Councils will play a vital role in achieving the UK’s net-zero targets, and many have declared climate emergencies, recognising the importance of decarbonising local communities. In this article, Travis Benn...
Harrogate Borough Council was planning to create a new civic building on its edge-of-town Knapping Mount site. Situated within a wooded conservation area, the new building would allow the council...
There are many considerations when specifying products to enhance the safety and wellbeing of building users and occupants – from reducing risk of injury to improving the indoor climate. Here,...
As the uptake of digital technology within the construction sector gathers pace, built environment professionals are becoming aware of the benefits digital strategies can bring. David Bain, Research Manager at...
Tom Merton, Technical Specialist at flexible equipment insulation material and engineered foam manufacturer, Armacell, examines the ways in which the careful selection of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R)...
Proof of compliance is set to be one of the major changes to Approved Document L in England next year, putting pressure on contractors to close the performance gap. But...
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large rooflights....
Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Academy for students aged 13 to 18 that has worked collaboratively with chartered building consultant, PR Associates, and roofing systems...
From the desire to increase the sustainability of a building to the very real need to reduce its impact on the environment, it is important to view windows in terms...
The UK green roof market is, quite literally, growing at an increasingly fast pace. System manufacturers are reporting that interest has never been stronger, and Wallbarn is sure it isn’t...
Jason Hughes, Managing Director of Imperial Bricks, looks at why bricks are used again and again in public sector projects, and the importance of an ethical supply chain....
Incorporating stylish and durable products into a public realm setting addresses the key characteristics of a well-designed open space, writes John Boyle, Commercial Director at street furniture specialist Broxap....
It seems that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are finally coming of age. A combination of guidance and legislation is pushing for greater inclusion of SuDS into urban developments, not just...
Arson accounts for 50.5% of fire service call-outs in the UK, making it the most common cause of fire in the country. Due to ease of access, this is a...
Changing weather patterns and urban growth have contributed to an environment in which flooding is an increasingly frequent and damaging occurrence. Here, Ben Puddy, Regional Technical Manager at Hydro International,...
Scott Denham, Sales Director at IG Masonry Support, looks at how offsite construction is helping us create buildings that embrace the traditional beauty of brick through the utilisation of hygrothermally-tested...
Tim Oakley, Head Consultant at LHC, talks to PSBJ about its work to instill confidence in local authorities to implement MMC and demonstrates the accessibility of offsite through its frameworks...
BIM (Building Information Modelling) as a process and technology has been transforming public sector project delivery since BIM Level 2 was mandated back in 2016. Whilst its benefits are clear...
Climate change and the need to plan for green infrastructure is playing an increasingly significant role in a new approach to design in built-up areas. In addition, heavy rainfall events...
Unmanaged excess subfloor moisture is the leading cause of floor failure and frequently results in delays to projects, major inconvenience and expense when remedial work is required. To help avoid...
