OrganoWood is the answer to projects that need durable yet economical exterior timbers – without any environmental worries. Instead of the heavy-metal biocides usually used in impregnated timber, OrganoWood uses Silica – the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust.

Inspired by the fossilisation process, Silica is bound into the wood fibres to create a durable layer of protection against rot and fire. As an inert element, Silicon is safe and environment friendly, posing no risks to both health and ecosystem.

The timber is then coated with another Silicon solution, making it water repellent so that water simply bounces off its surface (just like a new rain jacket). This protects the timber from dirt and improves its longevity.

OrganoWood is available as decking or cladding boards, which will weather to a beautiful silver-grey, just like natural timber. Cambridge based Ecochoice is readily available ((0845 6381340) to assist you with any details on OrganoWood or any other exterior timber requirements.

Call Ecochoice on 0845 638 1340 or email info@ecochoice.co.uk

www.ecochoice.co.uk

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Of equal, if not greater importance, is the fact that non-segregated food waste can contaminate other valuable waste streams. Even a small amount of food waste can cause a six tonne skip of mixed recyclate to be rejected at the commercial recycling facility, leaving a cost penalty to be paid.

The Envirobank Split accommodates two individual waste streams in two 90-litre wheelie bins accessed for emptying via the hinged front. It is designed with a patented double skin honeycomb structure for ultimate strength and durability, yet its modern lines make it equally suitable for use both internally or externally. The colour-coded apertures conform to WRAP guidelines and include graphics for the waste stream to be collected, as standard.

As the law moves towards the mandatory segregation of food waste (already in place in Scotland) the Envirobank Split is ideally placed to assist in this progress.

www.envirobank.com.au

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Composed of striking painted abstract prints, geometric wovens and a luxurious velvet, it is a collection of contemporary inherently flame retardant fabrics.

The dramatic colouring of the 24-strong collection includes noir, putty, midnight, aubergine and pewter including modern brush strike stripes, graphic textured geometrics and brush-stroke florals in six colour stories.

The concept was to create a dynamic, inspirational range, offering hotels, guest houses, restaurants, care homes and even healthcare environments a stylish alternative to current options in the market.

CEO of SMD Group’s iLiv brand, Jason Kenworthy, said: “Our latest collection brings the same fresh designs to leisure and healthcare spaces as we do to the home market, but without compromising the practical aspect.

“All of our fabrics are fire retardant, hard-wearing and add a new dimension in terms of flair and design.”

The Expression collection had a worldwide showcase launch at the major Heimtextil exhibition in Frankfurt in January, where it was welcomed for its dual features of style and practicality.

In high risk environments where large numbers of people are moving about it is vital that in the event of a real fire, retardancy of materials will slow the spread of fire to enable a safe evacuation.

As one of the early pioneers of flame retardancy, all SMD products are inherent and permanent to the fabric itself and are not limited to the yarn.

With a printing facility onsite to meet urgent deadlines, SMD’s activities provide comprehensive manufacturing facilities, supported by a 10-strong in-house design and sourcing team using the very latest market trends. All aspects of production including spinning, finishing and stock support are also available.

For more information about iLiv Contract Fabrics see www.ilivcontract.co.uk, tel 01772 651 199 or

e-mail sales@smd-contract.co.uk

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Situated on the West Cambridge site of the University of Cambridge, the building is the new home for high performance computing, centralised data storage and also business operations, teaching, learning and research. The High Performance Computing Centre is working on data from two of mankind’s greatest and data heavy science projects, the Large Hadron Collider and BRIDGE Genome Project.

ExGo, Advanced’s ultra-dependable extinguishant release system, was configured and installed by Advanced customer Advanced Fire Solutions Ltd. The suppression control system installed in the building comprises four ExGo panels with mode select key switch assemblies.

Jonathan Bacon, Managing Director of Advanced Fire Solutions Ltd, said: “We selected ExGo because the installation required a suppression system that could deliver reassurance and long-term reliability for this crucial building. We have an established partnership with Advanced and we knew that the equipment would be of the highest quality. The system also offers the flexibility and expandability to meet all future requirements.”

ExGo has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms. It has been installed in high-profile buildings across the globe, including the Magna Carta vault at Lincoln Castle, Romanian National Library and strategic oil pipelines in Sudan.

Ian Tasker, Manager of the West Cambridge Data Centre, added: “The West Cambridge Data Centre reflects the University’s commitment to excellence in the provision of information services to research, students and staff”

ExGo is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options and devices. It is approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 and EN12094-1 and is among the first systems to combine these with EN12094 Part 3 in a single solution. EN12094-3 relates to the integrated manual release on the front of the panel. ExGo can be integrated into Advanced’s Axis and MxPro fire panels, or any third party fire system

Robin Kemp, Advanced sales manager for the South East region, commented: “The West Cambridge Data Centre is a strategically vital part of the University of Cambridge’s infrastructure and essential to its operations and those of its many international stakeholders. We are delighted to be part of it.”

Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The legendary performance, quality and ease-of-use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems. More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com.

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The SAVA School of Surveying is the first training provider to offer a vocational route into the residential surveying and valuation profession, with the full support of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Working closely with RICS’ experienced surveyors and lenders, SAVA, who have training bases in Milton Keynes, London and Barnsley, developed the level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation, drawing on over a decade of industry knowledge.

The diploma offers a part-time alternative to university education for those with new career ambitions in surveying, and learners can expect to qualify in as little as 18 months. The course is structured to allow learners to continue to work full time whilst qualifying.

Once qualified, SAVA graduates are eligible for direct entry into RICS at Associate member level, meaning they can offer RICS products such as HomeBuyer Reports and valuations, as well as having the prestigious AssocRICS designation after their name. In addition, the qualification provides the perfect stepping-stone towards full RICS Chartered Surveyor status.

Hilary Grayson, Head of Surveying Services at SAVA, comments, “Innovation has always been at the heart of SAVA. The residential surveying industry is set to suffer from a skills shortage caused by an ageing workforce and the traditional degree route into the profession is simply not feasible for everyone.

“We’re offering those with family and existing work commitments the chance to pursue a new career without sacrificing all their time,” Hilary says. “This blended learning approach is perfect for learners looking to study while they work, and we have a dedicated team of expert trainers working hard to ensure that our online material is just as comprehensive and engaging as the face-to-face sessions.

“The course is challenging and a big commitment to undertake, but the career is very rewarding. We are proud to have developed a qualification that meets RICS standards and are excited to be able to offer this new opportunity to those looking to kick start their career in surveying.”

The SAVA School of Surveying holds three course intakes per year – Milton Keynes, London and a northern venue – with each intake limited to just 40 places. The school holds regular open days to promote the course and career opportunities available. For more information, please visit the SAVA website.

The SAVA School of Surveying, created in 2014, emerged from Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation (SAVA) which is owned by National Energy Services Ltd, the UK’s home for energy assessors, home inspectors, surveyors and low carbon professionals.

www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk

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Our showroom is open Monday – Friday from 07.30 to 16.00 and Saturday’s from 07.30 to 12.30. For visits outside of these times please call for an appointment. For directions please call or email. We have over 20 sets of doors on show from Sunflex, Aliplas, Schuco and Easislide.

www.foldingslidingdoors.com

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The four groups, French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress ensure a grain and colour palette to suit a wide variety of commercial and residential projects.

The four lightly lime-washed French Oak looks, Tawny Oak, Burgundy Oak, Hessian Oak and Honey Oak are reminiscent of salvaged antique flooring. The rich grain details and large scaled planks (48”x 7”) complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, and the larger size means reduced downtime and installation costs.

The collection also includes three unique designs inspired by American Redwood railway sleepers – Reclaimed Redwood, Aged Redwood and Salvaged Redwood. Running with the theme of reclaimed woods, Karndean’s product designers were drawn to the unique detail and texture of the Redwood ties, which over the years had aged beautifully.

Introducing wire brushing and etching techniques, they have taken the natural aging process one step further with these three designs, giving the American Redwood designs the look of repurposed timber without the practical drawbacks of real wood such as splintering, cracking and warping.

A perfect foundation for any commercial environment, the three rich brown, smoked designs create a rich and warm canvas. Incorporating fuming and smoking techniques that have been used by real wood flooring manufacturers for years, the rich brown tones of our Burnished Beech and Smoked Beech planks can accompany nearly any décor scheme, whilst the striking variation of Charred Oak makes a real statement.

The new collection is rounded off by the stunning Lime-washed Cypress and Burnished Cypress. Combining the limed finish of Honey Oak and the burnt effect of Charred Oak, these two designs are some of the most detailed in the entire collection. The result of liming and smoking techniques is a more refined and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for any commercial space benefiting from a highly realistic, rustic feel.

“Our new Van Gogh designs are our boldest to date. They are a welcome addition and reflect the trends we’re seeing for authentic and textured interiors for commercial and residential applications,” commented Paul Barratt, managing director at Karndean Designflooring.

“The collection is not only design-led, but also retains all the durability, ease of maintenance and availability our customers have come to rely on.’’

Available with a recently extended 15 year commercial warranty and R10 slip ratings, the complete Karndean Van Gogh collection will now feature a total of 32 wood designs.

For more information visit www.karndean.com.

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The Leicester Community Sports Arena is a £4.8m joint venture project between Leicester Riders, Leicester City Council and Leicester College, funded by the partners, and Sport England and the Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership.

The Arena is the new home to the Leicester Riders and Leicester Cobras Wheelchair Basketball Club, and will also be a regional ‘centre of excellence’ for the sport. It will also serve as Leicester College’s sport teaching and learning facility, and as a large multi-use sports venue for the local community.

LED Light Vision (LLV) is an LED lighting solutions company with the capability to provide design and installation solutions using high quality LED luminaires, controls and ancillary items.

Director of Operations Scott Williams explained that their proposals for the project included a concept not used before for professional basketball. The design concept was by Neville Moorcroft, technical Director at LLV, which provided for an advanced lighting and control system.

“There was great excitement about the new indoor venue – Leicester needed it and so did the Riders; they’d been playing at a venue in Loughborough for two years.

“We proposed a concept not used before in Europe for professional basketball, an Indirect LED lighting system without glare and flicker. We believe this sets the standard for future indoor arena lighting standards.”

This glare-free and high efficiency system provides a uniform light level across large spaces and is ideal for sports arenas, warehouses, superstores, large factories and airports. The light body is constructed of aluminum and a light’s lifespan is sub 50,000 hours and more.

“It also provides higher LUX lighting levels. For arenas such as the new facility in Leicester, the LUX levels normally required for televised basketball games is 1500lux; our system provides an average of some 2200lux in the Show Court for TV games,” added Williams.

Energy costs were high on the list of requirements with a full control system in place. This enables the lights to be used in areas where they’re only needed, which gives additional savings and reduces running costs – against traditional lighting systems – by up to 70%.

As well as the lighting for the arena’s main hall, LLV also provided the car parking and external lighting, and lighting for the offices, hallways, toilets and reception area.

The office, toilets and reception area lighting solution was a slim and simple design; polycarbonate body and cover-diffuser recessed into the ceilings.

A special feature of the project – just for the Riders – was washing of the outside of the building using a red LED.

For more information on LED Light Vision (LLV) solutions call 0116 234 7029, email sales@ledlightvision.co.uk  or visit www.ledlightvision.co.uk

You can also follow LLV on Twitter @LED_LightVision

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This one-day course is the first in a series of ‘CPD Certified’ programmes developed to assist Builders, Contractors, Building Control and Architects with product knowledge and a greater understanding of:

• Why SuperFOIL is a superior option to traditional insulation.
• How to choose the ideal solution for your project.
• The ease of installing SuperFOIL through hands-on experience.

This course is ideal for builders and insulation installers who would like to increase their knowledge about new products.

Contact us for more details

www.superfoil.co.uk
info@superfoil.co.uk
01636639900

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Nearly 400sqm of glazing, were shaded with the installation of 36 motorised blinds, each 2.0 m wide x 6.0 m drop using the Acoustis 50 fabric. The fabric colour chosen, 0730 (Slate Grey), providing excellent light control with its Tv (visible transmittance) level of 5% meaning that 95% of the light is prevented from entering the chamber. One fabric supplying both light control and acoustic comfort, change the colour and the same fabric offers acoustic comfort with improved heat control, the fabric in colour white having a Solar reflectance of over 70%.

So what is acoustic comfort?  You all know the problem, a busy restaurant, a happy drinks party, you are having difficulty understanding somebody only a few feet away, so you speak louder, they speak louder, everybody speaks louder and nobody can hear a flipping thing. Someone shouts, ‘the acoustics are rubbish in here’ and everybody nods. But what can be done about it?

The problem is not noise volume; it is the lack of clarity to the sound. Referred to by acousticians as speech intelligibility or sound reverberation, unintelligibility is caused by sound rebounding from surfaces of differing distances away from the source, their reflections, or echoes, taking varying lengths of time to return. A single sound becomes a chain, multi syllables and multi-words becoming a constant stream of sound. Multiply that up by a number of people speaking at the same time and there is your problem.

How do you solve it? Remove or reduce the reflections. Hard smooth wall and ceiling surfaces part of the problem – glass one of the biggest culprits.

If you could cover the glass with something that absorbs the sound, but is thin and capable of being quickly removed and put away discreetly when not required.

If you could cover the glass with something that also gives good light control, removing glare and provide daytime privacy.

If only there was a fabric that absorbs the sound, is thin, gives daytime privacy and good heat control.

There is, the Mermet Acoustis 50, an acoustically absorbent fabric, less than 1 mm thick, with both exceptional fire rating and stability.

Acoustic absorbance is a sought after benefit in many instances, but acoustical transparency can be required in others. The interiors industry regularly seek a fabric to cover walls or ceilings that is acoustically transparent in order that acoustically absorbent foams hidden behind them can still work – similarly home cinemas and screening rooms often wish to hide loudspeakers  within the wall without muffling the sound. The further requirements of fabrics in installations such as these being dimensional stability, allowing the fabric to be pulled taught into position without sagging over time, top level fire ratings along with an attractive easy to clean finish. The Mermet Screen Vision and Satine fabrics are both used in these respects, in the case of the Sv 10% in some considerable quantity.

Key to Mermet fabric use, be it for acoustic absorbance, transparency or another of its myriad other features, is the glass fibre core to the yarn. Mermet have been weaving in glass fibre for over 60 years, with coated yarns for the solar shading industry for over 40 years. The glass fibre cored yarn does not stretch, being made from sand it does not burn. These features facilitating the weaving of wide fabrics, to over 3.0 m, that do not stretch, do not move, lies flat, do not burn. All features required of interior fabrics particularly in the public sectors, be they for shading, tensile structures or large format printing/signage.

Manufacturing the yarn as well as weaving the fabric gives Mermet the control and expertise to engineer features into the fabrics, the yarn coating carrying UV stabilisers, additional fire retardation elements as well as colour pigment. This means Mermet understand and can control solar reflectance, transmission and absorption. With some of the latest coatings the same attention can be directed at thermal reflectance and transmittance. All properties being engineered into aesthetically attractive, workshop friendly, durable and therefore more sustainable fabrics.

The Satine, Screen Vision and Acoustis 50 fabrics referred to are just three of nearly 20 fabrics in the current 2015-18 collection, so many more fabrics, more choice and much more performance.

Mermet UK

info@mermet.co.uk

01989 750910

www.mermet.co.uk

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Planters

Choosing the right planters can either create a stunning focal point in a garden or it can subtly complement its features. We can offer aluminium, corten steel, fibreglass and galvanised steel in not only custom sizes but also a variety of colours and finishes!

Water Features

A water feature is always bound to create a focal point in your garden. From the simplest of designs to large imaginative features we’ve seen it all! We can supply custom water tables, ponds and pond wall attachments in corten steel and aluminium.

Walls

Customers can really create the ‘wow factor’ whilst defining their space with our walls. These can be used as small partitions, a backdrop to a statue or water feature or as a large stand out feature. Choose from corten steel and aluminium.

We try to be as flexible as possible just let us know what you’ve dreamt up and we’ll see what we can do! Visit www.thepotco.com, email sales@thepotco.com or call 01892 890 353 for a quotation.

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Making use of the plenum beneath a raised access floor as the ventilation zone for air conditioning can overcome a number of these challenges and by adopting an air conditioning system which can both supply and return air via the floor plenum, architects are free to make use of ceiling space and features in a very different way, as well as attracting significant height savings.

The trendy feature of exposing ceilings in commercial offices lends to spacious, open interior space.  Structures and beams become interior features and are often left unfinished.  Current new build designs incorporate large floor plates, high ceilings and windows to maximise available light and enhance natural ventilation.  In refurbishments, space and access is often restricted, however there could be scope to add a further floor with dormer windows; often referred to in the industry as a dormer floor.

AET Flexible Space has been successfully retrofitted to a number of buildings with said dormer floors; for example; 196 Deansgate in Manchester, 76-88 Wardour Street, London and Network House in Hampton Hill amongst others.  Older buildings, even those without add on floors with dormer windows can also benefit from adopting under floor air conditioning, eliminating ceiling based services altogether and maximising the available floor to ceiling space; often achieving the British Council for Offices recommended 2.5 meters internal height.  The height savings calculated in refurbishments can offer a significant amount more available space and subsequently can lead to height savings.

AET Flexible Space has worked with architects to help achieve their design goals.  Jersey Energy undertook a complete refurbishment of the 10,000 sq. m Powerhouse building in the early 2000’s; the ceiling is a lattice of riveted steel ribs and Architects Manser Associates have achieved pleasing results with up lighting and underfloor air conditioning and at The Weighbridge Building in Marlow, designers were able to retain the existing beams by adopting underfloor air conditioning as part of a full refurbishment.

As well as increasing floor to ceiling height, plenum based air conditioning also allows the architects to retain structural features.  Many older buildings have beautiful ceilings, some of which have listed classification and must be preserved.  Modern buildings may have a lightweight structure in the form of a building envelope, such as the Arup designed Parkview Green building in Beijing.  New and older buildings may have an atrium incorporated into the design, and again, underfloor air conditioning systems can satisfy cooling and heating requirements within these open areas.

The options for providing comfortable heating and cooling in these modern spaces can be limiting and create a number of airflow challenges.  Yes, you can install traditional ceiling based air conditioning systems; exposing the ductwork can be considered artistic in an industrial way and some will look more aesthetically pleasing than others; but adopting an underfloor system allows architects to eliminate pipe and ductwork and experience total design freedom with regards to ceiling and other features.  This option is particularly suitable for historical and listed buildings where it simply may not be possible to introduce ceiling based systems such as chilled beams, VAV systems and fan coils as they virtually eliminate the possibility of retaining the architectural detail.

Other benefits of Under Floor Air Conditioning include excellent indoor air quality and the ability to introduce fresh air into a building without experiencing loss of some of the fresh air before it is adequately mixed into the space.  This loss of fresh air directly affects the ability of the selected system to dilute pollutants and minimise cross contamination; whereas underfloor supply systems introduce 100% of the fresh air without loss; creating high quality indoor environments.

Combined with the above is the enhanced user control of such systems.  Ceiling based systems are typically static with fixed centralised control.  Users are unlikely to be able to adjust temperature and fan speed or airflow to suit their optimum conditions.  This individual personal control of simple settings can enhance user comfort and satisfaction of the individual’s working environment, and the flexibility of modular systems means that fan terminals can easily be relocated to adapt to changing use of environment.

With the above in mind; is using a traditional ceiling based HVAC system as part of an exposed design the best option for providing comfort cooling to the occupants of the space?  Underfloor systems can offer the best of both, and it can be easily adapted and reconfigured for future changes in the use of space and occupant density.  AET Flexible Space are specialists in underfloor air conditioning technology and have worked with designers for over twenty years to overcome structural and height restrictions; as well as design challenges associated with new build and refurbishment projects alike.

www.flexiblespace.com

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The resource will support specifiers, installers and retailers in educating consumers about the company’s unique surfaces and the benefits to buying the product.

The free of charge sample kit features a full set of the 10 finishes available in the range, including the popular Black Onyx Sparkle and Warm Grey, which have been cut to size and presented within a double layer of foam, ensuring an aesthetic finish and safe transit.

A cross-sectioned block of surface completes the kit, showcasing its patented interior honeycomb structure. This allows customers to see first-hand its strength and durability, while understanding its unique internal composition, as well as getting a sense and feel of the quality the product has to offer.

Stephen Moss, managing director of Max-Top Quartz, said: “The creation of the new sample box is the latest demonstration of our ongoing commitment to supporting our retailers and installers.

“It’s important that we provide the tools and resources required to make sure our products sell and one such way we can do this is by providing sample kits that match the quality finish of our surfaces. Our kit features an attractive black, sparkle finish, reflecting our signature style and design.

The new sample boxes are available now and will be provided upon request, as well as to all installers attending Max-Top Quartz training days, which take place monthly at Reading and Manchester locations.

Stephen adds: “Smaller than a shoe box, our new sample boxes will prove invaluable to trade as a convenient visual aid for prospective and existing clients to help showcase the unique characteristics of Max-Top surfaces in all locations, from showrooms to home visits.”

For more information about Max-Top please visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk or the company’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Alternatively, call 0161 224 0333 or visit the Max-Top YouTube page to watch a short installation video.

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With a fixed light and opening light aluminium face width of just 32.5mm Aluprof’s new ‘MB Slimline’ window offers both good looks and high thermal performance – something steel window systems cannot offer. U values of below 1.00 are achievable, as the new system will accept both double and triple glazing options coupled with aluminium profiles which use wide polyamide thermal break. With a wide range of profiles available, the ‘MB Slimline’ system can offer high inertia ratings and slim, deep profiles, offering the specifier the ability to use the system in any large, or small, window spaces.

Ideally suited to both new and replacement projects, in both residential and commercial environments, where slim lines are crucial to the aesthetic appearance of the building, the ‘MB Slimline’ system offers a complete solution.

‘MB Slimline’ is further proof of Aluprof’s innovative approach to fenestration solutions, establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading systems companies. The new system joins a wide portfolio of aluminium systems which includes curtain wall systems, doors windows and high performance aluminium fire rated systems.

Aluprof UK head office and extensive distribution centre is located in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof exacting standards.

Further information is available on our company’s website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof on 0161 941 4005.

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UrbanPave

UrbanPave has been designed to provide a premium landscaped surface for ultra-contemporary public realm schemes, such as town centres and prominent pedestrianised areas. The premium flag paving has a light texture and comes in a choice of three made-to-order colour options – Light Grey, Mid Grey and Dark Grey. Four paver sizes cater for the increasing trend towards large aspect paving and provide flexibility in laying patterns.

Vianova Maxx

Vianova Maxx is a large element textured paver that combines a modern feel with high quality performance. Available in two sizes and three made-to-order shades – Light Grey, Dark Grey and Anthracite Charcoal – Vianova Maxx can be used to create contemporary laying schemes, and complements other Charcon products including Andover Textured, Natural Granite and Eco Countryside Kerb.

Monksbridge

Monksbridge block paving is a viable alternative to traditional rumbled products and is suitable for pedestrian areas where vehicle overrun is likely. It is ideal for creating a traditionally-styled, naturally cobbled look. Available as mixed packs of four sizes in three colour options – Cinder, Croft and Royale.

Mike Davies, Specifications and Major Projects Manager for Aggregate Industries, comments: “The introduction of three new products to the Charcon range demonstrates our continued investment and ongoing commitment to delivering the very best solutions for any commercial hard landscaping project. The new products set the standard for performance, quality, durability and aesthetic appeal.”

For further information, including technical data sheets and National Building Specification details, visit www.aggregate.com. For technical support, please call 01335 372222.

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As experts in the field of security, we are aware of how imperative it is that only those personnel who are authorised may gain entry to your building or specific areas within a building. With this in mind, we recommend that only one security solution will do – the Circlelock.

Our Circlelock high security portal is the most suitable ‘anti-tailgating’ product as it can prevent any attempt to gain unauthorised access and can be designed to confirm the identity of any user entering it. The Circlelock security portal is an ideal solution for highly sensitive, secondary or remote entrances that have lower foot fall requirements.

Formed from two curved sliding doors, the Circlelock opens the outside door upon the authorisation of an access control system. Once the user has entered the portal, a pre-set weight system or a more complex StereoVision system which allows the portal to visualise the user in a three dimensional format can be integrated within the door and will determine whether the user is alone or whether an unauthorised individual is accompanying. In addition to this, a 3rd party biometrics identification system can also be incorporated to ensure the correct match of biometric data of the user in accordance with a set database of authorised users for that door. Only when the security systems give a clear signal will the second door of the portal open and the secured area be entered.

At Boon Edam, we understand the importance of keeping a building’s users safe and its assets secure. We specialize in providing customizable access control solutions to many sectors including Colleges, Universities, Data Centres, Hospitals and Data Centres and are able to offer a wide range of access control barriers, turnstiles and gates.

www.boonedam.co.uk

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Built by development company Watersmead Homes who pride themselves in building properties of quality and style that exceed expectations, the Georgian style home covers approximately 12,000 square feet over 4 floors.

Constructed out of Cotswold Stone, Watersmead ensured that the property combines practicality with style meeting the high standards and demands of the discerning purchaser.

Meeting such standards required the use of high quality building materials and systems which included choosing the right rainwater system.

“We obviously needed gutters and downpipes which not only matched the style of the house but were of a quality which would give the homeowner many years of maintenance free service whilst retaining its colour and style well into the future. Yeoman Rainguard’s stylish XL Aluminium rainwater system fitted the bill.” Explained Mrs Gill Burns of Watersmead Homes.

150 x 100mm MOG XL Aluminium gutters were installed along with a 75 x 75mm square downpipe with the stylish look being completed with Cast Aluminium Plain Hoppers.

Finished in a durable black textured powder coating which eliminates colour bleaching and ensures a life expectancy of the rainwater system to that of 25 years and more.

“The rainwater systems look perfect on the finished property and we are very pleased with the quality of products and service that Yeoman Rainguard gave us.” Concluded Mrs Burns.

www.rainguard.co.uk

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Shade Zone UK Ltd has the largest range of innovative and bespoke retractable canopy products that the UK has to offer and already work with garden designers all across the nation by specifying, supply and installation.

It is now becoming a common requirement that home owners want to enjoy their gardens not only by day, but also late into the evenings and even in less desirable weather conditions; whether it be the flexibility to shade from the suns’ harmful UV rays or to offer cover & protection from the elements.

To enable them to do so, flexible outdoor coverage is a feature more and more homeowners are looking to have incorporated within their own garden designs and layouts – whether it is to offer continuous coverage from the home onto a new or existing garden patio, which can be opened and closed by the touch of a button, or independent structures that are free-standing to create stand-alone outdoor areas away from the house, that create idyllic weather protected spaces.

As well as dealing with end-users directly, Shade Zone UK Ltd have now formed closer ties to a large number of garden designers and landscapers, who are already tapping into their knowledge of high end retractable products, to ensure they meet their own clients’ remits to create such outdoor living spaces that can be enjoyed all year round. The aim is to create even more partnerships with companies all across the UK.

Now with a large portfolio of residential schemes that have been previously supplied and installed, garden designers are able to draw upon the Shade Zones experience and product knowledge to highlight what systems would, and would not, work for whatever project they should be working on.

With the largest range of bespoke aluminium and timber structures the UK has to offer, available in a wide range of frame and fabric colours, Shade Zone UK Ltd provides detailed product information, drawings and prices to ensure that the designers own clients’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded!!

Established in 2007, Shade Zone UK Ltd is based in Hull, East Yorkshire and operates nationwide to offer the full UK their services and products. Additionally, to enable them to fully demonstrate what we can offer, Shade Zones’ offices/premises also include a showroom with a range of canopies and awnings on display to demonstrate.

For further details regarding any Shade Zone products please contact or visit our main office: –

Shade Zone Ltd, Unit B5 Citadel Trading Estate, Citadel Way, Hull, HU9 1TQ

E-mail: info@s-zone.co.uk  Tel: 01482 481050

www.s-zone.co.uk

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We offer a full interior design service to discerning clients worldwide. We have a highly experienced design team who can help create beautiful rooms, complete with CAD elevations, floor plans and hand drawn designs.

All ranges come in either timber finishes such as Oak and Walnut and primed for painting or a combination of both.

We have a new visually stunning Metro contemporary range with clean lines & feature veneers which can be used to personalize furniture. Metro delivers a clean, contemporary feel, perfect for any modern interior

As high end manufacturers of a bespoke kitchen, luxury bedroom, bathroom, study, dining room, library, entrance hall and wall panelling, we have a full range of exquisite luxury interiors that represent real value, without compromise.

After 10 years manufacturing for other high end furniture brands, we have now embarked upon a new venture to establish our own range of luxury interiors at competitive prices.

From a long tradition of luxury English furniture making and cabinetry, we build stunning free-standing and fitted commissions to order. Each project is designed and custom-built in our UK factory. Both the build quality and the luxury touches have become the hallmark of our new range of designs.

Cabinet interiors can be in veneered ply or mdf and available in different finishes, we offer dovetailed oak & walnut drawer boxes , together with luxury 30mm thick frames and doors

Our range of Luxury English Furniture has been established with the highest ethos, based upon

QUALITY, DESIGN & SERVICE.

Those luxury touches that would previously have been considered price prohibitive, even at the very top end of the market, are now standard features in the Waterford Interiors ranges.

Each & every component is conceived, designed and manufactured in our own UK factory,

ensuring the same consistently high standards and build quality.

‘QUALITY’ should not be confused with ‘LUXURY’. A facade may present the appearance of

luxury, but behind the facade is where the real quality becomes self evident.

Quality lies with the choice of materials, and achieved with top quality traditional cabinet making practices.

We are also happy to undertake individual commissions for clients who require something truly unique.

We work directly with Architects and interior designers and have a few opportunities for select partners worldwide.

www.waterfordinteriors.com

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Designing and installing attenuation tanks has proved a problematic for the construction market for a number of years. All types of attenuation system have their merits but they all have their drawbacks too.

Geocellular systems have proved very popular in the last 10 years however they are not generally adopted by utility companies as they cannot be readily inspected or maintained. This leaves a lasting and costly legacy for developers as they have the headache of maintaining these systems long into the future. In addition to this these systems have design limitations in terms of loading and installation depth which can increase construction dig cost and limit design options due to structural cover requirements.

Whilst precast systems overcome the issues of access , maintenance and design strength they are generally more expensive and require long lead in times and heavy lifting equipment to install, both of which cause on site issues, not least with health and safety. To some extent this argument can also be levied at large diameter pipe systems too.

Stormwater Elevator bridges the gap between these systems and overcomes the issues related to access and maintenance, structural integrity, and life expectancy. As an innovative permanent plastic former system it is used to create an in-situ cast concrete attenuation and stormwater storage tank without the need for heavy lifting equipment.

Its patented design offers engineers and contractors an alternative and cost effective way of achieving a strong concrete void up to 2.5m deep and to any plan size.

Stormwater Elevator is manufactured from a lightweight recyclable plastic making it easy to handle and quick to install which avoids the need for on-site heavy lifting equipment and helps to improve site safety, a major consideration on modern construction sites.

The modular system can be adapted to suit site requirements allowing any custom configuration to be easily and quickly formed.

Stormwater Elevator creates a high load bearing capacity structure which is suitable for use in landscaped and vehicular trafficked areas. The open internal structure of the Stormwater Elevator offers completely free and easy access for the inspection and maintenance of the system. The design of the system also removes the potential for silt build up or blockage which could affect the long-term functionality of a stormwater storage system.

About Stormwater Management Ltd

Stormwater Management Ltd is a specialist in the design, supply and installation of surface water management and sustainable drainage systems.

The only turnkey supplier in the United Kingdom, its product ranges focus on providing industry-leading solutions in three key areas:

• Source Control
• Volume Control
• Stormwater Treatment

For further information on all Stormwater Management products, services and training resources, visit www.storm-water.co.uk or call 01455 502222.

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