Building Technologies

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Building Technologies articles

• Specification of plywood for exterior use: clarification

  There is some confusion amongst specifiers concerning the properties of 'exterior grade' plywood. This article by Dr Vic Kearley of TRADA seeks to clarify the situation and outline improvement actions that are underway. read more on 'Specification of plywood for exterior use: clarification' ...

• Sustainable concrete architecture: eco-cements and thermal mass

  In this exclusive extract from Sustainable concrete architecture by the David Bennett, we describe general approaches to embodied carbon dioxide in building materials, and the dynamic thermal response of high thermal mass buildings. read more on 'Sustainable concrete architecture: eco-cements and thermal mass' ...

• Guest feature: Making the roof work harder

  Demanding more of our roofs means we have to make sure they are designed, specified and installed in such a way that they will perform well throughout their lives. SIG Design & Technology explain how green roofs and photovoltaics offer great opportunities as long as we get it right. read more on 'Guest feature: Making the roof work harder' ...

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