How Should You Install Waterproofing Systems During Hot Weather?
As UK temperatures rise, are your waterproofing installations at risk? Whether you're laying membranes, applying resin coatings, or using cementitious grouts, the hotter months...
Why Data Centre Substructure Protection is Mission-Critical
In today's digital age, data centres are the beating heart of modern infrastructure. With facilities operating 24/7 and housing sensitive equipment and critical data, ensuring...
De-risking Substructure Protection: The Role of Design Liability and Collateral Warranties
The Hidden Risk Below Ground Substructure protection carries some of the highest risks on any construction project. Water ingress, ground heave, and gas permeation through the...
Building Safety Act Change Control: Is Waterproofing or Gas Protection Considered a Major Change?
In the regulated world of high-rise construction, every material decision is scrutinised — and rightly so. But when it comes to specialist systems like waterproofing, gas...
How Premcrete Ensures Design Competency and Compliance with Building Regulations
At Premcrete, delivering structural waterproofing and gas protection solutions goes beyond supplying quality products. It involves demonstrating comprehensive design competency,...
Navigating CDM and The Building Safety Act: What Clients Need to Know
The regulatory landscape for construction in the UK has significantly evolved, particularly with the implementation of the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022 alongside the established...
The Value of Design Fees: Why Paying for Quality Service Matters
In the construction industry, design fees are sometimes met with scepticism. However, these fees are not just a cost - they represent an essential investment in quality, safety,...
The Hidden Costs of Gateway 2 Rejection: What Construction Teams Need to Know
Understanding Gateway 2 and Its Impact on Your Project
Why Is Early Engagement Critical for Gateway 2 Compliance?
Under The Building Safety Act, Gateway 2 approval is a critical step in ensuring that projects meet stringent safety and compliance requirements before construction begins. One of...
The Top Reasons Gateway 2 Submissions Are Rejected - And How to Avoid Them
With the latest insights pointing to severe delays in Gateway 2 submissions, it’s no surprise that professionals across the construction industry are feeling the pressure. The...
Is Your Building Properly Protected from Water and Gas Ingress?
Here's how to choose the right structural waterproofing system. When constructing below-ground structures like basements, tunnels and foundations, ensuring long-term protection...
Waterproofing Design & Installation: How is Competence Achieved in line with The Building Safety Act?
The Grenfell Tragedy: A Call for Accountability The Grenfell tower fire in 2017 was a turning point for building safety in the UK. Seven years later, experts and lawmakers are...
Why is Early Engagement for Waterproofing Design Encouraged by The Building Safety Act?
In the ever-evolving construction landscape, one question looms large: Is early engagement the key to success under the Building Safety Act? As regulations tighten and the stakes...
Why is Waterproofing Product Compliance Crucial for The Building Safety Act?
The Building Safety Act (BSA) has ushered in a new era of responsibility in the UK construction industry, where compliance and safety are no longer just regulatory requirements...