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Sarnafil launches green
PiMS Workspace locator enables
roofing guide
businesses to optimise the use of
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space and reduce costs
PiMS Workspace
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New online portal service delivers instant access to schematics
and occupancy reports for commercial properties
PiMS Workspace, the leading UK provider of tailored
accommodation solutions, has today announced the availability of
its Workspace Locator service. The PiMS Workspace Locator
provides existing customers with a secure, hosted site where they
Sarnafil’s commitment to the sustainability agenda continues have access to Computer Aided Design (CAD) building layout
with the release of its SarnaVert Green Roofing Systems guide. drawings and can view occupancy reports - empowering managers
to control changes and make informed businesses decisions
Giving an insight into the manifold applications and advantages
concerning space use, assets and personnel.
of living roofs, the guide highlights the important role green roofs
have to play in reducing the negative impact of climate change –
PiMS Workspace is already hosting information for over six
especially global warming and flood risk – as well as enhancing
million square feet of schematics and holds staff occupancy
the environment and improving a building’s performance.
reports for commercial properties, for a large number of its
clients, including a major global administrator. Traditionally, to
As a company dedicated to instigating sustainable building
make any changes and produce new reports for clients, it would
practices, the guide also demonstrates how Sarnafil’s SarnaVert
take up to half a day, but using Workspace Locator, businesses can
system and support services can assist in all phases of green
access the necessary information from any location and report
roofing projects.
relevant changes instantly.
Marrying its market-leading single ply membrane with
“Plans and reports are an integral part of the work we carry out
biodiverse, extensive or intensive green roof options, SarnaVert is
for our clients in order to accurately record space use, asset and
an increasingly popular choice among clients searching for
personnel occupancy, especially for those companies with high
sustainable solutions. To illustrate the benefits the system brings,
space churn or open plan offices,” says Managing Director of
the reduced whole life costs and lower BREEAM ratings that can
PiMS Workspace, Martin Atkinson. “PiMS Workspace Locator
be expected on installation of a Sarnafil green roof are also laid
enables our clients to enjoy complete transparency of space and
bare in the guide.
assets. As a result, they can easily identify opportunities to cut
Commenting on the launch, marketing manager Mark Harris
costs and maximise the use of space. For example, a company
says: “We’re passionate about raising the profile of green roofs,
might be able to reduce their total space requirement and hence
having recently sponsored a ‘Green Roofs and the Education
other associated costs, such as energy.”
System’White Paper and played a lead role in the formation of Users of the PiMS Workspace Locator service do not require
the Green Roof Organisation (GRO), so this guide is as much an technical expertise or costly specialist CAD software
indispensible resource on green roofs as it is a product guide.”
implementations on-site, simply a standard web connection and
For a free copy of the SarnaVert Green Roofing Systems guide,
browser to access a secure hosted site. Using a username and
call Rebecca Crossfield on 01603 748985 or email
password, managers are given real-time access to a
crossfield.rebecca@sarnafil.co.uk. Alternatively, download the
comprehensive library of information. Users can then generate
guide from
www.sarnafil.co.uk.
reports and associated drawings based on vacant space, space
ownership, names of personnel on desks and asset location
information.
New coin sized HD camera
Changes can be made by the user by ‘red lining’, a process
where users can amend layout plans as necessary, such as adding a
from Sony
new member of staff or repositioning a desk. This information is
immediately sent to the CAD team at PiMS Workspace so that the
Sony
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Comments Atkinson, “As a company, PiMS Workspace is
Ahigh definition, 8.3 megapixel
committed to providing high levels of customer service and
camera module the size of a £1
support, and the PiMS Workspace Locator is an excellent example
coin has been developed by
of how we constantly strive to add value for our clients.”
Sony Europe’s Image Sensing
PiMS Workspace Locator is available from PiMS Workspace
Solutions Division (ISS), the
today.
latest addition to the range of
MCB modules now available for industrial applications.
For inspection, biometry or medical applications, which need
The 9.5x7.1mm camera module, entitled MCB1172, is the smallest higher resolution, the modules can provide up to 8 megapixel still
camera capable of delivering 720p HD quality, high frame rate images with related features including a 16x digital zoom, image
pictures available, particularly attractive to the security market. stabiliser, short interval shooting capabilities, an action capture
The camera module delivers 30 frames per second (fps) at 720p
mode and backlight offset.
resolution and its features include movie stabilisation, face The 1/3.2” type camera module consists of a lens, a feature-rich
detection, autofocus and motion autofocus. The MCB1172-Palso DSPand high quality Sony CMOS sensor. The progressive scan
comes with a high sensitivity mode and a smooth slow movie CMOS sensor delivers video support with YCbCr video or JPEG
function, delivering 120fps, idea for security applications. still image output.
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