September 2014
The Wembley Innovation Design Guide was updated to incorporate the latest Eurocode 6 amendments. The Wi System Design Program was also launched.
November 2013
The latest Wembley Innovation Design Guide was published in accordance with Eurocode 6.
June 2013
Further testing at CERAM was undertaken to investigate the possibility of achieving enhanced rotational restraint connection between a Wi column and the adjacent masonry panels . The results were successful and thereby allows an increase in the design lengths of restrained panels. Patent applications for this tie were filed.
July 2012
The London Olympic’s flagship venue, the Aquatics Centre was revealed to the world. The Wi System was used extensively within the design so that large wall panels could be built without structural concrete and steel columns restricting the placement of M&E equipment.
February 2012
37 Patents, Trademarks or copyrights were approved or pending in the following countries: United Kingdom, European Community, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand . Click here to see details of our latest Patents.
December 2011 – RIBA Product Selector
Wembley Innovation was featured for the first time in the RIBA Product Selector publication (RPS Nr 26752). This identified our windpost and concrete lintel replacement products, Wi Column & Wi Beam System. Here’s what RIBA said: The innovative Wi Column and Wi Beam System is designed to strengthen masonry walls achieving spans of up to…
October 2011 – Wi Beam shelf angle test success
Wembley Innovation carried out testing to ascertain the suitability and capacity of the Wi Beam System for carrying a masonry shelf angle, loaded with brickwork and a lateral wind load. The results were positive, and will lead to the further development of the Wi System to provide a complete cavity-wall support solution.
September 2011 – Wi Column / Wi Beam overview and testimonials
A new overview document produced by Wembley Innovation gave an insight into the key features and benefits of the Wi Column/ Wi Beam masonry System, along with explanatory technical diagrams, a review of 3rd party testing, key recent contracts as well as a number of testimonials from contractors and consulting engineers.
March 2011 – Olympic Aquatics Centre masonry package completed
Working closely with design consultants, Zaha Hadid and the project engineers, Arup, the Aquatics Centre benefited significantly from a combination of the Wi Column and Wi Beam System to achieve the required lateral wall stability. The Wi System eliminated 1,100 windposts and 372 lintels whilst also benefiting acoustic and fire protection performance, stabilising part-height walls, maximising flexibility…
August 2010 – Wi System specified on the Chobham Academy
Architectural firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and Structural Engineers, AKT, specified the Wi System for use on the Chobham Academy’s blockwork package. The design consisted of a combination of Wi Columns and Wi Beams. The Wi System design removed the traditional windpost issues of closely centred movement joints and fire protection. The Wi System also…