How to navigate the BSA: promoting a positive safety culture
Lee Bucknall of James Hardie advises on navigating the Building Safety Act and clearly explains the new approvals process introduced to ensure building safety is considered throughout the design and construction phases.
PV, EV and Fire – what do we need to learn?
Carl Thompson, technical manager for CA Group, discusses the importance of understanding the fire performance of roofing and cladding materials and their relationship with renewable energy solutions.
What’s next for the UK softwood timber market?
Nigel Buckley-Ryan, UK sales director at Södra Wood, reflects on the current state of the softwood timber market and the UK outlook amid continuing Brexit uncertainty.
Sika advises roofers to stay protected in the hot weather
The British weather is notoriously unreliable, but while many of us do welcome our hot, dry summer spells, we don’t realise the potentially harmful UV rays which construction workers are continually exposed to. Steve Jasper, field technician at Sika, explains more.
Five handy apps and tools designed for tradespeople
Handy apps for finding work, staying organised, managing contractors and getting paid
IT investment pays off as ISD prospers during COVID crisis
Composite panel specialist ISD Solutions are anticipating a strong financial performance in 2020, partly due to a £1 million investment in IT over the past five years.
Fixing innovation streamlines installation of flat roofs with tapered insulation
Kevin Rackley, product manager for flat roofing fastener systems at EJOT UK, explains to RCI why mechanical fastener innovation is helping installers to streamline the flat roofing installation process when using tapered insulation to save time and money.
Sustainability and performance going hand in hand
Justin Peckham of Accsys discusses the many positive credentials of accoya wood and why it’s being specified for more cladding and façade projects.
It’s good to listen
The construction industry is starting to tackle its mental health problem with new initiatives, but simply listening is the vital first step says Gary Walpole, technical officer at the NFRC
Book now for the RCI Show 2024
Tony Brown, commercial director of RCI, explains what’s new for this year’s RCI Show and how the exhibiting at the event can provide a great benefit to your business.