The Building Envelope

Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations have been made so new homes produce 31% lower carbon emissions. It is the precursor to…

Designing and constructing future-proof social houses, which will serve their occupants for years to come and will not cause issues to the…

- Social landlords turning to timber to reducing carbon and improving building performance
 
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Denbighshire Council has become one of the first local authorities in the UK to pilot a new type of solar pitched roof system, with the aim of…

The Crest Nelskamp Planum and G10 S PV integrated solar PV system is a quick and easy to fit system that works seamlessly with Crest’s…

As winter’s icy grip bites harder, the effective insulation and sealing of windows and doors is a priority, says Andy Swift, sales and…

For the offsite sector, the focus is not just on building efficiently but also building efficient and healthy buildings. To achieve…

Building design preferences are as prone to change across the decades as any other trend; but one element of construction that never…

What are lightweight metal roofing systems?

David Padmore, Sales Director at Metrotile explains more and…

-   Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend, South Wales

Many people have now heard of lightweight metal…

Revised standards and a new Government bill to better protect people living in social housing are putting a fresh onus on the correct…

In these difficult times, it’s important to look at your options when making a decision on which type of roof to use on new build or…