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Creative solutions from Schöck at new University Design Centre


he new £14.7 million East Park Design Centre at Loughborough University is a striking addition


to the campus and the first project in a wider master plan for the moderni- sation of the mainly 1960s East Park area. Designed by Burwell Deakins Architects, the 7,500m2


development


is rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and offers a wide range of facilities includ- ing teaching and lecture spaces, research laboratories, workshops, computer suites, offices and a café. A highly distinctive feature of the


building is the saw-tooth design on the south façade and the extensive use of zinc cladding and sheer glass surfaces on the external envelope. On the south and west elevations there are external solar fins (or shades) to protect against excessive glare and heat gain; and the curtain walling specification incorporates opaque insulated glazed units, which min- imise excessive heat loss in winter. A critical consideration in the design is the prevention of thermal


bridging and its consequences. Quite apart from the regulatory need for a major reduction in local heat loss and CO2


emissions, there are other factors


too. If low internal temperatures around the thermal bridge are below the dew point of the air, condensation will form. This in turn can lead to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials. Worse still, it encourages mould growth, which has serious implications for building occu- pants and may cause them to develop certain medical conditions such as respiratory problems and dermatitis. A sophisticated solution for the pre-


vention of thermal bridging, in con- nective situations, is the Isokorb® range of thermal break modules from Schöck. Quite apart from its unique design characteristics and outstand- ing thermal efficiency, it is a range with unrivalled application options. The Isokorb®


made between concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel; with one of the modular connection


types even allowing the retro-fitting of balconies in certain situations. The East Park Design Centre is a


concrete frame construction, and three variants of the Isokorb®


range


for connecting reinforced concrete- to-reinforced concrete have been incorporated. The Isokorb®


has been installed to serve as a shear force transfer element where ‘cold’ external staircases or landings connect to an internal ‘warm’ struc- ture in the building. The Isokorb®


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also has F90 fire protection. Additional stability for the walls is


required in certain areas of the new Design Centre and this is achieved through the incorporation of standard HPC load bearing thermal insulation units, which are connected to the slab. Bespoke Isokorb®


units complete the allows connections to be


picture, designed to separate corbels attached to the internal slab. Contractors: Shepherd Construction Designers: Burwell Deakins Architects Structural engineers: Price & Myers


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FACTA members visit Trumpf Ltd Members of the Fabricated Access Covers Trade Association (FACTA) were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Trumpf Ltd. Area sales manager, Paul Johnson, welcomed thir- teen members of FACTA, who were given cor- porate and technical presentations, followed by demonstrations of punching machinery and laser cutting technology. Trumpf Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG and serves the UK market for machine tools, laser technology, medical technology, power tools


and electronics. They have a fully operational showroom in order to provide machine demonstrations and after sales training.


Lifetime guarantee on entire product range


Yorkshire-based architectural metalwork specialists Neaco have introduced a new Lifetime Guarantee across their entire range of handrail, balustrade, balcony, aluminium open grille and assisted bathing products. Purchasers of Neaco products can now visit Neaco’s website to register for the Lifetime Guarantee and obtain full Terms & Conditions relating to their order. Neaco’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, commented on its benefits: “As Neaco approach our 40th


year in the construction industry the time is right


to add an official seal of quality to our well-earned reputation for excellence in design and manufacturing. I believe that no other rival product range offers a Lifetime Guarantee that bears comparison with the terms provided by Neaco’s. It will provide peace of mind to architects, developers, contractors, specifiers and end users across the UK.” All Neaco products are precision engineered at the company’s factory in Malton, North Yorkshire, with full delivery and on-site installation services provided. The company’s diverse portfolio includes assisted bathing facilities, aluminium open grille systems, solar shading, modular handrail and balustrade systems, Juliet balconies, step-out balconies and structural glass. Established in 1972, Neaco supply to architects, specifiers and contrac- tors in all sectors, from industrial to residential.


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Ancon awarded ‘Building Confidence’ accreditation Ancon has been awarded the con- struction industry’s highest accolade for supplier excellence, the ‘Building Confidence’ accreditation. Assessed by supply chain specialist, Achilles, ‘Building Confidence’ is fast becom- ing the industry’s most trusted pre- qualification scheme. It enables con- struction buyers to identify suppliers that meet the standards required for


their projects. Ancon’s accreditation was confirmed following a thorough and independent audit of its business operations. A skilled auditor from Achilles exam- ined Ancon’s health and safety procedures, quality management, environmental performance, employee development plans, CSR credentials, ethical policies and corporate governance.


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