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%.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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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.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Painting/finishing 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Each service is crucial in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in building projects.

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LetsBuild

MAY 12, 2023

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. Focus on specific actions and establish measurable goals for improving worker safety and health. Further reading: Invest in Health and Safety Inspections to Improve Your Safety Performance 4.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Optimizing indoor air quality strategy and energy efficiency are important, but often competing, goals for energy and facility professionals. When it comes to ventilation in air handling systems there are two possible extremes in how outdoor air can be controlled: (1) maximization of outdoor air and (2) minimization of outdoor air.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead, they will encounter a sleek, secure, and technologically advanced solution: electronic access control (EAC). Over the past few decades, electrified hardware and doors have revolutionized how buildings are secured and accessed, from hotels and hospitals to office spaces and apartment complexes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Will we face a shortage of fly ash as regions shift away from coal-fired power plants? Will the quality of the fly ash change as environmental regulations shift? Combating aggregate quality problems. High quality aggregates are increasingly difficult to find. Will I need to choose a different type of pozzolan?

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Every detail, from the barns structural materials to stall layout and ventilation, plays a role in ensuring long-term functionality and performance. Investing in smart design and quality craftsmanship enhances horse well-being and operational efficiency.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2025

By Andrew Irvine Photos and illustration courtesy TYPAR Construction Products In recent years, moisture management has become increasingly important for multifamily and commercial construction teams due to higher expectations for building performance and more stringent building codes and regulations.

Building Performance Measurement 52

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Switchgear testing or evaluations are critical in ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems. A switchgear combines electrical disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and fuses to protect and control electrical equipment. Your building’s switchgear protects it against electrical problems. In the U.S.,

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. fire protection. Green Building Council’s LEED v4.1

Ceiling Systems 52

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

It’s designed to help you allocate resources wisely, forecast project costs accurately, and maintain financial control throughout the construction lifecycle. With features like cost categorization, variance analysis and contingency planning, you’re equipped to identify potential discrepancies before they become costly issues.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Methods of Retrofitting Building.

HVAC System Installation 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The E-7 Wedgetail wingspan is 35.6 metres (117 feet).

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the top ways of protecting your most valuable asset: Your crew. To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Performing all tasks safely as directed by their supervisor/foreman.

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Buildern

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Let’s further explore the 9 most innovative applications of construction QR codes that promise to save time, cut costs, and boost your team’s performance. Whenever you add new files or update existing ones in the system, the QR code will automatically reflect these changes.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring. You need to know about workplace the hazards that are present, how to recognize them and how to control your exposure. Teaches you to perform jobs safely. 7: HEAD PROTECTION. 8: TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

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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. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. DEFINITIONS. The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. DEFINITIONS. The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Budgeting wisely by comparing providers, renting equipment when necessary, and accurately estimating power needs can help control costs without compromising safety. Since most new builds and major renovations lack permanent power connections, this system ensures workers can access electricity throughout the project.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. Traditionally the concrete was prepared manually which consumes a lot of time as well as labours and the concrete which is made is not of the required quality. It provides safety from dangerous substances such as acid, fire or iron pins, etc.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Heavy Lifting Transportation Material Handling 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders. Using Past Performance in Order Placement.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. One-touch LED controller with (3) heat settings.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Inspect control panel for loose connections.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

By Rachel Berkin Photo by Randy Hoepner Photography Designing new builds is more challenging than ever before. Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Measured Drawing Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Measured Drawing Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

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