Do I really require a Waterproofing Design Specialist?
Waterproofing design is a complex task. In short YES! Gone are the days of architects undertaking the role of waterproofing design in a project. Getting the design correct prior to construction will save significant costs! British Standard 8102:2009 Code of Practice for Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water from the Ground (BS8102:2009) recommends that […]
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Flood Resilience Solutions – time for joined up thinking
Since the BRE’s success at building a flood resilient house, the flood resilience industry has witnessed rapid growth over the last 12 months. The BRE’s Flood Resilient Home was commenced following the “Bonfield Report” or The Property Flood Resilience Action Plan – a plan to enable better uptake of resilience measures for properties at high […]
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Women of Waterproofing (WoW) Networking Group
Is Waterproofing just for the boys? The simple answer is no. Women make up around 14% of construction professionals within the United Kingdom and this number is set to rise more and more, as women are choosing jobs within the industry. 37% of new entrants into the construction industry are women, proving that this industry is […]
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