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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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Building the World’s Finest Gambling Destinations

CCR Magazine

The Grand Lisboa Palace, completed in 2021, brings Baroque-inspired architecture and lavish interiors to Macau’s Cotai Strip, along with Michelin-starred dining and high-end shopping. Macau: Asia’s Luxury Casino Hub Macau is known for its luxurious, East-meets-West style casinos, and recent projects continue this tradition.

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

UK Construction Blog

Materials used in manufacturing comply with current industry standards such as BSEN206:2013 + A2:2021 for concrete specifications. Careful handling preserves the structural integrity of the precast components. Load management during construction prevents lintel damage. Masonry alignment between wall leaves is critical.

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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

High-performance modular textile construction materials are frequently specified for cultural and historical landmarks, where they help preserve building exteriors against unpredictable and often harsh regional weather conditions. If repairs or replacements are needed, the structure remains intact while only the fabric is replaced.

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Big day for Big Carl

The Construction Index

Spencer debuts access innovation on Menai Bridge 16 hours Bridge repair specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering is delivering the second phase of essential maintenance works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge.

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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. Our role isn’t just to preserve the past; it is to engineer it for the future. The two projects together have a gross development value of £90m.

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Baltimore Waterfront Sees $3B In Mixed-Use Development

Business Facilities

Baltimore’s historic waterfront is set to realize continued transformation through more than $3 billion of investment across a series of major mixed-use real estate projects. Spanning a combined 231.5 Developed by MAG Partners, 1.2 Rash Field Park: Located along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the $16.8