All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 6
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NewsReady for Zero: Evidence to inform the 2025 Future Homes Standard
The Future Homes Hub investigated how we can build zero carbon ready homes at the scale needed to guide the Government as it looks to implement its 2025 Future Homes Standard
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In FocusHave you got FIT Show’s 10th year anniversary event in your diary?
Make sure not to miss this huge event on the calendar
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CPDCPD 03 2023: Understanding fire stopping and liability
This CPD module, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explores the importance of designing for effective compartmentation and the legal liability regarding the provision of fire protection
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CPDCPD 02 2023: Sustainable steelwork procurement
This CPD, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines the central role sustainability plays in procurement strategies and explains the key recommendations for procuring sustainable structural steelwork
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In FocusAn MMC solution in masonry
Build homes quickly but don’t compromise on performance, says Frank Brittain, Building Solutions Manager at H+H UK
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CPDCPD 01 2023: Waterproofing techniques
This CPD sponsored by RIW explains the latest requirements on waterproofing structures such as basements as provided in the updated British Standard, BS 8102: 2022
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CommentWhat Gove’s Responsible Actors scheme is likely to mean for building safety
The housing secretary has given housebuilders six weeks to sign a remediation contract or be blocked from trading. Charis Beverton and Bora Mina look at the legal questions this raises.
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CPDCPD 16 2022: Ensuring social housing windows are fit for purpose
This Eurocell sponsored CPD examines the specification options for refurbishing or replacing window units in social housing alongside the best practice methodologies for ensuring they are fit for purpose. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.
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CPDCPD 15 2022: Utilising value engineering
This CPD module, sponsored by Eurocell, will explore the scope of value engineering, its application and how utilisation can benefit a production process. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.
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CPDCPD 14 2022: Incorporating biophilia and biodiversity
This CPD sponsored by TG Escapes Modular Eco-Buildings explains the issues around biodiversity and how buildings can help restore an environmental balance by including biophilic features. Deadline for completion Friday 13 January 2023.
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CPDCPD 13 2022: Designing acoustics for learning environments
This CPD sponsored by ROCKWOOL examines the issues around acoustic performance in schools, sets out the relevant regulations and standards, and explains some of the solutions available. Deadline for completion Friday 30 December 2022.
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CPDCPD 12 2022: Movement in brickwork
This CPD sponsored by Vandersanden explores the benefits of specifying clay brick, alongside the types and causes of movement in brickwork and how to design to accommodate movement. Deadline for completion Friday 23 December 2022.
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CPDCPD 11 2022: Rainscreen insulation and cladding retrofit
This CPD sponsored by Rockwool explains how rainscreen cladding can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to upgrade a building, and the specification factors to consider. Deadline for completion Friday 28 October 2022.
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CPDCPD 10 2022: Specifying roof cover boards
This CPD, sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, looks at how roof cover boards are used in flat roofs, between the outer waterproofing layer and the insulation layer.
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CPDCPD 9 2022: Fire safety, digitalisation and the golden thread
Disasters such as Grenfell have cast a spotlight on fire safety in buildings, especially residentialdevelopments. As the government tightens up legislation, what role can digitalisation play inimproving fire safety? This CPD, sponsored by PlanRadar, sets out the options.
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In FocusOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It’s important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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CommentWhy development rivalry among HAs could be limiting offsite construction
Too many housing associations are reluctant to share information with development ‘rivals’ but trust and co-operation is vital to make MMC widespread in affordable housing, writes Jake Snell
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CommentStronger accessibility rules for new homes are welcome but we must go further
The changes to building regulations announced last week may prove significant, but any exemptions must be limited and there is still more for government to do, writes Holly Holder
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NewsDLUHC to raise minimum accessibility standard for new homes
Rules around accessibility to be strengthened following consultation