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CPD 17 2026: Using XPS insulation below DPC level in cavity walls
Sponsored by PolyFoam XPS, this CPD module explores the principles behind using extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation in masonry cavity walls below damp-proof course (DPC) level, examining relevant Building Regulations guidance, detailing approaches and the role of thermal modelling in achieving robust building performance
CPD 16 2026: Fire safety and wall membranes: understanding their role in building performance
Sponsored by Glidevale Protect, UK producer of construction membranes, this CPD explores the role of membranes within wall construction, with a particular focus on fire performance and how it interacts with moisture management, airtightness and thermal performance
How construction can help heal the planet
Engineer and environmentalist Will Arnold explores how the built environment can move beyond reducing its environmental impact, examining the potential of material innovation, reuse and resource efficiency to create a more regenerative approach to construction
CPD 15 2026: Retrofitting solid-wall homes with insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module covers external wall insulation in the retrofit of solidwall homes – including the policy and funding landscape driving demand, and the fire safety and moisture-management requirements that govern material choice
Combining the benefits of modern slate technology with the look of natural slate: Why choose a Cedral roof
From easier installation and lighter structural loads to long-term durability and sustainability, fibre cement slates offer specifiers a versatile roofing solution designed to meet the demands of modern residential projects
How cladding can play a key role in passive cooling
For decades, UK homes have been designed to keep people warm. Today, the challenge is keeping them cool. Lisa Grosse, product and marketing lead at Cedral UK and Ireland, explains how fibre cement cladding can help reduce solar gain and improve year-round building performance
Colorcoat Prisma® from Tata Steel: more colours – greater possibilities
Durability and longevity are essential when it comes to the building envelope, but these must be achieved alongside design flexibility. This is where the newly refreshed and enhanced Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel range from Tata Steel can offer the solution, including the robust Textured version, which is ideal for roofing ...
When your ideas move fast, your technology needs to keep up
CAD, BIM, 3D modelling, rendering, collaboration platforms, video calls and client presentations – when so much work today runs through one device, business leaders can underestimate the drag on their team caused by tech that can’t keep pace. Choosing the right laptops can free up your team to do their ...
EJOT CROSSFIX drives higher facade performance, sustainability and smarter project delivery
As facade performance targets and construction efficiency increasingly top the agenda in projects, the importance of what sits behind the facade has never been more significant – especially the support structure
Why CCPI compliance is a non-negotiable for the construction industry
Chris Roughneen, technical sales manager at Ravago, explains why the firm is proud to be the first insulation manufacturer to have an entire XPS construction product range assessed as Code for Construction Product Information compliant
wienerberger launches new CPD course to help architects navigate Building Safety Act
Building materials manufacturer wienerberger has launched a new continuing professional development (CPD) course for architects to help practices better understand and navigate the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA)
From sustainability to regenerative design: how SJ Group is reimagining the future of cities
SJ Group CEO Sean Chiao explains why regenerative design and AI are redefining how cities are planned, built and operated — and how the built environment can deliver lasting value for people and the planet
The hidden cost of compliance: what the Building Safety Act means for architects
New research from wienerberger suggests the practical implications of the act are placing unprecedented pressure on architectural practices
Cladding at the forefront: the evolving landscape of residential building design
Lisa Grosse, brand manager at Cedral UK, highlights some of the key findings of its recent survey into architects’ attitudes to housing design and the use of cladding
Material Source Studio, Manchester – a new angle on ceiling design
Case study: how Zentia’s triangular tiles and ceiling system gave a unique fun-and-functional facelift to this meeting room in a busy built-enviroment hub
NEC Digital – transforming the future of collaborative contracting
NEC Contracts has launched NEC Digital, a new online contract drafting platform designed to transform how the construction industry approaches contract management. Rekha Thawrani OBE, Global Director at NEC Contracts, explains why the industry needs this digital transformation and how it will reshape collaborative contracting for the modern era
Raising the bar: How the government’s green paper will transform timber specification
Andrew Orriss explains how the UK government’s 2025 Construction Products Reform Green Paper will reshape timber specification – from risk-based regulation and strengthened certification to digital product data and sustainability reporting
Thermally modified wood – cladding material where performance meets aesthetics
Thermally modified wood blends durability, sustainability – and timeless design appeal
A stronger future in timber: Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood unite
Two of the UK’s most respected names in premium timber windows and doors are coming together under one trusted brand. The merger of Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood means a broader product range, deeper expertise and the same commitment to exceptional design, performance and service
Designing with timber from day one
If the UK is to meet its commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and reduce embodied carbon in construction, the industry must improve the sustainability credentials of the buildings it constructs