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...
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...
In the fast-moving environment of modern construction, change is inevitable. The design and positioning of MEP services evolve, client requirements shift, and coordination between trades must continually adapt. But few areas feel the impact of these changes more...
Service risers are critical vertical shafts that carry vital building services such as electrical cabling, plumbing, communication cabling, firefighting water pipes, and HVAC systems. Because they penetrate multiple floor levels, they can pose a risk for vertical fire...
In the early stages of a construction project, coordination between disciplines is often fast-paced and fluid. Structural elements are being fixed, M&E layouts are still evolving, and the riser voids – the vertical arteries of the building – are often overlooked...
