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Information - BuildingCPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap
Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended
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Information - BuildingCPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes
This module – sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK – will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures
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FeaturesMarshalls first Lunar Case Study at Memoria Memorial Park and Crematorium, Doncaster
Discover solace at Memoria Memorial Park, where Marshalls’ sustainable paving meets compassionate design
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NewsGilbert-Ash launches ‘Make Your Mark’ campaign to attract industry’s finest
Michael Fegan proud to have played a role in biggest ever refurbishment of National Portrait Gallery
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Information - BuildingCPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants
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Information - BuildingCPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability
Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment
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Information - BuildingCPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design
Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste
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FeaturesThree critical factors for successful digital transformation in construction
Adopting digital technologies can help firms to be more efficient and profitable, writes Kris Lengieza, Global Technology Evangelist at Procore Technologies
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CommentHome truths: why the way we manage our housing assets isn’t working
Building homes is only one part of the housing problem. Another urgent question we must answer is - how well are we managing our existing housing stock, and are we building new homes to last?
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In partnershipAge-inclusive design principles: Pioneering a new standard for later living
Groundbreaking findings and 18 design principles emerge at pivotal time for later living housing
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 28: Market update and guidance on meeting embodied carbon targets
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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FeaturesThe upkeep challenges of the UK’s social housing
Industry experts gathered to discuss how to tackle the challenges of remediating, upgrading and maintaining the UK’s social housing stock, at a recent roundtable hosted by Building, Housing Today and JLA
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Information - BuildingCPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations
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FeaturesVentilated aluminium wall cladding for data centres
To protect servers from overheating and maintaining the architectural integrity of the building and its surroundings are integral to consider
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Information - BuildingCPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation
Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for terrorist organisations. This module – sponsored by Marshalls – will explore designing for security and the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks
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FeaturesBeyond the surface: An examination of building envelopes through architectural case studies
Building, in conjunction with Carlisle, hosted a CPD-accredited event exploring choices influencing the design and delivery of building exteriors
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CommentLocal strengths, national growth: the case for place-led growth in the UK
We’ve got to start now. And if we get tied up in bureaucracy, we won’t build anything, writes John Rayson, director northern transformation programme, AtkinsRéalis
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FeaturesIn an age of regulatory change, can precast concrete columns and precast staircases revolutionise the construction sector?
Lee Cowen, managing director of Milbank Concrete Products, explores how innovations in precast concrete columns and stairs are transforming how the construction industry operates
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Information - BuildingCPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them
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FeaturesHow the Building Safety Act can empower warranty’s role as a de-risking partner
The Building Safety Act’s gateway system offers developers a chance to minimise expensive, time-consuming redesigns by consulting with warranty providers during the design stage of complex projects. The gateway system will require that building plans are submitted to the Building Safety Regulator at early stages, and the regulator will then ...