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OCTOBER 2014 ISSUE 122
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New food bank has new roof
Sika
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More and more people in New
Addington are finding themselves
unable to afford to eat which prompted
the requirement for a new food bank offering food parcels, and renewed hope,
to those in need.
The new Salvation Army Vine food
bank in New Addington is providing
vital support to those in difficult
financial circumstances providing food,
directing people to relevant services and
providing a listening ear in times of
crisis.
The Salvation Army property
department provided the Croydon based facility with an old scout
hut which was in much need of refurbishment. This resulted in the
specification of a Sika Liquid Plastics Decothane waterproofing
system for the roof refurbishment to ensure longevity and
protection for the building.
Registered Sika Liquid Plastics roofing contractor, Heartfelt
Roofing, based in Surrey, was specified for the job. The company
discounted their labour and materials in order to help The Salvation
Army with major cost savings on the project.
In order to ensure durability, prolonged existence and protection
of the building, Sikalastic 625 was specified which has a 10 year
material guarantee. Each bolt head and fixing was bridged with
Sika Flexistrip then installed with Sika Reemat Premium patches,
pre-cut to requirements.
New Tennis centre serves an
Ace with LED lighting scheme
Luxonic
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A brand new £1.2 million tennis
centre has been opened in Portsmouth
and is the first of its kind to benefit
from LED lighting, all of which has
been provided by Luxonic. Former
British number one, Greg Rusedski
and council dignitaries opened the
complex, which is situated next to the
Mountbatten Sports Centre.
It is the first Lawn Tennis Association ( LTA ) funded and approved
project that uses a full LED lighting scheme to create an optimal
environment for recreational use while reducing energy
consumption.
Portsmouth city council secured £834,387 in funding from the LTA
while providing the remaining £332,824 from council funds. The
new centre comprises four full sized indoor courts and six outdoor
courts while the youngest of tennis fans can enjoy eight new mini
courts inside. The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth was present at the
unveiling while tennis ace Rusedski gave tennis enthusiasts some
professional advice and coaching.
Luxonic’s HI-MAX LED was installed in the sports hall, a range of
luminaires designed for mounting at heights of up to 18 metres in
large open areas. High power OSRAM LEDs allow the light fitting
to work at increased heights while the options of either surface or
suspended mounting allow the scheme to be easily incorporated into
existing ceiling systems. The life expectancy of the luminaire is
significantly increased by the protection of the LED array by optics,
which also reduces maintenance cost in both time and replacement
fittings.
The HI-MAX LED’s energy efficiency is furthered by the option of
adopting the DALI control system that enables the luminaire to react
to changes in natural light levels and adjust the LED’s output
appropriately so that the necessary light levels are maintained. The
use of DALI controls can also program the lights to turn off
automatically after the infrared motion detectors register a certain
period of inactivity. The flexibility of the HI-MAX luminaire system
means it is suited to individual preferences of the user while cutting
energy costs and minimising the environmental impact the centre has
by effectively eliminating electricity wastage.
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The Vine was opened earlier this year
by the leader of The Salvation Army in
the UK and Ireland, Commissioner Clive
Adams. Representatives from Croydon
Council, which provided the building,
attended, along with many of the
businesses and volunteers who
participated in the renovation of the
property.
“It was a lovely opening and everyone
here at The Salvation Army is delighted
with the outcome. The Sika Liquid
Plastics membrane really enhances the
look of the building and the
transformation is great,” Salvation Army
church leader Emma Spencer said.
Mark Baldock, Contracts Manager at Heartfelt Roofing said there
was the challenge of working with asbestos and controlling the
works. “As a company we aim to provide the best service possible,
and working with asbestos is difficult but the finish from our
perspective looked great.
“The project was completed on time, on budget and to everyone’s
satisfaction,” he said.
Led by The Salvation Army, The Vine food bank is supported by
Churches Together, in New Addington and Fieldway, an alliance of
local churches including St Edward’s and New Addington Baptist.
For more information visit www.liquidplastics.co.uk or call the
Enquiry Line on 01772 25978
BSW Timber welcomes Forestry
Commission to its Fort William Mill
BSW Timber
Q 007
Commissioners Visit Highlights Importance of Home Grown
Timber to Company’s Operations
BSW Timber welcomed the Forestry Commissioners and
Forestry Commission Scotland’s National Committee to its Fort
William mill in a drive to highlight the importance of home grown
timber to the company’s UK operations.
The Commissioners were taken on a tour of the forest at
Glenrigh which supplies timber to Fort William mill, prior to
visiting the site itself.
The visit marks the latest stage in the mill’s £37 million fiveyear investment programme, developing one of the largest and
most advanced sawmill sites operating anywhere in the UK with
an annual production of around 300,000 m3 of sawn timber.
The expansion is a major part of BSW’s £70million companywide investment programme, bringing cutting-edge technology to
all its mills as well as creating modern manufacturing sites and
improved customer services across the UK.
Welcoming the Commissioners and the National Committee to
Fort William, Gavin Adkins of BSW Timber said: “Our
investment in Fort William and across the Group demonstrates a
genuine commitment to expand and maximise efficiencies on site
by introducing the latest in production technology, coupled with
our desire to improve our use of sustainable and renewable energy.
“Such increased usage is dependent on there being an
appropriate level of expansion of productive woodland across
Great Britain, to meet the future needs of our industry.”
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TUCO frameworks save members over £11million
The University Caterers Organisation
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Members of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) who
have been actively using its cost-effective supply frameworks have
reported a collective £11.4 million saving across their procurement
budgets.
The TUCO frameworks have undergone a recent overhaul and
renegotiation, which has positioned them at the forefront of public
sector buying, a core area of development within TUCO’s growth
plans. Over the past 12 months, members have enjoyed transparent
fees, flexible purchasing and the benefits of the buying power of
the organisation.
TUCO has built an enviable reputation operating on behalf of
Higher and Further education institutions, which make up its core
membership. However, as part of a new approach and growing
market presence, TUCO is increasingly extending its free-toaccess frameworks to in-house local authority catering teams in
the wider education sector, and NHS trust hospital caterers.
By opening up access TUCO’s already extensive buying power is
strengthened, ensuring its position as a market leader. Its
commitment to ‘better buying’ for its members has seen it develop
unmatched sustainability policies, bringing dozens of SMEs and
local producers onto its supplier lists and supporting members to
create best practice initiatives.
Mike Haslin, TUCO Chief Operating Officer, commented:
“£11m is a significant figure and there is more that our members
can do by joining together to further increase the benefits of
community buying. The figure helps to highlight our commitment
to procurement best practice and reflects the importance of
extending and developing new links with related organisations
outside of traditional membership.
We have worked hard over the past 12 months to provide more
ways for those working in the public sector to enjoy greater value,
security and opportunity from their purchasing decisions, offering
framework agreements that save unbeatable rates of time and
money through automatic compliance factors. As a not-for-profit
organisation, we consider ourselves a perfect partner for public
service operators, and it is our hope that we can continue to help
share an ethos of procurement best practice without a profitmaking agenda.”
Recently negotiated TUCO framework agreements include fresh
and frozen meat and fruit and vegetables. TUCO collaborates with
some of the leading suppliers in the sector, as well as actively
seeking partnerships with smaller, local partners.
For further information about TUCO or to find out to join a
TUCO framework agreement go to www.tuco.org
British Safety Council’s annual conference 2014:
Pushing Health up the agenda
British Safety Council
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On 15 October 2014 the British Safety Council will be hosting its
annual conference at the America Square Conference Centre,
London. This year we are focusing on occupational health. The
programme is designed to assist business leaders, managers and
practitioners prevent ill health and promote wellbeing in the
workplace.
The day’s event will be opened with a keynote presentation from
Lawrence Waterman OBE, Director of Health and Safety at
Battersea Power Station, London Legacy Development Corporation
and Trustee of the British Safety Council. He will elaborate on the
opportunities that exist for business to improve the health of the
workforce. Lawrence, who was instrumental in making London
2012 the healthiest and safest Olympic Games ever, will set out
how the employer working with other key players can invest
wisely and produce real improvements in employee health.
Alex Botha, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council,
stressed the importance of focusing on occupational health: “Since
the enactment of the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, there
have been significant improvements in the reduction of fatal and
major injuries at work. However, occupational health has not had
the same degree of attention and has not consequently experienced
a similar improvement. With 1.8 million people in the UK
suffering from ill health caused or made worse by work every year,
this is without doubt a key human tragedy, cost and risk that
business needs to be focusing on.
“Our conference will provide an opportunity for our members
and others to hear from a range of experts in the field of
occupational health and those who have contributed to putting
successful programmes and initiatives in place. The conference
will address a wide range of issues concerning occupational health
from exposure to harmful substances and work environments to
issues around mental health, rehabilitation, stress management and
the health challenges of managing an ageing workforce.”
Contributors to our conference include Dr Lesley Rushton OBE,
Reader in Occupational Epidemiology, Imperial College, London
and a leading expert on work-related disease, and Dr Kären
Clayton, Director, Long Latency Health Risks Division at the
Health and Safety Executive.
There will also be presentations by Phil Gray, Chair of the
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Association, Andrea Paterson,
Professional Head of Occupational Health at Nuffield Health and
Steve Perkins, Chief Executive, British Occupational Hygiene
Society.
During the course of the morning and afternoon there will be a
number of panel discussions on key themes around occupational
health – ageing workforce, mental health, stress management,
rehabilitation and cancer, and the experience gained from rolling
out health and wellbeing programmes in workplaces.
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Townscape celebrates 40 years of British manufacturing
Townscape
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Street furniture manufacturer, Townscape Products Limited, is
celebrating 40 years of British manufacturing after delivering some
of its most prestigious projects this year.
Established in 1974, Townscape has been manufacturing its
extensive range of street furniture in its factory in Sutton-inAshfield for 40 years.
Its most recent projects involved providing hostile vehicle
mitigation solutions to London’s ‘walkie talkie’ building, 20
Fenchurch Street, and Saudi Arabia’s newest international $507
million sports facility, King Abdullah Sports City.
Jonathan Goss, managing director of Townscape, claims the
secret to Townscape’s 40 year success is its high manufacturing
standards and has vowed to keep building on the quality and
importance of manufacturing in the UK.
other countries, it’s fantastic to be exporting goods but it’s
important to us to keep the jobs and economic activity in the UK.
Goss said: “Britain has a long history of quality manufacturing,
however, over the years, we’ve sadly seen this shift to other
countries. Our Nottinghamshire factory has produced the best of
British street furniture for 40 years. Townscape’s benches, bollards
and bins take pride of place on streets and town centres across the
UK. Our quality products are now sought after in a number of
“Over the past 40 years Townscape has developed innovative,
high quality products using superior materials to meet the changing
requirements of its customers. We’re now leading the way in the
future of street furniture materials, such as Performa-Cast™
Polymer, and integrated hostile vehicle mitigation PAS 68
products.”
Over the past four decades Townscape projects have included;
seating for Disneyland Resort, Paris, a timber shelter for Britain’s
largest primary school in Bristol, seating across the UK for
Network Rail, rust resistance signposts along the Anglesey
coastline and perimeter protection for UK landmarks such as the
Tower of London, Belfast Titanic Centre and most of the UK’s
leading airports.
Townscape has built a strong reputation as a leading street
furniture and vehicle defence manufacturer, and has continued to
provide many councils with both heritage and bespoke style
bollards, seats, planters, litter bins, tree grids and guards, cycle
racks and shelters, barriers and rails, paving, and security products.
For more information visit www.townscapeproducts.co.uk
or call 01623 513 355.
Contract cleaning firm wins three school contracts in Hertfordshire
Edwards & Blake
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East Anglian contract catering firm Edwards & Blake has won
contracts to provide three schools in Hertfordshire with school
lunches.
Edwards & Blake was selected ahead of other national contract
caterers to provide lunch to over 2,500 pupils at Joan of Arc Catholic
School in Rickmansworth, The Hemel Hempstead School and
Hatfield Community Free School.
Caroline Blake, Director of Edwards & Blake comments: “We’re
absolutely delighted to be working in Hertfordshire with three such
reputable schools. Our recent Soil Association Food for Life Gold
Catering Mark Award confirmed our commitment to high standards,
fresh locally sourced food, great customer service and innovation.
We beat off strong competition from other contract catering firms,
which reflects the fact that schools are searching for high quality
food for their children. We provide school food that is fresh, varied
and offers pupils a nutritious and delicious menu every school day.
Caroline continues: “We will work with each school to provide a
flexible and tailored approach, offering a cost-effective and dynamic
service. Although we ‘do-different’ we will always stay true to our
core values and that’s what I think the schools liked.”
Stephen Robinson, Business Manager of The Hemel Hempstead
School said: "We are delighted to welcome Edwards & Blake to the
school. The first two weeks of the new term have been very positive
and we are very pleased with the quality and range of food on offer
to our students and staff. Edwards & Blake have been very helpful
and have approached the start of the new contract and the new term
in a very positive way and we look forward to working with them".
Peter Sweeney, Headteacher of St Joan of Arc Catholic School,
Rickmansworth said: “Edwards and Blake have delivered fresh food
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every day and their passion for food is infectious. For a lot of pupils
and staff eating in the cafe is now one of the highlights of their day.”
Owned and managed by Shirley Edwards and Caroline Blake, the
company is based in Swaffham in Norfolk. It looks after over 85
contracts and has over 500 staff.
For more information on Edwards & Blake visit
www.edwardsandblake.co.uk or call 01760 720 201.
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Saint-Gobain celebrates continual learning at Alumni event
Saint Gobain
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70 employees from Saint-Gobain’s Building
Distribution businesses were treated to an event of
networking and continual learning at Birmingham City
University.
‘Continual Learning and Saint-Gobain’ was
organised in conjunction with Birmingham City
University to recognise and award their successes over
the last three years of their professional development.
The university has collaborated with Saint-Gobain’s
Building Distribution businesses to offer two bespoke
programmes to assist employees to enrich their
knowledge, boost personal development and be more
efficient at work.
Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain Building
Distribution, said: “Training and personal development
of Saint-Gobain employees is a priority for the
business, and it is invaluable for colleagues from
Building Distribution to keep in contact and network with each other
to forge strong relationships.”
Mark continued, “It was a great group of employees and a good
agenda. I got a lot out of it and it is clear there is value in keeping this
group connected – not only to continue to strengthen the informal
network, but also to use it as a chance to both expand training and
perhaps do projects or trial initiatives. I’m sure that the success of this
group will pave the way for others to follow.”
The group of employees have graduated with either a Foundation
Degree in Builders Merchanting or a Postgraduate Diploma in MultiSite Leadership and Strategy. The foundation degree is a blended
online/face-to-face programme targeted primarily to the site manager
delegates, specifically branch managers and aspiring Assistant Branch
Managers. The postgraduate diploma is made up of four face-to-face
modules and an in-company project, targeted at current or aspiring
area directors and equivalent roles.
The occasion began with a celebration dinner at the Hilton hotel,
where a combined networking event and awards ceremony took
place. Awards presented included ‘Exceptional Determination and
Hard Work’ and ‘Great Achievement and Personal Growth’,
commending the hard work and personal achievements of individuals
during the studies for the degree. The evening also raised over £300
for Saint-Gobain’s charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.
The university hosted a conference, comprising interactive
workshops and presentations. VIP guests Professor Chris Edger,
Director of AMUL, and Mark Rayfield, shared their career and
learning experiences from working within the industry.
Jennifer Beattie, graduate and Business Support Analyst at SaintGobain Building Distribution, said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the event –
the speeches from both guest speakers and those from within the
business were really inspiring. It was a fantastic networking
opportunity, as well as being a chance to catch up with fellow
Foundation Degree graduates from across the country.”
Tracey Kershaw takes on HR Paving the way to success
G F Tomlinson
role at Saville
Midlands based contactor G F
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Saville Audio Visual
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York-based technology specialist
Saville Audio Visual has
announced the appointment of
Tracey Kershaw as Group HR
manager, based at the company’s
head office in Nether Poppleton.
Saville finance director Colin
Nixey said: “We are delighted to
welcome Tracey to the business.
Her impressive range of HR
experience and skills will be a
significant resource as the company
continues to grow and diversify.”
After obtaining a Masters degree in human resources
management at the University of Lincoln, Tracey progressed from
personnel officer at Atlas Ward Structures to HR business partner
at Shepherd Construction. For the past six years, she has held a
key executive position as Group HR Manager for Qdos
Entertainment at Scarborough, one of the largest and most
successful broad-based entertainment organisations in Europe.
Tracey takes up the appointment following the retirement of
Saville personnel manager Margaret Pittman after more than
twenty three years service.
Speaking about her new role, she said: “I am delighted to have
been given the opportunity to join the Saville team. It’s a great
company with a strong reputation in the market and it employs
fantastic people. I am very excited about moving forward and
being a part of its ongoing growth and development.“
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Tomlinson is celebrating after being
awarded two prestigious
construction industry awards.
G F Tomlinson has won
Regeneration & Restoration Project
of the Year for Chesterfield Market
Hall and Sustainable Development
of the Year for Romax Technology Office Development at the
Insider East Midlands Property Dinner, 2014.
Andy Sewards, director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We’re really
pleased to have won not one, but two industry awards that reflect
the high quality of work that our team consistently delivers. We are
always pleased to be involved with local schemes that enrich the
lives of the Midlands communities.”
Work at Chesterfield Market Hall involved redeveloping the
iconic building to restore it to its former glory. The £3.6 million
scheme at the Grade II listed building required a contractor that was
able to retain the integrity of the iconic building, keep the building
at the heart of the town centre and work closely with the local
businesses and general public. As a local Derbyshire contractor, G F
Tomlinson was committed to the project and worked closely with
Chesterfield Borough Council to ensure that the result met the
community’s expectations.
The market hall is an historic building which is of huge
significance to the local community, dating back to 1857. G F
Tomlinson’s work saw the building updated to improve the facilities
for its occupants, while also maintaining its Grade II features.
The winners were announced on Wednesday, 24 September during
the 13th East Midlands Property Dinner which took place at The
Belfry, Nottingham.
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Brownfield or greenfield - it’s not a black and white issue
The Land Trust
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Let’s change our assumptions about
developing land – that’s the message
from national land management
charity The Land Trust and Buglife,
who want to remind politicians it’s
not as simple as brown versus green.
The Prime Minister has renewed
the government’s focus on
brownfield sites for housing, while at
its annual conference last week,
Labour suggested it would look to
change the National Planning Policy
Framework to “strengthen brownfield
first” if elected. Meanwhile the
Campaign to Protect Rural England
is continuing its call to protect
greenfield.
However, it is clear that not all
brownfield is suitable for
development. This has been
demonstrated by The Land Trust and
Buglife working in partnership on the
former oil refinery in Canvey Wick,
Essex, hailed as a ‘brownfield
rainforest’ and working with
developer, Goodman to transform a
disused power station into a wildlife
haven at Oliver Road Lagoons,
Thurrock.
Euan Hall, Chief Executive of The Land Trust, said: “Certainly,
there are areas of brownfield that are well positioned to accommodate
the UK’s housing needs, but equally, there are many brownfield sites
are more valuable to society and the environment as public open
space. A blinkered blanket approach is damaging.
“Brownfield can be a great place for wildlife, a great place for
society to engage with nature and reap the benefits of the open space,
as well as being a resource to assist with climate change adaptation.
Oliver Road Lagoons is a prime example with its wildflower-rich
habitats supporting over 1,300 wildlife species, 50 of which, are
classified as endangered. This proves that brownfield should not
necessarily be the first port of call for new developments.”
Dr Sarah Henshall, Lead Ecologist at Buglife, said: “It seems that
CPRE, the Conservatives and Labour have all failed to recognise the
importance that some brownfields have on wildlife or as public open
space.
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“As well as being wildlife havens, brownfield sites often provide
communities with the only opportunity to engage with nature in urban
areas, offering many more experiences of wildflowers and wildlife
than many over-manicured parks with their billiard green lawn and
lolly pop trees.”
The current National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) prioritises
development on brownfield land, providing it is not of high
environmental value. But there are concerns that if this policy is lost
or diluted, then some of the UK’s best wildlife sites could disappear
and many rare and endangered species, such as the shrill carder bee,
which are reliant on brownfield sites, like Canvey Wick could be in
serious trouble. We could even be facing extinctions too.
Dr Henshall added: “As a nation, we are committed to supporting
and delivering Biodiversity 2020 targets to protect wildlife-rich
brownfield sites, but these recent reports and political announcements
show absolutely no regard for this. And a continued lack of regard
could have a devastating effect on wildlife,
especially bugs.
Brownfield sites can provide important
habitats that have been lost from our wider
landscape. Since the end of World War Two,
97 per cent of wildflower meadows have been
lost, leaving important pollinators, especially
bees, in serious trouble. Many of these species
now find refuge on brownfield sites.”
Both The Land Trust and Buglife do support
brownfield developments in principal, since
the majority of brownfield land is of low value
for wildlife and suitable for development. But
it is important to recognise the brownfield sites
which have very high environmental and
societal value, and it is essential that these are
properly considered in the planning process.
“As the need to adapt to climate change
grows, brownfield sites in inner cities and
towns have substantial value as soakaways and
heat islands, reducing the impact of climate
change on communities in cities,” Mr Hall
added.
“We need to have a proper debate about this
issue and work together to develop the criteria
for identifying the suitability of the land,
whether this is for development, for public
open space or both.”
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The remote workforce monitoring solution, which is popular in the
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rising once more this month – from £6.31 to £6.50 – employers will
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aren’t being underpaid for their services. 19% of council respondents
admitted in July that they ‘did not know’ if their contracted home care
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Industry Update
Winter Security Top Tips
With summer days and long, bright evenings coming to an end, it’s
important that homeowners and businesses alike implement effective
security measures to mitigate the effects of winter. Here, the British
Security Industry Association (BSIA) highlights its top tips for winter
security.
Get your lighting right
In the winter period it is vital to ensure that lighting around your
property is being utilised properly. For example, you should make
sure that entrance points are well-lit in order to remove the cloak of
anonymity that darkness affords opportunistic criminals. That is not to
say that more lighting is necessarily preferential, rather that it should
be used in an effective way. For example, a light positioned in a way
that shines directly into a CCTV camera can impair recordings.
Amend time settings
The onset of winter is an important time to perform essential
checks on systems for properties with CCTV coverage. More
specifically, it’s important to adjust the time settings to match the
change in natural lighting. For example, if your remote monitoring
and lighting systems are controlled separately, the timer on the
lighting must be adjusted once the clocks change. If these systems are
out of sync, it could result in an unwanted gap in footage before the
lighting turns on, possibly allowing for an intruder to take advantage of
the darkness.
Check your perimeter
During the winter months, adverse weather conditions can have a
negative impact on a property’s perimeter security measures. It’s a
good idea to perform regular checks to make sure fences, railings and
gates have not sustained any damage, as the perimeter is your
property’s first line of defence against intruders. Now is also a good
time to ensure that outbuildings, e.g. sheds and garages, are tightly
secured against intruders, who may be attracted by high-value tools
and electrical goods stored within.
Reinforce vacant property security
For those properties which will unfortunately be vacant over the
winter period, security, of course, is paramount. Installing shutters
and grilles to doors and windows can help keep your property secure
from squatters or other unwanted intruders. As well as the more
obvious measures, winter time also brings other challenges to vacant
properties, such as the increased risk of burst pipes. A vacant
property security specialist can provide expert advice on protecting
empty properties all year round.
Don’t get complacent
With darkness providing an added layer of protection, opportunist
thieves get more brazen during the winter, especially as the festive
season approaches, when many households will contain valuable gift
items. For this reason, now is an ideal time to remind tenants to go
‘back to basics’ with their home security measures. Ensure all doors
and windows are locked – even when the property is inhabited –
and put contingency measures in place for those times when the
property will be unoccupied, for example, asking a neighbour to
perform regular checks to the property over the festive period.
For more information on the security measures available to protect
your property, or to find a reputable security supplier near you, visit
the BSIA’s website at www.bsia.co.uk
Smart new door closer is clever innovation
A new wire-free, digital fire door closer that uses unique, smart
technology to ‘learn’ the sound of a specific fire alarm has been
launched by fire technology specialists Geofire.
Easily retrofitted to any door, this intelligent wire-free closer
learns the sound of your specific fire alarm, releasing the door in
the event of a fire. The closer is swing-free too, making the door
responsively light to handle, and the simple answer to legally holding
open fire doors to ease access.
The advanced digital technology that’s behind Geofire’s new
Agrippa wire-free fire door closer uniquely ‘listens and learns’ the
sound of a specific fire alarm. This ensures the closer’s releasing
trigger reacts only to the precise sound of the fire alarm rather than
extraneous loud noises, so false activations are virtually eliminated.
The Agrippa’s closing speed is adjustable, with a holding angle of
65-105 degrees, and it can be programmed for daily release. It
requires only two C cell batteries (which last for 12 months). The
closer is approved to EN1155, EN1154 and CE Marked, with
additional features that
include a seven segment
LED display, manual release
button and a low battery
warning display.
The reaction from
Installers, Specifiers and End
Users has been very
enthusiastic, seeing the
Agrippa door closer as an
exceptional product that
combines innovation,
functionality and good looks.
The Agrippa door closer is being successfully specified in a range
of key sectors that includes care homes, schools, hospitals and
hotels, where it is essential to have doors in an open position at
certain times of the day to aid access, but equally as important to
ensure the doors are closed in the event of a fire.
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Dubai Expo ignites fresh impetus in regional security market
The upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 has sparked fresh
impetus in the Gulf security market, as authorities look to
secure critical infrastructure and protect the millions of
expected visitors to the showpiece event.
The Middle East region’s first ever Expo is expected to
attract more than 25 million people from around the
world, while a price tag of at least US$9 billion suggests
the host Emirate is pulling out all the stops to create
state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure.
The immense security challenges that come with hosting
such a major attraction means the Middle East is expected
to be hotbed of innovation from international players in
the safety and security market, with more than 1,300
getting ready to showcase their latest products and
services at the 17th edition of Intersec in Dubai.
Prominent companies exhibiting at the three-day event,
which takes place from 18-20 January 2015 at the Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre, are
targeting large-scale business growth and increased
opportunities, as a result of the Expo 2020.
“The Dubai Expo 2020 will create major global
opportunities in the safety and security industry, and will
encourage new ideas for innovation,” said Alessio Grotto,
the President of Italian exhibitor Videotec, which is
launching its latest range of video surveillance PTZ
cameras at Intersec 2015.
“Authorities will spend a huge amount on defence and
security for supporting infrastructure, including airports,
transportation, hotels and stadiums. New plans on how to
secure sensitive areas, as well as to protect government
officials and the influx of visitors will be drawn up and
existing installations will have to be updated,” he added.
Organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Intersec is the
world’s largest trade fair for security, safety and fire
protection. Long-time exhibitor and global security
solution provider G4S expects the regional security
market to be worth US$ 7 billion in 2015, with a steady
10 per cent growth rate likely to continue at least up until
2017.
Chris Fergus, Regional Managing Director, Middle East at
G4S, said: “Hosting world renowned events such as the
Dubai Expo 2020 will undoubtedly require world class
security measures that need to be implemented prior to
and alongside the event.
“From risk mitigation plans to incorporating the latest electronic
security to event security, the requirements are endless, not just at
the event’s location, but nationwide. Event security is a key service
line in G4S, as we have experience in securing the largest regional
entertainment and sports events here in the UAE,” added Fergus.
While many Intersec exhibitors anticipate an influx of new
business opportunities, others say they are already feeling the
impact of the Dubai Expo, including Axis Communications, one of
the world’s top ten security companies.
“Numerous projects from the public and private sectors are
already taking place, most notably in transportation, hospitality,
retail and critical infrastructure,” said Gilles Ortega, Regional
Director of Axis Communications for the Middle East and Africa.
“As a result, we expect the growth for network video surveillance
in the GCC to grow by 25 per cent over the next five years.”
Echoing the sentiment was Milind Borkar, Vice President of Sales
at Infinova and March Networks for the Middle East & Africa and
South Asia, who said: “Dubai Expo 2020 is setting the stage for
many new developments and projects across the Middle East, thus
increasing the security requirements in all these facilities. Infinova is
looking at a broader picture and is observing a big boom across the
entire security market.”
The growing international focus that major events have brought to
the Middle East will be highlighted at Intersec 2015, which is
expected to grow by 15 per cent year-on-year, and will host 13
country pavilions from Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong
Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, UK and the
USA.
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, said: “Large-scale
international events coming up in the region not only create
demand for stringent safety and security measures, but also drive
fresh waves of innovation from the leading providers as they adapt
their products to the ever-changing needs of today.”
“As the largest international safety and security platform serving
the wider region, Intersec provides international manufacturers and
suppliers unmatched networking and business development
opportunities.”
As many as 300 exhibitors will be making their debuts at Intersec
2015, which features an enlarged conference line-up covering Fire
Safety; Information Security; Commercial Security; Disaster
Management; Occupational Safety and Safety Design in Buildings.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Intersec is the largest and most
international of Messe Frankfurt’s global network of security and
safety exhibitions, which include: Secutech India, Secutech in
Taiwan, Secutech Thailand, Intersec Buenos Aires, Secutech
Vietnam and Seguriexpo Buenos Aires.
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Eaton’s Fulleon Business LX visual
alarm devices now Vds Approved
CWMBRAN … Power management company Eaton today
announced that its Fulleon business, a leading manufacturer of life-saving
alarm devices, has been granted VdS certification for its LX range of
visual alarm devices. This certification reinforces the safety credentials of
the LX range as it now meets Germany’s highest product standards in
fire protection and safety technology.
“We’re delighted to have gained VdS accreditation for our successful
LX range of beacons,” said Peter Regan, product marketing manager,
Eaton. “This approval further demonstrates our continued commitment
to ensuring that Fulleon products reach the highest industry safety
standards possible and provide our customers with the assurance that
they have the best solution for their application.”
VdS is accredited by the Deutsche
Akkreditierungsstelle Technik
(DATech) according to DIN EN
ISO/IEC 17025 for the testing of
products and according to DIN EN
45011 for the certification of
products. To secure the approval, the
LX range had to be tested by the
VdS laboratories on the basis of VdS
guidelines and also go through a
certification by the VdS certification
office.
Eaton’s LX range with patented
lens technology was initially
introduced to meet the requirements
of the recently enforced EN 54-23
standard, a uniform standard for visual
alarm devices (VADs) to improve life
safety in high noise areas and increase
notification for the hearing impaired.
The EU standard, that came into effect
in January 2014, requires that a light
level of 0.4 lux per square metre is
dispersed across the entire area.
The LX range was developed to provide the lowest possible current
consumption while still giving the highest possible light output to allow a
greater number of devices on a circuit.
The devices are based on familiar Fulleon product platforms providing
easy recognition and the reassurance of reliability and efficiency. The LX
range consists of six products comprised of wall mounted devices and
ceiling application devices, all of which boast coverage of 7.5m.
Eaton’s Fulleon business was the first to produce a low current, fully
certified range of products and has also launched a campaign to help
raise awareness of EN 54-23 across the industry. As part of the
campaign Eaton, has made a number of training and information
resources available such as an online specifying tool to help
professionals determine which products are required for a given
installation, a beacon placement template that overlays scale drawings
for ease of use and a pocket guide to the EN 54-23 standard.
To learn more about Eaton’s Fulleon business alarm devices, visit
www.cooperfulleon.com.
Stanley Guard personal security App protects
those at work & play
Stanley Security are delighted to announce the launch of Stanley
GuardT - an innovative personal alarm safety system.
Stanley GuardT is a Smartphone application which provides personal
security and assists in protecting potentially vulnerable people; these
could include lone workers or any person who could be at risk within
their working environment, as well as individuals out for an evening.
Rodney Foot, Product Manager at Stanley Security explains: "With
Stanley GuardT we are expanding our monitoring services of protecting
business premises to also protecting the employees and indeed friends
and families of those employees".
Compatible with devices working on Apple, Android, Blackberry and
Windows Operating Systems, Stanley GuardT is an exceptionally easy
to use personal safety system. With one "Shake" or "Slide" on the
activated app, an alert is sent to the Stanley Alarm Receiving Centre
(ARC) with the user's exact GPS location and live video / audio to
enable the trained operator to review the data to verify the alert.
They will then call the user to ensure the user's safety. If there is no
answer or there is evidence to suggest a threat to that person, the pre
set alarm escalation contacts - or the emergency services if the situation
is dangerous enough - will be immediately called in order to get help
quickly.
Stanley GuardT comes with a range of additional safety services
including an Amber Alert which is a timed alert set by the user if there
is a potential loss of phone signal within a building or area; after that
time frame, if the alert is not deactivated the ARC will be alerted and
will monitor the situation. A Man Down alarm, which is automatically
activated if there is no movement of the phone in a pre set time frame
(configured by the user), is another useful function, especially for those
working in agriculture or building industries. In addition, the Stanley
GuardT App comes with a Sound Alarm to deter potential attackers
and attract maximum attention.
As added safety measures, Stanley GuardT features a covert trigger
activation on Android & Blackberry devices, plus a duress PIN number
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which, when entered, sends out an alert to the operator stating you
have been forced into cancelling Stanley GuardT.
Stanley GuardT is suitable for an exceptionally wide range of work
and play activities, from estate agents visiting properties, to construction
and building workers who may be at risk of a fall or injury, to people
going for a night out or on a first date. In fact Stanley GuardT has
already been adopted by leading online dating agency Cupid PLC.
Stanley GuardT will be offered to all 6 million members across the
Cupid brands as part of its service. It provides Cupid customers with a
genuine personal safety system (and peace of mind) and provides Cupid
with another string to its bow.
Exceptionally reliable, it operates across any available data connection
(GPRS, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G etc) and uses the Amazon cloud infrastructure to
send alarm information to minimize single points of failure. All alarms
are received at Stanley’s 24/7 fully monitored and accredited Alarm
Receiving Centre by fully trained operatives.
Stanley GuardT is available from just £8 per month, with a 12 month
contract. For sales information please contact Stanley Security on 0844
254 0032 or visit www.Stanley Guard.eu
Legionella
New qualifications
to help tackle
Legionella
A new suite of qualifications has been launched to help
organisations prevent the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
and the multiplication of legionella bacteria.
Created by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (‘HABC’)
in partnership with B & V Water Treatment – the UK’s leading
independent water treatment provider – the qualifications are
aimed at operatives who need to have an understanding of the
disease and the measures necessary to counter it.
The HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (Cooling
and Evaporative Condensers) is split into two pathways
covering cooling towers/evaporative condensers and hot and
cold water system, and has been designed to aid workers in
environments where legionella growth is a risk and to raise
awareness of the factors associates with legionella bacteria.
Both pathways cover the health effects of Legionnaires
disease, the control measures that should be in place to
prevent legionella multiplying to harmful levels, and how
organisations can stay compliant with the updated Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8.
A HABC Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible
Persons qualification has also been launched for those either
already in the role of responsible person or aspiring to it.
It covers the effects of legionella bacteria on the body
including the impact an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
would have on a working site, how to identify and control the
risk associated with legionella bacteria, and how legislation
and codes of practice can support its control.
HABC Chief Executive, Jason Sprenger, said, ‘Legionella is still
a real concern to many organisations and public agencies, so it
is vital that staff have the skills and expertise to deal with it.
These qualifications will provide workers with the knowledge
and expertise needed to prevent the outbreak and spread of
Legionnaires disease, and provide reassurance to staff and
customers alike’.
Sarah Pallett, Training and Marketing Manager at B & V Water
Treatment commented, ‘B & V Water Treatment is proud to
have worked with HABC to develop this suite of qualifications
in legionella control. It is an employer’s responsibility to ensure
that all staff are suitably trained.
Having trained, knowledgeable staff becomes particularly
important when controlling the risks associated with legionella
bacteria and in meeting the regulatory requirements set out in
the HSE ACOP L8. These qualifications provide employers with
the confidence they need to ensure they are effectively
managing the risks associated with legionella’.
The qualifications cost £13 to £16 per learner depending on
the number registered, and take just one day to complete.
For more information, go to
www.highfieldabc.com/Legionella/Default.aspx
For regular updates from HABC, go to
www.twitter.com/HighfieldABC and
www.facebook.com/HighfieldABC
It has been designed to enforce the importance of the
responsible person with respect to ensuring competence of all
operatives on site, in accordance with HSE ACOP L8. Both
qualifications are recognised by the government’s Qualification
and Credit Framework (QCF).
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Health & Safety Event
Successful inaugural year in London
for Health & Safety Event
Show organisers report 75% of visitors to Safety
& Health Expo 2014 were a brand new audience
delivered by the move to London, plus a 10%
increase in senior management attending
exhibition.
Safety &Health Expo, organised by UBM Live,
has celebrated its first year in London in style,
with a total of 15,206 professionals attending the
flagship exhibition for the health & safety
industry. Taking place from 17th – 19th June, the
move from the NEC Birmingham to London ExCeL
was highly anticipated and came off the back of
extensive market research. Show organisers have
declared the event a great success with over 60%
of companies already rebooked for 2015.
Heather Beach, Director – OSH Global, UBM Live,
said:
“We wanted to reinvigorate the show and bring
all aspects of the industry together under one
roof. It was a bold move and we are incredibly
proud of our first year in London and the multiple
new features we added to the event. We would
like to extend our thanks to all the associations
for their support, particularly for the UK’s
inaugural health and safety week. We look
forward to building on this success and
developing an event that flies the flag for British
health and safety internationally.”
The show, which was held June 17-19, was run in
association with RoSPA, IOSH, LEEA and BSIF. The
event is the country’s largest dedicated exhibition
to the health and safety industry; with no other
comparable exhibition dedicated to uniting health
& safety professionals with suppliers and
specialists offering the very latest in solutions,
innovation and education. The show floor looked
better than ever with seminar theatres packed
with over 2,000 seats filled over the 3 days, Ikar’s
fall arrest system featured and Safety and Health
Live demonstrating the flexibility of work wear
and equipment in a fun way!
Plans to further internationalise the event have
now been cemented by its new residence in
London. This year’s event had a big increase of
overseas companies, making up 20% of
exhibitors. Growth in international attendees was
particularly strong increasing from 1% to 5%, and
paves the way for future internationalisation of
the exhibition, so much so that the organisers
have re-named the event ‘Safety & Health
International’.
Another benefit of the new venue was the colocation of the show with other Protection &
Management Series events covering security, fire,
Health & Safety Event
facilities management, energy and environment, and service
management. End-users heralded this “one-stop shop” for all
their needs, a true rarity for the diverse needs of business
owners. In total, more than 40,000 attendees flooded through
the doors over the three days.
Sarah McOnie, Managing Director, The McOnie Agency, said:
“The move to London for the Protection and Management
Series reinvigorated the events with a definite increase in
overseas visitors. The potential for the series to grow in 2015
is huge. We look forward to being a part of it.”
The IOSH Conference 2014 had over 870 delegates attending
the two-day conference benefitting from strategic global
insights, influential case studies and outstanding networking
opportunities. The two-day programme featured 80
internationally renowned speakers and 36 hot sessions themed
around ‘inspiring leadership’.
Ian Smart, Head of Communications, IOSH said:
“This was the first year IOSH’s annual conference was held in
conjunction with Safety and Health Expo. Combining the two
leading events in health and safety in the UK meant OSH
professionals could learn, network and debate the key issues
in their industry, and gain access at the same time to the
foremost showcase of products and services in the market. It
was an excellent exhibition this year, with plenty to see and do
on the show floor, and we were delighted with the level of
interest shown by people who wanted find out about IOSH and
the services we have to offer. I look forward to another great
Expo next year.”
The event was more dynamic than it had been in many years
with a plethora of events including the launch of Health and
Safety Week, the RoSPA Awards and the BSIF Innovation
Awards. Many of the educational theatres were standing room
only including SHP Legal & Cultural Arena and Fleet 21 Driver
Safety Zone.
Alan Murray, CEO, BSIF, said:
“2014 saw a step change as the UK national Safety and
Health Expo was held for the first time at ExCEL in London
bringing our market place to the capital for the first time in a
generation. It marked a series of “firsts”, high up there was the
inclusion of the IOSH Conference ensuring that Expo increased
its reach of key influencers. It was great to see so many BSIF
members exhibiting and I was delighted to hear good contacts
were made with high quality senior decision makers”.
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Training
New Scaffold Training Facility opens in
South Korea
CISRS have opened a brand new CISRS scaffolding training
facility in South Korea for CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training
Scheme (OSTS) courses.
Following a recent trip to the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI)
Scaffolder Training Centre in South Korea by CISRS Training
Manager, Dave Mosley, the facility has gained accreditation for
the delivery of scaffolder skills training, scaffold inspection and
scaffold supervisory qualifications.
The new facility (run by CISRS-approved training provider,
Safety & Access) will provide key support training services to
Samsung and their scaffolding operations, for at least the next
two years – which will provide a great boost in the number of
CISRS OSTS qualified operatives in the region. Since the
introduction of the CISRS scheme last July over 1,000 CISRS
cards have been issued relating to Level 1 and 2 Scaffolder,
Scaffold Inspection and Scaffold Supervisor Training.
CISRS Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley conducted a full,
independent audit of the new centre and said: “We are
delighted to be able to grant accreditation to Safety and
Access. This centre demonstrates the growing popularity and
recognition of the CISRS scheme across the globe. We are
thankful to Samsung Heavy Industries for supporting and
promoting the OSTS overseas scheme. They really are leading
the way in this part of the world
and we would like to think that
the other major players within
the shipbuilding sector will
follow their lead based upon the
improved standard of scaffolding
on site since the introduction of
CISRS training."
CISRS training in the Far East
region has been led by Safety
and Access for almost 18 months
– almost exclusively for their
client Samsung Heavy Industries,
who operate a huge shipyard at
the Geoje Island site in the
South of the country.
The opening of this new CISRS
centre follows recent overseas
expansion by approved
providers, Safety & Access – with
the opening of two centres in
the Middle East situated in UAE
and Qatar to add the two
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existing centres in the UK in Nottingham and North East
Lincolnshire.
Safety & Access Joint Managing Director, Rick Statham
commented: "We recognise and promote only independent
CISRS accreditations for scaffolding in the UK and
internationally and are extremely proud of this ongoing
recognition of our professional and dedicated approach to
providing quality training to our clients. We would also like to
thank our client Samsung Heavy Industries for investing in the
provision of the scheme and we look forward to continuing
this service for years to come in the region.
"As a provider that has delivered CISRS training for many
years in the UK, we are delighted to be able to offer the
similarly accredited scheme to our clients on an international
basis, having exceeded the 1,000 mark can only serve to
provide a benchmark for other heavy industries and clients
within the oil and gas business.”
For further details about all CISRS OSTS overseas accredited
training centres, tube and fitting and system scaffolding CISRS
courses, or for information about any of the scaffolding training
courses on offer in the UK or abroad, please visit
www.cisrs.org.uk or email enquiries@cisrs.org.uk.
Training
Construction industry to reap the rewards of
new IOSH Working safely training recognition
Greater flexibility in how construction workers complete health
and safety training can help boost the industry’s post-recession
recovery, a leading health and safety body has claimed.
This flexibility is the result of a new development between
the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
IOSH’s one-day Working safely course, has now been recognised by CSCS as an equivalent to a Level 1 Award in health
and safety in a construction environment.
It means that delegates who successfully complete Working
safely can apply for a CSCS green Labourer card once they
have also passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment
Operatives Test.
This news is likely to be welcomed by course delegates who
have already successfully completed their Working safely
training because it’ll give them an opportunity to apply for
their green card.
Paul Haxell, chair of the IOSH Construction Group, said: “Our
industry is crying out for manpower and therefore options and
alternatives that make it easier for people to become qualified
at the first level have got to be in the interests of the industry.
“For IOSH training providers, this opens up the opportunity to
support the rebirth and growth of the construction industry.
More people getting their CSCS Green Card, and knowing good
standards as a result, is vitally important to the safe growth
that the industry needs.”
IOSH chief executive Jan Chmiel said: “We’re absolutely
delighted with this new development as it’s something we’ve
wanted to achieve on behalf of our training providers and
members for some time.
“We believe that training is relevant to everyone. Last year
alone, more than 150,000 people were trained to our
standards. Forward thinking organisations know that investing
in a culture of care brings advanced performance through reputation, resilience and results.”
Working safely is for people at any level, in any sector,
needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
Tracey Wright, Commercial Development Manager at IOSH,
said: “We’ve been working closely with CSCS over the past five
months to achieve this recognition, bringing Working safely in
line with their new national occupational standard. That’s
because we know it’s important to so many of our training
providers who recognise our course as being world-class
training.”
CSCS chief executive Graham Wren said: “When we introduced the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction
Environment we were keen not to duplicate existing training
that met the objectives of this new qualification. To do so
would have resulted in construction employers incurring unnecessary costs.
“IOSH’s Working safely course met our strict mapping criteria
and we are confident that anyone who has successfully
completed it will have the necessary understanding of on-site
health and safety issues which affect labourers.”
To find out more about Working Safely and the new CSCS
recognition, visit www.iosh.co.uk/workingsafely or call IOSH’s
customer support team on 0116 2573 192.
Energy management training all you need to know at EMEX
Training is one of the vital steps that businesses should take,
in order to efficiently reduce their energy consumption and
become wiser with regards to energy buying. How can any
positive changes come about until the energy consumers themselves are aware of the effect their actions have on the overall
energy consumption? It makes sense to train staff and executives whilst also implementing energy saving measures and
technology.
Of the four seminar theatres at EMEX, Theatre One will be
focused solely on Energy Management Training. The event is
set to attract many training providers, each bringing their
solutions to the obstacles that companies face when looking to
reduce their energy consumption.
Subjects covered in Theatre One will include behavioural
changes within a business, the professional energy manager
and what their role is and how a positive energy culture can
be built – including triggers and incentives.
Hear practical tips and tools, brought to you by those who
are successfully tackling their energy consumption. Names
include Sarah Bentley, CEO of Building Futures Group, Mark
McCusker, Head of Energy & Carbon at Morrisons Supermarkets
plc., Dr Majid Al-Kader, MD at Sklls2Learn and Simon Ponsford
from Tivarri.
With training comes expertise and confidence. Find out how
at EMEX. www.emexlondon.com/register-now/
If your organisation can help others to reduce their energy
bill, there is still space to exhibit. Get in touch with our team
now sales@emexlondon.com
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Office Design
The Interiors Group designs and fits
out offices for Sloane Robinson
The Interiors Group have designed and fitted out offices for Sloane Robinson. The
company are an international investment management corporation founded in 1993;
Sloane Robinson manages assets in a variety of products, primarily focused on long/short
equity in Emerging, Pacific and European markets. The company manages assets with an
absolute return focus on behalf of professional investors throughout the world.
Sloane Robinson appointed
The Interiors Group as the
lease in their existing building
had come to an end and they
sought out a new look to
complement a recent brand
refresh. Working closely with
the client The Interiors Group
were briefed to create a
comfortable yet stylish
atmosphere. The design
concept is based around the
theme of natural and timeless
elegance. A minimalist interior
with a neutral colour palette
and bright lighting opens up
the space making it feel airy
and spacious.
A visually appealing feature
wall, which is made up of grey
slate effect, sits behind the
bespoke reception desk whilst
adding warmth and welcoming
guidance for visitors reporting
to this area. White porcelain
tile flooring has been laid
throughout the reception along
with white walls. For this
specific project The Interiors
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Office Design
Group felt that lighting was also key to this space, guiding the
user through the corridor to private meeting suites & the
terrace area.
There are high end meeting suites which are separated from
the open plan space, accommodating large or small group
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flooring laid out throughout the meeting rooms and office. All
meeting rooms have had glazed tinted partitions installed and
are partially opaque for added privacy. Doors and partitions
frames, even the frames for artwork, are all in matt black
adding sharp linear lines to this fit out. The Interiors Group
selected artwork with the client and has dressed all meeting
rooms with unique and impactful artwork, which compliments
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tiled ceiling which is made to feel light and airy with the
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Kebony Project Honoured at ASLA Awards
for General Design
an important part in meeting the sustainable aspects that
informed the park’s design. Following Hurricane Sandy, the
selection of a strong material like Kebony was considered
paramount to ensuring the longevity of the site.
“We are delighted to have been able to contribute to this
triumph of landscape architecture,” said Adrian Pye,
international sales director at Kebony. “The reception of this
highly sought-after award is both deserved and truly
gratifying.”
The park neighbors an emerging residential development of
5,000 affordable residential units which is part of a wider
riverside regeneration agenda. The park is thus intended to
serve as a vibrant hub and to provide a new, recreational
open space for the surrounding communities. The integrated
design weaves together infrastructure, landscape, and
architecture to transform a derelict piece of post-industrial
wasteland into new ecological corridors that anticipate the
inevitable patterns of harsh weather and rising water levels
along the East River.
The patented Kebony technology transforms soft wood
species and produces a durable product, resistant to wear
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Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park in New York City
recognized at American Society of Landscape Architects
Awards
Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park, a riverside park in
New York City decked in sustainable Kebony wood, has been
recognized in the General Design category at the American
Society of Landscape Architects Awards. The project was
designed by Architectural firms Thomas Balsley Associates
and Weiss/ Manfredi.
Kebony’s Southern Yellow Pine was chosen as the material
for the large expanses of wooden promenade for its
durability and weather-resistance but also for its natural
beauty and the silver-grey patina it acquires over its long
lifespan. The prestigious accolade recognises a specific work
of landscape architecture with a high quality of design and
impeccable execution. Important considerations for the judges
were design context, environmental sensitivity and
sustainability – criteria which, the Hunter’s Point project met
with the use of Kebony wood.
“Sustainability was a core value in consideration during the
design and construction of Hunter’s Point South Waterfront
Park,” said Alison Wicks from Weiss/Manfredi. “Accordingly,
we needed a material that would continue to perform over
time, without deteriorating. Kebony, with its enhanced
durability and natural aestheticism was an ideal choice for
the large expanse of boardwalk.”
The project marks the transformation and regeneration of
the 30 acres of post-industrial waterfront into a new model
of urban ecology. The park will play a fundamental role in the
social redevelopment of the area, now a resilient, multilayered recreational and cultural destination. Kebony played
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Boulting Power Centre brings BS EN 61439 peace of mind
Boulting Technology has launched a new range of low voltage
(LV) switchboards. The new Boulting Power Centre (BPC) series
offers users BS EN 61439 compliance - a mandatory requirement from 1 November 2014.
BS EN 61439 has been developed to simplify and clarify the
means by which the performance of applicable products and
assemblies, including switchgear, can be verified against the
requirements of the standards. It completely replaces BS EN
60439-1, which will be withdrawn on November 1, 2014.
In the new standard, some established definitions and
practices have been radically revised and new methods of verification have been added. Whilst it retains critical safety-related
technical performance requirements, the methods by which performance can be verified have variously been extended, simplified and made more accessible.
LV switchboards distribute electricity within a user’s premises.
A mains supply from the grid is subdivided to feed electrically
powered equipment, allowing disconnection and protection of
assets as required.
The BPC range meets the requirement for higher fault ratings
typically found in both commercial, including data centres,
hospitals and offices, as well as industrial applications.
The range is available in 100kA, 80kA, 50kA and 25kA specifications, each one offering simple integration and high levels of
reliability thanks to their innovative design. Busbar ratings for
the 100kA unit are 100kA for one second, with current ratings
from 6300A to 2500A, and for the 80kA, current ratings from
1600A to 4000A. This allows flexibility with switchboard layout
at the initial design stage.
The LV switchboards are naturally ventilated instead of
forced ventilated, providing greater reliability whilst helping to
reduce energy costs. The specially designed heat dissipation
system provides inherent reliability ensuring users achieve
maximum availability.
Furthermore, this method of ventilation reduces the footprint
by ten to twenty per cent, meaning that even the BPC100
model can be implemented without compromising on space.
This provides companies with ample space to grow should
their need increase, negating costly plant room extensions
further down the line.
"Here at Boulting Technology we offer turnkey solutions as
well as custom design, build, installation and commissioning
service," explained managing director, Gordon Mullis. "This
enables us to deliver designs optimised for maximum cost efficiency without compromising quality or performance.
"In addition to cost and efficiency, we understand that our
customers worry about meeting the latest safety standards and
so the new LV switchboard range is already compliant to the
stringent BS EN 61439 standard, ensuring that companies are
meeting the requirement today."
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Aston re-launches website as part of 50th anniversary
Romford-based Aston Group has launched a new
website as part of its 50th birthday celebrations to
provide better navigation and clearer visibility of the
complete range of building services and facilities
management capabilities that the Group now provides.
Originally focused on providing heating systems direct
to the consumer, Aston has grown to become a £16
million full service Group delivering a range of services
to both the public and private sectors.
The new website provides greater detail of recent
projects and client testimonials, including a complete
building services solution for more than 350 new
homes in Islington, North London, and a full list of
clients that range from major Construction Contractors and
ALMO’s through to Local Authorities, Universities, Colleges and
Healthcare Organisations.
It provides a full history of the company and profiles of its
senior team, as well as highlighting its corporate social
responsibility (CSR) activities and investment in local
apprentices.
Aston Group comprises two ‘divisions’. The building services
Its facilities management division provides both planned and
reactive maintenance of any and all building and premisesrelated services from ‘traditional’ HVAC systems through to lifts,
lighting, controlled access, water hygiene, fire and security
installations at private or local authority owned tenanted
housing. It can also deliver a range of ‘soft’ FM services as
required.
The new website is www.astongroupuk.com
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Bringing independence and freedom
to all the family:
Hamilton Provides The Finishing Touches &
Suite Choices at Sleep 2014
Geberit AquaClean chosen for hit Channel 4 home makeover
show
With multi-generational
living on the increase in
the UK, Geberit was able
to come to the rescue of
one family who were
desperately trying to make
their home a comfortable
environment for all,
supplying its marketleading shower toilet for
Sarah Beeny’s Channel 4
series, Double Your House
for Half the Money.
In the latest series of the home improvement show which
helps people transform their homes without breaking the bank,
Sarah meets Jamie and Shital who have relocated from London
to Sheffield and now share their four-bedroom bungalow with
Shital’s disabled brother and elderly mother.
With Shital having a rare genetic condition which confines her
to a wheelchair, and Jamie suffering from Cerebral Palsy, this
project really was all about improving the quality of life for
every member of the family and helping them enjoy greater
independence and freedom in their own home.
Expanding and adapting the property, Jamie and Shital created
an en-suite bathroom equipped with the latest mobility aids to
help make life simpler. Central to the design of the space is the
Geberit AquaClean 8000plus Care, a shower toilet that, at the
touch of a button, washes the user clean with a gentle, airy
water spray at body temperature. The intensity of the water can
be adjusted to one of five levels, while the oscillating spray
provides a particularly beneficial clean.
The Geberit AquaClean 8000plus Care also offers many
additional features, including a convenient dryer, a pulsating
spray and an automatic odour extraction function, which fills
the room with fresh, clean air.
Streamlined in design, the AquaClean fits seamlessly into the
couple’s new bathroom, helping to create a luxurious
environment that caters to each family member’s very specific
requirements.
As Sarah Beeny comments: “It doesn’t in any way feel like a
hospital bathroom, it’s a luxurious bathroom.”
“It’s enabled us to have total accessibility within the home,”
concluded Shital.
Hamilton Litestat is previewing new 2015 lines set to join its
unique ‘on trend’ range of designer and bespoke switch plate
and sockets, and is showcasing the company’s latest lighting
control and multi-zone audio control systems at the hotel
design event, Sleep 2014 this November. At Sleep, Hamilton will
be demonstrating how it focuses on meeting the specific needs
of Hoteliers. The company’s priority is to ensure the high
expectations of guests are met, whether from the international
business community or from the ranks of those “getting away
from it all”. Exceptional design is clearly priority but
withstanding wear and tear and looking good for longer is a
must.
Making light work
Many projects call for site-specific items. Hamilton listens to
clients and meets demand within the hospitality sector for
tailor made electrical switches and sockets and smart lighting
solutions, which can assist with cost and energy savings. In
today’s technology world it’s important that hotels provide the
necessary tools to keep this technology running - so providing
fixed USB outlets within the hotel room to charge phones’,
tablets, digital cameras, etc. helps to ensure a guest’s stay is
more relaxing. Hamilton’s range includes various modular USB
outlets, plus the new ‘USB99 Twin charger and power socket’
all in one unit.
Hamilton’s Mercury® lighting control system is a popular
choice within medium-sized hotels as an automated multizone/entry-level building controls system. Systems, which are
now industry standard fit outs include: room activation via a
Key Card Switch system or PIR (motion sensors); programmable
multi-scene lighting control for restaurant/bar and public areas
that require changing ambient mood lighting. Partition
switching is another popular choice, widely used within multilayout conference/seminar function room areas.
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Alan Thomas, Managing Director of Aston Group, says that a
new website is a logical step in the rebranding process: “It
provides a clear statement to the market that the Aston Group
has evolved from providing ‘traditional’ HVAC systems to
delivering complete solutions in even the most challenging
environments.”
division designs and installs heating, plumbing, ventilation, air
conditioning and electricity solutions for primary, large-scale
residential and commercial new build and refurbishment
projects.
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Bi-Fold Expectations New Appointments To Eaton’s
EMEA Leadership Team
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Eaton has announced changes and new appointments to the
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) leadership team of its
Electrical Sector business.
Enzo Strappazzon, pic. right,
has been named Senior Vice
President and General Manager
of the newly-formed Industrial
Control and Protection
Division. Strappazzon will be
responsible for driving the
strategic growth of this new
division which will include the
Industrial Control and
A new build project in Buckinghamshire, spanning 8,500sq ft,
Automation Division and
seven bedrooms has been designed to blend in with the
Eaton’s Bussmann fuse
authentic style of its surrounding area and offers all the detail
business in EMEA.
of a period property with a modern twist.
Previously, Strappazzon was
This Victorian styled property conveys a wide range of
Vice President and General
architectural styles, from early classicism inherited from Regency Manager for Eaton’s Bussmann
architecture to design touches from the Queen Anne period, all and Power Systems Divisions
injected into the new build. To the right hand side of the
as well as the Martek Power
property is an unexpected one level modern extension, with
and Power Systems Businesses
streamlined design, incorporating bi-folding doors.
within Eaton’s EMEA Electrical Sector business.
This modern wing encompasses the kitchen and dining room,
plus an extended seating area. These three rooms merge into
Additionally, Mike Longman,
one open planned space creating a contemporary living area.
pic. right, has been named
There is an abundance of natural light generated from two sets Senior Vice President and
of bi-folds that run the length of the property, providing
General Manager of the newlytransition between house and garden.
formed Power Quality and
The construction company decided upon aluminium bi-folds
Electronics Division for EMEA.
after experiencing problems with PVC and wood. The doors
Longman will be responsible
integrated are made from high grade aluminium, in keeping
for driving the strategic growth
with the contemporary living area.
of the business including
Supplied by Origin, an award winning British manufacturer of
bi-folding doors, the construction company specified a ten door completion of the integration
of a number of legacy brands
set with a moving corner post plus a five door set and
under the Bussmann banner,
incorporated four roof lanterns to increase the vast amount of
including Martek Power,
natural light filling the rooms.
Sefelec and Semelec. Most
The ten door set is a five by five corner bi-fold configuration,
recently, Longman was Senior
with the far set operating around a 90° angle clear opening.
Vice President, Global
This set-up provides a completely frameless corner, with
Marketing, Electrical Sector,
unrestricted views of the garden.
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Mark Simblett Joins Winder
Power’s Team
Winder Power are delighted to
announce the appointment of
Mark Simblett as our new
Commercial Director. Mark will be
joining Winder from Slater’s
Electricals in Newcastle-uponTyne where he holds the position
of Sales Director. Mark has
worked with Slater’s since 2006
prior to which he held a senior
position with Trench UK. Mark
will take up his new role on 1
December 2014.
Commenting on the appointment, Laurence MacKenzie,
Managing Director of Winder Power said, “We are absolutely
delighted to have been able to attract someone of Mark’s
calibre to the Company. Mark brings with him a wealth of
experience in transformer sales and will add to our existing
excellent front end team. Mark will join our Board and we very
much look forward to working with him in further strengthening
our business.
Adding comment, Simblett said, "I am absolutely thrilled to
be joining the team at Winders; not only do they have a very
strong reputation within the power sector, they are a forward
looking organisation with a passion for their products and their
people. The opportunity to join a strong and successful team
and build upon that for the future is very exciting."
Lastly, Cyrille Brisson, pic.
right, has been named Vice
President of Marketing for
EMEA with responsibility for
driving segment orientated
campaigns, brand building and
demand generation strategies
across all product, service and
solution offerings for Eaton’s
Electrical Sector. Mostly
recently, Brisson held the
position of Vice President,
Power Quality Division,
Electrical EMEA.
“Eaton has grown rapidly
since 2000 as a result of 65
acquisitions, including the
transformational $13 billion
acquisition of Cooper
Industries in 2012,” said Frank Campbell, President, Electrical
Sector EMEA. “As part of the ongoing integration of the
former Cooper businesses and to better meet customer
requirements, we have formed the new business units –
Industrial Control and Protection and Power Quality and
Electronics. Furthermore, with a newly formed central
marketing function under Cyrille’s leadership, we are making a
significant investment to help build the Eaton brand in EMEA.
I look forward to working with Enzo, Mike, Cyrille and the rest
of my team to realize the company’s ambitious growth
objectives in the region.”
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Wellesley Finance expand loan origination
team with experienced hires
Wellesley and Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of
David Mill and Andrew Scotting to the Wellesley Finance loan
origination team. With the unrivalled growth of Wellesley & Co
over the last 12 months, which has seen the company lend over
£80m, the company is looking to double this level of lending
over the next year.
David Mill has 25 years of banking experience, the last 13 of
which were within the real estate sector. David has managed
portfolios of real estate customers and grew income through
new business development. His key skills include loan
structuring, relationship management and the ability to grow
income through matching customer and client requests.
Andrew Scotting has over 20 years of experience within the
Real Estate finance industry structuring real estate transactions
in the UK and Europe. He has extensive expertise in structuring
senior debt and highly leveraged property deals and has a
history of delivering and creating strategies to fit with the
opportunities within the market. Scotting’s professional
experience includes Pluto Finance where his most recent
position was Fund Director.
Wellesley Finance acts as a traditional finance provider and is
backed by the Wellesley & Co. ‘Peer-to-Peer Lending’ Platform.
The platform is able to provide the finance company with a
reliable source of funding for borrowers. The increase in
popularity of Peer-to-Peer lending over the last year was
cemented in April when the industry came under the Regulation
of the FCA and in March, the chancellor announced his intention
to include the asset class within the new ISA framework.
Over the next year Wellesley plans to increase substantially the
property lending. There is also potential to operate in selected
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areas of Europe.
David Bailey Furniture Systems’
steady growth in the healthcare,
education and veterinary sectors
has allowed the company to
further strengthen its sales team
with the appointment of Barry
Hamer as sales manager.
Barry has a wealth of experience
in furniture sales having previously
worked for another leading
supplier of healthcare furniture
systems, as well as a specialist
manufacturer of special needs
furniture.
Based in Shropshire, Barry is
ideally located to respond to
opportunities in the Midlands and North of England, which were
previously being handled by David Bailey’s head office in
Broadstairs, Kent.
Barry said: “David Bailey Furniture Systems is a great example
of a British manufacturing success story and I’m delighted to be
part of the team.
“In the last 30 years, they’ve won some major healthcare
contracts, like the recent £1.25million refurbishment of Bristol’s
Southmead Hospital, but they’ve also manufactured furniture for
numerous primary and secondary schools, veterinary practices,
as well as other niches – so, I’m looking forward to the
diversity of opportunities that lies ahead.”
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Sodexo appoints new business development
director for universities
Sodexo has appointed Tracey Smith as
business development director for its
universities business.
Tracey has extensive experience in the
education sector and joins Sodexo from
Aramark where she achieved significant
success in the higher education market.
Following on from Sodexo’s launch of
its Student Living offer last year, the
appointment of Tracey will see the
company further develop its position in
this marketplace, with an emphasis on
Sodexo’s commitment to providing quality of life services which
have a direct impact on the student experience.
Tracey says, “With over 25 years of experience working for
foodservice providers in the education market, I am looking
forward to working with a company which like me is passionate
about enhancing the student experience. Sodexo has had great
success over the last couple of years and I am looking forward
to helping the company continue to build on this and establish
it as a market leader in the provision of not just food but also
accommodation and IFM services for the higher education
market.”
Paul Anstey, Sodexo’s managing director for commercial
education, “We are looking forward to the wealth of experience
which Tracey brings to the team. Having another dedicated
business development director for this sector can only help us
in our quest to become the market leaders in the provision of
services which can influence the student experience at all the
universities where we operate.”
Sodexo has provided catering and hospitality services to
universities for almost 60 years and continues to win new
business in this area. However over the last 15 years it has
been moving more and more into also providing a
comprehensive facilities management service into student
accommodation for both universities and private developers,
and last year launched its Student Living by Sodexo offer.
The offer, which has an operational structure tailored to the
specific needs of the sector, was developed following extensive
research into the various client groups combined with a market
evaluation and meetings with potential clients and sector
experts. Sodexo also analysed the results of its biennial
University Lifestyle Survey which has captured students
changing opinions and attitudes towards certain aspects of
their student accommodation since 2004.
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David Picton, chief sustainability officer of integrated services
and construction company Carillion has been appointed a
commissioner on the newly launched Industry and Parliament
Trust Sustainability Commission.
He joins Parliamentarians, including Joan Walley MP, Adrian
Bailey MP, Jeremy Lefroy MP and Lord Whitty, as well as senior
business people and academics.
The Sustainability Commission is a new series of events
exploring how businesses approach sustainability issues and
what can be done to promote more sustainable business
practices. Organised by the Industry and Parliament Trust and
the University of Birmingham Environment & Energy, Economics
& Management Cluster, the Commission will meet for six
evidence sessions before a report is published in February 2015
outlining their findings.
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, governments and
businesses need to adapt critical systems, innovate and
transform their processes and products to be fit for the
demands of the future. In a rapidly changing world, companies
are increasingly realising the correlation between risk
management and sustainability. Leadership is required by
industry and governments to go beyond ‘business as usual’ and
build on the framework put in place by the United Nations Rio
Summits that began in 1992 to promote sustainable
development. The IPT Sustainability Commission aims to
investigate what the UK Parliament and future governments can
do to better understand sustainability and create an
environment to promote sustainable business practices.
The Sustainability Commission was launched in the House of
Commons, with Professor Stephen Brammer providing an
overview of what the Commissioners are looking to achieve and
Adam Elman, Global head of delivery for Plan A at Marks &
Spencer, speaking about their approach to sustainability
envisaged through the Plan A 2020 commitments.
The Industry and Parliament Trust will be documenting each
session of the Commission with regular blog updates and
podcasts, and comment from prominent members of the
Commission. The report will be led by analysis from
parliamentarians and industry and suggest a framework for
industry to foster a more sustainable approach to business.
A podcast featuring Professor Stephen Brammer and Adam
Elman, is available to download on the Industry and Parliament
Trust’s Soundcloud page: www.soundcloud.com/indparltrust
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