Latest News from CAB

The Importance of Adopting a Cradle to Cradle Approach

Should we be concerned at taking a ‘Cradle to Cradle’ approach’ for building materials sustainability, or just build and put our faith in future recycling technology? Let us look at what a ‘Cradle to Cradle’ approach is and why it is so important. Most materials used currently in building construction can have a second life […]

Rise of the Passive House

We are seeing, on a more regular basis, buildings being constructed to meet ‘Passivhaus’ design, but what is it and how does it affect the new build and home improvement markets? Whilst it may be considered by some that this is just a concept for expensive new build, this couldn’t be further from the truth. […]

Have we Bottomed Out Yet?

The UK’s Construction Industry is subject to turbulent times at the moment, along with the state of the economy. With a forecasted drop in construction output for 2023, it is expected that growth will return in 2024. So currently, as economic inflation seems to be easing, have we seen the worst of the dip in […]

Exceptional Freedom of Form in Aluminium façade design

As the construction industry worldwide gets bigger and more complex, new and renovation projects having to meet increasingly stringent standards, regulations, and sustainable goals.  It is good to know in these circumstances that one of the biggest advantages of using aluminium in building products, for envelopes, rainscreen and facades is the exceptional “Freedom of Form” […]

Are Pocket Doors coming back into fashion & use?

Yes, says the Council for Aluminium Building, backed up by aggregate data from four leading market research organisations. The Pocket Door market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% to reach $11.2 billion (USD) by 2027. It is predicted that aluminium framed pocket doors will reduce the current 50% […]