UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

A rendition of how the new building will look. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The post Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Regular maintenance through daily sweeping, pH-neutral cleaning, and immediate spill removal extends the life of epoxy floors, with reapplication of maintenance coats recommended every 3-5 years depending on usage.

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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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For Construction Pros

JULY 14, 2025

Proper preparation of a joint to be filled requires that the joint sidewalls be mechanically cleaned using a diamond concrete blade on a walk behind concrete saw equipped with a HEPA dust collection system. Metzger/McGuire Structurally re-building or re-nosing a wider deteriorated joint is more involved than repair using a semi-rigid filler.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. What is hybrid carpet? In 2022, Allergy Standards Ltd.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The post Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy garage flooring has become particularly popular among Portsmouth residents, offering a seamless, easy-to-clean surface that resists automotive fluids and provides long-lasting performance.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The post Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy resin flooring has become the go-to choice for Birmingham property owners seeking long-lasting results. When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

These detailed plans serve multiple critical functions: they ensure Building Regulations compliance, facilitate accurate structural calculations, and provide clear guidance for construction teams throughout the build process. Building Services Integration Modern loft conversions demand sophisticated building services integration.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

million sq ft of office space, a 212-room hotel, ballroom and event space and other features, all topped by an illuminated crown and top-floor landscaped amenity deck. million sq ft of office space, a 212-room hotel, ballroom and event space and other features, all topped by an illuminated crown and top-floor landscaped amenity deck.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2025

The companys self-sustaining circular business model emphasizes the reclaiming, transforming, manufacturing and designing and building of used rubber into high-value, innovative materials and spaces, thereby fostering a closed-loop system of reuse. Ecore is one of the pioneering architects of circularity, stated Dodge.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Meeting Perkins Eastmans project selection criteria, Rockfon ceiling systems help optimize sound absorption, enhance daylighting and support indoor air quality.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 11, 2025

PCI is proud to lead with clarity and collaboration, supporting our members and the broader construction industry in building a more resilient future. Sponsored Content The jobsite can be unpredictable, but with DEWALT®, youre ready.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.” Aureos to build £45m Howden relief road 20 hours A contractor has been appointed for a major project to create a new relief road for Howden in Yorkshire.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Metzger/McGuire Spalled concrete joints are the primary problem for a concrete floor. From there, other considerations that may come into play are aesthetics, access time to the repaired joints, and the type of demands being placed on the floor. A generally accepted industry guideline is that joint deterioration of less than 1-in.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

This foresight allows you to select cabling systems that can handle higher bandwidth and lower latency, ensuring they’ll remain viable as technology evolves. Choose the Right Cable Type As you plan for future growth, selecting the right cable type is a fundamental aspect of building a robust data center infrastructure.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Cultural and Historical Significance Beyond its military purpose, the Great Wall symbolizes China’s enduring strength and resilience. Overcoming these obstacles required innovative solutions, such as the use of large-scale excavation machinery and advanced drainage systems.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif.,

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. RELATED The Need for Resilient Construction Is Real. And the $1.2

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. The NEXCON Printer is a modular printing system that, upon set up, can print the walls of a 40-foot by 40-foot home in under 30 hours. With the help of a guided rail system, the printer’s range can be expanded to spread over multiple plots. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building’s amenities provide a welcome and comfortable stay.”

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. It will also mean we can serve more developers, allowing them to build more net positive communities across the US.” The new facilities will be asset-light, requiring little capital to get up and running.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge overwhelmed the building’s defenses, leading to roof collapse and shattered windows. This destruction highlights the vulnerability of coastal structures to hurricanes and the importance of resilient building practices in these regions. mm (1 in.) Interior flooding from 25.4 mm (1 in.)

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. It provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 The design incorporates 3D aluminum spandrel panels anchored to the concrete floor slab to cover its edge, with stiffeners to resist wind forces and accommodate different bay configurations.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools. Why Choose Healthy Building Materials?

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 14:13 NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well Alicia Huey, NAHB 2023 Chairman Like many of you, I found 2023 challenging as a home builder.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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