Design Buy Build Issue 32 2018 | Page 14

Editors Choice ADDING STRENGTH TO THE BRIO SALES FORCE Brio - the leading global brand name in sliding and folding gear for interior and exterior door hardware is strengthening its successful sales team with the appointment of Nigel Walsh as Business Development Manager. With more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Nigel has spent the last 15 specialising in garage door, sliding door systems, fixings and sliding door gear. Nigel is married with two grown children and his interests include keeping fit which includes walking football! When asked about his new role with Brio, Nigel explained that he is greatly impressed with the company’s quality of products and high levels of service and is looking forward to helping continue the success and growth of the extensive product range. www.briouk.com +44 191 2291224 Aggregate Industries Supplies Plymouth Community Homes’ PassivHaus Development Building materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries, has successfully supplied its Masterdenz® concrete blocks to Plymouth Community Homes for a 72-home low- energy development in Whitleigh, Plymouth. The scheme has been carefully designed to meet Passivhaus principles , which uses specific materials and construction methods to reduce heating demand in the home and therefore primary energy consumption. To help meet these standards, Aggregate Industries has supplied 14,300m² of its Masterdenz concrete building blocks. A high strength, dense and robust product, the blocks were laid flat in the homes to enable a quick build speed, as well as an air tightness of 0.6 ACH (air changes per hour). To find out more, visit www.aggregate.com Fire Doorset Ash Magnetics Designed for trouble-free installation, Bluebell’s Next fire doorset represents the best in fire protection for interior spaces, whilst maintaining a sleek design that can be tailored to fit into any building. Leading construction site electrics specialist Site Power UK are pleased to launch their latest 10 KVA 110volt safety Transformer the SITE10 ELS - Extra internal 110volt light circuits give total control through its own dedicated MCB panel. Working harmoniously with the supporting structure, the Next fire doorset has been designed to be a joy to operate, with a high fire resistance – offering 30 minutes of protection rated at EI30/FD30 – together with smoke seals that completely close the gap between door and frame in the event of a fire. 2 x 16 amp internal outputs for “Hard Wiring” safety lights are becoming the norm in today’s building sites. More details are available at www.sitepoweruk.com or technical help desk 0800 9991103 Invisible hinges and a range of finishes make Next an interior furnishing that both protects and adds visual value to a space – the perfect and safest choice for any designer, architect or self-builder’s project. Need more information? Contact Bluebell’s technical team at [email protected], phone us on 01371 873313, or visit www.bluebellproducts.co.uk Vector: A Ground-Breaking New Electric Heater From ESSE Vector brings warmth, comfort and stylish British design to any room in the home, creating a cosy ‘Hygge’ ambience exactly where you want it. Vector provides both radiant and convective heat via an efficient cylindrical body yet requires no installation or maintenance. Ideal for heating occasional spaces such as home offices or garden rooms, the Vector’s minimalist single dial offers precision control of the 2kW power output. Hand-made by craftsmen in Britain, Vector can be used in any room with a 13amp socket and is silent and draught-free. W: www.esse.com T: 01282 813235 E: [email protected] Esse Engineering Limited Ouzledale Foundry, Long Ing Barnoldswick, Lancs BB18 6BJ 14 Gerard Kelly Architects Gerard Kelly Architects are based in Salisbury but work all over the south and, on occasion, further afield. They were formed in 2001 after Gerry Kelly had spent more than three decades working on all sorts and sizes of projects from just a few thousand pounds to over £60 million. Their clients have ranged from private home-owners to large property developers and they take pride in offering each one the same careful attention to detail. The firm is organized in a single studio with five staff. We develop designs that are truly responsive to user needs, address the physical and cultural context and allow effective solutions for procurement and construction. [email protected] 01722 333093 www.gerardkelly.co.uk