UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building.

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BDC Network

JULY 18, 2024

Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12 SAFTI FIRST In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Building practices and codes differ between countries, and its important to understand these differences to ensure that your home is built safely, efficiently, and to local standards. Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S., Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S.,

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BDC Network

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22 Three schools offer examples of how specialty glazing, such as security- and fire-rated glass, can be used to achieve safer school design. The fire-rated glass used in this project is also impact safety-rated to meet ANSI Z97.1

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. Its not just a guide, but the standard everyone must follow to ensure safety and reliability. How do these standards affect commercial construction ? With recent updates, the NEC is raising expectations.

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Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Required from Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. So, what has the building industry learned about enhancing safe school design?

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, improved performance may be desired in a mechanical system intake plenum that will be exposed to rain and snow that infiltrates the louver, or at some other unique interior application. Unfortunately, the use of exterior-grade waterproofing within interior space has fire- and life-safety code implications that require analysis.

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BDC Network

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While several states are taking the next steps to standardize safer school design, most of the proposed or passed laws focus on hardening the building’s exterior.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry,published the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide , which is available digitally and in print. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va.,

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Dan Simmons, Managing Director and founder, Quensus If insurers were asked to rank what they see as the most costly damages they could incur, you would expect factors like weather, fire and theft to sit high up the table. The code is an attempt to help reduce losses associated with EoW events and subsequent project delays.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 26, 2025

Seems simple, but every door opening has its own performance level and codes dictate this. This is where the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) and its door hardware standards can provide essential guidance. BHMA currently has more than 40 ANSI/BHMA standards. Full mortise hinges, typical of a type A156.1

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

With their exceptional strength, ability to withstand substantial forces, inherent fire resistance, and corrosion-resistant options, HSS offer reliable protection for structures required to endure and recover from the impacts of natural disasters involving wind, flooding, fire, and seismic activity. Approximately 1.5

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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. Why modular textile construction?

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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. Writing a strong, generic specification for FRTW helps ensure code-compliant FRTW will be installed, competition will be encouraged, and ultimately performance and value for the owner will be delivered. Part 1: General.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2025

Held announces the acquisition of Technorm, Quebc’s leading forensic, building safety and compliance experts. Held, Technorm advises architects, engineers, building owners, insurance professionals, and legal counsel throughout the building lifecycle. Now a part of J.S.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Building code overview.

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cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

From vehicle movement to storage systems and staff workflows, every detail plays a role in keeping people protected and operations running smoothly. Falling objects from racking systems, exposure to loud noise, and respiratory hazards from dust or chemicals further complicate the picture. Visibility plays a big role as well.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2018 (latest data available), insurance companies paid nearly $1 billion in lightning-related claims to some 78,000 policy holders, according to the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). Beyond physical building damage, lightning poses a threat to data, security, and all electrical and electronic components in a building.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 24, 2024

By Heather Bender Images courtesy Clopay Corporation Fire-rated counter doors are a staple for counter-height openings in areas such as cafeterias, laboratories, and concession stands to contain and control a space in the event of a fire. To meet the UL 1784 standard, the air leakage rate of the door assembly cannot exceed 0.1

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions. Modern codes still demand at least 25 mm of clear drainage, so design depth accordingly.

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BDC Network

JUNE 17, 2024

Fire-rated Glazing Supports Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:12 Fire-rated glazing supports safer school design and supports building plans that meet model building code requirements. They help specifiers choose products that will meet or exceed a baseline of building safety.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, as a key part of what provides the integrity of the structure, that steel must be protected to ensure it retains its strength in the event of a catastrophic fire. 1 However, the AISC guidelines make only minimal reference to IFRM coatings in the AESS category system, generally referring to these coatings as “smooth.”

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BDC Network

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Multifunctional, fire-rated glass offers a solution. In these areas, it is crucial for a door or window to defend against fire.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.

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