Construction Specifier
JUNE 6, 2025
AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Installation requires precise techniques including a minimum 150mm end bearing on each side, proper alignment for cavity walls, and temporary supports for longer spans to ensure structural integrity.
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Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
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.
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.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The post What To Consider When Setting Up a Warehouse-Based Coworking Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Proper ventilation, fire exits, and accessibility must be taken into account from the outset to avoid costly revisions later. The layout should balance open coworking areas with quieter zones for focused work.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.
Natural Building
JULY 20, 2022
Besides the reduced carbon footprint, there is less construction waste and reduced emissions at construction sites. While mass timber construction has been common in Europe for years, it is anticipated to grow in popularity in U.S. Construction is quieter, too, which makes people in surrounding buildings happy.
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