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Updated Guidance on Dealing with Redundant Cast-in Channels in Close Proximity
Here, masonry support specialist, Leviat, provides details of how redundant cast-in channels should be treated when located in close proximity to post-fixed anchors. Read more
Ask the Expert: Masonry Support Systems
Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager and Jeff Edwards, Engineering Manager for Leviat’s Masonry division discuss masonry support systems. Read more
Leviat Appoints its First Ever Environmental & Sustainability Engineer
Jess Marsh is at the start of her career as Leviat’s first ever Environmental and Sustainability Engineer based at the world-leading construction accessory company’s UK head office in Sheffield. She is looking forward to supporting Leviat on its journey to a net zero future. Read more
Continuous product improvement results in quicker and easier install for the Ancon Teplo-Tie
Installation of Leviat’s Ancon Teplo-BF low-thermal conductivity wall ties is now quicker and easier following continuous product improvement and development. As a popular product in energy efficient construction, the reduction in material wastage is an added benefit. Read more
Thermal efficiency in buildings - can we afford to turn a blind eye?
Senior Engineer, Jeff Edwards explores an issue that has become common knowledge in the construction industry, that designed thermal performance figures for cavity wall constructions are rarely achieved under actual site conditions. He lets us in on how his passion for addressing this 'performance gap' resulted in the creation of the revolutionary Ancon Thermal Windpost (TWP2). Read more
Everything you need to know about post-Brexit product approval regulations for construction products
As the dust settles on the UK’s Brexit negotiations, it is only now that the full implications of our break from Europe are beginning to be felt in the market. In the construction industry, the big topic right now is product standards, and, at Leviat, we are again leading the way with new approval markings across our market-leading range of Ancon stainless steel support systems. Read more
Ancon women who #ShapeTheWorld - Design Draughtsperson Liudmila Trull
In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, we're celebrating the achievements of our own outstanding female engineers by finding out more about them, why they chose engineering, and what advice they’d give to women considering it as a career path. Our second interview is with Design Draughtsperson Liudmila Trull. Read more
Ancon women who #ShapeTheWorld - Senior Engineer Harriet Cotton
In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, we're celebrating the achievements of our own outstanding female engineers by finding out more about them, why they chose engineering, and what advice they’d give to women considering it as a career path. Our first interview is with Senior Engineer Harriet Cotton. Read more
Latest News
Ancon Masonry Support Systems Achieve CCPI Conformance
Ancon Masonry Support Systems have achieved CCPI Conformance following a rigorous assessment process. The milestone reinforces Leviat's commitment to providing clear, accurate and accessible product information for masonry support solutions used across the UK construction industry.
New Ancon A1-25/14 Non-Combustible Clip Delivers Easier Installation Without Compromise
Introducing the third non‑combustible clip in the range: the Ancon A1‑25/14 Insulation Retaining Clip. This new A1-rated, non-combustible clip has been specifically designed for use with Ancon 25/14 channel restraint system.