Soundproofing Solutions CPD

As an Architect or Specifier, staying current with the latest trends in soundproofing solutions is a must. Our latest edition of our popular Soundproofing Solutions CPD covers the seven fundamental ‘Specification Essentials’ set by the RIBA and covers topics such... View Article

Knauf proudly sponsors the Construction Excellence SECBE Awards 2024

As a returning sponsor, Knauf is particularly honoured to support the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) category. This category seeks to celebrate organisations and projects that demonstrate outstanding commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Knauf’s sponsorship of this category... View Article

An open and shut case

Darren Hyde of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association, discusses why there is a clear cut case for creating and maintaining standards for automatic doors, and why they need to be reviewed against a landscape of fast-changing technologies, new products and... View Article

Sanicondens removes acidic condensate safely

Boiler in a basement? Air-con in the attic? Refrigeration system too far from the drain? Sound familiar? It probably is. Saniflo has, for over 60 years, been supplying pumps, macerators and lifting stations that address the problem of waste discharge... View Article

‘O’ for a balance between thermal comfort and health

Meeting Part O means achieving a balance between thermal comfort and healthy indoor air quality for residents; as James Fisher from Titon Ventilation explains Ventilation plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment in residential applications.... View Article

Effective Business Development Strategies for Architects

Introduction: Business development is a crucial aspect of success for architects. It involves strategies and activities aimed at creating and maintaining relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and ultimately growing the firm. In this article, we will discuss some... View Article

8 Smart Design Choices To Hide Ugly Home Appliances

In the pursuit of a visually appealing home, bulky and unsightly appliances can often seem like necessary evils—indispensable yet aesthetically challenging.  However, with a bit of creativity and strategic design, you can seamlessly integrate these functional items into your living... View Article

A Year On: Progress on Part L, F & O

Architects’ Datafile has launched a new white paper, revisiting the updated Building Regulations Parts L, F and O. In February 2023 we surveyed architects on their knowledge and approach to the updated Building Regulations Parts L, F and O (the... View Article

Creak-free flooring from West Fraser

West Fraser‘s CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation. The high-density panels come in thicknesses of 18 or 22mm, in both square-edged or tongue and... View Article