UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Engineers must understand not only how forces travel through the timber frame structure, but also how different wood species behave, how joints transfer loads, and how the frame integrates with modern building envelope systems. The spacing and configuration of bents directly impact the building’s structural performance and spatial quality.

Fire Protection Systems

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system.

Electrical Wiring Installation

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

In the commercial sector, adopting sustainable practices reduces environmental impact, enhances efficiency, and attracts eco-conscious consumers. Businesses are increasingly opting for solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient systems, which help lower costs, reduce carbon emissions, and create eco-friendly, functional spaces.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

Integrating plants into buildings isnt just about aestheticsits a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency. Temperature Regulation Green roofs and walls provide natural insulation, reducing heat absorption in buildings. Methods of Integrating Plants into Architecture 1.

Green Building

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure.

Building Codes

UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey ( Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ).

Building Codes

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

Sections of the project, such as the foundations and the tilt-up walls, were identified as appropriate for specifying the design strength at 56 days. In addition, the city required the project to install photovoltaics (PV) on the buildings roof. The Storm Centers GWP requirements were met, along with maximum cement content.

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Natural Insulation : Timber’s natural insulating properties help maintain comfortable temperatures year round while reducing energy costs. Modern techniques also facilitate the integration of advanced insulation systems and smart building technologies while maintaining traditional lodge aesthetics.

Building Design

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Look at the following elements: Exterior Materials : What materials are used for the siding, roofing, and trim? Roof Shape : Is your roof gabled, hipped, or flat? Roofing : Match the roofing material, color, and pitch. Consider the Roof Design The roof is a key element in making your addition look like it belongs.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Twin-wall polycarbonate panels provide excellent thermal efficiency with 80-85% light transmission, creating stable growing conditions year-round whilst reducing energy costs by up to 40%. The panels come in two primary types: twin-wall (double layer) and single-wall construction.

Wall Systems

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

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. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

Electrical Wiring Installation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This ranges from creating open-plan living areas by removing walls to converting underutilised spaces like lofts into functional rooms. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

Budgeting

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How to Spot Poor Attic Insulation in Your Home Why Attic Insulation Matters for Energy Efficiency Attic insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining a homes energy efficiency. Without proper insulation, heat escapes in the winter and enters in the summer, forcing HVAC systems to work harder.

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

Whether it’s a new build, retrofit, or major renovation, architects, builders, and homeowners are recognising the distinct benefits of electric gable blinds for energy efficiency, convenience, and future-proofing living and working spaces. Key Benefits of Electric Gable Blind s 1. Why Are Electric Blinds a Construction Essential?

Electrical Wiring Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2025

Key considerations include robust waterproofing systems (such as tanking or cavity membrane solutions), adequate insulation, effective ventilation, and compliant fire escape routes. Material choice, roof lines, window styles, and insulation must be considered to create a seamless finish.

Roofing Systems

ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2025

Roof construction is also underway with installation of glulam purlins with two layers of plywood fabricated and installed by StructureCraft crews in early summer. The indoor soccer facility includes gable walls framed with glulam columns and wind girts.

Steel Fabrication

UK Construction Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Meanwhile, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and rising material costs are squeezing budgets, making cost-efficiency a top priority. Suitable accommodation goes far beyond a roof and four walls. Instead, companies are exploring flexible, home-like options that offer greater autonomy and comfort.

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Panelised Homes: Walls and roofs are pre-fabricated in panels, speeding up onsite construction. Photo by Dr. Mohammad Hoque Whether it’s adding a deck, incorporating energy-efficient features, or expanding living spaces, kit homes can grow with the owner’s needs.

Building Code Compliance

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP. Models of the thermal energy storage (TES) system, left, and the Tempe District Utility Plant, right, show the complex system of piping and equipment.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2025

With incidents like the Grenfell disaster and countless other incidents that came as a result of poor construction, todays buildings are required to meet stringent fire safety standards, alongside many more requirements like energy efficiency and structural integrity. Character, yes. Structural integrity, not so much.

Building Codes

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Understanding the circumstances of the building and project requirements, such as duct work, conduit positioning, and HVAC system installation, is vital before moving forward with an adaptable lighting plan. They can be equipped with motion sensors, offering additional energy efficiency and cost-saving benefits.

HVAC System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Original roof structures were typically designed to support only the roof covering and wind loads, not the additional dead and live loads associated with habitable spaces. Portal frames, ridge beams, and floor strengthening systems all require precise specification within the technical drawings to ensure structural adequacy.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.

Sustainability

Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2025

Photo courtesy Shutterstock Skylights can be used to provide significant energy savings and enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings, flooding interior spaces with the warmth and illumination of natural light. However, the very nature of a skylight—being a penetration through the roof—introduces a potential vulnerability: water leakage.

Roofing Systems

Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The new Mayplas Thermal Eaves Batt provides a thermal barrier at the interface between the ceiling loft space and the external wall of new build homes.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Works will be focused around increasing the 25-year-old facility’s swimming provision, with the addition of a learner pool to support the existing main pool, while also modernising throughout to attract more visitors and reduce energy bills.

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

The post Spotting Early Warning Signs of Roof Damage appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You might not think about your roof often, but spotting early warning signs of damage can save you from costly repairs down the line. Pay attention to subtle indicators like water stains on ceilings or walls, as these can signal leaks.

Roofing Systems

Natural Building

JULY 26, 2025

The interior of the structure, which had been vacant for more than 30 years, had crumbling mortar, broken windows, a damaged roof and rooms filled with debris, junk and pests. ” Once the interior was empty, Maddalena and Vincent were free to take on one of the biggest jobs of their renovation: the old roof.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Over the next five years, we’re focused on providing efficient, reliable support that enhances the quality of living for the residents we serve. It has since acquired Osborne Property Services, Jefferies Contractors, A&N Lewis, HeatCare Oil & Gas, Rodgers & Johnston, Breyer Roofing and SERS Energy Solutions.

Maintenance

Natural Building

JULY 24, 2025

They are highly ecologically efficient, generating little waste and possessing natural properties that reduce energy consumption. Then we outlined the walls on site with stones from the river that flows through the property,” explains Mazhitova. There is more greenery inside, in the form of a hydroponic wall beside the kitchen.

Wall Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

With rising energy bills in the UK, property owners and businesses look for easier ways to keep indoor spaces comfortable without spending too much. Over the last few years, ventilation systems have become simpler and more effective. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.

Building Materials Manufacturing

For Construction Pros

JUNE 10, 2025

For example, all Vanguard lithium-ion batteries are equipped with an integrated Battery Management System (BMS). For instance, electric equipments ability to be used indoors, even after walls and a roof are in place, opens up new uses for contractors. Rental agreements may need to specify guidelines for such indoor use.

Electrical Systems

The Construction Index

AUGUST 10, 2025

The revenue increase reflects growth in both Building and Roofing Products, partially offset by modest contraction in Landscaping Products. image from marshalls.co.uk In the six months to 30 th June 2025 Marshalls saw operating profit fall 37% to £18.1m and pre-tax profit fall 46% to £11.7m despite a 4% increase in revenue to £319.5m.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The post Expert Roofers Norwich: Trusted Local Roof Repairs & Installation Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Roofing costs vary significantly by material and property size, ranging from £40-£180 per square metre, with complete replacements typically costing £3,500-£10,600 depending on house size and complexity.

Roofing Systems