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Article - 30 Nov 2008
In recent years, community, industry and regulatory attention has focused on reducing energy use in all its forms. New houses can achieve energy efficiency goals by good design and building in brick
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Article - 24 Nov 2006
This article is a guide to the different types of cement.
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News - 3 Sep 2007
Another year of imminent severe winter weather and hurricanes means now is the time for homeowners and housing contractors to prepare their homes. Consecutive years of treacherous weather have...
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Article - 27 Oct 2003
This Chapter gives guidance on meeting the Technical Requirements and recommendations for floor finishes, including integral insulation, screeds, ceramic, concrete and similar tiles, flexible sheet...
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Article - 10 Oct 2003
The Peabody Trust wanted an image that revealed and reflected the innovation of the modular technology incorporated in this five-storey block of 30 flats, and which minimised disruption on site for...
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Article - 26 Mar 2003
The careful measurement of the properties of materials and their behavior in fire is required for their effective and safe use.
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Article - 25 Mar 2003
The use of plastics and rubbers in building is increasing. Some applications such as pipes and gutters, roofing, cladding panels, anti-vibration mounts, sound insulation, thermal insulation and window...
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News - 3 Jun 2005
Save money and keep your cool this summer by saving energy. As part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) continuing outreach and education efforts, here are some easy, energy saving tips that are...
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Article - 17 Oct 2006
THis article discusses how the celcon flooring system is produced using the latest aircrete manufacturing technology.
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Article - 26 Mar 2003
Silica is one of the most abundant oxides in the earth's crust. It exists in 3 crystalline forms as well as amorphous forms.