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Four injured after partially built floor collapses

Construction Enquirer

A London contractor has been fined £50,000 after four men were injured – two seriously – when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works. On 31 May 2022, remedial works were being carried out on a partially built beam-and-block floor, when it collapsed, taking two of the workers down with it.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.

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

UK Construction Blog

Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems. Their enhanced design accommodates heavier masonry loads, uniformly distributed timber floor loads, concrete floor weights, attic truss loads, and point loads from compound trusses or steel beams.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. What is hybrid carpet? In 2022, Allergy Standards Ltd.

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Feltham mobilises for Reading theatre works

The Construction Index

Seating can be removed to create a standing space for 300 people, and there will be a gallery with more seating on the first floor. The area off Queen’s Walk in Reading will be transformed into a 200-seat theatre for comedy gigs and bands.

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Construction begins on £44.5m Kingston leisure centre

The Construction Index

The new facility will have a 25-metre, eight-lane main pool with moveable floor, a 20-metre learner pool with splash zone, a health suite with sauna and steam room, a 150-station gym, a group cycling studio, three activity studios, a four-court sports hall, squash courts, a soft play area and a café.

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Mountain States & Southwest Industry News: June 2025

ENR Construction

CoorsTek will occupy the building’s top two floors as it relocates its global headquarters. The ground floor is planned for restaurant space. The 182,000-sq-ft all-electric building for CoorsTek is the first phase of the six-block district being developed on a former industrial site.