WHAT’S NEW? NEW MD OF MACRO IN
THE MIDDLE EAST International facilities management company, Macro has appointed Mark Graham as the new Managing Director of its business in the Middle East. Mark has been with Mace since 2004 and moved to the UAE in 2012.
Based in Dubai, Mark initially joined Macro in the Middle East as Director of Finance and Corporate Services, with the aim to drive managerial and working capital performance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Having successfully supported the growth and performance of the business, Mark’s role evolved and he was appointed Commercial Director in 2016.
FIRESTONE’S EPDM GOES
BACK TO ECO SCHOOL Firestone’s RubberGard™ EPDM roofing membrane has been used to provide a robust waterproofing solution for two new-build extensions at an eco-focused primary school in Cheshire designed by White Design architects.
Delivered by contractor, Designed Roof Systems Limited, the project at Kingsmead Primary School in Northwich comes 13 years after the main cedar-clad school building was constructed as one of the education sector’s first examples of sustainable construction, using RubberGard™ EPDM roof from Firestone.
The hall extension and classroom block abut the existing building and the existing roofing membrane has performed so well that the same system was specified for the new additions to the school.
Mick Devlin from Designed Roof Systems said: “While it’s easy to see the difference between the existing and new school buildings because the cedar panels have weathered on the 2004 construction, the existing RubberGard™ EPDM membrane looks and performs like new, because it is inert, so does not change its characteristics whilst in service
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“As a result, there was no need to repair or replace the membrane on the main school building; we simply installed a new membrane on the extensions and interfaced the RubberGard™ EPDM with the existing roof to create a continuous waterproofed surface with an anticipated service life of at least 50 years.”
The roof falls to gutters, and these, along with the fascias, were also encapsulated using the RubberGard™ EPDM system. The roofing project also included roof light and soil vent penetration details, which were sealed using Quickseam™ Splice Tape and Quickseam™ FormFlash. QuickSeam™ Perimeter Fastening Strips were also used where possible to create seamless and robust base tie in details at upstands.
Head Teacher, Catriona Stewart adds: “From its inception Kingsmead Primary School has been a model for environmental design and our ethos is focused on caring for ourselves, caring for others and caring for the environment.
“While the cedar cladding is designed to weather, the rubber roof was specified to withstand weathering and wear and tear and has proven its capabilities over more than a decade.”
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With a strong academic background and sound experience in both construction and FM, Mark has an entrepreneurial approach to business and values strong relationships.
Mark said: “After 13 years with Mace, I am excited to lead the Facilities Management business in the Middle East. Macro is a flexible and modern FM company with a number of forward-thinking clients, and I am highly motivated to continue the expansion of the business together with the team.”
Ross Abbate, Macro Group’s Managing Director, said: “We are pleased to be appointing Mark as the new Managing Director for the Middle East. He has been with the business for many years and brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge. I look forward to working with Mark to grow our business globally.”
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