As builders and developers navigate the intricate landscape of construction, securing a building warranty emerges as a crucial step towards mitigating risks and ensuring peace of mind.
In this first of two articles on the use of admixtures to waterproof concrete, James McDonald of Cementaid discusses terminology, standards and specification
Matthew Elliott, director of engineering at WYG, warns that flood defence spending may not deliver the kind of protection we expect – but only another catastrophe will highlight the shortcoming
Clive Everett, Premier Guarantee’s Facades Technical Standards Director, discusses the importance of facade specialists in today’s construction market and what risks are involved with these complex systems
Sprinkler technology is moving forwards and in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, controls are rightly getting stricter. How can companies ensure their buildings and employees are protected, and their sprinkler systems are fully compliant? Paul Berry, director at Johnson Controls, takes a look
Aquobex discuss the terminology and technical jargon of flood resilience to make things clear
Most industries and professions are guilty talking jargon; it makes communication...
Aquobex discuss their testing of flood resilient solutions, developing testing protocols in order to asses varying approaches to flooding
The flood protection industry is growing...
Joanna Peacock, Sustainability Associate at Eight Associates, explains why your development may need an air quality assessment before you submit a planning proposal and what mitigation actions may be required
Secured by Design is a national police initiative that works in partnership with local authorities, architects and developers to incorporate crime prevention into the built environment
Mick George's Online Trade Account is updating the previous Credit Account, coming with added benefits including exclusive deals
Things are changing with the new Mick George...
The first day of the CIBSE Build2Perform event at London’s Olympia has proven a success with the number of visitors exceeding the total number of delegates over the entire conference last year
Mick George's ‘Networx’ programme is an exciting initiative for self-starters or existing businesses looking to expand, utilising an affiliate type scheme
In a modern era,...
Housebuilders are urged to review their legacy roof designs as the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) commits to switching to building design standard Eurocode 5 from 1 January 2018
CIBSE is launching a HVAC Systems Group to support and encourage the efficient design, installation and operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
Initial findings from the Independent Grenfell Task Force appear to confirm that Kensington and Chelsea Council had neither the breadth of skills nor the competence to cope
Twelve years prior to the Grenfell disaster, a critical report revealed a negligent approach to the safety of the tower’s residents by Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO)
