Proper specification is a fundamental element of construction quality, sustainability and safety in the UK. In an ever-evolving construction industry, this essential principle endures. John Duffin, Managing Director at Keyfix,...
3ti, a leading designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks (SCPs), is installing the first large-scale SCP in Europe to be constructed from sustainable glulam timber beams and...
ADP Architecture has completed Shireland CBSO Academy, the first free, non-selective state school in Britain to be established in partnership with a professional orchestra....
With a diverse range of subjects taught in secondary schools, Dave Ford, Specification Manager at Altro, considers the key criteria when specifying flooring for specialist teaching spaces....
A fabric-first approach should be the mantra for the construction of all social housing if we are to ensure homes are affordable for residents to heat. That needs to start...
A recent increase in cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the UK has prompted research into toilet cisterns as a potential source of infection. Eve Wellard, Marketing and Communications Manager at...
Gary Hemmings, Managing Director of WestWood Liquid Technologies, explains the key benefits of specifying and installing a PMMA liquid-applied waterproofing system....
As our homes are built to greater airtightness standards in a drive for energy efficiency, and as we begin to realise the impact of indoor air quality on our health...
When it comes to flat roof installations, choosing the right insulation material is crucial for achieving optimal thermal performance, moisture resistance and long-term durability, as Soprema explains....
Tracey Jackson, Business Development Manager for Howells Patent Glazing, looks at the importance of daylighting in public buildings and how it can benefit landlords and building owners when it comes...
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to...
Nicola Pearson, a Consultant at GIIG, part of nima, explains how public sector clients and their supply chains can start to transform their information management....
Alongside the importance of hygiene, room acoustics need to be at the forefront of the design and specification of ceilings within healthcare buildings. Simon Humphrey, Technical Manager at leading acoustic...
Exposed visual concrete was at the centre of the architectural vision for a state-of-the-art £46.5m, 12,000m2 learning facility on The University of Birmingham’s campus in Edgbaston....
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...
