CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Inspecting Electrical Systems Your thermal imaging equipment becomes crucial for inspecting electrical systems on construction sites. This makes it easier to detect potential fire risks.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Installation requires precise techniques including a minimum 150mm end bearing on each side, proper alignment for cavity walls, and temporary supports for longer spans to ensure structural integrity.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete. In that case, they may actually be looking for refined concrete.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 10, 2025
The post Architectural Excellence Meets Environmental Stewardship appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Ata Rangi Lodge stands as a remarkable architectural achievement in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Our vision was to create a structure that feels like it belongs,” explains the architectural team behind the project.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 6, 2025
AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 10, 2025
Photos courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) When designing educational spaces, project teams must meet code-driven requirements such as accessibility and fire safety. Architectural design solutions for renovations to existing buildings can range from providing optimal access to daylight to fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.
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