately protected by 



fire-stopping so that the fire resistance of the element is not impaired. 

Furthermore, only fire-stopping systems which have been shown by test 

to maintain the fire resistance of the element may be used. In a masonry 

wall, intumescent wraps may be used as the masonry will contain the 

expansion of the intumescent. Alternatively, steel intumescent-filled 

collars can be fitted around the duct on both sides of the wall. For stud 

walls the only suitable solution is to employ steel sheathed intumescent 

duct connectors; the steel sheath contains the expansion of the 

intumescent within the stud wall cavity. This type of product is the most 

suitable for all applications as it forms an integral part of the duct system 

as well as providing fire-stopping. 

It is vital in this safety critical field of application that the fire-stopping 

products used have been tested by a reputable test establishment such 

as BRE on both the size and type of duct being used and in the type of 

fire wall being constructed. Make sure you ask for those supporting test 

reports and check carefully if the test data matches your intended 

installation; you will be surprised how often they don’t, especially with 

wraps and collars. Contractors can be held liable for installing a product 

that is not fit for purpose. 

Q: How can I prevent cold draughts entering a room through the 

extract vent? 

A: There are a number of ways of preventing this. The first is by fitting a 

simple gravity flap outlet in place of an open fixed louvered grille on the 

exterior of the building. However, if the outlet is mounted on a very 

exposed wall, a more robust single gravity flap outlet with protective cowl 

should be installed. If access to the outside of the building is difficult, a 

gravity flap built in to a duct connector should be employed in the duct 

system. These products are often used as non-return valves in larger 

duct systems and are readily available. 

Q: The extract fan is not ducted to the outside and is venting directly 

into the loft space. Is this OK? 

A: The simple answer is no. All extract ventilation must exhaust to the 

outside, as clearly stated in Building Regulations. The exhausted warm 

moisture laden air will condense forming water droplets in the colder 

environment causing mould to form in the long term and other associated 

moisture damage to both the roof structure and the insulation. 

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Services 

Grundfos Raise the Pressure 

Your customers don’t have to suffer with 

low water pressure – you can provide the 

solution. A pressurised hot and cold system 

served by a Grundfos pressure boosting 

pump can satisfy the most demanding of 

requirements. Grundfos boosting products 

range from simple on/off controlled single 

pumps with or without integral water storage 

tank to variable speed constant pressure 

packaged sets for high spec installations. 

From the stainless steel UPA 15-90N, which 

can boost pressure to one or two outlets 

and typically adds 0.5 – 0.75 bar to the 

incoming pressure, to the brand new 

Max-E Boost a cost effective packaged set 

for larger properties with more than 2 

bathrooms, Grundfos have the solution. 


Tel: 01525 775402 

www.grundfos.co.uk Enquiry N o 168 

Reznor’s Green Heating is just the Ticket 

Putting energy efficiency at 

the top of its agenda, 

a prominent London based 

Christian organisation 

decided to invest in a modern 

heating system. After 

examining a range of options, 

it selected an advanced – and 

highly economical – solution 

from Reznor. Alongside the 

environmental advantages of 

investing in a state of the art 

heating system, the religious 

centre was also hoping to 

reduce expenditure as its 

existing system consumed a great deal of energy. It also required climate 

protection for the retail literature contained in its onsite warehouse. 


Tel: 01303 259141 

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Polyguard – The Simple Answer 

Polypipe Building Products 

has launched a new barrier pipe 

solution designed to ensure the safe 

delivery of drinking water through 

redeveloped sites that may have 

been contaminated by previous 

industrial and commercial use. 

It’s available now from merchants 

across the UK. Polyguard protects 

drinking water against a wide range 

of potential contaminants including 

organic, inorganic, corrosive and 

toxic elements offering all the 

benefits that come with a plastic 

pipe system - in particular its light 

weight and flexibility – in this case coupled with the protective, impenetrable 

aluminium barrier that runs the fill length of the pipe. 


Tel: 01709 770 000 

www.polypipe.com Enquiry N o 171 

Change In Comfort with Pressalit Care 

Pressalit Care has extended 

its range of height adjustable 

nursing benches with the new 

Nursing Bench 150. Meeting 

the recommendations of 

BS8300:2009, the Nursing 

Bench 150 has been 

designed for installations such 

as Changing Places facilities, 

school hygiene rooms and 

home adaptations. For use in 

situations where a person 

needs to be changed or 

showered while lying down, the Nursing Bench 150 comprises a comfortable 

PVC-coated canvas stretcher which is easily height adjusted with the handheld 

remote control. Providing a weight limit of up to 150 kg, the Nursing 

Bench 150 is available in 1.4 m and 1.8 m lengths. 


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Door Closer Gains in Health Sector 

Perko Powermatic ® , 

the controlled, 

concealed door 

closer from Samuel 

Heath is gaining 

favour with 

increasing numbers 

of health authorities 

across the country, 

thanks to the many 

benefits that the 

closer’s concealment 

delivers to the health 

sector. Being totally 

concealed when the 

door is closed, Perko Powermatic ® will not have a detrimental effect 

on the appearance of the door or overall interior, but it is the less obvious, 

hidden benefits of concealment that are proving popular with specifiers as 

well as project and facilities managers throughout the healthcare sector. 



You Imagine – Westin Delivers 

There was plenty to 

celebrate for Westin at this 

year’s KBB. Not only did 

their stylish award winning 

Art Deco styled stand 

receive acclaim, but their 

products ensured visitors to 

that stand were buzzing 

with excitement. The only 

UK Company to 

manufacture and supply 

custom-built domestic 

kitchen extractors, Westin’s 

wholly bespoke service 

gives designers full flexibility 

to create functional yet beautiful living spaces. Westin chose KBB to present 

the first concept design from their new themed product range “All that Jazz”. 


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Look Up to Save on the Bottom Line 

One of the more positive aspects to come out of the recession is the advantage to businesses 

who, by looking up to find savings for the bottom line, are now utilising flat roofs on industrial and 

commercial buildings to locate such things as plant, motor and boiler rooms. An increasing 

number of businesses are freeing up space within their premises by utilising the space afforded 

by flat roofs. This not only brings them financial and practical advantages but also often saves 

energy and adds value to their premises. Access is one of the main considerations of this move 

upwards and retractable loft ladders which - unlike fixed stairways – don’t take up any floor space, 

are proving to be the most cost-effective and reliable access solution. The preferred supplier of 

loft ladders is global specialist Premier Loft Ladders. This UK-based company offers the most 

extensive range of quality aluminium and wooden loft ladders available in the market, making it 

the number one choice of architects and designers throughout the construction industry. 

Premier’s most popular ladder is the Supreme, a concertina-style aluminium ready to fit counter 

balance stairway which is built to individual requirements and offered with several options. 

Tel: 0845 9000 195 www.premierloftladders.co.uk 


Church Roof Restored to Former Glory with 

Sadolin Classic 

The derelict Oxton Congregational Church in Birkenhead has been 

transformed into a new home for the Wirral Christian Centre as a result of a 

£1 million restoration project. Sadolin Classic, from Crown Paints, was 

used to bring all the interior woodwork in the church, including the 

impressive barrelled ceiling, back to its former glory. The premium 

woodcare product was specified because of the longlasting protection it 

offers for new and previously stained wood and for its consistent 

translucent finish which allows all the natural grain and detailing of the 

wood to show through. Many new sections of wooden panelling had to be 

blended with original and repaired sections, all with different colouring and 

absorbencies. The restoration team was able to draw upon the range of 

finely differentiated shades in the Sadolin Classic range to build up a 

consistent rich and warm teak colour across the entire ceiling. 



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Set for Successful Hat-Trick 

Architects, designers and construction contractors can reach a host of refurbishment 

specialists and check out some of the latest innovative product suppliers when the 

easyFairs ® INTERIOR FIT- OUT show returns to London’s ExCel on May 5th & 

6th.easyFairs ® INTERIOR FIT- OUT is the UK’s only event dedicated to commercial, retail 

and leisure interior refurbishment services. 

Exhibitors include shop-fitters, joiners, interior contractors, 

display specialists, and manufacturers of ceilings, floors and 

walls, storage solutions, lighting, fabrics, decorative glass, 

and contemporary furniture. The 2008 & 2009 events 

proved overwhelming successes attracting 200 exhibitors 

and over thousands of quality visitors, establishing itself firmly as a key 

diary date for designers tasked with creating stimulating interiors for 

hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, offices and public buildings. 

Already backed by the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and 

the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS), easyFairs ® 

INTERIOR FIT- OUT 2010 is also supported by the Resin Flooring 

Association (FeFRA), The Building Centre and Specfinder.com. 

Matt Benyon, easyFairs ® UK Managing Director, added: “The last two 

shows have been superb, attracting store designers, construction 

managers, and facilities bosses from many of the UK’s leading 

companies. Its success illustrated the need for a dedicated event for the 

commercial interiors sector, and our third show looks set to be even 

bigger and better than ever.” 

The Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) will launch its new CPD 

presentation ‘A Guide to Partitions’ at the show. 

The CPD presents the benefits, uses and performance of modern 

partitioning systems. It is designed to make the audience aware of the 

innovative solutions that are available to specifiers from the membership 

of AIS. 

The presentation will be delivered by AIS technical manager Joe Cilia, 

who has over 30 years experience in commercial interiors. Cilia said: 

“Launching our new CPD at easyFairs gives us a direct platform to 

architects and other specifiers, and will increase awareness of AIS to a 

wider audience. We produced the CPD in conjunction with a section 

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of our supplier members, so we have built in best practice and 

innovation from almost 30 manufacturers, accompanied by some 

excellent case studies.” 

An opportunity to meet shop-fitters and fit-out contractors, lighting, 

flooring, furniture and paneling manufacturers and much more including: 

Sustainability at easyFairs ® INTERIOR FIT-OUT 

Need to improve the environmental credentials of your next project? 

Meet the contractors, sustainable product manufacturers and installers 

with all the answers. 

RIBA accredited CPD Seminars 

Earn valuable CPD credits whilst broadening your technical knowledge. 

A broader range of free to attend learnShops seminars 

These independent content-rich mini seminars will be presented by 

industry experts. learnShops are popular, so it is first come first seated. 

Lions Lair 

Uncover the best innovations in show as exhibitors pitch their latest 

products to our expert judges. 

New for 2010 is the CSD Designer Village. 

Naturally, easyFairs ® INTERIOR FIT- OUT features some of the 

country’s leading, most innovative shopfitters who will illustrate creative, 

practical work carried out for premises ranging from one-branch retail 

outlets to international brands, plus museums, restaurants, colleges and 

hotels. 

Register to attend the show for free by going to 

www.easyfairs.com/interiorfitout-uk 

Opening times: - 5th May 10am – 5pm 

6th May 10am – 4pm 

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STI Launch Alert Point ‘Lite’ 

Fire and 

security specialists 

STI (Europe) have 

extended their Alert 

Point range with the 

announcement of the 

Alert Point:Lite, which 

offers an ideal solution 

for smaller premises 

that require a simple 

and effective means of 

raising an alarm. Alert 

Point:Lite shares many 

of the features of the 

Alert Point, including a 

resettable operating 

element (with an activation warning flag), seven different alarm tones, 

a 100 dB integral sounder and a range of colours to suit different fire, security, 

and safety applications. 


Creative Freedom for Luminaire Designers 

Flexibility, great freedom of 

design and high efficiency 

– these are the main 

advantages of the new 

PrevaLED Core Light 

Engines from Osram. 

Designed using a modular 

principle, the PrevaLED 

range reduces both 

development effort and 

time to market for luminaire 

developments thanks to 

fixed interfaces. Featuring a 

light engine and electronic control gear, the PrevaLED is small, easy to use 

and extremely powerful. PrevaLED light engines enable luminaire 

manufacturers to significantly reduce the effort of developing new luminaires 

and thus to save costs. 


Tel: 01744 812 221 

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Recticel Achieves Major Fire Certification with LPCB 

Recticel 

Insulation 

Products has 

announced 

that the fire 

performance 

properties of 

two of its flat 

roof insulation 

boards – 

Powerdeck F 

and Eurothane 

Silver - have 

achieved the 

standard of LPCB LPS 1181 certification. Granted by the Loss Prevention 

Certification Board (LPCB), the LPS 1181 standard is used by the insurance 

industry for enhanced property fire protection, particularly with reference to 

the construction of schools and education buildings. Recticel’s high 

performance Powerdeck F board is designed for use in flat roof insulation. 


Hats Off to Omega 2 

Kingfisher Lighting has 

introduced a great addition to 

the XLS line up, the classically 

designed Omega 2. Reflecting 

the fit and forget approach to 

quality you can expect from XLS, 

Omega 2 features a base and 

top cap in die cast aluminium 

and a top canopy in spun 

aluminium all finished polyester 

powder coated. Stainless steel 

support rods from the base 

ensure a secure fit for the 

canopy and add to the high 

specification. Omega 2 presents 

a classic design choice for a 

range of amenity areas. 


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Good Blinds Need Not Restrict the View 

The world has moved on over the years, have the blinds in 

your office? Or the way you think about them? Do you still 

believe blackout blinds are the only way to stop glare and 

dazzle, at the total loss of external view and free natural day 

lighting? Let us show you another way. 

With a range of shading materials, which includes black-out if 

necessary but otherwise, with light transmissions (Tv) from 1 to 10% 

we have a blind fabric that will suit your premises’ requirements for 

light control. 

Within the same range we have materials with solar reflectance’s (Rs) 

of over 70%, ideal for reflecting the solar energy (including the visible 

light) back out and reducing heat gain. 

(Did you know that direct sunlight can ‘throw’ 100,000 + Lux at your 

window, this being the equivalent to nearly 14 Kw per Msq?) With over 

25 years of experience you could just take our word for it, but just in 

case, we have commissioned a series of laboratory reports and 

calculations that confirm our materials reflectances and transmissions 

Rippleweave 2 Offers Superior Style and Comfort 

Taking state of the art Infinity FMC tufting technology into previously 

unchartered waters, Forbo has introduced Rippleweave 2 into its Tessera 

carpet tile range. The sophisticated new textured loop pile carpet tile with 

its rich tactile appearance is designed to deliver a look of opulence and 

superior level of underfoot comfort in high end commercial interiors and 

hospitality environments. The texture and luxurious appearance of 

Rippleweave 2 are achieved by incorporating heavyweight four ply Lumina 

100% solution dyed polyamide yarns in a complex multi-height loop pile 

design. The result is a heavy contract carpet tile with a very generous pile 

weight of 950gsm and long-lasting appearance retention. A palette of 

seven muted colourways, incorporating co-ordinated tonal yarns inspired 

by natural elements makes this premium carpet tile the ideal choice for a 

wide range of interior spaces where contemporary style, comfort, warmth 

and durability are key priorities. 

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and their performances with standard glazing to the very latest European 

standards (EN 14501, EN 13363-1, EN 13363-2 & EN 673). 

(Did you know that an internal window blind can improve the insulation 

of a single glazed window from a ‘U value’ of 5.7 to 3.7?) 

Along with the shading fabrics and the experience, we have specialised 

hardware systems that accommodate rectangular windows, shaped 

windows, vertical windows, horizontal windows (a.k.a. roof lights) and 

windows inclined anywhere in between. 

Manually operated in many cases historically, motorisation is becoming 

increasingly popular as automation and linking to climate sensors and 

building management systems becomes more affordable and justifiable. 

Would you like to consider improving comfort levels in your existing 

premises, or are you looking at a new project? Why not give us a call, at 

least request a sample laboratory report which with the accompanying 

fabric samples proves ‘The Science of Solar Shading’. 

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Highland Inspiration 

Lighting designer Bruce Munro announces the completion of a project to light the 

common parts at the new Hotel Grosvenor, Shaftesbury, Dorset. 

Lighting designer Bruce Munro announces the completion of a 

project to light the common parts at the new Hotel Grosvenor, 

Shaftesbury, Dorset. Munro designed and made spectacular 

bespoke chandeliers, wall panels, and illuminated sculptures 

for recesses as well as garden lighting. He also placed 

general lighting to maintain the light levels throughout. “I wanted the hotel 

to have a wow-factor. It needed to be chic, moody, and ‘Londonesque’, 

especially in the bar. I realised the lighting was vitally important, so I 

called Bruce Munro.” says the owner Charlie Barkshire. 

The boutique hotel had a soft opening on December 4th 2009. It is a 

listed building that has been a coaching inn for hundreds of years and it 

overlooks the main street in the heart of the historic town. It has been 

given a totally new lease of life, and renamed after the eighteenth century 

Duke of Westminster who elegantly remodelled it in classic Georgian style 

for his use when hunting in the Blackmore Vale. 

The new interior offers high quality contemporary design in 16 

bedrooms, including Cecil Beaton fabrics by Beaudesert in recognition of 

Beaton’s connections with the area. A 40ft ballroom, drawing room, 

courtyard terrace, bar, and Greenhouse Restaurant with Michelin starred 

chef Mark Treasure are the common parts where Munro’s lighting now 

plays such a pivotal role. 

The brief for Hotel Grosvenor was to create an elegant lighting solution 

effective both day and night, with a few twists in the form of custom-made 

pieces. Munro’s aim was to weave the pieces into a simple but functional 

general lighting scheme. In the downstairs bar, Munro’s ten glamorous 

‘Tear Drop Cluster’ bespoke chandeliers provide a stunning explosion of 

light. They are fibre optic chandeliers, illuminated by two remote 

low-energy 12 v halogen projectors using only 100 W. The Tear Drop 

Clusters came to his mind on a rainy day by Loch Osian in The Highlands 

of Scotland. 

More discrete, but no less captivating, are Munro’s ‘Illuminated 

Shelves’, specially designed and made for two mirrored recesses either 

side of the fireplace in a corner of the bar. They feature 72 dimmable 

porcelain candles of varying heights and diameters, placed above two 

xenon 2.5 Watt lamps. Though made of porcelain they have the 

welcoming, calming feel of candlelight. 

Next comes a wall mounted sculpture called Harvest Moon. 

This sculpture features a projection of the moon, thrown onto bas-relief 

on a disk floating on a rectangle, in landscape format. Either side of the 

base of the Harvest Moon sculpture, on the perimeter of a banquette, 

are Munro’s two illuminated Stalagmite sculptures, called “Light of the 

Munros” these are a reference to the mythical stag that once roamed the 

Scottish mountains. These are lead crystal stalagmite light catchers, 

under-lit by recessed LED lamps. The Harvest Moon is more personal 

“I love harvest moons and have always wanted to make one. Here in the 

bar, it provided a solution to lighting a dark corner in an interesting way. 

The Gobo projection of a moon is given a three dimension quality by 

creating a bas-relief background and box frame. The joinery was made 

by highly skilled local furniture maker Luke Haughton. Initially I 

experimented with coloured backgrounds, but eventually (after the fourth 

attempt) settled for a charcoal grey, slate grey and a white paint finish.” 

says Munro. Proving that the simple ideas are not always simple 

to realise! 

In the courtyard garden, the Fireflies were original designed for a 

Caribbean garden. Constructed in copper and brass, they are very robust 

and withstand all weathers. By day they dissolve into the background, by 

night the fibre optic strands create a little bit of magic as they catch the 

eddies and breezes in the predominantly hard surface courtyard. Munro 

has made five ‘Firefly’ luminaires to enliven the evergreen border at night. 

Staked into the ground, they are made of copper, brass, and 375 thin 

fibres, and together they are illuminated by one 12 v remote 100 W 

halogen projector. 

The Yin Yang Bas-Relief is a simple idea to interpret the Yin Yang into 

three dimensions, and for Munro it's something that he feels is beautiful 

and fun. It’s not intended to be anything more complicated than that and 

was made with the help of local sculptor Mark Merer. Munro’s Yin Yang 

sculpture is the last piece to mention: a colourful wall panel consisting of 

6 white cast forms with Yin Yang bas-relief design. They are illuminated 

with two pairs of adjustable recessed 12 v spotlights, with blue and 

magenta dichroic filters. Together with the Greenhouse restaurant, 

the new Hotel Grosvenor looks set to prove an irresistible temptation in 

the heart of Shaftesbury. 



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Biomass Appliances and Chimneys 

Increasingly architects are seeing the benefits of 

wood burning appliances in achieving lower SAP 

ratings delivering on renewable sources and lower 

carbon emissions. Wood burning stoves are able to 

give efficiencies of 80 plus percent. That combined 

with the carbon benefits of burning wood make 

them a real option for space & water heating. 

SAP 2009, which will come into use in October will 

allow stoves than can heat more than one room to 

be used in primary heating. An efficient heating 

appliance needs an efficient chimney system. 

The key to a well performing chimney is consistent 

insulation along the entire length of the flue. 

The Schiedel Isokern DM system is the ideal 

chimney system to be used with stoves in new 

houses. Manufactured with pumice, a natural 

insulator, it is light weight and easy to construct. 


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Smith’s Adds Special Effect To Hydroflame ® 

Smith’s Environmental Products 

has bolstered its Hydroflame flame 

effect fan convector with a new 

and improved signature feature – 

the flame effect. A new, mirrored 

panel behind the ‘flame’ provides 

more depth, creating a more 

realistic and attractive focal point. 

The ‘flame’ window has also 

increased in size, further 

enhancing the products 

credentials as an eye-catching 

visual feature suitable for any 

room. The Hydroflame works by 

connecting to the central heating 

system, therefore offering a 

much safer alternative to gas fires 

which may produce or leak 

harmful CO gases. 


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The National Fireplace Association discusses the different design options now available 

for fires & fireplaces. 

Before the advent of central heating, customers bought new 

fires for the amount of heat they generated. In reality, most 

home owners had little choice of fuel or fire because the 

house they moved into probably had multiple chimneys 

serving open fires in the living rooms and bedrooms. 

A few, in major towns and cities, could choose gas fires powered by 

Towns gas, as it was called. The bulk though burnt solid fuel for heat – 

coal in the urban areas and readily available wood in the country. 

Today, heat output is only important to a small minority of the 800,000 

households that purchase a fire, fireplace or stove each year. Statistics 

show nearly 90 % of our twenty two million households have some sort of 

central heating – yet nearly thirteen million of these same houses also 

have a fire or other independent room heater. The motive for these 

fireplace purchasers is aesthetics – to achieve a look in their homes and 

to create a room centrepiece to counteract the television 

The popularity of contemporary design in fires, particularly in gas, 

electric and bioethanol models, has led to the introduction of a wealth of 

new materials. For fire fronts and frames these include stainless steel, 

brushed aluminium and cultured marble (a composite material made 

from resin with filling material and colouring). There has also been a vast 

increase in the range of flame effects offered on gas fires and many 

designs available with three of four alternatives. While coals remain the 

number one choice because they realistically represent a coal fire, the 

popularity of other options has spiralled with the contemporary boom. 

Alternatives to coals include pebbles (rounded, light-coloured cobbles), 

driftwood, ribbon burners (thin lines of dancing flames) and geometric 

shapes. This certainly isn’t an exhaustive list and it is worth asking what 

options are available on the gas fires that you are interested in. 

The overall efficiency of the fire is not affected greatly by the type of fuel 

bed used. Designs that use a heat exchanger or a glass front will be 

more efficient than those that only seek to create a decorative look. 

Flueless Fires Design 

The flueless gas fire uses a catalytic converter to scrub all traces of 

carbon monoxide from the burnt gas, this results in near 100 % efficiency 

although in reality, a tiny amount of heat is lost in the burning process. 



As the burnt gas is emitted directly in to the room, most installations will 

require an air vent adjacent to the fire to provide sufficient air changes 

within the room. 

Most flueless gas fires only require 3.0 kW of heat to function at its 

optimum, whereas anything up to 7 kW are required by 

conventionally-flued gas fires to produce the same output. This reduced 

requirement for fuel helps to conserve the world's natural resources. 

These figures also mean that, pro rata, there are less emissions of 

greenhouse gases, potentially as little as only 20 % of emissions from 

flued gas appliances. The catalytic converter also acts as an air cleaner 

destroying airborne particles which often aggravate allergies. 

Designs include traditional hearth-mounted models, hang on the wall, 

contemporary looks and stoves. 

Bioethanol Fires 

New to the UK over the last couple of years comes the bioethanol living 

room fire. As they burn denatured alcohol – bioethanol – these fires are 

flueless and require no chimney or additional ventilation! Bioethanol is an 

environmentally friendly, non-polluting, non-smelling, carbon neutral fluid 

made from sustainable sources, such as cereal crops, across Europe. 

Many designs are a combination of stainless steel or aluminium with 

tempered glass to create a chic, and typically contemporary, live-fuel 

effect fire. They can be set in to a coffee table, or designed as a 

free-standing unit (example top image), wall mounted or be designed for 

use outdoors. Look for designs that ensure the highest safety possible, 

for the bioethanol and the fire that burns it. 

The fuel is typically held in a stainless steel burner tray which comes 

with a closing device to extinguish the burning fuel at the end of the 

burning period and to stop it evaporating. 

Some designs use ceramic fuel sets to enhance the reality of the flame 

effect but be careful; this may cause soot to form. The majority allow the 

flames to play in the heat chamber to create a realistic, lazy burning 

flame. A bioethanol fire can be quickly installed in any room in a matter 

of minutes, using basic DIY skills. Additional quantities of the bioethanol 

fuel can be ordered in 4 or 5 litre plastic bottles. 

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Fire Rated Glass Blocks Offer Passive Protection 

Shackerley’s comprehensive 

range of fire rated glass blocks 

are tested to DIN 4102/3 or EN 

1364/1 in combination with 

EN1363/1 and have been 

assessed to suit the UK market 

according to BS 476/22. 

The new brochure includes 

options for walls and floor 

installations, including pre-cast 

panels, to suit all budgets and 

specifications and each block is 

classified according to its 

thermal insulation, fire integrity 

and physical thickness. The 

blocks offer incremental levels 

of protection up to a maximum 

of 90 minutes thermal insulation 

and 90 minutes fire integrity. 


Coca-Cola Refreshing Approach to Safety 

When Coca-Cola 

embarked on building 

a new flagship bottling 

and distribution plant 

in Lisburn, Northern 

Ireland, its development 

was to be state-of-theart 

including the safety 

systems that it installed. 

Plastic-barrier 

specialists, A-Safe were 

called into advise on 

the safety features of 

the proposed 45-acre 

plant. A-Safe has now installed a variety of systems within the site, 

including designing bespoke column protectors specifically for this site. 

It has also installed pedestrian and vehicle segregation barriers, pedestrian 

walkways, machinery and equipment protection, height restrictors across 

doorways and door frames and bollards. 




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Levolux at ‘The Hub’ of Eco-Architecture 

When the UK’s largest 

engineering and design 

consultancy, Atkins, developed its 

new HQ in Bristol, it wanted the 

design to show the world how 

modern buildings could play a 

key role in the battle against 

climate change. Among the 

many initiatives which enabled 

the completed 9000 m 2 office 

building, known as “The Hub”, to 

achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ 

rating is a Levolux Solar 

Shading solution. Levolux was 

chosen by Atkins to design and 

install a custom solution 

comprising of horizontal and 

vertical extruded Aerofoil Fins 

with an integral Walkway system. 


Counter Terror Bollard Range Launched 

Marshalls Street Furniture has 

launched a range of impact 

tested, counter-terrorist bollards as 

part of their new specialist high 

security ‘RhinoGuard’ range. 

RhinoGuard bollards are available 

in a variety of standard sleeve 

designs in steel and stainless steel 

to complement any scheme. A 

fully bespoke design service is 

also available for bollards 

specified in Marshalls’ Ferrocast 

polyurethane material, enabling 

clients to specify bollards to 

match exact project requirements, 

providing a completely unique aesthetic. The RhinoGuard range has been 

successfully crash tested in accordance with the BSI PAS 68 standard. 


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Abtech Basement Systems 

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Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AA 

Tel: 0870 801 0080 Fax: 0870 8010090 

Email: sales@abtechbasements.co.uk 

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Unit 15, Tomo Business Park, 

Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 5EP 

Tel:01449 770607 Fax:01449 678444 

Email: sales@babypoint.co.uk 

www.babypoint.co.uk 

Baby Point is an ISO 9001 UK based 

company specialising in the design and 

production of commercial baby 

changing equipment. All products are 

developed and tested to comply with 

the European Standard for the design 

of baby changing equipment 

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BRICKS & BLOCKS 

York Handmade Brick Co 

Forest Lane, Alrie, York YO61 1TU 

Tel: 01347 838881 Fax: 01347 838885 

Email: darmitage@yorkhandmade.co.uk 

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High Peak Works, Chapel-en-le-Frith, 

High Peak, Derbyshire SK23 0HW 

Tel: 01298 812371 Fax: 01298 812237 

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Tel: 0115 9869966 Fax: 0115 9869944 

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