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Market House is a Grade II* listed civic building, often called the “jewel in the crown” of St. Austell. Despite its status, years without insulation left it in decline. See how Cornerstone used technology to assess thermal performance and inform future thermal upgrades in solid-walled buildings in the Southwest.

Construction product manufacturers are facing greater scrutiny than ever before. Clients, regulators and the public are asking tougher questions, and they deserve clear, reliable answers, backed by evidence that stands up to examination. In today’s environment, vague claims and clever marketing lines no longer cut it. The way forward is clear: accuracy, backed by accountability.

When specifying HVAC pipe insulation, thermal conductivity (λ value) is often the first metric considered. While it is essential, focusing on λ value alone can lead to missed opportunities for better performance, compliance, and long term reliability.

International reach enables UK-based architects and manufacturers to collaborate seamlessly across markets

NBS partners with Circular Ecology to launch embodied carbon calculations guide for construction professionals

Oakland International, a leading multi-temperature logistics provider, required a high-performance cold storage facility that delivered more than capacity. The project demanded energy efficiency, hygiene assurance, fast delivery, and long-term flexibility to support future operational changes.

For specifiers and architects, cold-applied liquid waterproofing membranes based on PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) technology offer a compelling combination of performance, practicality and long-term value. But what sets PMMA apart, and why is it fast becoming the technology of choice for the most demanding applications? 

Nine in ten professionals praise digital technology for improving sustainability reporting as construction continues to embrace tech

John Gardner, National Specification Manager of fire stopping specialist FSi Promat, looks at how single-sided fire stopping can support project efficiency.

The Digital Construction Report 2025 reveals maturing understanding of BIM, with big drop in professionals viewing it as simply ‘3D Models with Data’

Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. 

In Newlyn, Cornwall, a derelict Victorian school outbuilding, once the toilets and coal store for a village infants’ school, has been given a new lease of life. Trewarveneth Studios converts this modest structure into three affordable, accessible workspaces that strengthen the town’s long-standing creative community.

The Digital Construction Report 2025 reveals a dramatic shift in industry mindset, with AI now a daily tool for many.

Industry leaders, including Anneliese Day K.C., Chris Hines MBE, and Dr Stephen Hamil, gathered in London to explore digital construction, product safety, AI, and sustainability issues and give an exclusive preview of the NBS Digital Construction Report 2025.

NBS announces a landmark partnership with GS1 UK to embed globally recognised product identifiers across the construction sector.

See how wienerberger is supporting Chester Zoo’s groundbreaking Heart of Africa exhibit with sustainable, locally-sourced sandstone in this NBS spotlight.