The Importance of Sustainable Building Maintenance for Green Buildings and Beyond

As sustainability becomes more important for the future of buildings and built environments in general, this needs to go beyond building and design. Sustainable building

Why is timely leak detection critical in mitigating risks and protecting your roof?

Leaks are one of the most common yet frequently ignored signs arising as a direct result of poor roof and facade maintenance systems. Since leaks

Preventative maintenance checklist to protect your hotel’s building envelope

Hotels experience some of the highest foot traffic of any business. The constant use of facilities and the comings and goings of guests and staff

How does a condition survey help in assessing the performance of a roof?

Your roof has a minor leak, but it isn’t causing any apparent damage – or is it? Leaks are one of the most common yet

Non destructive leak investigations and smooth running of hotel operations

With surging demands and the hospitality industry returning to normalcy, the hotels in the UK will need to ensure they have maximum occupancy capability. From

Defining the role of façades in developing a greener future

With the worsening global climatic situation, achieving carbon neutrality has become a goal which the various stakeholders, including architects, environmental firms and the government are

Why roof and façade inspections are important

With the onset of inclement weather during the winter period, it is essential to inspect and assess the existing condition of your building. For the

The importance of conserving Britain’s architectural heritage

The UK is home to some of the world’s best architecture, and we don’t just mean modern buildings. There are many stunning examples of architecture

What are the major causes of brick damage and decay?

Deterioration and decay of bricks is a major potential concern for the safety of integrity of a building. The older the building is, the more

The impact of academic building design on student productivity

With the evolution of education methodology and a sharper focus on holistic methods of learning, the quality of academic building design is no longer a

Why should we preserve historic listed buildings?

The welcome news that London’s Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register is another reminder of

Important considerations on how to make a building restoration project more sustainable

Building restoration is arguably the most sustainable construction process for several reasons. It extends the building life by giving it a new purpose, reduces material