Knauf Insulation launches ‘gateway-ready’ rainscreen cavity systems

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk rainscreen cavity systems, designed to simplify specification and support compliance in cladding and masonry facades. The post Knauf Insulation launches ‘gateway-ready’ rainscreen cavity systems appeared first on Construction Management.

Member publishes children’s book on dementia

Ben Levey, a member of CIOB and project manager at A2O Facades, has self-published a book about dementia for children. The post Member publishes children’s book on dementia appeared first on Construction Management.

Dealing with combustible cladding down under

Flammable facades are not just a feature of UK buildings. Rod Sweet reports from Sydney on Australia’s approach to cladding remediation. The post Dealing with combustible cladding down under appeared first on Construction Management.

Cladding removal firm fined £240,000 for making Liverpool housing block ‘more dangerous’

Green Facades pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court to breaching safety regulations following HSE visit

Firm fined £240,000 after dangerous cladding found in Liverpool

Green Facades Limited have been fined £240,000 for failing to remove dangerous cladding at The Circle building in Liverpool. The post Firm fined £240,000 after dangerous cladding found in Liverpool appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

WSJ - Aluminium Prices Soar, Hurting Industries

Even with prices of the metal rising, the cost of producing the energy-intensive aluminum can’t keep up, driving a wave of closures that is exacerbating a shortfall in supplies. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Wallace tells WSJ What’s News host Luke Vargas how this is creating another pinch point for industries such as auto manufacturing

SCHÜCO | How to install SCHÜCO facades

An animation video by Schuco of the key component installations for unitised facades, stick facade, and rainscreens. Shows brackets, gaskets, fins, etc. Also considers installation equipment and techniques

What is the solution to the contraction in the PI insurance market for design especially of cladding / facades?