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SCHOOL BUILDING LytaScreed top of the class in £10m UCL revamp Aggregate Industries’ revolutionary LytaScreed has once again proved its outstanding credentials during the renovation of one of the UK’s most prestigious educational institutions, University College London. As part of UCL’s £1.2 billion refurbishment programme, main contractor Balfour Beatty was tasked with building a terrace next to the 19th Century Grade 1 listed Wilkins Building, providing a vital passage through the university’s Bloomsbury Campus while also serving as an outdoor events space. Located close to Regent Park in London, the £10m revamp incorporates a complete modernisation programme, including the construction of a new single storey building below the terrace to house a full range of catering kitchen facilities to provide food for the new refectory. In keeping with the architectural heritage of the Wilkins Building, the terrace included a Portland stone floor, with a new external staircase leading to the refectory at lower ground floor level. As such, the project required a lightweight podium screed suitable to carry natural stone paviours that could also provide a superior drainage system. Cue Aggregate Industries and its pioneering LytaScreed – one of the fastest drying and most versatile floor screed ranges available to the UK market. Specifically designed and manufactured to meet the complex requirements of modern construction practice, when building the Wilkins Terrace 120 tonnes of LytaScreed Topped solution was utilised by placing the LytaScreed Base with a permeable 15mm sand cement topping. This created a semi dry floor screed suitable for all sensitive floor coverings, such as the Portland natural stone, in as little as five days. What’s more, with an ever increasing emphasis on sustainable construction, LytaScreed was instrumental in helping the UCL revamp achieving ‘very good’ status BREEAM ratings. This is because not only does the innovative product reduce the weight of a screed by up to 50%, but being a secondary aggregate, it also cuts the demand for natural quarried material. Steve Curley, Lytag general manager at Aggregate Industries, said: “The Aggregate Industries’ ground-breaking LytaScreed product proved the perfect solution for providing the lightweight podium screed suitable to carry natural stone paviours that the UCL refurbishment required whilst also creating an unrivalled drainage system.” For further information about Aggregate Industries, visit www.aggregate.com. 24 JULY 2018, REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS
SCHOOL BUILDING School makeover revealed as part of Dulux smarter spaces initiative After beating off competition from schools across the country to win the 2017 Dulux Smarter Spaces competition, Lawley Primary School has revealed the £10,000 makeover awarded as its prize. Taking inspiration from the school’s year five pupils, the colour and design transformation has totally revitalised and refurbished the school’s entrance hall and main corridor. After taking thoughtprovoking ideas and design concepts from the students themselves, it was decided to utilise colours and inspiring images to decorate the space, mirroring the ethos of Lawley Primary School, its staff and the children. Launched in April, on the belief that a vibrant space that utilises effective colour and design can help inspire teachers and students alike – a view backed up by 85% of teachers according to a Dulux study* – the competition required schools to submit a 300-word entry explaining why they should win a £10,000 transformation and how they would make use of the funding. After receiving entries from across the country, Lawley Primary was chosen as one of two winners by a panel of judges, including Matthew Burton and education expert, Professor Stephen Heppell. Dulux Smarter Spaces Ambassador Matthew Burton, of Educating Yorkshire fame, unveiled the new space at a ribbon cutting ceremony on 6th March. He said: “Dulux research undertaken as part of this initiative has shown that a staggering two thirds of schools in the UK lack the funding to make basic refurbishments, so it’s a real honour to be able to give something back to two deserving schools. “In my many years as a teacher I have witnessed first-hand the effects a cared-for classroom or school environment can have on pupils’ wellbeing and grades, and I’ve also seen how neglected spaces can be uninspiring and a challenge to teach in. I’m fully supportive of learner-led design. I believe children are much more likely to be engaged if they have a bright and colourful space that they’ve had some element of creative control over, so it’s wonderful to see Lawley Primary School children’s designs brought to life.” Ian Gisbourne, Dulux’s National Sector Manager for Education, said: “For three years, the Dulux Smarter Spaces initiative has been championing a movement to improve education environments, and we’ve seen how learner-led design and the effective use of colour can improve learning outcomes. Research conducted through the SSAT network** has shown that following the Smarter Spaces renovation undertaken at Upton-by-Chester High School, student attendance increased from 90% to 92% and year 7 groups using the space are making greater progress against their targets than other groups that don’t have access to the room.” “We’re confident that Lawley Primary will see the educational benefits of this magnificent makeover right away.” Mrs Carol McQuiggin, Head Teacher at Lawley Primary School, said: “We are all absolutely over the moon to be winners of the Dulux Smarter Spaces competition. It’s fantastic for the children to see their ideas materialise, and the makeover has provided a lovely start to 2018 for us!” P J Arnold, Ltd, a trusted Contract Partner based in the West Midlands completed the works in just seven days. Dulux Trade Diamond Matt, a highly durable emulsion, was chosen for its longlasting finish, with Diamond Matt used on the feature wall (50BB 18/276, 87GG 51/291, 93YY 52/598 and 77GY 33/506) and on the broadwall (66YY 88/114). The Dulux Smarter Spaces team works in partnership with schools to find the best solution for their particular needs, from making sure they are matched with a quality decorating contractor to ensuring every aspect of the project is smoothly managed. Offering expert colour and design expertise, the service helps schools get the most out of their environment within their budget and allows teachers and head teachers to focus on running the school. For further information on Dulux Smarter Spaces please visit www.duluxsmarterspaces.co.uk or call 0333 222 7022. REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS, JULY 2018 25
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