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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

This additional oversight helps maintain the visual appeal of neighbourhoods, preserve historical significance, and manage the concentration of certain property types like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. Fan sentiment remains divided on leaving Old Trafford’s historic location.

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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

The Construction Index

Dating back to 1793 and recognised by Historic England as the Midland Junction Foundry, the mill’s restoration goes beyond preservation. The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. Our role isn’t just to preserve the past; it is to engineer it for the future.

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Maryland student center bridges neoclassical and modern design with Eramosa limestone

Construction Specifier

One of the latest campus buildings, the Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center at Morgan State University (MSU) in Baltimore epitomizes the synthesis of neoclassical and modern architecture with Canadian Eramosa limestone to serve as a welcoming entry point and iconic “front-door” to the university. The design involved a 50.8-mm

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Maryland university fuses neoclassical-modern design with limestone

Construction Specifier

One of the latest campus buildings, the Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center at Morgan State University (MSU) in Baltimore, epitomizes the synthesis of neoclassical and modern architecture with Canadian Eramosa limestone to serve as a welcoming entry point and iconic “front-door” to the university. The design involved a 50.8-mm

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district.