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PI insurance works in a different way to most other construction insurances, so presents a different risk profile for insurers.  A key difference is, PI insurance policies are underwritten on a “claims made” basis, whereas most other liability policies are underwritten on an “occurrence” basis. This means the insurance cover needs to be in place when the claim is logged against the firm, not when the work was carried out.

Introducing Koster Waterproofing’s latest innovation: Restoration Thermal Plaster.  Restoration Thermal Plaster has been expertly designed for optimal functionality, offering a unique combination of thermal, vapour and anti-mold protection.    

Fire retardants serve a crucial role in fire safety measures, fire retardant materials possess the unique characteristic to slow down or even halt the spread of fire. This key feature makes them an essential element in fire safety management.

Typically, the concepts of water management and fire safety are not concurrently considered due to their contrasting nature and effects.  Though it may initially appear far-fetched, upon closer inspection, it is not as irrational as it may first seem.

Continuity of Waterproofing Protection from a design perspective is an important consideration, waterproofing designers are required to understand product combinations and the characteristics of systems from the outset.  Along with knowledge of product features and properties, designers are further faced with integrating these products into buildings and structures in a way that achieves a continuous and seamless waterproofing protection.