Fire Protection System Installation Masonry Wall Systems 
Construction Enquirer
MAY 9, 2023
Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.
Specification Product Update
OCTOBER 12, 2023
AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has supplied wall cavity barriers and open state cavity barriers (OSCBs), along with technical support, for a ‘path-breaking’, 900-room student accommodation development at the University of West England Bristol’s Frenchay Campus. AIM’s products were supplied through SIG Manchester.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
All images courtesy BASF Wall Systems. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are above-grade, exterior wall claddings used across the country on residential and commercial buildings. EIFS is a versatile building material and exterior wall cladding system. By Bill Egan and Dean Seabrook.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
The post Brick Cladding Options for External Walls appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This guide covers top brick cladding options, including types, benefits, and installation tips for external walls. These systems offer a plethora of design possibilities and enhance the structural integrity of buildings.
Specification Product Update
DECEMBER 13, 2024
AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Fire Stop Blocks are now backed by test evidence covering a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIMs Fire Stop Blocks also have IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification. Our Fire Stop Block range is comprehensive.
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