Sto helps refurbished homes shine brighter and greener

A refurbished housing development is benefiting from an aesthetic, energy-efficient exterior thanks to a Sto external wall insulation system.

Freefoam awarded EcoVadis Silver medal for sustainability

Freefoam Building Products has achieved the EcoVadis Silver medal in recognition of the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

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.

Wraptite® airtightness protection selected for Northampton school for boys

The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its airtight benefits to be used on a Northampton School for Boys Multi-Academy Trust.

Improving fire safety through early specification

"Transparency, clear documentation and early engagement with the manufacturer will deliver the level of accuracy needed to ensure passive fire protection is specified correctly at the earliest stage to support timely project delivery and fire safety excellence." - Craig Abbott of FSi.

Resident engagement is more than a code of practice for remediation

Mairead Haughey, compliance manager at Anamore, addresses the Cladding Safety Scheme’s emphasis on the residential impact of remediation and how it is good practice to provide sufficient communication streams with residents when working on a building’s exterior.

How offsite construction supports passive fire protection efficiency

Liam Blears, head of facades at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, discusses how offsite construction methods can optimise cavity barrier installation in new buildings.

Southern Sheeting announces partnership with Millboard

Southern Sheeting has revealed a new partnership with composite cladding manufacturer Millboard to supply their Envello cladding range.

FSi Promat introduces specification packs to support early passive fire protection...

FSi Promat has released specialist specification packs to help architects, fire engineers and specifiers select the correct fire stopping solutions for building projects at the earliest stage in the design.

Wraptite® protection chosen for Isle of Man seafront property

The Wraptite external air barrier system from A. Proctor Group has been selected as part of the façade upgrade to a sea-facing property on the Isle of Man and will ensure energy efficiency and protection from the elements.