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January 10, 2024
Leading natural ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has helped to breathe new life into Grade II listed Matfen Hall in Northumberland following an extensive refurbishment programme designed by Doonan Architects. The refurbishment of the gothic hall, which was built in 1832 and is located in the Northumbrian countryside, has greatly enhanced its current use as hotel […]
January 10, 2024
Leading UK building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has published third party, independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three of its most popular construction membrane products to assist specifiers by providing clear sustainability and life cycle assessment data. Created by One Click LCA and verified by the EPD Hub in accordance with EN 15804+A2 & […]
January 10, 2024
CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic has been specified as part of the construction of a new Aldi store in Truro, Cornwall. The natural slate cladding product was chosen for an aesthetic that was entirely in-keeping with the surrounding Cornish town, as well as its impressive fire-resistant properties. Aldi tasked construction consultancy company Kendall Kingscott with […]
January 3, 2024
Directional wind affects the performance of flashings. Rain, when blown into the leading edge of a traditional running stepped flashing, will seep under the leading edge, and in so doing will come into contact with masonry that is supposed to be kept dry. The masonry is external but becomes internal below the roofline, and once […]
December 20, 2023
This module, led by Steve Webb, founder of Webb Yates Engineers, offers an exploration of the essential characteristics of stone and its potential in reducing carbon in construction. Those enrolled will learn about the characteristics that make stone a low-carbon, durable and structurally powerful material. The course also covers the evolution of the use of […]
October 16, 2023
Premium decorative concrete specialist, Lazenby has recently undertaken a major project with Mace, as part of a £92m new-build development at the London School of Economics (LSE). The company installed a one-of-a-kind Terrazzo floor featuring three different colours in geometric shapes, in the Marshall Building, as well as two Terrazzo staircases and a 30-metre long […]
September 8, 2023
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of architects in terms of their liabilities and obligations. It covers the different contractual positions for architects, including traditional procurement, design and build scenarios, as well as various forms of liability, such as collateral warranties, novation, and third-party agreements. Those enrolled will also learn about safety measures […]
September 8, 2023
This course will focus on collaborative procurement and contracting for architects, and the benefits it brings to the design, construction, and operation of projects. The following units and lessons will highlight the use of collaboration to create new systems that improve and integrate key information related to designs, costs, time, and risks. By the end […]
August 30, 2023
Using preformed trays for openings eliminates site variances, as well as cutting and fabrication errors. A low-density polyethylene DPC conforming to BS 6515 is not an acceptable DPC material for use over window and door openings in cavity walls. This is confirmed within BS 6515 and by the NHBC, which advocates the use of compliantly […]
August 15, 2023
TECHNAL has expanded its product range with SOLEAL Next, a new series of windows and doors that use recycled aluminium to reduce the environmental impact. Offering multiple solutions with different designs, applications, openings, accessories, and handles to suit any project, SOLEAL Next provides excellent performance levels in sustainability, weather tightness, and acoustics. More design The […]
January 25, 2023
As the drive to reduce the embodied carbon of the built environment gains momentum, work undertaken at Kingspan’s dedicated innovation centre (IKON) has resulted in a new, lower embodied carbon product range that will be available on the market in the early part of 2023. QuadCore LEC has been developed specifically to help reduce the […]
January 25, 2023
Cupa Pizarras has been closely involved in the development of a new self-build house in north-west London. The manufacturer was initially approached due to its range of natural slate façade designs, with its CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard system eventually specified to create an impressive and striking appearance. Located in Dollis Hill, the property is situated next […]
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