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. Open-Plan Reconfigurations : Creating open-plan living areas by removing internal walls costs approximately 2,000-4,000, not including any additional kitchen or flooring updates.

Budgeting

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

Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced three new products. 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.

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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. Steel beam installation often becomes necessary to redistribute loads effectively.

Fire Protection System Installation

Specification Product Update

AUGUST 7, 2025

The FIREFLY ® FCR Fire Collars feature the use of the in-house produced high-performance graphite which is housed in a corrosion resistant, powder coated steel sleeve: developed to deliver high volume expansion to exert a pressure seal on pipework penetrations. 

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. You’ll find rigid PVC sheets excel in industrial applications where durability matters most.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles. “Had we waited, the project would today be 20-30% more expensive,” Vesga says.

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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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.

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. Serving as a rainscreen system, these energy efficient panels also provide an air gap that allows water drainage and evaporation of moisture that can accumulate behind the cladding panel.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.

Steel Fabrication

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients. Movement creates heat.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.

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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

DC Fire Protection Ltd., based at Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, works right across the country covering multiple sectors of the construction industry, installing active as well as passive fire protection systems. DC Fire Protection Ltd.,

Fire Protection System Installation

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. Performance requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

As the popularity of timber frame construction continues to rise in the UK, understanding the intricacies of timber frame external wall construction details UK becomes increasingly important. Short Summary Understand the theory of timber frame external wall construction, including studs and sheathing, ventilation membranes and cladding.

Fire Protection System Installation

Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. It was used to meet demanding passive fire protection objectives as part of a major project to upgrade the historic Victorian Market hall.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose fibres, resulting in a product resistant to rot, pests, and fire. Metal Roofing While the initial cost of metal roofing may be higher than traditional asphalt shingles, it offers superior longevity and durability.

Maintenance

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 11, 2021

Glass curtain wall façade (left); detail of touch-mullion shadow box within unitized curtain wall. These opaque glass assemblies are integrated into glazing systems, such as glass curtain walls or window walls, to provide visual continuity with adjacent vision glass to render an all-glass look to the building façade.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. But for many homeowners, roofing can seem complicated and confusing. The covering sheds water and protects the layers underneath.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Metal Cladding Solutions | Durable Wall Panels & Sheets appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Metal cladding is highly durable, resistant to water damage, corrosion, fire, pests, and adverse weather, offering long-term savings and minimal maintenance needs.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

On a construction site, they have many uses and can be utilized to protect equipment and workers across the site against roofing debris and dust. Construction work generates potential contaminants such as ceiling dust, debris, dirt, metal shavings, and shards of roof decks that can fall inside.

Fire Protection System Installation

Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

Using simple, low-tech techniques that anyone can learn, clay soil can be turned into walls, floors and plasters with only the addition of sand and straw. It’s true that earthen walls have poor insulation value and are not appropriate on their own in cooler climates.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. This creates a wall system of unrivaled energy efficiency, comfort, noise reduction, and strength. The walls are adequately insulated, durable, and inherently tight.

Fire Protection System Installation

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Generally skirting is a board which is provided in the junction point of the wall and the interior wall throughout its length. Types of Roof Tiles | Tile Roof Replacement | Tile Installation Cost | Roofing Tile Price | Ceramic Tile Price Per Square Foot | Tile Installation Factors. Types of Skirting.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Roof Repairs Roof repairs are essential tasks that often demand immediate attention. The roof protects your home from the elements, ensuring that you and your family remain safe. While some might be tempted to tackle roof repairs on their own, it's a job that requires specific knowledge and expertise.

HVAC System Installation

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Making sure your pool’s filtration system is working correctly will also extend the life of your pool and keep the water pristine. Maintaining HVAC Systems Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is crucial for keeping your living environment comfortable throughout the year.

Fire Protection System Installation

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 5, 2021

EPDM is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane widely used in low-slope buildings in the United States and worldwide. What Is EPDM Roofing? EPDM is a type of roofing material that is used for flat roofing systems. EPDM flat roofs are designed to last about 25-30 years. Cost of EPDM Flat Roof.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2025

Many materials and installation practices contribute to air- and moisture-resistant building envelopes, with weather-resistant barriers (WRBs) playing a pivotal role. All four properties should be present in WRB for optimal functionality and home/structure protection. The 2018 International Building Code (IBC) Section 1403.2

Building Performance Measurement

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Liquid applied waterproofing is often used on terraces, podium decks and green roofs. In some cases, it can be used to protect car parks as well as water tanks. Using cold applied waterproofing reduces the complexities and risks during construction, speeding the installation process. Vegetative roofing systems.

Waterproofing Systems

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Fire proofing. Fire protection. Roofing underlayments. Wall flashing. September 02, 2019. Part II is no exception. Below grade.

Waterproofing Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Significant snow drifts can overstress the roof; gusts can down powerlines or produce significant wind chill, causing improperly insulated pipes to freeze more quickly. It is important to routinely ensure the roof is free of debris and clear out all gutters and downspouts to ensure proper water drainage.

Fire Protection System Installation

Natural Building

OCTOBER 17, 2009

Robert Riversong has created his own form of the Larsen Truss building system, and specializes in super-insulated houses. And, with the air-tight drywall system instead of vapor barrier and dense-pack cellulose, theres almost no thermal bridging and a 3 bedroom house can be heated with less than a cord of wood per year here in New England.

Green Building

Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Furthermore, the steel material used in construction helps to protect stored items from fire and other forms of destruction. For companies looking to build rentable self-storage facilities, metal self-storage buildings are ideal because they provide protection from the elements and are low-cost.

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