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Adding tactile data to handrails might not come in handy

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says the use of braille and tactile data on handrails can hinder rather than help.

Balfour Beatty partners with CABE to boost building safety

Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), joining the association as a new ‘Premium Company Partner’.

Actis’ Part L CPD webinar is a hit with building professionals across the UK

Yorkshire builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects will be the latest to benefit from Actis' Part L CPD webinar.

Building safety legislation: everything, all at once

Zutec CMO Maria Hudson reflects on the rapid changes seen in building safety legislation in the past six years- and the next steps any company looking to stay compliant should take.

FSi leads the way by adding new UKCA quality mark to fire stopping products

FSi secured the UK mark of compliance well ahead of the deadline, highlighting its commitment to high safety and environmental standards.

Building Consents launches consultancy service for principal designers

Building Consent's new consultancy service will aid principal designers with building control insight at key stages of the pre-submission design process.

Better data holds the key to damp and mould in social housing

Timely, accurate and personalised data is vital to help solve damp and mould in social housing says Civica’s Justin Fisher.

A guide to installing Actis Eolis HC insulation for loft and barn converters

Using Eolis HC- a two-in-one reflective insulation with an integrated vapour barrier - is twice as quick as using traditional alternatives.

Are you ready for the October Building Safety Act?

As of October 1, 2023, new regulations regarding Building Safety Act 2022 will come into effect.

Fencing firm Lochrin Bain renew membership with Secured by Design

Lochrin Bain have renewed their longstanding membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.

Highlighting how offsite construction supports fire protection

FSi highlighted the role of fire protection measures such as cavity barriers at the recent Offsite Expo in Coventry.

SFS podcasts: Keep up to date with the latest construction news

SFS's latest podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more.

Understanding why breathable membranes are required in external walls

Premier Guarantee explores the necessity of incorporating breathable membranes in projects that use sheathing boards as backing walls.

Over 50% of UK public unable to spot a faulty fire door, survey reveals

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is aiming to raise awareness of fire door safety after a study revealed that 57% of the UK public wouldn't be able to spot a problem with a fire door.

SFS rainscreen cladding solutions to meet your performance needs

SFS has developed its rainscreen cladding solutions to enable architects, design engineers and cladding contractors to achieve an installation which delivers the required thermal, structural, fire and other performance targets in a safe and economic manner.

18 months later: what the Mosey Report has meant for social housing frameworks 

It’s been 18 months since Professor David Mosey’s Constructing the Gold Standard report was published, but how have its recommendations been taken on board in the social housing sector?

Watershock in new builds: Concern over moisture loads and ventilation in housing

The Property Care Association is warning of an increase in watershock in new builds – condensation and water streaming down from the roof space. Chief executive Steve Hodgson explains the problem and how it can be tackled.

FSi launches new Silverliner OSCB-5 that offers 90 minutes of fire protection

Silverliner Open State Cavity Barrier 5 (OSCB-5) can stop a fire from spreading for 90 minutes, answering the market need for a mid-range passive fire protection cavity barrier solution.

September heatwave sees rise in enquiries for ‘cooling’ Actis insulation

The September heatwave has seen a rise in enquiries for Actis insulation products as architects and specifiers look for ways in which to keep homes cool amidst rising global temperatures and increasing bouts of sustained hot weather.

LHC invites contractors to shape eco-friendly N9 framework

LHC Procurement Group (LHC) is seeking contractors to take part in an initiative to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s public sector buildings and social housing.

There’s still time to secure your ticket for ASFP’s Building Safety Seminar

Discussing: An Update of the Building Safety Act, the latest seminar from ASFP, will cover competency, building safety and digital data.

Videx Security renews membership with Secured by Design

Leading access control and door entry system manufacturer in the UK, Videx Security, is one of the latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).

A Secured by Design addition to the Salford skyline with composite windows

Local residents in Salford will have noticed the appearance of a new twenty-three-story residential tower block with composite windows in the New Bailey region known as ‘C1’.

TICA reiterates fire safety concerns over pre-insulated pipe and duct products

Following the release of BS 5422:2023, TICA is raising concerns about the safety and suitability of pre-insulated pipe and duct products used inside buildings.

Structural warranty provider Build-Zone celebrates 20 years of insuring the construction sector

Specialist structural warranty provider and latent defects insurer Build-Zone has developed a strong reputation in the UK and Irish construction sectors, helping to reduce risks on everything from single homes to large residential and commercial developments.

Actis’ revolutionary new reflective insulation is fast, clean and efficient

Actis introduces Eolis HC, a two-in-one reflective insulation for construction. With quick installation, thermal bridging prevention, and sustainable features, Eolis HC is transforming the industry.

ROCKWOOL ® launches new SoundPro Guide

The new ROCKWOOL ® SoundPro comprehensive guide for specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector has been launched.

Premier Guarantee gears up for InSite: Building safety and standards with Leon Livermore

Premier Guarantee will once again host expert speakers, such as Leon Livermore, to discuss the key issues facing the construction industry this year.

Shaping the future with Assent Building Control

Assent is a multi-licence, national, private Building Control Approved Inspector that offers a wide range of building control services.

Actis and LABC renew successful CPD partnership

Actis specification experts will take part in LABC's monthly technical roadshows over the next year as part of the CPD partnership.

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