Why breaking away from tested specification can prove fatal for building owners
Stuart Brown, Development Director for building envelope specialist, CA Group, discusses the role of specification and why deviating from a tried and tested model can prove fatal for building owners.
Architectural glass and glazing from C.R. Laurence
Founded in 1981, Euroclad has taken huge strides over the last 35 years, consistently investing in people and technology to satisfy customer needs. Euroclad’s metal roof and wall products provide exceptional acoustic and thermal performance for the life of a building; utilising products that are sustainably credible to deliver high performance, cost-effective solutions.
High performance cladding systems from Euroclad
Founded in 1981, Euroclad has taken huge strides over the last 35 years, consistently investing in people and technology to satisfy customer needs. Euroclad’s metal roof and wall products provide exceptional acoustic and thermal performance for the life of a building; utilising products that are sustainably credible to deliver high performance, cost-effective solutions.
As part of Specification Spotlight, FC&A pays tribute to Schlüter-Systems
Schlüter-Systems doesn’t just supply market-leading, innovative systems and solutions for tile and stone, its technical support and specification team is second to none.
The ultimate specification guide to Westbury Joinery
Westbury Windows & Joinery is a UK-based specialist in timber windows and doors. From timber sash windows, timber casements and timber doors, the company produces made-to-order products for both new build and refurbishment projects.
FC&A showcases a comprehensive guide to Armstrong Ceilings
A wide variety of ceiling systems from Armstrong have proved just the tonic for a ground-breaking new medical research centre.
Energy efficient underfloor heating from Schluter Systems
Here Schlüter-Systems explains how to specify a lasting, energy efficient underfloor heating system that is quick to install.
Yeoman Shield gives a helping hand
Bradford Royal Infirmary – part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and serving a population of 500,000 people – was the first to take delivery of products from Yeoman Shield’s new range of Guardian Handrails.
Canal Engineering: Connecting people and office space
With a long standing relationship in place and a portfolio of prestigious commercial office staircases, CANAL was the premium choice for the new Modus Group offices situated in Central London, up The Shard.
AluK Group: A new dimension
The AluK Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of a range of aluminium building systems, combining years of experience in the development of innovative solutions that improve our living and working environments – most recently, at the Grade II listed former Central Library building of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.