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...
The notion of health and safety in the workplace has evolved in recent years. It has been widened to not only consider working conditions and the safety of equipment but...
More than 3,100 false fire alarms were maliciously activated across England in 2018/19 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on our emergency services and reducing the confidence the...
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has launched a new online training programme to support professionals working in the built environment to acquire knowledge in dispute resolution processes and procedures....
An individually designed and highly energy efficient private house, nearing completion in South Wales, is making extensive use of the technologies available within the range of South-West based OMNIE: including...
Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing is working in partnership with Saint-Gobain Glass to take recycling to the next level....
As well as its colourful naval history, including a daring raid on the English fleet by the Dutch navy, the Port of Chatham also faces regular assault by storms blowing...
On 10th June 2019, Alan Titchmarsh, MBE, opened the first phase of The Welcome Building and surrounding landscape at Royal Horticultural Society gardens, Wisley, Surrey. The new facility has transformed...
HRH Duke of Gloucester will be attending FLOODEX on 27th February. Despite the UK’s exit from the EU at the end of last month, technical engagement on all matters of water...
Consort Claudgen have added new BIM objects to their BIM library which consists of panel and fan heaters, recessed ceiling heaters and air curtains....
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...
Now we’re in 2020; we are entering a transformational decade for building construction. Gail Cook, Global Head of Marcoms at Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation, predicts the key building trends...
Martin Bidewell, Head of Technical for Sika Roofing, considers the importance of guarantees in today’s market....
There is an art in designing and building purpose-built student accommodation. As Tom Devaney, Global COO at Scape – the student living specialist – explains there is an intelligent design...
‘Climate emergency’ and ‘plastic pollution’ are not often phrases you hear together in relation to drainage. However, the two issues are now inextricably linked as we see local authorities and...
Having a hygienic environment in healthcare is essential to look after patients with weakened immune systems and to stop the spread of disease within the hospital. Being thorough is key;...
