Concrete floors offer a wide range of advantages in terms of both construction efficiency and inherent performance benefits explains Andrew Minson, head of structures at the Concrete Centre.
No longer the preserve of the alternative lifestyle seeker, renewable energy sources are gaining popularity throughout the country from ordinary home s to commercial buildings. Juliet Davies reports.
Will there be a place for traditional brick and block buildings in the fast changing construction industry? And how will traditional methods compare on sustainability? Richard Stirling explores.