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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

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.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. With minimal maintenance requirements and exceptional longevity, precast concrete lintels provide cost-effective structural solutions for both residential and commercial construction projects.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

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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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

The post Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. each year for decades.

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What To Consider When Setting Up a Warehouse-Based Coworking Space

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

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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California’s modular fire station sets new era for emergency infrastructure

Construction Specifier

Fire Station 67 at night. Photo by Nic Lehoux/courtesy Wittman Estes Fire Station 67 in Rancho Mission Viejo, Orange County, envisions a second life for the station as an environmental learning center for the community after ten years. m (12-ft)-wide steel modules and 9.1-m