UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2025

Driven by comprehensive BIM data derived from IoT sensors, BIM professionals and building engineering consultants can create accurate 3D models, monitor systems and simulate their behavior for the entire project lifecycle. This ensures faster remote fabrication and site installation for higher-quality control and efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

Electrical Wiring Installation

Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2025

Photos courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) When designing educational spaces, project teams must meet code-driven requirements such as accessibility and fire safety. Minimal colorless spaces in these butt-glazed, fire-rated assemblies provide a cohesive design aesthetic with the stairwell’s glass railings.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Proper ventilation, fire exits, and accessibility must be taken into account from the outset to avoid costly revisions later. Using high-quality floor paint can help transform an industrial warehouse into a polished and professional workspace. A fresh coat of paint can instantly brighten and refresh a warehouse.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Building codes and regulations Fixed tiny homes need building and plumbing approvals before installation. Custom designs might take up to six months.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The finish applied to wood impacts its longevity. Penetrating sealers protect against moisture while allowing the wood to breathe. For exterior applications, UV-resistant finishes prevent sun damage and colour fading. Copper develops a protective patina that prevents deterioration, lasting centuries with minimal maintenance.

Building Materials

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

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. Mineral wool granulate – forgiving to install and cost-effective, yet prone to soak up wind-blown rain unless cavities stay spotlessly clean.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. People are protected in terms of safety and weather. provides a means of evaluating the performance of windows, window walls, curtain walls, and storefront systems when subjected to specified horizontal displacements in the wall’s plane.

Building Performance Measurement

Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Structural and Infrastructural Improvements These renovations address the core systems and structural elements of your home: Rewiring : Complete electrical rewiring of a three-bedroom house costs approximately 3,000-5,000. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

Budgeting

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

the innovative world leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System , a complete ventilated rainscreen cladding system that blends sustainability, design freedom, and performance.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The post Fire Doors vs Standard Doors: Essential Safety Knowledge for Building Professionals appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One person dies every two days in the UK due to fires in buildings, and in many cases, the difference between survival and tragedy comes down to a single element: the doors.

Building Standards

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Steel beam installation often becomes necessary to redistribute loads effectively. Portal frames, ridge beams, and floor strengthening systems all require precise specification within the technical drawings to ensure structural adequacy. The increasing adoption of heat pump technology adds complexity to heating system design.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

From vehicle movement to storage systems and staff workflows, every detail plays a role in keeping people protected and operations running smoothly. Falling objects from racking systems, exposure to loud noise, and respiratory hazards from dust or chemicals further complicate the picture. Visibility plays a big role as well.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

While traditional orangery installations can cost upwards of £50,000, oak framed orangery kits offer an attractive alternative that combines authentic craftsmanship with significant cost savings. The cost-effectiveness represents one of the most compelling advantages of choosing kit form over fully installed orangeries.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. Throughout ACHS Minnie Howard, Perkins Eastman selected Rockfon stone ceiling panels with a bright white finish.

Ceiling Systems

Specification Product Update

JULY 31, 2025

As part of the renovation, the decision was made to replace all existing wired safety glass with new, transparent glazing solutions from fire safety glass manufacturer Pyroguard, to ensure that the hospital adhered to current industry standards.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Superior material properties include excellent chemical resistance, fire retardancy, sound insulation, and waterproofing capabilities, with minimal water absorption (less than 0.5%) ensuring long-term durability in challenging environments.

Fire Protection System Installation

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Raw, untouched finishes. After four years of work, this $715-million museum is nearing the finish line under a CMAR team that includes contractor Clark Construction and architect-of-record Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles.

Fire Protection System Installation

Specification Product Update

JULY 31, 2025

Global voice alarm and audio safety specialists Vox Ignis has supplied its LexicommPro Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) to a state-of-the-art new office development powering the significant digital economy of Teesside. The system was installed and commissioned by Vox Ignis partner Tees Fire Systems (TFS).

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Roller shutters create a protective barrier that shields against extreme weather, including strong winds and heavy rainfall. Your home stays cooler in summer and warmer in winter naturally, which means your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work as hard. Homeowners find solar-powered systems a game-changing option.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

HVAC System Installation

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

The project, which involved designing, manufacturing and installing 20 self-closing fire doors in the cross passages at Bank Station, presented a number of logistical challenges. “As We have had to be responsive to the demands of this installation – it has been very much a bespoke solution,” said Dr Norris.

Fire Protection System Installation

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2023

ACM/MCM is a lightweight composite material consisting of two aluminum cover sheets and a fire-rated core. These types of panels are available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes and provide an endless array of design options. 063 aluminum and ACM with the company’s name and address in painted vinyl lettering.

Fire Protection System Installation

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

All images courtesy BASF Wall Systems. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are above-grade, exterior wall claddings used across the country on residential and commercial buildings. Some of the innovations have occurred in new finish appearances. Drivers for new finish options.

Painting/finishing

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. This demand for wood products continues to grow as designers appreciate its renewability, versatility, aesthetics, and most important, its ability to sequester carbon once installed. References.

Fire Protection System Installation

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. The Protective Role Of Cladding Imagine your multi-family building as a human body. The cladding is akin to the skin, offering protection from external elements.

Fire Protection System Installation

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Upgrades began in 2015 and included improvements to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, the installation of a fire protection system, improvement to accessibility, the addition of interior finishes and exterior windows, and addressed minor building settlement. .

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

JUNE 7, 2022

Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Their economy is the result of keeping sprinklers above ceilings to reduce the cost of sprinkler installation.

Fire Protection System Installation

BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

Fire Protection System Installation

Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2024

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Fire Stop Blocks are now backed by test evidence covering a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIMs Fire Stop Blocks also have IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification. Our Fire Stop Block range is comprehensive.

Fire Protection System Installation

Safti First

MARCH 13, 2023

One look at SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI and you can see why these products disrupted (and continue to disrupt) the 45 minute fire protective glazing market. A new, “game changing” framing system that would be aluminum with a narrow, two-inch profile that is uniform throughout.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article explores the key benefits, design options, and installation tips for cement board cladding, helping you make an informed choice for your next project. It provides versatile design options, including a wide range of colours, wood-like aesthetics, and durable finishing trims that enhance both functionality and visual appeal.

Fire Protection System Installation

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

In addition, the waterproofing system for buried roofs needs to be particularly durable. Since the material will ultimately lie underneath landscaping or other finishes, it becomes very disruptive to have to make repairs if leaks occur. In the UK, for example, fire marshals must be on-site during hot works operations.

Waterproofing Systems

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems. Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon.

Fire Protection System Installation