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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.
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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Installation requires precise techniques including a minimum 150mm end bearing on each side, proper alignment for cavity walls, and temporary supports for longer spans to ensure structural integrity.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
The post Your Business Safety Net: Why Regular Fire Sprinkler Checks Matter appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most critical safety features in any commercial building. But installing them isnt enough. But what about the silent heroessprinkler systems?
Specification Product Update
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Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire.
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.
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Construction Specifier
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By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. billion annually. billion annually.
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
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Custom designs might take up to six months. 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. A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks.
CCR Magazine
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The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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CCR Magazine
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The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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UK Construction Blog
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Professional Manchester epoxy floor contractors bring over 40 years of experience, ensuring flawless installations with minimal disruption even in high-traffic environments like the University of Manchester and Arndale Centre. You can select options that complement your facility’s design or branding.
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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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UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.
Construction Specifier
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The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”
Stok
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Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 20, 2025
By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Their ability to transfer daylight also makes them beneficial for interior applications.
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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.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2024
Having your hydraulic systems running smoothly and your team equipped and trained is key to being competitive. Implement these and you’ll streamline, build customer relationships, prioritise safety and long term success in your hydraulic business. Invest in hydraulic specific software for design, documentation and diagnostics.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 31, 2021
While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. fire protection. . fire protection.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.
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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Concrete mix design. Will we face a shortage of fly ash as regions shift away from coal-fired power plants? Small variations in the coarse or fine aggregates in the concrete mix can have a dramatic effect on the concrete’s overall performance. Concrete mix design. Monitoring mix design performance.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. fire protection. . fire protection.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 21, 2024
The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Totally revolting.” Latham isn’t alone.
CivilJungle
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Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. The design reaches the service life.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2024
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Buildern
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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!
UK Construction Blog
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It’s designed to help you allocate resources wisely, forecast project costs accurately, and maintain financial control throughout the construction lifecycle. A construction budget template serves as your financial compass, providing a structured framework to plan, track and monitor all project costs effectively.
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Building Information Management
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d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Designated Official” is the highest ranking official of the primary occupant agency of a Federal facility, or, alternatively, a designee selected by mutual agreement of occupant agency officials. DEFINITIONS.
Building Information Management
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d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Designated Official” is the highest ranking official of the primary occupant agency of a Federal facility, or, alternatively, a designee selected by mutual agreement of occupant agency officials. DEFINITIONS.
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Building Information Management
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Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Over his more than 38years service to FM Global, Mr. Gay has performed many different job assignments: . Monday and Tuesday: Board, Council and Committee Meetings. Thursday: Information Exchanges.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
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Work Gearz
OCTOBER 5, 2020
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Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. Perform required lubrication. Special Instructions: 1.
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Construction Specifier
MARCH 27, 2025
By Rachel Berkin Photo by Randy Hoepner Photography Designing new builds is more challenging than ever before. Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building.
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