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Shortage of new


gas engineers Is there a solution?


Ventilation


A natural route to sustainability


GDL Air Systems, Intelivent Natural Ventilation Penthouse Turrets were selected as the most suitable method of sustainably ventilating the new school build- ing at Fulbridge Academy in Peterborough.


Concerns about the shortage of young people coming into the industry with gas training has resonated with many con- tractors across the UK. Here at one of the leading training providers in the heating and plumbing sector, JTL – we have been outspoken in our support for action to address the problem which will have a huge impact on the availabil- ity of skilled people to install and maintain gas infrastruc- ture and existing gas installa- tions in this country. This clearly needed action, not just words. Apprentices currently have the option to follow one of two paths on entering an apprenticeship – one takes them down the path that includes gas training and the other doesn’t. Human nature being what it is, the supposedly easier route, sees the vast majority of young people choosing the route that excludes gas training. We actively encourage


young apprentices to choose the gas training option. We have had an excellent partner- ship with Kier for many years and we discussed ways in which they could support our


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attempts to attract more apprentices on to the gas training programme. We’ve now entered into a contract with Kier that will see them providing gas training for JTL plumbing apprentices across Yorkshire and the North East. With funding from the


Government initiative Employer Ownership of Skills (EOS), gas training at Kier centres in Sheffield and North Tyneside will now offer training to JTL apprentices providing them with fully recognised industry certificates - Accredited Certificate Scheme (ACS) qualifications in domestic and commercial gas. It’s provided free to JTL client employers – EOS will cover half the cost of the training and JTL will cover the other half. So there will be no cost to employers working with JTL through either engaging apprentices or using a range of professional development courses. To find out more about what JTL offers visit www.jtl- training.com or call us on 0800 0852 308. The autor Caroline Turner, Operations Director, JTL


Fulbridge Academy is one of 378 schools nationwide to have successfully received funding through the ‘Targeted Basic Need Programme’, which has created 210 additional places at the school. The expansion programme included modification work in the existing school building to allow for extra classrooms and improved sports facilities. The major part of the proj- ect however was the construction of a new building for year 5 and 6 pupils that includes eight new classrooms, additional sports facili- ties, a new hall and small office area with extensive outside space and parking. Working alongside its clients Nigel Smith Plumbing, GDL Air Systems’ Intelivent Natural


Ventilation Penthouse Turrets was selected as the most suitable method of sustainably ventilating the new school building. The Intelivent Solarstore Turrets were selected to offer increased ventilation during summer months or when the occupancy level in the classrooms reaches its maxi- mum capacity.


On this project GDL provided hard-wired controls whereby the teachers and staff can independ- ently control the ventilation rate using conveniently located override switches. Ventilation demand changes depending on the season and occu- pancy levels. As occupancy levels change throughout each classroom during the day a controlled ventila- tion rate using Natural Ventilation will maintain a comfortable environment whilst remaining cost effective and energy efficient. Aesthetically the Architects designed the building using a bold and vibrant colour scheme.


Traditional turret


GDL were asked to design, manufacture and install a bespoke octagonal Penthouse Turret to sit in a very prominent position on Unity Hall in Wakefield as part of a restoration project. The architect wanted to replicate the original Victorian turret aesthetically whilst maintaining the correct level of ventilation.


The GDL Intelivent Natural Ventilation Turret selected creates a stack effect


through the main hall via the ductwork. This system works in conjunc- tion with automated control, CO² and temperature sensors with set point levels and an extract fan.


This maintains a comfortable environment within the main hall with the desired air temperature and a controlled seasonal ventilation rate being achieved. By incorporating controls, the ventilation rate can be designed to be dependent on the occupancy level within the room throughout the day, significantly lowering energy consumption.


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