The Building Envelope

AluK shows its strength with faceted on plan curtain wall solution

 

A faceted on plan curtain wall completed in AluK’s SL52 system is the centrepiece of the two storey community hub known as The Curve in…

Passivhaus estate constructed with Kingspan TEK

 

The Kingspan TEK Building System is providing a precise offsite building solution for one of the country’s largest Passivhaus developments…

Ministry of Housing poses new questions over fire performance of Spandrel Panels

 

Jason Leech assesses the implications of an important new guidance document, deriving in part from the Grenfell disaster, and having far-…

Safeguard's Dryzone Fast-Set Plaster is no slouch

 

For small masonry patches or the dubbing out of uneven walls, Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and…

Marley expands Dry Verge range

 

Marley has launched a new dry verge specifically designed to complement its popular Ashmore double interlocking plain tile.  

Solid floor refurbishment research released

 

Kingspan Insulation has published a new white paper assessing how different floor insulation specifications can impact cost and floor-to-ceiling…

AluK reveals C70S at FIT - with pre-inserted gaskets

 

AluK will be revealing a brand new 70mm window system at the FIT Show – complete with pre-inserted gaskets.

Saving energy, improving lives

 

Since the publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s report for Government following the independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire…

Versatile by Design - Wienerberger launches SVK Fibre Cement Façades

 

Wienerberger, the leading supplier of wall, roof, and landscaping solutions, is proud to announce the addition of the SVK Fibre Cement…

Safeguard research shows homes at risk despite damp treatment

 

Homes throughout the UK may be at risk from rising damp despite being equipped with chemical damp-proof courses (DPCs), according to…

CaberShieldPlus, flooring that keeps you building

 

CaberShieldPlus is the ideal flooring solution when building in Britain’s unpredictable climate.

CABE – Closing the gap in performance

 

By Dr Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

The construction industry has long…