Top advantages of renting construction equipment

In recent years, businesses across the globe have come to experience a surge in market dynamism. Whether it is technology, agriculture, or construction business, the unpredictable nature of the market is the reason why the business owners may be hesitant... View Article

What happens during a boiler service or repair?

Boilers can break down in the most unexpected times and cause trouble for homeowners. And if not fixed immediately, it can root temperature problems in the house and you to suffer. For this reason, regular servicing and repair are essential... View Article

Designing future-proof buildings to withstand climate change

With climate change an ever-present threat to construction projects, ensuring new buildings can better withstand the elements is key to a long and prosperous lifespan of any house, facility, or commercial property. Elements such as extreme cold snaps, torrential rain,... View Article

How to protect your employees on a construction site

Despite being one of the most heavily regulated industries, construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work. With around 81,000 workers suffering from work-related ill health and 40 fatalities last year alone, there’s still a long way... View Article

Three things to check when moving into a newly built home

Purchasing a new home is an exciting time in anyone’s life! From finding the location of your home to going through the often-lengthy processes to make it yours, it is something that can be both laborious, but also compelling at the same time. Once you have signed your name on the dotted line and are... View Article

How to reduce the cost of your water bill

Water is a very important and precious commodity for humans. But this is the human psyche that we tend to waste a lot of things, either knowingly or unknowingly. Water is, sadly, one of those things that we mindlessly waste,... View Article

The future is contactless

Paul Smith of Häfele discuss how remote access control is central to the future of hospitality design, in a future which has to function with Covid The announcement of a new national lockdown has added yet more strain on hospitality... View Article

Seeing a smart future beyond the pandemic

Neil McSporran of NSG Group discusses how ‘smart’ antimicrobial glass for tackling infections beyond the pandemic, and how smarter building materials will help designers to create safer environments Curbing the transmission of diseases will be a priority for those who... View Article

Multiple benefits

With different fires presenting different challenges for buildings and occupants, Barry Sargent of Nittan looks at the factors that make multi-sensor alarms a safe choice Fires come in different forms, and different alarm sensors perform different functions; in addition, false... View Article

Ask the Architect: Damien Lee of WGP Architects

Damien Lee of WGP Architects answers ADF’s questions about what drives him, and how he has tackled the challenges posed by the pandemic What made you want to become an architect? I grew up with architecture in the blood. I... View Article