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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. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
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. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
iField Smart
MAY 4, 2025
It provides an accurate and in-depth record of the final build. As-Built drawings are visual deliverables that help understand a physical snapshot of a building project. For example, renovating a building without learning where the wires and pipes are positioned can lead to chaos. What are As-Built Drawings?
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Experienced roofing companies in Orlando, FL , guarantee thorough damage evaluations and durable repairs through their expertise. million squares of residential roofing material.
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 15, 2025
This innovative sustainable insulation solution transforms yesterday’s newspapers into tomorrow’s energy-efficient homes, delivering exceptional thermal performance while significantly reducing environmental impact. The manufacturing process involves several critical stages that ensure both performance and safety.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 6, 2025
This versatile flooring solution provides exceptional performance across various household settings while maintaining its sophisticated appearance. These typically measure around 127-128mm in width and 615-635mm in length, with thicknesses ranging from 5mm to 8mm. Is herringbone vinyl flooring waterproof?
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Roads Online
JUNE 1, 2025
This is just one of the reasons why the company introduced Cat Compaction Control, a technology portfolio that focuses on giving operators an intelligent compaction system. A lot of companies, when they offer compaction technology, they offer an accelerometer, which measures drum decoupling, he says.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
Whether you’re renovating your home, upgrading your office, or enhancing an industrial facility, epoxy flooring delivers outstanding performance in high-traffic environments. Understanding Epoxy Resin Flooring Epoxy resin flooring transforms concrete surfaces into durable, high-performance industrial floors.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2025
The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends. The International Building Code (IBC) sets forth requirements for commercial building applications.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. Since its formation in 2003, Toll Brothers City Living has completed 45 condominium buildings totaling over 7,200 residences.
GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Floor moisture barrier warranties. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Flooring moisture barrier warranties. Failing to properly test for moisture may also void the flooring product warranty. . . Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 3, 2024
Certified installers, especially those who carry substrate prep certification, are trained to assess and correct moisture and pH issues, so flooring projects start on the right foot, and help protect the integrity of the floor’s performance and design.
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GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Floor moisture barrier warranties. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Flooring moisture barrier warranties. Failing to properly test for moisture may also void the flooring product warranty. . . Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.
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GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Flooring warranties and moisture. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Flooring warranties and moisture. Failing to properly test for moisture may also void the flooring product warranty. . . Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule.
Construction Specifier
MAY 30, 2025
By Andrew Irvine Photos and illustration courtesy TYPAR Construction Products In recent years, moisture management has become increasingly important for multifamily and commercial construction teams due to higher expectations for building performance and more stringent building codes and regulations.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Whether you’re building a new home or looking to replace windows and doors in an existing property, finding the right manufacturer is key. Customer Satisfaction and Service From professional installation to warranties and support, customers rely on manufacturers to deliver an exceptional experience.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Take BIM for example.
CivilJungle
MAY 28, 2021
Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. The overwhelming majority of building construction projects are bijou renovations, like incrporation of a room, or repair of a bathroom.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2024
Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. Therefore, preventive maintenance of building exteriors has become more important than ever.
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CCR Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
In regions prone to such weather events, investing in hurricane impact windows is a proactive measure that can safeguard homes and enhance overall safety and security. Consider factors such as geographic location, local building codes, proximity to coastal areas, and past experiences with extreme weather events.
Building Information Management
MARCH 31, 2015
Traditional design-bid-build and low-bid are inefficient and antagonistic. Owners, Contractors, and AEs are pit against one another from concept thru warranty. Failure to perform due diligence. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. So, why do so many Owners and Contractors stick with spreadsheets?
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.
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Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2022
Among the many performance characteristics expected of today’s building wraps (also referred to as weather-resistive barriers, water-resistive barrier, or housewrap), draining bulk water is increasingly important. In many areas around the country, building codes are driving the need for better moisture management solutions.
Building Information Management
JUNE 2, 2016
They simply need to be involved in the project early (from concept) thru hand-over/warranty period. LEAN Construction Delivery Methods – Job Order Contacting, JOC, Integrated Project Delivery, IPD … versus archaic, antagonistic, and unproductive design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. Share risk and reward.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. Here, a building envelope specialist is inspecting cold-fluid applied waterproofing and associated accessories as a key step to a successful installation and an integral part of the quality control process.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.
Building Information Management
JUNE 16, 2016
Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.
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CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2024
While DIY solutions may offer temporary relief, professional pest control services are essential for long-term results. DIY vs. Professional Pest Control We’ve all been tempted to take matters into our own hands. After all, stores are packed with pest control products promising to rid your home of invaders with a single spray.
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In Eight
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Functionalities found in different construction technologies allow more control over the issues that tend to trigger disputes in the first place. One solution in particular can dramatically reduce the incidence of design-based claims: building information modeling (BIM).
CCR Magazine
JULY 5, 2024
Planning and Measurement for Gutters Prepare for the gutter installation process by first inspecting the existing gutter system. The planning stage involves making essential measurements. This gives a clear measure to the framing of your house. This measurement is crucial for ordering a new fitting door.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2012
Excel) and COTS tools for are used for various aspects of facility life-cycle management – strategic planning, capital planning and management/financial modeling, construction delivery, maintenance management, spaces planning/untilization, building automation/security, project management, etc. INTRODUCTION. Proprietary (e.g.,
In Eight
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Because these projects are characterized by “smarter” technologies incorporated into the built asset and more stringent building requirements, having this more holistic view can be the difference between successfully meeting project outcomes or becoming the latest to overshoot budget and schedule expectations. Project certainty.
Construction Daily News
APRIL 25, 2024
Many have preventive or emergency measures to bring loss as close to zero as possible. Importance of Backup Equipment Backup equipment is plan B for your emergency measures. Temporary Climate Control Systems Construction jobs are known to carry high risks — including the weather.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 15, 2018
JOC Programs are competitively procured, performance-based, and supports long-term owner-contractor relationships. JOC’s history begins with the US Army in Europe in the 1980’s. JOC contractors strive for: • Fast Delivery • High Quality • No Change Orders • No Warranty Hassles • Maximize budgets. and Linda T. and Linda T.
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Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
JOC is about performance! Controlling costs. fewer change orders, increased response to warranty issues, virtually no legal disputes. move away from the low capture ratios and low profit world of traditional design-hard bid-build and achieve reasaonble payment for your effort and service. Performance incentives.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The project pathway, from concept through warranty period must be simple and direct. Trust but measure. Performance metrics are REQUIRED.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The project pathway, from concept through warranty period must be simple and direct. Trust but measure. Performance metrics are REQUIRED.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Commercial Locksmiths Denver provide a variety of services to businesses, including: Lockout Services: There is nothing worse than realizing you’ve locked your only set of keys inside the building. These innovative systems put the power to control every area of your business back into your hands.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
It doesn’t only affect the performance of your aircon unit, but also your indoor air quality. Routinely cleaning the inside of your air conditioner also improves its performance and longevity. Hence, it’s crucial that you take measures to protect both the immediate environment and your health.
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Jonas Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2021
They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure. Enter process management.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Although extreme weather or forces beyond human control can impact budgets, in most cases, a project’s overrun is a result of inaccurate analysis or planning before building even starts. Measure Now. Inaccurate Project Estimates. Do your current processes give you the data you need to capture critical project information?
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Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
Noise is measured in decibels (dB) with hearing beginning at 0 and 140 representing the level where you will feel actual physical pain. A dB is the unit used to measure the intensity of sound. A dB is the unit used to measure the intensity of sound. Decibel measurement uses a log scale. Easy-to-use controls.
Building Information Management
JULY 20, 2012
The National BIM Library includes objects with sophisticated and consistent graphical and parametric control. These objects all carry varying degrees of graphical data such as size, shape and area, and feature different levels of parametric control to manipulate them graphically. Graphical data. Non-graphical data.
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