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Norwood lands cleanroom deal from Bouygues at new eye centre

Construction Enquirer

Demountable modular panelling systems specialist Norwood has been appointed by Bouygues UK to deliver a Grade B cleanroom at Oriel – a new centre for eye care, research, and education being built in Camden, London. This modular and adaptable system allows the hospital to easily reconfigure the space as future needs arise.

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What is a Cap Beam?

Prodyogi

On many construction sites, especially those involving deep foundations and basement levels, piles are driven deep into the ground to carry the load of the upcoming structure. These piles, though strong individually, need to work as a system. ensure stability

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ACI 318-25 Code Update: Key Changes in Structural Concrete Design

Civil Engineering Web

The updated code introduces new guidance on sustainability , deep foundations , shear friction , and performance-based wind design (PBWD). Deep Foundations – More Detailed Provisions Builds on the initial inclusion of deep foundations in ACI 318-19. ACI 318-25 update release Key Updates in ACI 318-25 1. aci-318-plus 3.

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Innovative Utility Solutions for Sustainable Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

As businesses and developers strive to create eco-friendly buildings, utility systems play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. However, traditional utility systems often come with inefficiencies and environmental costs. Ensuring systems are adaptable to future advancements.

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. The key benefits of using a construction-specific ERP are: Elimination of disparate systems. Greater agility. Increased efficiency and productivity.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Moreover, WINT’s systems are easily transferable to the building’s owner for the operational phase of the property.

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Timber Framing Design: Complete Guide to Traditional Structural Planning

UK Construction Blog

When most builders think construction, they think of starting with a foundation and working up. Engineers must understand not only how forces travel through the timber frame structure, but also how different wood species behave, how joints transfer loads, and how the frame integrates with modern building envelope systems.