ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast, and South Shields, operates right across the UK, delivering high quality building warranties and building control services.
Following the 2021 release of BSRIA’s 2nd edition of Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2021), BSRIA engineering investigations lead, Chris Thompson, addresses frequently asked questions about what BG 50 is and how it relates to the VDI 2035 standard.
Barbour ABI has teamed up with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to form the Home Improvement Partnership.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) states that any plans for mass asbestos removal from public and commercial buildings must include detailed information on how those charged with doing the work will be protected and how it will be disposed of.
Condensation in homes can cause a number of serious problems for homeowners - and it is not enough to ask people to change their lifestyle. Paul Williams, product manager at Domus Ventilation, argues a more long-term approach is needed.
Michael Gove has set a housing industry agreement, which will see developers commit a minimum of £2bn to fix their own buildings, and contribute a further £3bn through an expansion to the Building Safety bill.
Orbit Group first commissioned approved Automist installer Firemist to retrofit Plumis’ watermist fire suppression system at a basement flat in Leamington Spa following the recommendations of a person-centred fire risk assessment.
HSB (UK and Ireland) has successfully completed its acquisition of Premier Guarantee, a leading provider of structural warranty and part of the MD Group.
StormMeister® Flood Protection was founded in the UK in 2010 with the specific aim of solving the problems presented by conventional flood doors, which are difficult to operate. Today, they continue to provide protection through ever-changing climate.
The Social Housing Draft regulation bill, published 29 March, will pave the way to remove inequalities in the law, whereby private tenants are protected by mandatory five-yearly electrical safety checks but social tenants are not.
Addressing poor housing in England would save the NHS £1.4bn a year – it’s time we take action. Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE, explores how.
Michael Jones, National waterproofing manager at Peter Cox outlines a range of waterproofing materials in construction, and the benefits they can bring if used correctly.
Stuart Collar-Brown, director at My Auction, provides insight into the support and options available for property owners with cladding and EWS1 form issues.
From promises of air purifiers for schools to discussions around removing the lower halves of doors to improve air circulation, indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to be a hot topic. Erik Boyter, CEO of WindowMaster explains to PBC Today the importance of natural ventilation to quality of life.
Firefights were called to a high-rise building fire on Whitechapel High Street, Aldgate, in Central London as flames and smoke surrounded the 17th floor.
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has revealed an expert panel of speakers for its Building for tomorrow 2022 conference as the industry prepares to tackle new regulatory changes to the Building Safety Bill 2021.
BEAMA has launched its updated 2022 Ventilation White Paper, ahead of the new Building Regulations on Ventilation coming into effect later this year, and the government’s wider Covid-19 and net-zero strategy.
The impact of poor acoustics in buildings has been well documented – and many of us understand just how distressing excessive levels of noise can be, be it in a home or office environment. The truth of the matter is that it can even lead to adverse health effects, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, says Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics.
Nigel Morrey, technical director at Etex Building Performance, discusses how the construction sector can tackle risk with training, real-life tested products and strong information management.
In a joint statement, six trade unions have urged the government to fund schools in tackling the ongoing indoor air quality (IAQ) crisis in school buildings.
This update provides additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied where Y-junctions are proposed under buildings.
UL’s head of building envelope testing, Gailord Nepp, offers a guide for curtain walling and rainscreen cladding to housebuilders and housing associations.
Ealing Studios in London has received the Secured by Design ATLAS Commercial Development Award in recognition of the collaborative approach taken to designing out crime throughout the redevelopment of one of Britain’s most iconic film and television studios.
