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June 14-20, 2010United Kingdom Edition would have on the surrounding environment. The application was a tense process; permission was finally granted just a few days before work was due to com- mence on site. Getting started Gavin Chapman, a colleague of mine from the Estates and Facilities Department, oversaw the task of designing and managing the elec- trical installation. Ivan Martin of Fowler Martin Associates handled the complex design and installation of the mechanical services, which included the challenge of designing and installing the vacuum system as well as extending the ventilation, air-conditioning and compression systems to serve the fourth floor. All the services had to be run down to the basement of the building, without causing major disruption to the CPD courses taking place on the third floor, or the private dental practice located on the ground and first floors. Another major hurdle was finding the space for all the ven- tilation duct and electrical serv- ices needed, as well as running the necessary services to the specific laboratory bench posi- tions and dental units. The solu- tion was found through a slightly raised floor and lowered ceiling. There were some initial concerns about the finished room height being too low, but it became apparent when the partitions were installed that these worries were unfounded. To minimise disruption, most of the demolition and construc- tion work had to be conducted early in the morning as well as during evenings and weekends. However, for the project to move forward, construction during nor- mal working hours was unavoid- able. I have to say the co-operation we received from the UCL East- man CPD staff on the fifth floor, along with the skills lab nursing staff (led by Anita Graham) on the third floor was fantastic. Eve- ryone was extremely helpful and patient with the building work taking place. Bringing it together Despite the limitations imposed on the project by the site, it was completed in a relatively short time, with building work finishing at the end of October 2009. The principal contractor, Russell Caw- berry Ltd did a great job in con- trolling the contract, supported by sub contractors W Portsmouth Ltd (electrical) and EMS Ltd (me- chanical). The site team worked harmoniously together and main- tained a very good working re- lationship with the occupants of the building. Having won the tender, A-Dec arranged, supplied and installed all the dental equipment, such as benching, phantom heads and dental units, with Dentalstyle Ltd supplying the cabinetry. The finished result is a suite of clinical skills training facilities that boasts a Skills Laboratory with benching to host 18 gradu- ates plus a teacher’s station and a Seminar Room seating 18 people. There are also five clinical sur- geries, a sterilisation suite con- forming to the latest HTM-01-05 guidelines, a radiography room equipped with a state-of-the-art 3D CT scanner, as well as other auxiliary rooms and areas. As far as possible, the installa- tion is environmentally friendly, with energy saving automatic lighting and ventilation systems. Wherever possible, sustainable products have been used. I am proud of the fact that not only was the project completed fairly quickly, but also that the finished product is bright, modern and fit for purpose. On a personal note, the memo- rable highlight of the project was being able to invite members of the construction team to the official opening, and being presented to HRH The Princess Royal. I am grateful to Prof Eder, Dr Louca and the UCL Eastman CPD team for the support provid- ed and, now that the project has been completed, can reflect upon the achievements with a great deal of personal satisfaction and pleasure as I consider this project to be a significant milestone in my professional career. DT FenderMate® is a trademark registered by Directa AB. Registered Design and Patent pending. Form Contact Point Flexible wing exerts pressure for maintained separation and cervical adaption Inserts like a wedge Tight cervical marginal adaptation prevents overhangs World’s Fastest Composite Matrix? 3108-1001©DirectaAB Matrix Distributed in the UK by Trycare, Tel. 01274-88 10 44 More Designs by Dentists www.directadental.com FenderMate tryKit for only £ 9.00* (value £ 26.00) *Redeemable against your next purchase of FenderMate. Promotion code DP02 to be mentioned on order. Companies used in the project Russell Cawberry Ltd 020 8643 9521 www.russellcawberry.com EMS Ltd 020 7837 4707 www.ems-maintenance. co.uk/contact.htm W Portsmouth & Co Ltd 020 7328 0111 www.wportsmouth.co.uk Fowler Martin Associates Ltd 020 8524 8848 www.fowlermartin.com A-Dec Dental U.K. Ltd 024 7635 0901 www.a-dec.co.uk Dentalstyle Ltd 01278 789119 www.dentalstyle.co.uk/index. php?mn=225 PracticeWorks Limited 01438 245000 www.practiceworks.co.uk/ en-GB/about-us.aspx Nuview Ltd +44 (0) 1453 872266 www.voroscopes.co.uk/