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Colmore Tang launches cladding remediation service

Colmore Tang Construction has launched a cladding remediation service to provide a complete solution for those seeking to replace dangerous cladding.

Providing secondary glazing services to Northern Powerhouse cities

Significant inward investment into new building and regeneration projects in the North West is driving demand for specific solutions that can keep all types of buildings quieter and warmer, according to Mike Latham from Commercial Sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.

Hot desking or homeworking, accessibility is essential

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, highlights the need to ensure accessibility in the changing post-Covid office environment.

Modernising repurposed heritage buildings with Selectaglaze secondary glazing

Selectaglaze secondary glazing can help listed buildings meet modern standards for thermal, acoustic and security performance without sacrificing their original elegance.

No horsing around when it comes to secondary glazing an office

Rodney Melville and Partners appointed Selectaglaze to install secondary glazing at the Grade I Listed Belton House stable block in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Khan calls for £3bn cladding levy on private developers

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the government to introduce a £3bn levy to be imposed on private property developers and housebuilders to pay for cladding replacement work.

Fire safety bill risks ‘fuelling the cladding crisis’

The government's flagship law intended to avoid another Grenfell-type tragedy is at danger of worsening the cladding crisis that has paralysed parts of the UK housing market, warns managing director at Ringley.

Campaign to tackle ‘shameful’ removal of fire safety from PI insurance

‘Shameful’ removal of fire safety from professional indemnity insurance leaves building owners uninsured in Grenfell aftermath, warns Ingleton Wood.

Building Safety proposals ‘lack requisite detail’, says British Safety Council

The government’s new building safety proposals lack ‘requisite detail’, says the British Safety Council.

Selectaglaze installs secondary glazing at Harris Manchester College

Selectaglaze were chosen to install secondary glazing to improve Harris Manchester College, a faculty of the University of Oxford.

Online options take an inclusive approach to access training

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, takes a look at how online options take an inclusive approach to access training.

Ventilation and infection control of Covid-19 transmission

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the hierarchy of importance among building services and facilities management, BSRIA explores the importance of ventilation in infection control within the built environment.

Indoor Air Quality developments accelerated by Covid-19

The recent health crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought the debate on Indoor Air Quality developments to the broader attention of the mainstream media, BSRIA explores its importance.

Lambeth orders action over fire safety failings at private tower block

Lambeth Council has urged action over “significant fire safety deficiencies” at a private tower block in Streatham.

2021 standards for UK housebuilders launched by NHBC

Warranty and insurance provider, NHBC has launched the 2021 standards for UK housebuilders.

Build-Zone secures backing from second ‘A’ rated insurer

Structural warranty provider Build-Zone, has secured capacity from a second ‘A’ rated insurer, following the recent announcement of their deal with XL Catlin, part of the AXA XL Group.

Selectaglaze improves London office environment

Premier Public Relations contacted Selectaglaze for a window improvement to their offices, to create a more agreeable working environment by reaching a higher level of thermal insulation.

Inclusive principles set out approach to making Covid changes accessible

The gradual reopening of the arts and entertainment sectors has prompted a collaboration aimed at ensuring disabled people are not left behind in the planning and delivery of measures to overcome the impact of Covid-19.

Fasteners, fixings and everything in between for fast track construction

Buildings need to come together more quickly than ever. To do so without compromising integrity and quality depends on every little detail. This detail comes right down to the fasteners and fixings that hold the building envelope together, explains David Fraser, NVELOPE® business unit manager at SFS UK.

The reality of accessible housing during lockdown

As the government consults on how to raise accessibility standards for new homes, Nicholas Bungay of Habinteg discusses recent research into the challenges many disabled people have faced during lockdown because of a lack of even basic accessible features.

Mitigating Covid-19 risks and how that can impact life safety equipment

As more of our buildings start to open up to more people, are the protective measures we put in place against Covid-19 going to impact our fire protective measures? Neil Budd, technical manager at the Fire Industry Association, takes a look.

ICW Group continues to expand its services

ICW Group has built a solid reputation within the property and construction industries and is now one of the UK’s leading providers of building warranties with A-rated cover. Find out more here.

Who is responsible? An insight into property flood resilience

At least one in six properties is at risk of flooding in England according to the Environment Agency.

Stop the spread: Safeguarding buildings against fire

As the construction industry gets back to work, there is an opportunity to put a renewed focus on building safety for both workers and occupants, says MEDITE SMARTPLY sales director Richard Allen.

Wastewater treatment and the Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System

Wastewater treatment plants are among the harshest environments for concrete, where there are many causes that degrade concrete and once this process starts, its effects are usually rapid.

Early stage design delivers success in secondary glazing projects

Collaboration at early stage design for secondary glazing specification in all types of commercial and residential projects delivers positive benefits all round, explains Mike Latham from commercial sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.

Creating comfortable home environments with secondary glazing

Selectaglaze secondary glazing, which offers a barrier protecting against heat loss, background noise and even theft, is helping to revitalise the Grade II listed Blue Mills in Witham, Essex.

The draft Building Safety Bill: Major reform on its way

The draft Building Safety Bill is intended to introduce major reforms of the safety regime in the wake of the Hackitt Review. Sue Ryan, partner at law firm Gowling WLG, examines the changes it puts forward.

BESA calls for focus on clean indoor air quality

In light of Clean Air Day, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says there should be more emphasis placed on the quality of air inside buildings.

Pan-disability approach is the priority in improving accessibility

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, calls for compromise to help make the built environment accessible to all.

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