The role of high-performance foam sealing tapes in MMC
Peter Thompson, General Manager UK of ISO-CHEMIE, considers the role of high-performance foam sealing tapes used to drive faster installation in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Why laser scanning with dimensional control is a powerful solution
3D laser scanning and CAD modelling offer an important resource for design and construction teams. Where complex geometries are involved, more traditional techniques such as dimensional control may be more appropriate advises Peter Field, Managing Director of Warner Surveys.
Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness
Fintan Wallace from Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness in ensuring a roof build-up delivers its designed thermal performance.
How PU can be used in Passive House projects
Passive House principles have been adopted and proven across Europe and are increasingly being employed in the UK to deliver buildings that are energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time.
Is an airtight seal just an airtight seal?
Peter Thompson, General Manager of ISO-CHEMIE UK, provides an insight into the trade-off between airtightness and ventilation in sealing products.
Flexcrete Technologies looks at effective waterproofing for basements
Chris Lloyd, Director of Flexcrete Technologies, discusses the most effective and cost-efficient waterproofing for basements.
Hot works: the risks and alternatives
Steve Cookson, Technical Services Manager at Sika Liquid Plastics, discusses the importance of prioritising health and safety during roof refurbishment schemes by considering alternatives to hot works.
Advanced facade solutions from Alumasc
At the forefront of industry research and development, a leading UK based manufacturer and supplier of premium building products, Alumasc Facade Systems, constantly strives to innovate – developing its range of facade solutions.
CMS ensures optimum natural light
CMS Window Systems has completed the design, manufacture and installation of high performance aluminium windows for a stunning new purpose built office facility which forms part of Glasgow’s new £842m Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The merits of open cell vs closed cell polyurethane foam
The application of closed cell polyurethane foams for building insulation has been around for over 30 years, but recently the availability of an open cell option has come onto the market. Architects, specifiers and building consultants may well be confused as to the merits of these different systems.
