Working alongside the Association of Brickwork Contractors, the BDA is working to increase the number of skilled bricklayers working in the construction industry and drive the study forward. Bricklayer numbers at all time low The percentage of skilled bricklayers working across the country is at an all time low following the 2008 recession and has[…]

The system helped to achieve the required tapered fall with a minimal build-up Helping to deliver optimum thermal performance and the required tapered fall with a minimal build-up, Kingspan OPTIM-R panels use vacuum insulation technology to achieve a thermal conductivity of 0.007 W/mK. The roof on the building comprises two pitched sections either side of[…]

Broken machinery and old software systems create unwanted problems for companies, but how can you ensure that you do not spend money unnecessarily on new equipment and repair or replacement services? Companies should assess the economic life of their assets Make an informed decision A decision needs to be made on whether to take no[…]

Built as part of the London Design Festival 2014, WikiHouse is a modular construction system made from SmartPly OSB boards than have been CNC machined into numbered parts and then assembled with wedge and peg connections. Led by Arup, The Building Centre and 00 Design, the installation was carried out in order to raise awareness[…]

noCO components: Void alarm, control unit and room alarm are available as individual items, offering solutions for different installations Only 20% of UK homes have CO alarms Each year, dozens of people die or are injured as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, but these incidents are avoidable if appliances are regularly checked by registered[…]