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NEWS GATEWAY 2


Knauf launches enhanced HRMO Design Guide to support compliant high-rise design and speed up Gateway 2 specifi cation


Knauf has launched an updated version of its High-Rise Multi-Occupancy (HRMO) Design Guide, “reinforcing its position as a go-to resource for specifi ers navigating the demands of compliant high-rise design and Gateway 2 approvals,” said the fi rm. Building on “strong industry uptake of the original, the enhanced guide brings together the technical guidance, product data and digital tools needed to support fi re safety, acoustics and energy effi ciency.” A standout feature remains its integrated


fl oor plans, which now link directly to NBS, enabling a “faster and more streamlined route from concept design through to specifi cation.” The guide includes layouts for high-rise apartments, hotels and core stairwell confi gurations, “helping project teams improve both speed and accuracy in early-stage planning.” The updated Design Guide has been designed to enable users to:


EMPLOYEE OWNED TRUST


Smith Scott Mullan transitions to employee ownership


Scottish architectural practice Smith Scott Mullan will offi cially transition to employee ownership from 22 June 2026, with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick McCluggage transferring their shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Smith Scott Mullan’s transition to employee ownership “secures the long- term future and independence of the practice and ensures continuity for clients and employees. Employee ownership


enables the fi rm to protect and strengthen its business as well as the culture and values that defi ne how it works as a leading practice,” said the fi rm It added that the practice has “built a strong culture and reputation over the last three decades, delivering projects across a range of sectors. The transition to employee ownership creates opportunities for the wider team to develop, progress and shape the future of the business, as well as rewarding employees for their


• Design and specify for fi re safety, acoustics and energy effi ciency across high rise multi-occupancy buildings


• Navigate Gateway 2 requirements using clear, accessible technical evidence


• Accelerate specifi cation using fl oor plans linked directly to NBS


• Specify complete systems for all six sides of an HRMO including solutions for exteriors, interiors, fl ooring and ceilings


• Access technical expertise and assurances from a single source


• Access product information supported by current fi re test data


• Access layouts tailored to apartments, hotels and stair core confi gurations.


The HRMO Design Guide is designed to


support project teams in meeting the com- plex technical and regulatory requirements of high-rise multi-occupancy developments, while simplifying access to the systems, data and documentation needed to specify with confi dence.”


loyal service. This transition is a planned and responsible approach which will ensure continuity and support long term sustainability.”


The practice added: “There will be no change to the way the practice operates with clients. The same leadership team, project teams and client relationships remain in place, and the business will continue to operate under the Smith Scott Mullan name from its existing base at Rutland Square in Edinburgh.” For Smith Scott Mullan, the transition to employee ownership “refl ects a proactive and responsible approach to succession, ensuring continuity of leadership, service and relationships, while positioning the business for continued success.”


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