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Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions

New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.

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BESA guidance aims to improve indoor air quality post-Covid

In light of Covid restrictions being lifted across England, the BESA has produced a guide to good practice: Indoor Air Quality for Health & Well-Being, which is designed to help building owners, managers and engineers interpret indoor air quality (IAQ) data.

What does lower occupancy mean for the future of commercial buildings?

London’s Canary Wharf, home to the European headquarters of Barclays, Citigroup, HSBC and many other businesses is currently operating at 10% capacity, with most employees working from home. To put that in perspective, that’s about 12,000 people of the total 125,000 workforce using the commercial buildings.

Building Safety Bill: What next?

Following the publication of the Building Safety Bill, Martin Barrett, business development manager of building control at Premier Guarantee takes a look at what’s to come.

Mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality

With concerns over indoor virus transmission and the health impacts of air pollution, as well as condensation, mould and overheating, ventilation has become a key concern in our buildings. Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at how to improve indoor air quality.

Improved ventilation essential for safer buildings and public spaces, says NEPC

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed flaws in the way in which we design, manage and operate buildings, according to the report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering and its partners in the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC).

Building Safety Bill: Complying with the new regulations and limiting risk

Helen Daley, construction partner at JMW Solicitors, outlines the key points within the proposed legislation and advises developers, contractors and those who may be expected to shoulder increased responsibility in the wake of the Bill, on potential pain points and limiting risk.

StormMeister ECO: An eco-friendly, long-lasting timber flood door

Sustainability is crucial in building a greener world for future generations without depleting finite natural resources. Founded in 2010, StormMeister Flood Protection aimed to solve the problems presented by conventional flood doors, which are difficult to operate.

ICW Group: Building towards better times ahead

Despite the very significant challenges of the past year, ICW Group has delivered a robust performance in 2021, charting one of the busiest periods on record for the group.

Reinforced waterproof concrete and corrosion protection for seawater aquariums

Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System Hydrophobic and Pore‐blocking Ingredient (HPI) for membrane‐free, truly waterproof concrete.

FloodRecover: Flood resilience solutions for all property owners

Aquobex discusses the launch of the FloodRecover brand and portfolio, a holistic flood resilience solution to enable cost-effective and insurable flood resilient repairs to properties of all types.

Conversion warranties: Old risks that need the right insurance cover

The popularity of conversion projects has soared. However, insurers have imposed steep price increases on conversion warranties. BuildSafe explores the benefits of getting the right insurance cover.

Opening the door to new angles on making loos accessible

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at some of the options for levelling up when it comes to loo access.

Selectaglaze secondary glazing for healthcare

Controlling the environment within hospitals to stop the spread of disease and infection is very important. Selectaglaze secondary glazing creates an excellent barrier to help prevent this and has a wide range of healthcare products from switchable glass to anti-ligature furniture and units that are Secured by Design accredited.

Fire-safe cladding funds: A catalyst for change in construction

UK government fire-safe cladding funds should be the catalyst for change in construction, argue software specialists.

Government publishes new Building Safety Bill

The government has published its Building Safety Bill to set out a pathway for the way residential towers are constructed and maintained.

The CCPI is crucial to prioritising safer buildings now

Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the Construction Products Association (CPA), explains the importance of the new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).

Retrospective structural defects insurance by BuildSafe

Why choose a retrospective structural defects insurance from BuildSafe?

Selectaglaze installs new secondary glazing at St Philip’s church

Selectaglaze has installed new secondary glazing at St Philip’s, the Grade II Listed Anglican Church in Penn Fields, 3.5km south-west of the centre of Wolverhampton.

Solving the refurbishment problem in car parks and tower blocks

Unsafe, unsightly and environmentally unfriendly… faced with these challenges, owners and contractors are looking for effective ways to turn tired constructions into desirable buildings. David Fraser, business unit manager at SFS, considers the problems and explains how NVF2F, a new generation of subframe, can bridge the gap.

Structural warranty provider reports five-year high

Structural warranty provider, Premier Guarantee has achieved its best quarter over the past five years in the first three months of this year.

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