The Building Envelope

How to insulate solid walls so they are breathable and keep original features

 

“Did I make a mistake? Did I mess up this old building?”

These are the questions architect Níall Hedderman posed…

Edgemere 2.0: Harnessing the latest technology to prove carbon reduction credentials

 

Stuart Nicholson, Managing Director of Marley, highlights how a groundbreaking concrete roof tile is setting a new standard in the UK…

Building with Transparency: Why EPDs Are Reshaping Sustainable Construction

 

As the built environment faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, one tool is becoming indispensable - the Environmental Product…

Why a Joined-Up Approach to Façade Design is Essential for Building Safety

 

In today’s regulatory environment, façade design demands more than compliance - it demands certainty, particularly for building owners and housing…

Marley launches Edgemere 2.0, the first UK roof tile to use carbon-capture cement technology

 

In a first for UK roofing, Edgemere 2.0 combines Marley’s familiar concrete roof tile specification with carbon-capture cement technology and…

Classified A1 Aluminium Cladding Solution

 

The Birchett Road project in Aldershot involved the recladding of an existing building, delivering a high-performance, non-combustible aluminium…

Changes in Professional Indemnity and what it means for Building Design Risk

 

From July this year, the closure of Wren Insurance Association marks a pivotal shift in how professional indemnity (PI) risk is managed across the…

Metal-web or I-Joists - what are the considerations?

 

Metal-web and I-Joists are two popular choices for new builds and both play an important structural role in buildings – supporting floors…

Façade Renewal in South London Residential Housing

 

Located in Camberwell, South London, this residential refurbishment project focused on upgrading the building façade to support longterm…

Impact Testing and Category II Certification: Demonstrating Real‑World Performance with Ceramapanel®

 

Selecting the right rainscreen cladding for housing, public buildings, schools and regeneration projects has never been more important. With…

How Rapierstar’s advanced fixings support the delivery of higher quality windows and doors

 

Andy Holland, Technical & Marketing Manager at Rapierstar, explains how fasteners, though small and low-cost, are crucial to…

VitraDual Aluminium Panels deliver a high‑performance timber‑effect replacement

 

Park Lane Plaza is a multistorey residential development in Leeds requiring a robust, noncombustible façade upgrade. As part of a wider…