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Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: The Parcels Building

The Parcels Building was a unique opportunity to promote the retention of an existing building through the principles of sustainability and regenerative and adaptive reuse.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: The Black & White Building

The Black & White Building, a commercial development in Shoreditch, East London, epitomises innovation in timber construction and facade engineering, this project stands as a beacon of sustainable architecture and engineering excellence.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: Bee'ah HQ

The BEEAH Headquarters project has an expansive scope with a focus on sustainability and digitization as key design drivers. With a focus on net-zero emissions and minimal energy consumption, the headquarters exempliﬁes environmentally conscious practices. The building has successfully attained BREEAM Outstanding and LEED Platinum certiﬁcations, emphasizing its sustainable design and operation.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

JCI and Competency assessments for the Building Safety Act

Since the early discussions started over competency for the Building Safety Bill, the Joint Competency Initiative for the Envelope Sector was formed comprising the technical and procurement leads of BAM, ISG, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Lendlease, Mace, Morgan Sindall, Multiplex, Sir Robert McAlpine, John Sisk, Skanska and Wates Group with the aim of understanding, reflecting and setting out a vision for proportionate and practical requirements relating to both organisational and individual competence of those working in the glazing, cladding and roofing sectors.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

SFE Spotlight: In conversation with Bill Wolmuth

Bill Wolmuth studied Civil Engineering at Leeds University and then researched the underlying causes of structural failure, gaining his doctorate in 1980. He worked for Bovis from 1981-2, and for Mowlem from 1982-96, providing technical support to project teams on building technology related matters, increasingly focussing on the external envelopes of large commercial buildings. Whilst at Mowlem he was also responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing the company’s Technical Guideline system for use by project teams to avoid repetition of technical problems encountered in construction. In 1996, Bill went to work for STATS Ltd and then in 1998, he established his own consultancy, known as IBT, (Independent Building Technology Ltd) to provide technical support to project teams on the external envelopes of large commercial buildings at all stages of a building’s life, from the conceptual design stage through to Practical Completion and beyond. Since then he has worked on numerous new-build projects and on defect investigations often acting as an expert witness. He has also served on the CWCT’s Technical Committee for more than 25 years.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

Spotlight Academia – Freeform Curved Glass: A Novel Fabrication Technique

Architectural design is continually evolving, pushing the limits of materials and aesthetics to create innovative façades that redefine our urban landscapes, with glass playing a crucial role in this transformation. However, the full potential of using glass in architecture has not yet been realized, and recent experiments point to new prospects.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sept 24

CWCT Updates on Fire Guidance

Article category: News
Published on: 06 Sept 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: Mass Timber 1

Mass Timber 1 is a groundbreaking project located in Sunnyvale, California, representing a significant leap forward in facade design and construction. The project was developed through a collaborative effort by several organisations, including Eckersley O'Callaghan as the facade engineer, Michael Green Architecture as the concept architect, and SERA as the executive/delivery architect. With XL Construction as the main contractor and Permasteelisa North America handling the cladding, this project is a true testament to innovative building practices.

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Jun 24

Welcome to the new SFE Newsletter

The SFE are delighted to launch the inaugural edition of their new Quarterly Newsletter.

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Jun 24

SFE Post nominals: show your standing in industry.

For SFE members who have achieved a professional grade of SFE membership, a key member benefit is the use of post nominals to highlight their achievements.

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Jun 24

Improvements to the Society of Façade Engineering Website

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Jun 24

New CWCT Technical Notes on condensation

The CWCT has recently published two Technical Notes on condensation: TN110 - Designing building façades to manage the risk of surface condensation and mould growth, and TN111 - Designing building facades to manage the risk of interstitial condensation.