Sustainable Building Materials for UK Projects
The choice of materials is pivotal in any building project. The performance, life cycle and impact of materials used in a building project are critical. Sustainability is now a greater concern for most designers, contractors and clients as embodied energy or the carbon footprint of construction materials increase in significance. This paper provides information on […]
Why Wire Rope Matters More Than You Think
Take a stroll around any building site, any cargo terminal, or any industrial complex, and you will see it everywhere. You will not, however, necessarily notice it. This is because it is one of those ubiquitous items that, like the air we breathe, goes unnoticed. It is one of the unsung heroes that holds our […]
Thermowood Cladding Treatments for British Homes
What Makes Thermowood cladding Special? It sets itself apart from other timber cladding options suitable for British properties. The heat treatment process transforms the wood through thermal means instead of chemicals to produce a stable material which resists British weather conditions. Engineers from Finland created this wood treatment process during the previous decades. The process […]