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Bricks role in bridging architectural styles across generations

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Brick is a durable and versatile material with a long history in construction. It is also an essential building material in our communities, used to construct homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, town halls, pubs and places of worship. In modern design... View Article

Marmox answers the call at London Build 2024 with A1 rated Fireboard

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

With the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry continuing to reshape building practices across the UK, the annual construction show at the capital’s famous Olympia venue is this year doubling in size and being refocused as the London Build Fire &... View Article

Making sense of CDM regulations – what and who you need to know

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the UK. Statistics show that every year, tens of thousands of construction workers suffer from work-related ill-health or serious injury. What’s more, the fatal injury rate in the construction industry is... View Article

New technical video: see for yourself our fire test results

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Take a look at our new technical video which features third party fire testing on Protect FrameSafe FR, our new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall membrane. Glidevale Protect is a UK producer with over 40 years of heritage and we take... View Article

Understanding permeability: does the use of integrated solar panels affect the specification of pitched roof underlays?

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

The increased adoption of solar photovolataics (PV) on pitched roofs has led to the introduction of new and updated guidance to ensure roofs continue to perform as intended. However, as Pamela Howat, Senior Technical Advisor at A. Proctor Group, explains,... View Article

ACO MultiDrain® Brickslot: Sleek, Efficient Drainage for Modern Designs

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

When designing outdoor spaces, finding drainage solutions that enhance your aesthetic vision without compromising functionality is key. That’s why ACO is excited to introduce the expanded MultiDrain® Brickslot range – a sleek, minimalist drainage system that integrates seamlessly into block... View Article

W40 steel profiles an ideal match for modern living

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists and many... View Article

Foster + Partners presents future-resilient masterplan for Gaafaru island in the Maldives

Monday, 14th October 2024

Working closely with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC), Foster + Partners has developed a vision masterplan for Gaafaru, an inhabited island of Kaafu Atoll. The project puts forward six key principles to ensure a highly sustainable and resilient future... View Article

KCAP Finalise the Helguvik-Bergvik Framework Plan, in Iceland

Monday, 14th October 2024

Helguvík-Bergvík is set to revolutionise Iceland’s industrial landscape with a groundbreaking eco-industrial park—where cutting-edge circular economy principles meet sustainable energy solutions; redefining the future of industry, on a global scale Set in Iceland’s Suðurnes region, near Keflavík Airport, the Helguvík-Bergvík... View Article

Addressing Embodied Carbon from HVAC Specifications

Friday, 11th October 2024

Marc Nickels, Business Development Manager Kingspan Technical Insulation Whole life carbon (WLC) assessments are an increasingly common part of the design process. The specification of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services is a key factor within these assessments with systems potentially... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 unveils new placemaking section with focus on sustainable urban futures

Friday, 11th October 2024

Futurebuild is pleased to introduce a major rebrand of Sustainable Infrastructure, now known as Placemaking. The shift highlights Futurebuild’s commitment to extend the focus from essential infrastructure to the wider benefits of places for people and nature Beyond the buildings... View Article

From Innovation to Installation: MidVerg20®

Friday, 11th October 2024

Innovation has always been a driving factor at Hambleside Danelaw. We are constantly looking to develop and produce new solutions for the roofing industry. Our MidVerg20® interlocking verge system was manufactured to suit all flat intermediate gauge single-lap interlocking tile... View Article

Garador’s large natural timber range of garage doors can transform a property

Friday, 11th October 2024

Wooden garage doors add a distinctive look to any property. Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador now offers a huge range of beautiful up & over garage doors constructed with red cedar, a lovely natural hardwood that adds real style... View Article

Energy saving ventilation solutions from Nuaire & Domus Ventilation at London Build 2024

Friday, 11th October 2024

Stand C52 UK ventilation manufacturers Nuaire and Domus Ventilation will be exhibiting together once againat London Build (20-21st November at Olympia London) on stand C52. Providing customers with a true breadth of ventilation solutions and expertise, whether it be the... View Article

Diffusion Offers New CIBSE-Approved CPD

Friday, 11th October 2024

Diffusion, British heating and cooling equipment specialist, is thrilled to announce that it now offers a CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Engineers) approved Continued Professional Development (CPD) course designed to give attendees a better understanding of Heating, Ventilating and Air... View Article

Breathing Buildings Offers New CIBSE-Approved CPD

Friday, 11th October 2024

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, is delighted to announce that its ‘Ventilation for Education and Commercial Buildings’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is now approved by CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers).... View Article

Troldtekt A/S reduces carbon footprint with new initiatives

Friday, 11th October 2024

In three years, Troldtekt has reduced its carbon footprint per square metre of acoustic panels produced by 6.9 per cent. This is shown by data in Troldtekt’s CSR report for 2023. The reduction has occurred in scope 3, which mainly... View Article

Remote RIBA CPD 2024

Friday, 11th October 2024

At Quantum Flooring Accessories, we began holding CPD remote seminars in 2020. While in-person CPDs are fully available, it is still useful for some people to access CPDs from their desks. Our webinars allow architects to earn RIBA CPD points... View Article