The Building Envelope

New high rise hub from ROCKWOOL® supports residential developments

 

New hub helps specifiers construct safe, comfortable and sustainable homes

Predictions suggest that an…

Aluminium - one of the most energy efficient and sustainable construction materials

 

 

With increasing pressure to specify building systems offering clearly defined sustainability, the use of materials that embody…

Research suggests changes to the homes and communities of the future

 

 

With COVID-19 changing the way that people live and work, new research from Marley has revealed what people value most about…

Crest design new clay facing bricks perfect for all types of build projects

 


Despite the challenges, the construction sector faces the Crest team have been designing and producing some new brick types which have…

Siderise launches masonry passive fire protection package

 


Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy…

ROCKWOOL® launches Social Housing Resource Hub

 

The specialist area advises on insulation for both new build and retrofit projects

Stone wool insulation…

What do next month’s Part L changes mean for housing providers?

 

Changes to Part L have significant ramifications for new build – but also replacement programmes. We report...

Cladding that works

 

 

System selection should be based on proven performance and delivered by a specialist contractor with outstanding track record.…

Renovation ensures Council tenants have efficient homes for the future

 

To complete an award-winning renovation scheme, the London Borough of Islington retained a tried and tested team to deliver a continued single…

Marley strengthens roof system offer through acquisition of Viridian Solar Ltd

 

Solar panels have formed an ever-expanding feature of the UK roofscape, and regulation changes, allied to the Government’s Future Homes Standard,…