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safety & security; landscaping & external works
Abloy gains UK first padlock standard
Security expert Abloy UK is proud to add a new padlock standard to its already impressive and comprehensive list of padlock achievements by gaining certification to Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) LPS 1654 Issue 1.0. LPS 1654 Issue 1.0 is the latest LPCB standard for physical security and is seen as the ultimate test for padlocks incorpo- rating the most stringent physical attack tests, inten- tionally designed to meet the security needs of the UK Infrastructure. Padlocks that achieve LPCB approval
to LPS 1654 have performed effectively in rigorous test programmes conducted by the BRE’s highly experienced team of attack testers.
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Step up safety with Crown Trade Timonox
Specifiers overseeing winter maintenance schedules can introduce Crown Trade Timonox Flame Retardant Coatings to underpin fire safety manage- ment programmes. The system reduces the risk of fire spread on walls and ceilings, where multiple layers of conventional paint can create a flammable
surface if they have built-up. Multiple layers of conventional paint coatings – whether water or solvent borne – can make a previously non-combustible surface dangerous by their potential to burn, spreading fire rapidly and turning circulation and communal areas, or escape routes, into a mass of flames in seconds. However, Crown Trade Timonox offers a cost effective solution to address the situation.
0845 034 1464
www.crownpaintspec.co.uk Living walls are key to improving London’s air quality
London’s air quality presents a huge problem for residents and now contributes to a death rate of 10-18 per cent from illnesses caused by pollutants. The principal source of air pollution is traffic and despite the UK government enforcing low emission zones in London the air pollution levels have not fallen as much as expected. Research at universities across the UK highlight living walls as key to the improvement of air quality in cities. Kings College and Imperial College highlight the impact plants play in reducing nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter – two of the key components in poor air quality. The University of Lancaster found living walls to be more effective than street level trees at reducing nitrogen dioxide in dense urban areas with high pollution levels. This is due to the nature of city landscapes, the tall buildings create ‘street canyons’ which traps pollution at street level, living walls can increase the deposition rate by as much as 40 per cent of nitrogen dioxide and 60 per cent for particulate matter as the cleaner air from above the street canyons is introduced. Scotscape Landscaping is committed to working with councils, schools, businesses and individuals to install living walls and improve the air quality across London. For more information on the additional benefits of living walls please visit the company’s website or get in touch.
0208 254 5000
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The UK’s Total Glass Solution
Bespoke healthcare solutions
Anti-microbial coatings available
ESG Switchable™ suitable for room divides and vision panels
ESG Secure™ is ideal for high risk environments such as MHU’s or phsyiatric units
BSI Approved Fully CE Certified
www.esg.glass respond online at
www.architectsdatafile.co.uk
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