Revitalising ageing roofs through innovative renewal techniques offers a sustainable solution that extends building lifespans, reduces waste, and minimises environmental impact in the construction industry.

You would have heard the sayings 'designed to a budget' and 'built to a price', both of which have negative connotations, but surely being 'cost informed' will lead to better design outcomes.

There are a range of approaches to how a low-pitched roof can be designed, it could include an internal gutter and/or drain into a rainwater head and the lowest point, or through a traditional roof drain outlet. 

New industry research using Certified Builders house designs has shown that the cost of the new H1 building regulations is far lower than has been reported.

Like many long-lasting, tried and tested materials, mastic asphalt is being re-imagined, modified and re-examined as a highly relevant building solution for today. 

Engineered laminated timber — beware of short term protection that leads to longer term pain.

LBP Skills Maintenance, August 2024 — for all LBPs | The Government has announced there will be a public consultation in the coming months on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections.

LBP Skills Maintenance, August 2024 — for all LBPs | Undertaking supervision is an important role and it is important all LBPs consider the practical and legal implications of performing this function.

This month I look at how we can raise our game when designing townhouse facades + we have a new round of the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz. 

Green Roofs are a complex system that requires careful consideration of multiple factors, including weight, water retention, and the type of vegetation.