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Testing flood resilience solutions
Aquobex has developed a testing protocol for assessing and rating the performance of different approaches to flood resilience
Assessing the risks of nanomaterials in construction
New guidance has been published on how to manage the possible health risks associated with nanomaterials in construction. It follows research sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) into how widespread their use is and the risks they might create. Professor Alistair Gibb and Dr Wendy Jones from Loughborough University, who led the research, look at the issues
Room in Roof scheme cuts inspection costs
A unique scheme to make Room in Roof installation compliance easier and cheaper has been launched by the British Board of Agrément (BBA)
How does modular building actually work?
Ever wondered what happens as part of the modular build process? How do building plans leap from the page and become a reality? MTX Contracts, specialists in modular design and build, show us what happens in seven steps
Damp in homes: Tackling new challenges in buildings as moisture levels...
National trade body the Property Care Association has seen a significant rise in the number of homes across the UK with atmospheric moisture issues. Chief executive Steve Hodgson gives an insight into how modern life is one of the major contributing factors behind a new generation of humid, damp homes
Steel frame specialist offers prisoners career rehabilitation
A Manchester-based steel frame construction specialist is offering prisoners a chance for a new career building homes insulated with Actis Hybrid insulation
PCA reveals event to delve into issue of excess moisture in...
The Property Care Association (PCA) has revealed the itinerary for a unique two-day event, which brings together national and international perspectives to investigate a major issue currently affecting UK properties – excess moisture in buildings
BSRIA to deliver presentations on global HVAC trends
BSRIA is to showcase global HVAC trends at the MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2018 – taking place on 13-16 March at Fieramilanocity, Milan
The rise of Britain’s sustainable homes: Building eco-friendly on a budget
The drive to cut carbon emissions means sustainable homes are growing in popularity. Johnathan Bulmer, managing director of shipping container experts Cleveland Containers, discusses this rising trend and how to build an eco-friendly property on a budget
SFS leads the way for manufacturers supplying data for Building Information...
Building Information Modelling – A manufacturer’s viewpoint from Andy Stolworthy, Product and Market Development Director at SFS
Keepmoat Regeneration refurbishes its planning approach across the business
Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the global energy and services ENGIE Group, has a diverse business operating across regeneration, refurbishment, new build homes and property services. Keeping projects on track is critical, as it helps to breathe new life into neighbourhoods, bring brownfield sites into new use, and create future homes
FMB’s skills shortage report highlights worst ever levels
A report by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), highlighting the fact that the skills shortage of construction workers has hit its worst ever levels, is the latest sign that offsite housing volumes must be increased to help overcome the housing crisis
Construction product manufacturing industry set to slow in 2018
The UK's £56.5bn construction product manufacturing industry is expected to slow in 2018 following a drop in activity towards the end of 2017
The Construction...
FP McCann scaling new heights with The Lansdowne building in Birmingham
FP McCann’s structural precast concrete building and architectural facades division is working on the construction of The Lansdowne.
Site:Â The Lansdowne, Birmingham
Contractor:Â Interserve
Client:Â Seven Capital & Long Harbour
Products...
Construction business activity ends year with uneven recovery
Construction business activity ended 2017 with moderate growth but it was an uneven recovery according to a new report
The Construction Purchasing Managers' Index from...
Extreme conditions and some very heated moments: A look at what...
Rigorous new facilities at the BBA make sure thermal insulation materials for buildings are properly tested for effectiveness and safety
Modular Room System at Birmingham University
FP McCann present a case study of their Modular Room System being utilised on new Birmingham University Student Accommodation
Products Supplied:Â Precast concrete modular room systems
Site:Â University...
New era for Scotframe as timber frame market continues to grow
It’s an exciting time of expansion and growth for offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe
The complexity of facades and the risks involved
Clive Everett, Premier Guarantee’s Facades Technical Standards Director, discusses the importance of facade specialists in today’s construction market and what risks are involved with these complex systems
Epping Forest home achieves good SAP rating
A landowner who struggled for years to obtain planning permission to build on a site near Epping Forest has finally succeeded in creating a £1m energy efficient home with an impressive SAP rating – thanks to teamwork between a timber frame specialist and a pioneering insulation system created by Actis
Speaking in tongues – Deciphering the language of flood resilience for...
Aquobex discuss the terminology and technical jargon of flood resilience to make things clear
Most industries and professions are guilty talking jargon; it makes communication...
All is not lost: Developing solutions to reduce the impact of...
Mary Dhonau OBE, chair of the Property Care Association’s Flood Resilience Group, sets out some of the actions that can be taken to reduce the impact of flooding – and why a co-ordinated approach is vital
Testing of flood resilient solutions
Aquobex discuss their testing of flood resilient solutions, developing testing protocols in order to asses varying approaches to flooding
The flood protection industry is growing...
Heat Reflecting Membrane technology has proved its worth
Colin Hawkes, Managing Director at UK-based Apollo Energy Research, provides an overview of his company’s membrane products that feature low emissivity surfaces
BBA certifies revolutionary Q-Bot system
Testing experts at the British Board of Agrément have certified the organisation’s first ever construction service delivered by a robot
Report suggests new school buildings could save DfE billions
A new report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has found that modern Schoolhaus could meet the growing demand for new school buildings while saving the DfE billions