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APPOINTMENTS & NEWS
Putting pedestrian safety first S
ince it was introduced in 2013 the European
safety standard EN
16005 remains a key standard to be followed to ensure pedestrian safety at automatic doors. Considered to be a more onerous standard it defines the responsibilities of all those in the construction industry from manufacturer to end user and including architects and contractors.
GEZE UK has revised and updated its popular and informative RIBA-approved CPD ‘Safeguarding Pedestrians from Accidents at Power Operated Doorsets’. The 40-minute seminar looks at the European standard EN 16005 in detail and explains the responsibilities of all involved to ensure safety and compliance at all stages of construction.
It explains everything from activation distances for escape routes and non-escape routes; the danger points of automatic sliding,
swing and revolving doors and how safety features such as finger guards and protection leaves can be used to reduce the risk of injury; and looks at revolving doors which are potentially
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the most dangerous and which received the most significant changes. It is intended for Chartered members of RIBA but is also suitable for facilities managers, managers and contractors.
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Offering architects and specifiers invaluable
which
contributes to their continuing professional development, this updated training seminar gives a better understanding of the standards and regulations surrounding pedestrian safety at automatic doors.
The seminar is
included in RIBA’s core curriculum: Design, Construction and
Safety and Wellbeing; and Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance for the General Awareness knowledge level.
It can be presented in person or virtually via a variety of online platforms and at a time to suit, usually lunchtime but breakfast seminars or afternoon sessions can be accommodated. To find out more or to book a CPD seminar, please email
cpd@geze.com or visit the CPD information page on
www.geze.co.uk under services.
Technology; Health,
National Specification Manager Richard Richardson-Derry said: “Automatic doors are a machine and just like any machine they can cause harm if not used properly, however we cannot expect pedestrians who may not be so familiar with them to be aware of the potential danger, therefore those of us in the industry need to take responsibility and ensure they are safe for all to use.” “This CPD explains how to do just that and that if we all play our part we can limit or even eliminate accidents at pedestrian doors.”
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Other presentations offered by GEZE include
Specifying, Installing and
Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors; Designing Effective Natural Heat and Smoke Ventilation; and Removing Barriers to Access.
01543 443000
www.geze.co.uk 27/09/2022 09:29 LISTEN HERE
Glidevale Protect joins forces with Countryside Timber Frame
U
K building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has announced it has entered into a long-term Supplier
Agreement with Countryside Timber Frame, a division of Countryside Partnerships. The agreement will see Glidevale Protect supplying specialist construction wall membranes for use across Countryside Timber Frame’s three UK timber frame manufacturing sites, located in the North West and East Midlands. The manufacturing facilities produce both open and closed panel systems for use across Countryside Partnerships’ new housing developments and social housing collaborations across northern and central England. The formal supplier agreement will
strengthen Glidevale Protect’s successful working relationship with Countryside Timber Frame which has seen the two companies collaborate on a range of projects over the last 16 years. Already a tried and trusted solution, Glidevale Protect will supply its low emissivity, refl ective membranes, namely the insulating Protect TF200 Thermo external wall breather membrane as well as Protect VC Foil Ultra, the air and vapour control layer. This combination of wall membranes will help to improve energy effi ciency, increase airtightness and manage condensation risk to support Countryside Timber Frame in creating healthy and sustainable homes.
Glidevale Protect is a subsidiary of Building
Product Design Ltd, one the UK’s leading forces in the development of building ventilation solutions and specialist building products. Building Product Design Ltd, which is well known for its commitment to building healthy solutions, is itself part of Wienerberger PLC, a leading provider of wall, roof and landscaping products for new build and renovation projects. As well as benefi tting from a strong heritage, Glidevale Protect also shares its parent company’s commitment to sustainable and innovative product design and development. Glidevale Protect’s specialist product solutions with market leading aged thermal resistance have been developed to support the ‘fabric fi rst’ approach to housebuilding and help ensure compliance with the necessary Building Regulations, including the recent updates to Part L and the onward journey to the Future Homes Standard in 2025. Graham Cleland, managing director at
Countryside Timber Frame commented: “Supply chain collaboration is a vital part of our plan to build homes that are not only of exceptionally high quality but also have energy effi ciency at their heart with a low-carbon footprint. Our investment in our timber frame manufacturing capabilities is helping us achieve this aim and as we embrace more modern methods of construction, we need to ensure that our supply
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chain partners not only have the best product solutions but also share our values.” “Glidevale Protect is a trusted partner with
a clear commitment to developing solutions not only to help deliver more energy effi cient and sustainable buildings but also to add value to our factory manufacturing process, with a product and service off ering that meets our needs. We look forward to continuing our work with Glidevale Protect and to demonstrate the benefi ts timber frame construction can bring to housebuilding.” Ben Gerry, commercial director at Building
Product Design, Glidevale Protect’s parent company, added: “A housebuilder working together within the supply chain is key to unlocking best practice and we are delighted to strengthen our existing relationship with Countryside Timber Frame by embarking on a new, long-term formal supplier agreement. As well as developing our product range, we are also building on our expertise in the off site construction market and we are excited to collaborate with one of the biggest names in housebuilding”.
0161 905 5700
www.glidevaleprotect.com LISTEN HERE 25/07/2022 09:53
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