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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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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

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Smarter Approaches To Construction Waste Management

UK Construction Blog

Historical data reveals usage trends, suggesting optimal paths and collection intervals. Swift adaptations help dodge congestion and unfavorable conditions, preserving fuel and time. Reducing overlapping coverage preserves energy and diminishes emissions. Efficiency rises when managers tailor routes to meet fluctuating demands.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

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Weathering the storm: Rainscreen systems in retrofits

Construction Specifier

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

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Job Order Contract Program Implementation

Job Order Contracting

An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. All significant conditions, such as requirements for compatibility with existing laws, regulations, contracts. Monitoring.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Priority may require certification by an agency medical unit, including the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service. Flame-resistant” means meeting performance standards as described by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA Standard No.