January 13, 2021
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Knauf UK Awarded BBA Certificate for ThroughWall System
The Knauf ThroughWall exterior infill panel system has now achieved BBA certification (certificate number 20/S046)....
Tag Archives: January 2021
January 6, 2021
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OPTIMISING HYGIENE IN PUBLIC WASHROOM AND KITCHEN FACILITIES
Here, Elina Enqvist-Twomey, Category Manager at GROHE UK, shares a series of solutions for public washrooms and kitchen facilities, some hygiene hot spots in public buildings....
January 6, 2021
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THE DRAFT BUILDING SAFETY BILL: WHY SPECIFIERS MUST ADAPT NOW
The draft Building Safety Bill proposes the most radical overhaul of building safety regulations for decades. Paul Swaddle, Head of Technical Solutions at NBS, explores what this better, safer future...
January 6, 2021
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POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE): HEAT MANAGEMENT
When planning for PoE applications, heat management of the cable channel must be a top consideration. Here, Zoran Borcic, Draka Global Product Manager Datacom, offers advice on how to achieve...
January 6, 2021
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How COVID-era Ways of Working Can Lead to Innovation
Martin Shields, Head of Safety, Health and Environment, and Chris Harvey, Organisational Development Manager, at ODS discuss how new ways of working can create a better customer experience and improve...
January 6, 2021
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BUILDING SCHOOLS FIT FOR THE FUTURE: A VISIONARY APPROACH
Justin Bainton, Partner at Carter Jonas – a multi-disciplinary property consultant, chartered surveyor and estate agent – reflects on how the integration of schools into mixed-use urban schemes can offer...
January 6, 2021
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MARKETING FOR SUCCESS IN 2021
Kate Bygrave, Managing Director of UK Construction Marketing, discusses how best to market your businesses in the current climate and offers tips for driving value in 2021....
January 6, 2021
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PAVING FOR CHANGE
Announced in May last year, the Government’s £2bn post-pandemic investment package for cycling and walking provides a unique opportunity to transform the public realm. But this – and other recent...
January 6, 2021
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REDUCING TOUCHPOINTS WITH HANDS-FREE DOOR HARDWARE
One of the key current building challenges is how to reduce touchpoints throughout a site. Here, Richard Bromley, Business Development Director at the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware Group, outlines the...
January 6, 2021
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NEW COUNCIL HOMES ‘RAISE THE BAR FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND FIRE SAFETY’
A new modular council development in Newhaven, East Sussex, is being hailed as a ‘game changer’ for social housing and a window on the future of residential schemes. The entire...
January 6, 2021
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Reducing the Financial and Ecological Burden on the NHS
Richard Coe, Project Director at Kajima Partnerships, discusses how to build in flexibility and increase capacity in the NHS, preparing the health service as a potential winter crisis looms....
January 6, 2021
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NEW LEISURE CENTRE PROVIDES POWERFUL BEST PRACTICE TEMPLATE
When Maidenhead and Windsor Council took the decision to replace its ageing leisure centre, it turned to national contractor Wates Construction to help deliver a landmark project that would capture...
January 6, 2021
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Building SEND Schools
Here, John Shannon, Divisional Director at Seddon, discusses the company’s experiences of building two SEND schools at the heart of their local communities, and what they mean to pupils and...
December 18, 2020
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When the World Dances it Chooses Harlequin Floors
Making the correct choice of dance floor is essential when designing a performance space. Whether it’s a world-renowned dance company, university, secondary school, or local dance school, the dance...
December 16, 2020
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Keylite Roof Windows Take Margate Housing Development to New Heights
Over 60 Keylite Roof Windows have been installed to new homes and flats in the Brooke Close housing development in Margate, offering clean and modern aesthetics as well as peace...
December 15, 2020
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US University Picks Innovative Products from Leading UK Glass Manufacturer for New Hall of Science
Spurring innovation and collaboration between scientists to enhance the student experience was front of mind when American University in Washington DC planned to build a new faculty to house its...
December 10, 2020
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Advanced at Centre of Wireless Fire Detection Solution for 18th Century Listed Mansion House
Industry-leading fire alarm control equipment from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at the core of a wireless fire detection system protecting Leuchie House in East Lothian on the Scottish...
December 9, 2020
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Accessible Design in Public Washrooms
In public places, adapted washrooms must cater for the whole population, not just individuals. Where space is at a premium, separate provision for people with reduced mobility is not always...
December 9, 2020
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ROCKWOOL® Supports Contractors in Managing Flat Roofs Fire Risk
New whitepaper explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade....