Why ventilation matters and how a rainscreen cladding system works Specifying rainscreen cladding is a perpetual challenge for architects, balancing aesthetic goals, functional performance and regulatory compliance. Cedral’s latest RIBA accredited CPD presentation “Ventilated Fibre Cement Rainscreen Cladding: Design Principles and... View Article

Malleable iron fittings are a type of durable threaded pipe connector designed for the high-pressure transportation of water, gas, oil, steam and air. Malleable iron pipe fittings are used in a wide variety of applications including plumbing, heating and gas... View Article

The goal of the Timber in Construction Roadmap (TCR) is to support a cultural shift in UK housebuilding, and the rationale behind it is clear. Successive governments have agreed on 2050 as the target date by which the UK will... View Article

In mission-critical buildings, weatherproofing plays an important role in preventing unplanned downtime and reducing risk. Whether it’s a data centre, hospital, telecommunication hub or another building where continuity of service is essential, the building envelope must effectively protect the structure... View Article

Reduce embodied carbon without redesigning your project. Discover how Milbank Concrete Products’ new Ultra Low Carbon Hollowcore delivers almost 60% less cement while maintaining the proven structural performance you trust. Reducing embodied carbon has become one of the biggest challenges... View Article