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Fastener specification guidance New BIM page
This document gives best practice advice on the The new BIM page is now live on the web site at
life expectancies of fasteners across a range of http://www.mcrma.co.uk/BIM/
applications, the importance of the total connection This is very much a starting point; the web page
(the most critical aspect of the fastener) and provides will expand over the coming months as MCRMA
a checklist of points to take into account when develops attribute sets, formats and levels of
considering a guarantee or warranty. The document definition for metal roofing and cladding BIM models.
is available here
Member companies provide backing for BIM-based
Non fragility of roofs: a checklist
design projects and provide expert advice about the
This guidance document emphasises the importance specification of CE marked products. In support of
of adhering to good safety standards; buildings must these activities, the MCRMA’s independent roofing
be designed with safety in mind, not only for the and cladding inspectors group provide professional
construction period itself but also throughout the advice about the building envelope during the design,
normal life of the building. The guidance document assembly and operating phase of construction.
addresses the issue of roof fragility and gives detailed
advice for anyone who has to access a roof. The
document is available here

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Whilst the information contained in this document is believed to be correct at the time of publication, Information provided by the MCRMA or contained within publications and articles which are made
the Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association Limited and its member companies cannot available in any form (mechanical, electronic, photocopying or otherwise) cannot be used or cited as a
be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies and, in particular, the specification for any application means of ensuring that a material, product, system or assembly is compliant with Building Regulations.
must be checked with the individual manufacturer concerned for a given installation.