by Dr Nimrita Bassi | Aug 12, 2026 | News
Fixings are the small parts – such as brackets, bolts, anchors, and supports – that hold a riser system in place. Although they may seem unimportant, the correct fixings help ensure that: The riser is installed securely and accurately. It can safely carry the weight...
by Dr Nimrita Bassi | Jun 29, 2026 | News
In the high-rise construction industry, building usage, regulation changes, and tenant requirements evolve. A building’s infrastructure needs to be able to accommodate that change over time. Riser systems play an important role in making sure that happens. They carry...
by Dr Nimrita Bassi | May 26, 2026 | News
Riser floor systems are an important part of a building because they connect several disciplines at once, including structure, building services, and fire performance. These systems affect the project from the very beginning of design all the way to the final...
by Dr Nimrita Bassi | Apr 28, 2026 | News
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are radically changing the UK high-rise construction industry, prioritising off-site production and assembly, efficiency, and sustainability. For riser design, these methods mean a smarter, more integrated approach to meeting...
by Dr Nimrita Bassi | Mar 31, 2026 | Industry
Riser floor systems are often treated as a defined scope within a project. In reality, they span multiple stages of delivery, from early design through to installation and final sign-off. They bring together structure, building services, and fire performance within a...