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Turning every home, office and business into a virtual power station

Plans to turn every home, office and business into virtual power stations have been announced by Ecolution Group Britain’s fastest-growing supplier of renewable, energy solutions. The launch, supported by an invitation to everyone in the UK and Ireland to #JointheEcolution, is part of a ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 23rd, 2018

Passive fire protection saves lives, assets and buildings

Architects’ love of curtain wall cladding for its flexibility, durability and weather resistance has led to it being the external skin of choice for high-rise buildings across the globe. These external finishes are generally constructions of aluminium and glass, and whilst they are ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 20th, 2018

The positive effect of daylight in schools

Good quality daylight is a must for all schools and is widely recognised as one of the best ways to improve the happiness and wellbeing of building occupants. It can not only maximise student performance and productivity, but also help lower a building’s energy use. While natural lighting ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 18th, 2018

Roofing times change but the future holds no fears

The roofing industry has undergone huge changes over the past decade, writes Shay Casey, Senior Sales Manager at Sika-Trocal. Technology has inspired its growth, with specification and design innovation keeping step with dynamic project visions. BIM modelling, digital presentations and ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 16th, 2018

Sprinklers - Do they really work? Er YES!

Sprinklers do not work. It’s a statement that I have just read and I find myself asking myself ‘really – has someone just said that writes Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance?’ With all of the evidence about how effective sprinklers are in controlling and ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 10th, 2018

The beacon of ceiling design

The introduction of SAS International’s new integrated lighting portfolio will change the terrain of ceiling design. Leading experts in the design and manufacture of metal ceilings, SAS’ commercial office systems offer seamless lighting integration with high performance acoustic ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 9th, 2018

What are the advances into colour technology

Thanks to innovation in external paints and renders, a building’s façade can be as attractive as it is well protected. Ben Warren, Managing Director at Baumit; the leading building manufacturer of EWI paints and products, considers how the work of researchers and designers has improved ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 6th, 2018

One stop floor installation solution

Floor installation in large commercial and industrial premises can be an extremely arduous challenge. Coordinating the project’s various elements such as specification, installation and aftercare requirements - not to mention obtaining a guarantee of the flooring system’s long-term ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 5th, 2018

Will Blockchain technology revolutionise the supply chain?

The much-hyped blockchain technology may well not have reached full maturity but this emerging technology has potential to revolutionise the built environment, and for the companies that adopt this technology it has already added tens of millions of pounds to their market value. In an industry ...

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Colin Felton Posted on July 3rd, 2018

The science of air distribution in occupied spaces

What is airflow and how does it work? Do we really understand the mechanics behind air-distribution systems? Ventilation and harmful particles are key issues in cleanrooms and controlled environments. If a building does not contain a sophisticated air-distribution system to eliminate these ...

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Colin Felton Posted on June 29th, 2018