By Simon Kelly, Operations Manager – Inspection Services at Halspan Fire safety is of paramount importance, and fire doors play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property. To ensure optimal fire safety, building owners and facilities managers must stay... View Article

Matthew Prowse, Specification and Housing Director for Knauf Insulation, discusses how to find your best route to compliance with the Part L Building Regulations.  Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) of England’s Building Regulations has been a hot topic... View Article

At Keyfix, we are champions of best practice. As a manufacturer of non-combustible cavity solutions, Keyfix liaises closely with the industry to ensure the highest standard of building design possible. By adhering to industry standards and best practices, housebuilders commit... View Article

Shaun Henley, Managing Director and Founder of Henley Group, explains why more architects are turning to GRC over traditional precast concrete to enhance exterior facade design. Why more building designs are opting for GRC Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is increasingly... View Article

To achieve the targets set out by the Future Homes Standard, (and net zero by 2050 thereafter) the way homes are designed and built will need to change significantly, says Dan Love, Head of Commercial at Polypipe Building Products Construction... View Article

John Duffin, Managing Director, Keyfix explains: Brickwork contractors, architects and asset owners are no strangers to the hazards of creating a slip plane when introducing components in between courses of bricks. Slip plane resistance is a challenge for all buildings,... View Article

Thanks to the multi-functionality of fire safety glass, fire protection can be just the start of a specification – something that becomes key when you consider how acoustics is becoming an increasing priority within building design. Here, Andy Lake, Pyroguard’s... View Article

Here, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions, discusses the increasing need for inclusive bathrooms that are designed to not only accommodate the needs of stroke survivors but help, not hinder... View Article

Domen Ivanšek, Head of Building Science for Knauf Insulation, looks at how we can unleash the full potential of insulation as a year-round protector against an increasingly extreme climate. Here, Domen explains that by rethinking building design and choosing products... View Article

Nicola John, Director of Fire Door Maintenance (FDM), and Andrew Tyas, Managing Director of Contactless Check Solutions (CCS) explain the growing need for more thorough fire door inspections, why the ‘responsible person’ may soon find themselves out of their depth,... View Article

Callum Whittall, technical and compliance lead, GL explains. With the recent implementation of Part L and the Future Homes Standard (FHS) coming into set to be released in 2025, the housebuilding industry is currently adapting to some of its biggest... View Article

Here, Antony Reed from Birkdale compares different fencing solutions and looks at how to achieve the best possible results – with both long-term function and aesthetics in mind. When it comes to fencing, traditionally, two materials have dominated the market:... View Article

David Frimpong, Head of Specification – New Build at EnviroVent, looks at the importance of effective system design, specification and installation when it comes to long-term ventilation success.  “Updates to Building Regulations’ Approved Document L and F introduced in 2022... View Article

Here, Mark Dowdeswell Senior Category Manager from Uponor discusses how underfloor heating systems can help to meet the latest Part L requirements for low-carbon heating, and summarises the issues to consider to ensure the system can work effectively for the... View Article

In an era marked by technological advancements and urbanisation, the longing for a connection with nature has never been stronger. Biophilic design, a concept rooted in the idea of incorporating natural elements into built environments, offers a promising solution to... View Article

Sustainability is an essential factor in the construction of new homes and redevelopments. Scott Wolters, Building Products Sales Manager at EGGER (UK) Ltd, explains the value of taking a ‘whole life’ view when specifying building products to help meet environmental,... View Article

Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, outlines the many aesthetic and operational benefits of using specialist glazing as an alternative to concrete flood defences. Flood water damage can be devastating.... View Article

When undertaking flooring installations as part of a refurbishment, you never know what you are dealing with until you actually remove old floorcoverings. Flooring contractors will frequently encounter a number of challenges that they would be less likely to find... View Article