UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2025

With clear, practical strategies and expert advice, this guide aims to simplify damp proofing and provide actionable steps for tackling common moisture problems in any building. This is the most common form in modern buildings, especially those with poor ventilation. Each type harms building materials differently.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Build and support collaborative internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery terms. #5. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A. LAWA hopes the method will serve to be innovative and adaptive, saving public funds and time with a high degree of building control and supervision.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. C3030 Ceiling Finishes.

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. C3030 Ceiling Finishes.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

However, adding plumbing fixtures to a below-grade space presents unique challenges that require careful planning, appropriate materials, and often specialized expertise. Code Compliance Research: Building codes for basement bathrooms are particularly stringent due to drainage, ventilation, and safety concerns.

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The MCP Group

MAY 15, 2024

Bid Due Date | June 7, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of (4) metal buildings totaling 70,262 sf with associated sitework.

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The MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Bid Due Date | May 16, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 34,551 sf three-story, steel framed building with associated sitework. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Renovating a basement bathroom involves a series of well-defined steps that ensure both functionality and compliance with local building codes. Initially, homeowners must assess the feasibility of the project, focusing on the existing layout, plumbing, and structural requirements.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These properties, typically known as smart buildings, use advanced technologies to manage assets, resources, and services to benefit the property owner, building employees, and customers. Architects and engineers have been using AI for BIM (Building Information Modeling) platforms to create a virtual 3-D model of the project.

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Bid Due Date | March 7, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 79,507 sf PEMB arena with heavy timber framing, structural steel and associated sitework. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KSU Animal Science Arena appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Location Pasadena, TX Plans 3 – Bid Set Architectural & Civil Plans Specifications On the plans. 6 – Geotech Report by ECS Southwest, LLP General Information 4 – Bid Set Project Manual MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

It includes info on reflectorless/robotic systems and prism-only systems. Total stations are installed over control points similarly to traditional transits, theodolites, or EDM. A traditional plumb bob provides this type of check if utilized in ideal conditions. A shoe to the pole point could is required in soft ground.

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The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Location Fort Worth, TX Plans 4 – 230616_Echo_Fort Worth,TX – Thru REV 1 Specifications 5 – Echo Fort Worth, TX – SPECS 3 – 230616_Echo_Fort Worth,TX_REV 1 Narrative 6 – ECHO_Ft Worth, TX_COMcheck General Information 1 – Instruction to Bidders 7 – Geotech — Ft.

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The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Location Fort Worth, TX Plans 4 – 230616_Echo_Fort Worth,TX – Thru REV 1 Specifications 5 – Echo Fort Worth, TX – SPECS 3 – 230616_Echo_Fort Worth,TX_REV 1 Narrative 6 – ECHO_Ft Worth, TX_COMcheck General Information 7 – Geotech — Ft.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Also, Read: Is Steel Stronger Than Concrete | Steel and Concrete Construction Costs | Steel Vs Concrete | How Strong Is Concrete | Concrete Vs Steel Building Cost. Also, Read: Reinforced Concrete Frame | Concrete Frame Construction | Concrete Building Construction | Frame Construction | Types of Frame. Short Note. Sugar in Concrete.

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The MCP Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Location Round Rock, TX Plans 3 – Echo Suites_Round Rock, TX – BID SET COMMENTS_01.26.2024 5 – Echo Suites Round Rock — Civil Plans — 1.15.24 6 – Geotech Revision for Shallow Footing Foundation — Wyndham Echo Hotel – Round Rock — 4.18.23 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in commercial buildings is key. If you ignore it, your building could get damaged and cost a lot to fix. Keeping your space mold-free is good for your building and your people’s health. Leaky roofs and plumbing issues also play a role. Fixing plumbing leaks quickly.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Building on the success of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ programs in Connecticut and this national need for new nurses, Fairfield University began exploring options for a satellite campus in other regions of the country. “Not

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. It supports LEED strategies for site development, thermal comfort, and long-term building performance.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 30, 2021

The foundation plays important role in the construction of the building. The strength of the structure depends on how the foundation of the building is constructed. It is a common type of foundation which is widely used for the construction of residential buildings. Introduction of Pier and Beam Foundation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations. All of this leads to a more controlled and safer jobsite. For example, prefabricated plenums are proof of how off-site manufacturing drives major improvements in safety.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. in 2020, the U.S. What is T-SLAB ® ? UNCC testing. Single-span test.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 27, 2021

Glass block is widely used in the construction of residential as well as commercial buildings. Glass-block panels are also used in the drop-ceilings. Glass blocks are used for wall cladding on the exterior of the buildings. Glass blocks are widely used in the interior decoration of residential as well as commercial buildings.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 28, 2021

The weep holes provide an air circulation system in the cavity walls that help to Come out of the evaporated water outside of the cavity. How to Build a Cavity Wall? The weep holes provide an air circulation system in the cavity walls that help to Come out of the evaporated water outside of the cavity.

Wall Systems 52

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. performance building rating system in the United States. Airfresh Inc.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Yet, many businesses and property owners underestimate the importance of measured building surveys , often skipping them to cut costs or speed up the project timeline. Below, we explore six major problems that can arise when you skip a measured survey for your office building.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo Uses in Construction. Bamboo Architecture.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What is a barndominium, exactly, and how is it different from mainstream new build choices ? Also known in some circles as a barndo, a barndominium is an open concept building, often made from a metal, steel or sometimes wood. Barndominiums carry the entire weight of the roof system along the perimeter. What is a Barndominium?

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CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart. It is measured in a meter cube.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Plumbing - (new to 2013) Same as mechanical. So is it possible to show the ceiling grid and have the air terminal families show below the duct?

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Larry Fosnight Photos courtesy ASSA ABLOY As doors, hardware, and access control solutions advance in increasingly beneficial and sophisticated ways and as building design and construction move at an ever-faster pace, it is more important than ever to ensure all parties involved work together from the outset to get things right.

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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.

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