Masonry buildings are by their nature and materials resistant to fire; but all buildings have cavities and some concealed spaces where fire can…
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New rules coming into force from July 2015 spell changes to the way electrical cables are installed, to prevent them from falling from walls and…
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An informative guide that aims to promote good workmanship by helping you identify and rectify the most common energy efficiency-related problems in…
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Did you know that you may now be ‘the principal designer’ and responsible for CDM on site? Hundreds of thousands of domestic building projects are…
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Controlled door closing devices are commonly used in both domestic and commercial buildings. But did you know these devices have limitations when it…
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There’s been a big change in the way that breather membranes are installed thanks to a new code of practice, which details design standards,…
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Fires on building sites cost the construction industry over one million pounds per day, with over two thirds of them started deliberately. All…
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The drive towards more energy efficient buildings continues to bring innovative products onto the market, such as insulated roof panels. These are an…
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Millions of metres of dodgy electrical cables are doing their rounds on the market, according to Approved Cables Initiative (ACI). These substandard…