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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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Construction’s Two Supply Chain Reality

Construction Daily News

million home and a $430,000 home in Santa Rosa use identical construction methods—same foundation, framing, electrical, and plumbing. .” Chen’s experience illustrates a hidden reality in Northern California construction: A $3.25 But they require completely different suppliers. Construction methods stay the same.

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Optimizing Garage Door Service: Essential Considerations for Construction Professionals

UK Construction Blog

Garage door installations and maintenance serve as essential elements for successful residential and commercial construction ventures in today’s dynamic construction environment. Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology.

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What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Their Next Renovation

UK Construction Blog

So if you’re planning for an energy system upgrade, don’t skip on the smartest investments: energy-efficient systems. These include high-efficiency HVACs, heat-pump water heaters, and smart thermostats that can already cut your energy bill by 20-40%. It’s about clear goals,solid contracts and energy-smart upgrades.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Award Winning Precision Labs at Century Boulevard Conversion in Germantown, MD

Civil + Structural Engineer

Of particular focus were enhancements to the buildings’ electrical, mechanical and wastewater infrastructure while maintaining consistency with the site’s original zoning. General contracting services for the project were provided by Coakley & Williams Construction. The two-level 20440 Century Blvd.

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Installed model and features of each system. Provide instructions stating when the systems should be retested. Repair requirements must inform operators how to check out, troubleshoot, repair, and replace components of the system. Cleaning Recommendations-Provide environmentally preferable cleaning recommendations.

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Trimble Announces 2023 Construction Management Award Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

This year’s awards were expanded to five categories, two of which were specific to mechanical and electrical contractors: best estimating success story and most impressive use of virtual design and construction. Watch Coyote Ridge Construction talk about the Best HR Achievement: SDB Contracting Services, Inc. Raulston, Inc.