The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 was focused around higher-risk residential buildings, defined as being above a certain number of storeys or a certain height. But a culture of taking fire safety seriously applies to buildings of all…
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15th April 2024 …. Kentec Electronics, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has introduced a range of new features to its cutting-edge Taktis analogue addressable fire alarm control panel. Packed with innovative new functionality to protect even the…
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Marley’s JB Red Batten has become one of the first construction products to achieve verification with the new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). Developed following the Hackett review into building regulations and fire safety, the CCPI is backed with…
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With the introduction of the Future Buildings Standard policy and changes to Parts L and F of UK Building Regulations, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an increasingly attractive option for heating new builds. Requiring larger 15mm pipes to achieve…
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Restoring and adapting existing buildings forms an important part of designing and building in a more sustainable way. Architects BDP restored and adapted the historic Leighton House to meet the needs of a modern-day museum whilst preserving the original integrity…
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Leading wood flooring specialists, Havwoods is excited to reveal its latest Woodbook for 2023. Introducing a new world of wood that goes beyond the floor, the latest edition showcases the full capabilities of the brand’s product offering alongside the latest…
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When faced with increasing energy costs and problems with glare and UV radiation within a building, 3M™ Window Films is the top tier solution out there. Windows form such an integral part of buildings today, contributing to well-being as well…
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Ideal Heating has launched a new range of monobloc air source heat pumps to help improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on natural gas within commercial buildings. Available in six outputs and seven models (14kW, 14kW (single phase), 18kW, 26kW,…
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The Campus Central project is one of the University of Striling’s biggest infrastructure investments since its inception. The project involved the refurbishment of the existing Atrium as well as the construction of a new three-storey building. Natural ventilation, using double-glazed…
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Junckers has added EPDs, Environmental Product Declarations to its solid hardwood two-strip parquet flooring. Junckers has completed EPDs for its popular Twin Herringbone, a pre-finished herringbone patterned floor made in solid oak or beech, and Single Stave Blocks, a solid…
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Reducing thermal bridging in building envelope connections is an ongoing mission as architects and engineers strive to design and construct energy efficient buildings. Thermal bridging occurs when conductive materials provide a conduit for energy to transfer across a thermal barrier…
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The availability of artificial light over the last two centuries and the restructuring of our working day means we are fast becoming the “Indoor Generation”, a generation of people whose experience of daylight and fresh air during the week can…
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As well as its colourful naval history, including a daring raid on the English fleet by the Dutch navy, the Port of Chatham also faces regular assault by storms blowing off the Medway: prompting the designers for an apartment development…
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Sentinel is a stainless steel balustrade system with a range of handrail and infill panel options. The stylish components based system can be installed with a variety of contemporary infill solutions including glass, perforated metal sheet, stainless steel or powder-coated…
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Roofshield, the unique vapour and air permeable pitched roof underlay has been chosen for a multi-million-pound project set to transform the transport links across Northern Ireland. The North West Transport Hub is an impressive £27 million redevelopment of the Waterside…
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