UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The post Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building projects require materials that last. Your material choices affect both appearance and performance, influencing project timelines and budgets.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As society pushes further into this frontier, the challenges of building structures that can withstand extreme underwater conditions become increasingly complex. This relentless force can crush inadequately designed materials. These systems must regulate air pressure, provide oxygen, and manage carbon dioxide levels.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 16, 2025

With this world-class, state-of-the-art facility, we’re not just meeting today’s demands — we’re building for the future. It’s a major step forward in our journey to be the best bottler in the Coca-Cola system and a long-term partner in the communities we serve.”

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Your primary purpose guides decisions on layout, materials, and budget allocation. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. Label storage containers clearly with waterproof markers or printed labels to identify contents at a glance.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

This remarkable material can be tailored with features like anti-slip properties for safety or self-smoothing for a polished appearance, making it suitable for domestic, industrial and commercial environments alike. Epoxy resin flooring has become the go-to choice for Birmingham property owners seeking long-lasting results.

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The specialist sub-contractor, Antrim based, Thornton Roofing in fact works across all of Ireland and the UK and carries out large scale private as well as public sector contracts, including on commercial office buildings, schools and hospitals. thereby complying with the provinces fire regulations and mirroring those in the rest of the UK.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

For Manufacturing Plants: Depending on the industry, your facility might face exposure to a wide range of chemicals. Check with your supplier or the manufacturer of your epoxy coating product for chemical resistance guides to tailor the coating selection. Migrating corrosion inhibitors are a versatile and budget-friendly option.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

The width and the severity of the joint damage, along with operational demands, will dictate the type of joint repair material to use. Joint repair materials fall into one of two types – semi-rigid or structural. Scott Metzger Jun 9, 2025 Metzger/McGuire An example of wide filler speration that will require repair. Whats Your Type?

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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

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For example, waterproofing on decks has often been done using open flames (aka hot applied approach), and this requires additional permitting in some regions. That's one reason why many waterproofing applicators have switched from hot-applied products to cold-applied liquid waterproofing. Liquid waterproofing.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Building on Brownfields. With urban space at a premium, developers are finding it difficult to locate unspoiled sites to build on. However, many sites are viable for building, if properly remediated. The membrane is placed directly against the soil retaining systems or diaphragm walls. Use an inert material.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing. During construction, buried roofs often become part of the working platform for the crew, and provide access to the building itself. The timing of waterproofing the buried roof becomes critical. Phillip.fry@gc…. February 12, 2018.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Experience our admixture solutions alongside our soil conditioning, waterproofing, leak sealing, and engineered slab systems, all in one exhibit.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

Specifying below grade waterproofing. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Be sure that your waterproofing membrane bonds adhesively to the structure. Ask about manufacturer support.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical. Corrosive groundwater. Dewatering.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For example, waterproofing on decks has often been done using open flames (aka hot applied approach), and this requires additional permitting in some regions. That's one reason why many waterproofing applicators have switched from hot-applied products to cold-applied liquid waterproofing. Liquid waterproofing.

Waterproofing Systems 78

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 14, 2018

Before delegating design, consult your manufacturer. As long as design delegation continues to occur in traditional design-build and design-bid-build projects, and new project delivery approaches evolve, professional liability for the design of a project will find itself at the center of conflicts. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 14, 2018

Before delegating design, consult your manufacturer. As long as design delegation continues to occur in traditional design-build and design-bid-build projects, and new project delivery approaches evolve, professional liability for the design of a project will find itself at the center of conflicts. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

Specifying below grade waterproofing. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Be sure that your waterproofing membrane bonds adhesively to the structure. Ask about manufacturer support.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. GCP Applied Technologies. April 25, 2018. learn more >. learn more >.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Safeguard building. Tuscany’s Apuano Hospital chooses PREPRUFE® waterproofing. This meant not just providing a waterproofing system but a system that would secure joints and penetrations throughout the below-grade structure, since those areas have the highest vulnerabilities to water infiltration. Waterproofing.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced the appointment of John Barkhouse to the newly created position of President, reporting to CEO, John Altmeyer. This appointment follows a period of sustained growth at GAF. “He

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sealants are the materials, which are used to seal the progress of substance between two surfaces, or where two different characters meet. The materials used for the manufacturing of sealants are the often chemical compounds, both organic or inorganic. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,

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CCR Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

The methods of installing flat roofs have gone through a lot of changes considering the design and usage of the building. Nevertheless, using flat roofing presents some major difficulties associated with drainage and waterproofing. EPDM, being a durable material, is normally bonded either with adhesives or fasteners.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Siplast, a Standard Industries company, announced the addition of two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol™ Air & Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution and supporting the company’s continued expansion into the building enclosure space.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These documents provide valuable insights into the environmental and health impacts of building materials, respectively. Typically prepared by product manufacturers, both EPDs and HPDs often involve third-party verification to ensure accuracy and credibility.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This acquisition further strengthens Holcim’s commitment to expanding its comprehensive building envelope solutions beyond roofing, providing customers with a broader range of high-performance materials for residential and commercial applications. Holcim Building Envelope is a division of the Holcim Group.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products provides the hotel’s concrete foundation structures with enhanced durability to resist concrete deterioration from the marine environment. “Once the Penetron System is applied, protection lasts for the service life of the concrete!”

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

TYPAR ® , a leading provider of high-performance building wrap, construction tape, flashing and accessories, is introducing the industry’s first Clear Acrylic Flashing. As such, Clear Acrylic Flashing is also covered by TYPAR’s industry-leading lifetime limited system and labor warranty. It is UV-resistant for up to nine months.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

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Work Gearz

MAY 26, 2022

Originally known by the name of the Chippewa Shoe Manufacturing Company, in 1984, it was sold to Justin Brands, and again in 2000 to Berkshire Hathaway. It is a family-owned business with the philosophy of using only the highest quality materials available in the production of footwear. insulation. Price $199 to $425 $200 to $400.

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Specification Product Update

JULY 26, 2024

The certification reflects Mapei’s commitment to whole life cycle sustainability, from raw materials, through manufacturing and packaging and reducing the amount of CO 2 associated to the product itself. Mapei calculates the impacts its products have on the environment using the standardised LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) method.

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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. Is Mastic Asphalt Waterproof?

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