Construction Enquirer
MAY 9, 2023
Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Photo courtesy Alberta Masonry Council. SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient buildings.
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UK Construction Blog
MAY 6, 2025
They might sound similar, but they play very different roles in your heating system. Its a visible, metal pipe that carries hot gases from the stove to the point where they enter the chimney system. What Is a Flue Pipe? A flue pipe is the connector between your stove and the chimney flue.
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.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Doug Hardin, P.E., Sielaff, P.E.,
Specification Product Update
MAY 30, 2024
Let’s share the great news KEIM silicate paints are fire resistant to the highest Euronorm classification (EN13501-1), ideal for specifiers, contractors, housing associations and councils involved with decoration and refurbishment of high rise buildings in the UK, to ensure compliance with current fire regulations.
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