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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. The sealant is applied at several lap joints in the field of the air barrier installation to ensure continuity.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

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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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes. These happen when contractors fail to build according to construction documents. Common Signs of Construction Defects Construction defects manifest in various ways throughout a building.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. It’s essential to know that most air conditioning installations are not considered permitted development rights when working on a listed building or conservation area. Reversible installations or non-invasive piping paths are essential.

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Construction Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for General Contractors

Buildern

Length : Measurement of lumber, pipes, or cables. A contractor can add an e-signature section where a client signs and approves the proposal. The approval cycle is shorter, and the overall experience is more transparent. Any type of material, from wood and bricks, down to the nail, is important.

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Granite Construction Wins $111M Utah Interstate Rehab Contract

ENR Construction

Environmental and permitting approvals – including water quality, stormwater and noise permits – were secured in advance under UDOT’s terms, he added. Included in the upgrades is stormwater infrastructure work, which involves 22,000 linear feet of new pipe. The spokesman said he anticipates an Aug.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

Municipal water improvements, including installing a 6.2-mile Since buying the land for $43 million in 2023, “we inherited an approved master plan for the preliminary project phase, Snyed says. “We for pipe coming from Austria,” Chase says. when possible, Sneyd says.