A new British Standard introduced at the end of August is helping close what a growing number of building professionals have identified as clear gaps in the fire safety performance...
In this article, Paragon Carpet Tiles discusses how flooring can be used to promote safe social distancing within public sector spaces....
Steve Bennett, Managing Director of Dura Products, discusses the importance of properly integrated drainage infrastructure and explains the benefits of switching to recycled plastic drainage systems....
Charlie Fleet, Managing Director at wallcoverings specialist, Reco Surfaces, discusses how offsite construction has kept the construction industry building and how it could lead to changes in our built environment....
Ben Cheetham of Keystone Lintels provides insight into the fabric-first approach to design, and how a one-piece thermally-efficient lintel can significantly improve SAP ratings and improve the overall fabric efficiency...
Framework organisation Pagabo reacted quickly to the Government’s released Procurement Policy Notes (PPN 01/20) which provides contracting bodies options for emergency works directly related to helping in the recovery phase...
By connecting graphical and non-graphical product data, through people and technology, with key challenges, building information modelling (BIM) is streamlining design and construction processes – from the manufacture and assembly...
Climate change continues to present challenges in the way we plan, develop or redevelop properties across the UK. The effects created by extreme weather conditions, such as increased levels of...
It’s almost unbelievable when you reflect on the scale of change that’s occurred across the world over the space of just a few months, not to mention the lasting impacts...
Traditional floor constructions consist of either a groundbearing or suspended concrete slab, or a suspended timber floor bearing on masonry. Tighter Part L requirements and the prevalence of off-site construction...
Transforming unused flat roof areas into attractive green spaces is easier and quicker than many imagine and delivers a raft of benefits that are really attractive to public sector clients...
Epwin Group, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U windows, doors and fascia systems, recently conducted research including a survey of UK social housing professionals, on the use of modern methods of...
The increased frequency of extreme rainfall events and consequent flooding means new approaches to flood resistance and flood resilience – namely ‘water-entry’ or ‘water-exclusion’ strategies – are needed, says Hudson...
According to latest research*, 28% of UK office workers describe their workplace as outdated and dull, while just under half feel there is limited or no collaboration between employees. Here...
When it comes to specification, paying close attention to seemingly small details will go a long way to ensuring a roof remains watertight and problem-free during its lifetime, says Martin...
There’s a huge, untapped opportunity for local authorities to increase their incomes. A fundamental shortage of properties for small and medium-sized businesses means rents have grown steadily over the last...
Raymond Millar, Construction Director at The McAvoy Group, looks at how Dublin Airport used offsite construction to expand its passenger boarding facilities and achieve one of the fastest projects ever...
Strengthening its position as the go-to supplier for complex renovations, Aggregate Industries’ unique Lytacrete solution has played a pivotal role in the £5m structural refurbishment of Nene Bridge in Peterborough....
Pressures on the public purse continue to increase, with local authorities and other public organisations across the UK being forced to innovate to deliver much-needed improvements to urban areas –...
