98 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS; SAFETY & SECURITY
Case study confirms that SuDS cost less T
he trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable
drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance. Interpave’s new case study revisits the
SuDS scheme at Lamb Drove in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. This scheme demonstrates the use of as many SuDS techniques as possible, including concrete block permeable paving, used in combination to form an effective management train. The Monitoring Project measured the performance of the SuDS over time, compared with that of a conventional piped drainage system on another nearby development, similar in size and density. Overall, both capital and maintenance
costs – and therefore whole-of-life costs – associated with the Study Site were much lower than those for the conventional piped drainage system Control Site. The Monitoring Report noted capital cost savings of £314 per home and also suggested 20-25 per cent
lower maintenance costs than traditional drainage on the Control Site. Having said that, further potential cost savings were also noted. In addition, monitoring of pollutants,
biodiversity and resident satisfaction is testament to the SuDS, notably concrete block permeable paving delivering a gradual flow of treated water to open SuDS features further down the management train. The Monitoring Report also confirms that: “The permeable pavement infiltration study specifically illustrates the robustness of the performance of this feature to limited maintenance. The infiltration capacity of the permeable pavement is able to adequately cope with the highest recorded rainfall intensity at the Study Site.” Interpave’s new case study on this Monitoring project, including photos showing how the scheme has developed over time, is now available to download from Interpave’s website
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Four networked MxPro 5 fire panels from global systems leader, Advanced, are now protecting one of Serbia’s most prestigious higher education facilities. The project at the University of Belgrade’s School of Electrical Engineering, involved installing a fire system to reliably protect lives and property while respecting the value and authenticity of its 1920s features. This meant overcoming various problems presented by outdated construction methods, inaccessible areas and high ceilings. Thanks to their performance, quality and ease of use, a network of three of Advanced’s 4-loop and one of its 1-loop MxPro 5 fire panels, including over 1000 Argus detectors, were chose to protect the entirety of this top educational and scientific institution, including the facilities of Civil Design, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Electrical Engineer, Radomir Kerkez, at TVI Ltd, said: “The flexibility of Advanced’s fire panels to adapt to sites both large and small is what makes us choose them time and time again. Advanced products make even the most complex installation challenges straightforward and we can always rely on them to deliver complete protection.”
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www.advancedco.com New Anti-Ligature TV Cabinet Improves Safety And Prevents Damage
Contour have launched a new range of TV cabinets for secure mental health environments to protect expensive flat screen TVs from being damaged in challenging locations. Anti-ligature product specialists, Contour have identified LCD TVs as an anti-ligature risk and have also been told by estates professionals that these fixtures were vulnerable, leading to time consuming and costly replacements. It was reported that broken and damaged TVs were a source of agitation and frustration to service users, increasing complaints for staff to deal with. Contour’s new anti-ligature TV cabinets provide a safe and attractive solution to this problem improving safety and security whilst ensuring service users are happier. Televisions are an important factor in the well-being of patients in mental health facilities, especially when stress and anxiety levels of patients are high. Contour recognises that service users in either mental health environments or SEN schools seek comfort in hyperstimulation; experiencing items through, at times, heavy touch. Therefore the cabinet is built for durability as well as safety.
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