Construction Daily News

JULY 3, 2025

“I track luxury jobs differently because everything is custom. Standard jobs use unit pricing. Mixing them up kills your margins.” ” Lead times vary dramatically. Luxury suppliers often include delivery in pricing, while standard suppliers charge separately. “Standard suppliers are moving toward more self-service models.

Building Standards

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Services Rough-In Before internal walls are closed up, all service infrastructure is installed: Electrical wiring Plumbing pipes Heating and cooling ducts Data and communication cabling Security system components This stage requires careful coordination between different trades to avoid conflicts and ensure all services are positioned correctly.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Many manufacturers offer a wide range of floor plans and finishes, with options to customize layouts, facades, and interiors to suit personal tastes or site conditions. For buyers eager to move into a new home without the long waits typical in the Australian market, this speed is a game changer.

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Plumbing also needs to be separate from standard domestic systems, and ideally includes isolation valves to allow for targeted maintenance without disrupting the entire water system. Excess humidity and evaporated chlorine or bromine can damage drywall and electrical systems if not properly mitigated.

Plumbing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Heavy machinery dominates the noise landscape with bulldozers producing 85-95 decibels during earth-moving operations. Compressed air systems contribute persistent noise throughout construction projects. Cranes produce 80-90 decibels when hoisting materials to upper floors. Family members often notice this change before you do.

Environmental Impact Assessment

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler. a component of the $1.95-billion

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 23, 2025

This has increased the need for tools and systems that reduce reliance on manual labor while enhancing worker safety. Automation at the Core Automation is transforming every corner of industry, from robotic arms on production lines to AI-powered inventory systems. This level of adaptability was unthinkable just a decade ago.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Chemical Fabrics and Film Association says there is a proven track record of PVC roofing being recycled, at the end of life for well over 20 years, back into feedstock to make new roofing membranes or nonroofing products such as flooring and landscape expansion joints.

Roofing Systems

ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

million sq ft of office space, a 212-room hotel, ballroom and event space and other features, all topped by an illuminated crown and top-floor landscaped amenity deck. The 62-story Foster + Partners-designed tower will contain more than 1.4 Anchoring the tower will be five levels of below-grade and podium back-of-house space.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Use hard, durable flooring options to accommodate motorized carts, applying a non-slip coating for added protection. Acoustic Wall Panels Many modern commercial interiors are designed using the open floor plan concept. There are some high-quality HVAC dampers and sound attenuators that can effectively muffle these types of systems.

Wall Systems

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. Understand Your Risk Landscape Every warehouse presents a distinct safety profile based on its layout, equipment, and day-to-day activities. Epoxy flooring offers a practical solution.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Understanding the Garage Door Market Landscape Recent industry evolution in the garage door market stems from technological advancements coupled with shifting consumer preferences. Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology.

Building Code Compliance

The MCP Group

MAY 20, 2025

They include but are not limited to, Site Demolition, Earthwork, Site Utilities, Landscaping & Irrigation, Striping, ADA Signage, Cast-In-Place Concrete, Masonry Veneer, CMU, Structural Steel, Misc. Location Brownsville, TN This project requires compliance with Section 3 regulations in 24 CFR Part 75.

Carpentry

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Image Courtesy of: Ines Leong Key curricula spaces include a maker-space on the ground floor, science labs, art and music rooms, and a light-filled library that looks south across the city. A grand staircase is an organizing element in the building. It is serene even as it communicates a sense of soaring. </p>

Flooring Systems

The MCP Group

MAY 5, 2025

Bid Due Date | May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 30,856 sf 2-story addition with renovations and associated sitework.

Fire Protection Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Additionally, the building will include an outdoor patio and infinity pool with the river and skyline as background, grilling stations, a third-floor outdoor terrace and garden, and a landscaped rooftop terrace. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes.

Real Estate Development

Business Facilities

JUNE 11, 2025

Landscaping and screening was thoughtfully incorporated throughout the site to establish buffer zones between the building and the nearby homes. Additionally, Rumpke RRC includes a career center on the first floor and a Research and Development (R&D) Center on the second floor.

Facility Management

Specification Product Update

JUNE 12, 2025

Appearing as a single-storey pitched roof bungalow from the front, the steeply sloping landscape allowed for the properties to have a lower ground floor, providing the two-storeys the client desired. The CUPACLAD® 101 series is designed with an invisible fixing system to ensure that the natural slate is the main feature of a façade.

Roofing Systems

Natural Building

MAY 30, 2025

In Ladakh, India’s highest plateau, residential architecture is shaped by extreme cold, intense solar radiation and arid landscape. The spatial organization—livestock housed on the ground floor with living spaces above—serves both environmental and practical purposes. Gulzar’s House sits along the banks of the Indus River.

Architecture

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

In recent years, the interior design landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards styles that harmoniously blend classic charm with modern sensibilities. Open And Airy Layouts Modern interiors favor open floor plans that enhance the flow of natural light and create a sense of spaciousness.

Wall Systems

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2025

Inspired by the serene beauty of cloud-covered mountain landscapes, Cloud Ridge features a warm off-white base accented by flowing brown veining in varied thicknesses and tones. Architects, designers, flooring professionals, and other trade professionals looking for more information can visit www.lxhausys.com. </p>

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Daily News

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether you’re drawn to the established charm of Bennett Valley’s family neighborhoods or the upscale allure of Fountaingrove’s luxury properties, Santa Rosa’s diverse housing landscape caters to every vision of California living.

Real Estate Development

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Teams use protective materials including padded blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor coverings to prevent damage during transport. IT equipment receives priority handling with anti-static packaging and secure transport systems. Controlled access systems restrict entry to authorised personnel and customers only.

Material Storage

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Of the £72m investment, £36m will be spent on works to bring building services and finishes up to a modern standard, including the installation of sprinkler systems, upgraded mechanical, engineering, and public health systems, and completely refitted homes. The Paragon Estate was developed by Berkeley First, part of Berkeley Group.

Ceiling Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Tomlinson Pointe will feature two collections of Toll Brothers single-family home designs, some offering primary bedrooms on the first floor. With the Carlow Collection, home buyers can choose from dynamic floor plans ranging from 2,639 to 2,967+ square feet and 2-car garages.

Flooring Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By 2000, its first permanent home in the Capitol Complex was reaching capacity and its low floor to floor height, together with a small floor plate, affected operational efficiency and would not allow for necessary environmental upgrades.

Historic Preservation

The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Horton signifies a major shift in today’s sustainability-driven homebuilding landscape. The startup estimates that with its system, it can produce the same amount of material as wood OSB while using nine times less land —due to the fast-growth rates of grass-farming coupled with its near-zero waste production process.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

This involves converting urban, mixed-use commercial buildings, including big-box retail, office, and light industrial spaces, into research labs to foster innovation in the rapidly changing business landscape. The design is flexible for both single or multitenant incubator spaces. These cases usually involve less complex build-out processes.

Real Estate Development

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Thirty-six percent of site area is designed to support vegetation, featuring “flow-through” planters which act like swales, drought-tolerant plants, and habitat-friendly landscaping; with 90 percent of landscaped areas covered by native or climate-appropriate plants, providing a habitat for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway.

Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

Other homebuyer preferences noted in the study include buyers' increased focus on home personalization and the growing popularity of technology for security systems, temperature regulation, and HVAC and energy management.

HVAC Systems

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 8, 2023

For its part, The Canyon hosts the key mechanical elements of an efficient district heating system, hidden away in parts of the ground floor and basement. The proximity to the San Francisco Bay provides the site with the opportunity to utilize bay water for both cooling and heating of Mission Rock via a water exchange system.

Sustainability

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Michael A.

Ceiling Systems

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2023

A farm in Goshen, Kentucky, has been renovated into a visitor destination, located on a 266-ha (658-acre) agrarian landscape, which is noted for the generations of world-class racehorses raised on the site. Existing horse stalls define the first floor, creating intimate seating rooms that divide the main aisle from the bar and kitchen.

Flooring Systems

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I knew the view from the back of the lot would be great but also a little off-center to the right,” Coletti says, “so I put the kitchen in the left back corner of the floor plan to capture the best view.” The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says.

Ceiling Systems