Thermal Mass the Key to Healthy and Sustainable New Housing 02 Nov 2018 The budget announced a further investment, creating a 5.5billion Housing Infrastructure Fund to support the building of 650,000 new homes. The Concrete Centre is calling for joined up thinking that responds to proven research from Government bodies and beyond to ensure that performance and quality are criteria for securing funding.
Better Built in Blockwork 07 Oct 2018 Better Built in Blockwork is a campaign by Modern Masonry to provide practical guidance on the characteristics, performance and benefits of masonry construction. Modern Masonry are committed to Better Built Housing and this campaign is part of our contribution to achieving high performance, resilient homes for the UK.
Modern Masonry at UK Construction Week 28 Sep 2018 Modern Masonry are partnering with The Concrete Centre and UK Construction Week to provide the Better Built Housing Hub, part of the Build Show. This new feature developed by The Concrete Centre and Modern Masonry includes a seminar theatre and exhibits. Come and visit Modern Masonry on stand B252.
Masonry does not burn Watch our new video if you want more proofThe merits of building in non-combustible materials such as masonry are self evident to most...
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.