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Specify Passive Fire Protection with Confidence and Clarity
Building safety relies on accurate product information. Without it, the risks of misguided specification or substitution, poor installation, inadequate classification, and noncompliance are high. This is especially relevant for passive fire protection, which is a fundamental, but ultimately hidden, part of an external wall system which must be considered from the earliest design stages to ensure a safe and long-lasting building.
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UK Cylinders: Enabling the Net Zero Transition
As the UK accelerates towards net zero and renewable-led heating, the role of efficient hot water storage has never been more critical. UK Cylinders is at the forefront of this transition, developing innovative products that support the next generation of low-carbon homes and buildings. Read more in this feature article, featured in Winter BIMCRUNCH '25.
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Glidevale Protect Unveils Its New Fire Rated Internal Membrane
Leading UK producer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameFoil FR, a new Class A2 fire rated, reflective air and vapour control layer (AVCL) and separate FR sealing tape designed to improve the thermal performance and airtightness of internal walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Top Ten - Marketing Tips on Bimstore
Next in the Top Ten series, we present the best of the Marketing Tips on Bimstore. Discover how manufacturers make the most of Bimstore to boost brand visibility to users all over the world and attract high-intent leads.
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30 Years at the Top- Celebrating the Game Changing Forticrete Gemini Roof Tile
Since 1995, Forticrete – now a part of Ibstock Plc – launched Gemini, the product has combined the traditional beauty of plain tile roofing with modern engineering that saves time, reduces waste, and delivers performance. Read the latest article featured in the Autumn '25 edition of BIMCRUNCH.
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Allen House Project
Allen House, an early Edwardian mansion building of architectural merit and importance in scale, positioned in this ever sought after location that is Kensington W8. The architect initially approached Big Foot Systems (BFS) for structural support to handle the heavy HVAC system planned for the roof of a commercial building.
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Albion Valves Just Got Greener!
Albion Valves (UK) Ltd are delighted to announce that they have released their Embodied Carbon Lifetime Assessment (LCA) for their whole range of Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves as well as Brass, DZR Brass and Bronze Valves.
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One week left to get your tickets to BSL4M
BIM Show Live for Manufacturers returning to The Building Centre