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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. There are countless floor finishes ( e.g. grind and seals, burnished polish concrete, etc.)

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. This proactive approach reduces costly revisions and unexpected scope changes, helping to keep the project on track.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Experience, reliability, and quality workmanship often justify a higher price point. Quality Control Regular site visits during construction help identify any issues early when corrections are less costly.

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7 Critical Steps to Renovating Your House in the Right Order

UK Construction Blog

Separate Major and Minor Projects: Identify which renovations are big-ticket items, like redoing the kitchen or fixing structural issues, and which are smaller updates, like painting walls or swapping out light fixtures. Fix these before considering any cosmetic changes. Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly.

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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

When forecasting is done right, it turns raw data into reliable insight, helping builders manage risks and create more realistic and accurate estimates. Construction forecasting ties scope, budget, and schedule into a single manageable framework. Each type targets a specific area of project performance.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

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.