21/11/24
With the Building Safety Act providing more stringent requirements for higher risk occupied buildings, there is a growing demand for fire rated external wall breather membranes. When specifying fire rated products,...
20/11/24
The Construction Productivity Conference will get to the core of an issue which has plagued the construction industry for decades. Taking place on 28 January 2025 in central London, the hard-hitting conference programme looks to address the UK...
20/11/24
A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report has highlighted the need for the UK government to publish a target date for completing dangerous cladding remediation.
This marks the NAO's first report on the government's...
19/11/24
Creating a stunning statement of the dual towers that stand proud on College Road, in Croydon, the views from Europe's tallest modular building are incredible thanks to thousands of windows interspersed with terracotta facades looking out...
19/11/24
The government has just brought into force three sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act that amend the Building Safety Act and have implications for construction.
Douglas Rhodes and Cecilia Busby explain these changes.
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18/11/24
As sustainability becomes a priority in construction, innovative techniques like post-tensioning (PT) are transforming how buildings are designed, built and maintained. Here Alessia Piras, Chair of the Post-Tensioning Association – considers...
18/11/24
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has warned that the decreased capacity of UK construction firms could be ‘problematic’ should there be a surge in demand in 2025.
A recent report from...
15/11/24
OBEX Protection explores the suggestion that some types of sheathing board, or even certain brands, do not require the application of a breather membrane. But is this the case?
The Purpose and Function of a Breather...
15/11/24
Alex Norris has been appointed as the new building safety minister following the resignation of Rushanara Ali on October 21.
Before stepping into this role, Norris served as the minister for local...
14/11/24
Plans for the Goods Station have been evolving over the last two years as urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has carefully shaped its proposals for Birmingham's Goods Station through extensive engagement with the local community, key...
13/11/24
The construction industry has a collective duty to rebuild public trust and ensure that a tragedy like Grenfell never happens again, writes Caroline Gumble.
"What does it feel like to be in an industry that kills people?"...
12/11/24
Residential focused real estate asset management firm – Outpost Management – have reached a construction milestone, topping out at its Enclave: Acton co-living development. The building is West London's tallest volumetric development,...
11/11/24
Fasadgruppen Group AB (publ) has announced the acquisition of Clear Line Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries, further solidifying its position as a major European player in facade services. The transaction, valued at £119.9 million on a cash...
8/11/24
Denmark-based ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd, stating the acquisition as an important milestone in the company's quest to expand its façade expertise in the UK.Wetherby Building Systems Ltd,...
7/11/24
Cole Waterhouse has submitted a planning application for the former Hilti HQ site, off Trafford Wharf Road in Stretford, following a public consultation programme on the developer's plans. The vision for Trafford Wharf is to deliver a...| Page 1 of 73 | Next Page > |