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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.
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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.
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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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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.”
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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
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(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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Screwshop – the home
of own brands Rhino and
Turboqwik screws – evolved
from its established sister
company, NE Fasteners and
are proud to be celebrating 40
years in the trade.
Over the years, we have
grown from a small
business into a trusted,
industry leading supplier
specialising in screws fixings
& fasteners for the DIY,
hardware, building, joinery,
and furniture manufacturing
sectors. Our success is built
on a foundation of quality,
customer service and
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extensive industry expertise.
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Screwshop continues to
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for new product launches
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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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