UK Construction Blog

MAY 6, 2025

They might sound similar, but they play very different roles in your heating system. Understanding the distinction between the two is crucial not just for ensuring your stove operates efficiently, but also for staying compliant with UK Building Regulations. What Is a Flue Pipe?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post The Hidden Costs of Poor Building Regulation Compliance: Why Professional Drawings Matter More Than Ever appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Material costs are soaring, skilled labor is scarce, and regulatory scrutiny has intensified following high-profile building safety failures.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Timber Framing Design: Complete Guide to Traditional Structural Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But timber framing design flips this approach entirely, requiring architects and engineers to plan every detail months before the first timber is cut. What is Timber Framing Design?

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The post Loft Conversion Planning: The Critical Role of Technical Drawings and Structural Assessment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. However, successful loft conversion projects require meticulous planning, precise technical documentation, and thorough structural assessment from the outset.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By 2050, nearly 50% of all emissions generated by new construction are expected to come from building materials like concrete. For example, by 2030, all structures 10,000 square feet or larger in California must reduce carbon in building materials by 20%, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. You must also have proper plans for water supply and sewage systems.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2025

In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, combining Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is changing how we analyze and use 3D data. BIM (Building Information Modeling): BIM is a process that uses digital models to represent the physical and functional characteristics of a building.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House?

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. By identifying project specifications early, construction teams can optimize their use of high-performance building materials early project identification.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

As a result, the projects contractor Skanska , received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best construction management civil project. miles of at-grade guideway, two elevated stations, and a parking structure. The Skanska team built 2.3

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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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. Phase 2: Planning & Design In this phase, the full project plan takes shape. It sets the foundation for building.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post Why Heavy-Duty Joist Hangers and Timber Connectors Are Essential for Structural Integrity in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction When it comes to structural safety and long-term durability, the choice of fasteners and connectors in construction is just as critical as the choice of materials.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. Every metric ton of wood used in place of concrete and steel in the structure is estimated to avoid 3.9

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety ( IBHS ) today released the 2025 FORTIFIED Home, FORTIFIED Commercial and FORTIFIED Multifamily construction standards. All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards.

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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%.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 12, 2025

This is especially relevant for high-rise buildings , industrial facilities , and large-scale areas where many engineers work simultaneously. This information will then be visible in systems like Newforma Connect. The Senior BIM Engineer spends minimal time on design, focusing more on managing the process and reviewing the final model.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Complying with Noise Regulations Many cities enforce strict noise regulations as part of their building codes to ensure a healthy living and working environment. Soundproof windows help construction projects meet these standards, reducing the impact of noise pollution on surrounding areas.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. These areas are home to diverse projects ranging from retail complexes to large-scale office buildings. These surveys provide precise data on property lines, topography, and existing structures.

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Rapport3

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How David Chipperfield Architects Transformed with Rapport3 In today's competitive architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, a firm's ability to manage its projects effectively is just as important as the quality of its designs.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. You’d find it difficult to imagine a top-flight club operating from such a compact venue.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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

JANUARY 13, 2025

They look for new approaches, materials, and designs that keep them ahead of the curve. Modular construction promises faster builds. They look for a contractor or developer who can solve their unique challenges, whether that means integrating solar panels or designing more collaborative spaces. Some firms play it safe.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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Roads Online

JULY 2, 2025

Image: Major Road Projects Victoria Duncan Elliott, Chief Executive Officer – Major Road Projects Victoria North East Link has become the first infrastructure project in Australia to receive the internationally recognised PAS2080 certification – a global standard that focuses on the management of carbon emissions in infrastructure projects.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 20, 2025

The construction industry isn’t facing a temporary labor shortageit’s working through a structural reset. And without a system to attract, retain, and empower it, even the best-laid project plan won’t survive contact with the field. Because talent is your #1 resource. It’s a strategic one.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Understanding the Basics of IFRS 16 The International Financial Reporting Standard 16 (or IFRS 16 ) redefined how leases are reported on financial statements. Under the previous standard (IAS 17), operating leases—like many construction equipment rentals—were kept off the balance sheet. With IFRS 16, that changed.

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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

JUNE 19, 2025

The post The Role of Groundworks In Building A New Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Groundworks are the foundation of any construction project, and whether or not your groundworks are done right can impact the success of building your new home. These buildings will be less complex than commercial ones.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. The facility was designed by architects Shive-Hattery and ZGF Architects and built by Sellen Construction. It achieved 52.4

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