Sto brings acoustic balance to a major London landmark

A major new landmark on the London skyline now benefits from a balanced acoustic environment thanks to the use of the StoSilent Distance system from Sto. The main lobby and Mezzanine Club area of The Stratford (formerly Manhattan Loft Gardens)... View Article

Vandersanden announces new RIBA approved CPD

Brick manufacturer Vandersanden, renowned for its innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship, has announced that its new RIBA approved CPD, ‘How to Avoid Brick Stains and Efflorescence’ is now available to architects and all construction professionals. This new CPD will help specifiers... View Article

Clarity for your specification

“At last, you can design glass balustrades again” Since the changes made to the Building Regulations 2010: Approved document B in December 2018, it is no longer possible to design balustrades using laminated glass as a barrier on residential buildings... View Article

Post-pandemic paving

Outdoor space has taken on a fundamental new importance with Covid-19. Chris Hodson of Interpave explains why a fresh approach is needed when designing and selecting paving for housing, to meet a wide range of new requirements. Apart from social... View Article

A flood of enquiries

With many homes still being built on flood plains, and flooding an increasing risk, there are a host of issues for housebuilders to address when it comes to drainage. Chris Green of ACO Water Management explains further. Since 2013, one... View Article
Estimating a full recovery

Estimating a full recovery

Marcus Jefford of Build Aviator explains how some of the supply challenges faced by housebuilders and developers as a result of Covid can be relieved with the help of intelligent estimating software. The coronavirus has had a profound effect on... View Article

Why specify recycled plastic?

Sarah Mitchell of Goplastic explores how and why landlords and social housing providers should utilise recycled plastic in their projects. The world’s annual consumption of plastic materials has increased from around 5 million tonnes in the 1950s to nearly 100... View Article

Avoiding pitfalls from roofs

Marley’s Stuart Nicholson pinpoints the most common roof specification pitfalls, and advises housebuilders on how to avoid them for a best practice approach. The quality and security of pitched roofing in housing has seen some huge improvements over the last... View Article

Reducing drainage noise

LISTEN HERE Adam Cafer of Polypipe Building Services discusses how sound pollution can be reduced, especially in tall building drainage systems. With one third of the UK workforce currently working from home, issues such as noise pollution from building service... View Article

The advantages of electric heating

Bill Walters of The Electric Heating Company explores how advances in technology and new energy efficiency standards mean there’s never been a better time to invest in electric heating. Electric heating is continually becoming an increasingly viable option for heating... View Article

Top advantages of renting construction equipment

In recent years, businesses across the globe have come to experience a surge in market dynamism. Whether it is technology, agriculture, or construction business, the unpredictable nature of the market is the reason why the business owners may be hesitant... View Article

What happens during a boiler service or repair?

Boilers can break down in the most unexpected times and cause trouble for homeowners. And if not fixed immediately, it can root temperature problems in the house and you to suffer. For this reason, regular servicing and repair are essential... View Article

How to reduce the cost of your water bill

Water is a very important and precious commodity for humans. But this is the human psyche that we tend to waste a lot of things, either knowingly or unknowingly. Water is, sadly, one of those things that we mindlessly waste,... View Article