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Designing out retail crime
The huge losses caused every year by retail crime make it clear that security demands the same level of professionalism and expertise as every aspect of design. In this exclusive article, Ian Johnson, Chairman of the Security Consultancies Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), looks at the role of the independent security consultant
Designing out retail crime
Wood’s supporting role in retail development
TRADA flooring specialist Peter Kaczmar explains why its crucial to choose the right wood flooring in retail developments
Wood’s supporting role in retail development
The airtightness learning curve
Schools present their own unique challenges with respect to airtightness. Tom Gregory, head of Chiltern Dynamics’ new Energy Services Department, highlights the key areas to focus on during the approval process
The airtightness learning curve
Timber cladding for sports buildings
TRADA Consultant Architect Patrick Hislop looks at the growing popularity of timber cladding for recreation buildings
Timber cladding for sports buildings
Could timber save the planet?
Timber frame buildings are helping the construction industry meet new Building Regulations, while at the same time helping to save the planet, writes Robin Lancashire of TRADA FrameCHECK
Could timber save the planet?
Past meets present
TRADA flooring specialist Peter Kaczmar discusses the fine balance between past and present in restoration and remedial work
Past meets present
Building for the future
With an increasing number of timber frame kits being used to construct new dwellings, Huel Twist, TRADA Frame CHECK consultant, discusses the ramifications of the new Part L, and particularly Part L1A.
Building for the future
Driving sustainability forward
More than 100 delegates gathered at the recent TRADA Timber Industry Conference to discuss the key drivers for change and development. Sustainability was high on the agenda.
Driving sustainability forward
Keeping wood good
Technical Consultancy Manager Richard White, and Coatings Specialist Peter Kaczmar of TRADA Technology Ltd, discuss the appropriate preservative treatments and finishes for timber joinery.
Keeping wood good
The beauty of wood
Wood is an ideal material to build with and to live with because it has many desirable properties. Principal amongst these is the fact that wood can be provided sustainably from managed forests.
The beauty of wood
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