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air conditioning,

water, oil, gas, and

fuel installations.

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same shape and size

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Editor’s Comments

Welcome to

our June issue,

where we dive

into the latest

advancements,

practical

insights, and

groundbreaking

innovations

shaping the

building

and facilities

industries.

Congratulations to Adveco, our Company of

the Year Award winner. Featured on pages

4–5, the article explores the challenges of

transitioning commercial hot water systems

from gas to

electric, and

highlights the

importance

of expert

guidance to

avoid costly

mistakes

and support

long-term

sustainability

goals.

On page 14,

we feature GSM Activate, a leading

manufacturer of electronic and access

control devices specialising in GSM

(SIM card-based) technology. The

Contents

Nicola Yoxall

Editor & Office Manager

article highlights their innovative

product range, which uses your

mobile phone as the central

control point.

Other topics covered:

Construction, Health & Safety,

Building Products & Services,

Facilities & Estate Management,

Energy & Power, Heating, Ventilation &

Air Conditioning, Lighting & Electrical,

Cleaning & Hygiene, Training &

Development, Landscaping, External

Works & Drainage.

News to share?

nicolayoxall@

buildingandfacilitiesnews.co.uk

Building and

Facilities News

Company of the Year 4-5

Building and Facilities

News Company

of the Year Award

winner Adveco

highlights existing and new hurdles

impeding sustainability strategies

which target water heating.

Building Products &

Services 10

Secure IT

Environments Ltd

(SITE) has announced the completion

of a challenging data centre upgrade

project on Jersey.

Facilities & Estate

Management 12

Fusion21 is pleased

to announce the

suppliers successfully

appointed to its

national Building

Safety and Compliance Framework.

Energy & Power 16

Star Power is excited

to say it’s expanding

its operations into the

North West.

Contacts

On the Cover

Editor & Office Manager, Nicola Yoxall – 0121 550 4593

nicolayoxall@buildingandfacilitiesnews.co.uk

Editorial, Gina Burton – 07483 931474 – gina@buildingandfacilitiesnews.co.uk

Production Manager, Robert Sharp

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NEC in Birmingham this year, at Stand 5B128. Blended has established

strong partnerships with national and global brands, demonstrating its

commitment to delivering expert service and tailored solutions.

Lighting & Electrical 18

Luceco has helped

Akzo Nobel upgrade

the lighting system

in the Polymer Plant

Controls Room at its

facilities in Gateshead,

working with NEP

Services.

Landscaping, External

Works & Drainage 21

Perfectly blending with

other building materials,

charred timber cladding

is the exterior finish of

choice for contemporary builds and

heritage renovations.

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by Adveco –

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Overcoming the hurdles to m

Company of the Year

Building and Facilities News Company of the

Year Award winner Adveco highlights existing

and new hurdles impeding sustainability

strategies which target water heating, a

business-critical service with potentially

high energy demands and one of the notable

contributors to carbon emissions from

the non-domestic built environment…

pipes and storage vessels) efficient heat

generation, and appropriate controls.

Compliance with these regulations is not

merely a legal obligation but a crucial

step towards ensuring safety and energy

efficiency.

Designing a successful domestic hot water

(DHW) system for a commercial building

today necessitates a holistic understanding

of system design. One which demands

a nuanced approach, carefully balancing

adherence to stringent building legislation,

paramount safety considerations, economic

viability, and the growing imperative of

environmental sustainability.

One of the foundational approaches lies in a

thorough understanding and implementation

of the UK Building Regulations, specifically

Part G (Sanitation, hot water safety and

water efficiency) and Part L (Conservation

of fuel and power). Part G sets clear

guidelines on the provision of hot water

at safe temperatures to prevent scalding,

mandates measures to limit water wastage,

and specifies requirements for the design

and installation of hot water systems. Part

L focuses on energy efficiency, requiring

systems to be designed to minimise heat

losses (through effective insulation of

Safety remains a non-negotiable aspect

of hot water system optimisation. Beyond

regulatory compliance, a proactive

approach to safety involves meticulous

risk assessments during the design and

installation phases. This includes identifying

potential hazards such as legionella growth,

which thrives in stagnant warm water.

Implementing strategies like maintaining

hot water storage temperatures above 60°C,

ensuring regular flushing of the system, and

preventative design of pipework to avoid

dead legs. Furthermore, regular maintenance

and inspection schedules are essential to

identify and rectify any potential safety

issues before they escalate.

Cost optimisation requires a comprehensive

lifecycle perspective, encompassing initial

capital expenditure, ongoing operational

costs (primarily energy), and maintenance

expenses. While the allure of lower upfront

costs might be tempting, a more strategic

approach considers the long-term energy

consumption and potential for savings

through efficient technologies. Investing

in high-efficiency boilers or heat pumps,

properly sized storage tanks to minimise

reheating losses, and sophisticated control

systems can significantly reduce energy

bills over the system’s lifespan. That said,

good design will also help significantly

lower capital investment, as it helps avoid

system oversizing which inherently leads

to excess investment in unnecessary

or duplicated appliances. Furthermore,

designing for durability, especially when

considering local water quality (hard or soft)

can minimise long-term maintenance repair

and replacement costs. Recognising the total

cost of ownership is therefore crucial for

making informed decisions.

Finally, there is sustainability which involves

minimising the system’s environmental

footprint through reduced energy

consumption and the adoption of renewable

energy sources. Heat pumps, for example,

offer a significantly lower carbon footprint

compared to traditional fossil fuel boilers,

but are best deployed extracting heat from

the air to preheat a hot water system.

Solar thermal systems, a true and wellproven

renewable can directly harness

solar energy to preheat or fully heat water,

further reducing reliance on conventional

energy sources. Integrating smart controls

and monitoring systems can further

optimise energy usage by adjusting heating

schedules based on occupancy and demand,

preventing unnecessary energy waste.

As a result, sustainability has not only

emerged as a key driver in the optimisation

of commercial hot water systems, but has

started to supersede both cost optimisation

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Company of the Year

ore sustainable hot water

and, of some concern, safety. This is notably

the case with the latest generation of

high-temperature heat pumps dependent

upon poorly regulated propane-based

R290 refrigerants, and electrical systems,

such as photovoltaics (PV) which have a

known potential for causing electrical fires

on rooftops. Both technologies are fêted

by government as critical to the roll-out of

sustainability strategies but, in the wake

of the Grenfell Enquiry, are increasingly

problematic in their current iterations.

With an unprecedented acceleration in

technology many are now racing to keep

up with innovation in this field, further

compounding errors typically arising from

poor design or installation.

Gas to electric: Recognising common errors

Without a doubt, one of the great challenges

that faces the UK is the retrofit of HVAC

systems across the commercial built

environment. According to the Department

for Business, Energy, & Industry Strategy

(BEIS) there were 1,755,000 recognised

non-domestic buildings in England and

Wales at the end of March 2024. the UK

Green Building Council (UKGBC) estimates

that 80% of these buildings will still be here

in 2050, meaning the large majority which

still rely on gas water heating will require

retrofit over the next 25 years if improved

performance for sustainable operation is to

be achieved. Transitioning commercial water

heating from gas to electric presents unique

design challenges, and several common

errors can arise if these differences aren't

carefully considered.

To enable change requires accurate

load assessment. Underestimation leads

to insufficient hot water supply during

peak times, causing user dissatisfaction.

Conversely, overestimation results in

oversized systems with higher capital costs

and increased energy losses due to heating

and storing excessive water. Accurate

load calculations, considering occupancy

patterns and usage habits, are crucial for

optimal system sizing

and can be easily secured

by monitoring live flow

through the system via

low-cost, non-invasive

water metering. The latest

generation of water heaters

may even incorporate water

metering as a feature.

Without credible data,

one frequent mistake is to

plan for a direct capacity

swap without accounting

for energy characteristics.

Simply replacing a gas

boiler with an electric heater

of the same kilowatt rating

can lead to undersized

systems. Electric heating

elements, or systems

using heat pumps for low-carbon preheat,

will have a slower recovery rate compared

to gas-based systems, meaning they take

longer to reheat water. A design must

factor in this slower recovery and increase

the storage volume or the kW rating of the

electric heater to meet peak demands.

Another pitfall of transitioning from gas

to electric is neglecting the electrical

infrastructure. Existing commercial buildings

might have sufficient gas supply but lack

the necessary electrical capacity for a highdemand

electric water heating system. The

resultant upgrades to the building’s electrical

supply are not only extremely costly, but can

seriously impact project timeframes, either

of which can stall or lead to cancellation

of sustainability projects. A thorough

assessment of the existing electrical

infrastructure and DHW demands can help

deliver systems that require less electrical

capacity, accelerating project timeframes

as well as reducing capital investment and

ongoing operational costs which are another

major consideration.

While electric systems eliminate gas usage

for greater carbon savings, electricity costs

per unit of energy are much higher, by a

factor of four at time of writing. This is not

simply a case of choosing better value

electricity tariffs, it also requires balancing a

DHW application design to optimise running

costs. This is best achieved by taking

advantage of low-carbon technology, such

as heat pumps and solar thermal, to preheat

water and offset the demands of the more

expensive primary electrical heating. Failing

to design the system to effectively utilise

self-generated heat during daylight hours

leads is a key missed opportunity. Electric

water heating is an ideal partner for on-site

renewable energy generation, of which solar

thermal is by far the most efficient, proven

and safe option offsetting at least 30% of

annual electrical demand throughout the

UK. With smart controls and appropriately

sized storage, application can maximise

the benefits of renewable and low-carbon

integration.

An integrated perspective for future water

heating

A holistic approach to optimising DHW

integrates legislation, safety, cost, and

sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle

of the hot water system, from initial design

to ongoing operation and maintenance.

This requires a thorough understanding

of building regulations, load assessment,

appropriate component selection, optimised

system layout, robust safety measures,

and consideration for future needs and

maintenance. Engaging experienced and

qualified professionals is crucial to ensure

a commercial hot water system is safe,

efficient, cost-effective, and compliant,

especially when transitioning from existing

gas to electric hot water provision.

Commercial building operators that embrace

an integrated perspective that considers

the interconnectedness of these critical

factors will advance building sustainability

faster, while able to still prioritise safety and

minimise costs now and in the future.

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Construction News

Welsh Slate helps with lifeline to historic hospital

Work on the conservation of a

historic and ground-breaking

community hospital within a

World Heritage Site commenced

in November, thanks in part to

Welsh Slate.

Penrhyn Quarry Hospital,

also known locally as Ysbyty

Brynllwyd, was built in Bethesda

village in the late 1840s by

former quarry owner Colonel Pennant for the rapid

treatment of quarrymen injured at work, as well as

injured visitors to Snowdonia.

However, the much-loved hospital closed in the

mid-20th Century and all that remains of the

Building with

West Fraser

on Mudeford

redevelopment

Popular with sailors and surfers, Mudeford lies

on a spit of land between Christchurch Harbour

and the open sea, where residential properties

rival Sandbanks in nearby Poole in terms of luxury

and prestige. One of West Fraser’s customers,

in a redevelopment project, is employing the

company’s high performance panel products

where a building is being transformed into a threestorey,

five-bedroom dwelling with a rooftop sun

deck.

The team carrying out the work for a private

owner includes Steve Mayes who has gained a lot

of experience of the West Fraser product range

working for local developers, Glass Harbour Group

and Ashhaus Construction: building bespoke, high

specification homes.

As Steve explained, “On a lot of our projects,

the architect’s drawings will specify the use

of a certain thickness of chipboard or another

panel product, but we tend to buy West Fraser’s

SterlingOSB Zero for its quality and reliability.

“The property I’m working on at the moment in

Mudeford dates from the 1960s and is undergoing

a full renovation as well as additions, so that it

will have five bedrooms all en-suite, including the

master which measures ten metres by seven.

“There are some new blockwork walls as well as a

couple which are retained, while we are building

studwork partitions on the upper floors. The roof,

however, is far from conventional with two gables

separated by a seven metre long ‘table-top’, which

has great sea views & is going to have a hot tub.”

T 01786 812921

https://uk.westfraser.com

Scheduled Monument now are

crumbling walls in woodland

near the Lôn Las Ogwen cycle

track which connects Port

Penrhyn to local communities,

the slate landscape and

mountains beyond.

Welsh Slate, part of the Breedon

Group who currently operate

Penrhyn Quarry, have donated

a significant number of slate products to aid the

conservation work by Recclesia, a contractor

experienced in historic building conservation,

for Cyngor Gwynedd and Cadw, as part of the

Llewyrch o’r Llechi Levelling Up scheme which is

funded by the UK Government.

Saint-Gobain’s offsite division

making use of West Fraser panels

As a leading supplier of off-site

manufactured timber based building

systems, Saint-Gobain‘s Off-Site

Solution (OSS) Division has come

to value the high performance

product range and responsive

customer service levels offered by

timber panel specialist, West Fraser:

with products such as SterlingOSB

Zero and CaberDek being used

across multiple product ranges. In

addition, the West Fraser panels

are manufactured from responsibly

sourced timber using renewable energy, thereby

matching up to the client’s own ESG commitment

to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Saint-Gobain’s Roofing and Flooring Marketing

Manager, Lokesh Patel, commented, “Our

fabricated components are manufactured from

the highest quality materials using state-of-theart

production equipment to rigorous quality

control standards; ensuring long-term reliability

and service life. All production processes are fully

compliant with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001

New rental specialist

selects ToughLift quality

A start-up low access and material lifting rental

specialist is confident of impressing clients after

placing an order with Access Platform Sales for

new ToughLift material lifts.

Prime Hire Solutions has taken delivery of 20 of the

machines, designed to set new

standards for simple yet tough

push-around manual material lifts,

and plans to order more.

Tom Wade, Managing Director

of the South London rental

specialist, viewed a ToughLift

material lift on the APS stand at

the Executive Hire Show and liked

its quality plus its additional safety

features.

He said, “The ToughLift machine shown to us

by APS was clearly superior to the standard

material lifts in use in the UK market, so we’re very

confident our customers will also be impressed.

We’re looking to build an equipment hire fleet

focused on serving clean trades, like HVAC and

The project includes stabilising and consolidating

the deteriorating condition of the standing walls,

masonry and pointing mortar, introducing stone

copings and flaunching to the wall heads to

reduce water ingress, conserving the remaining

architectural and historic details within, and

managing vegetation growth.

The materials being donated by Welsh Slate were

identified by conservation architects Donald Insall

Associates during a programme of recording and

emergency works involving vegetation clearance

and masonry work carried out earlier this year.

Contact

www.welshslate.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjRXXGjomZ4

(Environmental) & OHSAS 18001

(Health & Safety).

“As just one example, the roof

cassettes we use in our I-Roof

system are recognised as an

innovation in custom-made, large

format roof elements that deliver

enhanced performance over in line

with the latest building regulations.

They are designed by our in-house

designers and fabricated in our

factories ready for installation on

site. The top of the cassette is finished in OSB, with

a surface membrane to provide weather protection

during installation. The I-Roof system provides

a room-in-roof solution for 2.5 storey homes,

where we supply fully manufactured walls and

roofs complete with insulation and plasterboard.

The system allows for a quick and easy on-site

install, all managed from start to finish by our

knowledgeable team.”

T 01786 812921

https://uk.westfraser.com

electrical installation and facilities maintenance,

and ToughLift material lifts will be ideal for these

clients. They’re robust, easy to use, with new

safety features and design standards for this

equipment that make lifting and manoeuvring

easier and safer.”

“The ToughLift range carries CE

certification which is required by

many large contractors and their

Tier 1 clients, which was another

key advantage compared with

some other lifts on the market,”

he added.

APS is the UK and Ireland

distributor for ToughLift material

lifts. Prime Hire Solutions supplies

low-level access, MEWPs, access

towers and steps, site security and storage boxes,

plus material lifting handling equipment, and plans

to have more than 1,000 pieces of equipment in its

fleet by the end of 2024.

www.accessplatforms.co.uk

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Health & Safety News

ACS and Hilti in partnership

ACS Stainless Steel

Fixings Limited has

formed a dynamic

industry partnership

with global construction

leader, The Hilti Group – a

collaboration that aims

to advance industry

standards, focusing on

improving building safety

and promoting best

practice.

At the core of the partnership is ACS’s awardwinning

Certus modular brick façade system

and Hilti’s advanced modular framing system.

Together, they offer the construction industry a

fully integrated, seamless solution that enhances

efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Certus is the

first A1 non-combustible product with a 60 year

design life and it boasts vast versatility – being

suitable for both full facades and as a hybrid

solution in tandem with traditional brickwork.

The partnership will give architects, contractors,

and developers access to a comprehensive

package under one roof, from framing to

A-SAFE celebrates 40 years

A-SAFE, a global leader in

workplace efficiency and

safety solutions, marks

its 40th anniversary this

year, celebrating four

decades at the forefront

of industrial safety and

efficiency.

A-SAFE’s journey

epitomises a great British

manufacturing success

story, from its roots as

a visionary family business to its evolution into

a global powerhouse. Under the leadership of

brothers James and Luke Smith, the business has

experienced exponential growth. The company has

expanded from a pioneering team of 20 to a global

workforce of 750, with a commanding presence in

over 65 countries.

James Smith, co-CEO of A-SAFE, commented,

“Our 40 year history speaks to our grit and

determination to innovate and lead from the front.

We have consistently led the way, from creating

the world's first industrial-strength polymer safety

barriers to developing the latest IIoT technology,

that will deliver real-time

data and continue to push

safety boundaries.

“Throughout each

decade, we have focused

on understanding our

customers’ challenges

and innovating to resolve

them. Our agility and

drive have helped create

an entirely new industry,

transforming workplace

safety and efficiency around the world.”

A-SAFE’s commitment to pioneering innovation

continues with its recent advancements in Industry

4.0 technologies. The company has already

introduced IIoT-enabled products that provide

data-driven insights, further enhancing workplace

safety and operational efficiency with a host of

new launches planned over the next 12 months.

The company was also instrumental in helping to

establish PAS 13, the globally recognised testing

methodology for industrial safety barriers.

www.asafe.com

façade, simplifying the

construction process

and ensuring compliance

with the stringent

requirements of the

Building Safety Act.

Speaking of the

news, Matt Freeman,

Engineering Director

at ACS, said, “We are

thrilled to announce this

partnership with Hilti – a

collaboration that represents a major step forward

for the construction industry.

“By combining our innovative Certus system

with Hilti’s world-class modular framing, we

are delivering a fully integrated solution that

simplifies construction, enhances safety, and

supports sustainability. It’s a collaboration built on

shared values, and we’re excited to lead the way

in offering customers a seamless, cutting-edge

approach to building for the future.”

Contact

https://acsstainless.co.uk

Lanes Group wins national award for road safety

Lanes Group has won a prestigious national safety

award for a vehicle risk management strategy that

is helping to significantly boost road safety during

a period of rapid business growth.

The drainage and water utilities specialist has won

the Best Driver Risk Management Performance

Award at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards,

which are supported by the British Safety Industry

Federation.

Lanes Group was presented with the award, a new

addition to the SHE Awards, at a gala evening held

at The Vox, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham.

The company is using its Samsara vehicle telematics

system in innovative ways, integrated with a

driver engagement programme, to encourage safe

practices among 3,250 registered drivers.

It is also one of only a few businesses around the

world that has a dedicated team to drive uniform

standards and both safety and sustainability

improvements across the company.

Lanes Group IT Director, Mo Dawood, said, “This

award is a win for every single person who gets

behind the wheel in our business, and the many

Landmark

event at R&D

facility

A-SAFE, a global leader in workplace efficiency

and safety solutions, hosted the final event of the

UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Roadshow

on October 3 at its Fathom3 R&D facility in Elland,

Yorkshire.

The event brought together industry leaders

from across the UK and included a series of

presentations, panel discussions and site visits for

the approximately 40 attendees.

James Smith, co-CEO at A-SAFE, said, “I’m pleased

to host so many of the industry’s big names at our

headquarters in Elland, and it is particularly special

to do so in what is our 40th anniversary year.

“Manufacturing is at the forefront of innovation

and technology, and I’d like to thank the UKWA and

its chief executive, Clare Bottle, for doing such an

exceptional job at raising awareness of the sector.

Moving forward, we must amplify these initiatives

to demonstrate the cutting-edge nature of modern

manufacturing and the positive impact it has in so

many aspects, from the national economy to local

communities.”

The UKWA Roadshow is an initiative that celebrates

the association’s 80th anniversary. With 2024 being

marked by UKWA as ‘The Year of Warehousing’,

its chief executive, Clare Bottle, embarked on a

nationwide tour from the start of the year exploring

80 warehouses across the UK and Ireland.

This initiative has highlighted the cutting-edge

technology and dynamic operations of the sector,

while promoting its continuous commitment to

innovation.

www.asafe.com

people who support them in their work.

“Samsara is a powerful enabler. But it’s the

commitment of our teams to exemplar high driving

standards and to working together to reduce road

risks that is achieving these results. Let’s keep

raising the bar.”

Over the last 24 months, Lanes Group’s use of

Samsara has supported significant road safety

improvements, including:

s 50% reduction in collisions

s 24% reduction in speeding

s 92% reduction in mobile phone use and

distracted driving

s Average insurance claim value reduced by

£3,000

Contact

www.lanesgroup.com

www.lanesdrainageservices.co.uk

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Building Products & Services

Secure IT Environments completed offshore

upgrade at remote Jersey data centre

Four air conditioning

units replaced across

two rooms in complex

logistics operation

Secure IT

Environments Ltd

(SITE), one of the

UK’s leading design and build companies

for modular, containerised and micro

data centres, has recently announced the

completion of a challenging data centre

upgrade project on Jersey, the largest of

the Channel Islands. The project involved

complex logistics with all equipment for

the project including three air conditioning

systems being shipped to the remote

location 14 miles off the coast of Normandy,

delivering the project on time and in budget.

Air conditioning refit

Focused on cooling, this project on two

rooms of a live data centre. In one room two

end of life Edenaire IPAC 70-2 AC units were

replaced with GEA Multi-DENCO Energy

Efficient DX Freecool air conditioning units.

These were partnered with exterior hybrid

heat rejection units.

GEA Multi-DENCO

Energy Efficient DX

indoor unit. To get

the best efficiency

from this unit, the

installation was

completed with a

GEA Multi-DENCO

down flow close control direct expansion

air handling systems and a Denco ambient

air-cooled condenser.

The revisions to the number of air

conditioning units and types meant a

number of changes to the pipe

work runs through the data

centre, bringing two circuits of

DX pipework and two circuits of

free cooling water pipework to

meet the new air conditioning

units. Upon completion of the

upgrade SITE completed

all commissioning, and

testing of environmental

monitoring systems,

before refinishing the

raised flooring in

both rooms.

impact any substantial data centre

project, especially when groundworks are

involved, but even the smallest projects

can be hampered when the logistics rely

on shipping to an island. For SITE a critical

element of the planning of this project was

working with the supply chain to ensure

the availability of hardware on Jersey. The

project timeline was designed to ensure

delays to shipping and deliveries could be

accommodated, without impeding the ability

for data centre work to continue moving

forward and meet deadlines.

Chris Wellfair, Projects Director at

Secure IT Environments, added,

“Projects can be complicated in many

ways, and at SITE we’ve managed a

number of offshore projects, as well

as those in restrictive environments

such as hospitals. Our team and

suppliers worked hard to deliver this

project on time and in budget,

and a critical element of that

success is a relentless

approach to planning

and a close relationship

with clients.”

In the second UPS room, two existing

cooling units were replaced with a single

How do West Fraser

products fit into

MMC schemes?

David Connacher, Marketing

Manager at West Fraser, discusses

the products on offer to the MMC

market.

What is MMC and does it account

for a significant proportion of

building activity?

The phrase ‘Modern Methods of

Construction’ has been with us

for three decades now,

though you could

trace the building

methodology back to

the early examples

of prefabrication;

products such

as timber roof

trusses and precast

concrete panels

were constructed

offsite. Today’s MMC

really started to gain traction

in the ‘90’s, mainly through the

increased number of timber frame

systems, many of them from Europe

or Scandinavia, being used for

housebuilding. Greater emphasis

on improving energy performance,

as well as reducing waste in the

building industry, is pushing more

developers towards using MMC or

Weather warriors

Weather can

‘Offsite’ building techniques and

the Scottish Government is in the

process of making it mandatory for

all new homes.

What categories of MMC do West

Fraser products get used for?

While there are still some companies

supplying basic ‘Open’ timber

frame systems, ever more are

moving to offering ‘Closed

Cell’ alternatives which

feature a sheathing

board and factoryfitted

insulation in the

cavity which saves

time on site for the

builder. Then there

are more advanced

components including

flooring cassettes and

roof cassettes, or complete

room-in-the-roof modules,

which can be craned onto both newbuild

and existing wall structures.

These could use high performance

panel products for the floors, fixed to

rafters as sarking boards, or to clad

the cheeks of dormer windows.

T 01786 812921

https://uk.westfraser.com

Chris Wellfair, Projects Director at

Secure IT Environments

Screwshop

celebrating 40 years

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Turboqwik screws – evolved

from its established sister

company, NE Fasteners and

are proud to be celebrating 40

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Service Sealing Solutions is

the sole UK distributor for the

sealing industry’s top pioneering

manufacturers: DOYMA and HKD.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in highquality

service duct sealing systems for utility

services and watertight seals, offering a high level

of expertise to developers and specifiers for sealing

against water and gas ingress around service

entries in basements and high-rise buildings.

With over 50 years of experience, DOYMA

compile both their knowledge and skill

into their seal range, to create effective,

but simple solutions to meet all watertight

service sealing requirements. DOYMA

products provide the highest level of

safety when sealing buildings where

pipes and electrical cables pass through.

DOYMA stands on the front line when it comes to the development

of innovative, practical solutions for sealing and fire systems.

Their goal is to create safe building penetrations for pipes and

cables that seal off fire, gas and water. The rubber mouldings

are what ensure the gas and watertight features.

Here at Service Sealing Solutions, we supply HKD

service seals throughout the whole of the UK. HKD,

now owned by DOYMA, manufactures a wide range of

pipe sealing systems and service conduits – which is

forever growing. All seals in the range are guaranteed

to withstand up to 4 bars of pressure! Also available

in varying sizes and shapes for different access points.

HKD systems have a sealing solution for service conduits cast into

concrete without the sleeves. HKD service conduits are supplied ready for

use, requiring no site preparation work prior to installation. With options

such as KE Socketless service conduits, KG Wall Ducts and Floor Ducts,

together with KG Twin Sockets for installation in pump sumps and where

suitability for thin-walled concrete structures is vital.

For more information, please call us on 01952 510050

or visit www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

or email sales@servicesealingsolutions.co.uk


Facilities & Estate Management

Fusion21 announces suppliers

appointed to £800 million Building

Safety and Compliance Framework

Following a competitive

tender process, Fusion21

is pleased to announce

the suppliers successfully

appointed to its national

Building Safety and

Compliance Framework,

worth up to £800 million

over four years.

A total of 145 specialist firms – 81% being SMEs –

have secured a place on the framework designed

to support members to manage and maintain safe

buildings and demonstrate building compliance.

Providing regional and national coverage, the

framework has been set up under the Public

Contracts Regulations 2015 and offers a new lot

dedicated to sprinkler and mist systems.

The framework is split into twelve lots:

s Lot 1 Asbestos Surveying and Consultancy

s Lot 2 Asbestos Abatement and Removal

s Lot 3 Legionella and Water Hygiene

Consultancy

s Lot 4 Legionella Monitoring and Control

s Lot 5 Fire Safety Surveying and Consultancy

(Multi- Disciplinary)

s Lot 6 Fire Risk Assessments

s Lot 7 Fire Safety Inspections

s Lot 8 Passive Fire Protection

s Lot 9 Fire Suppression (Sprinkler and Mist)

Systems

s Lot 10 Active Fire Safety

s Lot 11 Warden Call and Tele-health

s Lot 12 Electronic Security

Peter Francis (pictured), Group

Executive Director (Operations)

at Fusion21, said, “Our

members continue to invest

heavily to ensure the buildings

they manage are safe. With

the introduction of the

Building Safety Act (BSA

2022), the responsibility

to ensure building

compliance has grown,

and we’re delighted

to be able to continue

supporting our

members with this

framework renewal

as part of our ‘big six’

offer.

“Having listened to member and supplier feedback,

we’ve created a new generation of the Building

Safety and Compliance Framework, suitable for all

building types across the public sector.

“Working with a team of technical procurement

experts and pre-qualified suppliers, our members

will benefit from a fast route to market and flexible

call-off options. As with all Fusion21 frameworks,

this latest framework enables our members to

deliver social value they can see in communities,

aligned with their organisational priorities.”

Get in touch to find out more:

T 0845 308 2321

info@fusion21.co.uk

www.fusion21.co.uk

Successful suppliers appointed to Fusion21’s national Building Safety and Compliance

Framework:

s A R G Europe Ltd

s A. Connolly Limited

s ABCA Systems Limited

s Adaston Limited

s Addison Green Limited

s AHR Building Consultancy

Limited

s Airey Miller Surveys Limited

s Airtech Analysis Ltd

s AJS Ltd

s Allium Environmental

Limited

s Alphatrack Systems Limited

s Amianto Services Limited

s Amstech Asbestos

Removals Limited

s Approved Fire Safety Ltd

s Architectural Decorators

Limited

s Ark Fire Protection Ltd

s Asbestech Limited

s ASEL Integrated Security

Solutions Ltd

s Aspect Contracts Limited

s Axiom Building Solutions

Limited

s Ayerst Environmental

Limited

s Bailey Partnership (Group)

Ltd

s Baydale Control Systems

Limited

s BB7 Fire Limited

s Bell Group Ltd

s Bradley Environmental

Consultants Limited

s C.L.C. Contractors Limited

s Calfordseaden LLP

s Capital Property &

Construction Consultants Ltd

s Casa Environmental

Services Ltd

s Checkmate Fire Solutions

Limited

s Churchill Contract Services

Limited

s Clear Safety Services Ltd

s Clearview Environmental Ltd

s Clifford Devlin Limited

s Countrywide Environmental

Services Limited

s Danacom Ltd

s Delco Safety Limited

s DFP Services Limited

s Doors Plus Ltd

s Ductclean (UK) Limited

s E.C.G. Building Maintenance

Ltd.

s E.D.P. Health, Safety and

Environment Consultants

Limited

s Ecosafe Heating Limited

s EDSB Limited

s EFT Systems Limited

s Enviraz (Scotland) Limited

s Environmental Management

Solutions Limited

s Environtec Limited

s Erith Contractors Limited

s European Asbestos Services

Limited

s evans & brooks fire Limited

s Ezra Safety Group Limited

s Fieldway Supplies Limited

s Firelink Protection Limited

s Firntec Ltd

s Frank Rogers (Building

Contractor) Limited

s Frankham Consultancy

Group Limited

s Franks Portlock Consulting

Limited

s Full Circle Compliance Ltd

s G & L Consultancy Limited

s Gemini AMPM Ltd

s GMS Services Limited

s Goom Electrical Limited

s Green Shield Environmental

Ltd

s Greenfield Removals Limited

s GTM Fire Protection Limited

s Gwella Contracting Services

Ltd

s Harmony Fire Limited

s HCS Water Treatment Ltd

s Healthy Buildings (Ireland)

Limited

s Holistic Fire Safety Ltd

s HSL Compliance Ltd

s Hughes and Salvidge

Limited

s Hydraclean Limited

s IFI Group Ltd

s Integrated Digital CCTV

Systems Limited

s ION Facilities Management

Group Ltd

s Jackson, Jackson & Sons Ltd

s JFN Integrated Solutions

Limited

s Keegans Limited

s Life Environmental Services

Limited

s Lightside Limited

s Mango-5 Maintenance

Limited

s Martin Arnold Limited

s McIntyre Compliance

Services Limited

s Mears Limited

s Michael Dyson Associates

Limited

s Miller Knight Resource

Management Ltd

s Mulalley & Co. Limited

s NEO Property Solutions

Limited

s New Terra Compliance Ltd

s Norse Commercial Services

Limited

s North Star Environmental

Ltd

s O.C. Consulting (UK) Limited

s Oakray Limited

s Openview Security

Solutions Limited

s Oro Security Limited

s Orton Electrical Services

Limited

s P. Casey & Co., Limited

s Pellings LLP

s Pennington Choices Limited

s Pioneer Site Services

Limited

s PRP Architecture LLP

s R.W. Joinery (Stockport)

Limited

s RAAM Construction Limited

s RE:GEN Solutions Limited

s Recom Solutions Ltd

s RGE Services Limited

s Ridge and Partners LLP

s Riskhub Consultancy Limited

s Rock Compliance Limited

s S M S Environmental

Limited

s Safe Water IO Limited

s Scope iT Ltd

s Second Element Limited

s Severn Trent Services

Operations UK Limited

s Severnside Security Ltd

s SGS United Kingdom

Limited

s Shellen Security Limited

s Shield Environmental

Services Limited

s Shield Fire and Security

Limited

s SOCOTEC UK Limited

s Solid State Security Limited

s Spectra Analysis Services

Limited

s Sunfish Services Limited

s Sureserve Compliance

Water Limited

s T F Jones Property Services

Limited

s Tersus Consultancy Limited

s Tetra Tech Limited

s The Hazard Management

& Environmental Services

Laboratories Limited

s The Testing Lab PLC

s Total Environmental

Compliance Limited

s TRAC Associates Limited

s Trail Group Limited

s Triangle Fire Systems

Limited

s Tunstall Healthcare (UK)

Limited

s Turner & Townsend Project

Management Limited

s Urban Environments Limited

s Ventro Ltd

s Water Hygiene Centre

Limited

s Wates Property Services

Limited

s WCS Environmental Limited

s Woods Building Services

Limited

s Xomni Limited

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Facilities & Estate Management

Bradshaw unveils new all-electric, compact RCV

line-up for smarter urban waste management

Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s

leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric

vehicles and waste management solutions,

has launched a new range of Refuse Collection

Vehicles which are specifically engineered to

tackle the challenges of urban and food waste

collection.

The Refuse Collection Vehicle range, which

includes the Goupil G4, the long-wheelbase G4L

and Bradshaw’s pedestrian PFB1500, are each

designed to offer a solution to local authorities

and waste management companies who need to

operate in confined urban and pedestrian areas.

All three models have been made available in 4

body configurations; high tip body only, high tip

body with bin lift, high tip body with bin lift and

compaction arm or high tip body with bin lift and

rear door for food waste collection.

Both the Goupil’s and Bradshaw’s RCVs are

compact, agile, highly manoeuvrable and ideally

suited to towns, high streets and pedestrianised

areas. Their compact dimensions enable access

through street barriers and around street furniture,

while electric powertrains ensure a silent and

pollution-free operation, making them an efficient

alternative to traditional refuse collection methods.

The road-legal Goupil G4 is available with two

lithium battery options, offering either a 62 mile

or 93 mile range (wltp figures) on a single charge.

The standard G4-RCV has a 2.0m 3 hopper and a

payload of up to 740kg and works with 120, 240,

and 360 litre bins. The G4L Long-Wheelbase adds

500mm to its chassis, increases the volume to

3.5m 3 and works with larger 660 litre bins.

Based on the popular PFB1500, which is available

with a number of body options, including cage

body, Bradshaw’s pedestrian-controlled walkalong

RCV is designed to tackle the challenges

of urban waste collection in areas with high

pedestrian footfall and

limited vehicle access.

The pedestriancontrolled

RCV handles

120, 240 and 360 litre

bins and features a

corrosion-resistant

aluminium hopper. The

ergonomic tiller head

provides a comfortable

and precise operation

and can be driven easily with either hand. With

five braking systems, automatic hill hold, and

advanced safety features, it ensures safe operation

on slopes.

All three RCVs feature corrosion-resistant

aluminium bodies with a 90° tipping angle for easy

waste disposal into larger containers or larger

RCVs for satellite operations, streamlining waste

collection rounds and reducing overall time on the

streets.

With increasing pressure on local authorities

to reduce emissions and improve air quality,

traditional diesel-powered waste vehicles are

no longer viable. Bradshaw’s latest offering

addresses these concerns by providing a zeroemission,

cost-effective solution tailored for urban

environments.

The Goupil G4 RCV in particular arrives at a crucial

time for waste management operations following

the introduction new recycling regulations coming

into effect on 31st March

2025, requiring businesses

across England that produce

more than 5kg of food waste

per week being legally

required to segregate food

waste from general waste.

Contact

T 01780 782621

enquiries@bradshawev.com

www.bradshawev.com

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Facilities & Estate Management

Gates for added protection

For homeowners or businesses looking to improve

security, installing a gate is a step in the right

direction. Gates are an important deterrent in

residential and business areas against opportunistic

burglary or even vandalism, making homes and

properties less of a target for criminals.

Castle Gates & Automation is a leading bespoke

gate installation company, from wooden, metal

to metal frames gates clad in wood or composite,

with many other options available. The company is

based in Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire and can

offer modern upgrading of existing gates, through

to installations of bespoke, new designs. With an

extensive portfolio, customers can choose from

manual and automated gate options, with a further

choice of above-ground, or concealed underground

automated gate motors. For level driveways,

Advanced GSM

electronics

for modern

security needs

GSM Activate is a leading

manufacturer of electronic

and access control devices,

specialising in GSM (SIM

card-based) technology.

Headquartered in West

Sussex, GSM Activate has

developed an innovative

range of products that

leverage GSM technology

to deliver exceptional

levels of safety and security

for both residential and

commercial applications.

By using your mobile phone

as the central control point,

their devices provide seamless management of

security, access control, and automation systems.

With connectivity options including strong WiFi

and Bluetooth, and the near-universal availability

of GSM signals, these products offer virtually

unlimited range – ensuring reliable performance in

almost any environment or location.

Following a recent upgrade, most of the product

range now supports 4G networks, significantly

enhancing both security and convenience. These

advancements allow facility managers and property

owners to monitor and control systems remotely,

streamlining operations and improving oversight

across large estates and complex sites.

GSM Activates comprehensive range of GSMbased

products include alarm systems, access

control solutions, accessories, and a unique

Hearing Fire Alert System. Among its most popular

offerings are the GSM Auto Dialler, GSM Multi

Switch, and 4G GSM Intercom – three best-sellers

trusted for their reliability and performance.

As a forward-thinking and innovative company,

GSM Activate products are used worldwide – from

residential homes across the UK to integrated

automation systems in commercial facilities as far

as Australia.

T 0800 772 0783

sales@gsm-activate.co.uk

https://gsm-activate.co.uk

homeowners can opt for sliding gates, if preferred.

For additional ease and convenience, each gate

automation has a remote-control fob access, with

keyboard entry systems or audio/video systems

optionally available for added security measures.

Intercoms have become standardised now with

many homes and businesses around the country

and Castle Gates & Automation can supply GSM

Audio Intercoms, GSM Video Intercoms, Wired

Audio Intercoms and Wired Video Intercoms.

Installing state-of-the-art CCTV gives optimised

security, day and night and when you’re not at

home or on holiday. Castle Gates & Automation

provides an extensive range of cameras including:

short and long range, through to wide-angles, so

your whole property is always expertly covered.

Norton Rose Fulbright

bolsters its real estate team

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright

has announced that Kirsty Harrower

has joined as a partner in its real

estate team in London.

Kirsty joins from Locke Lord

where she was a partner. She is

one of the leading data centre

lawyers in the UK and specialises

in advising clients on data centre

projects both in the UK and

internationally.

Kirsty also advises on a wide range of

real estate transactions, including investment

acquisitions and disposals; development and site

assembly projects, refinancing transactions; and

retail, office and industrial lettings.

She has acted for UK and overseas institutional

investors, private equity firms, data centre

operators, multinational telecommunications

companies, occupational tenants, property

companies and public sector bodies.

ABM completes acquisition

of Ireland-based LMC FM

ABM, a leading provider of

facility, engineering, and

infrastructure solutions, recently

announced its acquisition

of LMC FM, a Dublin-based

facilities services company with

coverage across Ireland. The

acquisition reflects another step

in ABM’s strategy to expand

its capabilities and operations

in Ireland. Terms of the transaction were not

disclosed.

The acquisition of LMC FM not only strengthens

ABM’s presence in Ireland but also enables ABM to

provide its full solution set to LMC FM’s portfolio of

clients across both public and private sectors.

Further, the addition of LMC FM significantly

strengthens ABM’s capabilities, particularly

through the expansion of its Technical Solutions

business, which provides tailored technical,

mechanical and infrastructure expertise to ensure

the efficient performance of complex facilities.

Enquire today to find your perfect gate:

T 01442 253341

enquiries@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

Kirsty will be working alongside Norton

Rose Fulbright’s existing teams,

who regularly advise on data

centre projects both in the UK

and internationally and have

extensive knowledge of the

complex legalities that arise in

relation to deals of this nature.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s London

Head of Real Estate, David

Hawkins, commented, “Kirsty

will make an excellent addition to

our international real estate practice.

Her knowledge around data centres is

unparalleled and will strengthen our existing data

centre experience and practice. In recent years

data centres have played a pivotal role in the real

estate sector, with an additional boost from the

increased demand for data, particularly following

the pandemic. We are seeing a strong pipeline of

work in this area.”

www.nortonrosefulbright.com

ABM SVP and President, UK

& Ireland, Richard Sykes, said,

“We are thrilled to welcome

the LMC FM team to ABM.

This acquisition builds on the

continuous growth of the ABM

business in Ireland in recent

years, highlighted by major

new client wins, including

University Hospital Galway. The

transaction also marks a pivotal step in executing

our growth and acceleration strategy, and we look

forward to further building our footprint in both the

UK and Irish markets and continuing to serve our

clients with excellence.”

ABM UK and Ireland specialises in providing

customised facilities solutions to clients in the

healthcare, manufacturing, commercial, mission

critical, life sciences and transportation sectors.

The company has over 2,600 team members

across Ireland.

www.abmireland.com

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Energy & Power

AI-powered home energy

storage lineup unveiled

Pioneering UK-based cleantech

business, Wondrwall, has developed

a ‘game-changing’ AI-powered

renewable energy system for homes.

The new all-in-one integrated battery

and solar inverter combined with

the Intelligent EV charger allows

users to benefit from 100% of

the renewable energy the home

generates, significantly reducing

bills. The all-in-one battery and solar

inverter technology has a long-life

and is scalable to a capacity of

over 25kWh. Due to the modular

design, installation times are

halved, improving the commercial

economics of the new hardware.

The accompanying intelligent EV

charger, at little over the size of an

A5 notepad, is compact, untethered

and available in 7kWh and 22kWh

options. Fully integrated with

Wondrwall HEMS, the charger is

tariff-aware and allows uses to not

only charge with free solar energy

but also negatively priced electricity

for users on certain time-of-use

tariffs. For ease-of-use charging is

handled through one consistent UI

in the Wondrwall app and additional

security features include innovative

fingerprint-enabled technology.

The unveiling of these products

marks a significant milestone for

the sector. Representing the next

generation of residential energy

storage, the all-in-one battery

and intelligent EV charger – when

combined with Wondrwall Energy

Service Contracts (ESC) – can be

installed in most UK new builds,

alongside in-roof mounted

solar PV, with zero upfront cost

to housebuilders. Wondrwall’s

proprietary Home Energy

Management System (HEMS) is

able to utilise 20,000 separate data

points, including weather forecasts

to anticipate needs and reduce costs

automatically.

https://wondrwall.com

Star Power expands

into the North West

Star Power, a leading provider of

specialist temporary power solutions,

is excited to announce the expansion

of its operations into the North

West. From April, the company will

be based at the recently enhanced

Star Platforms depot in the region,

strengthening its ability to serve both

new and existing customers with

high-quality, reliable power solutions.

By joining forces at this strategic

location, Star Power will extend its

reach, providing expert temporary

power solutions to businesses across

the North West. Working alongside

Star Platforms, which specialises

in powered access equipment hire,

Star Power’s presence at the site will

create a convenient, comprehensive

service hub for customers requiring

both access and power solutions for

their projects.

Richard Miller, Managing Director,

Star Power, commented, “This

expansion into the North West is

a key step in our growth strategy,

strengthening our ability to deliver

temporary power solutions across

the UK. By establishing a stronger

regional presence, we can enhance

service levels for our existing

customers while also supporting

new businesses with our reliable and

responsive power solutions. With a

dedicated team and the backing of

our sister company, Star Platforms,

we are well-equipped to provide

outstanding service across the region

and beyond.”

With a strong reputation for

delivering expert temporary power

solutions to construction, events,

industrial, and commercial sectors,

Star Power’s move into the North

West further strengthens its position

as a trusted partner for customers

requiring specialist power services

nationwide.

T 03300 535622

www.star-power.co.uk

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Thermablend-TX

Thermablend, for use in applications

which include ground or air source

heat pumps, underfloor heating and

solar thermal applications.

Thermablend-Lo

This new addition to the range,

focuses on increasing the efficiency

of heating systems with flow

temperatures sub 80ºC that

previously used mono propylene

glycol-based heat transfer fluids.

Serviceblend

A line of products that are specially

formulated to assist in servicing and

maintenance of closed loop heating

and cooling systems, designed to

work optimally with our range of Heat

Transfer Fluids.

01652 680555 enquiries@blendedproducts.com www.blendedproducts.com

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Lighting & Electrical

Luceco upgrades at Akzo Nobel

Luceco has helped Akzo Nobel

upgrade the lighting system in

the Polymer Plant Controls Room

at its facilities in Gateshead.

Working with electrical

contractors NEP Services, Luceco

replaced the former wired wall

switch and handheld remotecontrolled

lighting to a widely

accessible digital dimming

solution that works with the

lighting specialists’ flagship

LuxPanel Backlit LED panels.

The room was first modelled

using lighting design software

Relux to confirm illuminance

levels. Based on this, Luceco then recommended

its flexible Platform technology for ease of use and

speed of installation.

The LuxPanel Extra features backlit LED panels

with modules mounted to the rear of the panel

body, enabling direct downward light distribution.

This eliminates the need for a Light Guide Plate

(LGP), resulting in enhanced performance and

balanced illumination.

Harness power of creative lighting

Schlüter-Systems is

well known as the

expert in enabling the

design and installation

of long-lasting,

creative bathrooms

and bathrooms

with portfolios of

intelligent products

and systems.

The collection of

lighting systems,

which incorporate

advanced control and luminaire technology, offers

almost unlimited choice for the most imaginative

schemes.

The key is Schlüter-LIPROTEC which creates

restful lighting for relaxing spaces, or bright,

colourful lighting for a busy family bathroom or

kitchen. It can be installed in a choice of direct

or indirect lighting effects, enabling the interior

designer, architect or property owner to illuminate

feature walls, pictures, tiled areas such as shower

enclosures or study spaces, kitchen countertops

and stairways; in fact, anywhere the creative mind

can conceive a plan for.

Lighting in the LuxPanel

range is compatible with

Luceco’s Platform wireless

lighting controls. The Platform

technology transforms

existing lighting installations

into an intelligent, wireless

communications system. It’s

designed as a scalable retrofit

solution that enables full lighting

control including dimming,

presence detection, daylight

control and emergency lighting

testing. Reducing energy

consumption and lowering

operating costs, these features

future-proof lighting systems

with a cost-effective and nondisruptive

installation.

To ensure compliance with safety standards,

Luceco also recommended upgrading emergency

lighting in the space using its Tempus Exit Boxes

and Bulkheads.

T +44 (0)1952 238100

uk_sales@luceco.com

www.luceco.com/uk

The collection offers the

option of neutral white,

warm white or RGB+W

LEDs; the latter allowing

for coloured and white

LEDS on a single strip,

to generate coloured

light or temperaturecontrollable

white light,

which can be selected

from 2,500K to 6,500K.

The system can be

programmed to deliver

a choice of 16 million

colours via a Bluetooth app and remote control.

Suitable for moisture-prone areas such as

kitchens, bathrooms and showers, the LED strips

are completely encapsulated and conform to

IP67 protection rating. Schlüter-LIPROTEC-EASY

is the company’s simple plug-and-play version

which comes with matching power supply units

up to 100W. The Schlüter-LIPROTEC-PRO series,

meanwhile, is geared towards professional

installers and offers bespoke lighting solutions.

T 01530 813396

www.schluter.co.uk

Zhaga Consortium and DALI Alliance

The Zhaga Consortium and

the DALI Alliance exhibited in

adjacent booths at the 2024

IES Street and Area Lighting

Conference (SALC), which

took place 22-25 September

2024 in Atlanta, GA. The

collaboration between two of

the leading organisations in the global lighting

industry highlighted their shared commitment

and synergy to advancing the future of street

and area lighting through

innovation, interoperability,

and sustainability.

The Zhaga Consortium,

a global lighting-industry

organisation with over 600

members emphasised the

transformative potential of the

Zhaga-D4i standard, which is

setting new benchmarks for

smart, energy-efficient, and

future-proof outdoor lighting

solutions.

One of the key themes for Zhaga at the event

was extending the useful life of streetlights

through circular lighting

practices. This includes

promoting modular

luminaire designs that allow

for easy upgrades, repairs,

replacements, and servicing

Helvar Senses

Helvar, a leading innovator in intelligent

lighting solutions, is excited to announce the

official commercial launch of Helvar Senses,

an advanced environmental sensing solution

integrated into lighting controls. Building on

insights gained from pilot projects across various

industries, including successful trials with

Rejlers and BakerHicks, Helvar Senses is now

available to the broader market. By incorporating

smart environmental sensing into its offering,

Helvar aims to optimise building performance,

sustainability, and occupant wellbeing.

When it comes to enhancing building

performance through lighting systems, a crucial

element has often been overlooked – the

potential to go beyond traditional controls.

Lighting systems, which already serve as one of

the densest sensor networks within a building,

offer a unique opportunity to provide much more

than light. With the addition of environmental

sensing capabilities – such as monitoring air

quality, temperature, humidity, and noise levels

– Helvar Senses collects actionable data that can

optimise not just lighting but overall building

performance.

This approach offers a scalable solution that is

easier to manage and maintain compared to

deploying standalone sensors. By integrating

environmental sensing into the existing lighting

infrastructure, building operators benefit from a

unified system that reduces complexity, lowers

operational expenditure (OpEx), and is simpler

to maintain over time. By correlating data on

occupancy and environmental conditions,

building operators can make more informed

decisions, leading to significant energy savings

and reduced carbon emissions. For instance,

integrating HVAC systems with Helvar Senses

helps avoid siloed operations and enables better

control over energy use by aligning air quality

with occupancy patterns.

www.helvar.com/senses

– critical elements for achieving greater

sustainability in urban environments.

Visitors to the Zhaga booth had the opportunity

to explore the Book 18 platform, an ecosystem

of interoperable components for outdoor

lighting that showcases the power of the

Zhaga standard in delivering smart and

future-proof lighting solutions. Attendees were

encouraged to visit the Zhaga booth to see live

demonstrations of the Book 18 platform and

to engage with Zhaga experts, who were on

hand to discuss details around the platform and

product certification.

www.dali-alliance.org

www.zhagastandard.org

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UK takeaways

guilty of shocking

hygiene failures

Whether large or small UK takeaway

chains hygiene management is at an

all-time low putting customers at risk

of illness.

UK takeaways are failing hygiene

inspections at an alarming rate, with

one in twenty scoring low in 2024.

According to data from the

Food Standards Agency,

200 takeaways scored

zero and 3,630

failed their latest

inspection in

2024. Worryingly,

in Birmingham,

167 takeaways

scored a rating

between zero and

two.

The COVID-19

inspection backlog

has taken its toll, with

takeaway restaurants falling

into poor hygiene habits. Out of

3,630 that failed inspections were

Greggs outlets in Southall and West

Bromwich, which received a rating

of two.

Local councils are responsible for

carrying out inspections to check

whether food is being handled,

stored and served correctly and

have fallen behind in recent years.

Outdated legacy systems and

inefficient paper reporting have

led to a hygiene decline, and UK

takeaway chains need to embrace

the technological evolution

and digitise their hygiene

processes.

Phil Meyers

(pictured), CEO of

mpro5, said, “If

takeaway chains

carry on as they

are, we could be

seeing another

major food

poisoning outbreak

in the UK leaving

vulnerable customers

at risk. Quick-service

restaurants must evolve and

adopt process compliance platforms

that enable them to keep track of

food and fridge temperatures and

time stamp cleaning rotas to ensure

they are completed.”

www.mpro5.com

BCIS reveals five year

maintenance, cleaning

and energy forecast

Maintenance costs, as measured

by the BCIS All-in Maintenance

Cost Indices, are set to rise 15%

by 3Q2029, according to the latest

forecast data from the Building Cost

Information Service (BCIS).

Cleaning costs, mainly driven by

labour costs, are expected

to rise by 25% over

the forecast period,

while BCIS expects

energy prices

to fall by 15%

over the same

period.

Chief data

officer at BCIS,

Karl Horton

(pictured), said,

“The UK’s economy

is restrained due

to fragile business

confidence after the Autumn

Budget. Additionally, high borrowing

costs, a lack of skilled labour, rising

labour costs, and a high level of

insolvency continue to threaten

the facility management, building

services and occupant support

services.

Cleaning & Hygiene

“Increases in the National Living

Wage and employer National

Insurance contributions will push

up labour costs, which will have a

significant effect on cleaning costs in

particular.”

BCIS is expecting there to have

been annual increases

in all repair and

maintenance (R&M)

sub-sectors apart

from public nonhousing

in 2024,

and to show

3.6% overall

growth for the

year. BCIS is

projecting R&M

output will rise

9.2% in the five

years to 3Q2029.

Horton added, “Repair

and maintenance output is

expected to remain positive, with a

slump in the annual growth rate in

the near-term, but steady growth

expected for the rest of the forecast

period.”

www.bcis.co.uk

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Training & Development

Star Platforms retains prestigious IPAF

Rental+ accreditation

Star Platforms is delighted to announce its

successful re-accreditation as an IPAF Rental+

company for the upcoming year. The company

achieved an outstanding score of 98% during the

comprehensive independent audit conducted at its

Reading depot.

IPAF Rental+ certification is a mark of excellence in

the powered access industry, ensuring that rental

companies meet the highest standards in training,

equipment inventory, and customer satisfaction.

The audit, which this year focused on the Reading

depot, confirms that Star Platforms consistently

upholds these esteemed standards.

Del Patterson, Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment

(QHSE) Manager, Star Platforms, commented,

“Achieving a 98% score in the IPAF Rental+

TTC Group appoints Clark Hunter

Training and risk management expert,

TTC Group, has appointed Clark Hunter

to a key strategic Sales Director role,

focused on expanding its client

portfolio within the construction

sector. A qualified construction

health and safety practitioner, Clark

brings to the position a wealth of

knowledge gained from his time

at health and safety consultancy

Southalls, Hudson Health & Safety

Services and more recently, HELPGB.

Clark (pictured) will be responsible for identifying

and capitalising on opportunities to grow TTC’s

construction client base through both its existing

driver risk management and training solutions

and its construction and infrastructure training

portfolio, following its acquisition last year of

accredited education specialist, Synergie Training.

This includes its recently launched training

courses created to help the sector navigate

legislative changes as a result of the Building

Safety Act.

“With experience of scaling a

successful consultancy specialising

in construction safety, as well as

developing and implementing

innovative safety solutions

that improve operational risk

management, Clark is perfectly

placed to drive growth for the TTC

Group in the construction sector,”

commented Dave Marsh, CEO of

TTC Group. “Clark has a reputation

for having the ability to quickly identify

client challenges and act as a valuable

external stakeholder, dedicated to helping clients

achieve their overarching strategic objectives.

“TTC Group is committed to providing

comprehensive and integrated solutions to the

construction industry, leveraging the strengths of

both organisations to deliver enhanced value to

their clients, and we are delighted to have Clark

onboard for this journey.”

www.thettcgroup.com

We’re ready to support the

UK’s ‘green’ skill transition

Griff Thomas (pictured), MD for GTEC

& Heatly, both part of the United

Living Group, comments on the

government’s Apprenticeship

Levy reforms.

Skills England’s first report

makes for exciting reading for

anyone in the building services

sector. The report highlights that

the transition to net zero will affect

around one in five UK jobs, with

a specific shift from those currently

working in ‘carbon intensive’ industries

– plumbing and heating engineers are a prime

example. The need for skilled workers in ‘green’

jobs is centre stage, with a new ‘Office for Clean

Energy Jobs’ set-up to focus on ensuring we have

the workforce ready to deliver net zero targets.

Training is required from the bottom-up, as

outlined in apprenticeship reforms also released

yesterday, which will hopefully provide more

flexibility to both learners and employers, with

assessment is a fantastic accomplishment. This

result reflects the dedication and hard work of every

member of the Star Platforms team. The IPAF Rental+

accreditation highlights our commitment to providing

top-quality platforms and exceptional support to

our customers, while maintaining the highest safety

and operational standards in the industry.”

The IPAF Rental+ scheme, operated by the

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF),

identifies rental companies that excel in critical

aspects of powered access operations. The

certification process evaluates maintenance

practices, training & safety records, environmental

standards, and company policies and procedures.

The IPAF Rental+ status assures customers of

high standards throughout the Mobile Elevating

shorter apprenticeship programmes

identified as one of the areas being

introduced. As the Skills England

report highlights, employee

investment in training has been

in steady decline over the

last decade so it’s clear that

greater incentives are needed to

change this situation. I hope this

‘flexibility’ extends to all types of

training.

At GTEC, we are ready to support the

government in these ambitions, with our

existing renewable upskill qualifications and the

many new courses in development – for building

services and associated sectors. The creation of

updated qualifications to meet energy efficiency

retrofit targets, for example, was mentioned as

a specific need within the construction sector,

something we are working on alongside our

majority shareholders, United Living Group.

www.gtec.co.uk

Work Platform (MEWP) hire and rental process,

confirming their choice of a company that adheres

to rigorous health, safety, and quality standards. To

maintain this accreditation, members must undergo

an intense annual audit, ensuring a proactive

approach to continual improvement.

www.starplatforms.co.uk

Joiner dovetails

woodworking

with mindfulness

Chris Garvey,

who runs CG

Joinery and

Building in

Bedlington, has

embarked on

a new venture

to address the

critical need

for education

among young

children on

the power of a

positive mindset.

His unusual deviation from his day job came after

Chris took a personal journey of self-discovery

through mental and physical challenges to help

create a more confident and resilient version

of himself. He recognised the lack of resources

available for children to develop their mental

resilience and self-confidence.

In response, he has incorporated Wolf Instinct

Mindset, and within this business he has written a

book and organised outdoor challenges aimed at

fostering self-belief and resilience in young people.

He is also creating a community and podcast all

with the intention of educating parents on the

power of a positive mindset and helping children

forge a positive mindset.

Garvey’s primary business specialises in loft

conversions, commercial conversions, HMO

conversions and garage conversions; however, his

recent focus has shifted towards addressing the

mental health challenges faced by young people.

“My daughter struggled with her mindset and

mental health a few years ago,” he explains. “I

searched for resources to help her but found a

glaring gap in the market for education tailored

to children to help them understand and create a

positive mindset. That’s when I decided to leverage

my own personal growth journey to create

something impactful for kids. Looking ahead, I

believe that the next huge pandemic on the horizon

will be young people’s mental health and we must

act now to prevent this happening.”

https://cgjoineryandbuilding.co.uk

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McCoy

Contractors

McCoy Contractors, a leading groundworks and

civil engineering contractor, is playing a vital role

in the major redevelopment of Coundon Court

School in Coventry as part of the Department

for Education’s 10 year Schools Rebuilding

Programme.

Appointed by main contractor Wates Construction,

McCoy Contractors has completed the extensive

groundworks package for Block 1 and Block 2.

The £40 million project aims to create a modern,

net-zero carbon campus while preserving the

school’s heritage buildings and respecting nearby

green belt areas. It involves demolishing six

existing blocks and replacing them with three new

state-of-the-art teaching facilities, with four teaching

blocks and two locally listed buildings retained.

McCoy’s scope of works across the 3,500m 2

site includes earthworks, site drainage, concrete

floor slabs, installation of new services, and

hard landscaping. A key challenge has been

maintaining a safe learning environment while the

school remains operational, requiring temporary

classrooms, fencing, barriers and access routes.

“We are delighted to contribute our groundworks

expertise to this transformative educational

project,” said Chris Haughey, Managing Director at

McCoy Contractors. “Our team has worked above

and beyond to deliver high-quality groundworks

while ensuring minimal disruption to the school’s

daily activities, and a safe environment for students

and staff.”

The Coundon Court School redevelopment is

part of the government’s ambition to rebuild and

refurbish schools across England, creating modern

environments that support excellent teaching and

allow students to gain the knowledge and skills for

success.

www.mccoycontractors.co.uk

Shou Sugi Ban ® : Adding

timeless style to every exterior

Perfectly blending

with other building

materials, charred

timber cladding is the

exterior finish of choice

for contemporary

builds and heritage

renovations.

Timber is recognised as

a sustainable, thermally

insulating and beautiful

building material. Yet,

as a natural product, it

needs protection from the elements.

Exterior Solutions Ltd looked to the Japanese

timber preservation technique, yakisugi. This

controlled charring process increases biological

resistance which includes:

s Minimising the effect of UV light, which causes

weathering & fading in untreated timbers

s Limiting water ingress to reduce expansion,

contraction & warping

s Preventing deterioration caused by insects,

mould & fungi

The result is a low-maintenance exterior timber

cladding. Having

mastered this art,

Exterior Solutions Ltd

developed the Shou

Sugi Ban ® range.

For over a decade,

the specialist team

has handcrafted

responsibly-sourced

timbers in their

Buckinghamshire

workshop. From light,

smooth brushed, to

the traditional black

crackled texture, this cladding offers the ideal finish

to any build.

To ensure compliance with UK & EU building

regulations, Exterior Solutions Ltd applies a

treatment. Independently tested, Shou Sugi Ban ® is

certified as a fire-rated timber.

Specified by architects for urban and rural

developments, this premium cladding is a marketleading

product.

T 01494 711800

https://exterior.supplies/charred-timber-cladding

Segway Navimow unveils X3 Series

Segway Navimow, the robotic lawn mower arm of

Segway, presented its latest flagship, the Segway

Navimow X3 Series, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas,

January 7-10, 2025. The new premium model

robot mowers, coming to market in spring 2025,

are designed to maintain up to 2.5 acre lawns

with unparalleled efficiency and

expanded functionality, no matter

the size or complexity of the yard.

Segway Navimow X3 Series

made to conquer large lawns with

double the speed

The Segway Navimow X3 Series

redefines efficiency with innovative

improvements, featuring a larger

cutting width and accelerated

mowing speed for faster, more

precise maintenance of a broader

range of lawn sizes – up to 2.5 acres. These

advanced capabilities allow the X3 Series to cover

lawns up to 5,000m 2 in just 24 hours, supporting a

healthier lawn care routine with the ability to mow

twice or more a week for optimal results.

Bottling business toasts new floor

Kemtile, a division of Stonhard, has

delivered a single-source drainage

and flooring solution for Thomas

Hardy Group, a family-owned

bottling and packaging business. The

company has production facilities

both in Warrington and Kendal, where

they package beers, ciders, soft

drinks, juices and tonic water for a

number of blue-chip companies.

A multi-national brewing business

referred Kemtile to Thomas

Hardy Group, referencing their

experience with Kemtile delivering

‘fit for purpose’ drainage and

flooring solutions on their sites

and complementing their quality of

materials, workmanship, and overall

Landscaping, External Works & Drainage

professionalism. Kemtile was briefed

by the Thomas Hardy Engineering

team to provide a hard-wearing

flooring solution suitable for use

around a new canning line. The line

was to be installed at their Warrington

site, providing an all-important

hygienic finish that is hard-wearing,

easy to clean, and would help

impress future clients.

The Kemtile team successfully

completed the work over three

months including the installation of

1,200m 2 of Stonhard’s Stonclad UR

and Stonclad UF systems. Stonclad

UR and UF are both heavy-duty

polyurethane flooring systems

specifically designed to provide

Advanced EFLS 3.0 navigation to tackle

challenging terrain

The X3 Series, powered by Segway Navimow’s

self-developed EFLS 3.0-enhanced RTK coverage,

vSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localisation and

Mapping), and VIO (Visual Inertial Odometry)

technologies, delivers superior

stability and precision, even in

challenging signal environments,

and complex landscapes, such

as tree-covered areas, front and

backyards, and narrow pathways

with ease.

Based on the upgraded 300-

degree wide-angle camera and

AI-enhanced algorithm, Segway

Navimow X3 Series also offers

enhanced VisionFence technology,

extending the mower’s field of view, enabling

efficient AI-driven route planning and reliable

obstacle avoidance.

https://uknavimow.com

high levels of hygiene and chemical

resistance to product spillages and

caustic cleaning solutions. These

flooring systems also have HACCP

accreditation, reinforcing their

suitability for environments where

safety is a priority.

The works on site also included

laying flooring systems into the

facility’s bunded tank areas and civil

elements which included removing

some existing concrete floor slabs

and replacing these with new

ones, treating cracks in the existing

concrete with Stonproof CT5, a crack

bridging bandage system.

https://kemtile.co.uk

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Underfloor Heating

01743 298001

www.easyflow.org.uk

Commercial Ventilation

Control Solutions

A specialist recruitment agency for the

Gardening, Landscaping and Horticulture

Industries throughout the UK

020 7793 7825

info@freshhortcareers.com

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