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Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

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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Skanska’s Jimmy Mitchell Chairs Lifecycle Building Center

CCR Magazine

Skanska , a founding member and cornerstone supporter of the Lifecycle Building Center of Greater Atlanta (LBC), announces Jimmy Mitchell, its Atlanta-based Sustainability Manager, as Board Chair of the material reuse nonprofit. Mitchells return as LBC’s board chair coincides with the U.S.

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How to Hire Construction Workers: A Guide for General Contractors 

Buildern

One bad subcontractor can derail your entire build. In this article, we will break down some key points on how to hire construction workers and build a team, either comprised of in-house workers or relying on subcontractors. Should you build out your in-house crew or subcontract the work? It’s about risk.

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Natural Building in the U.K. with Barbara Jones

Natural Building

Barbara Jones is a passionate advocate of building with natural materials and has been a leading exponent of straw-bale construction since the mid-1990s – designing affordable, straw-bale houses. She has designed, built, or trained people to work on more than 300 projects using the material. This is what I had to do.”

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The Hidden Crisis in UK Homes: Poor Plastering Leading to Unnecessary Costs for Homeowners

UK Construction Blog

Cracked, crumbling, or poorly finished plaster is no longer just an eyesore; it signals deeper issues with building standards and ongoing maintenance. Recent reports highlight how damage to plaster is becoming more common, contributing to a growing list of defects in both new builds and older properties across the country.