contracts and projects
EDUCATION
and potential issues on site. The holistic approach and
clear communication and support from the Fermacell
QUARTER INITIATIVE
team was both professional and timely.” The develop- SEAMLESS
ment is Suffolk’s first University and is a joint initiative
The University Campus Suffolk (UCS) waterfront between the Universities of East Anglia and Essex.
SOLAR SHADING
building – located alongside the Orwell Key – was de- The scheme has established a new ‘Education Quarter’
signed by architects RMJM. Environmentally friendly in Ipswich through the relocation of the existing col-
When designing the new extension to Nottingham
Fermacell board was recently specified for the internal lege of further education and the creation of a new
Trent University’s Chaucer Building, local architect,
walling because of its durability and robustness – key university student hub and administration HQ. Main
Maber Associates chose to incorporate an innova-
in a building that will endure heavy footfall and likely contractors on the scheme were Willmott Dixon Con-
tive new external Solar Shading system, developed
to be subjected to the knocks that come with this. struction, with Essex-based BG Contracts sub con-
by Levolux. To ensure a clean, uncompromised
Martin Lardner Burke from RMJM commented: “The tractors and installers of the Fermacell boards.
aesthetic, which could be achieved in a short time-
simplicity and flexibility of the Fermacell system al- For further information visit
frame, Levolux installed its new ‘Infiniti Fin’ Solar
lowed us to easily meet and overcome requirements www.fermacelldrylining.co.uk
Shading system (patent pending), featuring a
unique, revolutionary design. The ‘Infiniti Fin’
System has unique ‘invisible’ fixings that create an
incredibly stable and seamless arrangement of Fins
that appear to float in front of a building. The
concealed fixings incorporate a patented stainless
steel locking plate, which is engineered to accept a
range of Fins, with widths of up to 480mm.
Levolux installed 24 rows of 300mm wide hori-
zontal aluminium Aerofoil Fins around the en-
trance of the Chaucer Building extension.
Compared to alternative ‘bird mouth’ type fixings,
the ‘Infiniti Fin’ system’s revolutionary design re-
duces weight, has greater structural integrity and
can bring significant cost savings to clients.
For further information telephone 0208 863
9111, email info@levolux.com or visit
www.levolux.com
Bespoke beach hut
seaside resorts, sit securely upon the 2.5m x 3.5m
timber decked huts protected from the wind by Jute
Blyth Valley Borough Council has turned beach huts Netting and provide over 250m
2
of green space.
into beach gardens in a way never seen before; with The high-performance, durable and natural root re-
20 dwellings featuring a design so unique it could sistant nature of the Evalon Single-ply waterproof-
transform Britain’s seafronts. ICB working alongside ing membrane, (manufactured by Alwitra
®
the same
architects Ian Brown Partnership, designed a be- company that introduced the award winning Evalon
spoke Diadem
®
green roof, complete with an Solar building integrated photovoltaic membrane), is
Alwitra
®
Single-ply waterproofing membrane for ideal for standing up to the harsh seaside conditions,
the 20 pitched roofs to produce a stunning beach whilst the foliage in the green roofing has been
scene, which has grabbed the attention of locals and carefully selected to thrive in the sea air.
visitors alike – and even the BBC. These green For further information email
roofs, which have also attracted interest from other sales@icb.uk.com or visit www.icb.uk.com
On-track at St Pancras
tation and analysing tender returns, right to actual proj-
ect installation support. Exploiting Mtech’s knowledge
Galliford Try recently tasked Mtech Consult to pro- and understanding of UK Offsite suppliers to match
vide their OSM expertise to identify time and cost systems with its needs in terms of finish quality, build
saving alternatives to the conventional specification time and project costs, Galliford Try selected bath-
for the redevelopment of St Pancras station. By us- room pods, a unitised zinc faced cladding system for
ing Mtech Consult to identify suitable Offsite prod- the new wing and considered a panelised bathroom
ucts and systems, the company was able to secure system for the refurbishment of the old building. The
supply at guaranteed delivery lead times, giving it the project is progressing well, with Mtech providing on-
certainty it needed. Mtech offered a complete serv- going support to ensure compliance, seamless integra-
ice, from highlighting all the Offsite options, identi- tion and the maintenance of quality levels.
fying the best suppliers and arranging initial site For further information telephone 01743 282282
meetings, through advising on the tender documen- or visit www.mtech-consult.com
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