UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Light steel frame systems are innovative construction methods that utilize thin sheets of steel, known as cold-formed steel, for building structures. Common applications include walls, roofs, and floors in various building types. With increasing focus on sustainable building practices, light steel framing stands out as a viable choice.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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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.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. These materials come from demolished buildings and are repurposed for new construction, reducing waste and cutting material costs.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Simply put, a kit home is a home or building delivered as a package of pre-cut, pre-engineered materials and components. What Exactly Are Kit Homes?

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In todays news, it has been decided upon by the Australian corporation that it will sell up its building projects in the United States and divest itself of its activities in the United Kingdom as part of a new strategy for commercial enterprise. In the second half of FY25, he predicted that building will be profitable again.

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Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Here are some of the construction technology trends that will dominate in 2024: Additive Manufacturing 3D printing technology is becoming more accessible and affordable, allowing construction companies to create customized building components on-site or in a controlled environment.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. Project management platforms, real-time monitoring (like concrete sensors), BIM, and drone surveys are streamlining workflows and improving quality control.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

While the skilled labor shortage is a major driver, the inability to get the right, up-to-date design information, site conditions, and material specifications into the hands of field crews in real-time is a critical bottleneck. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

and design firm Gensler. Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. of Water Resources and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S. and Nordic PCL Construction.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Oak Framed Orangery Kits: Complete Guide to Premium Self-Build Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Oak framed orangery kits represent a revolutionary approach to premium home extensions, delivering complete prefabricated packages designed specifically for self-assembly orangeries.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Building and site considerations. Example of prefabricated panel installation during construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. By manufacturing building components offsite and assembling them onsite, this method offers numerous advantages over traditional construction techniques. What is Prefabrication? Benefits of Prefabrication in Construction 1.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2021

There’s a common misconception around prefabrication—that it amounts to bland, cookie-cutter boxes rolling off an assembly line. But the truth is that prefabrication techniques can allow design teams to produce beautiful, innovative designs that meet the distinct needs of individual clients. . powered by Sounder.

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BDC Network

MARCH 18, 2024

A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Prefabrication has a very long history. For example, after the second world war Prime Minister Winston Churchill saw the method as key to solving the UK’s housing crisis – which led to the construction of 150,000 prefabricated houses by 1951. Manufacturing off-site in a controlled environment is safer and more sustainable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Modular construction, of course, means many of a building’s parts are prefabricated off-site for assembly onsite. That may have once been the case, but today’s modular builds offer flexibility in design and aesthetic elements to yield the quality and style that builders and clients seek. Getting it right on site.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces.

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factories, flat, etc. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil. Types of Slab Design. Types of slab design are available-. Prepare Formwork. Suspended Slab.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. Yet if the problem deals with materials that were used, you want to immediately stop the rest of the workers from using the same poor quality materials for the rest of the construction project. Due Diligence with Construction Quality.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners As part of an ongoing blog series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Embracing Advanced Building Materials The home-building industry in Alaska is evolving rapidly, with advancements in materials leading the way. Builders are turning to high-performance insulation, reinforced concrete, and composite materials designed to withstand extreme temperatures.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

A guide to field installation and design practices. These SSG elements that were originally assembled under the clean and controlled environment of a fabrication shop face an increasing need to be reliably replaced in the more challenging environmental and logistical conditions presented by an existing in-place building façade.

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Quality Assurance Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Quality Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

With 3D printers now capable of printing building walls and processing cement, the technology could help reshape construction as we know it. Prior to the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) , 3D printing was even used by architectural firms to build scale models. Construction took just 17 days. billion by 2024.

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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

This article explores a range of innovative building products transforming the construction industry today, highlighting their applications and benefits. Innovative Building Products 1. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials Sustainable construction materials are at the forefront of modern building practices.

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