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Aston Lark acquires Sennocke & Build-Zone Survey Services
Chartered insurance broker, Aston Lark has acquired Sennocke International Insurance Services Ltd and Build-Zone Survey Services Ltd.
Rainscreen cladding: General cladding requirements
Premier Guarantee offers technical guidance on the general requirements for rainscreen cladding.
A successful 2020 for connectors and fasteners
Despite the unprecedented nature of 2020 the construction industry remains robust, Simpson Strong-Tie has been working hard to release new innovations across its product ranges.
Building confidence in offsite construction
NHBC innovation manager Richard Lankshear discusses the MoU, the growth of offsite systems and a new service, NHBC Accepts.
Industry must provide documented evidence to support MMC
MMC projects employ a set of relatively new skills in UK construction. Hemsec examines the need for greater skills in estimating for MMC, and for a range of documented evidence of the benefits, to support the delivery of these new methods and the products used.
New-build prices rise by 34% in five years in the East...
According to new research by StripeHomes, new-build house prices in the East of England have risen by 34% to £373,829 over the past five years.
Architecture’s innovators
How a small North West architectural practice proved it could punch above its weight, landing a series of prestigious projects and transforming Liverpool’s cityscape.
Specifying architectural louvre systems for buildings
Effective louvre specification requires more than just going with the (air)flow, says Andy Moul, technical support manager at Construction Specialities (CS).
Building control quality: There’s more to ICW Group than ever
ICW Group works in partnership with property developers and construction clients across the UK, providing structural warranties and approved building control inspection services to the construction industry – ensuring quality is built into every stage of a project.
Light steel frame: Managing risk, quality and performance
Improving levels of occupant safety and increasing build quality are under the microscope. Here, Steve Thompson, managing director of EOS, considers the responsibility of manufacturers.
BLP Insurance to end partnership with Allianz
House warranty and commercial latent defects insurance provider, BLP Insurance has announced it will end its partnership with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).
Simpson Strong-Tie releases new Premium Fasteners range
The brand new Premium Fasteners range by construction manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie features superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application.
Keeping your building envelope safe during COVID-19
Breathable Membranes can keep your building envelope safe whilst you keep safe in these challenging times, says A Proctor Group.
Next generation of insulation: Lapolla FOAM-LOK FL2000
Explore the benefits of the UKs most innovative and revolutionary spray foam insulation system.
Condensation risk in modular buildings
Lucideon looks at the importance of dealing with the risk of condensation in buildings built using modular construction.
A specifier’s guide to fasteners and fixings
Fasteners and fixings are very often forgotten about in the build chain, and are either a last-minute consideration or left to the contractor’s discretion. However, when fasteners are correctly specified from the outset, there are huge benefits down the line. Neil Kirwan, specification manager at SFS, explains.
Light Steel Framing: Getting it right
The Steel Construction Institute has played a key role in the development of light steel framing in the UK for over 20 years.
Guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber
Premier Guarantee technical standards manager, John Gilbert, provides technical guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).
SFS’s New Soter™ II Fall Protection System
Fall protection equipment specialist SFS has redeveloped its class-leading fall arrest and work restraint solution with the new Soter™ II.
Prefabrication: The key to unlocking affordable housing?
Given the current housing crisis and the declining number of skilled workers available to work on large-scale construction projects, an investment in modular housing could offer a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditionally-built homes.
MMC working group develops definition framework
The Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) definition framework has been developed by a specialist sub-group of the MHCLG MMC cross-industry working group.
Survey reveals new build homeowner satisfaction
Almost 9 in 10 (88%) new build homeowners and three-quarters (76%) of UK adults want ‘snagging retention’, a system to withhold funds to housebuilders until they rectify faults.
Galliard Homes choose unitised facade system
Premier Guarantee met with Galliard Homes, senior project manager, David Hughes, to discuss why they chose a unitised facade system for their development Harbour Central.
STA wins 2019 Offsite Award for Site Safe Policy
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has received the Health & Safety accolade at the 2019 Offsite Awards thanks to its ‘Site Safe Policy’.
Advantage Insurance (AHCI) celebrates a strong start to 2019
Structural defects warranty specialist, Advantage Insurance (AHCI), are celebrating a strong start to 2019 with a recruitment drive and a focus on expansion
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Expanding horizons for Advantage Insurance
Simon Cooper, Technical Director at Advantage Insurance (AHCI) discusses how the company created six new jobs in just six months with the expansion of their technical team.