Easing out of the constraints imposed to protect our health we now face the ominous task of protecting our future welfare. So far we are not doing at all well,…
From Virus Relief to Climate Pressure
Covid 19 – Service Update
We’re working hard to ensure that we continue to operate safely as a business for all our staff and customers alike during this challenging time. Shipments of Wallform are continuing…
Architects Declare – It’s a Challenge
The success of the “Architects Declare” campaign to date is to highlight to the profession the urgent need for action if we are to mitigate Climate Change in the projected…
ICF – Insulation Comes First
Now that the glamour of being photographed beside the latest renewable technology of wind turbines and solar farms has worn off, the principle of Fabric First is being recognised as…
Excellent Brick Cladding Detail
Wallform #ICF allows for practically any design style and appearance as can be seen with this #selfbuild project in #Surrey, which is just completing now and has some wonderful detailing…
A UK Produced ICF
We’ve noticed over the past few years that clients are becoming increasingly sensitive to the large distances that some of their building products have to travel before they reach site,…
Beco & BIM – Building Information Modelling
The process of converting the construction industry to BIM processes was never going to be easy. We are talking about changing the habits of a construction lifetime after all! Reviewing…
All-Weather Wallform
With BecoWallform, the cold, winter months don’t necessarily have to mean lots of disruption to construction progress on site. With foundations laid, all aspects of the Wallform building process can…
Productivity means Profits
Productivity in construction is poor – and has not improved in recent years. An ageing workforce and failure to attract a younger generation into the industry is not helping –…
RIBA Stirling Prize 2019
The winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019 is Goldsmith Street, an exemplary project bringing the reduced energy consumption associated with Passivhaus to mass housing. A timely testament to the…