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APRIL 2015 ISSUE 127 ISSN 2058-2048

In This Issue: News Security CCTV

Corps Security Risks of E-Cigarettes Steelcase Washrooms

Refurbishment Interior Design Products & Services plus much more...

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News SIG steers new Urban Delivery Vehicle to advanced level of safety SIG

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SIG - one of Europe’s leading specialist suppliers to the construction, building and industrial markets - has taken the safety of Urban Delivery Vehicles (UDV) to a whole new level with the launch of its new vehicle. The new vehicle scheduled to be unveiled at the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety (CLOCS) progress event in London on 26th February 2015, boasts a unique panoramic window and new low-level entry cab that provides an unparalleled view of the critical nearside front of the vehicle, giving maximum visibility of vulnerable road users, such as cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. It is set to be on the road by mid-2015. Stuart Mitchell, SIG CEO said. “We’re very proud to introduce

this new vehicle into our fleet. As a responsible leading market supplier of materials to the construction industry, our commitment to health and safety is always our top priority.” For over three years, SIG has been specifying its vehicles with vulnerable road users in mind. Initial efforts were mainly focused on secondary vision aids, proximity sensors and warning signage, but in a bid to overcome the issue of primary vision for the driver, we have taken these new and innovative steps to design and build an urban delivery vehicle that provides the ultimate in visibility. Replicating the mainstay of SIG’s current fleet that comprises of circa 1,000 vehicles; the new advanced vehicle features a 26 tonne rigid curtainside with a truck-mounted forklift and comes complete with Mercedes Benz Econic 6x2 chasis. To further reduce blindspots, the vehicle will be also be fitted with SIG’s other standard safety features that include nearside proximity sensors, and side, rear and forward facing cameras that can display onto a monitor in the cab. The in-cab display also shows a directional view when the indicator or reverse gear is selected. Ian Wainwright, Head of Fleet and Freight at TfL, said: “HGVs, in their current designs, are disproportionately represented in cyclists fatalities but thankfully SIG’s innovation is a step towards safer roads. This demonstration of the industry’s appetite for increased fleet and freight road safety shows that by supporting other manufacturers and operators to follow suit, real progress can be made on London’s roads.”

Pictured; the new urban delivery vehicle from SIG that takes safety for vulnerable road users to a whole new level. The 26 tonne rigid curtainside with a truck-mounted forklift comes complete with Mercedes Benz Econic 6x2 chasis. For improved vision to the immediate front of the cab and the glass nearside door, a unique panoramic window that provides maximum visibility of the nearside front is featured in the low-level entry cab.

This latest development goes one step further in demonstrating SIG’s commitment to the company’s Zero-Harm policy that extends to employees, the industry and communities. Plus, with an ongoing partnership with CLOCS - the construction industryled initiative set up to protect vulnerable road users - the new vehicle design fully supports their goal of improving vehicle safety, addressing the safety imbalance, and encouraging wider adoption of best practice. For further information visit www.sigdistribution.co.uk or www.sigplc.com

Enistic shortlisted for Ashden Award Enistic

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Oxford-based energy management company Enistic has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2015 Ashden Awards. The Awards are a globally recognised measure for excellence in the field of sustainable energy and celebrate the organisations that Ashden considers to be leading the way in this field. Enistic is proud to be one of only eight UK organisations to be shortlisted. Enistic installs smart wireless metering hardware to keep track of energy use in a building, down to the level of individual plug sockets if needed. The data gathered is analysed and presented to clients in a web browser, allowing them to see opportunities to cut their energy use and their bills in real-time. Enistic already has over 200 clients, including universities, hospitals, schools and blue-chip companies, including many household names such as Pret a Manger, Airtricity, Honda, Fujitsu & Cambridge University. Darryl Mattocks, Managing Director of Enistic, said: "The Enistic team and I are delighted to be nominated for the prestigious Ashden Awards in recognition of our energy management work. "Efficient monitoring and targeting is essential to every successful energy management programme. Our systems offer realtime data and analysis for the most effective means of honing in on areas where energy is being wasted and where savings can be

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made. We are very pleased that our success in working with clients to help reduce energy consumption by up to 65% has been acknowledged by the Ashden Awards." Mike Pepler, Ashden's UK Awards Manager, said: "There's an often-used phrase: you can't manage what you don't measure. Keeping track of energy use is the first step to being able to reduce it, and Enistic provides an interesting combination of hardware and software to help its clients capture a lot of information about where their energy is being used. They can then go in and provide consultancy advice to help them understand how to reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions. "Enistic's engineering and sales staff are clearly very committed to the work and really believe in the product. I was impressed by the comprehensive range of metering products Enistic offers, and the capacity of the software to gather data from a range of different metering sources and then present the data to users in a format they can understand." The Ashden Award winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society on 11 June. Speakers at previous ceremonies have included Sir David Attenborough and HRH The Prince of Wales.

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News Saville breaks new ground on services Saville Audio Visual

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Systems integrator Saville Audio Visual has introduced a new portfolio of AV services, designed to help customers achieve maximum return on their audio visual investments. The portfolio comprises a comprehensive range of professional services - from systems design and project management to contract maintenance and managed video conferencing services in the cloud. The major new addition is a range of bespoke AV training courses, designed and delivered in partnership with training industry leaders N-vest. The initiative coincides with the publication of the latest edition of Communicate, the 136-page AV solutions brochure evolved from the Saville Catalogue, published annually since 1989. Speaking about the company’s decision to extend its existing operations in the AV industry’s service sector, Saville sales and marketing director Ed Everard explained: “We have just completed our most successful year of trading, but we see a further opportunity to help corporate, education and public sector users achieve full use and maximum ROI from their AV systems.” “It’s claimed that many AV and IT systems are only being used at around 30% of their capacity. We believe our unique resource of knowledge and experience can improve that - by delivering services of real value to customers at every level – and especially through professionally delivered product training.” N-vest managing director, Pip Thomas, supports his view: “Millions of pounds are wasted every year

on technology that is under-used or worse, not used at all. The success of any AV investment depends on end user buy-in and engagement, so we’re pleased to work with Saville to address this.” “Getting employees to embrace technology that changes their current working practices is challenging, but essential if the organisation is to benefit in real terms from its investment.” The Saville AV Services Portfolio is available to download at www.savilleav.com/portfolio. For a printed copy phone 0370 606 1100 or email [email protected].

Orient House goes “fat-free” thanks to Lanes Group Lanes Group

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One of the most sought after places to live in Manchester city centre has gone "fat free" thanks to expert help from Lanes Group drainage engineers. It is not about healthy bodies but healthy buildings, because Lanes was called in to clean over one kilometre of drainage pipes inside Orient House in Granby Row. Residents in the privately-rented apartments, in one of Manchester's most striking neo-classical buildings, had been experiencing some drainage problems. Orient House's owners, Greystar Holdings, called in the Lanes Manchester depot to investigate, and deliver a solution. A series of CCTV surveys found that the main problem was a build-up of fat in the foul drainage pipes which run through the nine-storey building to service the apartments. Lanes Area Development Manager Marvin Chambers said: "There is 800m of foul drainage pipe and 300m of surface water drainage pipe in Orient House, making up the building's water service arteries. "Much of the foul drainage is suspended from the ceiling in the underground car park. Because of the confined space, it has some sharp turns which create bottlenecks, where debris can collect, slowing down water flow. "This had led to a build-up of cooking fat in the pipes, which had reduced their operational diameter, in some places, to a fraction of what they should be." Cooking fat poured down sinks quickly sets hard in drains and, combined with other debris, builds up a solid mass - known as fat bergs. Lanes engineers had to access the pipes through 20 inspection hatches, and use a combination of drainage rods and water jetting to clean the pipes. Extra care had to be taken to protect vehicles in the car park

during the four day operation, which required temporary traffic controls. Marvin Chambers added: "Because the pipes were suspended and were jointed at corners, we also turned down the jetting power. "It was not a standard drainage clean and survey project, but not unusual for city centre residential buildings like this, especially ones that have been converted from commercial use." The Lanes team also CCTV drainage camera surveyed 11 vertical vent pipes, from roof to basement. One of Manchester's best known city centre locations had undergone a full drainage health check, and was left by Lanes fatfree and fighting fit.


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New solar trade body launched in Scotland STA Scotland

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A number of leading members of the Solar Trade Association (STA), which speaks on behalf of the UK solar energy industry, have launched a new Scotland branch. STA Scotland is set to become the leading voice for solar in Scotland, advising and developing policy with the Scottish Government and raising awareness of the benefits of solar. STA Scotland has been backed by a number of prominent figures in the energy industry, including Fergus Ewing, Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism in the Scottish Government. Commenting Mr. Ewing, Scottish Minister for Business Energy and Tourism said: “The launch of STA Scotland provides a valuable asset for Scotland as we work towards meeting our 2020 renewable energy target. STA Scotland will undoubtedly contribute to the Scottish Government’s target to generate the equivalent of 100% of Scotland’s electricity demand from renewable sources by 2020. Supporting solar energy is hugely important as it supports our economic strategy to work towards further social equality and the reduction in fuel poverty for the people of Scotland.” Scotland is already a strong advocate of solar with 35,000 homes and 600 businesses currently benefitting from solar technology. Scottish STA member, Forster Energy, was involved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, which boasts over 700 homes that have solar energy systems installed, with residents enjoying reduced energy bills. The Solar Trade Association estimates that there are 25,000 hectares of south-facing commercial rooftops in Scotland that could be put to use to generate clean, home-grown energy. John Forster, Chairman of Forster Energy, has been appointed as the Chair of the new body. John has considerable experience in the construction and solar energy industries. John Forster, Chair of STA Scotland, said: “I am thrilled to be leading STA Scotland. I currently sit on the STA UK Board and I am an active member of STA’s New Build Working Group. Striving

towards a more sustainable, green and energy efficient Scotland has been a passion of mine for a long time and I am delighted to be in a position to help make this happen. “Scotland has been a great supporter of solar energy and the launch of STA Scotland is testament to this. I am proud to be working alongside the industry’s finest, to deliver a future for Scotland that will be able to reap the benefits of solar energy.” The STA has already carried out a lot of work to promote solar in the UK, showing how solar could by 2030 produce enough energy to power the equivalent of 18 million homes and support almost 50,000 jobs across the British solar supply chain. STA analysis has shown that solar panels in Glasgow generate over 90% of the energy the same number of panels would produce in London, showing how strong the case for solar is here in Scotland. Paul Barwell, CEO of the Solar Trade Association, who was also present in Edinburgh for the first meeting of the body on Friday 20 March, said: “I’m delighted to launch STA Scotland which has been set up to give our member companies north of the border the support and clout to drive the agenda forward for both solar PV and solar thermal hot water heating. This has been driven by our members over the last 18 months and I am delighted to say that the STA is now able to use its in-house policy, communications and analysis resources to support this new group.”

End of an era is a new dawn for Saville Saville Audio Visual

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This month sees the publication of Communicate 2015 from Saville Audio Visual - a detailed, comprehensive compendium of the latest AV and unified comms technology including many case study examples of Saville projects completed over the past year. Developed from the original annual Saville catalogue, this 27th issue is aimed at end users in the corporate and the public sector. It addresses the growing significance of Microsoft Lync collaborative software and other cloud-based technology, with contributions from former BBC Dragon Piers Linney and AV industry guru Peter Lloyd. Significantly, this edition coincides with news of the imminent retirement of Saville sales and marketing director, Ed Everard after 45 years with the company. As the original instigator of the publication, he has been the driving force behind every edition and regards the latest issue as the best yet in terms of content, design and quality. Ed Everard said: “The pace of change in our evolving marketplace is now faster than ever and my aim has always been to hand over the reins with the company leading the industry. I’m proud that this latest edition does everything I had hoped for. It illustrates the impact of ‘meet-anywhere’ technology and demonstrates our growth as a key solutions provider”. Communicate 2015 introduces the latest AV and videoconferencing products from many of the world’s leading manufacturers plus a new portfolio of Saville services, including contract maintenance, cloud-based managed video services and bespoke training packages delivered in partnership with industry

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leader Nvest. Amongst new display products and digital signage technology, major investments in digital videowalls are highlighted, along with new Saville-branded interactive screens, custom-built furniture and professional audio systems. Communicate 2015 is available in hard copy, online or through the iTunes store for iOS devices. Visit www.saville-av.com/brochure www.saville-av.com, 0370 606 1100 , [email protected]


News Edmond Shipway celebrates MIPIM award sucess Edmond Shipway

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Edmond Shipway, is delighted to announce that its’ £250 million Center Parcs Woburn Forest scheme has been awarded Best Hotel and Tourism Resort at the 2015 MIPIM Awards. Now in its’ 27th year, the MIPIM Awards is an internationallyrenowned real estate competition held at MIPIM, the world’s property market, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The Awards honour the most outstanding and accomplished projects, either completed or planned, around the world. Acting as lead project manager, cost consultant and FF&E (furniture, fixes and equipment) procurement consultant for the Woburn Forest resort, Edmond Shipway played a key role in the successful delivery of this flagship scheme that has become the largest commercial leisure development in the UK. Located on a 365 acre site just off the M1 in Bedfordshire, the finished project comprises a total of 625 woodland lodges and a £35 million water park as well as a 75 bedroom hotel, spa facilities and an 800 delegate conferencing centre. The programme also involved the construction of numerous restaurants and retail outlets, plus the provision of a sports hall, four acre lake and extensive infrastructure works to make the woodland site accessible. Commenting on the award, David Stevenson, Managing Director of Edmond Shipway said: “We are absolutely delighted that Center Parcs Woburn Forest has been recognised by gaining such a high

profile award. It is a truly fantastic facility and as lead project manager, Edmond Shipway were instrumental in ensuring that it was completed on time and within budget. MIPIM is rightly regarded as the property showcase for the world and there can be no greater accolade than to be associated with a project that has been given such a prestigious award.”

Honeywell launches Touchpoint Pro Honeywell

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Honeywell Analytics Launches Next Generation Gas Safety Control Systems That Deliver Increased Flexibility and Accessibility Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the launch of Touchpoint Pro – a complete integrated gas and logic safety control system that delivers unrivalled flexibility and connectivity creating an industrial safety culture that is second to none. Representing the next evolution in industrial safety, Touchpoint Pro provides a platform that can adapt to any site requirement offering total flexibility, intuitive use and the ability to dramatically reduce ongoing costs. Touchpoint Pro is an ideal solution for small to midsized operations. Touchpoint Pro’s flexible architecture enables the exact system to be built to customer requirements — optimising operations and cost. Thanks to a unique modular approach, Touchpoint Pro is the only control solution that enables the customer to build a centralised system, distributed system or a combination — all with the same components. The unique architecture of Touchpoint Pro can significantly reduce cabling costs and installation time and is easily expanded or integrated into an emergency gas shutdown system. “Touchpoint Pro can save customers as much as 50%* on the total cost per channel when you factor in all of its cost-saving aspects, including equipment, installation and cabling,” said Andrew Thompson, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Analytics EMEA. “This makes it a highly attractive solution for today’s cost-conscious customer.” Touchpoint Pro delivers maximised system uptime with 24/7 operational availability. It is the only control system in its class to offer a Web server interface, which allows gas status, data, event history and more to be monitored away from the intuitive touchscreen panel — and even remotely from the site. Low cost, end to end testing of the entire system can be carried out by a one man walk test using a mobile device. At the heart of Touchpoint Pro is the central controller that can be mounted in either a rack or cabinets. It features an intuitive touchscreen interface for easy system setup and complete, at-a-glance visibility of system status. The central controller also includes a preloaded sensor catalogue, which contains a complete listing of gas

detectors from Honeywell, each with recommended settings for a simple three stage setup. Bespoke systems including up to 64 inputs in total from toxic and flammable gas detectors as well as flame detectors and manual call points; digital and relay outputs can be created using Touchpoint Pro’s unique plug in input/output modules. Maintenance is made hassle free through Touchpoint Pro’s easy plug in input/output modules and din power and communications rail. System upgrade and service is accomplished without the need to power the system down as new modules are simply plugged in maintaining system uptime. Touchpoint Pro’s self healing network ensures a faulty module will not stop the system monitoring a site, securing safety and compliance. For more information on this product please visit: www.honeywellanalytics.com or call: +800 333 222 44 (freephone).


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News Cleansafe completes sports club recovery after “tsunami flood” Cleansafe

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CleanSafe Services has completed a major flood recovery exercise at a private sports and fitness club where a pipe burst allowing a third of the water in the club’s swimming pool to empty into the basement. More than 200,000 litres of water drained from the 20 metre swimming pool at the Charing Cross Sports Club in Hammersmith, West London, in a matter of minutes. CleanSafe, a leading emergency cleaning specialist with branches in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh, put in place a range of flood damage restoration measures at the club, on the site of Charing Cross Hospital. The whole emergency clean-up and recovery process took 10 weeks to complete. Club Manager Tom Canning said: “CleanSafe’s response has been impressive. Such a critical failure is the nightmare scenario for any sports facility managing a swimming pool. Getting in expert help quickly was key to our recovery. “The flood was like a tsunami. Our basement was waist-high in water within minutes. The club’s electricity control panel was submerged, so we lost power, which meant the club had to close temporarily. “The flood recovery firm our insurance company appointed was clearly not up to the job, so I contacted CleanSafe very late on Friday night. They had a team on site, with all the equipment they needed early the next morning.” CleanSafe used a jet vacuumation tanker to remove the water. Because the water contained treatment chemicals, it had to be treated as contaminated, so was disposed of at an authorised waste site. The flood recovery process was managed by CleanSafe Account Manager Colin Williams. He said taking decisive action, based on sound technical knowledge, is vital for flood damage restoration to work. He added: “Reconnecting electricity was critical. Because of the built up location, with a hospital and homes nearby, we had to obtain a temporary supply from the grid, not use generators. Once power was back on, after three weeks, the club could partially reopen.” CleanSafe follows a rigorously-tested approach to flood recovery in buildings,

incorporating the latest innovations as they are developed. With standing water in the club’s basement cleared, all surfaces, including pipework and machinery, were sanitised by being wiped down to prevent mould growth. The basement was then treated with a deodorising agent, to neutralise unpleasant smells, which was particularly important to maintain a pleasant environment for club members. The dry-out was completed with dehumidifiers and air blowers over a period of two months – up to 10 of each deployed at the height of the process. Colin Williams said: “Swimming pool water contains chlorine and acids that could have damaged the fabric of the building. So the drying process had to be very closely monitored. “Also, drying has to be done at a speed that not so fast that it causes cracking of walls and floors, but not so slow that it can lead to mould growth. “Our priority with flood recovery work, like this, is to get our clients fully back up and running as fast as possible, in a way that best protects their commercial interests, both in the short and longterm.” Tom Canning said: “Having CleanSafe on our team helped us to plan our recovery with confidence. We could advise our 2,500 members with certainty, minimising their anxiety and the long-term negative impact of a catastrophic event. “We were able to open some services three weeks after the flood, and complete the recovery in less than three months, which is a remarkable team effort. CleanSafe’s contribution has been pivotal.” For more information: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0800 998 1196 Website: www.cleansafeservices.co.uk

ICON boosted by aqyisition of SPS Event Tech ICON

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ICON is pleased to announce the acquisition of SPS Event Tech Ltd (“SPS”), which further strengthens and complements its ability to bring brands to life. SPS provides considerable capability in delivering branded solutions for retail environments, events and exhibitions, from creative development and visualization through to 3D construction. Having worked closely together for several years, the acquisition provides significant opportunities for sales growth and strengthens ICON’s overall proposition. “We’re delighted to welcome SPS into the wider ICON business,” commented Alastair Bewick, ICON’s CEO. “We have worked with SPS for several years and their capability in 3D design, production and delivery enhances ICON’s core offering of bringing brands to life, across all of our markets. Above all, we share the same ethos in our approach to delivering outstanding branded experiences for our clients”. 8

Paul Tanswell, Director of SPS Event Tech continues: ‘We’re excited to be joining ICON. The structure and support they provide will give us a great springboard to grow the business, both nationally and internationally. We look forward to integrating our technical and visual services into the ICON offering, enabling the expanded business to support clients with an even wider range of end-to end solutions.’


News New group launched addresses barriers to sustainability success Minimise Group

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A new sustainability organisation, Minimise Group, launched 5th March 2015. Minimise Group will create and implement sustainability strategies that help organisations improve financial performance and help meet corporate, environmental and legislative targets. The Group provides a complete range of integrated and complementary sustainability technologies, products and services, including energy efficiency, energy generation, water management, sustainability consulting and project financing. This integrated approach also addresses the issue of incompatibility between different suppliers and systems, which can often derail sustainability programmes, resulting in reduced efficiencies, programme delays and disappointing ROI or increased payback periods Minimise Group is part of APC Technology Group plc, a 33-yearold AIM listed public company. The Group comprises of three wellestablished businesses within APC Technology Group and two newly formed subsidiaries. The three existing businesses, whose clients include Morrisons, Royal Mail, Canary Wharf and ISS Facilities Management are: Minimise Energy – the original sustainability business within the Group, offering innovative energy efficiency technologies to help organisations achieve on-going energy reduction goals. These include LED lighting (design, supply and installation), energy monitoring and reporting, contactless power systems and optimisation for electric motors, gas and electric boilers and air-conditioning systems. Minimise Solutions – a strategic consultancy and advisory service helping organisations to develop sustainability models, meet reduction targets and comply with legislation. Minimise Finance – delivering tailor-made financing options to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy schemes from identified savings. Launched today as part of the Group is Minimise Generation. Minimise Generation optimises businesses’ energy generation using renewables. Through this they help customers drive operational savings, increase energy self-sufficiency while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and helping to meet carbon reduction targets. Minimise Generation is technology neutral, offering solutions ranging from PV, Solar thermal, PV-T, heat pumps, energy storage, biomass and combined heat and power. The company will be led by newly appointed Anthony Morgan who will take the role of Head of Minimise Generation. The final subsidiary within the new Minimise Group is Minimise Water. Minimise Water provides water management services through Green Compliance, a market leading water management company bought by APC Technology Group plc in 2014. The company provides a complete range of water management and air hygiene technologies and services, which help organisations to cut the cost of

compliance while reducing operating costs. Additional complimentary products and services will be launched under the Minimise Water brand in the future. Each subsidiary within the Group will operate as an individual business, delivering optimum results within its own area of expertise. However, the new Group approach will ensure that clients who need broader sustainability strategies with implementation from a single source can now access an integrated solution where both technologies and programmes will be compatible. Mark Robinson, CEO of APC Technology Group plc, said: “Sustainability companies have traditionally promised much but have often focused on a individual area of operation. While this has delivered technology innovations, it has become clear that a comprehensive, single source offering is needed to maximise the financial and environmental benefit to a client’s business. “APC Technology Group plc had within its stable three well performing sustainability companies that were increasingly working together to deliver broader, integrated solutions. By bringing these closer together, and extending the remit with new Group companies, we are maintaining an ethos of innovation but also focusing on delivering sustainable business models that make a difference to business performance. That’s an exciting prospect for us – and for our customers.” Andrew Shortis, Managing Director of Minimise Group, added: “It’s clear to us that customers are frustrated with the incompatible elements of some sustainability programmes and are in need of complete and flexible solutions that can be implemented quickly and effectively. By bringing our companies together as one Group and offering solutions that cover strategy, finance, compliance, design, technologies, installation and ongoing monitoring, we are removing this frustration.” Concluding, Andrew Shortis said: “We have expertise across the full sustainability spectrum and will always address the business case first, with the environmental benefits coming as a natural by-product. Our newly formed Group is already advising clients on a wide range of legislative issues, including compliance with ESOS, the governments Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme. ” For more information, visit www.minimisegroup.com

Survey results show timber engineering manufacturers need to adopt BIM Wolf Systems

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That was the message given to Wolf Systems by architects, engineers and specifiers at Ecobuild 2015. At the event, the company conducted a Survey to assess the importance of BIM to the timber engineering industry. Of those who took part in the survey, 72 per cent anticipated using BIM on a project in the next 12 months, while 79 per cent believed that seeing more timber engineering manufacturers adopt BIM would benefit their businesses. Most participants stated that collaboration was the most important aspect of BIM, while Revit is the most widely used BIM platform with 31 per cent using the tool. Finally, 57 per cent believed that BIM would be essential to how their businesses worked within five years. Speaking about Ecobuild, Karl Foster, sales and marketing director of Wolf Systems, said: “With a dedicated BIM zone, Ecobuild gave us the perfect opportunity to speak to architects,

engineers and specifiers and find out their views on BIM. “Most of the respondents genuinely believe BIM will be an essential part of their business within a few years and they are actively looking for their suppliers of timber engineering products to be using BIM. However, most felt that knowledge would be the major barrier to adoption, so the industry certainly needs to address this through training.

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Security Sponsored by Selectamark PLC - www.selectadna.co.uk

Anchor guard for the future by securing Gold award The Anchor Security Services business of Anchor Group Services is pleased to announce that following its most recent bi-annual audit it has retained its Guarding Gold approval from the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). This commendation by the NSI marks an important milestone for Anchor and makes it the only security supplier with offices based in North Wales to be certificated to the Gold standard. Anchor is an all-service provider, which includes Security, Cleaning, Mobile Patrols, Parking Management and Reactive and Planned Property Maintenance. Its Guarding Gold approval covers the provision of Mobile Patrol Services, Static Site Guarding Services, Keyholding and Alarm Response services, CCTV monitoring services, Security screening and trained personnel to conduct CCTV monitoring services. The company is based in Ewloe, North Wales. As well as its being ideally positioned for Wales, this enables the company to have forged close links with Chester and the North West of England, and have easily-accessible support operations in place across the UK. The NSI is recognised as the leading certification body for the security industries in the UK. For over 40 years, it has helped businesses and homeowners provide high-quality audits of home security, business security and fire safety service companies. The Gold Standard awards assure anyone who employs NSI-approved companies that their contractors will work to the highest industry standards and that they operate a Quality Management System to ISO 9001, which means there is a requirement for continual business improvement. As part of its certification, Anchor will be listed in the NSI Directory, which details all the companies which have successfully achieved NSI certification. NSI operates a two-tier awards system, which allows companies the flexibility to grow and develop their businesses, whilst committing to the assurance of NSI assessment and certification. Andrew Harper, Anchor’s chief executive, is satisfied that Anchor Groups’ award is well earned: “We’re very pleased to have been designated as a Guarding Gold-level provider of Guarding services. Anchor prides itself on giving its customers value for money and a top quality service. We know that NSI is more than thorough in its auditing and its codes of practice are both relevant and rigorous. The fact that we can say that we are the only Guarding Gold security company with offices based in North Wales, provides us with significant competitive edge against other security providers.” Anchor Group Services was established by Andrew Harper, chief executive, almost 30 years ago and has evolved to meet its clients’ ongoing requirements. Initially set up as a Security company, Anchor Group Services can now offer its clients an industry-leading one-stopshop for soft-service delivery. Anchor Group Services’ structure is designed to enable the separate services to work together, while also allowing each service to perform to a consistently high level individually. www.anchorgroupservices.co.uk.

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CCTV Norbain Introduces The World’s Smallest Ever 5MP Fisheye Network Camera from VIVOTEK

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the high-performance yet low-profile VIVOTEK FE8180. This tiny camera has a diameter of only 90mm and can be mounted directly on the wall to capture 180° panoramic views, or on the ceiling for a 360° surround view, with zero blind-spots. A single FE8180 can easily do the job of three to four standard CCTV cameras, dramatically reducing the cost of ownership, whilst blending in with any interior or exterior.

Vista Enhances And Improves Popular VK2 IP Range Of Cameras

Vista have now launched their updated VK2 IP PTZ range to include the VK2-1080XPTZF standard dome, VK21080XVRDPTZF vandal resistant dome and the all new VK21080XIRPTZF dome with built in zoom tracking IR illumination. Customers will also benefit from an improved specification of the existing PTZ domes to include new features such as 4 alarm inputs in the dome head and 60ips which will improve the quality of images of fast moving objects. In addition to this increased image quality, the introduction of Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR) also helps to improve image detail in scenes with extreme lighting conditions. Key features include: 100m zoom tracking IR illumination for quality images both during the day and at night (VK2-1080XIRPTZ)

The FE8180 offers various display layouts, including original surround view, panoramic view and regional view to suit a variety of applications. In addition, in both the panoramic and regional viewing modes, users can utilise the ultra-smooth ePTZ function to easily zoom in and focus on a region of interest. The new cutting-edge pixel calculation function helps the user to ensure the image quality of a desired area.

4 alarm inputs in the camera head, making integration into alarm activated systems much simpler Impressive 60ips @ 1080p for excellent image quality of fast moving objects Inclusion of DWDR for improved image details in scenes with extreme lighting conditions

Key features include: 5MP CMOS sensor

Exceptional 30:1 zoom lens included for even longer distance viewing

30ips @ 1080p full HD Fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view and 360° surround view WDR enhancement for superior visibility in extremely bright and dark environments Built-in memory card for on-board storage For more information, please speak with your Norbain Account Manager, or contact us at [email protected], or 0118 912 5000. For the latest news and events, please follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/norbain

High powered PoE injector for single cable installation Bob Forehand, Vista Product Manager, comments “This rangewide upgrade reflects Vista’s philosophy of providing functionally rich IP products that are both reliable and simple to install. These models further increase the variety of options available to customers and, as with the rest of the range, offer excellent picture quality under a wide variety of conditions.” For more information please contact us on 0118 912 5000 or email [email protected].

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Security breaches peak in Spring >> Incidents increase 46 per cent between winter 2013/14 and spring 2014 >> Arrests more than double in the spring months, compared to winter Springtime is not all sunshine when it comes to security, warns Farsight Security Services. The remote monitoring station’s statistics have revealed a peak in security breaches in March, April and May 2014. More than double the number of arrests occurred in spring 2014 compared to winter 2013/14. In total the number of incidents raised was 46 per cent higher in spring compared to winter, resulting in an average of two incidents per site during the spring months. Arrest rates in spring remained at a peak in comparison to summer 2014 as arrests dropped by 75 per cent in June, July and August.

challenges. “For example, with the peak in incidents, in spring it’s worrying to see false alarms occur because of minor things like fast growing foliage obstructing cameras. “The statistics show that sites cannot afford to take risks with false alarms. Spring is a great opportunity for security installers to promote their maintenance services. “Beyond that, the high number of incidents annually highlights security systems as a necessity. Each of the incidents recorded could potentially have cost the site owner thousands of pounds if they had not invested in 24/7 remote monitoring.” An incident is when a suspicious activity has been observed, either when a crime has taken place or when the activity could lead to a crime.

Malcolm O’Shea Barnes, senior operations manager at Farsight, explains: “With arrests and incidents peaking in the spring months, now is the time to be assessing security needs.” However, the Farsight statistics show, on average, sites received more than six incidents each throughout 2014. Malcolm says: “Of course, security needs to be a year round priority. Sites will see each season present different security

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Corps Security makes its tender process carbon neutral

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security solutions, has announced that from the beginning of March 2015 its entire tendering process will be carbon neutral. This is the latest initiative in the company’s ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, which monitors the impact that its operations have on the environment and develops ways to minimise their effects. By calculating the amount of paper used, the kilowatts of energy expended to print documents and other materials, the weight of the paper and its cost to manufacture, as well as other subsidiary factors, Corps Security will be able to work out the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it has produced for each tender submission. Once this figure is established, the company will then pay for trees to be planted in the UK to offset these emissions as part of a Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) project. With a firmly established sustainability based agenda, Corps Security has a detailed environmental policy document, which describes its responsibilities to the environment. The company takes every conceivable precaution to ensure that it operates in a responsible manner and its activities have been ‘rubber stamped’ through certification to ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS).

Certification means that Corps Security systematically reduces any harmful effects it has on the environment by developing processes to lower energy, reduce waste and pollution, and mitigate the risk of emergency situations. A statement outlining the fact that its tender process is carbon neutral will now form part of each document sent to a prospective client. It explains how Corps Security’s actions will not only offset any CO2 emissions but also provide and maintain wildlife habitats, support biodiversity and enhance the UK’s landscape. During trials of the scheme carried out in late 2014, feedback was unanimously positive and highlighted the value placed on this type of initiative amongst those procuring security services. Corps Security’s Chief Executive, Peter Webster, commented, ‘As a business we always aim to exceed expectations and this also extends to our CSR activities. Tree planting is a great way to offset the carbon footprint we create during the tender process and forms part of our long-term objective to make our entire operation carbon neutral and protect our natural environment.’ For further information please contact Corps Security on 0800 0286 303 or E: [email protected]

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Risks of E-Cigarettes

Is your organisation facing up to the RISKS of E-Cigarettes? With the increased popularity of the E cigarette there are many aspects to consider whether your organisation permits or prohibits their use.

Jalite the world leader in photoluminescent technology has incorporated the HSSA standardised graphical symbol to produce the below product offering:

The smoking ban has now been in force since July 2007 and the E cigarette has been gaining popularity ever since. Many have concerns over the unregulated design and manufacture of the multitude of electronic nicotine delivery systems available. These concerns are both health and safety related.

These signs are designed to help you instruct and inform employees / visitors of your electronic cigarette policy. With the added benefit of Jalite AAA photoluminescent material these signs are visible in both normal and power-loss (blackout) situations, so you can rest assured the safety message is always clear with Jalite.

Due to the unregulated nature ‘safety issues’ have been attributed to the start of over 100 fires caused by the E cigarette charging equipment, some organisations now prohibit the use of charging via USB computer ports. The Health and Safety Signs Association have been working to develop standardised graphical symbol for the E cigarette. With the objective of creating a harmonious signing system which gives clear instruction of an organisations E cigarette policy.

Contact us to discuss your electronic cigarette sign requirements: JALITE PLC E: [email protected] W: www.jalite.com T: 01268 242300 F: 01268 274148

Some points to consider: Does the E cigarette fit with your corporate image? Does it look professional to have employees using these devices in the general work place? OR have you designated a specific area for this activity? Are you comfortable with the fire risk attributed with the charging of these devices? What are the health risks? Whatever stance you decide to take the HSSA has standardised the following graphical symbol(s) to provide sign manufacturers and designers with a unified approach to electronic cigarette policy:

Safe Condition: Electronic cigarettes permitted.

Prohibition: Electronic cigarettes prohibition.

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British business facing a challenge to break through the distance barrier Making distance disappear is fast becoming a major challenge for businesses operating across multiple locations. Despite advances in technology, office workers are still complaining about dysfunctional technology when trying with work colleagues based elsewhere. Recent research from Steelcase, the world leader in the provision of high performance workplace solutions, found that one of the consistent problems distributed teams face is presence disparity. Bostjan Ljubic, vice president Steelcase UK and Ireland said: “We all know what it is like to be physically present at a meeting. But when we work remotely we don’t have the same experience as the people who are in the room together. Not only is the experience different when we are remote, sometimes it is just plain bad. Presence disparity is more than just an annoyance, as it can undermine the benefits of having a diverse, distributed team as well as hurt productivity.” Steelcase research shows: 71 % have experienced one or more problems when working remotely 29% of workers who regularly use phone and video conferencing say they have intentionally or unintentionally left out a colleague 56% report at least one or more of these distractions When the reality of presence disparity isn’t addressed, the overall collaboration experience can easily become unpleasant and taxing, with participants feeling strained physically, cognitively and emotionally. Meanwhile, as the pace of work has intensified, people often find themselves in a “mixed presence” work mode—they are physically present in one conversation, while being virtually present in another often texting, emailing and posting etc. Distractions abound, work-flow gets bottlenecked and misunderstandings, misinterpretations and conflicts escalate. As chaos and frustration ensue, progress slows or gets totally derailed. Steelcase reveals that although many organisations offer video conferencing at boardroom level, they don’t realise the need to design spaces and video experiences that are easy to use, available to a wider range of staff and which successfully recreate the experience of being together. Bostjan Ljubic, continues: “Businesses need to offer workers a level of technology that the smart phone generation has become used to but in a corporate setting.

“Steelcase research and designers have partners in order to create collaboration destinations. These spaces have been designed for distance collaboration and to support workers before, during and after a collaboration session. They also allow people to assemble information, change posture and see participants eye-to-eye, as well as taking lighting, camera and microphone placement into consideration.” Understanding the tension of being a distributed team leads to an understanding of the design opportunities. Among the insights derived from Steelcase’s research into distribution teams are six concepts for consideration: Consider camera and microphone placements carefully. Develop a layout that allows all users to be on camera and clearly audible. Create zones that allow people to move fluidly between group work and privacy. Designing the environment to encourage movement and a range of postures so that participants can stay energised and engaged. Think about both sides of the experience. Provide similar environments in all locations, equipment with the same level of tools and technology controls. Consider how the space can help build trust. For instance, just outside the team room – a continuously open real-time video connection that acts like an open window between two locations – can help promote social exchange as people come and go. Plan for a range of team sizes and videoconference exchange. www.steelcase.com

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Baby changing in the Gents loo - the time is now! Many dads have already experienced issues trying to find changing facilities when out and about with their children, we live in an age when more dads are taking care, stay at home dads who are the full time carers while mum is at work or dads just taking out the kids at the weekend and same sex parents. People's lives have changed but the facilities are somewhat lacking in support for the changes in lifestyle. Following a recent experience by celebrity Ashton Kutcher, while out with his 5-month-old daughter, Wyatt Isabelle, he went on to publicise his issue with a lack of facilities in male toilets on his facebook page and has, by doing so, brought the issue to the fore and his comments have been widely publicised in the US. Research by a UK-based commercial and domestic cleaning company has found widespread support among both mums and dads for equal facilities in toilets run both by councils and retailers. The ContractCleaning.co.uk company says that changing attitudes mean that the job of changing baby's soiled nappies is no longer the sole domain of the mother, and considerate businesses should also be making allowances for single dads and 'unconventional' families. "Ashton Kutcher may be your idea of a pampered Hollywood star, but he's made a valid real-world point," says Contract Cleaning spokesperson Mark Hall. "And our research shows that it's something that dads and put-upon mums would like to see." In the wake of Kutcher's comments, ContractCleaning.co.uk went out and spoke to real mums and dads about babychanging facilities when out-and-about around town – in shops, restaurants, cafes, libraries, town halls, and – of course – public toilets. 98% of mothers said they would like to see equal facilities in both men's and women's toilets The other 2% said they wouldn't trust their husband to do a decent job of changing a nappy on their own 78% of dads would like to see baby changing equipment in gents' toilets 22% said they were opposed to equal facilities 52% of dads said they had used disabled toilets to change baby 2% of dads said they had sneaked into a ladies' toilet to change a baby's nappy "The support is definitely there, not to mention the desperate ends some men have to go through to change a nappy," ContractCleaning.co.uk 's Mark Hall says. "Both mums and dads say it's something they need in their everyday lives." New dad Trevor told ContractCleaning.co.uk: "I'm sick of having to duck into the disabled loos to change Bryony. And when we come out, I get the skunk-eye from the people waiting because I'm clearly abled-bodied." Mum Cathy said: "It's always my turn when we're out shopping. I spend ten minutes wrestling with nappies and a changing bag, while he's busy scrolling through Facebook on his phone. Not fair." Brian, whose two children are now out of nappies told us: "I work shifts, so I have the kids during the day a lot. I had to trek to the one department store in town which had a changing table blokes could use. It was a disaster when they closed."

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However, there was also an air of distrust from one mum: Vanessa, who has a three-month-old called Thomas said: "How do we know they're not there already and he hasn't told me? I wouldn't put it past him – how would I even know without going in to check myself?" ContractCleaning.co.uk also found opposition to male toilet baby-changing facilities, especially among older generation men, who variously commented that nappy-changing was "the woman's job", or "that's the last thing I want to see when I'm using the toilet." Hall says that's a reflection of out-dated attitudes that are slowly by surely dying out in British society. "While some say it's 'women's work', what about single dads? What about twofather families? And of course, what about granddad looking after the little one for the day? "Britain's family life is as diverse as ever, and that means a need for diverse, equal facilities." ContractCleaning.co.uk says that some retailers have already bowed to demand, and have baby facilities in both ladies' and gents' toilets. Swedish company Ikea comes in for praise with changing tables in all toilets. The simple addition of a fold-away baby changing table which takes up little space would be an option in the majority of cases however we may even go further and suggest that a separate baby changing room for all to use would be a more modern way forward, whilst the latter is impractical in most cases to add to existing premises it should be a serious consideration for new developments as the issue won't be going away – it will in fact become more of an issue as time goes on if we don't react correctly today.

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Design & Contract Interiors assist in redesign of London Bar Bespoke contract furniture suppliers Design and Contract Interiors has assisted in the re-creation of a popular London bar, restaurant and entertainment spot. The Exhibit Bar in Balham, having been running for 15 years, re-opened its doors at the beginning of 2015 following a complete redesign and refurbishment. Design and Contract Interiors supplied a mix of brand new furniture including dining tables and banquette seating, as well as reupholstering second hand dining chairs and bar stools to match the design scheme of the new interior setting. Tim Weatherhead, a joint owner of the Exhibit Bar, commented, “I created and managed all of the design work myself and therefore had a clear vision of what I wanted to achieve. I must say that the end results have far exceeded my expectations and this would not have stools, also reupholstered by Design and Contract Interiors. Over 25 metres of new freestanding banquette seating was upholstered in Sunbury sable green Torino Tuscan leather to be used for both dining and socialising purposes. The sofa style chairs create comfortable seating for customers whilst also co-ordinating with the overall theme of the bar. Tim Weatherhead commented again, “I really am pleased with how well Design and Contracts were able to meet the specific requirements of my designs and how well the furniture creates the perfect atmosphere for the new era of the Exhibit Bar.” With over 27 years in the industry, Design and Contract Interiors has manufactured, sourced and supplied bespoke furniture to cafes, restaurants, hotels, pubs, night clubs, bars and office break out areas, working closely with designers and clients to provide solutions to co-ordinate with the design of the setting. been the case without the excellent service from the Design and Contract Interiors team, as well as their extensive help and support throughout the whole process.” Housed inside a restored industrial storage unit, the art-inspired bar and restaurant has many function rooms including a cinema and art gallery to form a creative social setting. The new interior of the Exhibit Bar displays monotone colours and regular patterns which are reflected in many aspects of the furniture supplied by Design and Contract Interiors. Over 50 brand new square dining tables with a polished ebony or white lime wash finish have been placed throughout the bar and restaurant to create a mosaic effect, accompanied by 130 bespoke refurbished dining chairs. The retro chairs were reupholstered with Kirby District Gold and District Havana fabric, an iconic pattern commonly associated with the District line underground tube seating. This patterned fabric is widely used across the bar, and included on eight second hand retro bar

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A Welsh company’s innovative £300,000 revamp of Bristol Airport’s former terminal reception space, featuring suspended sections of reclaimed aircraft, has been shortlisted for an industry award. Interior fit-out specialists, Beacons Business Interiors (Bbi), was appointed to transform the 750 square-metre reception space into a fresh and modern environment. The project has since been shortlisted for a Design Through Innovation Award at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors South West Awards. The design brief was to incorporate a strong sense of the building’s aviation history, as well as create a high-impact first impression for visitors. Bbi spent nearly a year working closely with the team at Bristol Airport and Tobia Design to refine the design concept, proposing a light, airy and modern space complete with dramatic bespoke art installations made from sections of reclaimed aircraft. Bbi sourced reclaimed aircraft parts including wing tips and sections of fuselage from Cirencester Airport, and then transported them 86 miles to a factory in Aberdare. Bbi’s skilled craftsmen then spent 10 weeks renovating the parts to pristine condition suitable for display. The wing tips were installed with lighting and suspended from the atrium ceiling, and seating from inside the planes was placed in the reception area. A welcome desk and coffee table were created from former engine intake cowls mounted with plate glass, and panels of the fuselage were mounted onto walls to create innovative lighting features throughout the space.

The project will now be visited by an independent RICS judging panel, with the winner being announced at the RICS South West Awards ceremony in Bristol on 15 May. If successful in its category, Bbi will go on to compete for the prize of Project of the Year. Andy Graham, group executive chairman at Bbi, said: “The renovation of Bristol Airport’s former terminal has been an exciting project for our team, who have pushed creative and strategic boundaries to the next level. “From sourcing the aircraft parts, to working while the terminal was open, this project has presented a number of challenges we’ve never faced before. I am very proud of the team for delivering a solution that exceeded the client’s expectations and delighted visitors and users of the space, in a way that ensured the absolute minimum disruption to the day-to-day use of the terminal. “The success of this project has strengthened our close working relationship with Bristol Airport, and Bbi has since been engaged to complete further renovation works on site.” Bbi is currently working to refurbish the bar area in the airport’s main departure lounge; a project worth £280,000 that is due to be completed in March 2015. Josh Hodder, project coordinator at Bristol Airport, said: “Bbi’s response to our brief perfectly communicated our vision and the team overcame any obstacles with ease. The installation process was carefully managed and the final result is fantastic, creating just the kind of ‘wow factor’ we were looking for.

Bbi also installed high-specification flooring throughout the reception to cope with the high volume of footfall, and a commercial kitchen to create a café and informal meeting area.

“The design has transformed the space into a fresh and exciting building that staff can be proud of and visitors can enjoy.”

This was the second project that Bbi has completed for Bristol Airport, following the successful redesign of its control centre in 2013.

Bbi provides facilities support services, including interior design, mechanical and electrical design, space planning, project management and a large range of products to a number of highprofile corporate clients including Admiral, Balfour Beatty Workplace, SunGard, Mitel Networks, Interserve, GSK, Babcock International and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. The company, located in Brecon, Gloucester and London, currently employs more than 50 full-time staff, and last November celebrated its 25th year in business.

As well as the challenge of sourcing, transporting and repairing the airplane parts used in the design, Bbi also had to complete the work while the terminal remained open. The team worked in phases in order to complete the nine-week installation with minimal disruption to airport staff and visitors; ensuring each section was fully completed before commencing on the next phase.

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Nationwide Conquers the Country

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Jack McAvoy (27 years), a Working at Height Specialist window cleaner with Nationwide Window Cleaning Ltd, has won the top national Award in the 2015 programme organised by the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC), the profession’s trade body. Jack, who has been a window cleaner for 11 years, 7 with Nationwide, was awarded the highly coveted and contested FWC ‘Employee of the Year 2015’ Award from hundreds of nominations. The FWC said that Jack was “The cream of a very talented professional crop.” Working for Nationwide Window Cleaning in the South Eastern Region, Jack has worked on many of the tallest and most prestigious buildings including The British Museum, Imperial College and Heathrow Airport; using a range of window cleaning techniques from Cradles and Bosun’s Chair to High Level Access Machinery. Judging was based on individual qualifications and reasons for entry; length of time employed by the company and within the profession; and customer testimonials submitted. Jack, who won the Nationwide Window Cleaning Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year Awards in 2014 out of 200 employees, received his FWC Award certificate, trophy and £100 gift voucher from FWC Executive Scott Smith. Jack said: “I’m over the moon – three Awards in 12 months is terrific. I am absolutely delighted. Today customers’ standards have never been higher and to get some of the client references I received makes this demanding job

worthwhile.” Three Nationwide Window Cleaning directors including Managing Director Thornton Tasker, who founded the company; attended the presentation at The Cleaning Show in London’s Excel centre. Thornton said: “Jack illustrates that our training programme is working. He is a shining example of the best in the business.” For further information on Nationwide Window Cleaning: Q 046 0845 208 0010 – [email protected]

Kemper Establishes MaxiFil Clean Suitable for extraction of large volumes of welding fumes System guarantees contamination-free dust disposal Recently distinguished at STOM Tool trade fair in Poland Mobility and protection against large volumes of welding fumes at the same time: With MaxiFil Clean, Kemper GmbH adds a system with cleanable filter to its portfolio of mobile extraction and filter units. The unit ensures effective collection of pollutants at their point of origin. With MaxiFil Clean, Kemper is the first manufacturer to take the entire pollutant cycle into account beyond extraction and filtering. The company has applied for a patent for its unique contaminationfree dust disposal system in cartridges. Initial use of the extraction and filter unit in plants has already been met with a positive reaction. “With MaxiFil Clean, plants that work with metal ensure a high standard of work safety for their employees,” emphasises Björn Kemper, managing director of Kemper-GmbH. “Apart from the extraction and filtering of large volumes of pollutants, our new system guarantees their safe and reliable disposal out of the filter unit.” Convenient handling prompts high acceptance Thanks to its easy manoeuvrability by hand, MaxiFil Clean can be put to use at different welding stations, and its flexible extraction arm allows it to be used in different positions. The arm is available in lengths of up to four metres. Owing to the size and the special shape of the extraction hood, the Kemper technology allows the collection of up to 40 percent more welding fumes than conventional extraction hoods. “This means welders don’t have to re-position the extraction hood as often. That guarantees more convenient handling and higher acceptance among employees,” explains Kemper. The extraction hood can be rotated 360 degrees. The arm is self-supporting and remains in the position the welder places it. In contrast to conventional mobile welding fume filter units, MaxiFil Clean is suitable for permanent use where large

volumes of welding fumes occur. This is possible because of the cleanable filter. Integrated as a cartridge, it has an area of around 15 square metres and cleans itself automatically during operation. “This process makes the unit highly efficient,” explains Kemper. More than 99.97 percent of the welding fumes – containing the respirable dusts smaller than 10 μm – is separated out. Moreover, the permanent monitoring of the filter provides the welder with more security. After filtering, the unit automatically feeds the dust particles to an easy-to-seal disposable cartridge. This way, in contrast with conventional solutions, users don’t even come into contact with the pollutant-containing particles when disposing the dust. Kemper has applied for a patent for this technology. The unit can also be used when welding chrome-nickel steels. MaxiFil Clean is currently undergoing IFA certification. An integrated spark pre-separator prevents large dust particles and sparks from finding their way into the filter and extends its service life. Automated starting and stopping as well as an LED lamp can be optionally integrated into the extraction hood. This provides optimum illumination for the weld seam, and ensures better acceptance among welders, and improved reQ 048 positioning.

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Freestanding Bathtub and new Basin join the NEOREST collection: The clean, streamlined design of the luxurious NEOREST collection exudes a feeling of calm, wellness and comfort. The highlight of the series is the freestanding bathtub, which is also the newest member to the family of products. It has a very delicate look, but is made of extremely durable materials. The pillow at the end of the tub can be removed, and armrests are also available. The drain is covered to create a seamless, homogeneous surface, and is activated with a simple push panel. TOTO Launch new CF (Clean Future) Series: A design that is universally compatible with both private homes and public spaces. The new CF WASHLET, launched last week at ISH, includes the same standard functions available in all TOTO WASHLETs: the adjustable wand system for gentle warm water cleansing and programmable heated seat. Three other features also offer both hygiene and comfort: the adjustable warm air dryer to follow the warm water wash, a deodoriser to prevent unpleasant odours, and the PreMist function which wets the ceramic prior to use. The Tornado Flush plays a considerable role in ensuring maximum hygiene. Three powerful jets produce a circulating whirlpool of water which cleans the surface and efficiently carries waste away. The whirlpool effect stops any mist or spray from forming preventing surrounding areas from being contaminated with pathogens. The extremely smooth CeFiONtect glaze and rimless bowl design prevent dirt and bacteria from accumulating on the ceramic surface. The CF washbasins are available in two different sizes (650 or 850 millimetres in width), either with or without half-pedestals. As with all TOTO ceramic washbasins, they include the extremely smooth CeFiONtect glaze, helping to prevent bacteria from building up on the surface. Expert reports confirm the very high hygienic requirements TOTO has for its products. By combining functionality with streamlined, simplified design, the CF collection is ideal for use Q 056 in public areas as well as private homes.

Perforated sheets from RMIG depict a new Golden age for Bang & Olufsen A combination of perforated TECU® Gold panels mounted on LED lights and large glass areas create a sensational building Precision perforated panels from RMIG have helped to create a unique, show-stopping facade for Bang & Olufsen’s (B&O) new flagship store in Herning, Denmark. This new building reflects the audio-visual giant’s new design concept for its stores. B&O is renowned around the world for its high quality product design and technological excellence. When embarking on the project of creating a new flagship store, the primary objective was to ensure that the building’s exterior reflects the brand’s reputation for high-style and is as arresting in design and appearance as the store’s interior. The striking flagship store was designed by Arkitec as who, through RMIG’s City Emotion programme, chose perforated TECU® Gold panels for the building’s facade to cover approximately 350 mÇ. Using RMIG ImagePerf, each bespoke panel has its own specially designed perforation pattern, which when assembled, runs across the whole envelope of the building creating an unusual and fascinating design that resembles entangled snakes. LED lights sit behind the golden perforated facade which are programmed to fade in and out, creating a visual energy and a constantly changing light, both day and night, in the city square where the building is situated. The material selection and design of the whole building were a fusion of B&O new concepts for both its stores and product designs, as well as inspiration from the modernist style from the middle of the last century. The hallmark of minimalistic Scandinavian design with a strong human component runs through all of B&O’s projects, from its innovative audio and TV

systems to the stores where the exclusive products are put on display. The combination of RMIG’s precision perforated panels and the building’s beautifully rounded glass corners give it a unique charm with lightness and transparency. At the same time, it beckons customers and passers-by to step in and experience the top quality sound, image and design that B&O is famous for. The B&O store project was handled under RMIG’s dedicated architectural and construction sector support programme, City Emotion, which assists architects and contractors in realising their urban design concepts and converting them into real Q 058 solutions for buildings.


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New from Design & Contract Interiors is the Hippy collection of upholstered chairs for upmarket restaurants and hotel interiors. Designed by Emilio Nanni and brought to life by the established Italian manufacturer Billiani, the new Hippy range follows on from the success of the company’s Croissant collection, now widely adopted in the retail leisure market for its sleek contemporary look and its beautifully detailed upholstery. The Hippy chairs have a modern style with superbly proportioned upholstery finished with subtle stitch work for an elegant form. This stylish collection of quality seating is available as a dining chair, a bar stool and a lounge chair. With a wide range of fabrics available and a choice of either stained or lacquered solid beech frames or lacquered metal frames, there is a combination to suit any interior design that requires an up-to-date, stylish and comfortable look. Established for over a century, Billiani has a deep understanding of combining fabrics, woods and metals to create attractive seating for ever-changing lifestyles. Design & Contracts Interiors has over 27 years’ experience in the manufacture, sourcing and supply of leisure refurbishment for cafes, restaurants, hotels, pubs, night clubs, bars and office break out areas. The company team works closely with designers and clients to provide bespoke furniture solutions for all interior settings.

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BRIO Set For More UK Expansion In Scottish Regeneration Adds To Growing Sliding Door Hardware Market-Place Team With New Finance Director Brio UK, part of the global leader in sliding door hardware, is set to expand its operations with hiring more production staff, introducing new products and launching marketing drives into new sectors of the commercial and residential marketplaces. The company has seen growth rates of over 20% in the last year and, says General Manager Dave Newton, “We are planning for further growth as we have firmly established our product range – especially our specification driven products such as Single Run Zero Clearance. “90% of our products are made in our factory and we are looking to increase our production capacity by a further 25%. The expansion will include acting as the base for expansion into the European mainland with export to all EU and allied countries. “This year will see the introduction of a wide range of new products to complement our existing ones. We have new ranges specifically for the architectural ironmongers and stockists, along with bespoke for trade customers. “New products will include an addition to the Single Run Zero Clearance range with Zero Clearance for Frameless glass systems as well a new Open rail range. The ever popular Weatherfold range will benefit from a new Dual Bolt locking system and we will be launching a second bottom rolling system for bi-folding doors to add to the already popular Weatherfold 4c product. Our Product development team are continuously developing new products and making improvements to existing products. This is how we help our customers to improve their product offering. Q 070

Craig Kidd has been appointed to the newly created role of Finance Director for the growing specialist regeneration company Urban Union. Taking up post this month, he brings over 15 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, specifically for companies who specialise in mixed-tenure development. Previously Craig held various senior finance positions with developers such as Morrison Homes Ltd, Gladedale Group Holdings and latterly Robertson Homes Ltd. He also spent time in the retail industry working in Financial Planning. Craig will now lead Urban Union’s finance department as the company continues to deliver on-going large-scale regeneration projects across Scotland, including significant award-winning housing developments currently underway at Laurieston in Glasgow and Pennywell in Edinburgh. Urban Union – which is a partnership of two renowned Scottish companies McTaggart Construction and Robertson Group Holdings – has undergone major expansion since its formation in 2011. Graeme Nicol, managing director, Urban Union said: “Craig is a significant hire for us as we continue to grow and expand our portfolio. He has extensive experience in the industry – specifically in mixed used developments. “I have no doubt Craig will be a valuable asset to the Urban Union team as we continue to deliver great quality homes and stronger communities in Scotland. This new appointment marks another stage of growth for the company as it continues to create quality developments, building homes for both mid-market rent and for social housing, with the overarching goal of building stronger communities throughout Scotland. Commenting on his new role, Craig said: "This is an exciting time to be joining Urban Union with two large-scale developments already well underway in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and a clear vision to grow the business further over the coming months. “Working with a company that focuses on the complete regeneration package – developing a community as well as quality housing – is an exciting opportunity. I look forward to joining the team as it continues to grow and bring my previous sector experience to help develop the business further across Scotland.” Q 073

Pick Everard Celebrates Growing Team With New Appointment Pick Everard is quickly expanding its Bury St Edmunds office. With 10 offices throughout the country, Pick Everard is a multi-million pound UK leader in the field of property and construction consultancy. Its Bury St Edmunds office now employs 40 people – and is rapidly expanding. Paul Darlow, regional director for the East of England at Pick Everard, said: “This is an exciting time for us as we continue to expand the Bury St Edmunds office. Pick Everard is growing rapidly and is ready to meet its ambitious plans for further expansion and delivery. “We are currently working on a number of schemes for the area’s local authorities and military services. This area of work is key to the Bury St Edmunds office helping our clients to save on delivery costs of projects.” The office is pleased to announce the appointment of project architect Andrea Coleman as part of its growth. Specialising in the educational and medical sectors, Andrea is working on a number of key projects that will help to shape the communities the Bury St Edmunds office operates across. Andrea has a wealth of experience in the educational and medical sectors and will help Pick Everard to deliver a number of new projects that will greatly benefit the communities in which it works. Alastair Hamilton, partner at Pick Everard, said the start of 2015 has already seen Pick Everard’s team in the East of England securing a number of major new commissions, with the office continuing to go from strength to strength. “Client focus is very important to us and we want to maintain our core values. Our primary aim is to provide a pro-active, high quality service delivered by passionate, highly professional experts in the built environment,” said Alastair

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“I am very optimistic about the future of the company. We operate nationally as a multi-disciplinary practice across many sectors which stands us in good stead for continuing our excellent level of repeat business as well as attracting new clients,” he added. Pick Everard, was founded 49 years ago and has consistently innovated. Despite the economic downturn, the firm has grown exponentially in the last six years in terms of sectors, workforce and market share. It has opened three new offices and expanded its workforce by 75 in the last two years alone, taking the total number of staff to more than 450.


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Electrosonic Hires Jon Maynard as New Business Development Manager for its Corporate Solutions Business Electrosonic has appointed Jon Maynard to join its Corporate Solutions business development team for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Jon’s focus will be to foster new and existing relationships in the corporate market. Jon is very experienced in the unified communications arena. He has a strong background in delivering strategic collaboration solutions to multinational corporations and SME’s throughout EMEA. Speaking of his appointment, Jon said, “I believe my skills and knowledge lend themselves perfectly to focusing on Electrosonic’s corporate business, and its increasing integration into secure corporate and collaboration spaces.” “Jon has a strong business development background selling and tailoring solutions to clients’ needs,” commented Paul Brown, General Manager, Corporate Solutions, EMEA. “His appointment will strengthen our existing business development team and support our strategy to provide clients with a full solution that incorporates a mix of services to meet their short and long term needs.” Prior to joining Electrosonic, Jon was Business Development Manager for InterCall where he retained and expanded several global deals whilst introducing new technology and solutions. Before this, he was Account Director at Verizon, where he was responsible for developing long lasting customer relationships. Electrosonic's Corporate Solutions business provides a complete set of audio-visual and video conferencing services including technical advice, systems integration and on-site and remote managed services. Custom solutions are provided for meeting and board rooms, auditoria, distance learning, medical simulation and voice evacuation. Corporate clients include small and medium sized businesses, as well as large multi-national corporations. Q 077

CREFC Europe, the European trade association for commercial real estate lenders and investors, has announced the appointment of Hans Vrensen as its consultant director for research and education. Vrensen was previously Global Head of Research at the property services firm DTZ, joining them in November 2009. While based in their London office, his role gave him an international perspective and a strong appreciation of the importance of market facing industry information. In this role and previous roles at Barclays and Moody’s, he was also involved in training and education. At CREFC Europe, his role will involve sourcing or providing the best up-to-date industry statistics and research to underpin the organisation’s work, and a major additional focus on developing its training and educational offering for those involved in the European CRE lending market. Vrensen’s appointment will support CREFC Europe’s growing presence in continental Europe as well as its efforts to promote transparency and best practice in the industry, and understanding of CRE finance markets among financial regulators. CREFC Europe has also become increasingly concerned with driving a better understanding of different financial structures as the CRE finance market is faced with an increasing volume of regulation post financial crisis. Having a stronger, data-led resource will allow the organisation to do that. Peter Cosmetatos, CEO of CREFC Europe, said: “We are delighted to be able to make use of Hans’ experience and enthusiasm at this critical time for our sector. His skill set is an excellent match for our priorities of transparency and education as the CRE finance industry’s recovery spreads across Europe.” Q 076

Aston Group Appoints New Quantity Surveyor Aston Group has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Andrea Truccas as an Estimator and Quantity Surveyor, reporting directly to the Managing Director, Alan Thomas. Andrea trained as a Quantity Surveyor after moving to the UK from Italy and has gained extensive experience working on a variety of projects, engaging with both main contractors and specialists subcontractors. At Aston Group (formerly Aston Heating), he is responsible for evaluating all commercial projects, estimating work, and managing the account to keep track of costs. Working closely with the project management team, he is involved from the beginning of the tender stage and commissioning through to the closure of the account. Alan Thomas says that Andrea has a crucial role to play within the business: “Andrea’s technical skills and expertise are of vital importance to many of the complex and often long-term projects we undertake for a broad range of demanding clients,” he says. Andrea is currently engaged in a significant mechanical project with Ascham Homes where Aston is carrying out an upgrade to the existing heating distribution for 12,000 residential properties: “It is a long-term project being carried out in phases and the need to maintain the necessary attention to detail is paramount,” Alan adds. “As the electrical side of the business continues to grow, Andrea’s expertise will support us in this area as well.” Andrea is also using his knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to help support projects, which are using the estimating model. “For projects where contractors are using BIM to automatically calculate costs it is imperative to have an experienced QS involved,” Andrea says. “We need to accurately costs all work from the outset and manage the cost side of the project from commission to delivery.”


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Jonathan Cornes Associates has appointed Nick Bracegirdle as a surveyor. Nick's appointment increases the workforce to a team of nine, with plans to recruit a further surveyor later this year. The move will result in an even stronger in-house facility in the adaption of homes for people with disabilities. Nick graduated with a first class BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from Liverpool John Moores University. Prior to joining Jonathan Cornes Associates (JCA), Nick specialised in the design and adaptation of homes for individuals with disabilities often resulting from personal injury and clinical negligence. "We are already building a credible reputation for our adaptation service following several projects, including the design of a new residential dementia care unit in Leek, Staffordshire," explained JCA managing director Jonathan Cornes. "JCA is an expanding and ambitious company and Nick's addition to the team significantly expands our knowledge and expertise in this area and will be of great benefit to future projects of this nature." "The move to JCA has given me the opportunity to get involved in a much wider range of projects," added Bracegirdle. "For me, adapting homes for people with disabilities is a hugely rewarding aspect of my job. The client has to cope with the fact that their life has changed dramatically. My job is to design and adapt a home that not only meets their needs, but also gives them back some of their former independence. So far no two days have been the same, the breadth of work is incredible and it's great working in such a diverse industry." Q 075

CREFC Europe hires Hans Vrensen as Consultant Director, Research and Education

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