UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The post Light Steel Frame Systems: A Modern Solution for Sustainable Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. What Are Light Steel Frame Systems? Light steel frame systems are innovative construction methods that utilize thin sheets of steel, known as cold-formed steel, for building structures.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

PREMIER Design + Build Group recently broke ground on the I-84 Logistics Center in Montgomery, New York, marking its first collaboration with developer Ridgecut Road. The facility will include a 3,000 amp, three-phase, 277-480 volt electric service and an ESFR sprinkler system. The team plans to complete the project in Q4 2025.

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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 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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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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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

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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. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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Construction Specifier

JULY 22, 2025

Our first step was a passive energy reduction strategy, starting from the concept design phase. This process involved evaluating various site options and using programming and energy results to finalize the building’s location and optimize the facade selection and design criteria before addressing active mechanical systems.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2025

Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof. The floor, wall, and roof details were designed to create a continuous, thermal bridge-free envelope. They also help regulate the building’s indoor hydrothermal conditions and reduce internally generated pollution (lower VOCs).

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Construction Specifier

MAY 13, 2025

The building follows the shape of the site and is roughly V-shaped in plan. Totaling 30,008 m 2 (323,000 sf), the building is designed by local architecture studio Payette. The building follows the shape of the site and is roughly V-shaped in plan. Atop the canopy is a green roof and a donut-shaped terrace.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards. In the updated standards, the requirements for a FORTIFIED Roof designation in inland areas will be more consistent with requirements in hurricane-prone areas.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 7, 2025

Four types of roofing materials side-by-side: solar panels, metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tiles. Leveraging his experience as a firefighter, Keeler described the common vulnerabilities in roofing materials that lead to home ignition during wildfires. Aluminum would be the primary roof covering which is a factor.

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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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Roads Online

JUNE 11, 2025

With major construction works now finished the focus will now shift to system testing and preparing the site for passengers and freight. Initial design concepts for the project were completed by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects. kilometre runway.

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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. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

Integrating plants into buildings isnt just about aestheticsits a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency. This approach, known as biophilic design , blends natural elements with urban spaces to create healthier and more livable environments. Methods of Integrating Plants into Architecture 1.

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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. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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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

JULY 25, 2025

The post 7 Heavy-Duty Roof Guardrail Solutions for High-Traffic Rooftops appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Ideally, it should be strong, long-lasting and meet stringent roof guardrail requirements. What are the most durable roof guardrail systems, and where can professionals find them?

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Buildern

JULY 24, 2025

That means: Custom home builders taking full control of a site Remodeling crews handling big additions Developers bringing in GCs for larger builds Commercial projects where lots of subcontractors come in and out If the project’s got more than one vendor, a stack of materials, and a timeline with moving parts, you’ll need a formal agreement.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Semi-detached houses, terraced properties, and closely positioned buildings mean most extension or conversion projects trigger Party Wall Act requirements. The Act covers three main scenarios: building new walls on boundary lines, working on existing party walls, and excavating within three or six metres of neighbouring properties.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Choosing the right commercial roofing contractor for your business is a decision that can have a long-lasting impact on the operations of your commercial property. While a specialty firm may not always be the cheapest option, the return on investment is often much higher in terms of your new roof’s lifespan and reliability.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

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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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey ( Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ).

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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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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

Builders are accepting eco-friendly materials and focusing on energy-efficient designs. Technologies like solar panels and geothermal systems are also being adopted widely. Most Popular Eco-Friendly Materials and Designs The most popular eco-friendly materials include Bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled steel.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

A poorly designed addition can look out of place, disrupt the flow of your home, and even lower its curb appeal. Whether youre adding a new bedroom, expanding your kitchen, or creating a sunroom, these tips will help you achieve a cohesive and harmonious design. Roof Shape : Is your roof gabled, hipped, or flat?

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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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Sustainable design is now essential for businesses aiming to thrive. This technology improves design accuracy and client satisfaction by bringing ideas to life. The use of renewable materials is also gaining momentum, reducing waste and improving building performance.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Dont Forget the Basics: Sometimes it’s the less glamorous fixeslike upgrading electrical systems or fixing plumbingthat make the biggest difference in the long run.

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Buildern

JULY 10, 2025

Table of Contents Preconstruction Kickoff Construction Budget Planning Sending Bid Requests Creating an Accurate Project Estimate Preparing a Proposal Risk Management in Construction Project Planning Step 1: Preconstruction Kickoff The first step in the construction project planning is a meeting with the client and the design team.

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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 Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Benefits of Prefabrication Processes Prefabrication, or the act of constructing building components or entire buildings off-site and transporting them to their final location for assembly, offers several advantages over traditional on-site construction. In some cases, it can forestall work altogether.

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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. This is not quite as significant as the Manchester United new stadium , but still very impressive.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Metal roofs move. Expansion and contraction caused by temperature change, as well as loads caused by snow and wind, create engineering issues that need to be solved when installing a metal-over-metal retrofit system. Snow guards and snow fencing or rails are designed and very effective at preventing dangerous avalanches.

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Buildern

JULY 16, 2025

It’s clear that regardless of the scope of a construction project, one cannot build without materials. Project manager keeps everyone aligned within the system. A building firm can keep supplier data, bid responses, and cost comparisons in one place. Even if stored under a roof, the doors can warp because of humidity.

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