CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use. These buildings require complex plumbing systems. This promotes long-term economic viability for your buildings.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Additionally, knowing when to capitalize construction loan interest can significantly impact your project’s financial health. Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. It involves estimating all costs and setting financial targets.

Project Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

The post How to Ensure Health & Safety Compliance in Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Health and safety compliance is a critical priority for the construction industry. Various regulatory bodies set out requirements that construction companies must follow to maintain safe work environments.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

Construction Pest Control: The Hidden Cost of Pests on Site Delays, Damage & Legal Risk You Can Avoid If youve ever worked on a building site , youll know theres rarely a quiet moment. The truth is, construction pest control isnt just a hygiene thing. They carry health risks and can seriously affect your build.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether it’s accessing rooftops, maintaining building façades, or installing equipment, the risks are significant – and so are the legal responsibilities. Specialist firms like Altus Safety support organisations across sectors in navigating these regulations, but ultimate responsibility always lies with those controlling the work.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

The post Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction. Concrete breakers produce sustained noise above 100 decibels for hours during structural removal work.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2025

Construction paperwork has shifted dramatically from site offices filled with folders to tablets and smartphones on UK building sites. While many builders have mastered their craft through years of hands-on experience, the digital documentation requirements from Building Regulations to health and safety records now demand equal attention.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Swinerton’s early commitment to mass timber began in 2016 with the design, permitting, and construction of the then largest mass timber office building in the U.S.First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Campuswhich was delivered four months faster and four percent cheaper than structural steel. concrete) in the substructure.

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Maltaward

JANUARY 15, 2025

Construction site security is critical to any building project. If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety.

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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%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

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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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UK Construction Blog

JULY 8, 2025

Cracked, crumbling, or poorly finished plaster is no longer just an eyesore; it signals deeper issues with building standards and ongoing maintenance. Recent reports highlight how damage to plaster is becoming more common, contributing to a growing list of defects in both new builds and older properties across the country.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Coworking spaces have evolved far beyond traditional office buildings, with more businesses turning to warehouses as a flexible and cost-effective alternative. Another crucial aspect of planning is ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and safety requirements.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Flooring Systems Fire Protection System Installation Safety Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

Integrating plants into buildings isnt just about aestheticsits a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency. In buildings with poor ventilation, integrating plant life can significantly improve indoor air quality. Methods of Integrating Plants into Architecture 1.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Use 3/8-inch copper or aluminium piping rather than flexible hose for main lines, incorporating moisture traps and regulators to protect tools from damage.

Maintenance 52

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Stok

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Building owners and operators are implementing practical upgrades, including: Building envelope improvements by adding insulation, sealing leaks, upgrading windows, and installing exterior shades. Metrics like soil health and species monitoring are becoming key factors in real estate sustainability efforts.

Real Estate Development 52

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Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

This data is essential for understanding a construction project’s financial health and making sound business decisions. These factors complicate the construction project estimation and cost control process, making it more difficult to accurately predict a project’s final cost.

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Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Most accounting professionals would agree that a financially successful business is supported by accounting practices that can produce accurate cost and accounting data to reflect the company’s financial health and profitability. Without those practices, it’s likely impossible to report on a company’s financial health.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. In Canada, non-residential building construction costs rose by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2024.

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Buildern

JANUARY 30, 2025

Typical responsibilities include managing the workforce, collaborating with contractors and subcontractors, and maintaining adherence to safety regulations. Oversee safety protocols and regulatory compliance: The construction site superintendent should be at the forefront of all the regulations.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

In this complete guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about recycled paper insulation – from its manufacturing process and thermal performance to installation methods, costs, and UK building regulations. What is Recycled Paper Insulation?

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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Natural Building

JUNE 24, 2025

Barbara Jones is a passionate advocate of building with natural materials and has been a leading exponent of straw-bale construction since the mid-1990s – designing affordable, straw-bale houses. She co-founded The School of Natural Building and trains a community of aspiring natural builders through theoretical and practical courses.

Building Design 52

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Jonas Construction

MARCH 20, 2024

Accurate and reliable accounting helps in comparing the actual expenses against the budget, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing timely insights into the financial status of construction projects. It’s the keystone in building a successful, financially stable construction enterprise.

Construction Management 40

Construction Management Cost Control Project Management Change Management 40

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

These structures include proper ventilation systems with roof vents, louvre windows, or automatic vent openers that regulate internal temperature and humidity. The consistent temperature control creates a more stable growing environment, extending your growing season significantly.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Rapport3

JANUARY 16, 2025

Document Storage and Version Control: Centralise project documents with easy retrieval and ensure teams work with the latest versions. Reporting and Analytics: Provide insights into project performance and financial health. On-Premises Tools: Provide greater control over data but involve higher upfront costs and ongoing maintenance.

Project Management 52

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

HVAC System Installation 40

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 40

Jonas Construction

APRIL 12, 2024

Construction accounting plays an integral role in providing visibility and insight into a business’ financial health and operations. Contracts are Long-Term The length of time from recording the signatures on a contract to finishing the building and handing it over to the customer is another factor.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance General Contracting Cost Control Building Codes 40

Buildern

JULY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, construction job management software makes it easier to keep the project on track and build a stronger network between all links in a chain. Finding skilled labor, the seasonal nature of many jobs, complicated labor rules, and safety regulations do not make the job of an HR team easier.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management Building Code Compliance 52

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.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As concerns about environmental health grow, understanding what’s in the air around us has become essential for both individuals and organisations.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

the warehouse in Aberdeen Lawrie (Demolition) Limited admitted breaching safety regulations when working as principal contractor on the demolition of a vacant warehouse in Aberdeen. These holes were guarded by steel crowd control barriers secured together with plastic tie wraps – but they were not attached to the roof surface.

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Health Regulations Safety Regulations Construction Equipment 59

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.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Painting/finishing Piping Installation 52

Construction Law

JULY 3, 2025

Worries over delays to approval of high rise residential projects is behind a shake up of the Building Safety Regulator that moves it from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and placed under control of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Safety Regulations 40

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Building Controls Approvals 40

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time. They extract stale, warm air from inside a building while drawing fresh air from outside. The issue becomes more challenging as UK building regulations push for better-insulated, more airtight structures.

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