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.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the Construction Products Association (CPA), explains the importance of the new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).
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.
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.
According to ventilation specialists, S&P UK, building ventilation systems reduce the spread of airborne diseases by half compared to natural ventilation for schools, offices, and hospitality venues
Approved Document L1B places a limit on the number of windows, doors and roof windows that can be incorporated into a home extension. Where practical, the U-Value of your windows, door or roof windows should be improved.
A centre of excellence for special educational needs has opened in Chester’s Abbey Square, which required Selectaglaze secondary glazing for part of the transformation and conversion of Grade II* Listed Georgian buildings.
Following several years of sustained growth, structural defects warranty specialist Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is continuing to expand its sales and technical team.
With ever-increasing competition to maintain or improve their position within the university rankings system, universities are constantly having to modernise and improve. This has involved building numerous new facilities, many of which extend below ground.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been commissioned by the government to establish a new code of practice for assessors when examining external walls and cladding.
More than three years after the Grenfell Tower fire, hundreds of thousands of people are living in high-rise properties fitted with dangerous cladding. Mark Clinton, head of the construction and engineering group at law firm Irwin Mitchell, offers a 10-point plan to point policy in the right direction.
The Property Care Association is advising people to consider making changes in spring and summer to their properties as many adapt to remote working for the long-term. James Berry, PCA technical manager, explains why.
Richard Robertson, business development director at Cadline, developer of DynamicAIM, looks at the Grenfell tragedy four years on and why building owners still do not know basic asset details.
ICW Group is one of the largest providers of home warranties in the UK, working with clients across the property and construction sector to deliver a bespoke and flexible service to ensure that every project is a success.
Steve Cooper, partner responsible for fire engineering at Hollis, provides insight on dealing with building defects and their impact on fire safety, and improvements that can be made to building regulations.
The government’s £5bn cladding remediation fund ‘won’t scratch the surface’ for what is required to make every high-rise development EWS1 A1 compliant, says Colmore Tang Construction.
The Premier Guarantee Technical Manual is a useful tool for developers and builders. It identifies the technical requirements applicable to the design and construction of buildings.
The StormMeister Low Threshold Outward Opening Flood Door was developed to solve a particular problem in the Merchant Quarter of Aberdeen, which floods regularly. Hence, there was a need to protect a number of commercial properties…
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.
