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17COMMENTINSULATION’S ROLE IN OFFSITECONSTRUCTIONBRUFMA’s Simon Storer on how offsiteconstruction can help mitigate the housing crisis.

22CASE STUDYAFFORDABLE, MODULAR, FAST – NHOUSEThe potential of the nHouse prototype to buildspacious, flexible homes in three days.

25ACCESSIBILITYINCORPORATING ACCESSIBILITYAs the population ages and the number ofpeople living with disabilities increases, it iscrucial that developers incorporate accessibilityinto properties now, says Stuart Reynolds of AKW.

36BRICKS, BLOCKS & CEMENTCOLOUR IT INOpting for coloured mortar can givehousebuilders an edge and create buildingsthat stand out from the crowd. Iain Betts ofTarmac explains how.

43GROUND REINFORCEMENTSUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SAVINGSThe trade body Interpave explains how concreteblock permeable paving helps meet the latestregulatory requirements for sustainable drainagewhile cutting costs and avoiding land-take.

51SMOKE & FIRE PROTECTIONMAKING FIRES WORKWhile being popular among homeowners,fireplaces are still not a top choice in new builds.Stovax’s Tim Pockett examines the options.

57UNDERFLOOR HEATINGHOT KNOWLEDGEToby Howard-Willis of JG Speedfit explores someof the key considerations surrounding smartheating controls and how they vary betweenretrofit and new build projects.

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It seems fairly fanciful to expect construction, of all industries, to quicklyredress its gender imbalance on numbers but also wages. The problemcuts across many sectors but construction is one of the worst, with womenmaking up only 11 per cent of all staff, and a startling 1 per cent on site.Also, I fail to understand how anyone can justify recent ONS stats offemale supervisors being paid 43 per cent less than male counterparts.

Clearly, some concerted interventions are needed to fix this. With theskills crisis looming ever larger in coming years post-Brexit, the need toencourage committed and talented women to enter what can be a veryrewarding as well as challenging profession is only going to be morecrucial in future. So it might not be a case of doing the right thing, moreof a case of it being absolutely core to business to ensure women take abigger role in the industry.

Arguably, the industry does need to be careful to ensure that anyprevious macho behaviour, on site but also in the office, is stamped out,and things like wolf-whistling are consigned to the past. The manyexamples of positive work raising awareness of the gender issues aroundthe recent International Women’s Day are not the same as a root-and-branch re-look at appropriate ways of working however. Perhaps a biggeremphasis being put on respect is not too much to ask, and doesn’t needto be dismissed as ‘PC gone mad’.

By the same token, organisations need to guard against being patronisingand in fact, tokenistic as they seek to recruit more women. It’s not aboutsaying women can do anything men can do in construction, it’s moreabout acknowledging that in the current skills crisis, if a candidate hasthe ability, enthusiasm and/or expertise, gender should never be an issue.

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A pan-industry group of housing profes-sionals is calling on the Government to takebolder steps to secure increased housingsupply over the longer-term.

The Housing Forum believes thatpolitics should be taken out of housing,suggesting that all planning applicationswith fewer than 250 homes should bedetermined by the officers, not the electedofficials. It also supported greater cross-party political and industry consensusgoing forward.

Its report, ‘Future proofing housingsupply’ offers 10 solutions which it sayswould help the Government reach thetargeted 250,000 homes a year. The 10solutions range from strengthening leader-ship and financial mechanisms in localauthorities, to doing more to boost capacityin the sector and direct commissioning andinvestment.

Stephen Teagle, chief executive atGalliford Try and deputy chairman of theHousing Forum, said the Government’sfocus on supply through a broad range ofmeasures is “welcome” and will “contributeto lifting the supply of homes we need.”

“This report takes that ambition a stagefurther,” he continued, “calling for renewedleadership at a local level, greater invest-ment and a strengthened platform forcollaboration to future-proof delivery over

the next decade.” Shelagh Grant, chief executive of The

Housing Forum, added: “If the housingsupply is truly to be turned on to full, thenstill more needs to be done to overcomethe challenges that exist in the market andcreate a benign and sustainable environ-ment for housebuilding.”

Speaking of the “radical departures” theforum’s solutions will produce, Shelaghbelieves “we have been tinkering at theedges for too long.”

“We need to lift housing output to levelsnot seen since the 1970s,” she commented;“that needs bold actions and bravedecisions.”

Industry group formed toaddress supply issues

The UK construction industry could losealmost 200,000 EU workers post-Brexit ifBritain’s access to the single market iscompromised, putting some of thecountry’s biggest infrastructure andconstruction projects under threat, accord-ing to the Royal Institution of CharteredSurveyors (RICS).

RICS has cautioned that for Brexit tosucceed, it is essential to secure continuedaccess to the EU single market or to putalternative plans in place to safeguard thefuture of the property and constructionsectors in the UK.

Latest RICS figures have shown that 8per cent of the UK’s construction workersare EU nationals, accounting for some176,500 people. 30 per cent of the construction professionals surveyedrevealed that hiring non-UK workers was important to the success of their businesses.

The UK is already in the midst of aconstruction skills crisis. While someoverseas professionals such as balletdancers are regarded as critical by the UKgovernment, and are therefore prioritisedduring the visa application process,construction professions have not yetbeen added to the ‘UK ShortageOccupations List’.

RICS is warning that this could alreadybe placing the UK’s predicted £500bn infra-structure pipeline under threat, and mustbe addressed as a priority.

RICS head of UK policy, JeremyBlackburn says that while it is in all ourinterests to make a success of Brexit, “a lossof access to the single market has thepotential to bring the UK’s £500bn infra-structure pipeline to a standstill.”

Jeremy explained: “that means thatunless access to the single market issecured, or alternative plans are put inplace, we won’t be able to create the infra-structure needed to enable our cities tocompete on a global stage.”

He suggested that a “simple first step”could be to “ensure that constructionprofessions such as quantity surveyorsfeature on the Shortage Occupations List.”

“Ballet dancers won’t improve our infra-structure or solve the housing crisis,” hequipped, “yet their skills are currentlyviewed as essential, whereas constructionprofessionals are not.”

8 per cent ofconstructionworkforce atrisk post-Brexit

1. Housing should be depoliticised. Takeparty politics out of housing strategyand delivery by creating cross-partyhousing groups and removing electedmembers from decision making onsome planning applications

2. Government to appoint a HousingMinister to the Cabinet and directlycommission new homes on publicsector land

3. All local authorities must become morepro-active leaders of housing supply.The housing sector needs all localmembers and council officers tocapitalise on this position and drivehousing supply

4. Create a single voice for the housingindustry. A single message delivered bya new housing industry body wouldenable clear, powerful and effectivecommunication with Government

5. Government and industry to implementthe Farmer Review’s call for

modernisation of housebuilding skillsand technology to address the loomingskills crisis

6. Local authorities should be encouragedto sell land by judging potential buyersagainst ‘best value’ factors including thespeed of delivery of new homes

7. Central and local Government to revisethe planning system so it favoursincreased supply including PRS / Buildto Rent and encourages the allocationof sites of different sizes so as to attractinterest from a range of builders

8. Government to agree a long-term,large-scale capital investment plan forhousing for the next 10 years

9. Give local authorities the financialmechanisms to directly commissionnew housing and greater freedom forrisk sharing with the private sector

10. Create a centre of excellence forprocurement expertise for use acrossthe sector

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A £45m loan from the Homes andCommunities Agency has been announcedto give a major boost to a site nearHuntingdon, Cambridgeshire, which willprovide over 4,500 new homes to the area.

The investment from the Home BuildingFund will help developers Urban&Civicaccelerate the delivery of the site byfunding the provision of vital infrastructureacross the 1400 acre former airfield atAlconbury Weald.

Announcing the deal at internationalproperty conference MIPIM, HCA chiefexecutive Nick Walkley said: “AlconburyWeald is a major development of recog-nised quality, and we will work closely withUrban&Civic to accelerate the new housingand community facilities that this site candeliver.”

Alongside thousands of new homes, theformer airfield near Huntingdon inCambridgeshire will provide up to 300,000m2 of floorspace for new businesses withinthe GCGP LEP’s Enterprise Zone and arange of community facilities, including a

secondary school and three new primaryschools, of which the first opened last year.This is alongside hundreds of acres ofgreen space.

Housing and Planning Minister, GavinBarwell lauded the £3bn Home BuildingFund for “unlocking large housing siteslike Alconbury Weald.”

He said: “Having visited the develop-ment last year, I understand that it willnot only provide much-needed homes,but also space for new businesses, as wellsas schools and community facilities.”

Chief executive of Urban&Civic, NigelHugill also commented on the news: “TheHCA and Urban&Civic are fully alignedfrom our experience of large sites to ourambition to accelerate the delivery ofhousing from them.

Hugill added: “At the Alconbury Wealddevelopment we have brought forwardinfrastructure spend as a direct conse-quence of the HCA’s involvement and lookforward to working in partnership withNick and his team.”

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Almost 400 residents attended two Ask theMayor events about planning and develop-ment on the Isle of Dogs and South Poplarbetween February and March, at which theTower Hamlets Mayor implored the City ofLondon to “pull its weight.”

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, JohnBiggs, organised the events to ensureresidents could tell representatives fromthe Greater London Authority (GLA), theCouncil’s planning team and theNeighbourhood Forum, about their viewsof growth and development in those areas,as the organisations develop housing andcommercial plans.

Mayor Biggs supported the views ofresidents and called for the Mayor ofLondon, Sadiq Khan, to listen to residents’views about development in their neigh-bourhoods. He said: “With the scale ofdevelopment that is happening in the Isleof Dogs, we must do all we can to ensurethat new infrastructure supports our exist-ing and new communities.”

“That means,” he continued, “thatdevelopments should support accessiblegreen space, prioritise genuinely affordable housing that meets local needs,and deliver infrastructure like schools andGP surgeries.”

The Mayor commented that there are“clearly concerns” about the scale of thehousing planned for the area, saying theCity of London “needs to understand thatthe island can only take so much growth,and the rest of London needs to do more topull its weight.”

In a question and answer session,residents raised concerns about the impactof future development and challengedGLA housing targets for Tower Hamlets.They also welcomed the NeighbourhoodForum’s video, which summarised theopportunities and challenges of populationgrowth on the island.

The GLA and Transport for London areworking together to prepare anOpportunity Area Planning Framework(OAPF) for the Isle of Dogs & SouthPoplar in consultation with Tower Hamlets Council.

The Competition and Market Authority(CMA) is to review long-standing undertak-ings relating to the National HouseBuilding Council (NHBC) on whether itsrules restricted competition.

The undertakings were given in 1995,following an investigation by theMonopolies and Mergers Commission(MMC), which found that some NHBCrules restricted competition from otherwarranty schemes, following which NHBCamended its rules to remove restrictions.

NHBC has now requested that the CMAreview the undertakings. It has argued thatthere is now more competition from otherproviders and that housebuilders purchas-ing new homes and structural warrantieshave greater choice than before. Thecompany also said that changes to regula-tion and consumer protection haveremoved the need for it to approve otherhome warranty schemes used by theNHBC’s registered builders, which it iscurrently required to do.

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A tax tribunal has ruled against a StampDuty Land Tax (SDLT) avoidance schemeused by Crest Nicholson, meaning it willhave to pay the £1.3m in owed taxes.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)challenged the artificial and complexarrangements made by the FTSE 250listed company to avoid paying SDLT onthree purchases of development land nearRochester in Kent, for a total of £32m.

The avoidance scheme tried to use thetransfer of property between two sub-companies to avoid SDLT. It is believedthat the First-tier tribunal decision islikely to have an impact on more than 700other cases, potentially covering £65m oftax revenue.

Crest Nicholson argued that HMRCdidn’t have a legal right to make assess-ments of the tax due because it was out oftime to do so, and that it had not carried outits assessments properly.

The judge disagreed with thesearguments and found HMRC had actedcorrectly throughout.

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Just 12 per cent of the UK’s housebuildingworkforce is female, with less than four percent in a skilled trade role. One of the keyfindings of the recent NHBC Foundationreport, ‘The gender and age profile of thehouse-building sector’ was that girls areput off entering the sector because it is stillseen as a stereotypical male-dominatedindustry.

With the UK experiencing a critical skillsshortage in construction, housebuilders canno longer ignore the importance of recruit-ing women. In the words of NHBC, thecountry needs to “do more to attractwomen and young people if the industry isto avoid a workforce crisis.”

At the same time society’s attitude togender ‘roles’ are shifting, and women arearguably experiencing greater levels ofequality than ever, however careers remainan uneven playing field. According to theMcKinsey Global Institute, in the UKgender inequality is low in childhood, butwomen confront increasing divergence asthey progress through their lives. A particu-lar bone of contention among thesechallenges is the gender pay gap.

THE PAY GAPIn December 2016, an online tool wascreated by Government and the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) which allowedanyone to investigate the gender pay gap intheir occupation. It revealed the painfultruth that construction and the buildingtrades had the highest pay gaps betweenmen and women.

Many occupations reported parity on paybetween males and females, with waitersand waitresses, bar staff, nurses andfishmongers seeing no difference.Numerous occupations with pay gapsfavouring women were also revealed, suchas male midwives earning 61.8 per centless, male probation officers at -25.3 percent and fitness instructors at -22.9 percent. Construction, however, was on theother end of the scale. In line with manymale-dominated industries, constructionand building trade supervisor wages were45.4 per cent higher for men. By way ofcomparison, financial managers and direc-tors were 36.5 per cent in favour of men,printers 35.1 per cent and assemblers 33.5per cent.

Apart from addressing the clear socialinjustices, the benefits to the industry andwider economy of increasing and rewardingthe contribution made by female employ-

ees are vast. A report from the McKinseyGlobal Institute, ‘The power of parity:Advancing women’s equality in the UnitedKingdom’, explored the economic potentialof addressing gender disparity across theUK. According to the report, bridging thegap has the potential to add an extra£150bn to the UK economy.

If the parity were to be addressed, thereport claims, all 12 regions of the UKwould have the potential to gain 5-8 percent in GDP. Reportedly, some 38 per centof this added GDP could come fromincreased female participation in the labourforce. This is along with 35 per cent fromextra women working in the more produc-tive sectors, and 27 per cent from a rise inwomen’s working hours by an average of 25to 30 minutes a day.

The Institute revealed that womencurrently tend to work in less productivesectors, in lower-paid jobs. Their lowestrepresentation is in high-productivity sectors,including science, technology, engineeringand mathematics (STEM) and higher-salaried occupations, including skilled tradesand managerial/leadership roles.

The latest survey by RICS andMacdonald & Company echoed thesefigures, reporting that male property profes-sionals earn, on average, £11,000 more thanfemale counterparts (£7,000 in 2016).

SKILLS SHORTAGEWith the UK seeing a sustained country-wide skills shortage, it has been made veryclear the industry urgently needs to encour-age more women as well as young peopleinto the industry.

The Farmer Report estimated that thesector needs to recruit 700,000 more peoplein the next five years just to replace thoseretiring or moving on. The report’s authorMark Farmer commented that if the UKdoesn’t address the crisis, “we will see along term and inexorable decline in its fortunes.”

“This is not just another ‘must dobetter’ school report,” Farmer added, “thisreview warns of potential marginalisationand deterioration that might not be recoverable.”

With the NHBC’s stark findings on thelow levels of women in UK housebuilding,including skilled, technical and managerialpositions, the challenge is clear. Brian Berry,chief executive of the Federation of MasterBuilders (FMB), puts it straighforwardly:“Until we start to appeal to 50 per cent of

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the population, we won’t be able to plugthe skills gap.”

“It is my hope,” he adds, “that womenwill inspire the next generation of daugh-ters to think differently about what is anacceptable career path for girls. There is noreason why young women can’t become thenext generation of brickies and sparks, andit’s our job to remind them of that.”

EMPLOYEES’ STORIESDespite the task confronting the industry,there are signs that things are improving,and among the relatively small numbers ofwomen who have made it into the industry,many are thriving.

In celebration of International Women’sDay on 8 March, housebuilder Countrysiderecognised some of its female employees.Samantha Simmonds (26) an assistantquantity surveyor who joined Countrysidecomments on her career path: “I started inconstruction at the age of 18 – it is ademanding industry but it offers so manyvaried career opportunities.”

She began as a technical administratorbecause she didn’t have a surveying degree,but was offered the chance to enter a house-builder graduate scheme. Developmentmanager at Countryside Emma Hewitt (29)believes the industry is changing, andwelcomes the prospect of more womenjoining the profession. “When I first started,”she says, “I worked predominantly with malecolleagues. However, in my department,there are now more women that men.”

She adds however: “I don’t thinkworking in the construction industry ispromoted as much as it could be, or enoughemphasis given to the different roles avail-able within the housebuilding sector.”

Commenting on her win of RedrowHomes’ 2016 Pride in the Job Seal ofExcellence site manager Zara Fairman said:“It’s a privilege to be able to show thatwomen can do well in housebuilding. It’salso important to know that you don’t neces-sarily have to be from a trade or engineeringbackground — there are lots of transferrableskills needed.”

Students from St Anne’s Catholic High Schoolfor Girls in Enfield visited Lovell’s ElectricQuarter development in Ponders End recentlyto learn about possible careers

Pearce of Swan Housing, who are investingin their own modular housing factory, saidthat “necessity is the mother of invention.”He believed that all big housebuilders,“whether they’ve realised it or not,” arelooking at offsite construction schemes andits future within the industry.

Offsite is still an emerging force, andsome housebuilders are unwilling to riskinvesting in such small companies. It wasargued that the off site sector needs to begrown sustainably, and should perhaps beadopted first by SMEs and those who canbuild their own facilities.

Large scale developments are often soldin waves, allowing time for excitement tobe built and sales to be made whileconstructing each phase. This of courseprevents empty homes stagnating. The‘instant’ nature of off site builds howeverwould work against many housebuilders’sales strategies, but would perhaps benefitHAs, who would have more to gain fromspeedy builds and move-ins.

Financing of SMEs was another keytopic covered by the panel. Peter Andrewof HBF noted: “there is a lot of moneyaround, but it’s just not finding its way toSMEs.” The question was aired of smallbuilders’ equities could be stretched tomore than a few projects? There was litterclarity on how to achieve this, but Andrewwas certain that “we need more players onthe pitch.”

While many suggestions were aired atthe event, two messages were clear. Firstly,there’s no catch-all answer to fixing thehousing crisis, and also, the relationshipbetween supply chain and builders needsto improve.

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A Round Table discussion was heldrecently at London’s Sky Garden (pictured,below), asking a range of experts fromacross the sector the question, “Is thesupply chain fit for purpose?”

The panel at the event, hosted by Jablite,discussed the key aspects of the supplychain that need attention, as well as how itcan help deliver the Government’sambitious new homes targets, and howinnovation may suffer in this rush to build.

Greg Hill, deputy MD of housebuilderHill, saw “two fundamental challenges” asmost pressing to the industry. The first,widely agreed across the panel, was “a lackof resource,” and second, the “extremelyfragmented” nature of the supply chain.

The problem of capacity dominated theconversation, with the rising skills crisisbeing echoed by several panel members asa critical issue. Fear of uncertainty causedby Brexit was also prevalent, with the possi-ble loss of EU workers exacerbating thealready dire skills climate.

The “impact of tariffs” following Brexitwas a concern raised by Peter Andrew,deputy chair of HBF. He referred to materi-als such as timber, which can’t be grown inEngland to the same extent it’s imported,and said that possible trade tariffs with theEU are bound to “cause issues.” There wasagreement that adding any more uncer-tainty to the process would inevitably slowthe sector down.

It was generally accepted that schools donot promote the industry enough. Eventhough there are a huge range of well-paidpositions in the sector, it’s not glamourisedin the same way in which a lawyer is, forexample. David Jervis of Spitfire Homesagreed, adding that “we’ve got to attract theyoungsters,” referring to the industry’scrisis of image.

Prejudices involving construction werealso accepted as a part of this, with a lack ofdiversity in both gender and ethnicity. Toprove this point Geoff Pearce, executivedirector of Swan Housing Associationpointed to the room, which includedrelatively few women and a vast majority of“white men in suits.” With the growing crisisin skills and the shortage of housing, he said“it’s clearly unsustainable to ignore 50 percent of the population.”

Bringing the conversation back to thesupply chain, chair Rupert Bates (ofShowhouse magazine) asked the panel,“Do you think by using the term supply

chain we’re implying a subservience tohousebuilders?” Rebecca Larkin, senioreconomist at the Construction ProductsAssociation commented, “We’re a cyclicalindustry, so it works both ways.” It wasmade clear that more could be done toimprove the relationship and efficienciesbetween housebuilders and the supplychain. “We could certainly work a lot closertogether,” added Peter Andrew.

Innovative companies were involving thesupply chain much earlier on in the house-building process, panel members agreed,and it was also suggested that the supplychain should be more widely involved inthe planning process.

Imperative to all this however, it wasargued, is a stable economic backgroundfrom which to work. The panel agreed thata huge amount of reassurance is needed inthe industry, with major investments madethree to five years in advance of actualbuilds. Rebecca Larkin referred to theindustry’s need for “greater flexibility todeal with economic challenges,” with allmembers of the board recognising the tollthe 2008 crash took on the industry.

A member of the audience later spokeup, claiming that buildings in Britain areboring, and that we could do much moreoffsite. The range of UK housebuilding issomething akin to “50 shades of beige,” hequipped. Andrew Burgess, group land andplanning director at Churchill RetirementLiving heartily disagreed with this, sayinghousebuilders “build for the customer andto context,” he replied, providing whateverthe buyers ask for, and ensuring that theirdevelopments don’t look out of place intheir surroundings.

Offsite construction however was, overall,accepted as the most promising innovationin construction, but was not agreed as thesole solution to fix the industry. Geoff

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WillmottResidentialWillmott Residential is strengthening its senior team byappointing Liz Catchpole as non-executive director on themain board.

A qualified accountant,Catchpole will bring her experience from both theproperty and finance sectors tosupport main board strategy anddecision making. Her previousexperience includes being chieffinancial officer at Swiss Re Life &Health UK, finance director atChelsfield Partners and groupfinance director of Avant Homes.She is currently non-executivedirector and audit chairman ofInvestec Wealth and Investment

It’s another senior-level hire forWillmott Residential after itappointed former Greater LondonAuthority deputy mayor forhousing and advisor to the PrimeMinister Richard Blakeway asstrategic advisor in October.

Willmott Residential wasformed by Willmott Dixon in Maylast year to grow its residentialdevelopment pipeline. In January,Willmott Residential became astandalone company.

Catchpole said: “This is afantastic opportunity to play animportant part in WillmottResidential’s growth. Its ability toblend developments with a mix ofbuild for rent and sale gives it astrong position to work with landowners and joint venture partnersto create a substantial pipeline of development.”

Beal Homes Beal Homes has appointed its next eneration of leaders to new roles asassociate directors.

Chairman and managaing director Richard Beal made theappointments following the successful completion of the first BealAcademy, an intensive 18-month development programme for 12 of thecompany’s rising stars.

The executive appointed to the East Yorkshire-based company’s firstassociate director positions have a total of 30 years’ service with Bealbetween them. They are Guy Jewitt – promoted to associate technicaldirector from technical manager, Chris Murphy – promoted to associateland director from land manager and Jason Williams – promoted toassociate finance director from group accountant. In addition, quantitysurveyor David Bennett has been promoted to technical manager,taking over Jewitt’s responsibilities.

All four took part in the Beal Academy with other colleagues fromdepartments across the business. The programme involved one or twodays a month away on leadership and management training, followedby work in teams on key projects relevant to their disciplines.

GeneratorGroupLondon-based niche developerGenerator Group has promoteddevelopment manager FrankAmato to associate director. Hewill help to identify new landinvestment opportunities, whilealso managing the planningprocess and overseeing theprojects through to a successfulconclusion.

Amato joined the group in 2015from Taylor Wimpey, where he wasland manager. He said: “Since Ijoined the business we have builtup a strong pipeline of opportunities and I am proud tobe part of the next chapter of thisgrowing business.”

RapleysProperty and planning consultancy Rapleys hasappointed Steve Sulston as headof strategic land. He will advise onstrategic site indentification andacquistion as well as the projectmanagement of sites fromplanning through the development process.

Sulston joins from Avant Homeswhere he was head of strategicland for the midlands andYorkshire region. “I am excited tobe joining Rapleys at a time whenthey are enhancing their development offering and amdelighted to be playing a key rolein this,” he commented. “Thestrategic land sector is becomingincreasingly more attractive.”

INDUSTRY MOVERS

ChurchillChurchill Retirement Living hasappointed Andrew Burgess to thenewly-created role of group landand planning director. The newposition will run alongside hiscurrent role as managing directorof Planning Issues Ltd, Churchill’sin-house planning and designconsultancy. Burgess will workclosely with Churchill’s chairmanand CEO Spencer McCarthy andCOO Martin Young to oversee anddevelop the company’s nationalland buying strategy.

Stewart MilneGerry More has been appointedmanaging director of StewartMilne Homes in Central Scotland.He took up his new position at thebeginning of April and isresponsibile for growing StewartMilne Homes’ presence in andaround Edinburgh and Glasgow.

A qualified charteredaccountant, More has extensivesector and UK-wide experience.

Liz Catchpole L-R: Richard Beal, Guy Jewitt, Chris Murphy & Jason Williams Andrew Burgess

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Edinburgh high school pupils have beenlearning about roles in construction, thanksto a new initiative with Barratt Homes.

Pupils from Portobello High School werejoined by the housebuilder to take part inan interactive session, which sought todemonstrate the range of skills involved inmanaging a property development site.

The activity, based on a board game, sawgroups of pupils act as a project managers,working together to make decisions onwhich land to buy, the customers they werebuilding for, as well as building materialsand trades required for a successful development.

As well as showcasing the vast range ofcareers in the industry, the session wasuseful in helping to develop skills inteamwork and budget management. As partof the activity, each decision the groupmade had an impact on the teams’ costsand income.

Ruth McKay, head teacher at the highschool, commented: “At a time when manyof our senior students are still consideringwhich route to choose after school, experi-ences such as these help bring roles to life,and hopefully inspire young people to findout more.”

“It was so useful for our pupils to get aninsight into the sheer number of careeroptions available,” said Ruth, listing “bricklayers and electricians to designersand planners.”

The activity is part of Barratt’s ‘BuildingBetter Futures’ campaign, which workswith community groups, schools and

colleges in the areas in which the company works.

‘Building Better Futures’ aims to supportcommunity development and championsconstruction as a career through its role as acommunity partner.

The board game was created as a resultof an activity that a cohort of employeesfrom the graduate programme were taskedto design and deliver, and is only the thirdtime it has been trialled in Scotland.

Pupils build better futures with Barratt

More than £8m has been invested into thelocal environment and amenities byCharles Church, as part of a new develop-ment in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

The Croft is a collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5bedroom properties, suitable for first-timebuyers and young professionals through tofamilies looking to upsize.

Martyn Clark, managing director ofCharles Church Thames Valley, was“delighted” to be bringing the muchneeded homes to the area.

“As part of the delivery of new homes,”he said, the company is “pleased to beinjecting a financial contribution of £8.1m

Charles Churchputs £8.1m intolocal amenities

Thanks to an exciting new trainingprogramme, Taylor Wimpey is helping itsproduction staff across the UK to furthertheir careers.

The Production Academy is a structuredlearning and development programme,aligned to job levels and career paths,which has been specifically designed toenhance the skills of the company’s sitemanagement teams.

Approximately 100 employees comprisedthe first enrolment, starting the scheme inAugust 2016, and the second group, afurther 60 employees, were enrolled inFebruary and March of this year.

Employees completing the initiative willgain a Taylor Wimpey Production Diploma(TWPD), a recognised qualification madeup of an enhanced National VocationQualification (NVQ), supplemented bycomplementary and key training modules.

As they progress in their careers, employ-ees can re-enter the Academy at the nextlevel and work towards enhancing theirqualifications.

Taylor Wimpey has selected the NHBCas the training provider and assessor for theenhanced NVQ.

Andy Wyles, divisional manager forTaylor Wimpey, believes the initiative is a“unique and original programme,” demon-strating the company’s “commitment toimproving the skills and knowledge of ouremployees to help them continuouslyimprove.”

The full TWPD will take up to 12months to complete, and the first employ-ees will gain their diplomas in the summer.

Taylor Wimpeyinvests in itsemployees

into the local economy, which will include anew access from Kings Way.”

“Money will also go towards a neighbour-hood centre and high quality accessibleinformal open space,” added Martyn,“including a new park, landscape bufferand green pedestrian and cycle routes.”

The first phase of new homes has soldout, but planning permission has beensecured for a further 105 properties. Whencomplete, the development will comprise480 homes, delivered in partnership withSunley Estates.

Located on the eastern side of BurgessHill and on the edge of the South DownsNational Park, the development bordersonto Ditchling Common Country Park.

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Brian Berry, chief executiveof the Federation of Master Builders

Tackling the skills crisis is one of thebiggest challenges facing the house-building industry. Ask any housebuilder

– large or small – and they will state that a lackof skilled labour is one of the greatest barriersthey face when attempting to build more newhomes. This challenge has been drawn intosharper focus due to the ongoing uncertaintyover what the UK’s immigration system willlook like post-Brexit. It is estimated that 12 percent of the industry’s workforce are non-UKcitizens and undoubtedly, EU labour has playeda significant role in helping plug the skills gapswe face, particularly in London and the southeast of England.

The prospect of the EU tap being turned off,or the flow reduced, means it’s more importantthan ever that the UK housebuilding sectorbeefs up its own home-grown skills base.However, the number of new apprenticeshipstarts in construction dropped off a cliff in thewake of the financial crisis and the numbercurrently coming into the industry is stillnowhere near where it needs to be, with the21,000 apprenticeship starts in 2015/2016 likelyto be insufficient.

Reforming the apprenticeship system and theway we train, so that it’s both appealing toyoung people and has the confidence of indus-try, is vital. Two thirds of all constructionapprentices are trained by SMEs but these firmshave become increasingly disillusioned withapprenticeship standards in recent years. Overhalf of construction SME bosses believe thatthe current standard of construction apprentice-ships is failing to produce tradespeople who areadequately skilled. A worrying three quarterswere of the opinion that if the standards towhich apprentices are being trained does notimprove, the skills base in the constructionindustry will not be sufficient to meet thedemand for quality new homes, schools, hospi-tals and other infrastructure projects.

This is an alarming outlook. If constructionapprenticeships don’t have the backing ofSMEs, then there is little hope of solving theskills crisis, as too many of those firms willsimply opt out of training altogether.

We’re hopeful that the imminent introductionof new ‘Trailblazer’ apprenticeship standards for

the key trades of bricklaying and plastering willhelp restore confidence. The standards weredeveloped by FMB members in partnershipwith the Government and the wider industryand what makes them different from what’scurrently offered is quality, duration andthoroughness. These apprenticeships will takelonger to complete – they’ll include skills thatare not currently taught at Level 2 – and they’llraise the bar in terms of the minimum skill levelof the apprentice. These new standards couldbe a game-changer given that 72 per cent ofconstruction SMEs would be more likely to train an apprentice if the standards wereincreased.

Of course, reform will need to extend beyondapprenticeship standards. There’s a definiteneed to improve the perception of vocationaltraining in the eyes of teachers, parents andyoung people. Whether the Government’sdecision to introduce technical education quali-fications in the form of ‘T Levels’ will achievethis remains to be seen.

The future of the Construction IndustryTraining Board (CITB), and indeed thequestion as to whether it has a future at all, ispivotal in terms of how the industry responds tothe current skills shortage. As CITB seeks tosecure support from the construction industry aspart of the consensus process, it’s made aconscious effort to focus on raising apprentice-ship numbers, reflecting Westminster’s drive toboost apprenticeship numbers. This is welcomebut it’s important that CITB retains the confi-dence of the whole industry. To do this, it mustremain fully focused on improving standardsand ensuring that apprenticeship training isseen as the gold standard – in my mind thatmeans increasing quality, duration and thebreadth of skills.

The Federation of Master Builders is the largesttrade association in the UK construction industry,representing thousands of construction firms inEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Established in 1941 to protect the interests of smalland medium-sized (SME) construction firms, theFMB is independent and non-profit making, lobby-ing for members’ interests at both the national andlocal level.

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Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, tackles the growingskills crisis in the UK

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Our need to build more homes coupledwith a skills shortage has meant house-builders will need to embrace newer

and faster methods of construction, which inturn will enable them to comply with more strin-gent energy efficiency demands.

In recent years the UK has fallen behind itsEuropean neighbours by depending on skilledtrades at the expense of any mechanisedprocesses or components that reduce onsiteworking. Offsite manufacturing can providebetter working conditions for workers, less timeonsite and improved environmental performancein the construction process.

There’s a number of ways in which offsiteconstruction can help to ensure the in-useenergy performance of a building meets the as-designed performance. Whether it’s throughstructurally insulated panels (SIPs), modularbuilding construction or pre-manufacturedroofing components, the insulation industry isconstantly looking at innovative ways to ensurebuildings meet the ever more stringent energyperformance requirements.

Offsite solutions can also reduce the detri-mental impact of bad weather on build times,while faster weatherproofing of structures willreduce delays for follow on trades.

Higher levels of insulationSIPs are perfect for offsite construction and canoffer several clear benefits over more traditionalmethods. They reduce reliance on wet tradesand provide a fast track construction programme,as well as maximising space and reducing sitewaste. The inherently high thermal performanceof SIPs also reduces reliance on renewables,which can be expensive to install and maintain.

At a time when we urgently need morehousing, SIPs can play an important role inachieving these targets.

Room-in-a-roof insulation systemIn a further bid to address the challenges facedby housebuilders, an innovative prefabricatedroof system enables the installation of a fully

insulated pitched roof in just a matter of hours.The self-supporting system enables a safe andfast method of creating a watertight structure, asseen recently on a two storey property in Burley,Hampshire. This provided a prefabricatedsystem with superb thermal performance thatquickly waterproofed the partially built houseand helped speed up the construction process.The application was so simple the constructionof the pitched roof was completed in just seven hours.

Low U-valuesOffsite construction provides consistentperformance levels with fewer constructiondefects or wasted materials. These solutions canreduce the build time with a marked increase inthe thermal performance of the building.

The renewed interest in offsite constructionmay not be the panacea for the housing crisis,but as an alternative to traditional buildingtechniques offsite solutions are expandingrapidly and will take an increasingly importantrole in the future of UK construction.

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SIMON STORER

the advantages of offsite construction in mitigating thehousing crisis is once again flavour of the month, says simonstorer, chief executive of brufma (the british rigid urethanefoam manufacturers’ association).

solutions take pride ofplace offsite

in recentyears the ukhas fallenbehind itseuropeanneighboursby dependingon skilledtrades at theexpense ofprocesses orcomponentsthat reduceonsiteworking

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First introduced in the Localism Act2011 and with further support forneighbourhood planning expected

in the near future, developers need tounderstand the effect of neighbourhoodplans and engage with their processes toensure their sites are not left behind.

Neighbourhood planning gives localcommunities direct power to formulate andshape development in their local area.Through development and implementationof Neighbourhood Development Plans(NDPs), local communities can now setplanning policy which, once established,will become part of the Local Plan for thatarea – with the same legal status.

Decisions on planning applications mustnow take into account both the Local Planand the NDP, unless material considera-tions indicate otherwise. In housing terms,communities with NDPs can allocate theirown development sites, effectively pushingthe development into certain places andlimiting it in others.

SUCCESS SO FARThe Government has been quick to declareneighbourhood planning a success. Over230 NDPs have come into force since 2012and the Government often claims that, inareas with an NDP in place, there has beena 10 per cent increase in housing alloca-tions. Additional support and funding isalso likely to increase. The NeighbourhoodPlanning Bill 2016-17, for example, willfurther strengthen neighbourhood planningby “ensuring the planning decision-makers

take account of well-advanced NDPs andby giving NDPs full legal effect at anearlier stage.”

As it stands, neighbourhood planning cancause frustration for locals and developers.If the local planning authority cannotdemonstrate a five year supply of deliver-able housing sites, the National PlanningPolicy Framework (NPPF) says thatrelevant policies for the supply of housingshould not be considered up to date. Inother words, housing policies in the NDPmay be given significantly less weight inthe planning balance without a fiveyear supply.

Currently, housing applications in areaswithout a five year housing land supply areconsidered, in the context of the presump-tion, in favour of sustainable development.As a result, planning permission should begranted, unless other NPPF policies blockdevelopment, or the adverse impacts of thedevelopment significantly outweigh thebenefits of the provision of housing.

FURTHER FRUSTRATION AHEADAt the end of 2016, Gavin Barwell MPmade a Ministerial statement setting outnew policy which significantly tilts thebalance towards NDPs.

This new policy means the local authori-ties will only need to provide evidence thatthey have a three year housing land supply,rather than the current requirement toshow a five year housing land supply. Thelowered burden on local authorities will, ineffect, make it much harder for developers

to secure planning permission for newhousing developments which are not in fullcompliance with policies of the Local Plan.This puts developers at a significant disad-vantage. A group of 25 housebuilders andland promoters has recently launched ajudicial review against the statement,describing the policy as “illogical andirrational”.

Announcments in the housing WhitePaper in February proposed no more than agloss on the policy, adding that to qualifyfor the protection, “neighbourhoods shouldbe able to demonstrate that their siteallocations and housing supply policies willmeet their share of local housing needs.”

STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVEWith increasing momentum shiftingtowards neighbourhood planning, develop-ers should stay up to date with policychanges, both nationally and locally. Theyneed to engage fully with neighbourhoodplanning processes, and there are likely tobe significant benefits from being a localdeveloper familiar with the neighbourhood.NDPs also have to meet a number ofconditions and are subject to variousconsultations and examinations beforeapproval, which gives developers numerousopportunities to object and raise theirconcerns, or to propose development sites.

NDPs are adopted through a referendumof local people – and local people mightneed to be reminded of the social andeconomic benefits to a neighbourhood.

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20 NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Futurehome, hailed as a pioneering concept that deliversadvanced, low-energy homes designed to stand the test oftime, has been introduced by Lendlease. The Futurehome

collection launches later this year, consisting of 15 properties aspart of the company’s regeneration project Elephant Park inElephant & Castle, London.

Futurehome is thought to offer the first homes in London’s zoneone to be designed to the Passivhaus standard. A low-energyconstruction standard developed in Germany, the Passivhaus certi-fication is the world’s most highly regarded accreditation schemefor ultra energy-efficient living.

Integrating Passivhaus’ modern requirements into a time-honoured Victorian townhouse style, the 15 homes look beyondtechnology and typical build methods to create homes thatembrace a sustainable vision of urban living in a single design solution.

The designed is centred on cross-laminated timber (CLT),

Leadlease’s preferred quicker and greener alternative to concreteor steel structure frames. Made from readily available timbersections of renewable softwoods, they are formed into larger struc-tural panels which are both light and strong. Building with CLT islargely conducted off site, reducing waste and improving deliveryefficiency, meaning the construction process is cleaner, quickerand safer.

Dan Labbad, Lendlease’s CEO, International Operations,commented: “Futurehome marks a significant milestone in howtechnology and design have evolved in recent years.”

“For the first time in London’s zone one,” he continued, “we have used cutting-edge construction methods to bring thehighest energy-efficiency standards together with traditional aesthetics.”

Dan concluded: “As the only UK project in the C40 CitiesClimate Positive Program, Elephant Park is set to be one of themost sustainable major urban regeneration projects in the country.”

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NHouse is a new flexible, modularhome design being pioneered byaward-winning architect Richard

Hywel Evans, who is hoping to makewaves in UK housebuilding with acontemporary style allied to short buildtimes and affordability.

The nHouse modular solution waslaunched recently at MIPIM in Cannes.With prefabricated housing again high onthe agenda as a much-vaunted solution tothe volume housing needed to solve theUK’s housing crisis, reports are that thehouse received positive industry acclaim inthe south of France.

With the ’n’ in the name standing fornew, the nHouse is being hailed as agenuinely innovative design model for off-site construction. Unlike many of whatHywel Evans describes as “space-restricted, often featureless” homes of thepresent, the nHouse offers not onlyspacious but “tech-packed” accommoda-tion, with what he claims are ‘GrandDesigns’ levels of styling.

Aimed Crmly at addressing the UK’shousing problem in the mainstreamhowever, the nHouse has been designed tocost £190,000, and takes just three days toconstruct once on site.

OFF SITE BENEFITSThe team behind the nHouse, which willbe built in a factory in “the East ofEngland” argues that little has changedfrom Victorian brick-built design inmodern housebuilding, and that it offers

what is claimed to be a fresh approach. Britain certainly retains an adherence to

bricks, and while many customers appreci-ate that their house has been built quiteliterally brick by brick, this is a relativelyslow and arduous process. It is also onewhich many countries have long sincebegun to leave behind, making way for themodular housing revolution.

Off site construction has long beenhailed as the up and coming solution tospeedy and efCcient builds, but house-builders have been slow to take up themethod. While other countries have timeand time again proved the beneCts ofbuilding modular houses, housebuilders inthe UK have been, as ever, reserved whenintroducing the new technology. InGermany for example, over 100,000 homesare built this way every year.

THE ARCHITECT’S VIEWWith the housing crisis growing, many inthe industry believe it is no longer viable torest on our laurels, and progress must bemade to speed up builds if the UK is toreach its ambitious target of 250,000 homesa year. This is where innovators such asEvans and his nHouse are leading the waytowards a speedier, efCcient delivery future.

The architect explains his ethos behindthe project: “Often I see standard housesbeing produced which are mostly built on abudget with an eye on the bottom line,rather than focusing on the happiness ofthe occupier.” He asserts: “A home isn’t justa machine for living in, it’s somewhere thatcaptures your heart and shapes your life, soit needs to be special.”

He continues: “There seems to be littlethought put into to how a home must be atthe heart of a community,” with buildersand designers often forgetting “how a goodhome helps a family and supports itsoccupants realise and fulCl their dreams.”

A NEW APPROACHRichard Hywel Evans holds that nHousehas some key beneCts that set it apart: “Idesigned the nHouse as I wanted to putdesign Crst and see if we can build a home

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that makes people happy and yet stillallows the building industry to make asigniCcant proCt.”“By utilising the latest technology and

materials,” he continues, “we have built ahome which puts space, light and designat the forefront.”He concludes: “The nHouse could help

provide more homes by signiCcantly speed-ing up the building process and providingcost-effective homes that people genuinelywant to live in.”The Crm behind the project, nHouse

Commercial, claims that the house includesmore windows, higher ceilings and morespace than any other newly built home inits price range. It’s also eco-friendly withlow running costs. Its forward-lookingstyling, plus “lifestyle-embedded” technol-ogy and generous proportions, will make itan attractive prospect for many buyers.

FEATURESThe Cnished product is a roomy, contempo-rary two storey, three bedroom home withhigh ceilings. It incorporates lots of naturallight and extra embedded technology,unusual in other standard builds. It includesa master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, aspacious balcony (including a mini-bar), adouble bedroom, a single bedroom and afamily bathroom (including a touch sensi-tive screen mirror which allows Fitbitconnection). The nHouse also has a largeopen plan living space and modern designerkitchen, with a utility room. The 100 m2 Door space offers 20 per cent

more than the UK average of 80 m2 for newbuild homes. Each home features highceilings, a large balcony and open planliving areas to suit modern lifestyles. AnnHouse can Ct on a plot with dimensions of10 m x 18 m.The house includes solar PVs linked to

underDoor heating, inbuilt rainwaterharvesting and greywater recycling, under-Door heating, internal heat pumps, andeven a delivery drone landing pad whichfacilitates what will, it is believed, be aneveryday feature of future living.

By only offering one off-site product,nHouse intends to provide a “greater focuson quality and cost reductions,” to ensurevalue for money. The Crm says a house willbe ready to occupy Cve months after order.“The single design avoids costs and hasslefor developers who are often faced whenhaving to commission new expensive archi-tectural designs for each planningpermission application.” nHouse will be able to mass-produce the

house – which comes in four separatecompleted parts. This means the kitchens,bathrooms and even the plasterwork is pre-completed. Even the light bulbs arescrewed in before the house makes its wayto the site. Not included in the price is aseparate carport which for £25,000 offers“future-proofed luxury,” including arecharge point for electric vehicles. Constructed using structural cross-

laminated timber panels, what’s claimed tobe a unique design includes “superiorconstruction details” that minimise acousticand impact sound. In addition to its variouseco-friendly solutions the house will alsohave less wastage of materials during itsconstruction. Repeated technical specialism and

quality control processes means a ‘snagfree’ Cnal product, says the Crm, backed upby a a 10 year warranty and 80 year guaran-tee on core building materials.

FLEXIBILITYTo offer Dexibility to developers, as well ashousing associations and local authoritieswho want to supply good quality masshousing, the nHouse can be set up as adetached house, semi-detached or as aterraced property. nHouse Commercial which has designed

the project was launched by Studio RHE, aCrm of architects, developers and projectmanagers based in central London. TheCrm has been building award winning,innovative homes for over 20 years. The Crst nHouse is currently in develop-

ment and will be available to visit andexplore in July 2017.

Faster delivery : An nHouse can be fullyavailable for occupation -ve months afterorder. Only three days are needed on site to-nish the house, thanks to patent-pending‘Quad Click’ technology

Flexibility: Its design enables the nHousecan be set up as a detached, terraced orsemi-detached house, helping to createcommunities and maximise density

Adaptability: The nHouse is designed to beplaced in any environment (urban to rural)

Quality: The nHouse is constructed in‘precision’ factory conditions. Technicalspecialism and consistent application ofquality control processes promise a ‘snagfree’ -nal product with a 10 year warrantyand 50 year guarantee on core buildingmaterials

Pre-existing design: Avoids the cost andhassle of commissioning new designs foreach new planning permission application

Green: The nHouse is designed to be moreenvironmentally friendly, with less wastageof materials

Why developan nHouse?

WITH THE HOUSING CRISISGROWING, MANY IN THEINDUSTRY BELIEVE IT IS NOLONGER VIABLE TO RESTON OUR LAURELS, ANDPROGRESS MUST BE MADETO SPEED UP BUILDS

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With the introduction of a new UK TestStandard for HIU’s and advances intechnology, the District Heating

market is progressing rapidly. We have thereforeupdated our CIBSE accredited CPD seminar, toprovide the opportunity to explore the topic indepth. Here we identify some of the keytechnical considerations that are fundamentalto improving user satisfaction levels, and theoverall efficiency of the network.

Our seminar entitled “Next Generation HeatNetworks – Key Considerations” is accredited byThe Chartered Institution of Building ServicesEngineers (CIBSE) and provides credits towardsconsulting engineers’ Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD). The seminar includestopics such as:

• Regulations and Guidelines• Heat Network Design Principles• Heat Interface Units (HIUs)• Network Pipework Sizing• Central Plant - Capacity Calculation• Metering, Billing and Revenue Management• Remote Surveillance

The seminar is ideal for M&E consultants,developers and housing associations, and can

be held at client’s premises or at the EvinoxEnergy offices in Chessington, and at a timeconvenient to you. Our speakers are highlyexperienced in Heat Networks with relevantprofessional qualifications. A certificate will be

provided to all attendees for obtaining CIBSECPD points and refreshments will be supplied.

01372 722277www.evinoxenergy.co.uk

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VEKA UK Group secures Secured by Design

Industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier, The VEKA UKGroup, has been awarded membership once again ofthe national crime prevention initiative, Secured byDesign (SBD), for both its VEKA and Halo brands. TheVEKA UK Group partnered with Secured by Designseveral years ago and has maintained its strongrelationship with the team, thanks to a shared ethos ofdesigning out crime at the product developmentstage. Mark Barsby, Accreditation Manager of The VEKA

UK Group, explains: “'Designing out crime' means that security features areincorporated within products during the design and development stage,rather than being an 'add on' to the finished product”.

01282 716611 www.vekauk.com

VEKA UK Group flourishes at Red Rose Awards

The VEKA UK Group is proud to have won acoveted Red Rose Award after being short-listed in not one, but two hotly contestedcategories at the 2017 event. The industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier wasdelighted to win the 'Large Business Award'as well as being shortlisted for the'Manufacturing Business Award' at thisyear's Lancashire Business View Red Rose

Awards. The trophies were presented during a black tie ceremony in theEmpress Ballroom at Blackpool's Winter Gardens which was well attendedby businesses from across Lancashire.

01282 716611 www.vekauk.com

Howarth Timber celebrates reopening

Howarth Timber and Building Suppliesmarked the grand reopening of its Doncasterbranch with a three-day celebrationcomplete with offers, competitions andgiveaways. The store, which is located onChurchill Business Park on Churchill Road, has

been extensively refurbished and regular customers and newcomers wereinvited to take a look at the bigger and better branch. The store’s new lookincludes a specialist plumbing and heating department and an impressivekitchen showroom displaying a range of modern and traditional kitchencombinations. As well as browsing the store, customers were able to takeadvantage of exclusive deals, meet the suppliers, enter an array ofcompetitions and even enjoy a free breakfast.

Howarth gets cooking for Cancer Research UK

Howarth Timber and Building Suppliesrecently cooked up a treat forcustomers across the country – all in thename of charity. Between 20 and 24March, each of the company’s 30branches hosted a breakfast morningand raised hundreds of pounds in aid ofHowarth’s 2017/18 charity partner,

Cancer Research UK. As well as filling up on a tasty cooked breakfast,customers were able to take part in competitions and meet HowarthTimber’s suppliers, with extra fundraising events taking place at selectedthroughout the week. The funds raised will support the life-saving work that Cancer Research UK carries out.

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There are challenging times for theUK housebuilding sector. Not only are developers trying to operate

in England’s struggling housing market,facing mounting pressure to build moreproperties to accommodate for the growingUK population, but they are also trying tomeet the increasingly diverse require-ments of a demographic that is both ageingand changing.People aged 65 years or older made up

17.8 per cent of the UK’s population in2015, and by 2045 that @gure is expected tohave grown to nearly a quarter. Old age canalso trigger a number of debilitating condi-tions, meaning the number of olderdisabled people is likely to increase byabout 40 per cent between 2002 and 2022,placing even greater strains on housing.Additionally, it is not just the number of

older people living with impairments that isforecast to rise. The proportion of childrenand young people who are disabled is antic-ipated to grow to more than 1.25 million by2029, and disability among those in their50s is estimated to increase from 43 percent in 2004 to 58 per cent in 2020.Most worrying, however, is the fact that

despite the projected increase in disability,only 12 per cent of properties are likely tobe truly accessible by 2020, the vast major-ity of homes predicted to fall short of theLifetime Homes Standard and BS9266:2013. There is also a shortage of

homes that are speci@cally designed withdisabled people’s varying needs in mind. Infact, 15 per cent of households with one ormore disabled residents currently feel theirhome is not suitable.Appropriately designed homes can

enhance wellbeing and independence, aswell as reduce the demand on health andcare services. As a result, it is vital that thehousebuilding sector meets the changing

demand for properties, both by ensuringnew developments are accessible, andadapting existing housing stock.With regards to the latter, even small

changes to one room at a time can dramati-cally increase its accessibility. The kitchenis often considered to be the heart of ahome, and adaptations to make kitchensmore welcoming and understandable cansubstantially improve the ease with whichday-to-day tasks can be performed by thedisabled and elderly.When creating an accessible kitchen, it is

important to understand that the end resultcan look very different from one user’shome to another, in line with their uniqueneeds. There are, however, a few key design principles that apply regardless ofindividual requirements. The room mustbe inclusive to ensure comfort for multipleusers with various abilities, it needs to beconvenient, responsive and Aexible tochanging needs over time and, above all, itneeds to be safe, protecting all residentswithin a home.The process of achieving these goals

begins with assessing each user’s needs andthis can be done by asking questions duringthe design stage. It is critical to determine the physical and cognitive

As the population ages and the number of peopleliving with disabilities increases, it is crucial thatdevelopers incorporate accessibility into propertiesnow to prepare for the future. The kitchen, says StuartReynolds of AKW, is the ideal place to start.

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strengths and weaknesses of the users sothat these can be supported for maximumbene@t. For example, if the homeowner ortenant is a wheelchair user, the most appro-priate layout may disregard the traditional‘working triangle’ to give plenty of room forsafe manoeuvring.Once the most suitable layout has been

established, the speci@c requirements ofcritical appliances and accessories withinthe kitchen need to be examined. Raisedheight recessed plinths, for instance, aretypically a pre-requisite in all accessiblekitchens as they allow the height to beadjusted and set for the resident, whetherthey are ambulant or a wheelchair user.Units and cupboards will also need to be

designed at the right height for the user.Base units should ideally have a reducedheight of approximately 588 mm, whilewall units should be @xed at 350 mm ratherthan the standard 450 mm above theworktop. They must be robust enough towithstand frequent contact with mobilityaids, and all doors must be @tted with 170°hinges for ease of access. Sinks are alsobetter if they are shallower in depth thanstandard, with 125 mm to 130 mm beingideal. Equally, drawers should be @ttedwith metal sides and runners for greaterdurability if the user leans on them forsupport and the choice of handles mustaccommodate for the dexterity of the resident.

In terms of Aexibility, adjustable devicesprovide the optimum solution. Rise and fallunits and worktops allow a kitchen to bealtered at any time with the touch of abutton. They come in a range of con@gura-tions and sizes to suit any room, and can beused to create Aexible sinks, cupboards,hobs and preparation surfaces. With theoption for multiple heights, this type oftechnology can make a room accessible forevery user, truly future-proo@ng a home.The design of appliances can also have a

huge impact on the accessibility of a kitchen.Consider installing tall oven housing units,where the centre shelf is set at the sameheight as the work surface, to allow for safetransfer. Models with slide-away doors areparticularly useful for improved access. Thechoice of hob also requires thought, withinduction options being especially safe asthey can feature shut offs, shatterproof glassand residual heat indicators.Finally, colour and lighting are critical

factors when designing an accessiblekitchen, especially for the visuallyimpaired. Contrast is extremely impor-tant, and using colours that have a lightreflective value of greater than 30 willhelp to differentiate an object from itssurroundings. Moreover, task-specificlighting, such as installing bright lightsunderneath cupboards to illuminateworktops where food is prepared, can

boost visual acuity (clarity) tremendously. Accessibility needs to be built into

kitchens now to overcome the housingchallenges ahead for the elderly anddisabled. By designing a room around theneeds of the user rather than the spaceavailable, it is possible to create a kitchenthat will improve independence andwellbeing, as well as make the propertycomfortable and inclusive for all users inthe years to come.

Stuart Reynolds is product manager at AKW

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Ideal Standard, the leading provider ofinnovative and design-driven bathroomsolutions, has extended its successful

‘accessible bathroom range’, Concept Freedom,with the addition of a new, multi-functional,accessible bath that is suitable for thewhole family. Concept Freedom’s new inclusive bath tub

has been designed to make bathing anxiety freefor users with mobility issues, while stilldelivering a beautifully designed aesthetic anda tranquil space in which to bathe. It also aims to offer an alternative to the

somewhat stigmatised requirement to replace abath with a shower in the hope, just because auser has mobility issues.The intelligent and versatile design of the

bath combines luxury with multi-functionality,meaning its features are relevant for thedifferent needs of the different types of usersin the bathroom – with many of its features,such the lower ledge, also making bath timesimpler for those bathing children and pets,for example.Other key features of the bath include a

reinforced ledge for stability, a lowered height

controlled entry and exit, an inside step ledge toaid movability, a gel headrest to support theneck and support rails for manoeuvrability. Ideal Standard teamed up with experts in

design and care for older people. Led by IdealStandard designer Robin Levien, the teamcomprised Design Council member, ColumLowe, from specialist healthcare organisation,Red and Yellow Care, and well-respectedoccupational therapist, Anava Baruch, fromDesign for Independence.Developed with accessibility in mind, the

Concept Freedom range aims to include thoseof limited mobility through a collection ofceramics, brassware and showers that are well-designed, elegant and functional to meet a

range of access needs.Bathrooms can be adapted to users’ changing

needs, whilst still looking modern and stylish –ensuring that the space deals with thedemands of modern households and thediversity of occupants, including less abled andolder generations.Concept Freedom’s collection includes raised

height WCs for easier, more comfortable access,accessible basins with wide side rims, wet-roompanels with extended brackets and easy to useshower valves and kits.

01482 346 461www.ideal-standard.co.uk

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Drainage ventilation expert Studor is ontarget to supply more than one millionof its products worldwide this year.

Studor is the market leader for AirAdmittance Valves (AAVs) and other specialistdrainage ventilation products. It suppliescustomers through its own ByStudor brand, aswell as OsmaVent through Wavin Plastics, andthe Pleura range through Terrain.

“The other one million figure which caughtour eye is the Government’s target to build onemillion new homes by 2020,” says Studor’s UKManaging Director Stephen Taylor. “This shouldopen up huge opportunities as our knowledgeand expertise in drainage ventilationtechnology, acquired over 40 years, shouldmake our products particularly relevant.”

Founded in 1975, Studor’s development andgrowth has been driven by its innovativeapproach to product and system development.The company has consistently focussed on‘inventive technology’ and has numerouspatented designs with patent protection in over50 countries.

Studor’s expertise in drainage ventilation issupported by its close association with Heriot-Watt University research teams, which has led tonew product developments.

Studor also has an active presence within theinternational specifiers and constructioncommunities and plays a part in manystandards and building code committees.

“We place huge emphasis on the technicalsupport and assistance we offer our customersto ensure we provide the right product for theirdrainage needs,” comments Taylor. “This supportextends to providing free in-house technicaladvice on drainage system design.”

Studor has numerous installations across sixcontinents, and its worldwide subsidiary anddistributor network extends to more than 50countries. Its products are found in some of the

most challenging buildings in the world such asthe O2 Arena, Unite Stratford 1, Ford FieldStadium (Detroit, USA) and Ferrari World (AbuDhabi, UAE).

While the Studor name might not yet be wellknown in the UK, its rich history and specialistknowledge makes it well placed to helparchitects, engineers, specifiers, plumbers, andend-users solve their drainage ventilation issues.

For more information call, email or visitthe website.

0845 601 32 92www.studor.net

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Nuaire Offers Better IAQ

Ventilation designer, Nuaire has introduced a new range of in-line carbonfilters called IAQ-BOX, a step forward in both air filtration and resistancelevels for carbon filter technology. Designed to complement Nuaire’sMVHR range, IAQ-BOX removes 99.5 per cent of nitrogen dioxide from theintake air, as verified by the BRE. It also removes other harmful pollutantsproduced by vehicle exhaust emissions and through industrial processes. IAQ-BOX filters have a two-year lifespan so maintenance is minimal. Itoffers optional PM10 and PM2.5 pre-filters that ensure up to 95 per cent ofharmful particulate matter is removed. The range introduces an industryfirst in its double-width carbon filter – the IAQBOX-D. This option offersgreater surface area which has a duel benefit. Even more NO2 is filteredfrom the air whilst the extra width helps lower the resistance for a quieter-running MVHR system and better flow-rates.

02920 858500 www.nuaire.co.uk/iaqbox119

Polypipe system announced as a Finalist

Polypipe Ventilation is pleased toannounce its Silavent HRX-aQ MechanicalVentilation with Heat Recovery appliancehas made it as a finalist in the prestigiousH&V News Awards, in the DomesticVentilation Product of the Year category.

The H&V News Awards, now in their 23rd year, are an annual celebration ofexcellence, forward thinking and the highest achievements across thebuilding services industry. The awards cover the entire HVAC and buildingservices supply chain. Polypipe Ventilation believes its Silavent HRX-aQMVHR appliance cut through the competition because of its ability tointelligently manage air conditions, for maximum comfort.

03443 715523 www.polypipe.com/ventilation

MVHR Wall Units now with Bluebrain control

Following the launch of its ceiling/voidmounted HRX-aQ MechanicalVentilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)appliances with intelligent airmanagement, Domus Ventilation, partof Polypipe, has introduced this sameadvanced ‘Bluebrain’ control to its wallmounted MVHR units. The new Domus

HRX-D and HRX-2D wall mounted MVHR units intelligently matchventilation rates to the internal environment and occupants’ requirements,for maximum homeowner comfort. This is achieved through advancedAMIE (Air Management for Indoor Environments) technology.

03443 715523 www.bluebrain.co.uk

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Bring warmth into the bathroom with thisaromatic, elegant Mocha shade fromLustrolite panels. Lustrolite’s glass effectacrylic wall panels are the perfect way toupdate your bathroom and kitchen.Lustrolite’s glass effect acrylic wall panels areavailable in nine amazing colours - Arctic,Glacier, Blue Atoll, Rouge, Mocha, Safari,Forest, Titan and Carbon; all of which can beused for both shower and bathroom wallsand kitchen splashbacks. For furtherinformation on Lustrolite, pleasevisit the website.

Vortice supplies Trio Square

Architects Hinton Cook and their client TrioSquare, turned to Vortice to help solveventilation challenges at a Ryton uponDunsmore development. The site had twoimportant issues to resolve. Part of the sitehad to comply to System 3 (MEV) ofBuilding Regulations Part F and the other

part of the site had to comply with System 4 (MVHR) as well as complyingwith planning guidance on noise ingress. Tony Green-Hurst of Vortice said:“Hinton Cook and Trio Square understood the challenges they faced andallowed us to help them design the ideal ventilation system for each oftheir properties.”

01283 492949 www.vortice.ltd.uk

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Luxurious, flawless and modern

Reginox’s Centurio Series is a range ofhigh quality sinks offering simple butstylish design. Manufactured from 0.9stainless steel, all sinks in the Centuriorange feature a luxurious, highly polishedfinish, providing a strikingly consistent andflawless appearance. The linear-style

draining board offers a contemporary look whilst a deep 180mm bowlensures plenty of space for washing up. The Centurio Series is ideal fordevelopers seeking a stylish, quality sink that can be inset into a non-solidworksurface such as chipboard, although it is equally suitable forintegrated or semi-integrated installation.

01260 280033 www.reginox.co.uk

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BLANCO showcases innovative stainless steel

BLANCO boasts an extensive portfolioincluding sinks, taps, induction hobs,and extractors; and the company alsoprovides innovative surfaces, includingDurinox®. BLANCO Durinox® is theultimate innovation in stainless steel.Extremely hard and highly resistant toscratches, Durinox® stainless steel

surfaces are given these special characteristics via a new finishing processthat originates from the aerospace industry. Developed further by BLANCO,the material is shaped after being shot with around one billion stainlesssteel beads at a speed of around 300kph.  The resultant uniqueBLANCO worktops set entirely new standards in look and feel.

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Mermaid shower panels are amould free alternative to tiles,designed to look good, fitquickly and most importantlystay waterproof.

Mermaid decorative showerpanels are available in a range ofunique designs and naturalmaterials, all of which will giveyour bathroom a stunningmodern look.

Not only do they look great butunlike tiles, no grout is required,making it easy and quick to fit and as no professional tiler is needed to install, this makes it the ideal solution for a developer seeking to eliminatetrade disruption.

Wetroom Innovations Limitedhas been supplying high qualityvalue for money wet roommaterials to the trade for over 10 years.

The company has a wealth ofknowledge in every aspect ofthe process and as such can offer unparalleled levels ofadvice and service.

With large stocks, WetroomInnovations Limited can provide easy to install kits withdetailed instructions to you next day.

A world of inspiration & wetroom ideas awaits you on thecompany’s website.

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Marmox, has added a newdrainage solution to its range ofShowerlay floor level showerbases, which has been designedto simplify the installation ofplumbing in both new-build andrefurbishment applications andis compliant with all relevantstandards. Joining thecompany’s extensive range ofproducts, the new Showerlay360

Drain, as the superscript titlesuggests, is fully rotatable toenable use in horizontal as wellas vertical outlet connections –or any angle in between – fortotal flexibility. Manufacturedfrom an extruded polystyrenefoam (XPS) core, the boards also provide very good thermal insulation.

Several years ago PinelandFurniture recognised thedemand that existed fortraditionally jointed solid woodkitchens at sensible prices.Pineland feel that too manykitchens look synthetic, or havean odd design to fit in standardsize units. All Pineland kitchensare bespoke and built to theexact size and shape to fit theshape of your room perfectly.Pineland supply fully assembledkitchens in modular form whichcombine to form fully AGAKitchen fitted kitchens. Pinelandkitchens are made of solid woodthroughout including frames.No plywood or chipboard isused and all joints are mortisedor dovetailed.

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Redring’s hottest new kitchen gadget

For those in the house building industry looking to inject some kitchenwow-factor into a development without blowing the budget thenRedring’s new ‘3 in 1’ boiling water tap, has the answer. Reditap offers anaffordable option for those interested in a boiling water tap that dispensesboth boiling water as well as conventional hot and cold water mixing. Theidea of instant boiling water at the turn of a tap is an attractive one formany and with approximately 165 million cups of tea alone drank in theUK every year, the appeal of instant boiling taps is on the rise. Availablefrom January 2017, Reditap is a ‘3 in 1’ boiling water kitchen tap with adifference. An affordable option for those looking for a contemporarymixer tap that instantly dispenses boiling water for hot drinks as well asconventional hot and cold water for washing up and cleaning. Reditapalso offers excellent flow rates, class leading heat-up and recoverytimes and a whirlflow controlled refill system.

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CCL Wetrooms launch the New Frameless Grill

CCL Wetrooms, the UK’s leadingWetroom Specialist have launched thelatest development in Wetroomdrainage - the new Frameless Grill -incorporating the minimalistic beauty ofa Stone-Infill Grill, but without theborder of a metal frame. The newFrameless Grill, which only has a 5mm

shadow gap visible around the perimeter of the drain and no visible frame,has been designed to complement all brassware finishes and sanitary waredesigns, including the latest in luxury boutique trends such as brushednickel, copper and rose gold.

0844 327 6002 www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

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New Pro Ply Tile Backer Board from Norcros

Norcros Pro Ply Tile Backer Board is a highperformance, mineral based, water-resistantbacker board, which is both mould-resistantand exceptionally strong. The product ismanufactured using a process that producesvery little in the way of CO2 emissions, unlikecement-particle and gypsum boards. Theboard is silica and asbestos–free and has aClass A1 non-combustibility fire rating makingit ideal for use with underfloor heating and in

build-ups for fire resistant systems and firewalls. As with all NorcrosAdhesives products, Pro Ply is covered by a lifetime guarantee.

01782 524140 www.norcros-adhesives.com

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• 100% solid wood kitchens – no MDF, chipboard or ply• Dovetail jointed drawers – mortise and tenon joints for carcases• Free design service, individual, hand drawn plans• Non-standard sizes, at no extra cost, to suit your kitchens dimensions• Fully assembled units; no annoying ;at-pack assembly• Straightforward, easy to understand costing: prices include VAT & delivery• Knotted, primed and painted units are now available

Pineland is a privately owned, family company that has been established for over 20 years.We believe in listening to our clients, and our hand drawn plans, re;ect our customers desires and opinions. The :nal design combines well planned functionality, with eleganceand beauty, and our clients are often surprised how all this can be achieved at such areasonable cost.

Visit our website: www.pineland.co.uk Email: enquiries@pineland.co.ukOr call our of1ces: CLEOBURY MORTIMER, SHROPSHIRE: 01299 271143

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The Geberit Acanto bathroomseries combines everything thata modern bathroom needs.Ergonomics take centre stage,with cabinets at the perfectreach height for various familymembers and compartments ofthe right size and shape to storedaily used products within anoptimum reach zone. The seriesencourages the mixing ofmaterials too, from glass andmetal to painted and woodfinishes, which can be combinedin numerous ways to form aunique bathroom design. Theseries includes a wide range ofwashbasins and bathroomfurniture, Rimfree® toilets, bidetsand bathtubs.

Pegler Yorkshire, the leading UKmanufacturer of fittings, valvesand brassware has launched anew range of stylish taps. The‘Waterfall’ epitomises style andelegance and offers consumerswith another high end range ofbrassware from leading brandFrancis Pegler. The design ledWaterfall Tap range offers anundeniable elegance andpanache to any bathroom. Itswider than average spout allowsa lavish flow of water to cascadeinto the bath or basin, offering asense of splendour. Inspired bydeluges often experience in therain forest this tap provides acontrolled and comfortable flowof water to any bathroom.

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MX Group continues to buildits reputation for being a one stop shop for allthings showering. From the widest range oftypes and sizes of showertray to its ranges of electricshowers, thermostaticshower mixers, brassware,enclosures and showeraccessories, MX offers amassive selection of showerrelated products that needsto be seen to be believed. Great quality and greatwarranties – visit the MXGroup website or call thecompany directly forinformation on all theproducts available.

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This heavyweight British madeShaker 800, from Shaws ofDarwen, is a deep single bowlsink with traditional style square sides, perfect for newbuild or refurbishment projects.

The sink comes complete with around overflow, a 3½” wasteoutlet and is manufactured with a durable glaze designedfor years of usage.

Due to the weight of the sink, it’s recommend that it is installedprofessionally with bespokecabinetry. To see the full range of sinks, taps and accessories available, please visit thecompany website, or contact the company directly.

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Capturing the interest and realisingthe aspirations of potential buyerscontinues to be a challenge for

housebuilders. Combine this with a largeproportion of consumers who have a fond-ness for properties with ‘character’, thegrowing popularity of self-build and the re-luctance to take on a large 1nancial com-mitment that will potentially last a life-time, and housebuilders are 1nding that thenew-build blueprint is not as simple or pre-dictable as it used to be.

The solution for many UK housebuildersis to try and differentiate themselvesthrough the design of their buildings, bothinternally and externally. These changescan range from bespoke doors that create agreater sense of space within rooms, to op-tional extras that improve acoustics. Exter-nal features focus on maximising kerb ap-peal, which is logical considering theimpact of 1rst impressions on buyer inter-est and a resulting successful sale.

COLOURED MORTARA feature which is still regularly over-looked, despite having a huge impact onthe look and appeal of a property, is the

choice of mortar, and speci1cally its colour.Ideal for masonry and roof tile bedding onprojects of all sizes, mortar colours that goabove and beyond the standard natural orbuff options can be bene1cial to house-builders for a number of reasons.

Alternative mortar colours are seen muchmore often in commercial markets, wherearchitects have more forgiving budgets andgreater creative freedom, allowing them toconsider the type of mortar being used,alongside a wider range of brick 1nishes.While natural or buff coloured mortars willblend in with the most common of brickchoices, matching the mortar exactly to thebrick type can create a sleek, uniform effect. This works particularly well withcontemporary housing designs, which arecontinuing to grow in popularity, especiallywith 1rst time buyers.

SHADESAs with interior trends, greys and darktones are starting to become more commonin the mortar world. They are successful atturning simple brickwork into a statementby reinforcing the shadow effect of a joint,especially when used alongside a lighterbrick tone.

More daring colours, such as shades ofred and yellow, can also provide a greaterdegree of creative freedom. This is essen-tial for creating a building that will trulystand out from the crowd and grab the at-tention of potential buyers. Plus, if theproperty is in an area where the local stoneor brick is very distinctive, such as the yel-low stone found in the Cotswolds, then us-ing a match service to 1nd the correctcolour may be necessary to complementthe surrounding buildings.

A FEATURE WHICH IS STILL REGULARLY OVERLOOKED,DESPITE HAVING A HUGE IMPACT ON THE LOOK ANDAPPEAL OF A PROPERTY, IS THE CHOICE OF MORTAR, AND SPECIFICALLY ITS COLOUR

Opting for coloured mortar can give housebuilders an edge and create buildingsthat stand out from the crowd. Iain Betts of Tarmac explains how.

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EXTRA BENEFITSIn addition to the bene1cial aesthetics, acoloured mortar can help to maximiseeconomies in other areas of a build. Thenominal cost of coloured (in comparison tostandard) mortar will enhance the appeal ofa lower quality brick for instance. As mortaraccounts for around 17 per cent of the brickwork area, it has the ability to transform theappearance of the completed build at amuch lower cost.

Furthermore, choosing a reputable man-ufacturer which supplies factory producedmortar will ensure consistency and qualityfor an overall succeful 1nish. A reliable pro-duction method and the inclusion of syn-thetic iron oxide pigments also removes thepotential risk of fading and wash-out, whichcan happen if a contractor decides to coloura mortar themselves with separately pur-chased pigments.

Factory produced mortar is also likely tobe much more predictable and reliable interms of the 1nal colour once applied anddried. The industry-recognised and re-spected ‘Y reference’ is actually owned byTarmac and was developed to help house-builders achieve an accurate speci1cation.

Ultimately, as housebuilders look to meetmarket demand and maximise return onthe plots they have available, the buildingproducts being speci1ed need to be

considered carefully. Rather than simplybeing components of a building, they needto be approached as tools for creatingspaces that are appealing, affordable, andenjoyable to live in. Exploring different

options, such as coloured mortars, is a sim-ple and achievable way of doing just that.

Iain Betts is an expert in mortar fromTarmac’s Building Products division

CHOOSING A REPUTABLE MANUFACTURER WHICHSUPPLIES FACTORY-PRODUCED MORTAR WILL ENSURECONSISTENCY AND QUALITY TO PROVIDE AN OVERALLSUCCESSFUL RESULT

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Snickers advice on ‘what to wear on site'

Introducing the newest working clothes that will bestfit your warm weather workdays. You’ll find all needto know about the world’s most innovative range ofsummer working clothes in this free 52 pagemagazine – plus the latest news on SnickersWearable Technology revolution. There’s plenty ofinformation to help choose the right working clothesto suit your trade – shirts, lightweight jackets andunique summer WorkTrousers. Whether it’s in the

RUFFWork, LITEWork, FLEXIWork or the ALLROUND workwear range, theseare workclothes that deliver superb functionality, comfort, protection andare equipped for any task at hand. Whatever trade you’re in,there’s something precisely for you in the Snickers range.

Updated brochure shows full Nexus range

Specifying modern brick-faced soffits just goteasier, with the publication of Ancon’s new 16-page Nexus brochure. Developed by Anconand Ibstock Kevington, specialists in structuralsupport and prefabricated masonrycomponents, Nexus is an advancedlightweight system that makes modern brick-

faced soffits and lintels simple and achievable, particularly in fast-trackenvironments. Expanded and updated to include the full Nexus range ofsoffit units and lintels, the new brochure shows the various options nowavailable for achieving different visual effects by varying the style and typeof lightweight stainless steel carrier and real brick slip facing.

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New FastStack chimney enhances range

The prefabricated, brick-effect FastStack chimney fromIbstock, one of the UK’s largest brickmaker, helpsbuilders to significantly reduce the time spent oninstallation. The new brick-effect chimneys are anenhancement to Ibstock’s popular and varied FastStackrange of prefabricated options. Manufactured usingthe latest in Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP)technology, the new brick-effect FastStack chimney is a

lightweight option weighing 25kg on average, so it can be installedwithout the aid of specialist lifting equipment. Furthermore, the new brick-effect FastStack chimney, can also be built to match virtually any brick typeblending seamlessly with existing brickwork. For moreinformation visit the Ibstock website.

Slim profiles win Chiswick Gate development

Rationel windows supplied thetimber windows, entrance doors andwindow doors for this prestigious newhousing development by BerkeleyHomes in West London at ChiswickGate. The top swing windows are fromthe AuraPlus range with its additionalaluminium cladding to protect the

timber frames and extend their life in use. Berkeley specified Rationelbecause of the lead time the company could deliver from factory to site,and the aesthetics of the timber window product design with their slimprofiles and good sound attenuation.

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Maximise your existing order book

All building companies are looking for ways to expand their business.Products to upsell to existing customers, opportunities to revisit previouscustomers and options to develop new markets – PVC cladding could bethat opportunity. There has been a huge interest in external claddingproducts in recent years, partly driven by aspirational TV shows like GrandDesigns where it seems that every new build project features cladding insome way. Timber is still popular but homeowners are now looking formore low maintenance options – many busy families have little time orskill for the on-going re-painting and repair that timber requires. FreefoamBuilding Products are specialist PVC manufacturers producing a widerange of long lasting, low maintenance cladding products. The Freefoamcladding range features a choice of a smooth woodgrain finish or Fortex®timber effect embossed boards in Shiplap, Double Shiplap andWeatherboard styles.

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New Simpson Strong-Tie catalogue

The 2017 edition of Simpson Strong-Tie’s flagship catalogue is here.Alongside the UK’s largest range of connectors for timber and masonryconstruction, sit over a dozen new products and several range extensions,including: Post Bases; I-Joist hangers; Angle Brackets; Structural screws andMasonry Ties. The catalogue is also brimming with installation advice andperformance characteristics and safe working loads. Sales Director, JonHead explains: “It’s been a busy time for Simpson Strong-Tie, with all newranges for Light Gauge Steel and CLT construction, as well as our signifi-cantly expanded nails and screws ranges. We’ve really pushed the boat outto increase our core range though, which, coupled with our rapid made-to-order service, we really can say that if we don’t have it – you don’t needit.” The latest version 'Connectors for Timber and Masonry Construction' isavailable from Simpson Strong-Tie on request and can bedownloaded fro the website.

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The VEKA UK Group first to ‘steal a March’

The VEKA UK Group has announced the transition of its entire range ofPVC-U window and door products to PAS 24:2016, making it the first BSIKitemark System Supplier of PVC –U to do so. Accreditation Manager, MarkBarsby explained: “We’ve been in discussions with our forward-thinkingcustomers, BSI and Secured by Design since last July to ensure VEKA andHalo products meet the updated enhanced security standard, PAS24:2016. The standard was published over a year ago and includes anumber of changes, particularly related to doors. The previous version –PAS 24:2012 – has now been withdrawn from the BSI website, and whileDocument Q will continue to reference it for some time, the latest Securedby Design Homes Guide already allows for compliance via the newstandard. Many VEKA and Halo fabricators and installers use data cascadedfrom The VEKA UK Group for Document Q compliance. They will instantlybe able to demonstrate to prospective customers how far ‘aheadof the game’ they are.”

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Let it shine with new Vicaima High Gloss

The characteristics of a High Gloss finish have long been valued by interiordesigners. Its ability to reflect light, the perception of luminosity and theillusion of space, all present a comfortable feeling of openness andelegance. The latest Vicaima finish, "High Gloss", is now available as anoption across many of their popular veneered and painted door, frameand wall panel products, allowing specifiers to achieve a premium finishfor interior decoration without the burden of premium cost. Luxuriousappeal is a term that best describes the new Vicaima High Gloss finish.Enhancing the natural beauty of real wood veneer or taking lacqueredpaint finishes to new levels of quality, are the hallmarks of this latestinnovation from the Vicaima brand. Once the preserve of a select few, thisnew high gloss finish enables a touch of refinement to be attainable formany more applications, and all with the superior quality you wouldexpect from a Vicaima product. The new High Gloss finish can be appliedto the wide range of Vicaima product components, including door andframe solutions, wardrobes and wall panels, creating sophisticatedelements that connect with each other to fashion environmentswith character and personality.

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SoundSecure apartment doorsets

Specifically created to meet the complex and demanding BuildingRegulations relating to apartment internal entrance locations,SoundSecure fully complies with all performance and legislativerequirements where security, fire and noise reduction performance are ofparamount importance. The factory hung doorsets are supplied withPremdor’s accredited FD30 or FD60 fire doors, fully tested for fireperformance against BS476 Part 22, Certifire approved and are suppliedcomplete with intumescent and combined acoustic, smoke and draughtseals as standard. Additionally, the doorsets carry Secured by Designapproval, which is a nationwide Police preferred specification. Skillfullybalancing practicality with aesthetics, Premdor’s SoundSecure doorsetsare available in a choice of standard door widths with any standard flush,Portfolio veneer match or moulded panel door design. To under-stand more call Premdor or visit the website.

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Construction ‘scandal’ shines light on declinein housing quality

A recent scandal involving a national housebuilder has further shone a lighton the pressures put on firms to meet the government’s housing targets.Bovis Homes is to pay £7m to repair poorly built homes sold to customers.Bovis, who built almost 4,000 homes last year, is accused of knowinglyselling homes that had problems including faulty plumbing, no gutteringand half-finished tiling. The revelations raise questions about the quality ofnew-build developments nationwide and regulation of the market.Michele Wietscher, Director of Newview Windows & Conservatories,comments: “There is a genuine need for more housing but we need toensure it is of good quality. Buying a house is a big investment and it’sevident some people are being sold the dream and getting a nightmare.There needs to be stricter and more transparent building regulations andpeople should be given the right to inspect their home prior tobuying, to ensure they are getting quality accommodation.”

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A flawless finish at residential development

Bostik has supplied a range of subfloor preparation products andadhesives to deliver a high quality flooring finish at the PaddingtonExchange development in Paddington, London. The Paddington Exchangeproject is a large residential development comprising of 123 stunningapartments in the heart of London. The project was carried out for maincontractor, Bouygues UK. Working with Chelmer Group, the main flooringcontractor on the project, Bostik supplied a subfloor preparation packageto cover approximately 20,000m2 of the new development. This includedthe Bostik Screedmaster Rapid DPM, One Coat Membrane and UniversalPrimer, as well as the Screedmaster Flow and Ultimate smoothingcompounds. A wide variety of floor coverings were installed on theproject, including ceramic and porcelain tiles, timber, carpet, LVT and vinyl.Bostik provided an adhesives package to cater for the different characteris-tics of each covering, which included Bostik MC250 Vitri-Flex and BostikMC310 OPF for the ceramic and porcelain tiles, as well as BostikLaybond Wood, Carpet and Vinyl adhesives.

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It’s been almost two years since theGovernment chose to abandondedicated requirements for SuDS on

new developments using the 2010 Floodand Water Management Act. Instead, theNational Planning Policy Framework(NPPF) requires sustainable drainage onnew developments of 10 or more dwellingsin England, and SuDS are also demandedelsewhere in the UK. In addition, existingNPPF prioritisation of SuDS in areas of?ood risk, and requirements that develop-ments should not make ?ood risk worseelsewhere (effectively by utilising SuDS),still apply to developments of any scale. The onus for implementation has now

moved to local planning authorities (LPAs),through local policies and planning applica-tion decisions. New guidelines and policiesare gradually appearing, spelling out whatLPAs expect from housebuilders and resist-ing cost arguments against SuDS. There isplenty of evidence to demonstrate thatwell-designed SuDS cost no more to installor maintain than conventional pipeddrainage, particularly when considered asmultifunctional elements within the overallproject design.

ESSENTIAL SUDS TECHNIQUEBy its very nature, concrete block perme-able paving is uniquely placed as anessential, multifunctional SuDS technique.Of course, hard surfaces are necessary forhousing anyway – whether for roads,parking, shared spaces or play. But perme-able paving also provides an inherentdrainage system that requires no additionalland take for water storage, treatment orconveyance. It also addresses both ?oodingand pollution issues by storing and cleaningwater runoff at source. This technologyeliminates pipework, gulleys and manholes,and should therefore cost less than conven-tional drainage and paving. In fact, concrete block permeable paving

can also accept runoff from other imperme-able paving and roofs, giving furthersavings. It can simply in>ltrate rainwaterfalling on it straight into permeable ground,after removing pollutants. But, as is morecommonly seen in the UK, less permeableconditions such as clay will limit in>ltrationand on brown>eld sites existing pollutantsmay preclude in>ltration. Here, permeablepaving is used to collect and store wateronsite during storms, before gradualdischarge to surface water or combinedsewers, or watercourses later, avoidingsurcharging and ?ooding.

HIGH-DENSITY HOUSINGRiverside Court in Stamford, Lincolnshire,is a high-density (106 units/hectare) town-centre housing scheme, with SuDSdesigned by Robert Bray Associates. In thedevelopment, most public areas between

the buildings are concrete block permeablepaving, which also accept runoff from otherhard areas and roofs. In addition to in>ltra-tion to the ground, stored and cleanedwater also passes from the paving directly

into planted rills and canals, enhancing thecourtyard environment. From here, anyremaining water can eventually ?ow outinto the adjacent River Welland. ThisSuDS scheme is made up almost entirely of

PERMEABLE PAVING PROVIDES AN INHERENT DRAINAGESYSTEM THAT REQUIRES NO ADDITIONAL LAND TAKE FORWATER STORAGE, TREATMENT OR CONVEYANCE

Trade body Interpave explains how concrete blockpermeable paving is helping developers meet thelatest regulatory requirements for sustainable drainage(SuDS), while cutting costs and minimising land-take.

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concrete block permeable paving andeliminates any sewer connections.Where a comprehensive SuDS scheme is

planned to incorporate landscape features,concrete block permeable paving removeswater-borne pollution and provides agradual ?ow of clean water at the head ofthe ‘management train’. Surface water inopen SuDS features can then be used toenhance landscape design and biodiversity.

LOW-COST DRAINAGEFollowing some 25 years of use in the UKand abroad, concrete block permeablepaving has proved to be a predictable,reliable and low-cost SuDS technique. Itscapability to attenuate water ?ow duringrainfall for gradual discharge is well known.But, this principle is optimised for greatercost ef>ciency by considering distinctstorage ‘compartments’ of permeablepaving using straightforward ?ow controldevices with an ori>ce (accessible for observation and adjustment if needed) onthe outlet. This technique enables water storage to

be strategically deployed around a develop-ment within permeable pavingcompartments, each with a ?ow controldemonstrating compliance to local authorities as part of the SuDS designapproval process. It maximises the

potential for water to be stored onsite,beneath paving that is needed anyway. This avoids dedicated water storage structures on valuable land, as well as their associated excavation and construction costs. Similar techniques maximise storage in

permeable paving on sloping sites, usingterraces of compartments separated bysimple check dams that incorporate ?owcontrols. Flow controls can also be used toretain water and make the most of availablein>ltration, in turn reducing discharge.

GREENFIELD RUNOFF RATESA recent example of SuDS applied to atypical new housing scheme is FleetwoodCrescent – the 28-home >rst phase of a newdevelopment in Peterborough. It makesextensive use of concrete block permeablepaving, re?ecting Peterborough CityCouncil’s desire to incorporate SuDS in itsdevelopments. The permeable estate roadwill be adopted under the ‘Section 38’process and is a trial project, with itsperformance being monitored.The drainage is designed to temporarily

store rainwater runoff onsite and removepollutants before gradually discharging toan existing surface water sewer that outfallsinto a nearby watercourse. Water dischargefrom the development via the permeable

paving is restricted to ‘green>eld’ runoffrates by an ori>ce ?ow control chamber.Surface water storage volumes on the siteare designed to cater for rainfall eventsexceeding the one in 100 year storm plus30 per cent allowance for climate change.Un-adopted driveways next to dwellings

and shared parking areas are also concreteblock permeable paving, linked to thepermeable road construction with pipesbelow the footpath. Rainwater from allroofs drains into the driveway permeablepaving. Services are generally accommo-dated in ‘corridors’ within the footpaths,with an impermeable block paved road crossing.

KERB APPEALOf course, paved surfaces help to de>ne thecharacter of any development. The growingchoice of concrete block permeable pavingproducts available, with numerous shapes,styles, >nishes and colours, allows forfreedom of design. At the same time,permeable paving can provide a completelylevel, well-drained, >rm and slip-resistantsurface accessible to all, without the needfor cross-falls, channels, gulleys or otherinterruptions. Rainwater ‘ponding’ is elimi-nated, reducing the risk of ice forming onthe surface and preventing splashing fromstanding water.

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Resin bound Seagull crest by Clearstone

A giant resin bound Seagull crest welcomes B&H Albion football fans tothe Amex stadium in Brighton. Paul Barber, Chief Executive of the Albionnoticed a crest (albeit on a much smaller scale) at Manchester City andliked the idea and decided the club should have their own, but bigger andbolder to create a real sense of arrival for the fans. Clearstone Paving Ltdwas chosen for the project as they are a specialist resin bound surfacingcompany with expertise in producing custom paved logos. The crest wascreated in Vectorworks CAD program, from which intricate templates werelaser cut for the seagull, its beak and the lettering, which were thencarefully pinned in place by Clearstone’s installation team. Then in-filledwith white and blue RAL coloured pigmented quartz to match the team'shome kit colours. Finally a seal coat of resin was sprayed on the crest andanti-slip glass sand was applied as a finish. It took around eightdays to complete.

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Bespoke valve configurations

For any building service contractor, the key to asuccessful project is the efficiency of theinstallation – in short, time spent on planning andonsite. Integrated piping solutions manufacturer,Pegler Yorkshire, has developed a unique servicethat delivers bespoke valve arrangements for fancoils in a significantly reduced lead time from the

merchant’s order. The process works by uploading drawings for take offpreparation, Pegler Yorkshire’s technical team can offer direct guidance onoptimisation for efficiency and the most cost effectiveness for yourproposal. Your preferred merchant receives the quote and once the order isreceived it will be fulfilled in line with the installation schedule.

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Digi-Line electric radiators – the smart choice

Cutting-edge energy managementfeatures available on the Digi-Line rangeof electric radiators from Electrorad serveto cement its position as a number onechoice with contractors, installers andplumbers. Features that include uniqueindependent double panel control, in-built energy monitoring (on the TouchE3

option), and virtual open window sensors, make Digi-Line the efficient andeasy-to-control alternative to traditional central heating. It is also an idealreplacement for outdated storage heaters and panel heaters. Unlikecompetitor models that only feature a single panel, Digi-Lineradiators are available with two heating panels.

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Shortlisted for the 2016 Stirling Prize, Trafalgar Place near London’sElephant and Castle provides an exemplar for high density developmentand the exceptional public realm that helps define the project, featured inan important new case study from the trade body Interpave. The carefullydesigned external spaces which help define the project are a result of theclose working relationship between landscape architects Randle Siddeleyand an Interpave member paving manufacturer. The entrance square,central pedestrian street and access ways to dwellings are characterised byhigh quality concrete block paving set out in patterns using five differentsizes for visual richness. With a combination of three shades of grey, thepaving blocks have been shot-blasted for a sparkling, textured surface. Forthe more homely northern route and play area less formal, ‘rumbled’concrete block paving style was used in warmer rustic colourtones.

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More than 60 new colours and finishes

CRL Stone will be unveiling its new ranges of quartz and porcelainsurfaces at The Natural Stone Show. CRL Quartz is a highly durableengineered quartz stone, available in 32 colours, with a polished finish and in thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm. The extra-large slabs measure upto 3300 x 1650mm. Enabling designers and architects to respond tointerior trends while meeting the demands of modern living, CRL Quartz is non-porous, stain, scratch, heat and shock resistant. Ceralsio porcelain isavailable in 27 colours and three thicknesses – 12mm for a slim worktop,10mm for floor tiling and 6mm for wall cladding. With its many benefitsincluding a strong resistance to wear and tear, scratch, stain and ultra-violet, Ceralsio is suitable for interior and exterior use. A highlight ofthe CRL Stone stand AA1 will be numerous large samples such as CeralsioCalacatta Gris and Marquina, as well as two architect’s deskpresenting both full collections.

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Natural Stone Show Stand No. AA1

At the top of the housing market, wherethe richest 0.1 per cent are having theirmansions built in the lea6er parts of the

UK, stone is de rigueur. It is not only theexterior walls that are stone – often an indige-nous stone to be in keeping with the locality –but also the interiors, with granite kitchenworktops and marble and limestone bathroomvanity units, 7oors, walls and feature 6replaces.Stone is also favoured for swimming pool areasand gyms, and the latest must-have is an elegantstone staircase.

Further down the market, many people wouldnot contemplate anything other than granite orquartz for their kitchen work surfaces and stoneadorns many modest domestic kitchens,bathrooms and even living areas. The perceptionof stone 7oors has been transformed by under7oor heating, plus a heated stone 7oorretains and radiates more heat into living areasthan wall radiators, saving energy.

Stone also lends itself to the blurring of barri-ers between interiors and exteriors because ithas the combination of resilience and aestheticsthat not only make it capable of performing wellinside and out, but also make it desirable to useinside and out.

But while the often-subdued hues of indige-nous stones remain popular, there has been arapid rise in the use of marbles and the more6gurative granites in interiors in recent years,and not just kitchens, but also bathrooms (inparticular) and other living areas. Book-matchedand quarter-matched marble feature walls inliving areas add a splendid touch of nature’sbeauty to interiors.

Although named the Natural Stone Show, it isno longer just natural stone that the industrysupplies, nor that is featured at the exhibition.Man’s ingenuity has produced a growing number

of slab products that are processed in the same way by the stone industry as natural stone.

The blacks and dark browns 6rst took the market by storm, but these days it is theveined materials that resemble the 6nestmarbles, such as Calacatta, that are proving most popular.

White marble is seldom used as kitchenworktops because it is relatively easily markedand stained, and – being calcium carbonate – can be etched by the acids found in foods. Man-made materials, on the other hand, offerthe much sought-after look of marble without its susceptibilities.

Porcelain and sintered products have beenadded to the quartz ranges that are being usednot just for work surfaces but also (although to alesser extent) for cladding, 7ooring, linings forbathrooms and showers and even paving. TheNatural Stone Show provides the perfectplatform for the latest launches of engineered stones.

Among the 200 stands at the Show – withcompanies exhibiting stone products fromaround the globe including Britain, China,Australia, Italy, Spain, India, Turkey, Romaniaand America – there will also be companiesselling the machinery, tools and equipment fortransforming this vast range of products with itsdiverse qualities and properties into 6nishedproducts. Others will be selling the productsneeded for 6xing, glueing, grouting, sealing,cleaning and otherwise using and maintainingnatural and engineered stones. There’s even an innovative under7oor heating system being introduced.

The Natural Stone Show is certain to makedevelopers think anew about how else to usestone, or if it’s not used already have themasking: why not?

If your view of stone is the same as it was a decade ago –stuck in an era of dark granite worktops and travertine +oors – a visit to the Natural Stone Show at ExCeL Londonfrom 25-27 April is a must.

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Hultafors Tools new product catalogue

Free to professional tradesmen and women aroundthe UK, it’s packed with details of the world’s mostinnovative Hand Tools and accessories for workingeffectively - wherever you are on site. Everything youfind in the Hultafors Tools range carries the hallmarksof a company that has over 100 years experience inknowing what it takes to get a job done efficiently,effectively and safely. Hultafors’ ingrained quality andinnovation is found in every Hand Tool. Ergonomically

crafted with built-in Fisco technology, there’s a host of Tools for measuringand marking, chopping, striking and levelling. Whatever job you’ve got inhand, these Hand Tools deliver top-class solutions for making yourworkday easier.

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Revolutionary new fascia & soffit system

Rainclear have developed astylish fascia and soffit system tomatch their Infinity GalvanisedSteel Rainwater system. Inkeeping with the 4-layer, softsheen colour coated Galvanised

Steel guttering, the fascia system comes with a 15 year manufacturer’swarranty, although with its galvanised steel core, zinc/magnesiumcorrosion protection, primer coat and UV and scratch resistant polyestertop coat it is expected to last well over 25. Even without Rainclear’sintroductory offer of 50 per cent off throughout April, this aims to be themost affordable metal Fascia & Soffit system on the market

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Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 cold-applied liquid waterproofing membranehas been used to complete a mix of

private and social housing at ‘The Mount’; partof the 2,174 unit, multi-developer MillbrookPark scheme in the London Borough of Barnet.Comprising a mix of eight four-storey

apartment blocks and four blocks of three-storey town houses, the landmark scheme ispart of a major regeneration project to create anew community in Mill Hill, which includes anew primary school and almost six hectares ofgreen space.Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 membrane

has been used as part of a brown roof build upon the apartment blocks, which also include asolar PV installation on the roof. It has also beenused as the waterproofing membrane on thetown house balconies.Specialist contractor, Cawston Roofing was

responsible for delivering the roofing scheme,applying Kemper System’s Kempertec EP5Primer to the concrete substrate beforeinstalling the Kemperol V210 membrane in asingle wet-on-wet process. The cold-appliedresin was rollered onto the roof and Kemper

System’s 165g flexible reinforcement fleece waslaid onto the wet resin, followed by more resinto ensure complete saturation prior to curing.

The inverted roof build up includedinstallation of a double thickness of 180mm XPS(extruded polystyrene) insulation board ontothe cured membrane, followed by a slimlinedeflection membrane and paving slabs toprovide the base for the solar PV panels. Thebrown roof was then installed around theperimeter of each block.The same inverted system was used for the

apartments’ terraces, with a lighter insulation.On the townhouse balconies, the KemperolV210 was applied to the ply substrate, using thesame wet-on-wet resin-fleece-resin process, asthere was no requirement for insulation.Comments Kevin Cawston from Cawston

Roofing: “The Kemperol V210 system was idealfor this project as it was suitable for use acrossthe roof, terrace and balcony areas. Withexcellent root resistance it addressed theneeds of the brown roof specification and theinverted roof build up enabled trades to beginthe interior fit out while work continued onthe roof.”

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Marley Eternit launches game changing new Universal Dry Verge

Marley Eternit has launched a ground-breaking new Dry Verge system that will make it quicker and easier forcontractors and housebuilders to fit to NHBC and British Standards, whilst offering outstanding performance anddurability. Unlike anything else on the market, the new Universal Dry Verge is compatible with all three majorinterlocking tile types - large standard, medium format (15” by 9”) and large format thin leading edge, as well asMarley Eternit’s own Lincoln clay interlocking pantile. This means contractors only need to buy and carry one typeof dry verge for use with the majority of manufacturers’ interlocking tiles and merchants can consolidate their stockholding with just one system instead of multiple versions. Marley Eternit’s new system has also been designed to bemuch easier to fit than existing dry verge products. Developed in conjunction with roofing contractors, it includes aquick starter-verge fixing that can be installed even if the gutter is already in place. This provides an easy-to-install,robust method of securing the first verge unit – providing subtle, yet visible evidence to housebuilders and theNHBC of a correct and secure fix. While many dry verge products are sold as being universal, to date, nonehave been compatible with all three main interlocking tile types.

01283 722588 www.marleyeternit.co.uk/universaldryverge

Introducing the Stopper®Stations

The StopperStations from Safety TechnologyInternational are a unique range of multipur-pose push buttons and key switches withnumerous button activation choices, coloursand label options enabling them to be usedfor a wide variety of applications around theWorld. Quick and easy to install, theStopperStation series is now suitable for flushapplications. The mounting frame has beenupdated to fit a standard UK electrical box, as

well as the option to use a back box to accommodate surface applications.They incorporate a unique, patented design that helpsdramatically stop accidental activations.

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VMZINC transforms 60s office block

With a VMZINC Interlocking Panel facadeand a standing seam and flat lock panelroof, the stunning £3m upgrade ofCambrian House in Shrewsbury hastransformed a dreary town centre officeblock into a building with a distinctivevisual aesthetic. The zinc facade has beeninstalled over the existing concrete frameto the principle elevation, contrasting darkANTHRA-ZINC® and engraved AZENGARfinishes having been used to complement

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With the popularity of woodburn-ing and solid fuel heating grow-ing in recent years, stoves and

/res have become a common sight in townand country homes alike. Gas and electric/res have also bene/ted from the increaseddesirability of solid fuel appliances, withmany homeowners seeking the /replaceaesthetic without the additional considera-tions of fuel storage and chimney sweeping. Offering visual appeal as well as a localised

heat source which, unlike central heating,maintains its relevance outside of winter, the/replace has become /rmly established inthe top /ve must-haves for buyers lookingfor their perfect home. With those in theproperty industry claiming a stove can in-crease a home’s value by up to /ve per cent,it’s worth considering including a /replace inyour builds.

FLUEING OPTIONSPlanning a /replace into a build is mucheasier if you know the 0ueing options avail-able, which is by far one of the most impor-tant considerations. In addition to the obvi-ous chimney breast, there are other ways toinstall solid fuel and gas /res to be installed. The kind of /re speci/ed will determine

what kind of 0ue is needed, if any isneeded. Stoves and /res that burn wood,solid fuel or gas will undoubtedly needsome form of 0ue, such as a conventionalbrick or stone chimney, or a prefabricatedsystem. Capable of drawing the combustiongases from the property, a conventional 0uewill need to rise above the roo0ine in orderto circulate the combustion air and facili-tate the appliance burning properly. Forsolid fuel appliances, clay, pumice or con-crete liners can be used to form the 0ue or0ues in the chimney stack, but also twinskin 0exible stainless steel liners and singleskin rigid liners can be added later, shouldan existing leaking chimney need attention. An alternative to constructed chimney

stacks, prefabricated solutions are availablefor solid fuel and gas appliances. Woodburning and solid fuel 0ue systems havethe advantages of off-site production, uni-form insulation and easy, speedy installa-tion, and can even be added after the buildhas been completed.Prefabricated 0ues are typically con-

structed from a series of weather-proof, twinwalled stainless steel pipe sections and fea-ture a mineral wool insulation which im-proves draw. Similar systems are also com-monly available for conventional 0ue gas/res, increasing building and product op-tions. Suitable for external or internal appli-cations, prefabricated 0ue systems can ei-ther run through the property or up theexterior, offering a versatile solution formost builds, whatever the developmentstage. Flues that run internally and termi-nate through the roof can be /tted with apitch appropriate 0ashing as well as a storm

collar to ensure the roof is not compromised. While suitable for some areas, shiny

stainless steel 0ues can sometimes be sub-ject to colour restrictions imposed by localplanning departments. To get around this,some manufacturers offer durable powdercoating in almost any colour, enabling the0ue system to meet any such restrictions byallowing it to blend in visually with the sur-rounding structures and landscape.Some sealed gas appliances can be in-

stalled without a conventional 0ue, shoulda chimney stack or prefabricated 0ue beunworkable. Balanced 0ue models are com-pletely sealed from the room they are in-

stalled in, minimising internal draughts andincreasing heating ef/ciency. Designed touse a twin-wall 0ue pipe, which draws airfrom outside the property via the outerpipe and expels gases using the inner pipe,balanced 0ues can exit horizontally throughan external wall or vertically through theroof, allowing for suitable /res to be /ttedin almost any room. Taking advantage ofthis type of 0ue, specially designed slimlinegas /res can be inset into a cavity wall byremoving the internal leaf, allowing forcost-effective installation without a sur-round or faux chimney breast being con-structed to house the /re.

BALANCED FLUES CAN EXIT HORIZONTALLY THROUGH AN EXTERNAL WALL OR VERTICALLY THROUGH THE ROOF, ALLOWING FOR SUITABLE FIRES TO BE FITTED IN ALMOST ANY ROOM

Despite being increasingly popular amonghomeowners, *replaces are still seen as a challenge bymany housebuilders in new builds. Tim Pockett ofStovax examines the practical options.

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SOLID ALTERNATIVESShould gas or solid fuel be beyond the scopeof the project, electric stoves and /res makea great visual alternative and are a viable op-tion for dwellings where there is no provi-sion for any type of 0ue, such as a 0at. Re-cent advances in LED technology havemeant that these types of appliances offer0ame-effects on par with their wood and gasburning counterparts, and thanks to their de-sign, many electric /res allow for the visualsto be enjoyed without the heat, for all year

round enjoyment. Premium brands offer ver-satile options, from authentic cast iron stovesto statement landscape /res with immersivemood lighting systems. Due to their lower heat output, inset

electric /res can be installed with plaster-board surrounds, making them easy to inte-grate into most rooms or living spaces,whether it’s a faux chimney breast andmantel or something more contemporary.Wall hung models present an even easieroption, and can make a great /nishing

touch to a feature wall–adding a visual focal point and depth, without additionalbuilding work. The best place to go for build-speci/c

advice regarding /replace options and installation requirements is your local expert retailer, who will have the knowledge to help you integrate a stove or /re into your project.

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Glass balconies provide high-end aesthetics

Neaco’s range of glass balconies has secured a specification at anotherprestigious apartment development. Located near York and surroundedby stunning scenery, the complex of 37 luxury properties features Julietbalconies and walk-on balconies with bespoke graphics on the glasspanels. A combination of minimalist design and durability has made thema popular choice to enhance the kerb appeal of high-end residentialdevelopments throughout the UK. Neaco’s National Sales Manager, PeterMelia, said: “Neaco has established an excellent presence in the residentialmarket with many housebuilders repeatedly specifying our glassbalconies. Their smoked or clear glass panels maximise the benefits ofsunlight and provide a more visually appealing alternative to the cage-likeappearance of meshed or railed balcony infills.” Comprising modularcomponents precision manufactured off site, Neaco’s balconiesprovide fast installation using an internal connection system thatrequires no welding for assembly. 162

Using I-Joists in place of solid timber joistsfor floor installations in domestichousing is now so commonplace as to

be unremarkable. A combination of lightweight, resistance to bending and dimensionalstability has made I-Joists a firm favourite withbuilders across the UK. And first choice amongstthe builders is the James Jones & Sons Ltd JJI-Joist, which is the UK market leader with anestimated 40 per cent market share.

What is less well known however is theversatility of JJI-Joists in being used for muchmore than just floor systems. JJI-Joists are now commonly used as wall studs where therange of depths available and 9mm web make them ideal where thermal efficiency and depth of insulation are paramount. A lot ofarchitects are turning to JJI-Joists whendesigning to Passivhaus standards for just these benefits.

JJi-Joists are also being increasingly used inroof structures as well. James Jones & Sonspioneered the Intelli-Roof concept over adecade ago; where cassette panels, formedusing JJI-Joists and OSB sheets, are used tocreate a fully insulated ‘room in a roof’. As thecassettes are craned into place in sections, theprocess of getting a watertight roof onto abuilding is much, much faster than conventionalconstruction methods – the record, using Intelli-Roof cassettes is seven house roofs in one dayon a site. Today the cassette roof principle hasbeen widely adopted, and not just for houses.JJI-Joist based cassettes are ideal where largerspans – up to 12 metres - are required, such asschools and leisure facilities.

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JJI-Joists offer the largest range of standardsizes on the UK market and come with full FSCand PEFC certification. For those designers andbuilders concerned about the carbon footprintof their project, uniquely JJI-Joist productionhas been independently audited to PAS 2050standards, meaning that James Jones is able toadvise the CO2E negative figure embodied inthe JJIs for every project. A typical three beddetached house from a mainstream builder willstore around 400kg of CO2E in the floor systemalone. The high grade solid timber flanges andOSB3 web mean that JJI-Joists are easy to workwith on site as you can nail and screw into theflange and service holes are easily cut in theweb itself.

But it’s not just the versatility and ease of usethat make JJI-Joists so popular. The joists aremanufactured in the UK at the James Jones’Forres plant. The plant has recently benefittedfrom over £4.5 Million investment, including anew high-speed finger-jointing line, resulting ingreater manufacturing capacity and flexibility

and the ability to meet the needs of customersmore efficiently. The JJI-Joist design andengineering teams are also based in Forres and,by working with the field based technical salesteam means that James Jones & Sons is able tooffer the best resourced support in the market.

The JJI-Joists themselves are sold through anetwork of distributors across the UK, as well asFrance and Benelux, all of whom have fullytrained staff and full access to the bespokeJames Jones Floormaster software which meansthey can give architects, engineers and buildersan optimum design solution for any project. Thesoftware is also fully BIM compatible if requiredfor larger buildings. To help customersJamesJones has produced a comprehensivetechnical manual which details layouts, fixingdetails and installation guides.

To find out more about using JJI-Joists in yourproject please visit the website.

01324 562241www.jamesjones.co.uk/ewp

JJI-Joists – the versatile answer for #oors, walls and roofs

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New ‘smart heat’ wood floor designs

Timbertherm is now available in over 20 finishes. Recently attractingcrowds at the Surface Design Show, Timbertherm features integral FarInfrared technology and conducts heat through built-in nano-carbonconductors. The all-in-one ‘smart heat’ solution provides a stylish – andcost effective – alternative to dual wood floor and underfloor heatingspecifications. It is simple to install, healthy and eco-friendly – andsuitable for new builds, renovations and retrofits. A high performanceengineered construction comprises eight individual layers; below the hardwood surface layer nano-carbon conductors are embedded into plywoodcore layers. Water resistant prefinishes, tested to IP65 (Ingress Protection),include matt, satin and gloss UV lacquer. The floor’s Far Infrared heatconductors warm to 26oc in less than five minutes. Like sunlight, the smartheat produced warms objects, rather than the air, minimizingtemperature fluctuations.

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Omnie heating in offices-to-flats conversion

The conversion of a former office property into half a dozen high specifica-tion apartments in the sought after Tooting district of South-West Londonhas featured the specification of a low profile underfloor heating systemfrom the range of OMNIE, as part of a space-saving building services strat-egy. The development in Althorp Road, SW17 Has been focused on a threestorey commercial unit which the contractors have successfully reconfig-ured to form six similar sized flats. While OMNIE’s design departmentprovide detailed layout drawings for the project, along with other compre-hensive technical guidance, all of the installation work has been carriedout by Locksbury Services Limited from Biggin Hill in Kent. LocksburyServices’ operatives installed the 35mm deep FoilBOARD panels across thebuilding’s existing sub-floor. Then 400 metres or more of the 16mm diame-ter heating pipes were pressed into the unique OMNIE multi-directionalchannel designs, which simplified the onsite installation eliminating theneed of assemble loop and straight panels, prior to being connected backto the OMNIE manifolds, which distribute the flow from the home’s boiler.While the slightly more complex Flat three required a six-portmanifold, the rest of the dwellings feature five-port versionssupplying primary water at 55°C to the different zones.

50 is the new 75

Attention all architects, developers and self-builders; 50 is the new 75!Historically, a traditional sand and cement screed is specified at 75mm thick over underfloor heating. Innovationshave meant that an anhydrite liquid screed can be laid at 50mm and special products as low as 40mm overunderfloor heating!This has meant many extra benefits for customers: A reduced screed depth improves drying times. If heated after 7days a 50mm screed can be ready to receive your final floor finish within 30 days!The 25mm reduction in screed depth means that this 25mm can be made up elsewhere with cheaper, morethermally beneficial materials such as floor insulation. A 50mm liquid screed will create a far more efficient floor;heating up and cooling down at a far quicker rate than a 75mm sand and cement screed.Finally, and most importantly, when using a liquid screed there will be no voids that restrict the transfer of heat tothe screeds’ surface, leading to customers benefitting from a floor that offers superior thermalconductivity and a perfectly level surface.

01743 343000 www.easyflow.org.uk

Engineered solutions are taking over

In an age when nearly all building products aremass-produced, natural timber has a uniqueposition in the industry. Timber is a naturalproduct and like all products of nature it is neitherconsistent nor guaranteed free of defects. Yettoday’s building industry expects high levels ofprecision and for structures to be right-first-time.Natural timber cannot deliver reliably on this.

Though natural wood is still used in many building applications,engineered alternatives are taking over both in the development of MMCsand in traditional roles: “Particleboard flooring has almost completelytaken over from sawn and planed floorboards,” commentsNorbord brand manager, David Connacher.

Underfloor heating ticks all the boxes!

When it comes to heating, there is nosingle off-the-peg solution that suits everysituation and it is no longer a case ofconsidering the individual components inisolation. Now the emphasis is on lookingat the whole project design and mixingand matching various systems to achieve

the most appropriate overall solution. Simple to install and control, UFHwastes no heat at ceiling level and frees up valuable wall space, providingcomplete design freedom. Gaia offers total solutions for any sized project.The long established Gaia solution approach is one that includes designand installation of wet and electric underfloor heating, along withcomprehensive specification advice.

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As Government and the wider house-building industry work towardsgreater energy ef/ciency in housing,

there has been a growing demand for prop-erties which make use of under0oor heat-ing and other intelligent heating products.That being said, the availability of retro/t-compatible products means there is stillsigni/cant scope for developers to improvethe energy ef/ciency of existing propertiesand, therefore, their desirability within the market. An understanding of the key considera-

tions surrounding smart heating controls inretro/t and new build projects can ensurethat the most appropriate solutions arespeci/ed, thus maximising the overall valueof the project and return on investment.With rapidly evolving legislation and

technology, the process for speci/cation canbe complicated. The key is to pinpoint theoptimal solutions to meet the unique de-mands of retro/t and new build projects,and to understand how to overcome them.

THE DEMAND FOR HEATING CONTROLSWhen discussing heating controls, the dif-ferences between retro/t and new buildprojects are signi/cant. While the majorityof the growth of the heating controls mar-ket is driven by increased demand for en-ergy ef/cient new builds, an importantshare of smart heating demand is still ex-pected to come from the retro/t market.This development has been attributed to agrowing tendency in times of economic un-certainty to renovate rather than buying anew property, the hope being that investingin the property will deliver /nancial re-wards further down the line.At the heart of this discussion is the drive

towards greater transparency around energyconsumption and energy ef/ciency, twotopics which continue to fuel demand forsmart controls. Smart controls are consis-tently making strides in functionality, af-fording end-users total control over a wholemanner of heating applications, from un-der0oor heating to radiators, at the click ofa button. The good news is that there is arange of solutions on the market which en-able property developers to pass on costsavings and provide greater control over

energy consumption to homebuyers.

UNDERFLOOR HEATINGWhere new build and retro/t projectslargely differ is in the 0oor construction,and the extent to which this will impact onthe installation process. For any buildingmore than twenty-years-old, this will most likely feature a joist made from solidtimber, requiring the use of spreader plates.At 1mm thickness, these lie under the /n-ished 0oor, be it 0oorboards or an alterna-tive. In a retro/t scenario an installer wouldlift up the existing /nished 0oor, exposingthe joist below, before installing thespreader plates on top of the joists, runningin the same direction. The 0oor would thenbe laid back on top. Conversely, an over/tsystem has a pre-grooved insulation boardof 25mm in thickness. Suitable for use inboth new build and retro/t applications, anover/t system is designed to be installed ontop of a /nished 0oor. This is only possible,however, if the design of the room can sup-port a small addition to the 0oor height. As-suming the additional 0oor height isn't aproblem, it eliminates the need for in-stallers to carry out additional work on the

existing 0oor, shortening the installationtime signi/cantly.In addition to satisfying the legal

requirements around sustainability, energyef/cient properties are more desirable as the energy-related running costs are in-evitably lower. From a housebuilding per-spective, such houses are signi/cantly eas-ier to sell. Under0oor heating eliminatesthe need for radiators, giving the home-owner and designer greater 0exibilityaround how space is used. Furthermore,spaces can be more easily customised as required.

LEGISLATION FOR NEW BUILDAs mentioned previously, new build proper-ties are subject to increasingly stringentlegislation around energy ef/ciency. For ex-ample, developers now need to be aware ofthe requirement for zonal controls in spacesexceeding 150m². The smart control market is growing rap-

idly and the ability to offer added-value so-lutions can provide a real source of compet-itive advantage and improve overallpro/tability for developers. Whether working on a retro/t or new

build project, it may seem that the two re-quire different levels of heating controls orunder0oor heating systems. However, whilethe installation may be different, the endresult doesn’t have to be. With technical ad-vice available from a leading manufacturer’ssupport team, developers can help mod-ernise Victorian homes and ensure that newbuilds are as ef/cient as possible, meaningthe end result of both a retro/t project andnew build can yield similar energy savings.

Toby Howard-Willis is technical sales managerat JG Speed�t

Toby Howard-Willis of JG Speed't explores some ofthe key considerations surrounding smart heatingcontrols and how they vary between retro't and new build projects.

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Kitchens & appliancesShaws of DarwenTel: 01254 775111 www.shawsofdarwen.com

Lighting & electricalMitsubishi ElectricTel: 01707 276100 www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

Natural stone landscaping productsJacksons FencingTel: 01233 750393 www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk

Natural Paving Products (UK) LtdTel: 0845 072 1150www.naturalpaving.co.uk

Plasterers & ceilings Plaster Ceiling Roses Tel: 0161 408 2882 www.plasterceilingroses.com

Pumping stationsJ T PumpsTel: 0844 414 5800www.jtpumps.co.uk

Rainwater productsAluminium RooCine ProductsTel: 0116 289 44 00 www.arp-ltd.com

Rainclear Systems LtdTel: 0800 644 4426 www.rainclear.co.uk

Yeoman RainguardTel: 0113 279 5854 www.rainguard.co.uk

Tools & equipmentTrend Machinery & Cutting ToolsTel: 01923 249911www.trend-uk.com

Timber productsHoppings Softwood Products PLC(Q-Products)Tel: 0800 849 6339www.hoppings.co.uk

Smoke & Bre protectionKidde Fire ProtectionTel: 0800 917 0722 www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

Sewage treatmentTT Pumps LtdTel: 01630 647200 www.ttpumps.com

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Stonework & masonryHaddonstone LtdTel: 01604 770711www.haddonstone.com

Sytex Uk LtdTel: 01483 234 885 www.sytex.co.uk

Safety & securitySafetyworks & SolutionsTel: 01487 841 400 www.safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk

Sprue Safety ProductsTel: 02477 717 700www.sprue.com

Professional servicesRenault UK LtdTel: 0844 335 0000 www.renault.co.uk

Robust Details Ltd (NHBC)Tel: 0870 240 8209 www.robustdetails.com

SkyTel: 020 7705 3000 www.sky.com

Product approval &inspectionBritish Board Of AgrementTel: 01923 665300www.bbacerts.co.uk

Power toolsRobert Bosch UK LtdTel: 01895 838847 www.boschprofessional.com

RooBng & claddingEurocladTel: 02920 790 722 www.euroclad.com

Eurocell ProBlesTel: 0300 333 6525 www.eurocell.co.uk

Freefoam Building ProductsTel: 01604 591 110www.freefoam.com

Kemper SystemTel: 01925 445 532www.kemper-system.com

Marley EternitTel: 01283 722588www.marleyeternit.co.uk

Monier RedlandTel: 08705 601000 www.monier.co.uk

National Federation of RooBng Contractors (NFRC)Tel: 020 7648 7663www.nfrc.co.uk

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