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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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Navigating London’s Party Wall Act: A Construction Professional’s Guide

UK Construction Blog

Semi-detached houses, terraced properties, and closely positioned buildings mean most extension or conversion projects trigger Party Wall Act requirements. The Act covers three main scenarios: building new walls on boundary lines, working on existing party walls, and excavating within three or six metres of neighbouring properties.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

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%. Every home tells a story, but sometimes that story includes unwelcome plot twists in the form of construction defects.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. Each approach offers distinct advantages and challenges that impact your lifestyle, budget, and property value. You’re not alone.

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

Why I Started Looking at Container Homes Property prices kept going up and cities expanded rapidly. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. The ceiling height starts at 2.39m but drops to about 2.2m

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PREMIER Design + Build breaks ground on NY Logistics Center

CCR Magazine

The 146,075-square-foot logistics center will feature 36-foot ceiling heights, 54-foot by 60-foot column spacing, 31 docks, two drive-in doors, and a 3,000-square-foot office space. The facility will include a 3,000 amp, three-phase, 277-480 volt electric service and an ESFR sprinkler system. </p>