Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fire rated connection box (plenum).
Sapphire Balconies has successfully met the challenge of balancing striking architectural design with practical construction solutions for 101 Cleveland Street, a prestigious residential development located in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia.
As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose sight of the need for maintaining quality, regulatory and environmental standards.
Early engagement between Peter Brett Associates, PRP Architects, and Berkeley Homes ensured that Sapphire could supply balconies that reflected the architectural vision and historical significance of the Huntley Wharf site.
Paul Thompson, Head of Specification & Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, discusses how architects are under greater pressure than ever to ensure specifications meet fire safety certifications, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance.
A significant redevelopment project at a specialist mental health hospital in Nottinghamshire is nearing a successful completion, with two of FIREFLY’s versatile and fully certified systems being employed by one of the manufacturer’s approved contractors installing the lightweight, but high performing fire barriers, to protect the ceiling spaces.
The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has announced its plans to bring a carbon-negative building board to the construction industry.
voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Well known for both product innovation and its responsive customer support, Marmox UK Ltd launched its revamped website on June 3rd to further enhance its offering to the market.
Changes to the fire regulations across the UK and the challenge of showing compliance with them, is motivating a growing number of construction professionals to book a place on FIREFLY®’s highly informative CPD seminar.
