The Building Envelope

As winter’s icy grip bites harder, the effective insulation and sealing of windows and doors is a priority, says Andy Swift, sales and…

For the offsite sector, the focus is not just on building efficiently but also building efficient and healthy buildings. To achieve…

Building design preferences are as prone to change across the decades as any other trend; but one element of construction that never…

What are lightweight metal roofing systems?

David Padmore, Sales Director at Metrotile explains more and…

-   Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend, South Wales

Many people have now heard of lightweight metal…

Revised standards and a new Government bill to better protect people living in social housing are putting a fresh onus on the correct…

In these difficult times, it’s important to look at your options when making a decision on which type of roof to use on new build or…

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When you’re looking for a roofing solution for social housing – for either new build or replacement roofs – you should take a closer…

by David Padmore, Sales Director, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing

Compared to pre-industrial times, average land temperatures have risen about 1.2 °C. By 2052, global temperatures will likely exceed pre-…

Recent reports have suggested that by 2025, the construction sector will be facing a shortage of an estimated 250,000 skilled labour…