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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. Note the locations of existing features such as windows, doors, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. The application needs site plans, floor plans, elevations, and material specifications. Non-sewered areas require extra certifications for on-site wastewater treatment systems. Maximum height: 4.3m Maximum length: 12.5m

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A Simple Guide to Bathroom Renovation Expenses

CCR Magazine

Brands like Moen and Delta Faucet are renowned for their reliability and durability, making them excellent choices for faucets and shower systems. This will prevent possible leaks and ensure the durability of the new system. You also need to install furniture, mirrors, and lighting systems at this stage.

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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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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, (..)

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

UK Construction Blog

Services Rough-In Before internal walls are closed up, all service infrastructure is installed: Electrical wiring Plumbing pipes Heating and cooling ducts Data and communication cabling Security system components This stage requires careful coordination between different trades to avoid conflicts and ensure all services are positioned correctly.

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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. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.