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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

This additional oversight helps maintain the visual appeal of neighbourhoods, preserve historical significance, and manage the concentration of certain property types like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The official documentation will clearly outline which permitted development rights have been removed.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

They convey the importance of appropriately planning for prefabricated EIFS-clad wall panel use on buildings and provide a road map to identify potential issues affecting the project. His experience includes investigation, design, rehabilitation, building enclosure commissioning, and field testing for new and historic building enclosures.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety. Effectively using this data and the historical effects of earthquakes allows for a research-driven approach to mitigate future damage and build resilient structures. billion annually.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. You’ll need a proper measured survey to map out your project, ensuring all dimensions are accurately recorded. The planning process for extensions requires careful consideration.

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Bungaroosh Exposed: The Hidden History—and Hidden Hazards—Inside Brighton’s Period Homes

UK Construction Blog

Repairing Bungaroosh the Safe-Bricks Way Step 1 – Detailed Condition Survey We map voids, test moisture levels and identify load-bearing points before any invasive work. Preserving Brighton’s Heritage, One Wall at a Time Bungaroosh is part of what makes Brighton’s streetscapes unique.

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Behind the Screens: How ATDs, Scans, and Cybersecurity Are Quietly Powering the Digital Backbone

UK Construction Blog

Whether it’s the image quality in a billboard ad, the preservation of oversized technical documents, or the silent guardians monitoring data security, modern digital infrastructure relies on a blend of precision, protection, and performance. Scanning preserves important materials and makes them digital-ready.

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Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland

Civil + Structural Engineer

Attendees are welcome to come and go at their leisure during the three-hour events to view maps, design visualizations and program information on the following topics: Program overview including schedule, cost and funding estimates National Environmental Policy Act process Design options being studied National Historic Preservation Act process to (..)