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RIBA approved bus boarding curbs


‘Specialist Bus Boarding Kerb Design and Usage’. The presentation serves to inform local authorities, architects, engineers and other specifiers on the range of issues surrounding specialist kerb systems and the role that they play in improving access on public transport schemes. Packed with illustrations, photographs, diagrams and case studies, the CPD presentation has been structured to lead the audience along an informative path which explains why we need specialist bus boarding kerbs, what they are and how they work. It then goes on to look at their application in urban design, how they can enhance public access, as well as discussing the manufacture and safe installation process. Given the ongoing commitment to carbon reduction, public transport must also be seen as a key driver in taking vehicles off the roads, especially in urban centres where pollution and congestion are seen as major issues that need to be addressed as part of wider transport plans. Specialist bus boarding kerbs help to ensure that public transport is seen as offering a user friendly and accessible alternative to the car. For further information telephone 0845 60 80 579 or email cpd@brett.co.uk.


ambulant community. Involved heavily in research prior to designing solutions, N&C Phlexicare have assisted in devising British Standards such as BS8300: 2009 in order to ensure full compliance with the Disability Discriminations Act and Equality Act 2005. N&C Phlexicare offer a fully compliant MPack, equipped with all the components and dimensions to ensure full compliance to BS8300:2009 for wheelchair users and the visually impaired, who should be able to comfortably approach, transfer to and use public sanitary facilities with ease without having to extend beyond their reach range. Launched in 1981, the National


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ingspan Solar has been awarded ‘Sustainable Product of the Year’ for its newly launched


product Varisol, the vacuum tube solar thermal collector. The company celebrated the win at this year’s Heating and Ventilating Review (HVR) Awards. The sustainable Varisol modular solar thermal vacuum tube collector was recognised for


&C Phlexicare has played a vital role in providing accessibility to the disabled and


RADAR Key Scheme was introduced to create a network of public access for RADAR key holders to help protect public toilets from damage, graffiti and misuse. For further information telephone 0208 586 4600, email info@nichollsandclarke.com or visit www.ncdirect.co.uk


delivering top quality performance matched with total flexibility. The product, which incorporates Kingspan Solar’s market-leading Thermomax Direct Flow (DF) vacuum tube collectors, provides a modern and adaptable alternative to the rigid manifold system by combining a unique design with high performance polymer materials to allow solar thermal vacuum tubes to simply ‘click-fit’ together to create collectors of varying sizes. Varisol is suitable for both domestic and commercial applications and is completely expandable so customers can grow their solar systems as their needs change. Varisol has lowered its carbon footprint by eliminating the need for brazing and welding as well as energy intensive materials, such as copper and aluminium. For further information email sales@kingspansolar.co.uk or visit www.kingspansolar.com


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verbuild Building Products Ltd have launched their brand new catalogue – packed full of the entire Everbuild range, including the latest new products; Gator Glue and the Jetcem range. The catalogue also showcases some of the recently re- branded Everbuild products such as Stick 2 Contact Adhesives, 5 Minute and 30 Minute PU Adhesives and 502 Wood Adhesive. The new blue covered 236 page catalogue is the biggest ever to be produced by Everbuild, and contains new adverts and new product interest


‘NATURAL VENTILATION IN SCHOOLS’


As ‘air conditioning’ is becoming unacceptable in schools due to the heavy use of energy, natural ventilation solutions are rapidly becoming the standard installation in new and refurbished schools. SE Controls have just launched a new brochure titled ‘Natural Ventilation in Education Buildings’, which guides the specifier through the current legislation and the systems that can be specified. The best designs are those where the school is


purpose designed to make the most out of natural ventilation and the adoption of automatic opening ventilation devices, can be modelled prior to final specification. Existing buildings with some modification can also take advantage of natural ventilation and reduce CO2 levels. For further information telephone 01543 443060 or visit www.secontrols.com


features which are designed to be an informative insight into Everbuild and current market trends. These features also highlight the unique features of some of Everbuild’s products. The catalogue also includes details of Everbuild’s recently achieved BSi accreditation to ISO 9001 and separate accreditation to environmental standard ISO 14001, plus the approval for CE marking on Everbuild Air Entraining Admixtures. For further information, telephone 0113 240 3456,


email reception@everbuild.co.uk or visit www.everbuild.co.uk


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