Reducing plastics in construction

Each year, the UK uses over five million tonnes of plastic, and the construction industry accounts for nearly a quarter of that. As fossil fuels deplete and our plastic waste rapidly increases, the construction industry needs to significantly reduce its reliance... View Article

Beyer Blinder Belle Announces Kevin Storm as Partner of Firm

Beyer Blinder Belle announces Kevin Storm, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, as a Partner of the firm. Since first joining Beyer Blinder Belle in 2000, Storm has pursued creative solutions grounded in open-minded collaboration, empathetic engagement, historic awareness, and civic responsibility. He believes... View Article

Where is modern methods of construction going?

In 2005, modern methods of construction were first introduced as the solution to the UK housing crisis. Since then, adoption has been relatively slow. While MMC was chosen as part of the solution to the UK’s housing crisis there were... View Article

Introducing Sika’s complete green roofing system

Everything you need on top of a roof! Sika has launched a complete green roofing system to deliver the ultimate sustainable roofing solution. Comprising several layers, the system can help manage storm water, improve a building’s thermal performance and enhance... View Article

Southern Sheeting introduces Trex Composite Decking

Trex is easy to install and will be a major selling point for any home, for owners, visitors and even buyers. Check out Southern Sheeting’s video to learn more. Trex Composite Decking comes with a guarantee of 25 years for residential use,... View Article

Modern methods of Construction post Covid-19

The time for modern methods of construction (or MMC) to flourish and be the future of the construction industry has arrived as we find ourselves with more freedom after lockdowns from the covid pandemic.  The construction industry accounts for 7%... View Article

What is Underpinning?

Underpinning is essential to rectifying subsidence issues experienced by any building or structure. It’s a highly effective way of restoring the ground to its original strength, although it will often make the ground even stronger than it was prior to... View Article

Reginox launches the Hampton 

Reginox is excited to unveil its latest sink – the Hampton. The Hampton is a granite sink and joins Reginox’s already impressive best-selling, industry leading portfolio of granite sinks. This new sink is manufactured in a new and improved material... View Article

VELFAC composite glazing for zero-carbon homes

Zero-carbon housing will play a crucial role in the UK Government’s drive to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050, while also meeting growing demand for more sustainable homes. With an impressive eco-friendly reputation, VELFAC composite windows and doors deliver the low-energy performance... View Article

Comprehensive bathroom solutions for timber structures

Insulation is in the centre of sustainable energy and is extremely important to incorporate into renovation projects. wedi‘s wide range of products and system solutions provide a systemised insulation for wet areas, so there is no need to ensure compatibility... View Article

Explore Building Science Connect

Dow’s new virtual city for solutions and expertise Dow has recently introduced an interactive on-line portal to showcase innovations and established performance-enhancing technologies for building facades, in an inspiring and animated way. Named Building Science Connect, specifiers and application specialists... View Article