Following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, the government commissioned an independent review of the Building Regulations and fire safety. Recommendations in the report quickly resulted in changes to regulations banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of relevant buildings above 18m (11m in Scotland). Consequently, since December 2018, all materials or products [...]
NEWS: On Monday (20 January 2020), Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, delivered his update on the Building Safety Programme. With regards to the ban on the use of flammable materials, the Housing Secretary told the House of Commons “We banned the use of combustible materials in the external walls [...]
Since the update to Regulation 7(2) banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of relevant buildings above 18m*, the availability and choice of construction materials suitable for use in high-rise developments has been severely reduced. To satisfy industry requirements for non-combustible ventilation grilles, Rytons has developed a tailor-made range of galvanised steel [...]
Poverty, unemployment, natural disaster, conflict - just a few of the reasons why people find themselves homeless and vulnerable. With a mission to reduce homelessness and provide quality shelter, Pallet Shelter of Everett, USA has developed a range of modular buildings which can be used to build tiny house communities and pop-up emergency accommodation. Made [...]
Tailor-made stainless steel joiner for Rytons ‘9x6’ AirLiner. Here Chris Belshaw, Assistant Site Manager for SDC Builders tell us a bit about the building they are working on and how we helped with their ventilation issue. “Having a curve to the building we are constructing has certainly added a little additional 'interest' to the project [...]
Ballymore Properties Ltd, Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms, Battersea, London, UK There are few development opportunities left in London that can offer the sheer scope of the Nine Elms site in Battersea. With the US government building their new embassy on 5 acres, Ballymore have commenced developing the retained 15 acres and are constructing a bold [...]