Our Resources
Our services are delivered by a network of experts with a depth of knowledge please find a list of articles and downloadable resources.
Glass Risk Assessment
Façade glazing is a critical component of modern building envelopes, combining aesthetic appeal with structural performance. However, it also presents unique safety and operational challenges that go beyond standard design considerations.
Can Poorly Maintained Façade Access Equipment impact your Building’s Performance?
In contemporary architecture, the façade is more than a visual statement, it defines a building’s performance, safety and long-term value. A well-designed façade is an asset; a neglected one can quickly become a liability.
The Run-Up to Gateway 3
Gateway 3 marks a critical phase, ensuring that new higher-risk residential buildings are safe, fully compliant, and ready for occupation.
Stranded Commercial Real Estate Assets
The commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by tightening regulations and growing market demand, sustainable buildings particularly low-carbon, net-zero developments are becoming increasingly sought after.
The Challenges of the Built-Up Wall
In the UK, the architectural landscape is defined by the intricate designs and structures of our buildings. Yet, achieving these often stunning façades now requires navigating a complex network of new regulatory and design challenges.
The Hidden Costs of Poorly Maintained Façade Access Equipment
Amidst the focus on architectural design and functionality, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the maintenance of façade access equipment.
The Glass ‘Butterfly Effect’; The Risk of Glass Failure due to Nickel Sulphide Inclusions
Some types of breakage leave telltale clues, which can determine the cause of failure. One such case is that of nickel sulphide (NiS) inclusions.
The Impact of the NFCC’s Opinion Paper on High-Rise Building Design and Fire Safety Standards
While claiming to bridge a gap in fire safety standards, it presents a paradigm shift in the design of residential buildings, potentially surpassing guidelines.
Weathertightness and Failure Mitigation
In a series of bitesize articles Wintech’s Expert Witness Director Nadha Dawood, draws upon her extensive experience in the field and shares her insight on some of the challenges impacting the façade industry. In this instalment, we delve into the ···
New Homes and Buildings to Produce Nearly a Third Less Carbon – a Focus on Thermal Bridges
Historically, thermal bridging has often been ignored as part of the thermal performance consideration of building envelopes.
Reducing Embodied Carbon through Façade Design
Mark Voss shares his perspective on the industry’s challenges facing the reduction of embodied carbon associated with the building façade
What a Façade Engineer Does (and Why Every Building Project Needs One)
Some types of breakage leave telltale clues, which can determine the cause of failure. One such case is that of nickel sulphide (NiS) inclusions.
The Role of a Façade Access Consultant in Safer, Smarter Building Design
Some types of breakage leave telltale clues, which can determine the cause of failure. One such case is that of nickel sulphide (NiS) inclusions.
