Floors, walls and ceilings play a key part in the overall performance of a building. With a vast surface area, these surfaces are often exposed for all to see therefore must deliver aesthetically as well as meet strict requirements demanded by Building Regulations and the client.

In this dedicated supplement, FC&A has combined a whole host of projects where the application of these systems has delivered outstanding results in spite of challenges. You can also find tips on avoiding the acoustic pitfalls when designing commercial or public buildings and specifying moveable partitioning systems.

We hope you enjoy this special focus. For further information about any of our contributors or if you wish to comment on a particular issue addressed within this edition, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the usual email./p>