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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The innovative winch system raises the vinyl sheets safely and in a level position. Further responsibilities included all wiring and load testing of the whole system.

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Optimizing Garage Door Service: Essential Considerations for Construction Professionals

UK Construction Blog

Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology. Hot Climate Challenges: Binding in track systems can occur due to thermal expansion. Automated systems face electronic component malfunctions when humidity levels rise.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. But while closeout is essential, planning for a seamless handover happens well before ground is broken.

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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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Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When photos are automatically tagged pertaining to hardware, duct joints, electrical conduits, and electrical panels, it’s easier to find the exact photo I need for my work, saving time.” . Improving handover . You can also add and remove tags manually. metal, wood), building fixtures (e.g.,

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SRE: No limits

Roads Online

When it comes to the many technological milestones reached throughout the life of the sprayer, Kaelin says SRE’s real time job data transfer system comes close to taking the cake. “A A big change for us about eight years ago was the introduction of our web-based job management system. The same goes for an initial machine handover.

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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.