Structural thermal breaks: design considerations and certification

This CPD module, sponsored by Metsa, introduces readers to laminated veneer lumber (LVL), before summarising the design of an LVL beam with connections.

The CPD module, sponsored by Farrat, discusses the use of structural thermal breaks to reduce energy transfer and loss between structurally loaded building details.

This month, judge Ron Slade has selected two winners: Romeo Maciuceanu and Eugenie Sentucq.