Alex Wright, Technical and Training Manager at Zip Water, discusses the significant impact sustainable drinking water provisions can have throughout the public sector....
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...
Michael Thorpe, Product Manager at STANLEY Security UK, looks at the latest developments in CCTV that are heading your way....
Water utilities are responsible for our most precious resource – but a perfect storm of climate change, ageing infrastructure and rising demand is threatening to interrupt supply....
According to latest research*, 28% of UK office workers describe their workplace as outdated and dull, while just under half feel there is limited or no collaboration between employees.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...
Barry Turner, Technical Manager at leading UK designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist ironwork products Wrekin Products, discusses the best way to ensure a high standard of installation which reduces...
With the need for “right first-time” installations an ever-growing priority, developers are under increasing pressure to deliver projects at maximum speed with minimal obstruction....
The ongoing growth of wellbeing as a social trend is having a significant effect on the way towns and cities are designed. In fact, the Global Wellness Institute’s 2018 Build...
The epidemic of instrument theft is on the rise, with businesses in the construction industry vulnerable to opportunistic criminals, says Simon Crowhen, National Sales Manager at Topcon Positioning GB....
At a time when schoolchildren across the world routinely take to the streets to raise awareness of the global climate change crisis, the need to reduce the environmental impact of...
Stephanie Lee, Marketing Manager at P C Henderson, takes a look at what needs to be considered when specifying sliding door hardware systems for disabled access....
Our surroundings have a powerful effect on how we feel, and hospitals can often be places of uncertainty and anxiety. However, thoughtful, considered design and beautiful art can make the...
Recently Manchester City Council took a step in the right direction by implementing ‘Martyn’s Law’, writes Peter Jackson, Managing Director at Jacksons Fencing. The new policy follows the Manchester Arena...
Issues surrounding building competence remain an ongoing concern for the industry, writes Ben Warren, MD at global building manufacturer, Baumit....
There is an increasing realisation amongst those who deliver adult care that smart homes will play a vital role in closing the demographic care gap, and allowing people to stay...
The ownership, management and use of public buildings have evolved over recent years, meaning balancing security and access control for staff, assets and users can be something of a challenge....
The report into the cause of the fire at The Cube student accommodation building in Bolton, and how it spread, will help to shed light on how compatible modern approaches...
In this article, William Tonkinson, Managing Director of education furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor, looks at how furniture for schools is evolving to reflect the pace of social and technological...
The bathroom is a particularly high fall risk area, where good lighting is essential. Surprisingly though, very little attention is paid to it when an accessible bathroom refurbishment is carried...
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...
