ADSA Highlights the Importance of NVQs in Building Safety

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) highlights the critical role of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for raising industry standards in the latest episode of its Tech Talk podcast. https://ADSA.podbean.com/e/episode-4-nvqs-evidence-of-competence-in-the-powered-pedestrian-doors-industry/ It features in-depth insights from the ADSA team, along with special... View Article

West Fraser launches greenest flooring yet

Manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser, has introduced the new and even more environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco to its extensive range of boards, aimed at providing the construction industry with a sustainable solution for creating high specification, weather-resistant flooring. With all the... View Article

Flushing Non-Flushable Items – The Impact on Infrastructure

As architects, builders, and property developers, understanding the implications of flushing non-flushable items is crucial for sustainable design and construction. Flushing inappropriate products can lead to severe consequences for our sewer systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and septic systems, ultimately impacting... View Article

Mapei finish chosen for MAC Rendering façade

A Mapei render finish has been used to complete an extensive façade project at a property in Sheffield.  The project formed part of a complete house renovation and extension.  All materials were supplied by ProTec Render Supplies Ltd and installed... View Article

Inspectas recruits six new compliance specialists

Compliance specialist Inspectas has made six new appointments from trainee to board level, bolstering its team’s property expertise. The West Yorkshire-based business, which moved into larger premises and marked its 10th anniversary last year, has brought in fire, equipment, lab,... View Article

Aftercare and maintenance of steel windows

Steel windows properly maintained can be expected to last the life of the building The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets – all can be viewed and downloaded here. The following is a synopsis of the aftercare and maintenance... View Article

Building a Brighter Future with Vicaima

As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose... View Article

The advantages of Biosolar roofs

Biosolar roofs have ecological and economic benefits Cost effective way to successfully combine PV systems and green roofs Increased efficiency of the PV system through lower local roof surface and air temperature. Increased biodiversity Reduction in rainwater discharge rates and... View Article

Practice Profile: Holmes Miller

ADF’s Kim Neville traces the evolution of multi-award winning Glasgow practice Holmes Miller, from its modest origins 70 years ago to overcoming a series of challenges which equipped it to deliver further future growth Holmes Miller was established in 2011... View Article

Success cast in stone

Toby Marlow of Haddonstone explains how architects can achieve the best outcomes when using cast stone and what advice they should expect from a manufacturer There is a virtually endless variety to the forms which cast stone can take, from... View Article