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Architects CDA placed sustainability high on the agenda – working with the college to reduce its carbon footprint and running costs. Following specification of the solar roofing system, which used cylindrical solar modules to be installed by Renewable Resources Energy Solutions Limited, the project required a highly reflective roofing membrane to ensure that the maximum amount of power could be generated at all times.

As well as the need to maximise the roof’s potential to generate power, the building’s remote Aberdeenshire location required a single ply application that would guarantee long term performance and protection from wind uplift. Sarnafil’s White SR (Solar Reflective) membrane fitted the bill perfectly – with Sarnafil registered contractor BriggsAmasco appointed to complete the application.

The single ply membrane with the highest CIGS solar reflectance factor on the market, achieving a staggering 95%, the Sarnafil White SR helped to optimise the performance of the cylindrical solar PV system. With the combination of reflective membranes and the solar system, the new roof is expected to generate around 16,000kWh of energy each year.

Offering speed and ease of application, with additional health and safety benefits as there is no need for hot works, the single ply membrane provided the college with an efficient and cost-effective roofing solution.  British Board of Agrément (BBA) certified to have a life expectancy ‘in excess of 40 years’, the membrane will provide outstanding performance for many years to come.

For several of the new wing’s additional roofs, BriggsAmasco also installed the hot air weldable Sarnafil S327-18EL in light grey. This completed the high performance, long term waterproofing application that ensures the college, staff and students will remain protected from the elements whilst also benefiting from the power generated by a highly innovative roofing application.

Originally built in the 1960s, the school’s lower block has been exposed to almost fifty years of weather and environmental conditions. And despite the concrete-decked felt roof being recovered twenty years ago, it was beginning to show significant deterioration which was causing heat loss, water ingress, ponding and moss build up.

Uninsulated and in desperate need of replacement, a new roofing system was required that would meet both building regulations and the requirements of 1900+ pupils and staff. Part-funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and project managed by its Infrastructure & Facilities Department’s senior building surveyor, Martin Milner, the project saw BriggsAmasco appointed to install Sarnafil’s G410 15EL Light Grey membrane.

Following the installation of a cut-to-falls insulation system, the final part of the hot air fully adhered system was the application of 1,000m² of the Sarnafil single ply membrane. With a high level of detailing required around pipe outlets and parapet junctions, the single ply membrane proved ideal with its quick and simple application. Requiring no hot works, it also ensured there was minimal disruption to the school whilst the project was completed.

The new roofing system now provides the school and its occupants with outstanding resistance to weathering and excellent flexibility. Independently assessed and certified by the British Board of Agrément to have a life expectancy in excess of 40 years, the Sarnafil application by BriggsAmasco will continue to deliver outstanding performance for years to come.

Opening to the public on 13^th September 2011, Westfield Stratford City is the new £1.45 billion retail and leisure destination in the heart of East London, with a total of 5,000 parking spaces. One of its car parks, located directly over a retail area, required an aesthetic decking system to be installed over an inverted, well-insulated roof to ensure an attractive, watertight surface for cars and pedestrians.

Faced with a tight deadline, other trades on site and the obvious logistical challenges of the application, BriggsAmasco had to use careful project co-ordination to ensure the process would run smoothly. With a sequential installation, use of cranes to transport plant and materials onto the roof and the expertise of its highly skilled team, BriggsAmasco completed the project within the six month timeframe.

For the car park, BriggsAmasco supplied and installed the full specification from the deck up – including Permatec hot melt system, Floormate insulation, Floormate MinK separating layer and the Pardak slab paving system.

The fully bonded Permatec hot melt system was chosen for its waterproofing and environmental credentials. A monolithic system, it was fully bonded to the structural deck and is ideal for inverted or paved roofing areas as it offers a self-sealing capability with rapid setting. This was followed by the application of a 200mm layer of Floormate insulation.

Laid loose over the insulation, BriggsAmasco then applied the Roofmate MinK system in place of a traditional separating layer. This helps to minimise heat loss due to rainwater cooling and therefore reduce the amount of insulation required, providing a cost effective and energy efficient solution for a large urban car park subjected to the unpredictable British weather.

The decking system was completed with the installation of the Pardak paving system on supports. With a proven lifespan of more than 30 years, the paving slabs provide an aesthetically appealing finish, befitting of such a high profile project, combined with the durability required for a heavily trafficked car park surface.

More than 6.5 million shoppers entered Westfield Stratford City shopping centre within its first eight weeks of opening, with many using the stunning new car park. Thanks to the high performance decking system provided by BriggsAmasco, the car park is set to provide a safe and reliable surface as it continues to welcome millions of shoppers every year.

Appointed by Sewell Group, one of three companies that make up the Hull Esteem Consortium, BriggsAmasco, Halcyon Building Systems and Sangwin Educational Furniture Ltd have been awarded more than £2.5 million worth of contracts. These three contracts demonstrate the Consortium’s commitment to use Hull-based companies, where possible, for construction of the new Academy.

“We’re obviously ecstatic that our expertise and experience have been recognised by the work we have won,” said Keith Melling, Branch Manager at BriggsAmasco. “There is so much knowledge and skill in this city that can add value to Sewell Group’s supply chain and we are proud to be an example of that.”

The new 1,250 place Academy, sponsored by the University Of Hull, is being built on the site of Princess Elizabeth Playing Fields, Malet Lambert School and Endike Primary School. It will be the last to be named under Hull City Council’s £400 million BSF programme.

One of 19 new or refurbished schools being delivered by Hull Esteem Consortium, it is due to open in September 2012. When complete, it will provide a state-of-the-art learning and teaching environment whilst also acting as a hub for community activities.

The innovative development, built by Miller Construction for the Hazledene Group, is split between 13,000m² of high quality office space and the Park Inn Hotel which comprises 185 bedrooms and fitness facilities. With environmental considerations at the forefront of the challenging architectural design, the roofing system had to provide more than just traditional protection from rainwater.

The architects specified the durable and self-healing monolithic waterproofing membrane Hydrotech MM6125 from Alumasc which proved ideal for a development with such complex roof details. The roof incorporates outdoor space, balconies and high level step terracing accessible from the hotel, in addition to a flat roof area housing large quantities of roof-top plant.

Faced with these split level challenges, BriggsAmasco’s specialist team installed a total of 3500m² of Hydrotech MM6125 with the bituminous rubber blend allowing fast and efficient installation over the complex roof details.  This was followed by the installation of extruded installation boards and a range of ballast including 20-40mm River Washed Pebbles and 50mm Natural Paving Slabs.

The first hot-melt waterproofing system to be introduced to the UK construction market, Hydrotech MM6125 boasts a respected performance record spanning 45 years. It is manufactured using 20% post-consumer recycled material and is certified to ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard.  Insulations used as part of the Hydrotech system carry a BREEAM ‘A’ summary rating as well as Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than 5.

With Aberdeen being at the forefront of the international oil industry, BriggsAmasco played a significant part in this high profile development setting the standard for quality, design and sustainability that benefits a city in the world spotlight.

Appointed to replace all the existing asphalt roofs to improve the school’s thermal performance from an E rating, a Sarnafil Single Ply Roof management system was specified by client Aberdeen City Council for its proven value, credible guarantee and exceptional waterproofing protection.

With works taking place during term time, BriggsAmasco had to contend with the extreme weather conditions and a busy site whilst also ensuring minimal disruption was caused to the school. To deliver the project on time and adhere to the strict no naked flame policy, the hot air weldable Sarnafil G410-15EL fitted the bill perfectly.

Following a detailed survey by BriggsAmasco, its experienced installation team first stripped off the existing roof and then laid 120mm thick PIR insulation boards.  The team applied 3,400m² of Sarnavap 5000E, a 1mm thick self-adhesive vapour control layer, to ensure moisture vapour permeability in accordance with the British Standard EN 1931.

The final part of the hot air fully adhered system was the application of Sarnafil G410-15EL single ply membrane which required a high level of detailing in terms of wall, parapet junctions and rooflights. The cold-adhered technique proved particularly advantageous on the school site, meeting health and safety requirements for both the operatives and the school pupils and staff.

BriggsAmasco’s exceptional workmanship and attention to detail, along with the use of a market proven product from Sarnafil contributed to a high performance roofing system on the academy which is guaranteed to stand the test of time.

Although much of the refurbishment was completed during the school holidays, it was still vital that any roofing works would have a minimal impact on the buildings below. To achieve this, BriggsAmasco specified a Sarnafil roofing system comprising Sarnafil G410-EL, Sarnavap 5000E VCL and 120mm thick PIR insulation – all applied without any need for hot works.

For the Sarnafil roofing system a vapour control layer, Sarnavap 5000E VCL was applied, as well as a high performance 120mm thick PIR insulation – all specified and installed by BriggsAmasco.

Across the seven roofs, the highly skilled team of BriggsAmasco operatives installed some 1,800m² of the multi-layer, hot air weldable Sarnafil G410-EL to complete the high performance, long term waterproofing application that ensured teachers and students were unaffected during the application and will remain protected from the elements for many years to come.

Faced with a challenging, time restricted application across a number of varying sized roofs, BriggsAmasco were able to deliver a new roofing system that not only delivered on performance, but also offered a speedy application. Thanks to BriggsAmasco, all seven roofs met and exceeded the client’s expectations and will continue to do so under the many challenges of the unpredictable Scottish weather.

At the high level refurbishment, BriggsAmasco was appointed to install a new flat roof on the school’s main building. Providing the full contract specification in-house – including selection and installation of PIR insulation, vapour control layer and waterproofing membrane – the UK’s leading waterproofing and roofing specialist delivered the project on time and on budget.

With timescales and minimal disruption key to the project success, BriggsAmasco specified a Sarnafil roofing system – renowned for high quality and long term performance. As part of the renovation, eight new sunpipes were also installed to improve the academy’s natural lighting – for which the simple application of the Sarnafil system once again met the challenge perfectly.

By specifying 1,600m² of the multi-layer, hot air weldable Sarnafil G410-EL, the company eliminated the need for hot works on the rooftop so the application could be completed safely and more efficiently. BriggsAmasco completed all the rooftop work without any disruption, allowing the teachers and students below to carry on with day to day activities.

An additional 1,600m² of Sarnavap 5000E VCL vapour control layer was cold applied to the substrate, before a layer of 120mm thick PIR insulation was installed by BriggsAmasco’s highly-skilled team. With no compromise on quality, the company provided a new roof that offers outstanding thermal performance and a stunning new aesthetic.

Despite the size of the roof and the challenging deadline, the new roofing system was delivered to an exceptional standard, ensuring a fully bonded totally waterproof system that will serve the building for many years to come. High-performance materials, outstanding workmanship and the expertise demonstrated by BriggsAmasco ensured that the new roof met and exceeded the client’s demands.

In August 2010, BriggsAmasco was called in to strip the supermarket car park’s existing tarmac and relay an entirely new waterproof surface. The decking system had to provide a waterproof layer between the topside and the underground car park areas, as previously these areas had been prone to flooding during wet weather.

With a strict four month deadline to complete the installation in time for the busy Christmas shopping period, BriggsAmasco specified and installed 50mm thick mastic asphalt. Chosen for its durability, value for money and ability to provide a watertight surface, mastic asphalt also offered a rapid installation that proved perfect for Waitrose in Brackley.

As the supermarket was to remain entirely operational throughout the refurbishment, it was vital that the BriggsAmasco team could complete all works with minimal disruption to the day to day running of the store. To achieve this, a carefully structured sequential application process was put in place where only a small part of the car park was out of use at any one time.

Using a highly skilled team of operatives and fast-applied mastic asphalt, BriggsAmasco were able to complete the application on time and on budget, allowing the car park to be fully operational for Christmas – the store’s busiest period of the year.

The company had previously been recognised for the quality management of its businesses and has now been awarded ISO 14001 and 18001 which embrace both the environment and health and safety.

BriggsAmasco works closely with its suppliers and partners on all environmental issues and has been a pioneer in helping to make the roofing industry green and sustainable.

Health and safety is paramount at BriggsAmasco and the company’s risk management strategy reduces the potential for accidents and protects the workforce.

As the first roofing contractor in the UK to achieve “Investor in People” status, training and employee development is a key part of the business. In the last 12 months some 3,000 days have been allocated to individual staff and operative training.

The company was established by William Briggs in Arbroath in 1865 and today it operates from 14 offices across the UK. In the last 12 months some 1298 contracts were carried out by BriggsAmasco varying in value from £1k to £5million. They include major retail developments, commercial buildings and much more.