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The Ultimate Guide to Damp Proofing: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment in 2025 for Homeowners and Professionals

UK Construction Blog

Plumbing leaks, leaking pipes, or cracks in render can also result in damp patches on walls or ceilings. Polymer-based membranes, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets, offer improved resistance to water vapour and are easier to install in complex structures. Surveyors must document compliance before completion.

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Flexibility Is Key Design Feature of George Mason University Student Center

ENR Construction

As a result, the team took the unusual step of installing an additional layer of tensioned fabric to the interior side of the tent frame. Hoar oversaw the curing of the concrete slab for the entire site as well as the construction of twelve 48-ft panels for the central building that were lifted into place by crane. “But

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles. Alternating lane closures ensured formworks could be installed, work completed and formworks taken down with minimal interruption. Julie Wietecha, Project Executive, Clark Construction Once on site, installation was fairly straightforward.

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APPLYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION ON AND AROUND PLASTIC PIPES

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. layer) thickness installed.

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Barhale appointed to East London sewer upgrade

Civil + Structural Engineer

Two sections of the twin mains will be rehabilitated: One section will require Barhale to replace the existing sewer with two lengths of 142m, 800mm diameter HDPE pipe which will be installed through open cut excavation. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.

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Vortex Companies Launches New Water Division to Transform Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bergeron, a 20-year veteran of the industry, brings deep expertise in Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) watermain lining, trenchless installation technologies, and large-scale infrastructure solutions. Watermain infrastructure failures are an escalating concern. For more information, visit www.vortexcompanies.com.

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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House development 

Civil + Structural Engineer

To design and oversee the installation of this system, contractor J Coffey brought Mason UK on board to invest in the quality and support package, after having worked successfully together on previous projects. Although there are variations in system design and installation, the process typically involves the following steps.