About BDE
Impassioned individual seeking to share his own career knowledge and absorb that of others to promote a better built environment
[edit] Mark Wilson MCIAT - Profile:
Mark Wilson is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and practitioner in architectural and building design solutions. He has a passion for building design technology and innovation that is affecting the construction industry now and that which will govern its future.
Mark has a comprehensive understanding of design for construction, with a practical and flexible approach to building design problems. He has gained his working knowledge with building contractors, property developers and in private practice. Mark is now principal at Design Office Architectural Ltd, based in Leeds, which has operated successfully over the past 19 years. His specialist skills lie in design for retro-fit, in addition to new build and the application of current and appropriate technology at all levels.
The BuildingDesignExpert.com web site has been developed by Mark to provide construction industry professionals with an information rich portal on key subject areas that influence the built environment, including a blog, and audio podcast series now available on iTunes.
Featured articles and news
Key proposed changes in Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018
Draft for Public Consultation from now to 3 November 2024.
World Green Building Week 9-13 September
Join in the 16th annual event led by the World GBC.
Specifying XPS in masonry cavity walls below DPC level
Moisture requirements, DPCs and third party certification.
Types of rigid foam insulation
A brief description and some of the main construction types.
Metal composite material panel systems MCM and MCP
Sandwich finishes, forms, details, core and their impacts.
Cumbria's vernacular architecture
A history of building impeded by unsettled times.
CIOB and MMC Ireland announce strategic partnership
For better working conditions, and a more productive construction sector.
More than just glass.
Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction, at a glance
Twenty-three key issues raised and their recommendations.
Industry responds to the final Grenfell inquiry phase 2 report
Construction body responses to the long-awaited 7 volumes.
Chief construction advisers in brief
From July 2008 to November 2015.
The Grenfell phase 2 final report key summary points
And recommendations for the construction industry.
Approved Document B: Fire Safety upcoming updates
Including sprinklers in care homes, National classes and Fire resistance.
CIOB Podcast: 21st Century Construction
Catch up on the many previous episodes.
Tools and processes supporting a robust golden thread
BSRIA Handover Information and O&M Manuals guidance.
IHBC Conservation Professional Practice Principles
Spotlighted in HEF Historic Environment Overview.