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Self-adhered EPDM roofing membrane being unrolled during single-ply roof installation

Single Ply Roofing – what do you need to know? 

15th August 2025 ESI

Single ply roofing is a term you might have heard, but what does it actually mean? These lightweight, flexible systems are designed to provide durable, weather-resistant protection for buildings. Here’s how they work, and the key points you should consider when specifying them for your project

Smart outdoor lighting. Elo Bollard being used to illuminate a pathway.

Outdoor Lighting for Public Spaces – Best Practice Guide.

17th March 2025 ESI

Outdoor lighting can improve mood, security, accessibility, and energy efficiency with sustainable, smart lighting solutions…

Image of Brooklyn Grange Farm, source: https://www.brooklyngrangefarm.com/

Why We Need More Urban Farms

4th March 2025 ESI

How a unique way to green up cities can support communities, help tackle food insecurities, and combat the urban heat island effect. What are Urban Farms? Urban Farms are any […]

How Smart City Technology is Transforming UK Cities

24th February 2025 ESI

Smart city technology and the Internet of Things are transforming urban life, improving efficiency, and enhancing sustainability…

How to Promote Active Transport and Improve Urban Life

30th January 2025 ESI

Designing cities for walking and cycling can improve health, reduce pollution and make urban spaces more vibrant and inclusive…

What is Green Infrastructure?

8th January 2025 ESI

Green infrastructure can enhance urban development while protecting biodiversity. Learn about sustainable solutions like green roofs, wildflower meadows, and urban forests that promote environmental resilience, reduce costs, and improve quality of life…

What You Need to Know About Outdoor LED Lighting

19th December 2024 ESI

A quick introduction to key technical terms and units of measurement involved in outdoor lighting specification…

Are LEDs the best solution for environmentally friendly lighting?

15th November 2024 ESI

LED streetlights are energy-efficient but can disrupt sleep patterns and harm wildlife due to their high blue light emission. With careful design, however, they offer sustainable, eco-friendly lighting solutions…

More SuDS schemes please – it’s not just about flood prevention

5th September 2017 ESI

Watching the increasing rate of floods in the UK has become a distressing experience. Extreme rainfall is always difficult to deal with, conventional drainage systems – huge underground networks of […]

Hostile vehicle attacks – how do we make places safer?

20th June 2017 ESI

As terrorist tactics evolve and shift, countermeasures also need to adapt to create resilience to different threats. One of the main considerations of counter-terrorism design is preventing unauthorised vehicles from […]

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