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.

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.

ESW achieves “massive’ improvement in heat retention, comfort & aesthetic at...

Mapei's Mapetherm Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation system has been installed as part of a Bristol City Leap pilot retrofits scheme. 

Marley Eternit’s profiled sheeting gives modern twist to traditional project

Profile 6 specified for its ability to blend with local architecture and provide high performance

Delvemade coating prevents static build up on metal roofs

New Delcote ASC has been shown in tests to help prevent the build-up of static

Catnic roofing creates contrast for old farm extension

125-year old farm building is juxtaposed with Catnic standing seam roofing system

Cladding with Confidence

APL cladding can now be specified with the ‘utmost confidence’ due to the ‘Cladshield’ 25-year guarantee

New year, new products

Freefoam launched two new products

Create your ‘ideal home’ with X-Wood cladding

Freefoam Building Products has announced another collaboration with the Ideal Home Show and Off Site Factory Homes. Working with the designers of this year’s show Freefoam X-Wood Urban cladding has been used on the show home – the focal point of the whole show.

The people behind the product

Freefoam launches three new videos to showcase its people