UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Load bearing walls carry structural loads from floors, ceilings, and roofs above. The process requires qualified structural engineers who calculate existing loads, design appropriate beam systems, and specify installation procedures. Some contractors assume party wall procedures can run parallel with other approvals.

Wall Systems 52

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

Prefabrication 52

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Buildern

JULY 10, 2025

Floor plan : a horizontal layout of the house from above. Project blueprints and drawings : This is a detailed plan that consists of the floor plan, foundation plan, elevations, roof plan, electrical layouts, and more. The subs or vendors receive an email without the need to log into the system.

Risk Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Phase 3: Approvals and Permits (1-3 Months) Development Application (DA) Most substantial extensions require council approval through a Development Application process. Phase 3: Approvals and Permits (1-3 Months) Development Application (DA) Most substantial extensions require council approval through a Development Application process.

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Buildern

JULY 16, 2025

Project manager keeps everyone aligned within the system. When choosing a date, the system will show at what phase the inventory will be needed. For instance, if a client decides to switch from laminate flooring to hardwood. Transparent tracking, real-time updates, and online approvals in one platform.

Construction Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Building codes and regulations Fixed tiny homes need building and plumbing approvals before installation. The application needs site plans, floor plans, elevations, and material specifications. Maximum height: 4.3m Maximum weight: 4.5

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Consider the following: Flooring : Use the same or complementary flooring materials to create a smooth transition. Adding proper insulation to walls, floors, and ceilings. Installing energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Includes proper drainage to prevent water damage.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Open-Plan Reconfigurations : Creating open-plan living areas by removing internal walls costs approximately 2,000-4,000, not including any additional kitchen or flooring updates. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Property Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Many manufacturers offer a wide range of floor plans and finishes, with options to customize layouts, facades, and interiors to suit personal tastes or site conditions. Getting approvals is often the most time-consuming part of the process.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Patient Care Tower in Iowa The Iowa Board of Regents approved spending up to $75 million for enabling work including three demolitions. The number of floors and renderings have not yet been released. The larger tower is sized to serve the future inpatient tower and the rest of the university campus and hospital system.”

Ramps 66

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Schimenti’s scope extended beyond typical construction, managing every interior detail, including custom lighting, audiovisual systems, furniture, artwork, and high-end finishes. Staged deliveries and field mockups ensured quality and helped minimize rework.

Painting/finishing 52

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

But that’s why many prefer the truck to return to the ready-mix plant and run through their washout system there. This can clean out the drum better and, depending on the wash-out system utilized, the material washed may very well be reusable for jobs requiring lower-specification concrete. Operation — Is the system easy to operate?

Concrete Pouring 52

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Every floor has at least one common study lounge, and the ground level has a variety of student and community support spaces,” he says. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. Some of our shear walls are 3 foot thick by 20 feet long and go up seven floors. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation 36

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Technical drawings must capture these requirements with millimetre accuracy to avoid costly delays during the approval process. Portal frames, ridge beams, and floor strengthening systems all require precise specification within the technical drawings to ensure structural adequacy.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

million sq ft of office space, a 212-room hotel, ballroom and event space and other features, all topped by an illuminated crown and top-floor landscaped amenity deck. Citadel’s FAA application identified the need for three nearly 1,300-ft-tall tower cranes, reportedly the highest approved construction structures in Miami’s history.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Blown in cellulose insulation requires professional installation using specialized machinery to inject fibers into wall cavities, floors, and inaccessible areas. The dense, fibrous structure effectively absorbs sound waves, contributing to improved acoustic comfort and sound reduction between rooms and floors.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Buildern

MAY 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered how much time, money, and stress could be saved if you had a proper system to organize and manage your projects from start to finish? The right system can bring tangible benefits to your business. Let’s discuss some of the most tangible ones. Everything is centralized and fully traceable.

Construction Management 52

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

CoorsTek will occupy the building’s top two floors as it relocates its global headquarters. The ground floor is planned for restaurant space. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental review and permitting approval. The judge kept in place her previous rulings tossing out the U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems 36

Renewable Energy Systems Health Regulations Building Design Energy Conservation 36

UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2025

It typically affects ground floor walls and can ruin plaster, paint, and skirting boards. For listed buildings or special properties, exemption processes exist but alternative moisture solutions must be formally justified and approved. Surveyors use equipment such as: Moisture meters: Measure dampness in walls and floors.

Wall Systems 52

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Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

WhenDoncasterRacecourseneeded an efficient and space-saving solution to replace its existingboilersthat had reached the end of their operational life, a newUptonfloor-standing modular boiler system fromHamworthyHeating was specified to efficiently satisfy the high demands placed on the venue, with minimum disruption to the busyracecourse.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Modular Construction Building Commissioning Cost Control 52

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. The partnership has closed on an acquisition and construction loan with Bank OZK arranged through Toll Brothers’ in-house Finance Department. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc.,

Real Estate Development 130

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 12, 2025

Appearing as a single-storey pitched roof bungalow from the front, the steeply sloping landscape allowed for the properties to have a lower ground floor, providing the two-storeys the client desired. The CUPACLAD® 101 series is designed with an invisible fixing system to ensure that the natural slate is the main feature of a façade.

Roofing Systems 52

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 11, 2025

Many homes sit on generous lots with mature landscaping, while others offer modern updates and open floor plans that appeal to contemporary buyers. Set a budget by working with a financial advisor to determine affordability and obtain pre-approval for a mortgage to gain an edge in competitive situations.

Real Estate Development 40

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Teams use protective materials including padded blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor coverings to prevent damage during transport. IT equipment receives priority handling with anti-static packaging and secure transport systems. Controlled access systems restrict entry to authorised personnel and customers only.

Material Storage 40

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

TAT is designing the fully accessible units to allow for overhead pulley systems—for residents who require mechanical assistance getting between the bed and the bathroom. The all-electric building will use highly efficient variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, with a central heat pump providing hot water for the units.

Building Controls 264

Building Controls Flooring Systems Quality Control Electrical Systems 264

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls. “We The NEXCON Printer is a modular printing system that, upon set up, can print the walls of a 40-foot by 40-foot home in under 30 hours.

Building Code Compliance 261

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier. 15 asphalt felt.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The Milwaukee City Council’s City Plan Commission unanimously approved rezoning for a project that includes what could be the Western Hemisphere’s tallest mass timber structure. The 21-story Ascent residential tower would use cast-in-place concrete for the first five floors and concrete shafts from top to bottom.

Approvals 79

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

Flooring Systems 52

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. The living area of the home’s open floor plan is anchored by a 6-foot-long direct-vent gas fireplace that recirculates heat back into the room, as needed, to reduce energy loads.

HVAC System Installation 130

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

WorkSafe BC Directors Approve OHS Amendments. WorkSafeBC’s board of directors recently approved the below amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Section 12.173(4) requires that a pressurized system be protected by a pressure relief device. These amendments will become effective on February 1, 2013.

Approvals 63

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. It provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring. Phillip.fry@gc….

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After persevering to finally gain approvals for multiple zoning variances and overcoming initial neighborhood opposition, Witt began site remediation that included demolishing the old building and removing its oil burners, doing asbestos abatement, and installing a new water line to the development.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Site Planning Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

The project’s green light was fast-tracked using Los Angeles Mayor’s Executive Directive 1, which is designed accelerate the approval of qualifying affordable housing projects. Each floor will have its own laundry room and a centralized trash chute system. and Los Angeles City Councilmember for District 3, Bob Blumenfield.

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