Friday, 31 August 2007
The Pearl of the Middle East
Nuaire recently secured an order for nearly £1/4 million to provide ventilation equipment for the largest real estate project in Qatar, known as the Pearl Qatar.The Pearl Qatar is a multi billion pound man-made island covering 985 acres of reclaimed land offshore the Arabian Peninsula state of Qatar.
It is Qatar's first international real estate venture, comprising beachfront villas, elegant town homes, luxury apartments, exclusive penthouses, 5 star hotels, marinas, schools as well as upscale retail and restaurant offerings.
Nuaire will be supplying ventilation equipment for the 10 distinct, themed districts which are to be developed over five years in a four phase mixed-use development.
Although the original specification from the main consultant was American in design, Nuaire was able to demonstrate that the quality and performance of their products more than matched the original specification.
This was possible due to the Nuaire's investment in its own AMCA approved test laboratory as well as their product range of axial fans which are certified to the new EN high-temperature standard.
The order was placed through Qatar International Trading, Nuaire's main agent in Qatar.
QIT's client orientated approach and technical expertise is well known throughout the country. The company ensures that the superior level of service which is essential on a project of this size is maintained.
Work is scheduled to start in Sept 2007 and the first residents will move in by December 2007. By 2009 there will be a residential population of about 40,000 people along with guests at the three 5 star hotels and other tourists and visitors.
Nuaire Wins Pioneering Low Carbon Homes Project
An iconic residential site in Milton Keynes has recently been opened on a 3 hectare site in Oxley Wood addressing the need for sustainable and affordable homes for the future.The development of 145 environmentally friendly homes will provide a mixture of affordable housing and larger private dwellings, all of which are constructed from sustainable materials and feature Nuaire's unique EcoHat energy saving system.
The project, which teams Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK's largest developers with Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners (formerly Richard Rogers Partnership) one of the worlds leading architect firms and designers of the Millennium Dome, is one of 6 winning partnerships of the 2005 competition to build high quality homes at a construction cost of £60,000. The prime focus of the competition by the English Partnership and the then titled ODPM was to encourage architects and housebuilders to work closely together to create innovative and imaginative housing for the 21st century.
All of the homes on site have been designed to meet the Government's sustainability targets, using high levels of insulation and controlled ventilation in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. When compared to other new developments, the site at Oxley Wood will have up to 50% less carbon emissions per property.
Nuaire were first approached to get involved in the project by Rybka the mechanical consultants appointed for the project in December 2005 to provide the ventilation for the site.
Working closely with the architects and the consultants to develop a bespoke system to maximise energy and construction efficiencies, Nuaire were given the brief of making the EcoHat system a credible energy contributor to the houses.
The EcoHat is a new generation of ventilation systems, based on the award winning Sunwarm range of products. By positioning the EcoHat on the roof, the air handling unit inside the base unit diffuses fresh filtered air into the building and reuses otherwise lost hot air to pre-heat the incoming air. Complemented by solar energy the system optimises energy consumption and provides solar preheated air and central extract and can be upgraded to provide passive solar hot water.
As the whole site has adopted an MMC approach with off- site construction, pre-fabricating timber frames for walls, ceilings and floors in controlled environments, Nuaire adopted the principle for the EcoHat base units. The systems are pre-assembled at Nuaire's manufacturing plant in South Wales before being despatched to site. Not only does this allow for quicker installations but the systems can also be rotated for best orientation.
The development's cutting edge design is reinforced by the futuristic EcoHat, which sits atop each property. The system plays a pivotal role in each property achieving the maximum National Home Energy Rating. Alan Wright, Group Managing Director for Nuaire said, "The increased complexity of achieving sustainable homes while enabling cost effective, modern methods of construction was a challenge. However Nuaire’s commitment to applying advanced technology and deliver ventilation solutions which meet customers needs is a key strength of our Company and we were delighted to collaborate with The Roger’s Partnership and Taylor Wimpey in developing Ecohat; a new concept in building services."
Nuaire Adopts a Green Dragon
Nuaire has been awarded Level 3 of the Green Dragon Environmental Standard for its commitment to improving the impact of its activities on the environment through defined environmental objectives and targets.The Green Dragon Award, which is an internationally recognised standard, has been developed by ARENA Network and Groundwork Wales with support from the Welsh Assembly Government, Environment Agency Wales, Welsh Local Authorities and the European Regional Development Fund. The Standard which is a stepped approach to environmental management, offers a relevant strategy to the specific needs of any company.
Reducing the environmental impact of its business is a high priority for Nuaire and is evident through product development and continuous improvement programmes include the specific environmental objectives of reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and promoting the use of renewable technologies.
Some of the measures implemented by Nuaire include maximizing efficient use of natural resources by completing a carbon trust audit, raising the environmental awareness of all employees through regular updates and training and monitoring electricity, gas and water use. On a day to day level Nuaire have made strives to increase recycling of domestic waste including cans, bottles, plastic cups and office paper and have formulated a 'Green Team' with senior management representatives from different departments across the company.
Ventilation Solutions for the Decent Homes Standard
The Decent Homes brochure is aimed at local authorities, housing associations, ALMO’s, housebuilders, suppliers and others involved in the decent homes procurement process.
With such a broad range of readers this brochure has been designed to give an overview of the Decent Homes Standard and a ‘snapshot’ of our product range offering some suggestions and guidance to the various ventilation solutions available to meet the HHSRS standard.
There will be a Scottish version of the application brochure specifically targeting the requirements of the new Scottish Building Regulations and the Scottish Quality Housing Standard; this will be available early next month.
Please email if you would like to receive a copy.
Video
Expanding our portfolio of 3D animations to demonstrate our products in action the marketing department has created animations for both Sunwarm and Ecosmart Destratifier (formerly System 2000).
3D animation allows us to explain the features and benefits of our products far more effectively than a brochure could. Take a look at www.nuaire.co.uk/video
Solar Hot Water - Free energy all year round
Solar thermal technology is the most reliable, efficient and accessible form of renewable energy available.Nuaire's Sunwarm Solar Hot Water system works by efficiently absorbing energy radiated by the sun and converting it to hot water. The system is suitable for all applications from domestic to industrial and commercial.
The benefits of having a Nuaire Sunwarm Solar Hot Water system are:
- Reduced fuel bills
- Reducing the amount of fossil fuels used
- To reduce the negative environmental impact of a development
- To reduce the long term effects on the earth's climate
The Nuaire Solar Hot Water system is fully flexible and can be installed on top of roof tiles, fully integrated into the roof structure or to stand alone on a flat roof.
Please email if you would like further information.
The Extra Mile ...
Nuaire has a reputation in the industry for working closely with our customers to offer the right fan solution to meet their specific needs.So no surprise then that Nuaire is going that extra mile to support our customers and creating a new team, specifically to support the ever increasing number of large and special projects that require variations to our standard product range.
The new Applications Engineering team will provide a dedicated resource for our customers to ensure these special projects run smoothly.
www.nuaire.co.uk
Our new website is ready for viewing!
We have taken on board your feedback about what you would like to see on our new website and we hope you like what you see.
Not only have we included lots of information on the Nuaire Group we’ve added an entirely new section on applications to help you select the right fan for your job.
Our revamped product section gives you even more product information at your fingertips and covers our domestic, commercial and OEM ranges all of which is in a more user friendly format to allow you to access the information more quickly.
As always, it is your comments that allow us to continually improve our service to you, so please email with any feedback you may have.
Accreditations
We have recently gained the following approvals for Nuaire Ltd:
Constructionline, Contractor Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) and EXOR Accreditation – Gold Standard.
These are pre-approval schemes for suppliers to gain access to public sector procurement contracts and have become mandatory requirements.
Come and see us at ...
6 - 9th Sep - Self Build and Renovate, Dublin
20 - 22nd Sep - Irish Sustainable Building Exhibition, Dublin
26 - 27th Sep - Hevar, The Royal Horticultural Halls, London
9 - 10th Oct - Housebuilding 2007, Business Design Centre, London
10 - 11th Oct - Energy Solutions Exhibition, Olympia, London
