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PROJECT REPORT: MIXED USE SCHEMES APPOINTMENTS & COMPANY NEWS
Gilberts rises to the (lofty) challenge of helping achieve BREEAM ‘outstanding’ rating
The ventilation strategy designed by Gilberts (Blackpool) has already proved its capability to deliver on massively-varying requirements for the ‘ground-breaking’ 143 m high Manhattan Loft Gardens in the heart of London. Within days of the 42-storey mixed use tower opening, temperatures outside reached 30ºC in the shade, yet inside guests felt cool and fresh, whether in the restaurant, guest rooms, bar or the lofty mezzanine space. Gilberts was commissioned by Foreman Roberts building services consultant on behalf of ISG to develop a strategy for delivery of an energy-effi cient air movement programme. Thus Gilberts provided the grilles and diffusers for the whole six-storey fi ve star hotel – The Stratford – at the base of the tower, and the restaurant on the seventh fl oor. The building has achieved a BREEAM ‘outstanding’ rating. Peter Vance of Foreman Roberts said: “We were delighted with Gilberts’ performance throughout. They spend countless hours selecting the appropriate grilles, that delivered the high performance and aesthetics needed, and developed bespoke solutions where necessary. Even when external temperatures exceeded the norm, the grilles did their job.”
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com ADF04_Gilberts_Project Report - Mixed Use
Schemes_DPR.indd 1 05/04/2024 09:50 Sustainability success – Gerfl or and Gradus donate fl ooring to The Salvation Army
International fl ooring specialist Gerfl or have donated Gradus carpet products to The Salvation Army to help support social projects and to put surplus stock to good uses in a sustainable way. This charitable initiative is the commitment the business has to its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goal. Commenting on the donation to The Salvation Army David Collins-Lafferty, marketing manager, Gerfl or said: “We have worked with The Salvation Army to donate and deliver discontinued carpet that will be sold through three of their donation centres to generate funds for the charity. We have donated two-and four-metre-wide rolls in six various discontinued colours. As part of the donation plan, we also agreed with The Salvation Army that we would cut rolls down to manageable lengths of fi ve linear metres. This supports them with storage and handling. In total we expect to donate around 1,500 m2
during the fi rst half of
2024. The relationship was developed through the core funder status that we have with the carpet recycling UK organisation.”
01625 428922
www.gerfl
or.co.uk ADF04_Gerflor_Appointments &
News_DPR.indd 1 Newly appointed Specifi cation Manager for GEZE UK
GEZE UK has demonstrated its commitment to specifi ers and architects with the recent appointment of Alex Flokkas who joins the renowned manufacturer of door and window control systems as specifi cation manager covering the south of England. Alex will focus on collaborating with and supporting architects and end users providing technical solutions for all GEZE products, ensuring compliance with all the latest legislation and regulations. He will be the fi rst point of contact at all stages of the specifi cation process. With over 20 years in the construction industry with a focus on windows, doors and the glazing sector Alex brings a wealth of knowledge. Said Alex: “I am excited to join a global and well-established company which is 160 years’ strong. GEZE’s work culture and values are key to its success and I am thrilled to join a business that mirrors my own values and principles.” Richard Richardson-Derry, national specifi cation manager added: “It’s great to have Alex join the team; he has vast experience in the industry. He will be a great asset to the company and an important part of the company’s continued growth.”
01543 443 000
www.geze.co.uk ADF04_GEZE_Appointments &
News_DPR.indd 1 Marmox ‘goes round the houses’ at Futurebuild
Visitors to this spring’s FutureBuild exhibition were drawn to the Marmox stand D26 by a diverse mix of products. The knowledgeable sales team were on hand to explain the merits of its debutant fi re-rated insulation panel. Fireboard is the new high performance internal and external wall insulation (XPS) board which shares Marmox’s honeycomb surface structure with Multiboard to create an A1 non-combustible certifi ed render-backer which is weatherproof. Importantly, it can be used internally across walls or ceilings to take a plaster fi nish, while providing sound absorption as well as thermal insulation. Fireboard is ‘Resistant to Fire’ with the following accreditation: BS EN 1182, EN 1716 and EN13823. Marmox’s Marketing Manager, Grant Terry, comments: “We saw a very positive response from contractors, consultants and other specifi ers to the new Fireboard which offers a practical and economic answer to multiple challenges in both new build and refurbishment situations and there was similar enthusiasm for our recently extended Slicedstone range, which presents thin veneers of natural sandstone on a stabilised backing, which makes it simple to install either internally or externally as a very versatile fi nish.”
sales@marmox.co.uk www.marmox.co.uk ADF04_Marmox_Appointments &
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