Big day for Big Carl
The Construction Index
JULY 17, 2025
With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment.
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The Construction Index
JULY 17, 2025
With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment.
The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
The installation of air source heat pumps , comprehensive upgrade works to heating and ventilation systems, plus the installation of solar panels mounted to the roof of the new extension, will all improve energy efficiency.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
Key features of the restoration include the replacement of the roof, with a new steel structure fabricated in-house and topped with natural slate integrated with solar PV tiles. This is expected to generate more than 40,000 kWh of renewable energy a year.
The Construction Index
JULY 8, 2025
Externally, plans include a secure roof terrace at the building’s southern side, with outdoor learning and play areas positioned around the school. The school is designed to achieve net zero emissions in operation, thanks to the building design and solar panels on the roof. EDF reduces Sizewell C stake to 12.5% stake in Sizewell C.
The Construction Index
JUNE 12, 2025
Architecturally, the centre has been designed with pitched roofs and large windows to maximise natural light and blend with the local environment. Targeting a BREEAM Very Good rating, the building will be fully electric, using air source heat pumps and renewable energy systems to minimise costs.
The Construction Index
JUNE 25, 2025
He said that the damage to the Sands Centre roof in Carlisle, another Cubby project, during Storm Eowyn in early 2025 had compounded the problems. In May this year Svella revealed that it was in discussions with Cubby about a £12m investment in the business.
The Construction Index
JUNE 22, 2025
On 25 th May 2023, 42-year-old Sylwester Zdunczyk was working with a team on the warehouse roof, removing aluminium over-sheeting. The sheets were being carried to pre-cut holes in the roof from where they were dropped to the ground floor. Workers were sent onto the roof without sufficient instruction, training or supervision.
The Construction Index
JULY 7, 2025
It has since acquired Osborne Property Services, Jefferies Contractors, A&N Lewis, HeatCare Oil & Gas, Rodgers & Johnston, Breyer Roofing and SERS Energy Solutions. Cardo Group was created in 2023 when social housing maintenance contractor LCB Group was sold by its founder, Liam Bevan, to private equity group Buckthorn Partners.
The Construction Index
JUNE 26, 2025
Sharmans specialises in commercial roof maintenance and refurbishment systems Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), a provider of specialist services to the construction and facilities management sectors, has taken over roofing contractor HD Sharman Group (HDSG). Last year iot made £2.4m pre-tax profit on £18m turnover.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2025
Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.
The Construction Index
JULY 20, 2025
She said last week that the potential scale of non-compliant solid wall insulation (SWI) installed under the Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) scheme and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) “points to a systemic failure with these schemes”. This scale of non-compliance is unacceptable and consumers will understandably be concerned.”
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
The first design concepts came in 2009. The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. A custom glazing system features structural dampers, continuous 28-ft glass panels and extruded bronze mullions. The roof is the top flange.
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
It becomes a fifth division for the Elliott group, alongside Elliotts Builder’s Merchants, Elliotts Living Spaces, Elliotts Premier Roofing and the recently acquired Futuremost Group. Although under new ownership, New Forest Hire will retain its current trading name and people, with day-to-day operations unchanged.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 22, 2020
A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. A green roof could be used to mitigate the urban heat island effect.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 13, 2023
The natural metal is fabricated and installed as façade and wall cladding systems, zinc roofs, roof drainage and gutters, and architectural details on commercial, institutional and residential projects across North America. Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy.
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 8, 2009
Have you seen the 2009 Green Building Survey? I found the section about embracing energy retrofits especially timely as Englewood Construction recently completed our latest commercial sustainable construction project at Sloan Valve, a plumbing systems manufacturer in Franklin Park, Ill.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 10, 2012
He mentioned the inconsistency between the way some elements that are sketch based are finished and the way shape editing for floors and roofs finish. Floor, roof, stair or ramp Sketch Creation = Finish and Cancel. Floor or roof Shape Editing = Accidentally hitting the escape key and getting kicked out of it. ► 2009.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16). Party Wall Doors.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Located at 910 W Huron Street, the 15-story apartment complex was built in 2009 and has 141 units. Recent technology has provided materials for these special coatings that are ideal for suspended slabs, recreational roof decks, garages, patios, balconies, sun decks, areas around pools and other areas that require a durable surface.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16). Party Wall Doors.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 19, 2012
System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► 2008.
Safety Services Company
MAY 4, 2016
Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock.
Safety Services Company
MAY 4, 2016
Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16). Party Wall Doors.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. A striking, early example of late modern “high-technology” architecture received a 21 st century facelift. Preserving modern history.
Natural Building
DECEMBER 14, 2019
Bayalpata was started in 2009, and took over a defunct government hospital to show that accessible and free medical care was possible in a rural Nepal district that had the highest maternal and child mortality and lowest lifespan. ‘A great example of an architect listening closely and responding intelligently to site and situation.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 16, 2012
Check out [link] Using this same functionality but in conjunction with slab/roof shape edit. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 31, 2012
Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16). Party Wall Doors.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is often used on terraces, podium decks and green roofs. Vegetative roofing systems. ASTM D8014-17: Standard Guide for Selection of Membranes Used in Vegetative Roofing Systems. for podiums, balconies, roof decks and plant rooms). BS 8102-2009. Separate wearing course.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). The United States: Bid Protest; DOD’s Sustainment Management System; Subject Matter Jurisdiction; Standardization Decision; Distributed Solutions; Definition of Procurement,” Filed October 21, 2014, [link] show_public_doc?2014cv0173-62-0.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 10, 2023
Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Pairing an upgraded boiler with upgrading the heating systems and installing intelligent controls/thermostatic radiator valves can help save on energy and improve the rating.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2024
APV Engineered Coatings, one of North America’s top 25 paints and coatings manufacturers, has introduced a new brand name for its flagship line of field-applied coating systems for new and existing exterior surfaces and roofs. Also available is a line of complementary primers formulated to promote substrate and inter-coat adhesion.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Training Center has provided instruction for Chicagoland Laborers’ Union members since 2009. We also installed a green roof tray system to aid in roof heat load reduction and rainwater management.”
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
In 2009, the EPA estimated we were throwing away 170 million tons of building materials every year. The building’s stair treads were sourced from the campus’ old Tech Tower from the late 1800’s, while its walls were created from old slate roofing tiles from Georgia Tech’s alumni house from the same era.
Cassell Construction Estimating
DECEMBER 14, 2008
Next year’s construction forecasts, released in December haven’t been good; industry experts predict a downturn in every single sector of construction for 2009. Our first MOB lunch seminar is planned for early 2009. Both the new cost codes and the entire estimating database are indexed to the new 2004 MasterFormat system.
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
February 04, 2009. Covered entries and large roof overhangs, termite resistant construction and proper waterproofing and flashing are good. Here they consider the type of heating system used. They like to see the use of direct-vented gas appliances, air filtration systems, and moisture/condensation control.
Cassell Construction Estimating
JANUARY 6, 2009
Despite the outlook for declining construction revenues in 2009, taking the long view, good companies will survive, and weaker competitors will be weeded out. Additionally we put some finishing touches on Beachside Roofing Hawaii ’s brand-new Timberline Estimating system, going live last month.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 17, 2009
October 17, 2009. Robert Riversong has created his own form of the Larsen Truss building system, and specializes in super-insulated houses. I also use native, rough-sawn green full-dimension lumber, rough-sawn subfloor and roof deck, and rough-sawn exterior trim. Subscribe to Posts [ Atom ]. Super-Insulated Houses.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
4) Better mental health: Dynamic lighting systems can boost mood by reducing fatigue and improving mental health. (5) 5) The Hidden Cost of Poor Air Quality: High CO2 Levels Slash Productivity Similarly, ventilation and temperature control systems can automatically respond to high carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and rising heat.
Natural Building
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Recycled tires pounded full of earth are construction blocks that are finished with a plaster, under a beam-supported roof. kilowatt solar panel system, powering a high-efficiency fridge and freezer, or for operating their flat-screen TV and computer. And make people happy,” Connie smiles.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
September 16, 2009. One other thing she would do differently is to shed the roof towards the south instead of the north, so that the snow wouldn’t pile up so much, but would melt off instead. The solar water heating panels on the roof of the studio have a drain-back arrangement to avoid freezing problems. Green School Primer.
Work Gearz
MARCH 19, 2021
Ratchet suspension system. ABS Integrated Visor Ratchet suspension system. Husqvarna 592752601 Type 1 Class E High Density, Polyethylene, HDPE Visor, earmuffs, Rain shield, Rain neck flap Six-point ratchet system. Type 1 Class C ABS Light, Accessory slots, For easy accessory attachment Ratchet suspension system.
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Atlanta Tech Village unites established tech companies, startups, innovators and investors under one roof. In 2009, manufacturing in West Michigan began an era of unprecedented job creation and investment, surpassing both state and national averages year after year. New York City’s tech ecosystem now has more than 9,000 startups.
Natural Building
APRIL 1, 2009
April 01, 2009. Water conservation techniques, waste water treatment, compost toilets, water systems, and permaculture, are all featured topics at various venues. In the realm of "natural building" there are many workshops about cob, timber framing, earthbags, earthen plasters, strawbale, stone masonry, cordwood, and green roofs.
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