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.
Yusuf Muhammad, co-founder and chief design officer at Plumis, explains to PBC Today the benefits of using watermist suppression to protect modular homes.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised Housing Minister Michael Gove for the new cladding plan but has warned that it is not enough to completely fix the scandal.
Mould can impact businesses through a number of obstacles, including health, financial costs, and time out of operating. Stuart Kerr, Managing Director, Restorations UK, details how to prevent, spot and remove mould.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a campaign to encourage people to improve indoor air quality in their homes over Christmas.
Contractors should prepare construction sites against humidity risks posed by heavy rain and snowstorms, warns Matt Watson, Moisture Control Expert for Aggreko Northern Europe.
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a free of charge call-off service for its public sector partners to simplify the procurement process.
UK leading warranty and insurance provider NHBC has launched their new 2022 technical standards edition, effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2022.
Matthew Percy and John Michael Cannon from Advantage Home Construction Insurance weigh up the pros and cons of different ground floor construction methods.
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.
