Recent modelling by Jason Quinn of Sustainable Engineering found that improper glass choice and orientation could lead to over 33% increased risk of this specific house design overheating, as evidenced by the graph. What are some options that will reduce the risk of overheating from solar gain?

In this article we look at some of the elements included from Version 3.0 onwards of the Ministry of Education's Weathertightness Guidance document which would be deemed ‘above code’, and discuss the whys, hows and wheres of their practical application.

This is a question that often gets asked. There are a number of options, and your product selection will depend on a few factors.

In this second part in our series 'A Guide to Structural Actions on Internal Aluminium Partitions', we look at frame deflections and loads that need to be considered when specifying partitions. 

Part 1: Structural considerations for internal aluminium partitions.

When designing a compliant level threshold system we have to cover off all the requirements of Chapter 7.3.2.1 of E2/AS1.

Waste water in processing facilities such as factories for food and beverage production, or even commercial kitchens, can often present unique requirements on the drainage systems.

Simon Blincoe, the National Specification Manager at Dulux, explains why specification sheets are crucial for successful paint projects.

In a membrane roof design, the overflow should have the same cross-sectional capacity as the primary outlet and give an early conspicuous warning to the building occupier that maintenance is required. But what about the weeping overflow, or one that activates prematurely?

With at least five fatalities, the fire at Loafers Lodge puts the spotlight on the insufficient fire safety systems in our existing building stock. The unfortunate event has resurfaced a systemic problem: Insufficient passive fire protection in older, high occupancy buildings. In this article we want to discuss how a liquid passive fire system, that offers an immediate solution for upgrading buildings can also feed into a long-term solution, adding to resolve the underlying systemic issue.