As the industry focuses on the delivery of sustainable buildings, the durability of materials specified will have a key role to play in achieving this. Read on as Dr. Peter Barker, Manager New Product…
February 15, 2024
Supply chain provenance allows a manufacturer to be transparent with customers on the quality and sources of raw materials used in the production process. It shows customers that the manufacturer has taken…
November 10, 2023
According to a report by Savills in 2021, the size of the UK warehousing sector had grown by 32% since 2015 and stood at 565 million square feet of space for storage and distribution. This indicates a…
October 30, 2023
To help deliver net zero by 2050, and meet intermediate carbon reduction targets, construction industry supply chains must get to grips with a multi-faceted and constantly evolving target of what ‘good…
August 25, 2023
How can taking a holistic approach to building envelope design help to meet LETI, LEED and BREEAM targets in warehouses?
August 16, 2023
Under the banner of “industry 4.0”, supply chain 4.0 represents a move away from a traditional, linear supply chain management model. It is a more integrated model where information flows in multiple…
August 15, 2023
To help deliver net zero by 2050, and meet intermediate carbon reduction targets, construction industry supply chains must get to grips with a multi-faceted and constantly evolving target of what ‘good…
August 25, 2023
The durability of steel building components, combined with a viable market for taking back components at the end of a building’s life, means reuse already takes place within the UK construction industry.…
July 18, 2023
Warehouse and “mega-shed” construction in the UK is booming. Expert analysts suggest that for every billion pounds accounted for by online shopping and other sales, 1.4 million square feet of warehouse space…
July 12, 2023
Guarantees are a familiar feature of modern-day life, being one of the most powerful commitments that a business can make to its customers and also a strong demonstration of their products’ performance. But…
July 12, 2023
Roof systems designed around a standardised approach can help to deliver commercial buildings more quickly, and with a proven level of performance
June 1, 2023
Modern methods of construction (MMC), and construction platforms in particular, offer building designers and owners the freedom and flexibility of highly customisable solutions. At the same time, the ability…
May 10, 2023
At first glance, it might seem as though building envelope guarantees are all about the number of years for which the guarantee is offered. However, if the aim of a guarantee is to provide reassurance to…
May 24, 2023
There are a few different options for upgrading the wall cladding of an industrial or warehouse building for refurbishment. Perhaps the most straightforward would be to strip everything back to the frame and…
April 25, 2023
The Building Regulations have been amended to reflect the need for non-domestic buildings to move towards net zero carbon in operation.
Since June 15th, 2022, the latest changes to Part L will set…
January 13, 2023