APRIL/ MAY 2025 CONTENTS
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26 36 45 INDUSTRY NEWS COMMENTS
FEATURES 49
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE 53
MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REPORT
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW: The Changing Face of Construction Product Certifi cation
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INSTALLER SHOW SHOW PREVIEW
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MODULAR OFFSITE GOES SUPER-SIZED Tide Construction’s 50-storey Croydon resi project is Europe’s tallest modular building.
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW A high-level panel discuss changes to the product certifi cation & regulation regime.
BUILDING FABRIC
OPEN TO ALTERNATIVES Kevan Woolf of Velfac questions whether the introduction of Part O to mitigate overheating means inward opening windows are the only solution.
BUILDING FABRIC
A NEW ERA OF SAFETY The residential sector has a variety of new safety and certifi cation requirements to navigate. Mike Vaczi of SOPREMA UK highlights why housebuilders and developers need to familiarise themselves with their evolving obligations.
FINANCE & INSURANCE
DON’T BE A CYBER VICTIM Colin Donnellon of Clear warns construction fi rms that it’s time they woke up to the real threats posed by cyber attacks, as they are more vulnerable than ever due to growing reliance on digital tools and electronic transfers.
INTERIORS
LVT: THE SENSIBLE FLOORING CHOICE Luxury vinyl tiles combine style, durability, and easy maintenance, making them a top fl ooring choice for modern interiors. Lorna Williams at Amtico shares LVT can be the perfect solution for new developments.
LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
A SUSTAINABLE MIX OF GREY, GREEN & BLUE As the UK targets 1.5 million new homes, sustainable drainage must be part of the plan, says Ben Puddy of Hydro International, explains how blending blue, green and grey systems can build the perfect drainage mixture to support climate-resilient communities.
PRODUCTS
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Interiors
Landscaping & External Works Plant & Workwear Safety & Security Structural Elements Utilities & Services
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