In the event of a seismic event, will the specified passive fire treatment need to remain in place ready to work in the event of a fire? Or is the treatment designed to be repaired if it has cracked or moved in the event of a seismic event?

An introduction to Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) and some of the issues it helps to resolve. 

Comprehending mass timber structures — a foundation to a reliable passive fire solution, Part 1 of 3.

A commercial kitchen, or food production facility's success or failure will often hinge on the layout.

We have all heard the terms Fire Rated, Fire Resistant and Fire Retardant. But do they all mean the same thing? 

Plasterboard is typically required on site before plumbers, electricians, fire and HVAC contractors can begin to carry out their works, so what happens when you don’t have the plasterboard?

When looking across a paved area toward a drain it seems like a simple equation that surface water will be directed across this plane, through the channel and then be moved away to the stormwater. In fact, if this is a podium area or suspended slab with a habitable or dry space below, there is a lot more to consider.

TEEE membranes actively transport water vapour through molecular diffusion across the thickness of the TEEE film.

When treating service penetrations, the size of the aperture is an important part of firestopping and should be considered alongside the type of substrate and type of pipe or cable in order to select the best solution. 

The finishing touches will make the difference in modern tiled showers.