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Passive Fire Protection in CLT Construction

Plumbing or electrical services that penetrate a CLT panel result in a hole in the fire cell for the service to pass through. The hole for the pipe or cables needs to have a PFP product applied to it to prevent the spread of fire beyond that fire cell.

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22 April 2024
27 November 2023

What Makes Good Medium Density Design?

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This month I look at a winning MDH project and share a controversial idea that only those who live in MDH should be able to design MDH + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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27 November 2023

Why is it Being Reported that New Terrace Housing is Overheating in Summer?

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When it is being reported that Terrace Housing has overheating problems, is it just the direct experience of individuals in particular buildings who don’t recall all the Terraces which are not a problem, or is there a trend with current materials and regulations which are not as appropriate as they could be?

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27 November 2023

Could the Latest Pulse Report be the Perfect Stocking Filler?

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Next year will be the biggest election year in history. 2bn people in more than 70 countries go to the polls in 2024, starting with Taiwan in January through to the US presidential election in November. And the one thing that will likely dominate in all of them? The economy.

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27 November 2023

Ballast Roofs: An Alternative to Green Roofs

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A ballast roof or brown roof is created when a roofing membrane has a layer of gravel, pebbles, or stones added as the finished layer.

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27 November 2023

Waste Water Management in Production Facilities

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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.

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30 October 2023

Supporting Our Youngest and Brightest

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If we don’t support a younger, less experienced workforce, do we risk reducing the efficiency and quality of our built environment?

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30 October 2023

Meet the EBOSS Manufacturers Leading the Industry Forward in a Revolutionary Project

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In this guest post by the team at Tricia Love Consultants, we share an exciting update on the first Landscape and Infrastructure project in the world to receive Living Building Challenge vs4.0 Petal Certification.

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30 October 2023

Plasterboard Possibilities for Medium Density Builds

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This month I discuss plasterboard + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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30 October 2023

Why Clear Specification Sheets are Essential for Effective Paint Projects

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

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30 October 2023

Tips for BPIR and Families of Products

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A common question for manufacturers and importers of building products is when and how to batch BPIR information for product families or ranges. Here's a guide to help you manage these complexities.

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