The BSI’s recent update of the domestic fire detection and alarm system standard, specifically Part 6 of BS 5839, outlines the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties. Here Ian Ballinger, Certification Manager for FireAngel, outlines the key updates for professionals.

Nigel Morrey, Technical Director at Etex Building Performance, discusses the need for cultural change in the industry to deliver safer homes.

The multi-million-pound refurbishment of an iconic memorial in New York required design, specification and application expertise. Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains the process.

A new storage building for collections and records in the care of Imperial War Museums (IWM) is now ready for use, following the completion of an innovative design and build process led by project manager Fraser Randall, architect firm Architype and contractor group, Fabrite.

BDG architecture + design developed a thoughtful design to reinvigorate a 7130m2 modernist building ‘The Garage’, Lisbon for creative transformation company WPP.