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Ask the expert
By Garry Bateman, Head of Technical Sales and Support, Forbo Flooring Systems
Q:
There never seems to be enough time in the holidays to complete
all the planned refurbishment jobs. How can I maximise the number of fl ooring projects that we can complete within this fi xed window?
eff ective actions possible to maximise the number of potential fl ooring projects: Start with sourcing all your fl ooring
A:
studies show Cardiff Business School contributes over £76m to the Welsh economy every year. The hub features two major
lecture theatres, which will host nearly 400 students, a 60-seater ‘trading room’ which will allow students to practise real-time trades in global stocks, an executive education facility, plus 12 teaching and
seminar rooms, together with a range of informal learning and teaching spaces. The building, realised by ISG, also
boasts a range of ‘green’ architectural design features including a twin skin façade which acts as an acoustic screen and allows natural ventilation, photovoltaic panels and green roof areas to aid biodiversity.
GRAND OPENING FOR YORK FACILITY
The University of York has offi cially opened new undergraduate teaching laboratories and new research facilities for the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence. Part of a phased investment in
redeveloping the Department of Chemistry, construction on the new £10m buildings began in 2012 and was part- fi nanced by a £1.8m investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the 2007–13 Yorkshire and The Humber ERDF Programme. Professor Richard Taylor, Head of
the Department of Chemistry at York, said: “This exciting new development gives us more scope to undertake a wide range of practical chemistry with supporting instrumentation, offi ce and support areas providing outstanding professional-standard training facilities for the scientists of tomorrow.”
and adhesives from one supplier – just one delivery will save time. Forbo off ers a single supply option for carpet tiles, sheet vinyl, safety vinyl, Linoleum, fl ocked fl ooring and entrance systems making it easy to fi nd all the fl oor coverings you’re likely to need in a university. Modular products are quicker and
easier to fi t than sheet and with tile versions of resilient fl ooring, entrance systems and carpet tiles available, most functional requirements can be met by modular products. Time can also be saved by fi t ing
products with the same adhesive. Tessera’s carpet tiles, Allura Flex vinyl tiles, Flotex tiles and Coral entrance tiles are all fi t ed using tackifer adhesive to help speed up the installation. Using non-directional carpet
tiles such as Forbo’s Tessera Mix or Contour. As there are no directional arrows to follow, these products are much quicker to fi t and cause less waste. Finally, consider manufacturers’ service
propositions. For example the Forbo Direct service* guarantees delivery of up to 500m² of a range of products within fi ve working days, allowing you longer on the decision-making process knowing the fl ooring will be delivered quickly once ordered. Hopefully, these tips will enable you to make the most eff ective use of the holiday season. For further technical advice,
please email tsd.enquiries@
forbo.com or visit forbo- fl
ooring.co.uk/education
*T&Cs apply. Please visit forbo-fl
ooring.co.uk/ forbodirect for more information
These tight timeframes can be challenging but there are fi ve
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