Tall: The Design and Construction of High-Rise Architecture — a new textbook by Guy Marriage which has recently won an international award and is gaining acclaim from reviewers for its accessible and engaging style. 

What causes structural glass failure? In this month's blog post, I look at the properties and behaviour of glass. 

This article provides an overview of adhesive technology and the key properties of adhesive tapes typically used in construction.

A look at the first reading of The Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill in parliament which took place in May 2020. 

Designing ventilated cold roofs or airtight warm roofs without careful attention to risks of condensation can compromise the whole building fabric and integrity. 

There are mainly three types of glass; annealed glass, heat-strengthened glass and toughened glass. Here's a look at how we can expect each to perform. 

‘Shovel-Ready’ is the adjective of the moment, but is it to be a 2019 descriptor or a 2021 descriptor? This will be important in 20 years time when the decisions about to be made will be well cemented in.

On Tuesday 12 May, David Kelly (Master Builders, Construction Industry Council) and Johnny Calley (Master Builders, Calley Homes) returned to provide an update on building site standards and protocols as we move into Level 2. 

Windows form an important barrier and connection between the wide outside world and the cosy private environment of the building’s occupants. As the weakest point, attempts have been taken by industry to address the thermal vulnerability of this necessary building element.

The new aquatic centre was the pride of the council — a shimmering new facility that was meant to keep active people healthy and provide a safe place for kids. But the new council owners noticed odd things about the building as soon as they turned the systems on.