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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Compared to steel and timber alternatives, precast concrete lintels offer superior fire resistance (typically exceeding 4 hours), better thermal insulation properties, and greater resistance to environmental damage. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.
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.
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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.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety. Effectively using this data and the historical effects of earthquakes allows for a research-driven approach to mitigate future damage and build resilient structures. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
Several financing options exist specifically for home improvements, including: Homeowner loans Homeowner interest-only loans Bridging finance Extensions may cost similar to moderate renovation projects but often require larger upfront investment. But, you’re more likely to maintain use of essential spaces throughout the project.
Construction Dive
JULY 21, 2025
At the conference, Duffy signed an agreement with the Texas DOT that allows it to take more ownership of environmental permitting requirements, in an effort to help the state build infrastructure projects faster and to serve as a model for other states. We are getting CEO engagement with us on this,” Duffy said in the hearing.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species.
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