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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Precast concrete lintels are essential structural elements manufactured off-site in controlled environments to support masonry openings in buildings. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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LATICRETE Expands Lines for Easy Heated Flooring Installation

CCR Magazine

STRATA_HEAT™ Programmable LCD Thermostat The STRATA_HEAT Programmable LCD Thermostat integrates with the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. It serves as the main source for temperature control within the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. For more information, visit laticrete.com. </p>

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

Prevention strategies combine engineering controls, proper hearing protection selection, and regular audiometric testing to detect damage early, with hearing conservation programmes essential for long-term auditory health protection. Compressed air systems contribute persistent noise throughout construction projects.

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Stabilization and Structural Works on Grade 2* London Building

CCR Magazine

Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the clients structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building in 2023. Images Courtesy of: Cintec In conjunction with the clients engineers the specification and methods of lateral restraint were agreed.

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Gulzar’s House In Ladakh, India Offers a New Twist on Vernacular Architecture

Natural Building

Structures rely on locally sourced sun-dried mud bricks, rammed earth and timber, with hand-plastered walls and meticulously layered timber and compacted earth roofs engineered to withstand heavy snowfall. The spatial organization—livestock housed on the ground floor with living spaces above—serves both environmental and practical purposes.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. P.Eng, CEO, Tamarack Grove Engineering Mikel Ochs, President-Operations,Whisper Creek Homes Michael H. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,