Why specify PMMA liquid technology?

Gary Hemmings, managing director of WestWood Liquid Technologies, explains how PMMA technology is meeting the need for more aesthetic and durable waterproofing across multiple applications.   Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) liquid-applied systems were first developed by chemists in 1928 and have been... View Article

The golden path to safety

Dean Asher from Polypipe Building Products offers some pointers for industry on how best to ensure it is complying with the Building Safety Act’s requirements, particularly the golden thread’s new responsibilities for design, build and maintenance Many in the industry... View Article

Modular methods of construction

Is modular construction the missing jigsaw piece needed to solve the UK’s housing crisis? HKR Architects’ Ayna Azhigali says it is, and that aesthetics need not be an issue We are all acutely aware of the housing crisis that the... View Article

Finding a new groove

As a prominent adaptive reuse scheme on the Grand Union Canal in West London, The Gramophone Works sees Studio RHE employing modern timber technology to create a healthy work environment which also sustains the former record label HQ’s vibrant spirit.... View Article

The Guide to BS 5422:2023 is here

The ROCKWOOL Guide to BS 5422:2023 provides up-to-date specification guidance for the thermal insulation of building services in domestic, non-domestic and commercial buildings. The guide contains a number of changes and additions from the previous edition, including: Pipe diameters now... View Article

A Direct Fix system suitable for all building heights

The only Direct Fix External Wall Insulation (EWI) solution that offers a choice of 4 x high performance finish options. The K Systems Direct Fix M External Wall Insulation (EWI) system features the use of mineral wool insulation and is... View Article

Why is a CPD so important?

At Ash and Lacy, we offer a wide range of CPD’s that will help you learn new skills, refresh your memory and improve competency for you and your organisation. Stay ahead of the game by joining our informative sessions, designed... View Article

Bringing glass back into balconies

Looking for glass solutions that tick both fire safety and aesthetic requirements can often be overwhelming, but Pyroguard has the answer – Pyroguard Balustrades. Following the recent amendments to UK building regulations and the subsequent ban on certain laminated glass... View Article

The Building Safety Act (2022): What you should know

Join Harwood Construction Consultancy for a CPD session hosted by Danny Coomber, Head of Health & Safety at Harwood. With his extensive knowledge and over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Danny will provide valuable insights into The... View Article

40 years of wedi

Individuality rooted in secure systems As the pioneer of the XPS industry, wedi has introduced countless product innovations to the construction industry over the past four decades. Built on the vision of Helmut Wedi a master tiler from Emsdetten, Germany,... View Article

Lunch & Learn CPD

Book onto AET’s Lunch & Learn CPD which has been designed to help architects deliver on all the key drivers that affect commercial building design today. It covers the evolution of the system over the past 30+ years, how best... View Article