Tag: talk.build

In the realm of fire regulation, in 2020 the UK emerged as a leader in Europe by reducing the height threshold guidance for sprinklers in new-build residential buildings to 11m. However, when it comes to fire safety guidance in warehouses, the situation is quite different. The UK is lagging far behind many of our European […]

The concept of accessibility, ensuring environments are usable by everyone regardless of ability or disability, is gaining momentum worldwide – and that particularly includes China – a nation undergoing rapid development, where it is placing a strong emphasis within the construction sector on “high-quality development” that prioritises inclusivity, writes John Ridgeway. The idea of creating […]

New York City’s recent legislation banning natural gas and other fossil fuels in new construction has sent shockwaves throughout the building industry – and it now begs the question – is this the start of a global trend and if so, how quickly can we expect it to unfold, writes John Ridgeway? New York is […]

The world we live in is a landscape of concrete – the ubiquitous building material that underpins our modern environment, but have you ever stopped to wonder where it all began? The story of concrete stretches back millennia, but the man credited with inventing it for the modern age – a bricklayer by the name […]

While safety on construction sites is paramount, the inherent risks associated with working at heights, with heavy machinery and exposed electrical wires can lead to other types of unforeseen emergencies. Among these is sudden, cardiac arrest, a silent threat that can strike swiftly and have devastating consequences, writes John Ridgeway. While there is a lack […]

A revolution is brewing in the construction industry and it’s made of wood. To be more precise, we are talking here about mass or laminated timbers, game-changers that are transforming the way we build tall and sustainable structures. Timber, of course, has been a key component within the construction industry for centuries unlike mass timber, […]

Lightning strikes pose a significant threat to buildings and the people inside them. They strike the Earth an estimated 44 times per second, translating to a staggering 1.4 billion strikes annually. While the exact number of lightning strikes on buildings is difficult to pinpoint, statistics reveal an ever-present risk, writes John Ridgeway. In the United States alone, […]

Buildings are a major contributor to climate change, accounting for over a third of global CO2 emissions, a number projected to double by 2060 if left unchecked. In response, world leaders at COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, have set a bold target to achieve “near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030” for […]

Beneath our busy city streets and towering buildings lies a hidden network of veins and arteries. It’s the infrastructure that keeps our urban centres functioning – from water pipes to sewers, much of it laid more than a century ago – a network which is now facing a critical challenge. Across the globe, major cities […]

While it may seem like a simple building material, the concrete market is in fact a complex and dynamic industry poised for significant growth in the coming years. A recent report by Allied Market Research predicts the global concrete market will reach a staggering $972.0 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]