The Fermacell boards were the only element of an external wall insulation (EWI) project remaining after a semi-detached house went up in flames. The gypsum fibreboard panels survived the inferno The semi-detached house was one of the 4,000 post-war British Iron and Steel Federation (BISF) properties being refurbished to Decent Homes standards by Plymouth Community[…]

Designed by Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle (STAN) and opened in 1996, the Eco Centre was a pioneering venture to demonstrate renewable technologies and sustainable design. Today, the Eco Centre remains one of Europe’s most sustainable buildings. Eco-friendly construction The complex was originally built using materials recycled from sustainable sources, including re-used bricks from a[…]

Redland’s Fenland Pantile roof tiles were specifically created for the South East and East Anglican markets, which favour a certain roof aesthetic. With their classic single pantile shape, the tiles provide an interlocking concrete format, enhancing their weather-tightness and robustness. Maintaining architectural identity The tiles were selected for use in two large scale housing projects,[…]

Fatal accidents in the workplace Should the construction industry be investing more money into health and safety measures? Research into government statistics from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) by personal injury specialists Sure Claim looked at the level of workplace fatal accidents. Construction was the highest number of all the industrial sectors 31.5% (42)[…]

PerfectSync synchronises audio, voice and strobe signals across Advanced’s Axis AX fire alarm networks dynamically as conditions change. Advanced’s VP of Engineering, Peter Bell, claimed the award Synchronisation of audio and visual signals across multiple notification zones, floors and areas prevents confusion in an emergency situation and aids in meeting indelibly standards. Live audio notifications[…]