UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Various types of epoxy systems are available in Manchester, including self-smoothing systems, decorative metallic finishes, and anti-slip coatings, with costs ranging from 20 to 150 per square metre depending on complexity. You’ll reduce long-term maintenance costs while maintaining quality standards for your flooring.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Professional installation follows a systematic process of thorough surface preparation and precise application techniques, with costs ranging from 20-150 per square metre depending on the chosen finish. Portsmouth installations typically cost less than natural stone, high-end tile, or luxury vinyl while often delivering superior performance.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Health impacts of air pollution are significant, with WHO identifying it as the top environmental health risk globally contributing to approximately 7 million premature deaths annually, with healthcare costs potentially reaching 1,275 billion by 2060. Particulate matter presents particular concerns for human health.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Navigating battery energy storage augmentation 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:06 Engineers By implementing an augmentation plan upfront, owners can minimize potential delays and unforeseen costs when augmentation needs to occur, according to Burns & McDonnell energy storage technology manager Joshua Crawford. Increased equipment cost.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, improperly filled joints, the saw cut timing, damaged saw blades, poor finishing, etc. Scott Metzger Jun 9, 2025 Metzger/McGuire An example of wide filler speration that will require repair.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. This predictive capability optimizes resource allocation, potentially reducing outages by up to 15% through efficient scheduling.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.

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iField Smart

APRIL 14, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Projects: The Power of Drawing Management Software Construction drawing management software is essential for Architects, Construction Managers, and Contractors to organize, track, and share plans across multiple building phases. The Challenges of Traditional Construction Drawing Management.

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iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With complex supply chains, fluctuating material costs, workforce availability, and increasing project demands, construction resource management has become essential for maintaining efficiency, minimizing costs, and adhering to timelines. This includes workforce scheduling, productivity tracking, and addressing labor shortages.

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iField Smart

JULY 16, 2024

Construction Drawing Software: A Digital Revolution in Building Design and Management The construction industry has always been a complex dance of design, engineering, logistics , and collaboration. Cost Optimization: By minimizing errors, rework, and project delays, construction drawing software significantly lowers project costs.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 3, 2025

(Photo: Adobe Stock/ lililia) By BF Editors From the May/June 2025 Issue W hen relying on logistics, choosing the right location for operations—such as distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and warehouses—is essential to maintaining efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting customer expectations.

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iField Smart

AUGUST 4, 2024

Waiting for reports to be compiled and distributed can lead to reactive decision-making instead of proactive adjustments. Workers can easily input data directly in the field, reducing the time spent on documentation and increasing overall productivity.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 13, 2023

Good design aims to optimize. For ALDI, one of America’s fastest-growing retailers, functional optimization and consistency of experience permeate every aspect of the business from the products to the facilities. Stocking their shelves with 77.5% White says its model is different by design. "At

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The Korte Company

JUNE 1, 2018

It’s driven rapid change and forced companies to rethink how they source, sort and deliver their products. A key to success in the consumer goods space is a network of warehouses and distribution centers. Climate-controlled warehouses commonly used in the food and beverage industry. Automated warehouses.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables. Construction is no different. Holistic understanding of environmental impacts is not easy to develop.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Utilities and their engineers of record view asset management as a cost-effective strategy for achieving exceptional control and oversight of plant and network assets so that every ounce of value is extracted from those assets before they are replaced.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Utilities and their engineers of record view asset management as a cost-effective strategy for achieving exceptional control and oversight of plant and network assets so that every ounce of value is extracted from those assets before they are replaced.

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The Korte Company

MARCH 8, 2018

When designing a build-to-suit warehouse, a working knowledge of the systems, processes and technology the customer plans to use is required. They observe how people and products flow through spaces. We put this strategy to work on a Design-Build renovation of an Amazon Prime facility in Springfield, VA.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nowadays, commercial buildings must be equipped with modern electrical systems to meet increasing power demands and ensure safety. Whether you own an office complex, retail space, or industrial facility, investing in electrical improvements is a strategic decision that can optimize operations and reduce long-term costs.

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Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how do we work towards carbon neutrality in buildings? Energy Storage: Buildings as Batteries.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

From sizing and capacity to energy efficiency and zoning, understanding these factors is crucial for ensuring optimal comfort and functionality. Zoning: For larger spaces or multi-level buildings, zoning the AC system allows for targeted cooling in different areas based on usage and occupancy. Occupancy and Usage Patterns 2.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

These projects are crucial in the corporate world as they align the physical workspace with a company’s brand, culture and operational needs, improving employee productivity and morale, space utilisation and the ability to attract and retain top talent. It also emphasises quality control, making sure every detail meets high standards.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

By integrating AI with building management systems, property managers can ensure optimal conditions for occupants, reducing the risk of health issues such as respiratory problems or allergies. For example, AI can analyze data from sensors placed throughout a building to identify areas with poor air circulation.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, in collaboration with Moen, a prominent brand of Fortune Brands Innovations, today opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in North Las Vegas utilizing a FORTNA-designed AutoStore solution.

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BDC Network

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

By Andrew Soulier and Bryant Kuvako Photos courtesy ECM Technologies As the HVAC industry approaches the first half of 2025, it finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between rising equipment costs and a greater demand for sustainability. 1 Some equipment costs have nearly doubled, with an average increase of around 40 percent.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

A well-functioning HVAC system plays a vital role in achieving this, ensuring that employees are productive and that the workspace remains inviting throughout the year. The tips outlined in this article will help you create a more comfortable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly workplace.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

If you’d like to see all 250+ integrations, we encourage you to explore them by category or product here. Bimmatch is an AI platform that helps construction teams source NetZero and cost-effective construction materials. Project stakeholders can now synchronize Issues and documents between Bluerithm and Autodesk Build.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Projects today are a lot more complex and companies increasingly face pressure to improve construction productivity and profitability. . Construction project management software aims to automate and streamline tasks and connect workflows and data across the project lifecycle, so teams can be more efficient and productive.

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iField Smart

MARCH 27, 2024

The Paper Trail’s Pitfalls: Before we dive into the digital age, let’s revisit the challenges of paper-based drawing management: Version Control Mayhem: Multiple copies and revisions become a tangled mess. Ensure consistent, accurate drawings with automated version control and revision history. Every project dollar counts!

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 14, 2017

The company also plans to build a fulfillment center in Fairfield, CA in 2018. The same month, agricultural startup, AppHarvest, said it would build a $50 million high-tech greenhouse in Pikeville, KY. Located in the Elliot Road Technology Corridor, production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2018. ConAgra Brands.

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Roads Online

APRIL 30, 2023

If not, problems such as poor quality content, incorrect applications, loss of productivity, high costs of rework and maybe even loss of reputation can occur. Whilst data and information are the building blocks to any business, document and records management are crucial to any resulting business prosperity.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

IMAGINiT Technologies is giving small and mid-sized architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms more control over their project timelines and IT budgets with the launch of a new hybrid option for IMAGINiT Clarity Cloud. Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, as well as any products mentioned are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.,

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This comprises the fabrication of BTO elements, one-offs, small-scope productions, and even massive personalized designs. Additive Manufacturing: Products are produced one after another in a build-up fashion using techniques such as stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), or selective laser sintering (SLS).

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