Bombshelter makeover

Berkeley Place renovated a basement duplex apartment situated in a prime residential street in Clifton. During the basement renovation, an amazing piece of history was found. On the wall handwritten is a record of the 2nd World War air raids... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches recladding guide

Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL®, has added to its suite of industry support resources with the launch of the Recladding with ROCKWOOL guide for specifiers. Following the ban on combustible materials in relevant new buildings over 18 metres (ADB updated... View Article

Designed-in air quality

The new Part F raises the bar for domestic ventilation, given the need to ensure air quality in more efficient house constructions. Lee Caulfield from Titon explains further Ventilation plays vital role for ensuring occupants’ health within a home, and... View Article

Practice Profile: Medical Architecture

Creating therapeutic environments is Medical Architecture’s specialty. Directors at the practice Lianne Knotts and Ruairi Reeves explain to ADF’s Laura Shadwell how they are continuing to push boundaries in healthcare architecture Medical Architecture; it does what it says on the... View Article

Future-proof your housing projects with the QUBEV Smart

Introducing Rolec EV’s latest addition to their charging range, the QUBEV Smart. An intelligent, modern chargepoint that doesn’t force you to choose between quality and affordability… The QUBEV Smart is the most affordable electric vehicle chargepoint in the UK. Paired... View Article

What Exactly Is A Soft Strip Demolition?

If you are thinking about renovating your residential or commercial property, you’ve probably come across the term “soft strip demolition”.  Of course, for many people, the word “demolition” brings images of a great black ball smashing into a house, causing... View Article

Knauf Insulation launches first built-in cavity barrier

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk® RainScreen FFCB (Fixed-face Cavity Barrier), the first cavity barrier that is fixed to the face of the insulation and built in to masonry façades during construction. The patented non-combustible solution was developed in response to customer... View Article

Authentically effective

James Ormerod of Aliva UK explains how external wall insulation is increasingly being specified with brick slip finishes, offering speed, economy and versatility allied to aesthetics that chime with British contemporary architecture It’s an undoubted fact that the humble brick... View Article

Pump it up

With an increased demand for package pumping stations thanks to their functionality and convenience, there are now greater variations in design and suitable applications for pumping stations than ever before. T-T Pumps looks at the options Pumping stations, lift stations,... View Article

Building a home where your family can grow

The aftermath of the Covid pandemic combined with financial instability and rising living costs have created a new trend in home building. “Multi-generational living is increasingly becoming an appealing solution for UK families,” says Lisa Grosse from Cedral. “Pooling together... View Article

Building Regulations amendment – combustible materials

Please be advised the Government has amended the Building Regulations to prohibit the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings in England over 18 metres that contain at least one dwelling. The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 includes... View Article

What is risk management in construction?

Risk management is an incredibly important part of the construction industry.  It involves identifying potential risks, evaluating their likelihood and impact, and developing strategies to mitigate the risks, to make the projects as safe as possible. Risks can arise from... View Article

The new FIREPRO® Book: Now available

The latest version of the ROCKWOOL FIREPRO Book is now available to download. This guide provides free access to a wide variety of technical data and installation guidance across the entire FIREPRO range of passive fire protection products. Here’s what’s... View Article