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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Public owners have become more aware of the importance of risk management and its impact on their programs. Several key strategies are emerging to maximize the impact of BIL funding while managing cost pressures. Bonding Capacity Large-scale projects also involve additional surety requirements.

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The Role of Online Reviews in the Modern Construction Industry

UK Construction Blog

Impact on Client Decisions Homeowners, developers, and public agencies sit through stacks of glossy proposals, each promising quality, speed, and savings. A drywall installer, for instance, can scan past projects and see if a contractor pays promptly, respects safety rules, and keeps change orders reasonable.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Since precast concrete components are manufactured offsite, they can be procured and fabricated prior to the site being disturbed, and the precast can be scheduled to be erected at a specific time once the foundations are in place, says Corey Greika, vice president/general manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis.

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Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025

UK Construction Blog

Stainless steel is one of the essential materials across many construction environments for its corrosion resistance, fire safety properties, strength and easy-clean surfaces. Syspal Syspal is another trusted manufacturer in the hygienic equipment space, with a broad portfolio of stainless steel products suited to demanding environments.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Innotech Windows + Doors Figure 1: The change in a building’s original alignment at rest to its deflected state after being subjected to lateral earthquake forces is referred to as inter-story drift. These categories even extend to post-event management. Annualized losses from earthquakes nationwide total $6.1

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Overhead Door™ Launches Air Curtain for 991 RapidFlex® Doors

CCR Magazine

The Air Curtain addition underscores Overhead Door Brand’s commitment to providing versatile, high-quality products that meet the specific needs of its customers, particularly in sectors where hygiene and environmental control are paramount. The great thing about the Air Curtain is its flexibility. </p>