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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%.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Your primary purpose guides decisions on layout, materials, and budget allocation. For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
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. Roof Repairs or Replacement : Roof renovations typically cost 5,000-12,000 for an average UK home.
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Specification Product Update
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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.
Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2025
Photo courtesy Shutterstock Skylights can be used to provide significant energy savings and enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings, flooding interior spaces with the warmth and illumination of natural light. These benefits make skylights a welcome addition to buildings. These benefits make skylights a welcome addition to buildings.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Superior material properties include excellent chemical resistance, fire retardancy, sound insulation, and waterproofing capabilities, with minimal water absorption (less than 0.5%) ensuring long-term durability in challenging environments. Sheet Type Weight Key Properties Primary Uses Foamed PVC <0.5g/cm²
The Pro Builder
APRIL 23, 2024
Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can maneuver and place the panels onsite.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. he was struck by an eerie silence.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Not so in a factory.
Construction Specifier
JULY 25, 2024
By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The US manufacturing sector is booming. Manufacturing has one of the highest costs to hire, estimated at $5,100 by RecruiterBox. Manufacturing plants are often extremely hot.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.
Specification Product Update
AUGUST 17, 2023
Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.
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Specification Product Update
JUNE 15, 2023
Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.
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The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.
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CCR Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
Temporary Suspended Ceilings are in great demand in cities across the world as the metropolitan population increases by the day leading to a meteoric rise in construction. They are a multi-use tool and a great friend to any good building contractor. Given here are the benefits of temporary suspended ceilings.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 30, 2021
Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.
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BDC Network
JULY 20, 2023
Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2024
Commercial roofs may be hidden from your eyes’ view but they play very important roles. Your company depends on the roof to be successful. The roof keeps your workers, equipment and customers protected from rain, snows storms as well as harmful ultraviolet rays. Manufacturers say that roofs can last for forty years.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2022
What Is Skillion Roof ? The Skillion roof is a unique type of roof which has just one unvarying isolated surface. The characteristics of this type of roof are crucial than regular smooth tents. The main difference between a standard roof and a Skillion roof is the perpendicular pitch or rise. Butterfly Roof.
Whirlwind Steel
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
November 27, 2023 by Whirlwind Team CAN I REPLACE ONLY THE STEEL SIDING OR ROOFING ON MY METAL BUILDING? Steel buildings are tough, lasting decades when constructed properly. Even though steel requires minimal maintenance, there is some upkeep involved in making your building last. Check panels for scratches.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Plans for the LiUNA expansion included classrooms, high ceiling equipment and vehicle training bays, an enhanced piping shop, an auditorium and a cafeteria. Our successful experience with the materials assured us it was the right choice for this project.” Everyone who worked with these materials was very impressed.”
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
And rather than regularly regrading temporary roadways, ring roads are a way to accommodate heavy traffic from the start and make the delivery and handling of materials work smoothly on a consistent and ongoing basis. With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations.
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Instruction of Pitched Roof. From the beginning of civilization, roofs are one of the essential structural components, necessary for building construction. Roofs protect the building structure and the inhabitants from adverse atmospheric and exposure condition and also to enable privacy to its inhabitants.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. In the construction of skirting, there are many different materials are available in the market; generally wooden skirting, metal skirting, pencil skirting, etc is widely used for skirting purpose. Related Article.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings? A metal building is a structure made mainly from steel or aluminum parts. Freestanding or can be attached to existing buildings. Quick to assemble too.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. Why metal fabric?
CivilJungle
JUNE 1, 2022
Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Material strength or other technical indicators. The acquisition of interlayers, such as manufacturer buildings to office buildings, needs several extra layers inside the plant.
CivilJungle
JULY 4, 2022
After selecting the plot we have to do a soil test, which is equally important to the communication and transportation system. Choosing Construction Materials. Choosing the construction materials plays a big role in reducing the construction cost. Saving on Finishing Materials. By Materials from Local Vendors.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 9, 2022
Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. Material properties test. in 2020, the U.S. What is T-SLAB ® ? UNCC testing.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
The allure of oak frames as a building material lies in its robustness and the natural warmth it adds to any design. Opting for a self-build conservatory kit presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions, providing an alluring addition to a property that increases its value while enhancing the quality of living space.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Introduction of Roof Storm Damage Checklist. Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. In America, there is a huge problem due to storms where roof repair work is required. Types of Roof Storm Damage.
Buildern
MAY 4, 2023
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!
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Mastic asphalt flooring will create an associated fluid barrage of specific class asphalt with pure sand in a certain amount flowing on the building surface in a warm shape with sufficient stability to go down quickly. Whilst also benefiting from a flooring material with excellent damp-proofing properties. Mastic Asphalt Flooring Cost.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Strategically installed between the floor and ceiling, it creates an extra layer for storage and other industrial activities without occupying any ground-level floor space.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 1, 2022
Mass timber construction is best suited for low-medium rise buildings such as public places like libraries and multi-residential buildings. This is considered as the most effective material in the building purpose. One of the main advantage of this material is easily renewable , fast growing and high yielding tree.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The amounts of different materials and labor needed can also be estimated from a detailed estimate. Also, Read: Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet. Requirement Data for Estimation: The following data is important to build an estimation for a task. Provision is also rendered at 1.5 Drawings (Plans, Sections, etc.).
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UK Construction Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. Concrete, a strong and durable material, excels in resisting compression forces but has relatively low tensile strength. In 1854, William B.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
40 Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
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Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. 10% loss is due to wasted materials. What is BIM? Introduction. Increasing exports.
CivilJungle
MARCH 10, 2021
The heat conductivity of wood is comparatively poor compared to materials such as aluminium, marble, steel or glass. This can withstand sound as well as echo, creating it a favoured material for constructing offices including residential structures. Wood in a building can only be used until proper seasoning.
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