Performance

CPA publishes guide to Declaration of Performance obligations
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
A new guide to 'Understanding your Declaration of Performance obligations for the GB market' has been published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a central requirement under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (GB). It provides...
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Address acoustic challenges in mass timber through CLT
by Jennie Ward|02 June 23|Build, Supply
CDM Stravitec has created a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on using lightweight acoustic floating floors in combination with cross-laminated timber (CLT), exploring how these systems can address acoustic challenges in mass timber construction. This online course presents the airborne sound reduction and impact noise isolation of lightweight floating floor...
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Always check cladding drainage and ventilation
by Jennie Ward|02 June 23|Supply
A recent flurry of cladding inspection requests received by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association has revealed that basic, fundamental installation principles for timber cladding are being ignored. Timber cladding is installed as a rainscreen on buildings across the UK. This means the cladding should be fitted over a drained...
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