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Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

Construction Dive

Evans, the president of Swinerton-owned mass timber firm Timberlab, has helped the company through the process of building up a domestic supply chain. CONSTRUCTION DIVE: How are steel tariffs impacting mass timber? Is there more demand for timber as a steel alternative? which Timberlab and Swinerton are working on.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Risk-Based Cost and Schedule Estimating and Value Engineering The cost of materials such as concrete and steel have surged, driven by post-pandemic supply chain realignments and global instability. They also bolster quality control through precise measurements and real-time monitoring, reducing the likelihood of defects and rework.

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Timber Framing Design: Complete Guide to Traditional Structural Planning

UK Construction Blog

This comprehensive design process separates timber frame construction from conventional building methods and determines the success of the entire project. Timber framing design is the architectural and structural planning process for creating buildings using heavy timber construction with traditional joinery methods.

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A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Laser Cutting in UK Construction Metal Fabrication

UK Construction Blog

The post A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Laser Cutting in UK Construction Metal Fabrication appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Lower Labor Costs One person can control the whole laser machine. Less Waste Laser cutting is controlled by computer software. For example, in structural steel fabrication, every cut must be perfect.

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Is Fabric Architecture Truly Permanent? Test Your Knowledge

Construction Specifier

This week’s quiz is from The revolution of tension fabric buildings in facility design. Once viewed as temporary or low-quality, fabric buildings have undergone a dramatic transformation—thanks to innovations like I-beam rigid-frame design, multi-layer PVC cladding, and vertically integrated manufacturing.

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The Role of Online Reviews in the Modern Construction Industry

UK Construction Blog

It will look at why reviews matter, how they guide clients, and the ways teams can turn feedback into better buildings. Digital testimonials shorten that trust-building period. The tangible evidence of progress is provided by buildings, and the digital record of updates reassures potential customers that the lesson was understood.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket.