Competence initiative makes progress

The Joint Competency Initiative (JCI), in which the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is involved, is finalising its first framework for installers within the door, gates and shutter industry. ADSA is working with the Door Hardware Federation (DHF) and the... View Article

Glidevale Protect puts fire safety in the frame

Protect FrameSafe FR is a brand new high performance, Class A2 flame retardant wall breather membrane from Glidevale Protect. It is suitable for use on the external side of the frame to integrate with closed jointed façade wall structures on... View Article

Graf UK focuses on wastewater treatment

A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers is available from water management specialists Graf UK who are also launching what is thought to be an industry first with free commissioning... View Article

The growing demand for SuDs

With UK weather seemingly wetter than ever and flooding causing problems across the country, demand for sustainable drainage systems has never been higher. Hannah Hyslop of Cemex discusses the role of permeable paving Increased urbanisation and construction, such as impermeable... View Article

The sky’s the limit with Pendock metal pipe boxing

When concealing external pipework, building services and utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, Pendock metal pipe boxing range provides effective protection against accidental damage while helping improve project aesthetics. Bespoke manufactured to the individual... View Article

Athletes Village: Lot E2B

A family resemblance Sector E of the Athletes’ Village is first and foremost a family resemblance. As coordinator architect of the sector, CoBe has pre-written the main guidelines that govern the design of the various buildings while leaving some leeway... View Article

Designs for Changfeng mixed-use development revealed

​​Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the Changfeng mixed-use development, which will form an integral part of the Shanghai Science and Technology Finance cluster in the city’s Putuo District. Part of the wider Shanghai 2035 Masterplan, the scheme sets... View Article

The Tech must be ready if we are to be on Zero Carbon

By Mat Shenton, partner and head of new homes at Rapleys and Jasmine Pidgley, managing director of SME developer Neulive The last 12 months have seen no fewer than five major consultations on proposed policies that will impact new homes... View Article

Playgrounds are no-go areas for one in two UK kids

Britain’s playgrounds are turning into no-go areas for the nation’s children – with half (49%) rarely or never visiting one, new research reveals. Two out of five (44%) parents cite poor condition of equipment as the main reason for keeping... View Article

Why choose composite windows?

Enjoy the best of both worlds with VELFAC composite windows and doors. External aluminium frames add contemporary style plus an impressively durable and low maintenance finish – no need to repaint for the lifetime of the installation Internal pine frames... View Article