The Aircrete Products Association: COVID-19 Industry Position 30 Mar 2020 As a result of the guidance provided by the Government and Public Health England, all APA members will cease Aircrete product production as soon and as safely as possible while continuing to review the situation to act accordingly.
Event Reminder: NHBC Building For Tomorrow Roadshows 2020 Start Next Week! 18 Feb 2020 UPDATED 16/03/2020: due to ongoing COVID-19 situation NHBC have cancelled the remaining Build For Tomorrow Roadshows. Go to www.nhbc.co.uk for more information. Modern Masonry will be providing a seminar session at all 8 NHBC Building for Tomorrow 2020 events focusing on the possible effects and influence of Part L 2020 on Masonry homes and what homes could look like following The Future Homes Standard, Part L, SAP 11 and the National Design Plan.
British Precast Appoints Christopher Stanley 19 Mar 2019 British Precast, the trade association for the UK precast concrete industry, has appointed Christopher Stanley as its new Housing Manager.
Construction Details An important aspect of building performance is the detailing of construction elements and the junctions between them. Help is available for U-values, thermal bridging at junctions, fire compartmentation and acoustic separation. In many cases, a single detail may be required to satisfy a combination of these needs.