Category Archives: Insights

Preventing Paving Wind Uplift on Balconies and Terraces

Balconies and terraces are desirable features of modern buildings, providing an outdoor space for relaxation...

Structural Fire Test on Luxura®️ range

Is the Luxura®️ Range Suitable for Emergency Escape Walkways? Luxura®️ is one of our most...

Implementation of the Fire Safety Regulations 2023 and the Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations 2023

Almost six years after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022...

Understanding the Retrofit Strategy for High-Rise Buildings

Retrofitting is an integrated approach that transforms the design, installation and customer care of the...

Considerations for Selecting Means of Escape Decking Solutions

In August last year, concerns about the use of wood-plastic composite decking for external, open-sided...

What to Consider When Specifying Roof Terraces

Rooftop terraces are great additions to any project. Especially for buildings in big cities, having...

Lunch and Learn: Essentials of Class A Decking

In order to help you understand the requirements for class A decking, we have created...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove and UK Developers nearing Deal to Resolve Building Safety Crisis

The Grenfell Tower fire, that took the lives of 72 people, highlighted the numerous fire...

Five Key Takeaways from the Spring Statement for the Construction Industry

Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently presented the Spring Statement at the House of Commons with various...

How to Maximise Budgets by Choosing the Right Products for your Project

The cost of materials in the construction industry has been on the rise since 2021....

The New Normal in the Construction Industry

Construction is one of the largest industries in the UK, accounting for about 7 percent...