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A combination of primer and non-slip, waterborne lacquer from Bona was used to renovate the oak floor in a food service area at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds. Bona Intense primer delivered a subtle grain enriching effect and Bona Traffic HD Anti Slip was chosen for its combination of high durability and low level slip potential that surpasses the HSE’s low level slip classification of 36+ when tested using the Pendulum (CoF) test. Floors finished with Bona Traffic HD can be put back into full use after just 12 hours – perfect when avoiding downtime is a key requirement.

Jubilee wharf is a recently completed mixed-use development in the heart of Penryn (Cornwall). The building themselves are a low energy sustainable design - super insulated and carbon neutral in operation.

Since opening its first gym in 2009, Pure Gym has rapidly grown into the UK’s leading gym operator by using a simple low cost scalable business model.

A chic forest retreat in the Scottish Highlands opted for our Accoya® timber cladding which offers a an attractive finish but also has the benefit of being low maintenance and sustainable.

OverviewKEA Dublin is a 2787m² shopping centre in Ballymun Ireland which required a full smoke ventilation system from Powrmatic.Project BackgroundIKEA Dublin is 30,000 square-foot shopping centre in Ballymun Ireland which required a full smoke ventilation system from Powrmatic.Project SolutionPowrmatic supplied 73 Roof Opensky smoke ventilators to the new IKEA store in Dublin. Specified and installed by Air Design Systems Ltd, the installation is providing full smoke ventilation to five separate areas within the store.The second area is the show room and café which were naturally ventilated by louvred ventilators and split into zones using a fixed smoke curtain. A similar approach was taken with the self-serve warehouse and checkout area, which was also naturally ventilated using louvred ventilators and fixed smoke curtains. Polycarbonate blades are used on the louvred ventilators to allow natural light to enter the spaces. Additionally, the escape staircases were ventilated using louvred ventilators at the head of the stairs and a local control panel with an emergency break glass.Project Result“We were involved from the very early in the design stages of the project, using our knowledge and experience of installations within other IKEA stores and warehouses to engineer a suitable, cost-effective solution,” recalled  Air Design Systems Ltd Director Alan Clare.“Within these works we have had to include for three separate main control panels, all electrical wiring run in fire-protected cable, local control panels with emergency break glasses and a mimic control panel linking all smoke ventilation zones. We also provided rain sensors, roof access hatches, and head of lift shaft cowls,” he added.Due to the success of the project, there was a requirement within a year of opening to extend the warehouse area. Air Design Systems Ltd was awarded the sub-contract to extend the system into the new space and link back to the existing control system. In total, a further 14 Powrmatic ventilators were installed in the warehouse roof & walls and at the head of the two additional emergency staircases.Powrmatic’s Roof Opensky ventilators are attractive, low-profile units that have been specifically designed for both smoke and heat exhaust and natural ventilation applications. The Opensky can be roof or wall mounted for exhaust or inlet and can be supplied with a hinged base for use as an access hatch. They are tested for use as smoke ventilators to BS EN 12101-2.

Occupants of 77 Coleman benefit from environmentally centred design both inside and outside. In the building’s washrooms, recessed Bobrick accessories deliver low-profile design and minimise consumable use.

A Dimplex air source heat pump forms part of the award-winning energy credentials at a ‘Superhome’ designed to showcase the energy savings that can be made using grants and relatively low-cost improvements.

Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has installed dormakaba’s Saflok Quantum Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled locks in The Landmark London, Royal Lancaster London and K West Hotel & Spa.

Accessible toileting facilities are crucial in public spaces to meet the diverse needs of individuals. Changing Places toilets, such as the modular Care Capsule™, provide a portable and adaptable solution for those with disabilities, ensuring they can enjoy their outings comfortably. A recent project with the Sussex Wildlife Trust exemplifies the effectiveness of Care Capsule™ in upgrading existing facilities. Despite space constraints in the visitors and education centres, a modular unit was swiftly installed adjacent to the main building, offering accessibility without the need for extensive construction within pre-existing structures.The project, initiated in January 2023, aimed for completion by the end of March 2023. The tight timeline was met through efficient processes, including a prompt site survey, proposal acceptance, and swift groundworks. Overcoming challenges like relocating a power cable, the team successfully hoisted the Care Capsule™ into place. The exterior was clad in local chestnut timber to harmonize with the surroundings, while interior features like Altro non-slip vinyl flooring, White Rock welded wall finishes, and height-adjustable units ensured both functionality and aesthetic coherence.

Col.legi Montserrat in Barcelona is one of the most innovative schools in Spain. The school has departed from the traditional system of silence and listening to explanations and encouraging discussions. The means? Acoustic quality and low frequency absorption.

Recent installation to a low-rise block of flats in High Wycombe. With flammable composite decking on the balconies, the building owner was keen to find a non-combustible alternative and our aluminium decking system was just the ticket!

In the summer of 2022, Dryflow supplied the world’s oldest, and arguably most famous university with 43 of its most discerning dryers, the Dryflow Classic Plus II.Units Supplied: 43Key Benefits: Very quiet and energy efficientRated Power: 1.4kW | 5.83 Wh per dryProjectThe university needed hand dryers that would provide several benefits – low noise, energy efficiency and reliability to ensure staff and students could enjoy the advantages of fast drying with low environmental impact.SolutionThe elegant, energy-efficient Dryflow Classic Plus II hand dryer is very cheap to run and a favourite amongst educational institutions for its cost-saving qualities alone. The added benefits of ultra low noise, robust materials and a motor life that will keep on running for years to come put this dryer at the top of the league for the University of Cambridge.The Dryflow Classic PlusThese units are extremely competitively priced and come with industry-leading warranties – so you can be safe in the knowledge that your hand dryer will keep on delivering.The Dryflow Classic Plus II has been built to last. It dries hands in just 10 to 15 seconds, and is ideal for washrooms which have extremely high traffic. 

Sirius and Ganton Academy is a dynamic 21st century learning environment created to accommodate state-of-the-art facilities in Hull. It is also the UK’s first academy to be constructed using Technal’s revolutionary low rise glazing system.

Profile 22’s Optima windows were chosen for the refurbishment of two tower blocks and the construction of a new low rise apartment block to create 224 one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments in Nottingham.

A Grant Uflex MINI low profile underfloor heating system has been installed throughout the entire downstairs of a four-year-old property, providing the homeowners with complete comfort in the rooms they occupy the most frequently.

Daikin Altherma low temperature monobloc heat pumps provide heating or cooling and domestic hot water for three homes newly built by award-winning housebuilder Distinctive Developments in a former farmyard near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Rockpanel were very pleased to be specified for this high specification, low energy, state-of-the-art six-bedroom luxury residence, which is set in a spectacular two acre site within beautiful rolling countryside in the South of England. 

The Proteus Waterproofing roof survey carried out found the existing flat roof system to be saturated. The existing roof build-up needed to be stripped back to the roof deck, with the main challenge of the roof refurbishment being the low up-stand heights available to the penthouses.The project required a flat roof system manufacturer involved at the initial roof survey and specification design stage, followed by the manufacturers technical back-up to assist with unforeseen and unexpected situations to ensure a successful installation of the new roof systems.High Performance WaterproofingThe terrace roofs above hated spaces demanded a waterproofing system with BBA certification. The fully bonded and seamless Pro- System® Plus was selected for its high performance and low odour, in conjunction with Proteus Pro-Therm Insulation to improve the roofs thermal performance and reduce the existing condensation risk.The flat roofs that were not above heated spaces required Proteus Pro-System® Plus low odour, seamless waterproofing overlay. Proteus Waterproofing worked closely with the Client and the Proteus Approved Contractor, which also acted as the Main Contractor, to ensure the installation complied with the specification design.Health & SafetySafety on construction sites is always of the utmost importance, as well as keeping disruptions to other trades to a minimum. Proteus Pro-System® Plus was selected for its high performance, low odour, phased cold installation and seamless waterproofing.Long Term Performance​Proteus Pro-System® Plus creates an elastomeric, seamless, cold applied waterproofing membrane. The Proteus Pro-System® Plus system can include warm roof insulation. The membrane does not become brittle with age, is BBA Certified with a durability statement of at least 30 years.

Over 1,400m2 of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing was installed at the British Racing School in Newmarket. RG Carter Group specified Lunar to create a decorative, low maintenance, hard-wearing surface dressing which is also wheelchair friendly.

Low environmental impact... CHALLENGE All over the world architects and building owners are trying to create buildings with a low environmental impact. For this private house, the architect wanted to combine an aesthetical finish of a metal roof in combination with PV and hot water panels. The biggest issue for the architect was the fixing of these panels without having leak problems in the future. SOLUTION The roof was waterproofed using a RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing membrane that is mechanically fastened onto the supporting roof structure. Two kinds of PVC profiles were heat welded onto the waterproofing membrane: on the one hand RENOLIT ALKORDESIGN profiles (for aesthetical value only), on the other hand there are RENOLIT ALKORSOLAR profiles, which function as the base to attach the hot water and the PV panels. The gable was also finished with the RENOLIT ALKORDESIGN system.

South Lawns Hotel is an iconic hotel located on a Green Belt site. An additional 25 bedroom extension was constructed for this development, set on a brick plinth, clad in dark boarding, to emulate agricultural York boarding, with a low-profile aluminium roof. The design and materials proposed minimised its visual impact on views across the Forest landscape nearby and contrasted with the white render of the existing building.Cellecta’s DECKfon Batten 70 was specified by Boyle and Summers as they have been rigorously tested and are robust detail complaint for steel, concrete and timber separating floor applications. The battens consist of a layer of recycled, low resonance, open cell, flexible polyurethane foam bonded to an FSC/PEFC certified timber batten.Tuakana was awarded this 1,050m² contract for this development in Milford-on-sea.

Our access panels and riser doors are available with many different lock types for all your security needs. From low level security locks to high level security making any access panel as secure as the customers needs.

An energy efficient approach to construction, using low maintenance building materials together with Dimplex ground source heat pumps, is proving the key to cost-effective heating at a collection of ten new homes built by Shetland Islands Council in Brae.

Our client wanted a low maintenance but high quality finish for the balconies on a build of high end flats and penthouses.Castlewood composite decking was chosen as it provides good slip resistance and a very luxurious finish. Our composite decking is very low maintenance due to the unique polymer cap that is applied to the decking boards during production. This particular deck board is supplied with a 25 year limited warranty for domestic applications and a 10 year limited warranty for commercial applications. Terms and conditions apply.Our aluminium substructure system was chosen as it is quick and easy to install and will never rot like traditional timber joists. The balconies also had very low thresholds in some areas that could not have been overcome with traditional timber joists.The aluminium substructure was assembled in frames with joists running at 400mm apart to provide adequate support for the composite boards. Additional joists were also installed to support the ends of each decking board where two ends meet.Each aluminium frame was then laid on our DD adjustable pedestals to make them completely level. Decking boards were then secured to the aluminium with our unique fasteners that work with our boards and aluminium profiles.If you have a project that may require this system please get in touch with your dimensions and we will happily provide a quotation for everything required.

Construction of Wolverhampton’s eye-catching modern office development i9 has been completed and marks a major milestone in the creation of a thriving commercial quarter at the heart of the city’s award-winning Interchange. The i9 project follows the success of the i10 complex on the opposite side of Railway Drive in the city centre. Both have been delivered by the council and leading property developer, Ion.Designed by Glenn Howells Architects and constructed by GRAHAM Group, the eye-catching i9 building pays homage to the industrial characteristics of the city’s red-brick Victorian architecture. Approved fabricator APiC UK Limited installed Metal Technology Ltd’s System 17 Capped 50mm and System 17 SP structurally glazed Curtain Walling. Opening vents are System 4-35Hi+ Casement, with System 5-20D Hi+ THERMAL Doors and 10-35 commercial framing system.i9 is already home to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – the first ministerial office with a regular presence outside London.The new office achieves a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and incorporates the latest green technology and thinking to deliver low energy use, low resource use, flexibility and low impact on the surrounding environment. It is the first office in the Black Country to be awarded WiredScore Gold certification in recognition of its digital connectivity and infrastructure.

As part of its ambition to build the most sustainable high speed railway in the world, HS2 contractors in London have begun using Vertua® , a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete.

The Garscube is described as an ‘urban barn’; with a low slung fibre cement slate pitched roof intended to be sympathetic to the character of neighbouring properties. The building sports a single homogenous fibre cement slate skin to form both walls and roof alongside generous window openings.

Project Overview:Guttermaster Limited, a leading supplier of bespoke architectural gutter and fascia systems, was approached to supply a Tim Hortons new build restaurant with a high-quality Aluminium Bullnose Fascia for their new restaurant in Washington. The project aimed to combine functionality and aesthetics to create an inviting and visually appealing exterior for the restaurant. This case study highlights the outstanding collaborative efforts between the design, client, and contractor teams, which ultimately resulted in exceptional value for money.Client's Requirements:Tim Hortons, a renowned fast-food chain, had specific requirements for their new restaurant's exterior. They needed an attractive, durable, and low-maintenance fascia system to complement their brand image and withstand the elements of the local climate. The key project requirements were:Custom Design: A bespoke Aluminium Bullnose Fascia that aligns with Tim Hortons' branding and architectural preferences.Durability: A long-lasting and corrosion-resistant fascia system that can withstand the region's weather conditions.Low Maintenance: A solution that requires minimal maintenance and remains visually appealing over time.On-Time Delivery: Timely delivery to ensure the project's construction timeline was not compromised.Guttermaster's Approach:Guttermaster Limited is renowned for its expertise in providing bespoke gutter and fascia solutions for commercial and residential projects. In response to Tim Hortons' requirements, Guttermaster adopted a systematic approach:Design Collaboration: The design team at Guttermaster collaborated closely with Tim Hortons' architects and contractors to create a custom Aluminium Bullnose Fascia that met the design and branding expectations. This involved multiple design iterations and feedback sessions.Material Selection: Guttermaster recommended the use of high-quality, corrosion-resistant aluminium for the fascia, ensuring durability and low maintenance.Manufacturing Excellence: Guttermaster's skilled craftsmen used advanced manufacturing techniques to create precision-engineered fascia components that were easy to install and aesthetically pleasing.Timely Delivery: Guttermaster maintained open communication with the construction contractor to ensure the fascia components were delivered on time and without delays, adhering to the project timeline.Results:The collaborative effort between Guttermaster, Tim Hortons, and the construction contractor resulted in a highly successful project that met all the client's requirements:Aesthetic Excellence: The custom Aluminium Bullnose Fascia created by Guttermaster perfectly matched Tim Hortons' branding, enhancing the restaurant's exterior appearance.Durability: The use of aluminium ensured that the fascia would remain corrosion-free.Low Maintenance: The low-maintenance nature of the aluminium fascia reduced ongoing costs for Tim Hortons, ensuring the restaurant's exterior remained attractive for years to come.On-Time Delivery: Guttermaster's commitment to timely delivery ensured that the project stayed on schedule, avoiding construction delays and cost overruns.Conclusion:Guttermaster Limited's collaboration with Tim Hortons in supplying bespoke Aluminium Bullnose Fascia for their new restaurant in Washington is a prime example of how effective teamwork between the client, designer, and contractor can lead to exceptional value for money. The result is an aesthetically pleasing, durable, and low-maintenance exterior that aligns perfectly with Tim Hortons' brand image. This project demonstrates Guttermaster's commitment to delivering high-quality architectural solutions tailored to the unique needs of their clients.

The BriefFlitwick Football Centre is a charity in Bedfordshire that aims to provide excellent opportunities to grow and develop sport in the local community of Flitwick. They had a 15m x 9m patio terrace on their grounds and required a canopy that would provide protection from the rain and the sun, so they could use it as a permanent marquee for events.They had browsed our website and liked the look of the Codale Junior Free-Standing Tensile Canopy and requested an estimate for a 15m x 9m structure. Shortly after, they also requested prices for 10m x 6m and 10m x 5m structures.Requesting prices for different sizes and products is a great way to discover your perfect shade and shelter solution that fits within your budget. We’re always happy to discuss your options and find the perfect product for both your needs and available funds.The Solution The volunteers at the football club were pleased with the prices and the specification of the Codale Junior, opting the 10m x 5m option and requested a full site survey so we could provide a firm quotation.To enable the football club to gain the maximum usage from their canopy, they were looking into the possibility of having lighting added to the canopy as well as side panels. These are both possible with the Codale Junior. Cables for lights can be run through the canopy posts as long as they are outdoor IP rated cables and are set within trunking.We also supply tensile fabric side panels for the Codale Junior that can be rolled up when not required. We can supply and install the side panels at a later date so there was no need for the club to make any commitment when ordering the canopy.Upon receipt of the canopy order, we organised a pre-site meeting to finalise the power connections, dimensions, access points, health and safety measures and contacts at the location. This is a standard procedure that applies to all canopy orders before the installation.At the pre-site stage, it was established that planning permission was required however, Able Canopies offer a free service and can submit planning documents, removing any unnecessary stress from our customers. A few years previous in 2019, we installed a canopy nearby at Flitwick Children’s Centre which also required planning permission, so having dealt with the local council before, we liaised with our existing contact to ensure we covered any issues that could arise, ensuring a speedy and smooth planning process.The Installation Once planning was approved, the canopy was installed as scheduled over two days in June 2021 and went ahead smoothly. The volunteers at Flitwick Football Club were pleased with their new shade and shelter structure and were looking forward to gaining a lot of use from it, especially as summer was in full swing.

A functional, child-friendly washroom design featuring Genesis toilet cubicles was created for Rainbow Nurser. The nursery opted for Venesta’s Genesis toilet cubicles, a popular choice for early education settings due to it's versatility and many customisable features including low-level doors and curved partitions. The toilet cubicles were specified in High Pressure Laminate (HPL) making them ideal for nursery usage, allowing for easy cleaning and simple maintenance, meaning they really will stand the test of time.For cost savings and reduced installation times, our Vepps pre-plumbed panelling system was specified. In addition, low level vanity units were installed featuring semi-recessed basins. A favourite for our youngest customers as they don’t get the water from the basin on their clothes when washing hands. Read the full case study for more details.

Resin flooring systems from Sherwin-Williams for food and drink manufacturing areas are seamless, strong, slip-resistant and safe for pedestrian traffic. Textured products including FasTop TG69 are independently tested as having low slip potential when tested with the TRRL Pendulum method promoted by the Health & Safety Executive.In order to reduce the impact on daily operations and allow food production to continue, FasTop TG69 is low odour and can be installed as quickly as possible in line with fast-track programmes to avoid disrupting manufacturing procedures as much as possible.This flooring system can withstand high temperatures, thermal exposure to reflective heat from ovens, as well as heavy impact, heavy machinery and equipment, and a high volume of footfall. It can also resist particularly harmful chemicals used as part of the Clean-In-Place CIP process such as caustic soda, nitric and phosphoric acid.

Bespoke curved rooflights and low-profile rafter supports maximised retail spaceThe challengeLocated on London’s famous Museum Street near the entrance of the British Museum, this business needed to capitalise on the limited room they had but bring a sense of light and space.The solutionDue to the nature of the construction and limitations historic building we had to design bespoke curved fixed multi-panel rooflights and in order to allow the maximum light we used low-profile rafter supports which had less obstruction to light than traditional rafters.Whether you’re at planning or construction stage why not see how we could help you add natural light and space to your commercial office space; you can call us on 01223 792244 or pop us an email via info@nextgenrooflights.co.uk outlining what help you need.

A refurbishment of a hospital restaurant, where the look and feel of ceramic tiles was required without the high level of ongoing maintenance that this material demands. The solution a 3D digital image depicting tiling was agreed giving the area a crisp clean hygienic finish with low level maintenance requirements.

Impressive glazed screens, featuring VELFAC slim framed windows, are a key feature of the VELUX HQ extension by Sinclair Watt Architects. The VELFAC composite system, with its low maintenance aluminium exterior and inner pine frame, also blends seamlessly with VELUX roof windows.

Our ThermGard Roof Light System provided the necessary profiles to achieve the considerable spans involved, some beyond 4.5m. Solar control glass was utilised to reduce heat gain and this combined with a low-emissivity coating provides year round comfort within the building environment.

Topseal PU was specified over numerous roofs on this hospital covering 1000's of metres. Topseal PU was chosen due to its BBA certification, high performance, 25 year guarantee, low odour together with the failed asphalt roofs and amount of plant on the roof it was the perfect product.