A durable sustainability case

Sustainability needs to encompass long-term durability factors in addition to embodied energy to provide an accurate picture. Keith Aldis of BDA (Brick Development Association) explains how achieving this bolsters the eco case for brick When considering the materials that may... View Article

Closer to the customer with the BLANCO UNIT

The BLANCO Group global sales force will undergo strategic realignment as of 1 September. Under the leadership of Hans Nasemann (50), the division will operate as Global Markets, and its operational work will focus on the core regions of EMEA, North America... View Article

New MOY CPD “Achieving Zero Leaks”

LISTEN HERE MOY are pleased to announce the new RIBA approved CPD entitled Achieving Zero Leaks. This CPD presentation aims to support specifiers and designers on achieving long lasting, compliant and sustainable roofs, with problem free, zero leak solutions. Achieving... View Article

ROCKWOOL NyRock Rainscreen & Frame Slab have landed

The first NyRock® products are now available. Introducing, NyRock Rainscreen 032 and NyRock Frame Slab 032. Designed as a through-wall buildup suitable for ventilated facade applications, you can now specify the lowest lambda value stone wool insulation in the UK. This is NyRock... View Article

AET’s sustainable answer

LISTEN HERE What is sustainability? Well, that’s the question we should all be looking to answer, right? For years developers have been progressing their projects using tried and tested methods, but those methods are now being put under the spotlight.... View Article

One-stop shop for strand solutions

Strand Hardware has introduced new products to its panic and emergency hardware range to provide customers with a one-stop shop for complete solutions to key products. Armoured door loops, power supply units (PSU) and PSU batteries to provide battery back-up... View Article

Humankind & Technology

Some accentuated features or highlights are so powerful that their impact is felt beyond the city and the region. One example is the Elithis Tower in Strasbourg. According to the owners, it is the first ‘energy positive’ high-rise in the... View Article

BBA Accreditation for Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant

LISTEN HERE We’re delighted to announce our Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant, Type C (basement/below ground waterproofing membrane) has been awarded BBA accreditation. The Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant is the only Fire Retardant, Type C Membrane with BBA accreditation available... View Article

Fire Safety & Project Accountability

The Grenfell Tower fire was the most devastating single event to occur in the UK’s built environment since World War 2. In its aftermath, various pledges and proposals have been put forward by the Government to try and redress failings... View Article

Q-railing UK CPD: Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade

Q-railing UK, who specialise in premium branded stainless steel and glass balustrade and handrail systems, will present their recently updated “Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade” in Manchester on 22nd September. Their railing components are cleverly engineered for easy and quick installation... View Article

Filtering the options for IAQ

Specifiers can tailor-make their internal environments using an innovative approach to ventilation devised by Gilberts (Blackpool) Limited. The UK’s leading independent air movement specialist has developed a range of modular ‘accessory’ boxes to integrate with its innovative hybrid Mistrale Fusion... View Article

EWI fire testing CPD launched for architects and specifiers

A new CPD has been launched to help architects and specifiers improve their understanding of the fire safety considerations that must be made when specifying External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. The Reaction to Fire – Everything You Need to Consider When Choosing Façade... View Article

Resiblock Resiecco goes big in Littlehampton

Resiblock Resiecco, the environmentally friendly commercial grade paving sealer by Resiblock, has been utilised as part of the Littlehampton Town Centre Public Realm improvements. The scheme has seen £6m million of improvements carried out in a bid to attract private... View Article