Cladding remediation is pressing housebuilders and developers to begin an introspective examination of not only their buildings but their construction processes, explains Mike White, CTO at Zutec. So ...

Following the deadly June 14 London Grenfell Tower fire that has killed at least 79 people, a nationwide investigation determined that dozens of U.K. high-rise buildings are potentially unsafe. On ...

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has called for an industry-imposed moratorium on the use of combustible materials in high-rise cladding systems. The call came two weeks after Dame Judith ...

Trex Cladding features a proprietary nine-element surface formulation that produces a natural, wood-like grain pattern with a durable and resilient finish. “This recognition is particularly meaningful ...

As was recently evidenced by the New Year’s Eve fire at The Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai, an electrical short circuit is all it takes to burn out an entire building. A preliminary on-site ...

Various exterior barrier systems have been designed to lock out moisture. Several considerations should play into decisions regarding which system to install, including location, fire rating, ...