Fire safety is the most important consideration for any building. It’s why we’ve recently welcomed government initiatives to appoint a regulator for building safety. The government also intends to introduce stricter controls on construction products. Together, these initiatives should mean that new buildings are constructed to much higher fire safety standards. But it’s not just […]
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Offices and what to do with them
Pete Hammond, senior estimator, looks at what the future might hold for the new office environment. As vaccines are rolled out, we can finally see an end to Covid-19. But as we’ve said, the new reality won’t be the same as the old reality. Many of us have become used to working from home. Employers […]
Thanks and challenges
Jane Embury reflects on government gratitude and future challenges. In a challenging year for us all, it’s nice to feel appreciated. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has written an open letter to the construction industry. In it, he pays “tribute to all those who are working tirelessly…delivering on large or […]
The future of our towns and cities
Jane Embury looks at what lies ahead for our urban areas. It’s been good news with the prospect of Covid-19 vaccines being finally announced. If they pass remaining hurdles, mass vaccination may mean that life can return to normal next year. But the legacy of the pandemic is not going to go away that quickly. […]
Duty holders and fire safety
Jane Embury looks at the role of duty holder in proposed legislation. Fire safety is our business at Wrightstyle. Our internal and external advanced glazing systems are designed to provide the highest levels of fire protection. Over the years, we have drawn the attention of governments here and internationally to issues that we believed needed […]
