• Compounding the issue

    Eric Moussiaux, Vice President Technology at Exel Composites, explains how fire considerations influence composite design.
  • Breezing through

    Matthew Woodhams, Technical Specification Manager at Baumit, looks at why breathable external wall insulation (EWI) offers important benefits for buildings constructed with solid walls.
  • Keeping Tabs

    Franz Huelle, Technical Manager for Building Solutions at REHAU, explains how new technology is helping maximise energy efficiency and keep buildings cool.
  • A new hope

    A Remagin-hosted roundtable discussing the challenges and opportunities of MMC and off-site construction places faith in the next generation.
  • Firm Foundations

    A foundation’s stability can be compromised by water, natural disasters or perhaps just time – Geobond explores common ground stabilisation and repair techniques in modern construction.
  • Brave new world

    Modern methods of construction (MMC) have the potential to deliver incredible benefits, but first must prove themselves safe and compliant. Matt Lamy investigates.
  • Limiting Heat Loss

    Insulation specialist Actis and the Structural Timber Association (STA) have created a technical document to help architects, engineers and builders comply with more stringent building regulations, as well as how to minimise heat loss at junctions, otherwise known as linear thermal bridges.
  • RAAC Funding

    The Manufacturing Technology Centre has secured £3m from Innovate UK to research reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
  • The Leaning Tower of Bologna

    A medieval tower in the Italian city of Bologna that leans by as much as its famous counterpart in Pisa has been sealed off over fears it may collapse.
  • CABE LIVE: Day two round-up

    Last month, from 5-6 December, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition. Here's a round-up of the second day of speakers.
  • Cross UK Report 1195

    Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1195: Overloading a portal frame with suspended services
  • CABE LIVE lands in London

    Earlier this month, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition at London’s ExCel.
  • Against the grain

    Andrew Pitman, Senior Principal Technical Consultant from BM TRADA, says it’s vital to understand the relationship between timber and water and how to account for these factors in building design and construction
  • In the mix

    The circular economy of cement could be worth €110bn by 2050, says a report from McKinsey & Company.
  • Low-carbon concrete

    Sustainable technology firm Recycl8 has successfully carried out the first industry pour of its low-carbon sustainable R8 Mix concrete made with recycled materials, in partnership with Breedon Group.