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Discover the latest articles on current topics and trends in the construction industry from all over Europe.

But first, fire stopping

To save time and money on costly retrofits, fire stopping should be considered during the specification stage of a project, once the layout of rooms, service penetrations and fire escapes are outlined.

But first, Fire Stopping

Coping with heat in construction

Sealing, cladding and bonding

Hot, humid weather can impact construction as much as cold conditions, so using materials suited to warmer climates is essential. This series shares tips on choosing the right solutions, with Part 1 focusing on sealing, cladding, and bonding for summer use.

Coping with heat in construction: Sealing, cladding and bonding

Coping with heat in construction

Failproof flooring solutions

Heat can complicate flooring installation by speeding up curing, increasing fluidity, and clogging tools, while also requiring systems that can withstand extreme temperatures in areas like oven rooms; this article outlines suitable solutions.

Coping with heat in construction: Failproof flooring solutions

Coping with heat in construction

Turning up the heat on fire protection

This series has covered sealing, bonding, and flooring solutions for hot conditions; here, we focus on fire protection products designed to keep buildings and occupants safe in extreme heat situations.

Coping with heat in construction: Turning up the heat on fire protection

Coping with heat in construction

Building for efficiency

If starting a project from scratch, considering the building materials that are used could greatly affect the efficiency, life cycle and sustainability of a construction.

Coping with heat in construction: Building for efficiency

Coping with heat in construction

Protecting constructions from the outside

An extremely effective method of insulating buildings, EWI systems are based on a simple premise…insulation is more cost effective when placed on the exterior of a building.

Coping with heat in construction: Protecting constructions from the outside

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

Fire Stopping for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants

In environments where operational continuity, cleanroom integrity, and occupant safety are essential, preventing the spread of fire, heat and smoke through the building structure is vital.

Fire Stopping for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

Flooring for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants

Explore key flooring requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, including hygiene, chemical resistance, durability, anti-static performance and safety across cleanrooms, production areas and warehouse environments.

Flooring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

The Importance of Joint Sealing in Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms

Discover why effective joint sealing is essential for maintaining contamination control, HVAC performance, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

Joint Sealing in Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms