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Grade-A office space in Nottingham’s Southside given go-ahead
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Grade-A office space in Nottingham’s Southside given go-ahead
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The importance of thorough maintenance in Supermarket Refrigeration
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Queensgate Investments and Rockwell secure green light for Kensington Forum
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Vent-Axia Helps Social Housing Providers Reduce Plastic Waste
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Vent-Axia Helps Social Housing Providers Reduce Plastic Waste
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Window and door manufacturer extends Travis Perkins partnership
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PACAIR celebrates fifteen years of value added customer service
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The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select Baxter Green development by William May.
Envisioned by internationally recognised Leonard Design Architects and set in the former gardens of Grade II Listed St. Johns College, Baxter Green introduces outstanding low–density luxury housing surrounded by tranquil countryside. Once complete Baxter Green will have 40 residential properties varying in sizes from apartments to five-bedroom houses, with ample sized living space and all fitted with Vicaima quality interior doors.
Long established and regional house builder William May Developments have used Vicaima’s Dekordor 3D finished doors throughout, alternating within particular house types, between a textured grey face with horizontal decorative grooves and a rich Dark Cedar finish.
Dekordor 3D adds a new dimension to interior design, with highly attractive horizontal grained textured laminates in a range of on-trend and contemporary colour tones.
This durable range can be further enhanced, with the addition of glass panel doors, face grooving or even metallic inlays, to create individual statements for apartments or traditional homes.
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The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select Baxter Green development by William May.
Envisioned by internationally recognised Leonard Design Architects and set in the former gardens of Grade II Listed St. Johns College, Baxter Green introduces outstanding low–density luxury housing surrounded by tranquil countryside. Once complete Baxter Green will have 40 residential properties varying in sizes from apartments to five-bedroom houses, with ample sized living space and all fitted with Vicaima quality interior doors.
Long established and regional house builder William May Developments have used Vicaima’s Dekordor 3D finished doors throughout, alternating within particular house types, between a textured grey face with horizontal decorative grooves and a rich Dark Cedar finish.
Dekordor 3D adds a new dimension to interior design, with highly attractive horizontal grained textured laminates in a range of on-trend and contemporary colour tones.
This durable range can be further enhanced, with the addition of glass panel doors, face grooving or even metallic inlays, to create individual statements for apartments or traditional homes.
Continue reading Vicaima bring an added dimension to William May development at Specifier Review.
Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is urging households to check their ventilation filters for Clean Air Day on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Clean Air Day is co-ordinated by environmental charity Global Action Plan and aims to raise awareness of the risks of air pollution and the simple things everyone can do to improve their air quality and health. One simple thing households can do to help improve indoor air quality and their health is to check whether the air filters in their ventilation systems need cleaning or changing.
Many households in new build properties may be unaware that their whole house ventilation systems, such as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), have filters that need to be checked every three or six months, cleaned regularly and replaced twice a year. The purpose of an MVHR filter is to filter out microscopic particles like PM2.5 (including fine diesel particulates) dust and pollen so they are not brought into the home from outside. However, a dirty blocked filter can recirculate these particles into the home adversely affecting indoor air quality (IAQ). Dirty filters can also affect the efficiency of the ventilation system which affects its effectiveness.
“We are pleased to support Clean Air Day as it continues to raise awareness of the importance of clean air, particularly indoor air quality, and how everyone can make changes to improve their IAQ and their health.
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Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is urging households to check their ventilation filters for Clean Air Day on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Clean Air Day is co-ordinated by environmental charity Global Action Plan and aims to raise awareness of the risks of air pollution and the simple things everyone can do to improve their air quality and health. One simple thing households can do to help improve indoor air quality and their health is to check whether the air filters in their ventilation systems need cleaning or changing.
Many households in new build properties may be unaware that their whole house ventilation systems, such as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), have filters that need to be checked every three or six months, cleaned regularly and replaced twice a year. The purpose of an MVHR filter is to filter out microscopic particles like PM2.5 (including fine diesel particulates) dust and pollen so they are not brought into the home from outside. However, a dirty blocked filter can recirculate these particles into the home adversely affecting indoor air quality (IAQ). Dirty filters can also affect the efficiency of the ventilation system which affects its effectiveness.
“We are pleased to support Clean Air Day as it continues to raise awareness of the importance of clean air, particularly indoor air quality, and how everyone can make changes to improve their IAQ and their health.
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Martin Fahey explores the road to net zero carbon
So last week, the government announced a plan to get the country to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 making the UK the first member of the G7 group of industrialised nations to legislate for net zero emissions.
We should all applaud the fact that the government is prepared to make such a legal commitment despite what the cynics might call Theresa May’s attempt to be remembered for something other than Brexit.
But whilst these are fine words, all with legal backing, the nation now needs to come together to work out the actions needed to ensure we can reach the target by 2050 or before.
Bedtime reading
I’ve been making my way through the 275 pages of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report (Net Zero The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming) that led to the recent announcement and in summary, the CCC say that:
– Now is the right time to set a net zero target. It is technically possible, based on current consumer behaviours and known technologies, with prudent assumptions over cost reduction
– The net zero target is only credible if policy to reduce emissions ramps up significantly
– These policies must be designed with both businesses and consumers in mind
– No one can do this alone and we need collaboration with all involved – including consumers
Building on these plans
This is certainly the approach that we have tried to adopt as a manufacturer of equipment used to keep our internal spaces comfortable, profitable and healthy
We have long advocated the need for the nation’s buildings to be seen as a major opportunity to reduce carbon emissions.
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Martin Fahey explores the road to net zero carbon
So last week, the government announced a plan to get the country to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 making the UK the first member of the G7 group of industrialised nations to legislate for net zero emissions.
We should all applaud the fact that the government is prepared to make such a legal commitment despite what the cynics might call Theresa May’s attempt to be remembered for something other than Brexit.
But whilst these are fine words, all with legal backing, the nation now needs to come together to work out the actions needed to ensure we can reach the target by 2050 or before.
Bedtime reading
I’ve been making my way through the 275 pages of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report (Net Zero The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming) that led to the recent announcement and in summary, the CCC say that:
– Now is the right time to set a net zero target. It is technically possible, based on current consumer behaviours and known technologies, with prudent assumptions over cost reduction
– The net zero target is only credible if policy to reduce emissions ramps up significantly
– These policies must be designed with both businesses and consumers in mind
– No one can do this alone and we need collaboration with all involved – including consumers
Building on these plans
This is certainly the approach that we have tried to adopt as a manufacturer of equipment used to keep our internal spaces comfortable, profitable and healthy
We have long advocated the need for the nation’s buildings to be seen as a major opportunity to reduce carbon emissions.
Continue reading The road to zero carbon at Specifier Review.
In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional.
Inspired by modern influences, the clients were looking for a home that suitably matched their lifestyle. Their existing garage was over-clad in timber. As a result, this new annexe now has its own identity and unique, individual structure.
Various options were investigated, but to achieve both an attractive and purposeful extension, Paterson Gordon Architects selected nine FAKRO products to deliver light into the spaces.
Six FTW-V P2 centre pivot roof windows, along with two DXF flat roof windows and one DMF flat roof window were the solution. FAKRO roof windows were featured in this project for a multitude of reasons, but largely they were selected because of their excellent u-values.
Due to the design of the extension and the annexe, there is now a large glazing area. The impressive U-values of the FAKRO windows offer a superior alternative to lesser-performing glazed units.
Structurally, this project involved the conversion of a detached, obsolete garage into a liveable annexe – to create a separate living space allowing its inhabitant to live independently, while retaining access to the family.
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In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional.
Inspired by modern influences, the clients were looking for a home that suitably matched their lifestyle. Their existing garage was over-clad in timber. As a result, this new annexe now has its own identity and unique, individual structure.
Various options were investigated, but to achieve both an attractive and purposeful extension, Paterson Gordon Architects selected nine FAKRO products to deliver light into the spaces.
Six FTW-V P2 centre pivot roof windows, along with two DXF flat roof windows and one DMF flat roof window were the solution. FAKRO roof windows were featured in this project for a multitude of reasons, but largely they were selected because of their excellent u-values.
Due to the design of the extension and the annexe, there is now a large glazing area. The impressive U-values of the FAKRO windows offer a superior alternative to lesser-performing glazed units.
Structurally, this project involved the conversion of a detached, obsolete garage into a liveable annexe – to create a separate living space allowing its inhabitant to live independently, while retaining access to the family.
Continue reading Roof windows transform character of dwelling at Specifier Review.
Trend Kitchens has added a true handleless kitchen, ‘Profile’ to its market leading portfolio of affordable, modern and stylish kitchens.
The new range has a choice of eight fashionable profile finishes which include Brass, Copper, Bronze, Dust Grey, Graphite, White Gloss, Black Gloss and Aluminium, providing a wide range of possible looks when matched with one of the thirty-three door finishes available across Trend Kitchens. From urban Concrete to modern Gloss White, trendy textures and cool Scandi style Greens, there is tremendous flexibility and choice to design a kitchen for every customer.
When teamed with the European styled worktop UrbanTop range, retailers have even more opportunities to personalise designs and create spaces that are designed for living.
In addition, Trend Kitchens has introduced a solid top shelf as standard, which adds to the quality and rigidity of the cabinet. This makes the need for temporary worktops unnecessary, allowing the kitchen to carry on being a functional living space while the worktop is being created.
Mereway’s Sales and Marketing Director Mark Mills says, “The Profile range secures Trend Kitchens place as a market leading collection that is easy to buy and easy to sell.
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Trend Kitchens has added a true handleless kitchen, ‘Profile’ to its market leading portfolio of affordable, modern and stylish kitchens.
The new range has a choice of eight fashionable profile finishes which include Brass, Copper, Bronze, Dust Grey, Graphite, White Gloss, Black Gloss and Aluminium, providing a wide range of possible looks when matched with one of the thirty-three door finishes available across Trend Kitchens. From urban Concrete to modern Gloss White, trendy textures and cool Scandi style Greens, there is tremendous flexibility and choice to design a kitchen for every customer.
When teamed with the European styled worktop UrbanTop range, retailers have even more opportunities to personalise designs and create spaces that are designed for living.
In addition, Trend Kitchens has introduced a solid top shelf as standard, which adds to the quality and rigidity of the cabinet. This makes the need for temporary worktops unnecessary, allowing the kitchen to carry on being a functional living space while the worktop is being created.
Mereway’s Sales and Marketing Director Mark Mills says, “The Profile range secures Trend Kitchens place as a market leading collection that is easy to buy and easy to sell.
Continue reading New Handleless Kitchen for Trend Interiors at Specifier Review.
NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider has announced the winners in the first round of its flagship competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in house building.
Nearly 450 UK site managers have won a Quality Award in the first round of NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2019, representing the top 3% of the sixteen thousand site managers entered. Being selected as one of the UK’s top site managers is testament to their commitment to delivering quality homes for residents.
Now in its 39th year, the Awards are the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry. Judging for the Awards is rigorous, beginning in July 2018, with each site manager assessed across these six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety.
The Quality Award winners will now go on to compete for Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards that will be announced at events across the UK in the autumn, with the Supreme Award winners unveiled at a gala ceremony in January 2020.
Commenting on the Awards, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “Launched nearly 40 years ago, Pride in the Job has been instrumental in driving up the quality of new homes.
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NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider has announced the winners in the first round of its flagship competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in house building.
Nearly 450 UK site managers have won a Quality Award in the first round of NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2019, representing the top 3% of the sixteen thousand site managers entered. Being selected as one of the UK’s top site managers is testament to their commitment to delivering quality homes for residents.
Now in its 39th year, the Awards are the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry. Judging for the Awards is rigorous, beginning in July 2018, with each site manager assessed across these six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety.
The Quality Award winners will now go on to compete for Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards that will be announced at events across the UK in the autumn, with the Supreme Award winners unveiled at a gala ceremony in January 2020.
Commenting on the Awards, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “Launched nearly 40 years ago, Pride in the Job has been instrumental in driving up the quality of new homes.
Continue reading NHBC names UK’s best housebuilders at Specifier Review.
Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA bathrooms in the UK looks at top bathroom design ideas for Summer 19.
The bathroom continues to evolve from a purely functional space to a spa-like retreat where style, colour, comfort and choice are of equal importance as in any other room of the home. Style-conscious homeowners now have more options than ever before. All manner of bathroom products, from contemporary and cutting edge to accessibility-led, are designed with good looks and practicality in mind. Historically bathroom furniture was limited to vanity units, but today new collections often include a choice of furniture items designed to complement the sanitaryware. As well as giving the bathroom a neat, finished look, furniture provides storage space for toiletries, towels and cleaning materials, keeping the room clutter free – Marie Kondo would approve.
Good bathroom design is suited to modern, functional needs and the best ranges feature a mix of open and closed storage options with single and double door or drawer bases and can be combined to form a personalised intimate setting. Neutral colours and natural wood finishes are combined with delightfully smooth matt finishes on elegantly shaped basins in taupes, minks, and creams.
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Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA bathrooms in the UK looks at top bathroom design ideas for Summer 19.
The bathroom continues to evolve from a purely functional space to a spa-like retreat where style, colour, comfort and choice are of equal importance as in any other room of the home. Style-conscious homeowners now have more options than ever before. All manner of bathroom products, from contemporary and cutting edge to accessibility-led, are designed with good looks and practicality in mind. Historically bathroom furniture was limited to vanity units, but today new collections often include a choice of furniture items designed to complement the sanitaryware. As well as giving the bathroom a neat, finished look, furniture provides storage space for toiletries, towels and cleaning materials, keeping the room clutter free – Marie Kondo would approve.
Good bathroom design is suited to modern, functional needs and the best ranges feature a mix of open and closed storage options with single and double door or drawer bases and can be combined to form a personalised intimate setting. Neutral colours and natural wood finishes are combined with delightfully smooth matt finishes on elegantly shaped basins in taupes, minks, and creams.
Continue reading Bathroom Design Essentials for Summer 2019 at Specifier Review.
Modern industrial roofs are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair.
Obstacles can range from things like cable beds or raised pipework, to sudden drops in level and fragile or dangerous areas.
As always, avoiding working at height is always preferable according to the work at height hierarchy. Where possible, you should try to carry out the work from ground level.
Where this is not possible, you should ensure that anyone accessing the roof to do the work is competent and trained, as well as fully prepared with an up to date risk assessment and statement.
A huge part of keeping workers safe on industrial roofs, however, is ensuring that the correct safety equipment is used when accessing the roof. Standard permanent equipment such as guardrails and lifelines may not always meet the needs of the task or the roof you are working on; however, this does not mean you should neglect safety equipment altogether.
Roof Edge offers a range of equipment designed specifically to keep workers safe on industrial roofs, where more common safety equipment may not be suitable, or where it exists but does not totally meet your requirements.
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Modern industrial roofs are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair.
Obstacles can range from things like cable beds or raised pipework, to sudden drops in level and fragile or dangerous areas.
As always, avoiding working at height is always preferable according to the work at height hierarchy. Where possible, you should try to carry out the work from ground level.
Where this is not possible, you should ensure that anyone accessing the roof to do the work is competent and trained, as well as fully prepared with an up to date risk assessment and statement.
A huge part of keeping workers safe on industrial roofs, however, is ensuring that the correct safety equipment is used when accessing the roof. Standard permanent equipment such as guardrails and lifelines may not always meet the needs of the task or the roof you are working on; however, this does not mean you should neglect safety equipment altogether.
Roof Edge offers a range of equipment designed specifically to keep workers safe on industrial roofs, where more common safety equipment may not be suitable, or where it exists but does not totally meet your requirements.
Continue reading Keeping workers safe on industrial roofs at Specifier Review.
Located in the Surrey hills and just 23 miles from London, The Theatre in the Woods is set in the grounds of the 15th century manor house – West Horsley Place – unexpectedly inherited by author and broadcaster Bamber Gascoigne from his great-aunt the Duchess of Roxburghe in 2014 (the Duchess’ ashes reside in the orchestra pit). The Theatre in the Woods is the realisation of a dream long held by Wasfi Kani, the Founder / CEO of Grange Park Opera, and the £10m cost of the building was raised by Kani herself from private donations in just one year.
The front of the building has the appearance of a cross-gartered brick drum, housing inside an intimate, five-tiered auditorium. Grange Park Opera’s acoustics have been hailed as “excellent” by critics, whilst the orchestra pit alone can comfortably accommodate over 70 musicians and their instruments.
The striking exterior appearance of the building – which Kani refers to as “pinky, umbery, smoky coloured” – is created by 140,000 bricks laid in cross gartered style. Set within the brickwork is a ‘fanfare balcony’ from which trumpeters can summon audiences to the performances and affords commanding views across the historic orchards and gardens of West Horsley Place.
Located in the Surrey hills and just 23 miles from London, The Theatre in the Woods is set in the grounds of the 15th century manor house – West Horsley Place – unexpectedly inherited by author and broadcaster Bamber Gascoigne from his great-aunt the Duchess of Roxburghe in 2014 (the Duchess’ ashes reside in the orchestra pit). The Theatre in the Woods is the realisation of a dream long held by Wasfi Kani, the Founder / CEO of Grange Park Opera, and the £10m cost of the building was raised by Kani herself from private donations in just one year.
The front of the building has the appearance of a cross-gartered brick drum, housing inside an intimate, five-tiered auditorium. Grange Park Opera’s acoustics have been hailed as “excellent” by critics, whilst the orchestra pit alone can comfortably accommodate over 70 musicians and their instruments.
The striking exterior appearance of the building – which Kani refers to as “pinky, umbery, smoky coloured” – is created by 140,000 bricks laid in cross gartered style. Set within the brickwork is a ‘fanfare balcony’ from which trumpeters can summon audiences to the performances and affords commanding views across the historic orchards and gardens of West Horsley Place.
Gregory Property Group has just completed a speculative development of Park 32, a 150,000 sq ft production and distribution project close to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway between Castleford and Pontefract.
Marshall Construction built the £15m development, just opposite Pontefract Racecourse, ahead of schedule and Gregory has already agreed terms for a sale of the first unit.
‘Park 32’ comprises four purpose-built units ranging from 12,000 sq ft up to 82,500 sq ft to suit a variety of occupiers for distribution, industrial and storage. The development is in an established location adjacent to Park Side Retail Park where occupiers include Wickes, Currys, PC World, Halfords and McDonald’s. Travis Perkins already occupies an adjoining unit and the former Prince of Wales Colliery is under redevelopment.
Andrew Foggitt of Gregory Property Group said,
“We are pleased to complete the development of Park 32 which delivers against a current shortage of new, purpose-built commercial space within the M62 corridor. The vicinity of Junction 32 is attracting significant investment by leading funds and we are confident that the option to buy our units will attract occupiers seeking investment value in their premises. One of the units is already under offer with interest in the others from a range of occupiers both local and national.”
The Leeds offices of property consultancies Avison Young and Carter Towler have been appointed to market the scheme.
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A new image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1billion redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, in West London, has been released by multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Pell Frischmann.
The project, which is being spearheaded by Deutsche Finance International (DFI) and Yoo Capital (YC) will revamp the existing exhibition halls, and add 51,000m² of office, studios and co-working space across its site. The new centre will also house a four-screen arthouse cinema, a 1,000-seat performing arts space, a 1,500-seat theatre, 900m² of performance and rehearsal space, a new jazz club-style restaurant and venue, shops, cafés, hotels and new public space, including pedestrianised squares and a sky garden.
The historic façades of the exhibition centre, on Olympia Way, will be fully restored and spaces, such as the historic Pillar Hall, will be opened to the public. UK consultancy Pell Frischmann is providing lead structural engineering services across the development.
The site, in Kensington, West London, was built in 1886 as the National Agricultural Hall, according to the designs of architect Henry Edward Coe. Today, it is one of city’s premier venues and hosts more than 220 exhibitions and events each year, including the ‘Olympia Horse Show’ and ‘Stylist Live’.
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Gregory Property Group has just completed a speculative development of Park 32, a 150,000 sq ft production and distribution project close to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway between Castleford and Pontefract.
Marshall Construction built the £15m development, just opposite Pontefract Racecourse, ahead of schedule and Gregory has already agreed terms for a sale of the first unit.
‘Park 32’ comprises four purpose-built units ranging from 12,000 sq ft up to 82,500 sq ft to suit a variety of occupiers for distribution, industrial and storage. The development is in an established location adjacent to Park Side Retail Park where occupiers include Wickes, Currys, PC World, Halfords and McDonald’s. Travis Perkins already occupies an adjoining unit and the former Prince of Wales Colliery is under redevelopment.
Andrew Foggitt of Gregory Property Group said,
“We are pleased to complete the development of Park 32 which delivers against a current shortage of new, purpose-built commercial space within the M62 corridor. The vicinity of Junction 32 is attracting significant investment by leading funds and we are confident that the option to buy our units will attract occupiers seeking investment value in their premises. One of the units is already under offer with interest in the others from a range of occupiers both local and national.”
The Leeds offices of property consultancies Avison Young and Carter Towler have been appointed to market the scheme.
Continue reading 150,000 sq ft M62 distribution scheme complete at Specifier Review.
A new image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1billion redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, in West London, has been released by multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Pell Frischmann.
The project, which is being spearheaded by Deutsche Finance International (DFI) and Yoo Capital (YC) will revamp the existing exhibition halls, and add 51,000m² of office, studios and co-working space across its site. The new centre will also house a four-screen arthouse cinema, a 1,000-seat performing arts space, a 1,500-seat theatre, 900m² of performance and rehearsal space, a new jazz club-style restaurant and venue, shops, cafés, hotels and new public space, including pedestrianised squares and a sky garden.
The historic façades of the exhibition centre, on Olympia Way, will be fully restored and spaces, such as the historic Pillar Hall, will be opened to the public. UK consultancy Pell Frischmann is providing lead structural engineering services across the development.
The site, in Kensington, West London, was built in 1886 as the National Agricultural Hall, according to the designs of architect Henry Edward Coe. Today, it is one of city’s premier venues and hosts more than 220 exhibitions and events each year, including the ‘Olympia Horse Show’ and ‘Stylist Live’.
Continue reading New image of £1bn regeneration of London Olympia at Specifier Review.
We have expanded our range of safe rooftop access solutions with the introduction of Kee Walk with Guardrail.
Kee Walk with Guardrail is a cost effective approach to guardrail protection. The system is modular in design and provides a clear demarcation route on the roof with the added security of either a single or double sided handrail to eliminate the potential fall hazard.
The system provides a level, anti-slip walking surface and is suitable for use on standing seam, composite panel and metal roofs and can be easily adapted to a wide range of roofs surfaces, slops, steps, traverse and pitches up to 35°.
Kee Walk with Guardrail provides the highest level of collective fall protection and eliminates the need for PPE.
Rooftop Walkway Features and Benefits
High Safety Standards
Fully tested to meet or exceed current safety standards including:
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Kee Klamp® fittings have been an enduring mainstay of the handrail and barrier market for decades thanks to their simplistic but durable nature. For many, this long-lasting and effective solution is the only option when it comes to separating people from hazards.
We have spoken many times about why we believe fittings systems such as Kee Klamp® are far superior to fabricated solutions, with the incredible durability of the fittings a big part of why we suggest it to our customers.
Unfortunately, however, even our systems can become hazardous – not due to a failure of the system, but due to the fact that as with any system that provides a protective solution, correct installation is a huge factor in the long term safety of the system itself.
When we install a fittings system ourselves, we will ensure that the installation is carried out to the highest standards, ensuring a long term protective barrier that can last for decades.
However, when we supply our fittings to customers for installation by a third party, problems can occur, and issues might arise that only become apparent long after the installer will accept responsibility for it.
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Nigel Furr from Buckinghamshire has become the latest homeowner to move his property away from oil-based heating to a renewable air source heat pump.
Undertaking a property wide conversion, taking his two-bed bungalow to a four-bed chalet bungalow, Nigel decided to make the move to a renewable heating solution after the positive feedback he had received from other local homeowners who had already made the transition from oil to a heat pump.
“After talking to our neighbours, many of whom had been using oil previously, we researched air source heat pumps as a solution that was better for the environment and would also help us cut our energy costs.” said Nigel.
Following a conversation with Mitsubishi Electric, Nigel was put in contact with their Business Solutions Partner, AOS Energy Efficient Heating Systems Ltd, who suggested an Ecodan Heat Pump as a viable alternative to oil.
“As a Mitsubishi Electric Business Solutions Partner, we are confident that their products, aftercare and back-up services are the best in the market,” said Lee Wildego, technical surveyor and contracts manager, AOS Energy Efficient Heating Systems Ltd.
“We have installed nearly 450 heat pumps over the last seven or eight years and each year the number we install is increasing.
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We have expanded our range of safe rooftop access solutions with the introduction of Kee Walk with Guardrail.
Kee Walk with Guardrail is a cost effective approach to guardrail protection. The system is modular in design and provides a clear demarcation route on the roof with the added security of either a single or double sided handrail to eliminate the potential fall hazard.
The system provides a level, anti-slip walking surface and is suitable for use on standing seam, composite panel and metal roofs and can be easily adapted to a wide range of roofs surfaces, slops, steps, traverse and pitches up to 35°.
Kee Walk with Guardrail provides the highest level of collective fall protection and eliminates the need for PPE.
Rooftop Walkway Features and Benefits
High Safety Standards
Fully tested to meet or exceed current safety standards including:
Continue reading New Rootop Walkway with Guardrail at Specifier Review.
Kee Klamp® fittings have been an enduring mainstay of the handrail and barrier market for decades thanks to their simplistic but durable nature. For many, this long-lasting and effective solution is the only option when it comes to separating people from hazards.
We have spoken many times about why we believe fittings systems such as Kee Klamp® are far superior to fabricated solutions, with the incredible durability of the fittings a big part of why we suggest it to our customers.
Unfortunately, however, even our systems can become hazardous – not due to a failure of the system, but due to the fact that as with any system that provides a protective solution, correct installation is a huge factor in the long term safety of the system itself.
When we install a fittings system ourselves, we will ensure that the installation is carried out to the highest standards, ensuring a long term protective barrier that can last for decades.
However, when we supply our fittings to customers for installation by a third party, problems can occur, and issues might arise that only become apparent long after the installer will accept responsibility for it.
Continue reading Is your handrail up to scratch? at Specifier Review.
Nigel Furr from Buckinghamshire has become the latest homeowner to move his property away from oil-based heating to a renewable air source heat pump.
Undertaking a property wide conversion, taking his two-bed bungalow to a four-bed chalet bungalow, Nigel decided to make the move to a renewable heating solution after the positive feedback he had received from other local homeowners who had already made the transition from oil to a heat pump.
“After talking to our neighbours, many of whom had been using oil previously, we researched air source heat pumps as a solution that was better for the environment and would also help us cut our energy costs.” said Nigel.
Following a conversation with Mitsubishi Electric, Nigel was put in contact with their Business Solutions Partner, AOS Energy Efficient Heating Systems Ltd, who suggested an Ecodan Heat Pump as a viable alternative to oil.
“As a Mitsubishi Electric Business Solutions Partner, we are confident that their products, aftercare and back-up services are the best in the market,” said Lee Wildego, technical surveyor and contracts manager, AOS Energy Efficient Heating Systems Ltd.
“We have installed nearly 450 heat pumps over the last seven or eight years and each year the number we install is increasing.
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When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which in turn reduces the potential for serious injury or even death.
As with any work, tasks involving work at height must be risk assessed so that practical control methods can be put in place to reduce risks to a minimum. When assessing the risks and planning the work, a good starting point is to think about the following:
Can you avoid working at height?
If possible, try to carry out the work from inside the building. This could include using window hoists, drilling and knocking out from inside the building rather than working off scaffolding or from ladders.
Using window hoists have the further benefit of reducing manual handling risks such as carrying glazing up a ladder.
What if work at height can’t be avoided?
If you can’t avoid having to work at height, safe access is vital. Access Platforms or tower scaffolds should be used to prevent a person falling whenever possible. If you’re working over a structure such as a conservatory, make sure you take effective measures to prevent people being struck by a falling object.
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When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which in turn reduces the potential for serious injury or even death.
As with any work, tasks involving work at height must be risk assessed so that practical control methods can be put in place to reduce risks to a minimum. When assessing the risks and planning the work, a good starting point is to think about the following:
Can you avoid working at height?
If possible, try to carry out the work from inside the building. This could include using window hoists, drilling and knocking out from inside the building rather than working off scaffolding or from ladders.
Using window hoists have the further benefit of reducing manual handling risks such as carrying glazing up a ladder.
What if work at height can’t be avoided?
If you can’t avoid having to work at height, safe access is vital. Access Platforms or tower scaffolds should be used to prevent a person falling whenever possible. If you’re working over a structure such as a conservatory, make sure you take effective measures to prevent people being struck by a falling object.
Continue reading Safety in the replacement window industry at Specifier Review.
With such a vast range of FAKRO roof windows available, choosing the right one for your home can look like an overwhelming decision.
However, once you understand both your home and the variety of different roof window styles on offer your options should be more straightforward. So here’s a quick guide to help you make the right choices.
HOW WILL FAKRO ROOF WINDOWS IMPROVE YOUR HOME?
First and foremost, you need to determine which window style is most appropriate for your living environment. For example the classic centre pivot roof window allows easy access to the entirety of the window, both inside and out – this is due to the swiveling sash which rotates 180°. This allows easy cleaning of the glass both inside and out, conveniently and safely.
Alternatively, FAKRO’s new generation of roof window, the preSelect which has design innovations exclusive to FAKRO, may be more suited to your requirements.
PreSelect combines both top-hung and centre pivot in one window at the flick of a switch. This innovative product alternates between the two; via an inconspicuous switch situated in the frame. Ideal for those who want the best of both styles and providing uninterrupted view while in the top-hung mode.
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With such a vast range of FAKRO roof windows available, choosing the right one for your home can look like an overwhelming decision.
However, once you understand both your home and the variety of different roof window styles on offer your options should be more straightforward. So here’s a quick guide to help you make the right choices.
HOW WILL FAKRO ROOF WINDOWS IMPROVE YOUR HOME?
First and foremost, you need to determine which window style is most appropriate for your living environment. For example the classic centre pivot roof window allows easy access to the entirety of the window, both inside and out – this is due to the swiveling sash which rotates 180°. This allows easy cleaning of the glass both inside and out, conveniently and safely.
Alternatively, FAKRO’s new generation of roof window, the preSelect which has design innovations exclusive to FAKRO, may be more suited to your requirements.
PreSelect combines both top-hung and centre pivot in one window at the flick of a switch. This innovative product alternates between the two; via an inconspicuous switch situated in the frame. Ideal for those who want the best of both styles and providing uninterrupted view while in the top-hung mode.
Continue reading How to Select Your Roof Window at Specifier Review.
