Situated seven degrees west of the Greenwich Meridian, and exposed to some of the harshest weather conditions anywhere in the British Isles, the Hebrides present a challenging location for building projects, prompting a recently-established building company to adopt offsite construction technologies which make full use of the technical and environmental benefits of West Fraser’s […]
TG Escapes provide timber frame, net-zero buildings offering a highly flexible, bespoke, turnkey, architectural design and build solution to a wide range of customers. Biophilic design principles are combined with sustainable materials and the latest technology to create buildings that are beautiful, ergonomic and inspiring for their occupants whilst offering exceptional environmental integrity. One […]
Farrat’s Commercial Manager for STRUKTRA® Chris Lister discusses the role of structural thermal breaks in facades “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling […]
Capable of offsetting typically around 30% of the energy demands for water heating, solar thermal systems are ideal for organisations that rely on large amounts of domestic hot water (DHW). For the existing buildings, 80% of which are still expected to be in use by 2050, the application of solar thermal pre-heat is a […]
Timber construction is undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving both in quantity and quality. Today, timber structures are reaching unprecedented heights, towering as authentic skyscrapers, surpassing 20 stories and nearly 100 meters in height. At the heart of these timber giants, you’ll find Rothoblaas screws, pioneering this evolution with innovative solutions that were once unimaginable. […]
M-AR Offsite has partnered with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, to ensure all waste generated through its manufacturing and construction operations is reused or recycled. Through the partnership M-AR is refreshing its current waste management programme with the aim of diverting 100 per cent of its waste from landfill. The […]
Lindapter Hollo-Bolts are now independently Fire Rated for up to 120 minutes. As part of our continued commitment and investment in product development and testing Lindapter commissioned the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to independently fire test Lindapter Hollo-Bolts. Lindapter’s Hollo-Bolt Hexagonal Head is an expansion bolt that only requires access from one side of […]
With 15 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of steel framing systems, Frameclad has grown in strength and stature. Founder Mark Munns has been on a mission to recruit the best of the best to the business. A mission that has been very successful – with three high-profile new signings […]
GEZE UK celebrates 160 years with bubbles, bunting and balloons GEZE, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of innovative and modern door, window and safety technology has been celebrating 160 years in business across all of its subsidiaries around the world throughout 2023. At GEZE UK we invited all colleagues across our 8 offices […]
Offsite Home: ZenniHomes Utah is facing a major challenge when it comes to the cost of housing. Homeownership is becoming increasingly unattainable for average workers, and rising rents are making it difficult to find affordable apartments. This issue has been a point of contention in recent mayoral debates in Salt Lake City, and it has […]