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Find out about the latest guidance affecting product selection and product specification. With regularly updated articles, links to product specification and selection websites, and informative details on construction product resources.

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  • HS2

    Following in the tracks of the Victorian railway pioneers, the Government has signalled its commitment to provide 21st century infrastructure and connections for a new national high speed rail network, and hopefully lay the groundwork for long term, sustainable economic growth. read more ...

  • Acoustic testing: What is actually measured?

    Sound pressure levels are dependent on the specific acoustic environment, and sound power levels are independent of the acoustic environment. Rebecca Hogg, Acoustic Consultant at BSRIA, explains what is actually being measured during acoustic testing. read more ...

  • Self-healing building products

    The development of new materials and intensive research into existing ones is leading to a range of exciting applications that could have a significant impact on construction products. The introduction of self-healing materials could mean safer and more durable products, and considerable cost savings. read more ...

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