Articles by Construction
The two terms ‘glint’ and ‘glare’ refer to the unwanted reflection of the Sun’s rays from materials capable of producing specular reflections, such as solar panels or glass. These definitions [...]
There is a housing crisis in the UK. The lack of housing supply combined with the significant demand for it has continued to sustain house prices. In 2023, full-time employees [...]
As the world population grows, there is an ever-growing pressure to develop more high-rise buildings, particularly in city centres, to maximise the use of developable area. Various technical considerations need [...]
A lot of aspects are considered when a new building development, especially of significant height, is proposed. From impacts upon telecommunication infrastructure and aviation safeguarding concerns, the ‘go-ahead’ is required [...]
Wireless Links Wireless communication systems are ubiquitous throughout the UK and many other countries. Typical uses include mobile phone networks, whereby individual masts are connected to the wider network via [...]
For the latest information on this topic, please see our updated article on aviation lighting and building developments here. The need for lighting Tall structures can present a risk for [...]
Television and radio services Television and radio services are broadcast in various ways. Among them are wireless broadcasts from terrestrial transmitters and satellites in geostationary orbit. Building developments can interfere [...]
Navigation aids at airports Airports utilise a wide range of technology to improve the navigation and general safety of aircraft. Some systems, such as radar, are fairly well known to [...]
Shiny buildings Glass façades on building developments are a common sight all over the world, particularly in cities. Whilst this is aesthetically popular, it can introduce planning hurdles around glint [...]
Developing near airports It is very common for building developments to be proposed in the vicinity of airports. This is not least because large cities always need more space for [...]
