The Former Magistrates’ Court – Type C Waterproofing

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Overview

The Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) is a program initiated by the government aimed at revitalizing underperforming high streets. The Former Magistrates’ Court is set to undergo a significant transformation, becoming a vibrant centre for cultural and creative endeavours. The new design will incorporate diverse workspaces and production areas to accommodate a variety of creative industries.  The evolution of this site will not only involve the establishment of innovative working environments but also foster community interaction through entertainment events and social gatherings.

 

The building, steeped in 143 years of history, has stood unoccupied for the last two decades. This extensive period of vacancy has added another layer to renovation approaches.

Delta Registered Installers, Timberwise (UK) Ltd, were appointed as the Waterproofing Specialists to undertake the waterproofing design and installation of the subterranean space.

The basement, spanning a substantial 70m in length and 6.3m in width, required renovations.  The comprehensive works encompass several rooms including a Plant room, I.T room, and Music rooms, each with its unique requirements and design considerations. This project promises to enhance the utility and functionality of these spaces, benefiting the entire establishment.

The waterproofing design was specified around identifying water sources and eliminating them, along with considering the structure design, a continuous system, sequencing, and installation. It also factors in future maintenance and serviceability, all in compliance with the standards set by BS 8102:2022. This standard, known as the Protection of below ground structures against water ingress, is the code of practice that governs the waterproofing industry.

Methodology

For this project a specialist system was required to provide an efficient, compliant, and future proof approach.

Working closely with the developer, Timberwise (UK) Ltd suggested incorporating Delta’s Type C, Fire Retardant, fully maintainable Cavity Drained System.

Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant is a robust Type C, Cavity Drained Protection system, designed to withstand demanding conditions. It holds a Euroclass fire rating of B-S2, d0 (EN 13501-1:2018), an indication of its superior fire resistance.  Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant does not compromise on its strength, durability, functionality, or workability. This makes it an excellent choice for applications where both fire safety and structural integrity are paramount.

The ‘Type C’ Waterproofing System serves as a practical waterproofing solution for both new constructions and renovation projects.  It incorporates two essential elements: a Cavity Drainage Membrane and a Basement Drainage system. BS 8102:2022 (Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water Ingress – Code of Practice) defines Type C waterproofing as a protection system.  This system manages water that penetrates the outer shell of a building, collecting the water in a cavity created between the exterior wall and an internal lining/wall.

Before the Delta Type C, Cavity Drained system was put in place, all junctions between floors and walls were meticulously attended to. In the context of building structures, ‘junctions’ refer to the points or surfaces where different elements or components intersect. In terms of waterproofing design, these junctions are often perceived as “weak points”. They necessitate thorough detailing to guarantee a robust approach and ensure the effectiveness of the waterproofing system.

The previous flooring consisted of blue bricks, which were replaced by the main contractor. The new design incorporated rebates for drainage channels and sump chambers within the freshly installed concrete floor slab. This upgrade was meticulously planned and executed to enhance the functionality of the basement drainage system.

Before the Delta MS20 floor membrane was installed, a comprehensive flood test was carried out on the basement slab to ensure its integrity and suitability for the application.  The flood testing process involves completely filling the basement slab with water and closely monitoring for any leaks or signs of water seepage.

Delta PT, was applied in the vaulted sections located directly beneath the structure. This specific installation permitted direct finishes.

Products Used

  • Delta Amphibia (lift pit)
  • Delta PT
  • Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant
  • Delta MS 20
  • Delta Drainage Channel
  • Delta Dual V3 Packaged Pumping Station
  • Delta Dual V4 Packaged Pumping Station

 Case Study Results

Adopting a future-proof strategy is a proactive way of ensuring a structures longevity.  The project was successfully completed within the set timeline and budget constraints. This showcases Timberwise (UK) Ltd’s commitment to efficiency and financial responsibility.

2.5m ProBead Render Beads Now in Stock at SAS Render Systems!

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SAS Render Systems are excited to announce that we now stock 2.5m render beads, in addition to our 3m option, all with the same unbeatable quality! Production is rolling and are stocks are filling up as we write this. Whether you’re working on a large construction project or a small home renovation, ProBead render beads are the perfect solution for achieving a flawless, durable finish.

Why Choose ProBead Render Beads?

Superior Quality: ProBead render beads are manufactured from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance. They are designed to withstand the harshest conditions, making them ideal for any project.

Wide Range of Options: Our render beads come in various types and sizes to meet different construction needs. From angle beads to stop beads, we have the right product to ensure a clean and professional finish for your render work.

Easy Installation: ProBead products are designed with ease of use in mind. Their innovative design allows for quick and straightforward installation, saving you time and effort on-site.

Enhanced Aesthetic: Achieve a perfect, crisp edge with ProBead render beads. They help create clean lines and prevent cracking, ensuring your render looks great and lasts longer.

  • Next-Day Delivery Available
  • Unlimited Technical Support
  • BBA Certified
  • Premium Quality
  • Made from Recycled PVC
  • Fully stocked
  • Made in the UK

The New 2.5m Bead Range

Angle Beads W=Wide Wings 57mm, S=Standard Wings 40mm

Stock Code Description Lengths per

pack
TF-SAB10 10mm Angle Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-SAB15 15mm Angle Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-WAB20 20mm Angle Bead Wide 40 x 2.5m =100m


Bellcast Beads, Standard Wings 40mm

Stock Code Description Lengths per

pack
TF-BC10 10mm Bellcast Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-BC15 15mm Bellcast Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-BC20 20mm Bellcast Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m

 

Stop Beads Standard Wings 40mm

Stock Code Description Lengths per

pack
TF-SB10 10mm Stop Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-SB15 15mm Stop Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-SB20 20mm Stop Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m


Expansion Beads

Stock Code Description Lengths per

pack
TF-EX10 10mm Expansion Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-EX15 15mm Expansion Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m
TF-EX20 20mm Expansion Bead 40 x 2.5m =100m


Specialist Beads in 2.5m

Stock Code Description Lengths per

pack
PWBB/10 Render Board Base Bead 10 x 2.5m = 25m
PWVBB 25mm Ventilated Base Bead 10 x 2.5m = 25m
PWWBP78 Window Protection Bead with

Mesh

 30 x 2.6m = 78m
PWRAB Rainstop Angle Bead 20 x 2.5m = 50m
PWVB50 50mm Ventilated Base Bead 1 x 2.5m = 2.5m
PWAB6 6mm Angle Bead 20 x 2.5m = 50m
PWSB6 6mm Stop Bead 20 x 2.5m = 50m
NMAB Noseless Meshed Angle

Bead

 40 x 2.5m =100m

Standard Colours: Ivory, White.

Additional Colours Available Upon Request, minimum order quantities will apply. Please enquire for a quote.

All prices exclude VAT.

Carriage: Orders of beads & mesh under £750 subject to £28 carriage charge (additional carriage charges apply to Scottish Highlands & NI).

At SAS Render Systems, we are committed to providing top-quality products that meet the highest quality and performance standards. Our ProBead render beads are no exception; we are confident they will exceed your expectations.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stock up on the best render beads in the market. Visit our website or contact our sales team today to place your order and ensure your project has the best finishing touches with ProBead render beads.

Place your order today by calling 01647 24620 or email sales@sas-europe.com.

For a free quote or price list, please email us at info@sas-europe.com.

Enhance your construction projects with ProBead render beads – quality you can trust, results you can see!

EUROCELL INTRODUCES RECYCLING SERVICE FOR CAVALOK OFFCUTS

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Eurocell can now recycle the offcuts of Cavalok Cavity Closers it receives from fabricators after investing in new machinery and skills.

The new process, which is part of Eurocell’s strategy to increase the proportion of recycled PVC-U in its products to 40% by 2030, is one of the first of its kind to be introduced for cavity closers by a systems house in the UK.

The new capability means Eurocell can now remove the expanded polystyrene (EPS) core from the Cavalok Cavity Closer offcut, leaving the remaining PVC-U to be recycled for the design and manufacture of its future window and door products. The EPS is then delivered to Eurocell’s partners to be recycled.

The machinery and team to undertake the process has been put in place at Eurocell’s recycling plant in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, and will support all its fabricator partners who manufacture the closers and have their own sustainability and waste management targets to meet.

Benefits of Cavalok Cavity Closers

Eurocell’s Cavalok Cavity Closers enable brick courses to be completed and create an air-tight receiver for windows and doors. Meaning no matter the size or make-up of a wall, installers can quickly and cost-effectively close the cavity at window and door openings – instantly increasing a property’s thermal efficiency and reducing its energy bills. The closers also meet Accredited Construction Details regulations and are compliant with Part L of Building Regulations.

Eurocell’s Commitment to Recycling and Sustainability

Sandra Gaspar, Head of Recycling at Eurocell, says the new initiative is part of its ongoing recycling strategy, she said; “We are continually reviewing all our processes across our PVC-U product range and recycling to ensure we can return as much PVC-U to the industry as possible.

“Our Cavalok Cavity Closers have a EPS core, so we needed this specalised process, skills and capability in place to ensure it can be separated from the PVC-U in the offcuts – so that we can then use the PVC-U in the design and manufacture of future products.

“It means all our fabricator partners who use our Cavalok Cavity Closers can now take advantage and support their own sustainability and waste management goals too, by working with us to ensure their offcuts are recycled.”

Closed-Loop Recycling System and Collection Service

Eurocell facilitates efficient PVC-U recycling for installers and fabricators through its closed-loop recycling system. By offering reliable and timely collections from any UK site, Eurocell ensures that PVC-U waste is managed responsibly. The service includes all aspects of waste management, from collection and transport to documentation, with waste transfer notes provided to demonstrate responsible handling

At present, Eurocell operates the largest PVC-U recycling operation in the UK and it achieved 32 percent recycled PVC-U in extrusion in 2023, up from 27 percent in 2021.

Eurocell recently attended this year’s Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) demonstrating to visitors its closed-loop recycling system and showcasing the substantial progress made in using recycled materials in the design and manufacture of its PVC-U building products.

If you need more information or would like to get in touch with Eurocell to ensure Cavakok offcuts are recycled, please contact recycle@eurocell-recycle.co.uk.

 

Keraflo launches Accredited Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves brochure

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Keraflo, a leader in water control and management solutions, has released its new technical brochure for the Keraflo Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves range. The brochure outlines the key features and technical specifications of the first-ever fire sprinkler valves to receive LPCB accreditation to LPS 2083, setting a new benchmark in fire safety systems for commercial buildings.

The new brochure highlights how Keraflo’s FB Type Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves have been meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly with existing fire protection systems, providing a robust solution for maintaining optimal water levels in fire sprinkler tanks. These mechanical float valves are ideal for tanks with or without raised valve chambers, making them highly versatile across a range of installation scenarios.

“Achieving LPCB certification for our Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves is a testament to Keraflo’s ongoing commitment to innovation and safety,” says Richard Braid, Managing Director at Keraflo. “Our valves offer superior performance and flexibility, making them a vital component of any fire safety system. The new brochure provides detailed insights into the product’s technical capabilities, helping professionals select the right valve for their needs.”

Compatible with a wide variety of fire protection systems, Keraflo’s Fire Valves are the go-to solution for professionals looking for both new installations and retrofit options. To provide even greater assurance, the valves come with an industry-leading 10-year warranty.

To download the brochure visit: https://www.keraflo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FBSALES-Rev2-Keraflo-Fire-Sprinkler-Tank-Valves-Technical-Leafllet-Web.pdf

For more information on Keraflo visit www.keraflo.co.uk

External Enclosures & Outdoor Cabinets from Glasdon

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Glasdon UK Limited specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke and standard size GRP enclosures, steel cabinets and steel enclosures for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. From compact outdoor electrical enclosure cabinets to large walk in enclosures, we can deliver each unit fully pre-assembled for efficient installation.

The Element™ GRP Housing Range is a cost-effective enclosure for securely housing a wide variety of industrial equipment. Element GRP Housing combines robust, weather and vandal resistant GRP panels and roof with a range of options to offer optimum flexibility for your application. Available in 10 standard sizes.

Element™ GRP Housing incorporates modular panels which allows for modification and relocation in the future.

Further customisation of the Element building is available with a choice of optional fittings. A vent or gland plate extends Element’s usage opportunities and a wide range of locking systems provide extra security and peace of mind for housing sensitive equipment.

Element’s GRP panels feature a semi-gloss, light grey outer laminate, which is easy to maintain throughout its long service life.

Delivered fully assembled and ready for anchoring into position with self-tapping masonry bolts, Element offers optimum flexibility for your application.

For more details, visit the website www.glasdon.com or email enquiries@glasdon-uk.co.uk

Non-combustible Beak Weeps from the longest-established cavity tray company.

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Superior Functionality with Minimal Visual Presence

Manufactured of zinc pressure die-casting, the new NonCom Beak Weep can be built into a naturally occurring perp joint with a discreet emergence, promoting functionality with minimal visual presence.

What’s more, in addition to being protected from direct wind and rain ingress, the evacuation outlet has radiused sides permitting washed mortar sands and fines to spread and drop. The internal flow route is direct and features zero restricting areas or pinch-points between the cavity inlet and the elevation outlet.

Building Regulations Compliance

New Building Regulations require the exterior walls of buildings more than 11m high to be constructed of non-combustible materials. The NonCom Beak Weep is an A1-rated non-combustible perp weep, designed explicitly for use with non-combustible cavity tray systems of high-rise and fire-resistant buildings.

This innovative non-combustible cavity wall weep features a trapezoid design and discreetly hooded external discharge outlet offering deflection protection against torrential rain and wind conditions.

The NonCom Beak Weep may be used in structures required to meet and conform with UK / European Standards, requiring EN 1774 1997 and A1 fire specification as defined by Commission Decision 96/603/EC.

When installed as part of a compliant wall assembly, NonCom Beak Weeps will satisfy Building Regulations across the UK, including:

  • The Building Regulations (England and Wales (2010)
  • The Building Regulations (Scotland) Regulations 2004
  • The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
  • NHBC/LABC (in select instances)

This makes them the ideal solution for use within high-rise, fire-resistant buildings rising to 11m or more from ground.

Our new NonCom Beak Weeps are 100% compatible with Cavitray systems, include both masonry or mortar merge option, and are sold range of beak overspray colours to match the aesthetic of high-rise buildings of all descriptions.

Learn More

Cavity Trays is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and supply of damp-proofing, cavity closers, ventilation, and other specialist products in the construction sector.

We have decades of experience helping businesses comply with all relevant building regulations. To learn more about our NonCom Beak Weeps, including dimensions and installation instructions or to enquire about any of our products, get in touch with us today. Call our team on 01935 474769 or email enquiries@cavitytrays.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Cedral is the industry choice for high spec facades and roofs

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With over 100 years’ experience in fibre cement facade and roofing materials, Cedral products are highly sought after and trusted in the industry. Here’s why:

  • Long-lasting durability: Cedral fibre cement facades and slates have a minimum life expectancy of 50 years.
  • Low maintenance upkeep: fibre cement doesn’t rot, rust, warp or crack and is insect, bacteria and algae resistant; it doesn’t need painting and is easy to clean.
  • Easy-to-install products: with pre-holed slates, dry fitting roofing processes and all-in-one cladding solutions.
  • Excellent fire performance classification: Cedral materials comprehensively meet the fire performance classification A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.
  • Sustainable options: Cedral wants to build a more durable world and bring sustainability to life, each day focusing its business towards building a more sustainable world for those around us. Find out more

Cedral facades – what’s on offer

Stylish contemporary designs: Cedral Lap facades overlap when installed to create a traditional clapboard aesthetic while Cedral Click’s tongue and groove design creates a modern, flush fitting facade. Find out more about our products

Cedral Colour Collections: The Cedral Collections are designed to offer customers a wealth of choice, with 21 on-trend shades curated into four unique collections. Explore the Cedral Collections

Accessories to complete the job: Cedral colour-matched trims include corners and edges, as well as Cedral Click clips and colour matched screws to ensure facades can be assembled quickly and correctly, creating a refined, premium finish. Find out more

Longevity and high performance: Cedral materials are thicker and therefore stronger ensuring the longevity and high performance of every facade.

Increased energy efficiency and insulation: The rainscreen cladding helps the building stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter for improved thermal comfort and energy saving, while the ventilated air cavity improves thermal and acoustic insulation and helps reduce condensation and humidity.

Cedral slates – the benefits

Uniform, lightweight and strong: Fibre cement slates are lighter and thinner yet equally as strong as clay, concrete and natural slates. They don’t require a heavy load bearing roof construction, so less timber is required for the structure. Their size and quality uniformity means they don’t suffer from inconsistent grading, size and thickness like natural slates.

Essential accessories: Roofing products include a range of fittings and accessories for pitched roof ventilation, verges, ridges and hips and general fixings. Find out more

Style choices: Slates come in four eye-catching designs, perfect as both a roofing material and a unique option to create a full envelope with the facade. Read more

Customer service support

Whether it’s support, installation advice, documentation, product information or certifications, Cedral has all the tools you need to help serve your clients.

Visit our Cedral Professionals portal, dedicated to supporting the building industry. Here you’ll find everything you need for your next Cedral cladding or slates project.

Talk to Cedral

Get in touch through the Cedral website, email infouk@etexgroup.com or phone: +44 (0) 1283 501 555.

Maccaferri Renews Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Key Products through KIWA Certification

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Maccaferri, a global leader in civil engineering solutions, proudly announces the renewal of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a selection of its innovative products, certified by KIWA, a leading international certification body. This significant achievement underscores Maccaferri’s commitment to sustainability and transparency in environmental performance.

The renewed certified products include:

Gabions, MacDrain® M, MacDrain® W, ParaGrid®, ParaDrain®, ParaLink®, ParaWeb®, MacMat®, MacMat® R, MacMat® R1, Maccaferri Netting, Terramesh® Family

EPDs provide detailed and verified information on the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. This certification by KIWA affirms Maccaferri’s dedication to producing environmentally responsible solutions and meeting the growing demand for sustainable construction materials.

Key Benefits of Our EPD-Certified Products:

Enhanced Environmental Transparency: Customers can make informed decisions based on reliable data regarding the environmental impact of Maccaferri products.

Sustainable Construction Practices: Our EPD-certified products contribute to achieving sustainability targets and green building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Comprehensive life cycle assessments highlight areas for potential improvement, promoting continuous innovation in product development.

About the Products:

Gabions: Renowned for their flexibility and strength, our gabions are used in retaining structures, erosion control, and architectural applications.

MacDrain M and W:Advanced drainage systems designed to manage subsurface water in various construction and civil engineering projects.

ParaGrid, ParaDrain, ParaLink, and ParaWeb: High-performance geogrids and geocomposites for soil reinforcement, stabilisation, and drainage.

MacMat, MacMat R, and MacMat R1: Erosion control mats that protect slopes and surfaces from erosion while promoting vegetation growth.

Maccaferri Netting: Versatile netting solutions for rockfall protection, slope stabilisation, and other applications.

Terramesh Family: Integrated solutions combining soil reinforcement and facing elements for constructing durable and aesthetic retaining structures.

The certified products span a wide range of applications, from erosion control and soil reinforcement to drainage systems and structural support. Each product has been rigorously evaluated for its environmental impact, ensuring that Maccaferri’s solutions contribute to a more sustainable built environment.

About Kiwa:

KIWA is an internationally recognised organisation specialising in testing, inspection, and certification services. With a strong commitment to quality and safety, KIWA supports companies worldwide in achieving and demonstrating compliance with various standards.

About Maccaferri:

Maccaferri is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors. With over 140 years of experience, Maccaferri’s expertise spans geotechnical engineering, rockfall protection, hydraulic works, and more. The company is dedicated to developing innovative products that address environmental challenges and contribute to the sustainable development of infrastructure worldwide.

For more information about Maccaferri and our certified products, please visit www.maccaferri.com/epd or contact: info.uk@maccaferri.com

Simplifying hospital projects with Eurobrick

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In busy hospital environments, expansion projects and building works must be planned in meticulous detail to minimise disruption to day-to-day operations. Fast-track building methods are frequently used and, during this process, selecting an appropriate rainscreen cladding system is very important to ensure the successful function of the building and the design aesthetic.

Leading specialist Eurobrick Systems has been distributing its proprietary brick and stone slip cladding for over 30 years and has supplied many hospital expansion projects where budgets, space and time are limited.

THE RIGHT FIT
Eurobrick is an obvious choice for these types of projects, offering different systems to suit different applications, all of which are tried and tested and can be specified with confidence. This is backed up by Eurobrick’s team of experienced estimators who take the time to ensure the most suitable system is chosen to fit the specific requirements of the job. Eurobrick offers technical advice at every stage of the specification process, from estimating, and ordering to installation and any ongoing support.

FLEXIBLE
Supply schedules can be tailored to meet contractors’ work programmes and can take into account on-site conditions such as storage limitations. This was particularly important at Leicester Royal Infirmary for example, where a restrictive site situated at a busy roadside with a limited storage area, meant the P-Clad rainscreen system materials for a two-storey extension to the Congenital Heart Centre, needed to be delivered in phases, as and when required. Eurobrick worked closely with the contractor, Industrial Contracting Services to achieve this.

SPEEDY SOLUTIONS

Eurobrick’s cladding systems are lightweight and fast to install making them a good option for contractors’ working to meet challenging deadlines. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital had this experience, where a new state-of-the-art 4300m² ward development was delivered in a compressed timeframe of just 1 year (instead of the expected 3 years) using factory-built modular construction. As Eurobrick can be off the critical path, the systems could be installed on-site without affecting the activities of other trades. These brick slip systems are also suitable for off-site installation and are robust enough to be transported to site and craned into position.

ON OR OFF-SITE

Versatile, yet simple, Eurobrick is suitable for modular and new build projects offering a fast track to a real brick finish that is low maintenance and will weather like traditional brickwork. The award-winning new Wellbeing Hub at University Hospital Southampton is a 20 modular bay building which was finished on-site using Eurobrick’s X-Clad EWI system with extruded brick slips from their Britannia colour range.

Hospital projects can present a plethora of challenges to the NHS, its architects and contractors, who need creative solutions that keep projects on time and on budget. Reliability, versatility, robustness and speed are key considerations in the decision-making process.

If you would like to discuss a project with Eurobrick you can take a look at their website at www.eurobrick.co.uk, call 0117 971 7117 or email info@eurobrick.co.uk.

Paddington Station Improves Assisted Travel Experience (June 2024)

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A new lounge, that has been designed for Network Rail passengers using the assistance programme, has opened at Paddington station. TORMAX was contracted to work with Saper Glass to manufacture and install an automatic, single sliding door system, giving clear and easy access into the Assisted Travel Lounge (ATL).

Powered by the in-house designed TORMAX iMotion 2202 door drive, smooth and reliable operation is assured thanks to the innovative design of the high torque, synchronous motor that ensures rapid response to approaching foot traffic.

Featuring none of the parts that regularly wear out, such as gears and brushes, the iMotion motor offers a longer lifespan, with lower maintenance demands, than other similar door operators.

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Paddington’s Grade I listed structure is one of Britain’s most historically significant railway stations. Appointed as main contractor, Consortia Group was responsible for delivering the new ATL, greatly improving accessibility within this major transport hub.

Situated next to the taxi rank on the station’s upper deck, the ATL provides a safe, convenient and accessible waiting room for passengers of restricted mobility. During opening hours, Network Rail’s Passenger Assistance team provide a customer ambassador to help individuals wanting to use the facility.

Ensuring the TORMAX automatic door opens and closes appropriately every time, speed settings and hold-open time can be easily adjusted by station staff via a user-friendly keypad.

Maximising system performance, an intelligent microprocessor control system guarantees permanent monitoring of door leaf movement, making automatic adjustments in response to say a build-up of debris on the floor.

“Travelling through a busy station can be challenging for those with additional needs,” comments Susan Evans, Network Rail’s head of passenger strategy for Western Route. “The Assisted Travel Lounge helps mitigate this by providing a friendly space for people to get the help they need from a dedicated team.”