UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Check your electrical outlets and wiring. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Electrical and Plumbing : Outdated wiring or leaky pipes can pose safety risks and disrupt daily life.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As the demand for streamlined building processes grows, prefabricated utility rooms have become a key solution, helping construction companies reduce installation time, cut costs, and improve overall project efficiency. These modular units are designed to house key systems, including boilers, washing machines, and other essential utilities.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. By allocating costs not just to the General Ledger (GL), but also to specific projects, phases, and cost types, job costing gives contractors better control over project expenses and minimizes the risk of profit fade.

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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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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

The post Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Replacing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A hot water system breakdown can catch homeowners off guard. Most systems are designed to last between 8 to 10 years, but many people are unaware of this expected lifespan. Gas systems require attention to the pilot light.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

The post Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Replacing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A hot water system breakdown can catch homeowners off guard. Most systems are designed to last between 8 to 10 years, but many people are unaware of this expected lifespan. Gas systems require attention to the pilot light.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 3, 2025

After 15 years building standard homes in Sonoma County, he landed his first luxury project—a $2.8 million home and a $430,000 home in Santa Rosa use identical construction methods—same foundation, framing, electrical, and plumbing. million custom home in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove neighborhood.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

In commercial construction , mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of project planning. These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Paper-based documentation systems create bottlenecks, whilst Excel spreadsheets fail to provide real-time updates across multiple teams. Safety compliance presents ongoing challenges without proper tracking systems. Streamlined workflows replace time-consuming manual processes with automated systems.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

But here’s the catch: drop it in wrong, and you’ve bought yourself a structural nightmare wrapped in a plumbing disaster. Utility Coordination: Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation Hot tubs and spas are heavy users of utilities. They require dedicated water supply lines and high-amperage electrical connections.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

The positive effects of this design include a sleeker appearance and a clear adjacent ceiling area for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures. These choices cater to aesthetic preferences and support energy efficiency goals important to building owners and occupants. ft) up to 6 m (20 ft) and heights ranging from 1.2

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Buildern

JULY 9, 2025

One bad subcontractor can derail your entire build. In this article, we will break down some key points on how to hire construction workers and build a team, either comprised of in-house workers or relying on subcontractors. Should you build out your in-house crew or subcontract the work? It’s about risk.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In commercial construction , mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of project planning. These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Design Businesses’ primary strategy to decrease their carbon emissions involves selecting sustainable construction materials. Companies can achieve significant environmental benefits by choosing building materials from reclaimed wood and bamboo alongside recycled steel options.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Building Approval Following DA approval, you’ll need building approval (sometimes called a Construction Certificate), which verifies that your plans comply with the Building Code of Australia and other relevant standards. This is typically obtained through a council or a private certifier.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials. It also reduces the environmental damage that comes from building regular homes.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. By allocating costs not just to the General Ledger (GL), but also to specific projects, phases, and cost types, job costing gives contractors better control over project expenses and minimizes the risk of profit fade.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

You control how much to spend, and with expert advice, you can estimate the value your changes will add to your property. When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. You’re not alone.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

The post The Role of Strata Managers in Post-Construction Building Maintenance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Once a construction project is completed, the real challenge beginsmaintaining the building to ensure its longevity, safety, and optimal functionality for all residents or users.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Here is a five pronged approach to DIY bug proofing your surroundings for spring: Inspect Your Surroundings Inspecting your surroundings for signs of pest infestation is the first step to controlling excessive pest activity and acing your spring DIY prep. Start by checking all the common entry points and consider a solution for them.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 7, 2025

The post Building Smarter: Essential Tools and Services for Modern Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. With growing demand for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, the way we build has evolved significantly. Thats why more project managers are turning to high-efficiency chemical mixing tank systems.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. Evaluate Mechanical Systems Thoroughly. Assess plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components for efficiency. Outdated systems influence a buyer’s price reduction upfront.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

These detailed plans serve multiple critical functions: they ensure Building Regulations compliance, facilitate accurate structural calculations, and provide clear guidance for construction teams throughout the build process. Building Services Integration Modern loft conversions demand sophisticated building services integration.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Black Mountain home had a landslide destroy all four of their recreational buildings, dining halls, and guest cabins. In total, over $13,500 worth of gifts were gathered from PC employees, their families and our very generous trade partners and suppliers. All gifts were donated to the Black Mountain Home and Eliada.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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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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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This saved money and reduced overall construction time, which means shorter build times. . Integrated systems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ash wood was used for all interior building woodwork.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on 20430 & 20440 Century Boulevard, two office buildings converted to a cGMP-ready white box facility and state-of-the-art lab facility respectively, located in Rock Creek’s four-building Precision Labs campus in Germantown, MD.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

According to Eric Broemel, Principal of the MEPT Engineering Group at Schmidt, they got involved early in the project to handle the project’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, working with Design Architect Perkins & Will who were tasked with creating the overall vision for the building.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Upgrading Aging Electrical Infrastructure in a 24-7-365 Environment: SeaTac’s Low Voltage Upgrade Project As an example of a critical infrastructure project in Seattle, the Port of Seattle selected Mortenson for GCCM services for two important projects–SeaTac’s Low Voltage Upgrade project and the Alternate Utility Facility.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S.,

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