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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Courtesy of University of California Berkeley Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Here, XL Senior Superintendent Erik Russell talks with Construction Dive about the challenges of this unique project and how it rose from an existing structure into one with seismic implications in mind.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

Permission granted by DJI Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. In addition, its fusion positioning system allows it to fly close to glass facade buildings or wind turbine blades. In addition, its fusion positioning system allows it to fly close to glass facade buildings or wind turbine blades.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application.

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JOG: Transforming structural re-levelling

Roads Online

Mainmarks JOG computer-controlled, multipoint injection system is helping to re-level entire structures across several industries. Joe Glanville, General Manager of Mainmark in Australia, explains how the system works and why this approach is so innovative. JOG injection circuit installation. Images: Mainmark.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

The remainder of this article will detail the key elements of the proposed new specification, highlighting significant differences and improvements over previous polished concrete sections. His firm, Bennett Build, leads project teams in lowering the economic and environmental costs of designing and implementing stronger concrete systems.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

From discovering structure flaws to ensuring safety protocols, thermal imaging provides crucial insights in real time. In this article, they break down the five key uses of thermal imaging on construction sites. Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance.

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National Precast: 50 years of building Australia’s future

Roads Online

This revolutionary construction method has been instrumental in transforming Australia’s infrastructure landscape, enabling the creation of robust, long-lasting structures across various sectors. These retaining structures have supported the motorway’s expansion while blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.