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. Silica-treated mineral fibre repels liquid water while allowing vapour diffusion, ideal for coastal exposure zones four and five.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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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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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

This instrument is a key research tool in understanding materials and uses neutrons to study their structure. It excels at observing the subtle structural changes that can have a huge impact on physical properties. A fully removable interlocking concrete mezzanine floor within the Instrument Hall. Installation of a 6.3-tonne

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

From flooring and lighting to insulation and layout, heres what you need to consider when setting up a warehouse-based coworking space. Warehouses tend to have vast open-plan structures, so zoning different sections is essential to provide a balanced work environment.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

From rooftop gardens to vertical forests, architects are finding innovative ways to bridge the gap between nature and the structures we live and work in. Energy Efficiency Green elements in architecture contribute to energy conservation by reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Some even extend coverage to 15 years for structural elements. The application needs site plans, floor plans, elevations, and material specifications. These homes must meet Class 1a dwelling standards. Maximum height: 4.3m

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2025

The phrase “Mind the Gap,” famously introduced for London’s subway system in 1968, has become a universal warning to stay vigilant in potentially hazardous situations. The problem is compounded by gaps between surface drains and surrounding concrete floors, common in aging or improperly constructed drainage systems.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

But here’s the catch: drop it in wrong, and you’ve bought yourself a structural nightmare wrapped in a plumbing disaster. Initial Planning: Zoning, Load, and Placement Before selecting tile or massage jets, you’ll need to address zoning and compliance requirements. Structural load is another critical concern.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Renovations enhance your current home without significantly changing its structural footprint while improving functionality and aesthetics.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Structural Work The extension’s framework takes shape through: Foundation construction Framing and structural support installation Roof installation External wall construction Window and door installation Regular inspections by your building certifier occur at critical stages to ensure compliance with approved plans and building codes.

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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. More than just structures, kit homes represent a shift in mindset—towards smarter investment, sustainable living, and flexible lifestyles.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Concrete breakers produce sustained noise above 100 decibels for hours during structural removal work. Compressed air systems contribute persistent noise throughout construction projects. Cranes produce 80-90 decibels when hoisting materials to upper floors. Your cardiovascular system also suffers from continuous noise exposure.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Schimenti began preconstruction in December 2022, followed by an early structural phase, with the white box turnover occurring in September 2024. Millwork sourced from Italy, New York, and New Jersey helped unify the space across both floors.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology. Building structures in hurricane-prone regions such as Florida and coastal areas need to adhere to specific wind load requirements. Moving parts can freeze when moisture infiltration occurs.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

-based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. These four buildings were taken down, but there wasn’t enough site area to get all the floor area on this portion. SOM joined in 2015. It wasn’t just tar.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

But many older layouts have dead zones—gaps where nothing useful happens, or tight spots where everything happens at once. Poorly organized drawers, cabinets with no internal structure, or wasted corners all add up to an environment that makes cooking more chaotic than calm. Ergonomic design matters too.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier.

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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. The minimal tensile support structure of the panels allows views and daylight to penetrate into the interiors.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2021

T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level. Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB). Watch the video below for a quick look at the innovation behind this new slab system.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ). As one of the most versatile slab systems ever made, T-SLAB delivers the strength and design flexibility builders need, but without the price tag they might expect.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners. efficiency rating.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. The living area of the home’s open floor plan is anchored by a 6-foot-long direct-vent gas fireplace that recirculates heat back into the room, as needed, to reduce energy loads.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The structural concept of (W)rapper, built in a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles and Culver City, originated in 1998 and was initially showcased by the project’s architect, Eric Owen Moss Architects (EOMA) in an exhibition at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. m (14 ft), 5.18 m (17 ft), and 7.32

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Marked by a strikingly new exterior image rising from a six-story podium base and capped by a top-floor sky lounge, 2221 Yonge is a long anticipated addition to a cityscape with hundreds of high-rise buildings. This partí allows us to shape the south side to give the building a truly sculptural quality.”

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2021

It has a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a propane radiant in-floor heating system and a Rumford fireplace for heat, and a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment. This home is different because it’s a structural cob house, so the 2-foot thick walls are load-bearing.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. The “human factor” comes in second place.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2023

Existing horse stalls define the first floor, creating intimate seating rooms that divide the main aisle from the bar and kitchen. The main restaurant is located on the first floor, which is divided into intimate seating rooms, and the upper level’s hayloft is suitable for weddings and large events.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2023

Existing horse stalls define the first floor, creating intimate seating rooms that divide the main aisle from the bar and kitchen. The main restaurant is located on the first floor, which is divided into intimate seating rooms, and the upper level’s hayloft is suitable for weddings and large events.

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