Common problems with tanking basements that will have no drainage (hydrostatic) once the building is complete can be mitigated by implementing well-planned dewatering techniques during construction. 

Compatible sealant, fixing and hardware are important for ensuring the safety and performance of structural glass. 

Planning ahead and installing an accessible flat roof can keep options open for creating additional living spaces in years to come. 

It is ironic that carbon dioxide is one of the solutions to lessen the climate crisis, whilst carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are one of the main causes of anthropogenic climate change.

Understanding the rules of glass selection for each application is key for achieving safe breakage and avoiding sudden collapse. 

Scott Base, New Zealand’s only Antarctic research station, constructed in the 1980s was found to have increasing points of failure in its passive fire protection.

The new 2020 Suspended Ceilings – Design and Installation Standard has been published. Potter Interior Systems discussed the changes with Matt Bishop, Founder and Managing Director of BVT Engineering.

Knowledge about the fundamentals of adhesion technology and about the loads that will actually be acting in practice is crucial in order to be able to carry out reliable project planning and testing.

What causes structural glass failure? In this month's blog post, I look at the properties and behaviour of glass. 

This article provides an overview of adhesive technology and the key properties of adhesive tapes typically used in construction.