UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Luton Town will move from their historic 12,000-capacity Kenilworth Road to a new 25,000-seat Power Court Stadium in 2028/29, marking the end of 119 years at their current cramped ground and doubling their matchday capacity to meet Premier League requirements.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Historic Preservation Facility Management 80

cnstrctr

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A heritage building is any structure of sufficient age that it retains some historical value within the city. A heritage building doesn’t need to be 100 years old, but it should have some form of historical value. Buildings as recent as the 70s, 80s and 90s can have historical value and can be considered heritage.

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Historic Preservation Building Permits Project Management Consulting Building Design 88

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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Prefabrication Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As part of the project to preserve this Grade One listed building for future generations, a fire resistant solution was required for an ornate window in the newly created Bright Hall, a new community space. The SYSTEMGLAS Ligna timber-framed fire resistant glazing system provided the ideal solution.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Stonework Historic Preservation 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Historical Significance of Oak Oak has a venerable history in the UK, serving as a traditional building material for centuries. Incorporating Traditional Joints and Aesthetics The use of traditional joints in oak frame porches is not merely a nod to historic craftsmanship but also a choice that ensures longevity and strength.

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Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Quality Assurance 64

The Korte Company

DECEMBER 10, 2022

One, she was tired of historic library renovation projects and wanted exposure to big jobs. He was always pushing you, but never throwing you in the water with no life preserver.”. To me, Korte is the only truly integrated, under-one-roof Design-Build firm.”. They say a rising tide lifts all boats. It’s ingrained in me.

Building Design 52

Building Design Project Management Building Codes Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse. This article will specifically discuss the tower design process and complexities encountered during construction. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building?

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Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130