08 April 2016 The Plan B project: reconstructing the Reichstag from wood Posted on 8th April 201625th April 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Metsä Wood has created a alternative wood design for the Reichstag, the home of the German parliament, as part of its Plan B project.
07 April 2016 GAF acquires Icopal to create largest manufacturer in the global roofing industry Posted on 7th April 2016 by Tom Rowbottom GAF has announced the acquisition of Icopal, a pan-European manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products, for approximately €1 billion.
04 April 2016 Video of the Week: HARDROCK recovery board solution for flat roofs Posted on 4th April 20163rd May 2016 by Howard Chapman Video demonstrates installation of new cost effective ROCKWOOL HARDROCK Multi-Fix Recovery Board solution for flat roof school refurbishment.
30 March 2016 The building industry needs a replacement sustainability code Posted on 30th March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Following the recent government review of housing standards, the British building industry has been left in a state of flux.
29 March 2016 Video of the Week: Fall protection inspection and certification Posted on 29th March 201612th September 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Fall protection systems must be inspected and rectified on an annual basis to ensure that thy are safe to use at all times.
21 March 2016 How to reduce the risk of legionella Posted on 21st March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Anthony Barnett of Armacell looks at the health benefits of using closed-cell insulation, including reducing the risk of legionella.
21 March 2016 Video of the week: Structural glazing engineered for beauty and strength Posted on 21st March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Architects often use structural glazing to add design flair to buildings – but how do we ensure that it is as strong as it is beautiful?
16 March 2016 Wet or dry – what’s the solution to perimeter sealing? Posted on 16th March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Here, Steve Wild, business development manager for windows and façades at tremco illbruck, makes the case for a dry solution to perimeter sealing…
16 March 2016 Infrastructure growth to create over 10,000 construction jobs in West Midlands Posted on 16th March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Around 215,000 people will be employed by the construction sector within the West Midlands by 2020.
16 March 2016 Heating & ventilation: Intelligence by design Posted on 16th March 201616th March 2016 by Tom Rowbottom Chris Goggin looks at how intelligence by design future-proofs product and installations against rising energy prices and any forthcoming legislation…