SPRA 2019 Awards Winners

SPRA 2019 Awards Winners

Congratulations to all the SPRA Award winners! Your achievements will help you and SPRA raise awareness, raise standards and promote your business and the Single Ply Roofing Association! We had a great night of celebration at Heythrop Park last week, following another very well received conference during the day. Magic Singh took to the stage to complete the 5th conference and awards birthday and feedback has been superb! Thanks to all those who attended and we look forward to another successful event next year. Don’t forget – it’s never too early to start planning which 2019 projects you are going to submit for the 2020 SPRA Awards!

Put the date in your diary now…SPRA Conference & Awards Dinner, Wednesday 24th June 2020!

BEST INNOVATION – WINNER: BAUDER (WORKING WITH KOVARA PROJECTS LTD) FOR GLOUCESTER BUS STATION
An excellent example of close co-operation between the membrane manufacturer, specialist installing contractor and the rest of the design team to deliver a highly innovative project. The Bauder solar PV system was incorporated in the design as well as the OMG Rhinobond induction welding system for the Bauder membrane installation. The quality of workmanship and attention to detail were also outstanding ensuring the securing of the top innovation award.

BEST INNOVATION – HIGHLY COMMENDED: DANOSA (WORKING WITH EA ROOFING LTD) FOR THE BLACK BARN
The project architect required a black ash timber finish to the building requiring the waterproofing membrane to be concealed below. The contractor skilfully installed the Danosa membrane system using the non-penetrating Danofix IFP system directly to the timber substrate. The result is clearly a highly innovative solution to meet the client and architect’s brief.

BEST SUSTAINABILITY – WINNER: SIKA SARNAFIL & CONTOUR ROOFING (ESSEX) LTD FOR TEMPLE FARM DEVELOPMENT
This project in concept and design was focussed on taking a sustainable approach. There was a requirement to obtain a high BREEAM standard and the contractor went to great lengths to ensure the community and environment were respected during installation. Working methods were all designed to minimise the impact of noise, dust and traffic and a biodiverse green roof system was part of the design. The project achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating upon completion and is a clear winner of the ‘Best sustainability’ category award.

BEST SUSTAINABILITY – HIGHLY COMMENDED: BAUDER (WORKING WITH KOVARA PROJECTS LTD) FOR GLOUCESTER BUS STATION
This project demonstrated close co-operation between the design team and installing contractors providing an efficiency-driven approach to the installation. The use of the Bauder solar PV system shows the incorporation of energy saving building design feature of the roof. Traffic and site management by the roofing contractor in a busy city centre also added to the sustainable aspects of this project ensuring is highly commended status.

BEST NEW BUILD – WINNER: MAC ROOFING & CONTRACTING FOR MENAI SCIENCE PARC
A stunning high-tech building for the University of Bangor in Anglesey. A sloping white Monarplan FM membrane roof. Good aesthetic and technical design to allow for the exposed location. Membrane laps were jointed facing away from the building frontage creating a slope with appears to be joint free. A challenging working environment was overcome by careful planning in all aspects of the installation. The building achieved a BREEAM excellent standard rating

BEST NEW BUILD – HIGHLY COMMENDED: SIKA (WORKING WITH VOLSEN LTD) FOR THE LAGLAND PROJECT
A complex roofing project due to the long steep mansard pitches. The roof design was based on a traditional lead roof with mopstick detailing, very well executed in the Sika Trocal membrane providing significant savings for the client while achieving excellent aesthetic value.

BEST DETAILING – WINNER: PROTAN (UK) LTD (WORKING WITH NRA ROOFING & FLOORING) FOR CHAWLEY PARK CARE HOME
A large-scale complex project with a series of rooflines and interfaces providing a challenge to the installing contractor. A tight time schedule was met ensuring quality detailing to all upstands and valleys as well as flat areas. The project required work to detail confined plant, rooflights and also to encapsulate platform areas as well as the placement of seam profiles to achieve a high-quality finish to the building.

BEST DETAILING – HIGHLY COMMENDED: SIKA (WORKING WITH ITHACA ROOFING LTD) FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The roof substrate comprised panels of 150mm-thick CLT timber which sat within the steel frames and doubled-up as the finished ceiling material.

Internal perimeter gutters added to the complexity. Laminated metal sheets were profiled on site to the exact degree of each individual slope to ensure a precise fit. Extensive structural preparation was work was needed to provide the exceptional end result.

BEST REFURBISHMENT – WINNER: RENOLIT (WORKING WITH ADVANCED ROOFING SERVICES LTD) FOR THE HEALTH PLUS PHARMACY
This was an overlay system to an existing roof which also had standing profiles. The extensive curved shape of the roof provided an installation challenge from a safety perspective requiring careful consideration and planning. Care was clearly taken when installing on the curved surface to provide a smooth finish of the mechanically attached Alkorplan F membrane and the striking aesthetic is completed using Alkordesign detailing profiles. A very worthy winner promoting capabilities of single ply membranes for refurbishment work.

BEST REFURBISHMENT – HIGHLY COMMENDED: FLEX-R (WORKING WITH PERMICOAT LTD) FOR LEIGH SPINNERS MILL
The challenge here was to refurbish a traditional mill built in 1915 by installing the RubberBond membrane in the 9 flat valley areas that also needed to be widened to improve drainage. Permicoat worked closely with English Heritage on this project to ensure their acceptance of materials used. Membrane was pre-cut to size to ensure efficient stripping and reinstatement of waterproofing. The finish achieved is excellent providing the longevity of protection required.

(Unfortunately not available to collect award on the night)

BEST SAFE WORKING – WINNER: SIKA (WORKING WITH PROGRESSIVE SYSTEMS LTD) FOR THE DUNES
This complex roofing project was located close to the beech In Cornwall and suffered from severe exposure at times to wind and rain. The contractor strived to ensure the safety of the workforce during installation by organising a flexible working pattern depending on weather. A high standard of finish was required for the luxury apartments and this was achieved safely despite the imposing and challenging weather conditions

BEST TRAINER – WINNER: SIMON HANCOCK (PROTAN)
Simon has been a roofer all his life and has a passion for Single-Ply Roofing.  He has been delivering training for Protan UK Ltd for 18 years (and still does!) and in that time he has trained over 1800 roofers in PVC single ply membranes. Simon always offers guidance and advice to the highest standards, whilst remaining impartial to ensure the roof meets the specification.

Simon knows that an eye for detail and great workmanship are key to reducing defects and ensuring the quality and reputation of single ply roofing is maintained.  His enthusiasm for roofing is infectious and is the main reason why he is such a good trainer. Simon wants his legacy to be that all installers are as passionate about doing a good job as he is, and to understand that good training leads to a great career, and is fundamental to the success of the Single Ply industry.

(Unfortunately not available to personally collect award on the night)

BEST TRAINER – HIGHLY COMMENDED: NIGEL FIELDS (SIG D&T)
Nigel Fields joined SIG D&T in October 2011 as site support engineer and trainer. His key role was to provide practical and technical support to the company’s accredited contractor network DATAC, in-house and branch sales forces, architects and main contractors.

Today, Nigel is a highly popular trainer within our training academy, specializing in single ply waterproofing.  In addition to training, Nigel leads as the SIG D&T field technician to Wates roofing projects and also undertakes the majority of Wates’ training. He is our lead demonstrator for client and guest visits and is also the Health & Safety specialist for D & T’s eight field technicians who deliver national coverage. Nigel always gets great feedback from trainees, especially related to the time he gives them to ask questions and fully understand and support them to reach their training goals.

A recent trainee said; “Nigel covered single ply installation in great depth using both course material and personal experience to demonstrate and advise on real world situations. Experimentation with visual training i.e.; pictures and videos, is good and lets candidates see multiple scenarios which aren’t generally available in a skills training centre.”

(Unfortunately not available to personally collect award on the night)

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE SINGLE PLY INDUSTRY – WINNER: STEVE CLEMINSON (SIG D&T)
Since 1984, Steve Cleminson has distinguished himself in the construction sector, most specifically in the single ply and flat roofing industry. With a BSc. degree in Building Technology, Steve is a former member of the SPRA technical committee and TC task groups, Chairing the Falls & Drainage task group and contributing to the development of British standards.

Joining SIG D & T in 2006 as technical services manager, Steve facilitated the exponential growth of the SIGE-division business while his own department acquired a sound reputation in delivering roofing excellence in design, compliance, agnostic product selection, installer training and monitored installation. In 2018 alone, his team delivered no less than 4265 CPDs, specifications, designs and courses which included  1111 technical site visits.

Noteworthy achievements range from barber shop renditions at SIG Design & Technology Christmas parties to his strategic development of a comprehensive technical services department in support of specifiers and roofers including the DATAC Accredited Contractor Scheme.

Steve is currently engaged in technical consultancy in support of the flat roofing industry, in part, enhancing standards within SIGE and with main contractors.

Source: Cathie Clarke