With architects turning their attention to timber as a favourite material for cladding, Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of OrganoWood®, the natural wood preservative specialist, explains the necessity for specifying a …
Article by Steve Thompson, Managing Director of EOS Facades Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, EOS Facades is a leading innovator in light gauge steel construction, specialising in the design, manufacture …
Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber discusses the many advantages of choosing British timber and takes a look at three areas where Britain leads the way. It is widely understood that …
Based on findings from its dedicated acoustics laboratory, Victoria Willis, Product Manager for Geberit, explains the importance of taking a complete system approach to designing out the nuisance sound of …
By-lined Article by Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades The digital age is evolving. We are constantly adapting technology in order to enhance all aspects of the modern world. We …
By-lined article by Ian Loughnane, Business Unit Director for Kingspan Timber Solutions. Following government calls for faster delivery, lower costs and increased sustainability from the industry, timber and offsite construction …
The call for a quick and sustainable solution to the current housing shortage has created an opportunity for offsite construction to become a key building method to meet the demand …
At the forefront of industry research and development, RCM constantly strive to innovate and develop their range of building boards and facades. Finding the latest technology is an ethos which …
By Steve Kilpin, Recertification Manager, Safesite Limited When speaking to customers about the need to have their fall protection systems inspected annually, most understand why fall arrest systems such as …
As the construction industry strives to provide the optimum building solution, just how can companies today differentiate themselves and ensure they are offering best value? Steve Thompson, Managing Director of …
Steeling the Spotlight in the Education Sector As the government continues to set ambitious goals for the education sector, there is a growing demand to construct higher volumes of school …
Jason Godfrey, General Manager at Safesite, explains the importance of safety solutions on green roofs. As we become increasingly conscious about the environment and green issues, the demand for sustainable …
Oak remains the most iconic of British hardwoods, but how does English oak fare against imported oak, and do designers and specifiers fully understand and appreciate the available choices and …
The Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) was launched in May 2012 with the promise to address the needs of schools across the country. In May 2014 plans were announced for …
By Julie Jarvis, Technical Director, DR Services Architects and interior designers, as well as the housebuilders or developers on whose projects they are involved make many judgements based on price, …
Buildings in the public sector have to cater for a range of visitors, including those with mobility issues, and, with an ageing population, this requirements is only set to increase. …
Article by Alan Macklin – Elta Group Technical Director As a leading provider of ventilation solutions, one of Elta Fans’ greatest priorities is to provide, through its products, excellent indoor …
CE Marking expert Richard Bate, technical director of Build Check, UKAS accredited laboratory and Notified body for CE marking for windows and doors, says companies looking for exemptions for historic …
By Mike Wood, for Pilkington UK Ltd Fire safety risk assessments cannot sensibly be carried out without considering the use of glass in compartmentation and escape ways. Mike Wood on …
Housebuilders have been set tough efficiency goals to meet in new build properties. Ian Mitchell, Product Marketing Manager – New Build Residential at Vent-Axia, explains how ventilation is central to …
Jeff House, Marketing & Applications Manager, Baxi Commercial, considers the heating options available to healthcare facilities and the increasing interest in prefabricated solutions Healthcare buildings come in all shapes and …
While energy saving initiatives can enhance an organisation’s carbon reduction status they also have significant economic benefits. Steve Browning, Marketing Manager of Trend Controls, explains how Building Energy Management Systems …
Danny Phelan, Sales Manager of Panel Systems, looks at how architectural panels are increasingly being selected for their aesthetics, as part of creating iconic buildings. “Innovation in materials and fabrication …
Ian Bailey, Managing Director of Bailey Artform, specialists in design-led street furniture, talks about the need for architects and suppliers to work in partnership to overcome the challenges of the …
In this article, Mark Bruchez, Technical Director at roof waterproofing specialists Kemper System, argues that failed guttering can usually be repaired rather than replaced – and that the result is …
More and more frequently pitched green roofs are being seen as providing an important visual design element for modern buildings. There are widespread advantages in specifying green roofs, such as …
After several months of uncertainty, the Feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme has now started to provide the solar industry with some sense of stability. This certainty is likely to bring back …
Author: Marcus Bicknell Of Rainwater Harvesting Ltd With The Environment Agency And Defra Declaring Much Of Southern And Eastern England Officially In A State Of Drought, There Has Never Been …
Mark Glitherow of Trend Controls explains how obtaining the financial resources to install a building energy management system (BEMS) in an educational establishment may be easier than you think. With …
Paul Trace from Lumen Rooflight offers some practical guidance to help you choose the right product for your project. Choosing the right rooflight for your property The rooflight, or skylight …
Roofing material matters and the specification issues can be confusing, so Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager at slates and cladding specialist, Cembrit, is on hand to offer guidance. As many …
Glazed interior doors can make a real difference to rooms and corridors, whether by providing clear visibility for safe access or to add a touch of designer flare to an …
The ‘R’ Word VEKA plc Sales & Marketing Director Colin Torley says the road to acceptance of recycled windows was not an easy one. Not many years ago, no prestige …
Biodiversity loss is a greater threat to the world, right now, than climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) claims that the loss and extinction of species …
With its cost and time saving attributes, off-site modular construction has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. Andrew Dickinson of Hochiki Europe examines how the fire detection industry …
