The Building Envelope

VitraDual Cladding Panels transforms Croydon reclad project

 

The Edison and Davenport Court reclad project in Croydon involved the refurbishment of these residential buildings to improve safety and…

Valcan reclads Southampton residential block

 

Empire View and Gantry Court are nine-storey residential blocks close to the centre of Southampton. Due to fire safety concerns, in 2021 works…

EJOT’s crack-preventing reveal beads help optimise EWI performance

 

EJOT’s range of innovative PVC profiles can play a key role in minimising the risk of cracks developing around window and door frames in rendered…

Wetherby Wall Systems launches the UK’s first Fire-Tested Below DPC Insulation System

 

Wetherby Wall Systems, part of the ROCKWOOL Group, is delighted to announce the launch of SOQEL A2, a fully compliant, impact-resistant, and…

Why local authorities turn to Shelforce for fire door excellence

 

As building safety regulations become increasingly stringent, Shelforce combines unparalleled fire door manufacturing expertise with…

Meeting housing’s challenges head on

 

As Business Manager of Shelforce, Howard Trotter has extensive experience of manufacturing and supplying windows, doors and fire doors…

Is embodied carbon the next industry challenge?

 

Some industry professionals are campaigning for a consistent approach to monitoring and even limiting projects’ embodied carbon in the…

New triple tile innovation speeds up roofing installation

 

The new Government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes (during this Parliament) including the biggest increase in social and…

Window of opportunity: EPC overhaul could transform social housing

 

As the government announces groundbreaking plans to boost minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties by 2030, Howard…

Marley’s SolarTile® secures landmark accreditation

 

Marley’s SolarTile® range has achieved accreditation under the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) scheme, further demonstrating the…

Supporting Social Housing Providers Achieve Safety and Compliance Standards

 

Registered Social Landlords and Housing Associations are facing challenging times. With the increase in Local Authority housing targets, the need…

Timeless & Trusted Classics

 

For those seeking to elevate their architectural projects with a touch of refined elegance, the core Blockleys clay brick portfolio offers a range…