The word performance is term that can be measured in varying degrees. From a business perspective, performance is deemed to be the fulfillment of an obligation, or the completing of a given task measured against known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed. Such reference to the term performance indicates that there is much purpose [...]

If one was to enter a building of a commercial nature, which typically enjoys a large presence in our built environment landscape, chances are you would more than likely encounter a ceiling system that would typically be suspended. There are many reasons for such a ceiling system, most commonly to house services that are in [...]

Recent feedback from financial institutions on the topic “which factors in the construction industry warrant investment”, suggest that key focus is placed on sustainability. This could also be interpreted by saying that investment is a driver of sustainability. If investment is indeed a driver of sustainability, then architectural design, building materials and the construction industry [...]