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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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Today at RAPID+TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing event, HP Inc. Booth 4618) announced new automation solutions , and expanded materials, software, and services to help customers scale 3D printed parts production.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Material supplied by Reinforced Earth Reinforced Earth designed, manufactured and supplied 9299 metres squared of bespoke mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) TerraPlus walls for Victorias transformative West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne. Image courtesy of Reinforced Earth.

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Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

The first use of Geoquest Australias EcoStrap HA reinforcements at a project in Victoria, which allowed for the reuse of site won materials as backfill for mechanically stabilised earth walls. Geoquest Australia manufactures and supplies a wide range of geosynthetics, from concrete mattresses to high-strength geogrids andgeotextiles.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Flat or low-slope roofs, industrial-grade materials, and large surface areas require different expertise, tools, and techniques. Make sure their expertise spans buildings like warehouses, retail stores, office complexes, and manufacturing plants, or other properties in line with your specific roofing needs.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Learn about PHMSA drug testing and other updates Staying compliant with safety regulations is always a challenge, and the updates from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for 2025 add new layers to manage. End-to-End Support: From audits to account oversight, we handle the details, so you dont have to.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. The clear sections are available in various materials such as acrylic and tempered, insulated, frosted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass. ft) up to 6 m (20 ft) and heights ranging from 1.2 m (4 ft) to 4.2

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. This method utilizes prefabricated components, offering a modern alternative to traditional building practices. Companies like Price Buildings provide the pre-made parts or structures the construction team assembles on-site.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Homebuilding is done by building a single structure, usually referred to as a “home” for a family. However, this broad description does not include the types of structures that may be built for resale, such as manufactured homes or apartment complexes. Consider Using Metal Materials. Homebuilding Process.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post Leveraging Local Marketplaces for Efficient Home Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building a home is a significant undertaking, and one of the most challenging aspects is sourcing the right materials at the right price. What Are Local Marketplaces for Home Building?

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CCR Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is introducing two material handling products, the BRUTE Rotomolded Tilt Truck and the Heavy-Duty Ergonomic Utility Cart, as part of its new BRUTE Can Handle It campaign. The new BRUTE products are build tough for demanding work scenarios. This new video shows how BRUTE Can Handle It.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2024

Unlike traditional garages, which are typically enclosed and attached to a building, these metal buildings installed are open-sided and can be put independently in a driveway, backyard, or any suitable outdoor space. You can even ask for assistance from a metal carport builder where you bought your materials.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 13, 2020

Each project is unique, but there are some common mistakes, problems, and inefficiencies that occur on a regular basis, affecting the cost, schedule, or performance of building enclosures. Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Bricks are subject to chipping.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 7, 2025

The post Building Smarter: Essential Tools and Services for Modern Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. With growing demand for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, the way we build has evolved significantly. In today’s construction landscape, the stakes are higher than ever.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 2, 2025

A shifting building landscape Since researchers last examined construction workforce trends 25 years ago, much can change. Unskilled construction laborers, who prepare sites and handle materials, drove industry wage trends. Infrastructure will consume 44.40% of building aggregate in 2024. annually to USD 763.2

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit includes everything needed to construct a mock-up of a small-scale mass timber building. and Lufkin, Tex.,

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

Agriculture’s gain was 1,600 times the gross value added per 1 hour worked, double that of manufacturing. It’s a building block that many efficiency improvements are built upon. Construction’s gain was one. Our industry did make some early gains, but since the 1960s it has produced basically the same output as in 1947.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re pouring a foundation, ensure the location meets local building codes. A miscalculation at this stage can lead to wasted materials or structural issues. Build a Formwork Create a sturdy wooden frame to contain the concrete. Read the manufacturers guidelines to select the appropriate type.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. With high-performance materials and skilled craftsmanship, their experience ensures your construction goals are achieved with precision and care.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Whether tracking tools, tagging materials, or marking safety gear, construction companies in the UK must now adhere to stricter standards for identification, traceability, and site safety. Labels fade quickly under sunlight or heat, and smudge easily when handled.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. By Kevin Smith.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Construction supply chain management refers to the processes, systems, and practices used to manage the flow of materials in the construction industry. It also includes managing the relationships between various parties within the supply chain—including manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, owners, and more. . Tech to try .

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Impregnating wood materials with fire retardants changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the wood, resulting in a complex new material.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

That system helps keep products and materials in use, designs out waste and pollution, and focuses on regenerating the natural systems that may be impacted during construction or demolition. . For example, trying to preserve parts of an original building being renovated rather than demolishing it could help minimize the use of new materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 30, 2023

The price of lumber dipped to pre-pandemic levels, making the affordability of lumber and lumber building materials (LBM) the best it has ever been. This can include using eco-friendly materials, designing buildings to maximize natural light and ventilation, and installing energy-efficient systems and appliances.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Key Materials and Construction Polycarbonate greenhouses consist of transparent sheets secured to an aluminium or galvanised steel frame. Assembly requires basic DIY skills, with many manufacturers providing modular designs that fit together using clips, screws, or sliding mechanisms.

Wall Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

The new quality-control tool for road construction will enable crews to verify pavement quality as they build asphalt roads rather than waiting until after construction and using core samples to determine density of asphalt.

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Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. Air handling units – single units up to 300kW capacity or arranged in parallel to scale up heating systems.

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Roads Online

APRIL 27, 2023

The Women in Industry Awards is back for its 2023 event to support women driving change and breaking down barriers in traditionally male-dominated sectors. The awards set out to recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrials sectors, including those in mining, transport, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, bulk handling, waste (..)

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

Transporting cement, gravel, and other materials across the construction site demands a reliable system. Excess materials and scrap on-sites are all too familiar sights, which can drive projects in the red without any means of using them all. It’s also important to select the right type for the right material. Waste Reduction.

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Strong Tie

JANUARY 30, 2024

I was looking out over the skyline of downtown Vancouver and couldn’t help but notice these buildings looked the same for the most part. Zoning, unit mix, height and view corridor limitations, natural light and articulation are all key aspects that must be handled carefully. What does an offsite system look like?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

Other, less stringent forms of cost estimating include the following: national average line item cost data (with or without adjustment or localization factors), system or assembly level cost data, or building level and/or other forms of parametric cost data. Material costs are either. Material Costs. Quality / Quantity.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 28, 2024

A construction defect is any flaw in the design, materials, or workmanship of a building that leads to its failure or inability to function as intended. These defects can range from minor aesthetic issues, like cracked tiles, to more severe structural concerns that could compromise the safety and integrity of the building.

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