FeRFA E-Newsletter October 2018

IN THIS ISSUE

FeRFA AGM & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018 - Shortlist announced!
TRAINING - Updates from October's training modules
FeRFA's RECYCLING SCHEME - Are you taking part?
FeRFA MEMBER BENEFITS - Cobra’s bespoke insurance service plus H&S advice and Business Shield from Stallard Kane Associates
OTHER NEWS - Latest news from the Industry
MEETINGS, SEMINARS & EXHIBITIONS 2018 - Dates for your diary
MEMBERS' NEWS - News stories from FeRFA members

FeRFA AGM & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

BEST PRACTICE AWARDS SHORTLIST

FeRFA are pleased to announce the following shortlist for the 2018 Best Practice Awards.

SMALL INDUSTRIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Boud Minerals)

CENTRAL FLOORING SERVICES & RESDEV

Project: Hilton Hotel, Leeds

A resin floor system was the ideal choice for the 6th floor kitchen area of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds.  Replacing the existing tiled floor with a new state of the art industrial resin floor provided a seamless hygienic solution for a busy catering kitchen where hygiene and drainage were at the forefront of the project.

Products: Resdev Pumadur HF

 

ACC FLOORING & RESDEV

Project: Mibelle AG – Main Manufacturing Unit, Bradford

A fit-for-purpose flooring design with an eye-catching appearance was a critical factor for this installation; the floor finish needed to leave a lasting impression on clients and visitors, but above all needed to be functional and safe for the workforce.

Products: Resdev Pumadur HF

 

IRL GROUP & REMMERS

Project: Swiftool Precision Engineering Limited, Sutton in Ashfield

This floor was transformed from a tired looking space to a newly refurbished workshop area and walkway colour matched by in-pail tainting. The project was completed within 72 hours causing minimum disruption, meaning the client was able to showcase their facilities to a potential high-profile customer.

Products: Remmers Epoxy Flex PH

 

 

LARGE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by ACO Building Drainage)

CENTRAL FLOORING SERVICES & FLOWCRETE

Project: Lemonpath Warehouse Refurbishment

Environmental targets were met on this project when an old asphalt floor was removed using a £500,000 piece of equipment which enabled waste to be taken away directly for recycling, diverting approximately 100 tonnes of waste from landfill.

This project demonstrates the full force of industrial flooring using innovative techniques to remove existing flooring and the most cutting-edge technology and plant, reducing carbon footprint, man hours and manual labour.

Products: Flowcrete Pump Screed and Peran SL

 

INTEGRATED FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES & FLOWCRETE

Project: The Macallan Distillery, Scotland

Aesthetics were a critical aspect of this project, with over 21,000 square metres of flooring to be installed within a complex facility in a remote location. By using resin flooring this ensured that the floors in the industrial spaces would maintain a functional, visually attractive finish for a long period of time, with tourist areas having to withstand foot traffic of approximately 50 – 60,000 visitors per annum.

Products: Flowfresh, Peran SL, Flowcrete Quartz Structure

 

IRL GROUP & SIKA

Project: Willesden Depot, London

The three layer Sikafloor Pronto RB-25 was used in the refurbishment of platform areas at Willesden Rail Maintenance Depot in London. Bright colours were used to help highlight the platform edges and safe walking zones.

Products: Sikafloor Pronto RB-25

 

SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Innoveo)

ACC FLOORING & ALTRO

Project: Central Processing Unit, Sheffield Teaching Hospital

This refurbishment of a Central Processing Unit needed to deliver a flooring solution which not only enhanced the appearance of the floor surface, but also satisfied the requirements of durability, slip-resistance, hygiene and ease of cleaning.  These were all met by using the Altro Crete resin flooring system.

Products: Altro Crete 6 mm slip-resistant variant

 

ZIRCON FLOORING & SIKA

Project: Leeds Art University

High-skill levels were required on this TV studio project to ensure that a super-flat floor was achieved.  The performance of the specified products was crucial to create the ideal floor for the environment. It was required to be level, durable, smooth as well as aesthetically-pleasing and safe from damage caused by static electricity.

Products: Sikafloor 161, Level 30, 220W, Sika Earthing Kit & 262ASN

 

LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Stallard Kane Associates)

CENTRAL FLOORING SERVICES & RESDEV 

Project: Triumph Motorcycles – New Tour Route

Triumph recently opened its doors to the public with their new tour route. The walking route for the tour had to flow correctly and stand out from the rest of the factory; this was achieved with the installation of Resdev’s polyurethane coatings, which were applied in 3 coats of bright yellow with a black line through the centre and an arrow to point in the right direction.  As the factory is ever changing, the product needed to be able to fit in with the fast paced changes of the factory layout; the time scale allowed was extremely tight with little room for error.

Products: Resdev Pumadur DD Silk

 

ZIRCON FLOORING & RESDEV

Project: BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia

Covering an area of over 250 m2 and subdivided into sections, bringing the kitchen areas up to standard was an integral part of a $20 million refurbishment at the BodyHoliday resort in St Lucia.  A clean, fresh and practical flooring system using resin flooring successfully transformed the food preparation area.  This was a demanding task with both temperature and humidity levels presenting challenges for the storage, installation and curing of products. The project also required meticulous planning to ensure that all materials were shipped from East Yorkshire to St Lucia.

Products: Resdev Pumaprime TC, Resdev Pumadur RT, Resdev Pumadur WR, Resdev Pumadur TF, Resdev Pumabulk, Resdev Pumexpand P

 

COATECH & FLOWCRETE

Project: Menai Science Park (M-Sparc), Gaerwen, Anglesey

The resin flooring on this project needed to reflect the high-tech, architecturally innovative principles that the new business centre was built around, and was met by using a combination of systems in a unique layout.  Matching products were used internally, externally, on pathways around the building and in the courtyard areas to give the impression of the surfaces flowing from inside the building through to the outside and vice-versa.

Products: Flowcrete Peran Comfort, Flowcrete Rustik Glamourstone

 

INNOVATION AWARD (Sponsored by Cobra Insurance Brokers)

ALTRO

QUICKCURE EXTRA 

Altro Quickcure Extra is a rapid curing seal coat. It enables reduced downtime, resistance to water spotting and spillages and provides a hard-wearing finish.

 

 

FLOWCRETE

MONDÉCO RAPIDE

Mondéco Rapide is a robust, highly decorative resin terrazzo flooring system that can be rapidly applied. Based on innovative PUMMA technology, Mondéco Rapide reduces the overall installation time associated with epoxy or polyurethane resin terrazzo flooring systems by up to 75%.

 

SIKA & ACO BUILDING DRAINAGE 

FLOORING DRAINAGE CONNECTION

An innovative testing rig developed to determine the appropriate flooring drainage system for a specific industrial environment, helping to uphold safety and functionality in hygiene-critical environments.

 

 

If you have not booked your tickets to the AGM and/or Awards Dinner, you can do so by emailing Becky Hadley at secretariat@ferfa.org.uk or calling 07484 075254.

Thank you to our Sponsors of this year’s event:

Altro
Conica
Preparation Group
Remmers

TRAINING

FeRFA SAY FAREWELL TO TERRY AFTER 12 YEARS

FeRFA say farewell to Terry Foxley after 12 years as Apprentice Training Officer.

After his retirement from Altro Resins in 2006, Terry was approached by Helen McGachie to develop a new apprentice training programme for in-situ resin flooring.  Terry spent the early part of 2007 developing the standards for training, assessment and final qualification in conjunction with Helen and the CITB.  The first module took place in the June of 2007 and since that time, Terry has seen 19 groups totalling 113 apprentices through to completion.  In-between times, Terry has carried out numerous up-skilling training sessions in sales & marketing, specialist static-dissipitive systems and decorative quartz finishes.  Apprenticeship schemes for cementitious screeding and sub-floor preparation have also been introduced.

“In my 12 year role as Apprentice Training Officer I have been privileged to work with some of the best people in the industry.  This, together with the great support provided to us by the many manufacturers, has allowed us to establish a highly respected and credible apprenticeship programme.  I could not have achieved my goal of improving the knowledge and standards of the resin flooring industry without the support of Helen and the willingness of all the apprentices that I have brought through the scheme.  I wish the industry all the success for the future under the new leadership and the new training officer.”

FeRFA WELCOME NEW TRAINER JACK LONGDEN

FeRFA welcome our new Training Officer, Jack Longden.

Jack has worked in the flooring industry for 45 years as a skilled applicator.  He has worked with many manufacturers supplying training and support to flooring contractors worldwide and his role in recent years has focussed on site support.   “The course of my career has given me knowledge of all facets of the industry from sand & cement screeds to industrial and highly decorative resin systems.   I am delighted to have the opportunity to pass these skills on to the apprentices and to experienced individuals through the FeRFA upskilling courses”.

Jack is currently running 3 In-situ Flooring: Resin apprenticeship groups totalling 16 apprentices.

FeRFA are offering a new Screed apprenticeship scheme in January 2019 and new Resin and Surface Preparation schemes in March.  Grant funding is limited so please register your potential candidates as soon as possible to take advantage of the FeRFA member discount and grant funding opportunities for CITB registered employers. Click here to read more on the grant scheme.

RESIN 19 GO WITH THE FLOW AND COMPLETE PRACTICAL TRAINING

The 19th group of resin apprentices finished their formal training this month with their final session on flowable screeds. This included a day of classroom tuition with Jack Longden and a day of practical sessions.

FeRFA member, Instarmac, supplied all the materials and hosted the training at their Tamworth facility.

Apprentices in this group are Liam Griffin (Britannia Industrial Flooring), Neil Garnon (F&G Industrial), Mitchell Cross (Orchid Flooring), Ben Tanner, Stefan Mordecai (TPS360), Gregor Eckert (Veitchi Industrial)

PREP 10 TAKE MODULE ON GRINDING

Prep Group 10 completed a two day course on grinding this month at The Preparation Group. FeRFA Trainer Stephen Walker combined practical and theory sessions to cover use of the selection and use of grinding equipment, storage and maintenance requirements.

Apprentices in this group are James Brown, Michael Cordiner, Kevin Webster, Benjamin Sibbons (The Preparation Group) and Kristen Coussens (GSB Surface Preparation)

RESIN 20 COMPLETE SELF SMOOTHING MODULE

Apprentices from Resin Flooring group 20 spent two days at Instarmac this month.

They were studying module 12, Self-Smoothing Resin. Materials were kindly supplied by Altro Ltd. Classroom theory was combined with practical workshops to demonstrate the applications, key factors, testing and control methods and much more.

The group will now study modules 13 and 14 before commencing their assessment period.

Apprentices in this group are Thomas Ward (Surtech), Khian Humphreys (Page Industrial Coatings), Gerard McNulty, Matthew Longhorne (Reprotec)

RESIN 22 COMMENCE TRAINING

This month we welcome 7 new apprentices to the Insitu Resin Flooring scheme, our 22nd Group. The 18 month course will lead to an NVQ level 2 diploma and is grant funded by CITB for in scope employers.

FeRFA Trainer Jack Longden guided the apprentices in this group for the first of their two-day modules which included an introduction to the scheme, an induction from CITB, and an in-depth health & safety training session.

Apprentices in this group are Nicholas Dinsdale (IRL Group), Marvin Hall (KDH Projects), Sam Nunn (Ryebrook Resins), Benjamin Vaughan, Joshua-Jordan Smart (Euro Resin Solutions), Lewis Wiegold, Adam Chantry (TPS360)

UPSKILLING COURSE AT JOHN LORD

A one day Upskilling Course took place at John Lord this month on Specifiying and Selecting Resin Flooring.

FeRFA’s upskilling programme offers the industry an ongoing programme of training, not just for new employees into the industry, but also established floor layers and contract managers who need to expand their knowledge of changing products and techniques. With this come improvements which allow businesses to become more profitable and successful, and raise quality standards within the industry. The benefits include:

  • Broadening the skill base of individuals and improving work opportunities
  • Improving the scope of work available to the employer
  • Establishing recognition for the industry towards ongoing training of its workforce
  • Keeping up to date with product changes within the industry and the techniques required to meet the changes.

For more information on courses available, click here

FeRFA's RECYCLING SCHEME

ARE YOU TAKING PART?

If you are not already submitting your recycling data in 2018 please start doing this now to qualify for the recycling logo within your FeRFA website entry.

It is easy to do using the datasheet (if not using Reconomy) – only two figures are needed per month – total weight collected and total weight recycled or recovered. This is information that should be provided by your waste collector. If it isn’t then ask them why not. The spreadsheet includes a graph, automatically generated from your figures – which you can show to prospective clients.

More details on the recycling initiative are here. You can also read Reconomy’s brochure here.

The data shown may be incomplete due to GDPR issues.  Members have been sent consent forms and are urged to return them as soon as possible to ensure that the recycling data reported is as accurate as possible.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF USING THE RECONOMY PORTAL TO MANAGE YOUR CONSTRUCTION WASTE

Did you know that the Reconomy Portal will give you round-the-clock access to your key waste documentation and data – across all your construction sites? We would like to show you how to gain:

  • control over the waste streams generated on each construction site you manage
  • the ability to create detailed reports on your waste management with ease.

By giving you an in-depth insight into the handling of waste across all your building sites, with dynamically updated information, the Reconomy Portal offers an unrivalled opportunity to gain control over your waste management.

Arrange a free Reconomy Portal demonstration today:  Click here or Call – 0800 834 133

FeRFA’S PARTNERS IN THIS SCHEME:

  • Reconomy, can assist you to reduce your total waste management costs, increase your landfill diversion, ensure compliance, under current Environment Agency legislation, maintain consistency and best practice across all sites and back-office functions. Contact 0800 834 133 / 01952 211790
    To see Reconomy’s National Rates for FeRFA members please click on this link.
  • If you are a manufacturer, Protech Plastics Containers can supply containers in various sizes to suit your product range, which are now produced from 40% recycled material. Call Protech on 01827 314615.

FeRFA MEMBER BENEFITS

COBRA's BESPOKE INSURANCE SERVICE

Cobra Insurance Brokers have partnered with FeRFA for over 10 years, gaining specialist knowledge and an understanding of the protection needed for the resin flooring industry. The new website, designed specifically to support FeRFA members and their business activity is now available at www.ferfainsurance.co.uk. The website covers all aspects of insurance, risk management and guarantees, as well as a client login portal where you can view your policy documents. FeRFA Members can also request free access to a vast library of resource material.

Cobra offer a free insurance health check plus no obligation quotes. Howard Collins can be reached on 07775 888933 or emailed at howard.collins@cobrainsurance.co.uk or visit the website.

H&S ADVICE AND BUSINESS SHIELD FROM STALLARD KANE ASSOCIATES

H&S UPDATE PLUS BUSINESS SHIELD FROM STALLARD KANE ASSOCIATES

Stallard Kane Associates Ltd provide a support service to SMEs for both Health & Safety and Employment Law. FeRFA members can access its services for free via the Business Shield – detailed below.

In September’s update, the SKA HR Advisor talks about the legality and types of restrictive covenants that an employer may wish to use.

Read Stallard Kane’s in-depth guidance here.

BUSINESS SHIELD – free to FeRFA members and ensures you are always up to date! 

SKA understands that busy management teams don’t always have the time to keep up-to-date with changes in workplace legislation and health and safety policies, which is why FeRFA has supplied FeRFA Business Shield as a key member benefit

All FeRFA members have FREE access to the Business Shield service giving you:

  • FREE access to the FeRFA Business Shield online portal
  • FREE and unlimited use of the 24hr hotline
  • FREE one hour review of your daily activity and associated risks
  • FREE one hour review of your existing employment contracts

Further details on the service are available in the brochure here.

All FeRFA members are supplied with a unique username and password for the FeRFA Business Shield and can speak to an advisor to answer any queries that you may have regarding the service.

In the meantime, members can access the advice line on 0345 076 6485.

The dedicated FeRFA Business Shield Account Manager is Barry Nicol, please call him on 07854 938693 for more details.

OTHER NEWS

New Rules For Visitor Cards

CSCS has consulted with the industry and agreed a plan that will pave the way for the eventual withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card.

All Construction Site Visitor cards issued from 3rd September 2018 will expire on 31st August 2020 and are non-renewable.

CSCS will stop issuing the card from 28th February 2020.

For the avoidance of doubt, all Construction Site Visitor cards issued before 3rd September 2018 will remain valid until their expiry date.

Read the full article here

CITB Reform - An Update

Sarah Beale, Chief Executive of CITB outlined to Build UK members at their first skills briefing, how CITB has listened to industry and has clearly delivered against its Vision 2020 Business Plan.

In its response to the consensus question in 2017, Build UK members voted to retain CITB, but were clear that this should come with significant reform. Build UK specifically asked for reform in Strategic Direction, Governance, Funding and Communication and Sarah set out how CITB has delivered against these Build UK priorities since Vision 2020 was launched in April 2018.

Read the full article here

Tax Guidance For Build UK Members - October 2018

FeRFA Contractor members can access the Construction Industry Joint Taxation Committee’s (JTC) monthly tax guidance newsletter as a key benefit of Build UK membership.

The October issue includes guidance on Making Tax Digital.

Read the newsletter here

MEETINGS, SEMINARS & EXHIBITIONS 2018

APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME DATES 2018/19

Resin 19 Assessment
Resin 20 MOD 13: Feb 5-7 Venue TBC
Resin 21 MOD 10: Nov 6-7 at The Preparation Group, Lincoln

MOD 11: Feb 13-14 at Sika, Welwyn Garden City
Resin 22 MOD 4-5: Nov TBC at Altro, Letchworth Garden City

MOD 10: Jan 22-23 at The Preparation Group, Lincoln
Prep 9 Assessment
Prep 10 MOD 13: Dec 5-6 at The Preparation Group, Lincoln

MOD 14: Feb 12-13 at The Preparation Group, Lincoln

FeRFA MEETINGS & EVENTS

FeRFA Council Meeting: 13th March 2019
FeRFA AGM & Awards Dinner: 23rd November 2018
FeRFA Resin Bound/Bonded Technical Sub Committee: 22nd January 2019
FeRFA Technical Committee: 5th December 2018

MEMBERS' NEWS

SureSet fulfils the sustainability brief for Northumbria University

SureSet were originally contacted in 2016 about the resin bound aspect of a prestigious project at Northumbria University. The brief for the new CIS building was based around sustainability and designed to maximise energy efficiency.

Read more

SureSet

Reprotec Group Celebrates 30 Years In Business

County Durham-based Reprotec Group, an award-winning surface repair and protection specialist is celebrating 30 years in business.

Founded in 1988 by managing director John Holmes, Reprotec was originally set up as a sales agent selling high-tech surface engineering, covering Scotland and Ireland. Based in an office at Gateshead Business Centre, this work led the firm to introduce resins for engineering and maintenance repair compounds and Reprotec as it’s known today was born.

Reprotec Group consists of Reprotec UK that specialises in providing innovative, environmentally-friendly repair and protection solutions, using resin-based products to protect the fabric of buildings, and Repair and Maintenance Suppliers, an online division that sells repair and maintenance products to both the public and trade.

The firm works nationwide across all industry sectors including automotive, food production, chemical, engineering, pharmaceutical, education and aerospace; offering a one-stop-shop for all types of surface repair and protection solutions.

Read more

Read the interview with MD John Holmes

Reprotec

Monarch Flooring Complete Warehouse Project

The project was at Europe’s largest furniture and prop hire company which was based in Wembley, London. The company has recently installed a new mezzanine floor to their facility and needed a durable resin coating installed.

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Monarch Flooring

Reconomy Success at London Construction Awards

Having been shortlisted for the category of Supplier of the Year, Reconomy were selected ahead of 15 other shortlisted companies to claim the award.

Read more 

Reconomy

 

Sika Supplies Seamless, Anti-Slip Floor Solution For Town Aquarium

For the refurbishment of a popular visitor attraction, the client required a single flooring solution that helped maintain the highest health and safety standards and enhanced the aesthetics of its exotic exhibits.

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Sika & Mike Thelwell Flooring

Kemtile's Got Hygienic Flooring Covered For Maelor Foods

Poultry processors Maelor Foods commissioned Kemtile to supply and fit out its new ultra-modern slaughtering facility in Wrexham.

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Kemtile

 

IFT Install Underfloor Heating At New Primary School In Glasgow

IFT was appointed by BAM Construction to install flooring at the new Blairdardie Primary School in Glasgow.

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Integrated Flooring Technologies