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Damage and the Party Wall Act
When damage is done through party wall building activities, the Party Wall Act can sometimes not cover the issue. Sara Burr, Chair of The...
The CAD Room is geared up for BIM
There is a widespread fact across the UK that BIM is the future for construction.
The challenges of thermal bridging
Alex Taylor, NHBC Senior Energy Consultant, examines the challenges that thermal bridging presents from an energy assessors point of view.
The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)...
2015 construction hiring numbers soar
The construction sector will see an increase in the number of new staff hired in the first part of 2015, according to a new...
Construction dust: high risk, low risk?
Terry Slater, Director of SMH Training & Scientific Services UK LTD highlights the dangers of construction dust and solutions to reduce the risks
An estimated...
Composite bridges could save millions
Utilising the latest aircraft technology to build a new generation of bridges can save millions, according to a leading construction consultant company.
Composite bridges could...
Fire performance of timber stairs
New guidance from NHBC provides builders, designers and regulators with possible solutions for stairs in residential buildings where building regulations calls for them to...
Schöck performance values independently verified by the OISD
As a leading specialist in the provision of advanced solutions for thermal energy structural insulation, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards. The company...
Bridging the thermal gap
Understanding and mitigating for thermal bridging is an important aspect of an energy efficient building. Stuart Clark, Technical Manager at Energist UK addresses the...
Solid Wall Insulation and the Green Deal
Solid Wall Insulation can dramatically prevent heat loss and therefore save money for householders. The National Insulation Association summarise the advantages of using the...
The importance of insulating school buildings
Tony Millichap, Technical Manager at Kingspan Insulation Ltd discusses the significance of insulating school buildings in line with building regulations.
With pupil numbers on the...
The right crane for the job
Construction Plant-hire Association’s Kevin Minton highlights the importance of tower cranes being suitable for purpose.
Tower cranes are not a “one size fits all “solution, and...
The Road to Carbon Reduction
European Commissioner for Energy, Günther H. Oettinger details his proposals for the Energy Roadmap 2050 and how it will influence Europe’s energy strategy.
Energy is...