UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Uneven floors or sticking doors could be a sign of trouble. Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Start with Urgent Repairs Structural Issues : Cracks in walls, sagging floors, or a leaky roof?

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

This comprehensive guide will explore everything you need to know about lodge construction, from initial design concepts to final installation, helping you make informed decisions about your next building project. FSC-certified wood ensures forests are managed sustainably, making timber lodges an excellent choice for eco-minded customers.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The Party Wall Act 1996 remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of London construction projects. For contractors, architects, and developers working in dense urban environments, understanding party wall requirements can mean the difference between smooth project delivery and costly legal disputes.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure. Dated cast iron pipes can be retrofitted with industrial pipe insulation to keep the sewage system functioning properly in all weather conditions.

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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

APRIL 27, 2025

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. This predictability and speed are critical to the success of the project from the owners perspective.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The Structural Story The outer leaf shields wind-driven rain, the inner supports floors and roofs, while the cavity collects moisture for release through weep-holes rather than your client’s wallpaper. Moisture Management Flashings, membranes and clever detailing steer water to the exterior.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

For example, an architect in Oxford can leverage innovation in 3D rendering to transform architectural projects. Businesses are increasingly opting for solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient systems, which help lower costs, reduce carbon emissions, and create eco-friendly, functional spaces.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

As PREMIER’s nationwide portfolio continues to expand, the project is another milestone for its growth in the New York region. The floor will be a 7-inch fiber-reinforced concrete slab, the walls will consist of 10-inch insulated precast concrete, and the 30-year EPDM roof will lie over 6 inches of continuous insulation.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. The flat roofs might sag under heavy snow or rain if you don’t reinforce them properly. Container homes are great because you can change them easily. to AUD$56.57

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re looking to accommodate a growing family, create additional living areas, or enhance your home’s functionality, understanding the extension process from conception to completion is essential for a successful project. This is typically obtained through a council or a private certifier.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Photo courtesy American Campus Communities June 16, 2025 ✕ Being a good neighbor has become less of a cliche and more of a critical component to several projects being delivered concurrently along the west side of Arizona State University’s Tempe campus between Mill and Myrtle avenues and 9th and 10th streets.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

These platforms have become invaluable resources, offering a wide variety of building materials, tools, and services that can streamline your project. Key offerings typically include: Building Materials: Timber, insulation, roofing, flooring, and more, often selected to meet the specific demands of the regions weather and building codes.

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The development, whose value is projected to reach 340m, is being undertaken for Translink by Farrans Sacyr JV and has created a major new transport interchange for the city, featuring eight railway platforms and 26 bus stands, together with multiple public facilities.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

However, successful loft conversion projects require meticulous planning, precise technical documentation, and thorough structural assessment from the outset. 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.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2025

It typically affects ground floor walls and can ruin plaster, paint, and skirting boards. Penetrating Damp: Rainwater or groundwater gets through defects in roofs, walls, or window frames. This form of damp is localised and often linked to external faults, such as missing roof tiles or cracked brickwork.

Wall Systems 52

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The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The new Bishop Auckland leisure centre will have a 25-metre, six-lane main pool and a 20-metre four-lane teaching pool with moveable floors, as well as a large gym, two exercise studios and an adventure play area for children. The facility also incorporates a public library to cater for healthy minds as well as healthy bodies.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 13, 2024

It’s amazing to see how this contest has grown, and this year we saw 31 companies enter a total of 40 projects for consideration.” It includes a total of seven buildings erected together to create an all-in-one complex with a standing seam metal roof and insulated metal wall panels. was the metal building systems provider.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

The reason: The project was not a traditional stick-built endeavor. Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. he was struck by an eerie silence.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

07 or Community HUB) is a $26 million 45,000 square-foot project rebuilt from an abandoned religious facility. 07 project completion is Rockford Construction, who is providing project management services including onsite day-to-day supervision, ensuring site safety, scheduling, and trade contractor activities.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Weber, IOM, CGP, CSI, National Business Development Manager, The Euclid Chemical Co.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. Project Specs: Desert Comfort Idea Home Location: Sonoran Desert, Ariz.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. By implementing a robust stormwater management plan, 11NOHO captures and treats 90 percent of annual rainfall.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To create a building with such a profound impact on sustainability, the project team’s approach focused not on individual technological components, but instead on integrating wholly reimagined systems throughout the entire building including DOAS/Geothermal/Radiant Heating, Electrified Energy, and Artificial Intelligence Integration.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) has unveiled its eighth collaboration with CLB Architects, revealing a transformative renovation and expansion project in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The sustainable focus of the project is noteworthy, operating within the constraints of the Greater Yellowstone area’s extreme climate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. 425 Grand Concourse’s southern exposure required installing sunshades on 13 floors to save energy.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

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. Thermal and moisture protection solutions. learn more >. learn more >.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 5, 2024

CMS Danskin Acoustics has supplied an innovative sound reducing underlayment, designed specifically for external use, as part of the roof systems at the prestigious new 38 Berkeley Square development in Mayfair, London. Installation was undertaken by All Metal Roofing.

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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.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The $157 million project, which also includes a separate, one-story overbuild to house Inspira’s maternal health services, will boost the hospital’s overall bed count by nearly half and increase Inspira’s footprint to more than 600,000 square feet on the 100-acre Gloucester County campus.

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