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Why prefabricated facade systems could revolutionise commercial construction
The facades of commercial buildings have played a critical role in shaping our towns and cities for centuries. Notable examples of this go back hundreds of years when architects used glass to create grand and vast facade systems like the original Crystal Palace...
The sustainability revolution in Britain’s commercial property sector
Sustainability has emerged as a driving force reshaping the landscape of commercial building practices across the UK. With a growing awareness of environmental challenges and the imperative to mitigate climate change, the UK commercial property sector has undergone a...
New facade technologies for a sustainable future
The humble facade – the outer skin of our homes, offices, warehouses and retail shops – is undergoing a metamorphosis. Once just a barrier between indoors and out, it's becoming a dynamic, intelligent system that can generate energy, regulate temperature, and even...
5 heritage sites you should visit in 2024
Rewind thirty years and you'll find See Brilliance at the beginning of an exciting journey about breathing new life into treasured historic buildings. In this highly specialised area of historic structure restoration, we’ve been fortunate enough to work on some of the...
Why ‘whole life carbon’ is changing the commercial property sector
In March last year we analysed the importance of embodied carbon in the commercial building sector. Our research found that buildings and the built environment are responsible for an astonishing 39% of all global energy related carbon emissions and 43% of all...
Sparkle & Shine: Expert tips for flawless cladding cleaning
Today, we're diving into the world of cladding cleaning, a task that often seems daunting but is crucial for keeping our commercial buildings looking their best. In this article we'll share some insider secrets and straightforward advice to make your cladding gleam...
Case Study: The DOFF Steam Cleaning system in action
The DOFF Steam Cleaning system is a method of restorative cleaning that we use in combination with See Brilliance specialist products and techniques to restore a wide variety of commercial or historic building facades and exteriors. The DOFF system uses superheated...
Facade restoration access considerations – How we work safely at height
During almost every project we undertake, working at height is a given. Whether it’s using the DOFF Steam Cleaning system to remove graffiti from a wall or building facade, or restoring glass panels on one of London’s prestigious commercial buildings, our operatives...
Dealing with concrete splatter in London and other major UK cities
The iconic skylines of London, Manchester, Oxford, and many other cities across the UK are adorned with an eclectic mix of historic and modern structures, standing as a testament to our architectural history and extravagance. However, amidst the grandeur, a...