• 13 February 2014

  • 07 February 2014

30 January 2014

First European edition of the classic ‘Building Construction Illustrated’ guide

European Building Construction Illustrated  By Francis DK Ching & Mark Mulville, Published by Wiley, January 2014, £34.99 Paperback, ISBN: 9781119953173 For nearly four decades, the US publication Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new European edition provides an overview of the mainstream construction methods used in Europe.[…]

  • 30 January 2014

29 January 2014

Brickwork construction publication launched by the BDA

The mortar chapter explores recommended strengths and specification of movement joints, in addition to construction methodologies with illustrated diagrams showing correct and incorrect application methods and technical guidance. Freestanding and retaining walls are covered, with advice on which bricks to select for erecting stacks, such as frost resistant F2 and S2 or engineering bricks, and[…]

  • 29 January 2014

05 December 2013

Fast Track Interior product brochure launched by SAS International

The literature details the variety of fit-out interior products that the company produces, including ceiling tiles and grids, drywall and dry lining components, aluminium partitioning systems and integrated doors. The portfolio is available from SAS depots across the UK and is designed to advise on accurate installation methods whilst keeping costs down.

  • 05 December 2013

05 December 2013

Timber Frame to boost housebuilding market in 2014

The research found that value growth in the SIPS market and rising volume demand for open panel timber frame will continue to drive healthy growth for off-site manufacturers and timber suppliers in 2014.  Wood panels are set to continue to gain share as housebuilders increasingly adopt timber frame as a more cost effective method of[…]

  • 05 December 2013