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In FocusInsulation for life: Maximising housing stock performance
Paul Barrett, head of product management at Rockwool UK, outlines how housing providers can improve their homes’ energy, fire safety and acoustic performance
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In FocusHousing block uses ROCKWOOL non-combustible insulation for recladding
Dan Court is a U-shaped seven storey building containing 138 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in Wembley, London. Following the ban on combustible materials in the external walls of relevant buildings over 18m[1] in England which came into force in 2018, Catalyst Housing appointed Higgins Partnerships to undertake the reclad ...
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In FocusRecladding: ROCKWOOL supports Streamlight Tower
Façade systems, and especially the cladding of high-rise buildings, have been, and continue to be, the topic of increased discussion and scrutiny in the construction industry and beyond. Due to recent changes in building regulations, the main driver for recladding projects has been the improvement of fire performance, although new, ...
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In FocusBuilding regulations: Change is the only constant
No matter what kind of construction or building trades you’re involved in, there are undoubtedly piles and piles of regulations and legislation that dictate how you work, what you do, and how you respond when something goes wrong. Let’s take a closer look at why we have building regulations, how ...
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In FocusHow to build heat pump ready homes
James Hulbert, Head of Housing and Offsite for Knauf Insulation, discusses the growing use of heat pumps and what housebuilders can do to optimise their homes for the technology
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In FocusThe Hobbit House: A unique circular roof held up with MiTek’s Posi-Joist
Located in northern England, the unusual project is an entirely circular build complete with a circular front door and rounded windows
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In FocusPosi-Joist cassettes become a key component in energy house 2.0
Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 – a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an essential part of the home’s design which focuses on sustainability and accelerating us towards low carbon and net zero housing
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In FocusHave you got FIT Show’s 10th year anniversary event in your diary?
Make sure not to miss this huge event on the calendar
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In FocusAn MMC solution in masonry
Build homes quickly but don’t compromise on performance, says Frank Brittain, Building Solutions Manager at H+H UK
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In FocusUnderstanding and complying with Part L regulations
Milbank Concrete Products discusses what the regulations are, what they mean for firms, and how WarmFloor Pro contributes to meeting the regulations
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CommentHow to prepare safety cases for residential buildings
Adelard shares its approach to building safety case assurances
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In FocusMiTek helps zero carbon homes become a reality
West Carclaze is a case study on bringing zero carbon homes to life
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In FocusThe case for a dedicated Part L solution
Mike White, chief technology officer at Zutec, answers key questions around software to support compliance
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In FocusOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It’s important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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In FocusWarmFloor Pro – The sustainable, insulated alternative to beam and block flooring
WarmFloor Pro is ideal for both residential and commercial structural floor construction
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In FocusHousing shortages could prove a springboard for long-awaited planning reform
Catherine Kennedy, head of development and head of housing & regeneration for Property at Forbes Solicitors, considers whether housing shortages will accelerate planning reforms in 2022
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In FocusAfter a year of housing resilience and recovery, ‘risk’ is set to influence 2022 trends
Catherine Kennedy, head of development and head of housing and regeneration (property) at Forbes Solicitors, looks at what 2022 holds for the housing sector
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In FocusRoundtable: Striving for quality in housing
Standards in construction clearly need to be raised – so how can the industry go about improving quality, and how exactly do we define it?