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Ensuring a Golden Thread of installation quality for fire protection

Leeds Beckett University and ARC are collaborating on a pioneering Knowledge Transfer Partnership that combines digital technology and AI to create a Golden Thread of quality assurance for fire prevention product installations.

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Why do building owners still not know basic asset details? 

Richard Robertson, business development director at Cadline, developer of DynamicAIM, looks at the Grenfell tragedy four years on and why building owners still do not know basic asset details.

ICW Group – supporting clients every step of the way

ICW Group is one of the largest providers of home warranties in the UK, working with clients across the property and construction sector to deliver a bespoke and flexible service to ensure that every project is a success.

Building defects and their impact on fire safety

Steve Cooper, partner responsible for fire engineering at Hollis, provides insight on dealing with building defects and their impact on fire safety, and improvements that can be made to building regulations.

True cost of cladding remediation works could hit £50bn

The government’s £5bn cladding remediation fund ‘won’t scratch the surface’ for what is required to make every high-rise development EWS1 A1 compliant, says Colmore Tang Construction.

How to get the most out of the Premier Guarantee Technical Manual

The Premier Guarantee Technical Manual is a useful tool for developers and builders. It identifies the technical requirements applicable to the design and construction of buildings.

Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, marks down the judges who hand out accolades for inaccessible design.

World-class flood resilience: StormMeister® Low Threshold Flood Door

The StormMeister Low Threshold Outward Opening Flood Door was developed to solve a particular problem in the Merchant Quarter of Aberdeen, which floods regularly. Hence, there was a need to protect a number of commercial properties…

Ups and downs of accessible design

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, explores the importance of ramps when considering accessible design.

Secondary glazed units create a splash at Kidderpore Hall

Selectaglaze has provided the secondary glazed units for the Kidderpore Hall which sits 250 feet above sea level overlooking North London.

ICW launches new client portal

ICW Group, a building warranty and building control company, has recently launched a new client portal for its warranty clients and brokers.

ENGIE secures £120m contract to deliver fire remediation works

ENGIE has been appointed by Optivo to deliver fire remediation work worth £120m, both organisations will work closely with residents to provide comprehensive solutions.

Creating a warm and quiet study environment with secondary glazing

Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing solution creates a warm, quiet and safe learning environment at Harris Manchester College.

£30m funding for Changing Places toilets in England

The new £30m fund means more than 250,000 disabled people will benefit from greater access to Changing Places toilets.

Standardising structural elements: A platform for construction innovation

Building envelope manufacturers SFS and the Construction Innovation Hub discuss how they are using ‘platforms’ to bring about construction innovation. Learning from other manufacturing sectors is the key to making this a reality.

Wedding ceremonies made more peaceful with secondary glazing

Wedding ceremonies have been made peaceful in a Grade II and II* Listed Town Hall following acoustic adaptations by Selectaglaze to block noise from Reading town centre.

WHO campaigner supports BESA’s beginner’s guide to indoor air quality

A new beginners guide to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) has gained the support of one of the UK’s most prominent health campaigners.

Wayfinding: Lack of consistency can lead to a communication breakdown

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, explores the priorities of signposting and wayfinding.

Modern technology and changing approaches to building surveying

Modern technology has significantly improved building surveying, Ross Gissane, director of lenders and investors at Arcadis, explores some of the most notable advances in technology.

Rainscreen cladding: General cladding requirements

Premier Guarantee offers technical guidance on the general requirements for rainscreen cladding.

Government pledges extra £3.5bn to end unsafe cladding crisis

Hundreds of thousands of leaseholders will be protected from the cost of replacing unsafe cladding on their homes, as housing secretary Robert Jenrick unveils a 5-point plan.

How to make a building control application

Unsure how to make a building control application? Take a look at this guide by building warranty experts, Premier Guarantee.

Stoping the spread: Ventilation has never been so important

The importance of ventilating buildings has never been more pertinent, but the engineering industry needs more scientific data to improve protection from viral infections.

When is building control required?

Structural warranty specialists, Premier Guarantee provides an insight into building control requirements on construction projects.

Secondary glazing solutions for baby’s comfort in North London home

The installation of secondary glazing to patio doors in a suburban home in Cockfosters, North London makes a living room comfier for a couple’s young child.

Covid-19, ventilation, SAGE and CIBSE

With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine programme, businesses might be tempted to relax measures to control the spread of the virus. But, until a majority of the population has been vaccinated, it is critical workplaces maintain good levels of ventilation to help mitigate against airborne transmission of coronavirus, says Hywel Davies, technical director of the CIBSE

Ella’s Law: Buildings must become clean air “safe havens”

The pandemic has transformed our understanding about the key role played by ventilation in reducing the transmission of all harmful airborne contaminants and should have a profound impact on the way we design and manage indoor spaces from now on, says Nathan Wood.

Cladding remediation yet to start on 45 towers

All high-rise buildings in the social sector and student buildings are now fully remediated or have work underway to remove unsafe ACM cladding, according to recent government figures.

How to guard properties from flood damage

With more than 5m properties in England at risk of flooding, Catherine Hill of Peter Cox examines the options for protecting properties from rising waters and how to recover if the worst happens.

Firm foundations for Flood Performance Certificates

The Flood Performance Certificates scheme urgently needs a firm foundation based on empirical evidence and detailed expert knowledge if it is to succeed, argues Aquobex.

ICW Group: Supporting the UK housebuilding sector

ICW Group marked a number of significant milestones in 2020 as it continues to expand its support of housebuilding and Modern Methods of Construction.

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