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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

What is a Head Restraint and why are Head Restraints required in masonry panels?

Head Restraints provide simple support to the top of a masonry panel by transferring lateral load (usually wind or internal pressure load) from the masonry to the primary structure, whilst allowing some vertical movement in the frame in relation to the top of the wall. Read more

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Leviat Sponsors Contractors Choice Award at Brick Awards 2025

Leviat is delighted to continue its longstanding support of the Brick Development Association’s prestigious annual Brick Awards by sponsoring one of the evening’s most unique and coveted honours, the Contractors’ Choice Award.