A construction revolution

With Brexit closing the doors on many highly-skilled workers, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding Systems discusses the struggle to bring young people into the industry and why MMC techniques can provide a solution It’s no secret that the construction industry... View Article

Repositioning rain gardens

Charlotte Markey of Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation says rain gardens will be key to meeting the changes to water management in the new Environment Bill While traditional rain gardens have long been an accepted element of sustainable drainage systems... View Article

A sound solution

Considering the impact of wastewater in building acoustic performance As the world continues to get noisier, building designers, specifiers and contractors have an increased responsibility to consider acoustics in their projects. However, current standards offer vague recommendations and little guidance... View Article

Draks’ dream walk-in wardrobes

With quality, beautiful “storage” always making the top ten in the list of what homebuyers look for – and moan about the lack of – housebuilders and designers are increasingly specifying walk-in wardrobes. The beauty here is that they do not have... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes Housing Ombudsman’s report on damp and mould

Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is committed to improving public health by improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through ventilation, so welcomes the Housing Ombudsman’s report ‘Spotlight on Damp and Mould. It’s not lifestyle’. The report calls for landlords to take... View Article

VELFAC composite glazing – specify with confidence

VELFAC aluminium / timber glazing delivers both distinctive style and exceptional performance – adding value to every home you build. Our high performance windows and doors need careful specification to ensure all benefits are fully realised, and we provide the... View Article

BLANCO’s showroom training back on!

Now that most doors are back open again, BLANCO is running bespoke customer training programmes in the impressive showroom at the UK headquarters in St Albans.  Of course, these programmes can also be held remotely, or at a customer’s premises depending on... View Article

Sanifos makes Glamping possible

Saniflo UK – a leading designer and manufacturer of pumps and macerators – continues to provide drainage solutions to unusual and remote places guaranteeing business continuity for some of the country’s prominent staycation attractions locations. Galley Hill Farm situated on... View Article

An area of outstanding natural looking beauty

Setting the standard for aesthetics and performance, Forticrete’s high quality reconstituted walling stone replicates the rustic appearance of natural stone, for a fraction of the price. Specified by developers looking to meet local planning requirements, without compromising on quality or... View Article

C-TEC exhibiting at London Build

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. Taking place at Olympia on 17-18 November, London Build is THE place to be if you’re a contractor, specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, property developer... View Article

Safe and sound

Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics looks at the importance of employee welfare when redesigning workspaces, and the challenges involved As waves of workers are now returning to offices, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure workspaces are not just safe,... View Article

A watertight wetroom

Ian Knifton of Schlüter-Systems discusses how best to approach a wetroom specification to ensure the correct design for a watertight finish Wetrooms can be a great addition to both residential properties and those within the hospitality sector. Many homeowners consider... View Article

Leading tanking solution, Vandex BB 75, available from Resapol

Vandex BB 75, available exclusively from Resapol, is a cementitious, efflorescence free waterproof tanking slurry with excellent hydrophobic properties. Manufactured specifically for concrete and masonry, BB 75 is best known for its excellent results when waterproofing basements, walls and floors.... View Article

Crittall on the right lines with Crossrail

Crittall is making a major contribution to new and refurbished West London railway stations on the multi-billion pound Crossrail infrastructure project. Working for Network Rail contractors Hochtief Construction UK and John Graham Construction, Crittall has been creating the fenestration for... View Article

The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

In June 2019 the UK Government announced a legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Net zero carbon is reached when the amount of greenhouse gas produced balances with the amount removed from the atmosphere. The pursuit... View Article

Standing tall, standing safe

Skyscrapers with glittering glazed facades are a frequent sight in many of the world’s major cities— but how can we protect them against fire spread? Curtain wall systems are a popular choice of facade in many urban habitats, but their... View Article