Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2025

The system was key to reinforcing El Capitolio’s historic terracotta facade. Photo courtesy Cintec An internationally recognized anchoring system played a crucial role in the stabilization and preservation of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s new builds and renovations push the boundaries of design to create opulent, unique spaces for elite clientele. Recently, the former Monte Carlo was transformed into Park MGM, with a modern aesthetic that appeals to younger crowds through its sleek design and high-end dining options. </p>

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Prefabricated construction is usually conducted through delegated design and affects many project stakeholders, so it is important to have all parties aligned as early as possible during design.

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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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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. You’re not alone. Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 7, 2025

They commit to completion dates based on historical supply timelines, only to discover those timelines no longer apply in the current market. Accounting departments designed for ten projects suddenly handle thirty. Trust builds over successive projects as contractors demonstrate reliability. Fourth, preserve core relationships.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Such systems could interfere with original materials or wreck historic interiors.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage. Local ordinances often designate specific uses for properties, and changing these designations can be time-consuming and costly.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Available in various colours and finishesfrom light greys to warm oak tonesthis flooring option works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional interior designs. Originally found in stately homes and luxurious properties, the design features rectangular blocks laid at 90-degree angles to create a distinctive zigzag formation.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. Why modular textile construction?

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2025

Photos courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) When designing educational spaces, project teams must meet code-driven requirements such as accessibility and fire safety. In fact, at the end of 2023, two educational design experts from Gensler discussed trends shaping the design and construction of college campuses.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This striking new luxury property strikes a perfect balance between classic designs and contemporary comfort. The Lancelot Collection: Where Luxury Meets Legacy Starting at 16,150,000, The Lancelot Collection presents a unique opportunity to purchase property in historic Knightsbridge with a modern twist.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

Hudson Yards Concrete Casing – Section 3, the first project to break ground in November 2023, reached 56% completion at the beginning of the month, says Leroy Antoine, senior manager of capital construction for Amtrak, the agency managing design and construction of the $692-million project.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Brighton’s Secret Building Material Stroll along the crescents and terraces of Brighton & Hove and you’ll see Regency façades, intricate iron balconies and colourful render. For homeowners who need proof for insurers or building control, we provide full photographic reports and engineer-stamped drawings.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Instead of tossing them in the dumpster, these beauties became the inspiration for the entire renovation design. Not by moving walls, mind you, but by discovering space that poor design had rendered unusable. Smart Demolition, Smarter Design Want to hear something cool? Last summer, we worked on a historic building downtown.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers. To learn more, visit: [link].

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Images Courtesy of: ICRI Project of the Year Winner Highlight: After nearly three years of rehabilitation for a total construction cost of approximately $150 million, the historic 3rd Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis re-opened on October 28, 2023. ICRI awarded six additional 2024 Awards of Excellence.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment. The week began with the installation of the huge rotating polar crane in the second reactor building, ahead of the dome placement.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

It aims to halt the stream of waste and raw sewage into the river that has historically been habitual. Lot 1 was designed and built by Rome-based Ghella via a $470-million contract; Lot 2 was designed and built by a joint venture of Fisia Italimpianti S.p Once fully operational, the system will treat up to 2.3

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2025

At the conference, Duffy signed an agreement with the Texas DOT that allows it to take more ownership of environmental permitting requirements, in an effort to help the state build infrastructure projects faster and to serve as a model for other states. versus elsewhere. By Tom Little • June 13, 2025 Keep up with the story.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

CPL , a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for 50 years, has added Richmond-based Commonwealth Architects to broaden the firm’s geographic reach into Virginia. “The shared commitment to sustainability, social harmony, and design functionality makes CPL an ideal partner for our firm. .

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Images Courtesy of: Dunn-Edwards Since 1925, Dunn-Edwards has been dedicated to shaping the world of paint, color, and design, and Viridian Odyssey has been there all along symbolizing life, growth, and resilience with an understated elegance deeply rooted in the nature surrounding us, said Lauren Hoferkamp, Lead Color Expert at Dunn-Edwards.

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Business Facilities

JULY 17, 2025

Baltimore’s historic waterfront is set to realize continued transformation through more than $3 billion of investment across a series of major mixed-use real estate projects. “Our goal is to marry world-class design and planning with an irreplaceable location to create a once-in-a-generation transformative development.”

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Natural Building

MAY 24, 2025

They are chimney-like towers with open sides designed to capture breezes high above ground level and direct them into the buildings below. This way, warm air rises through it, drawing down cooler air into the building from the other side. You can read the original article at www.tehrantimes.com

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its design incorporates watchtowers for surveillance and signaling, enabling effective communication across vast distances. Cultural and Historical Significance Beyond its military purpose, the Great Wall symbolizes China’s enduring strength and resilience.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

When problems arise, finding skilled local roofers becomes crucial – not just any contractor, but professionals who understand the unique architectural styles and weather challenges specific to this historic city. Norwich’s qualified roofers understand local building regulations and planning requirements.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Image courtesy CSHQA June 16, 2025 city’s historic structures. Its seven-story, stratified stone and red brick facade and rounded, turret-like corner entrance shares design elements with Boise’s other historic structures, particularly the nearby 1901-era Idanha hotel building.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2025

The acquisition will preserve Fentress Architects within Populous as Fentress Studios, a Populous Company. For Fentress, it’s more opportunity to do business around the world, and with what Populous has done to date in providing design services for airports, it’s a chance [for us] to do some exciting new innovative design.”

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2025

The acquisition will preserve Fentress Architects within Populous as Fentress Studios, a Populous company. For Fentress, it’s more opportunity to do business around the world, and with what Populous has done to date in providing design services for airports, it’s a chance [for us] to do some exciting new innovative design.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Anthony Falls Historic District. The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Anthony Falls Historic District’s National Register of Historic Places designation. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2024

Photo courtesy Page & Turnbull Page & Turnbull, a historic preservation architecture, planning, and conservation firm, has named James Mallery as director of the architecture and design studio. The post California historic preservation firm selects architectural director appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 29, 2023

Plans for a major multi-million-pound renovation of Cardiff’s historic Central Market have been unveiled by the city council. The plans will preserve and future-proof the Grade II listed building, restoring original design features, and introducing a new ground floor seated area for food.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. The architectural integrity of Adair’s courthouse is a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, making its preservation paramount.

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