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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Available in sizes ranging from 70100mm up to 215215mm, these variants handle substantially greater structural demands than standard options. The manufacturing process for fair-faced options ensures a consistent high-quality finish with smooth surfaces, providing both improved appearance and safer manual handling.

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

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

Construction Specifier

EIFS is lightweight and uses relatively few materials. EIFS adhesives, typically polymer-modified cementitious materials, are compatible with many WRAB chemistries. They must also be safely handled during installation and hoisted onto the building. EIFS is also a cost-competitive cladding in many markets.

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The Growth Trap Swallowing Texas Construction Firms

Construction Daily News

The construction boom strains material availability, particularly for specialized components. They commit to completion dates based on historical supply timelines, only to discover those timelines no longer apply in the current market. Subcontractors fall behind as they wait for materials. Material waste increases.

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Herringbone Vinyl Flooring: The Luxurious Look of Wood Without the Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Herringbone vinyl flooring combines the classic zigzag pattern of traditional parquet with the practical benefits of vinyl material. Today, this timeless classic has experienced a resurgence in modern interior design, offering a perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary style for both traditional and modern spaces.

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Transparent fire-rated design: Where safety meets student experience in campuses

Construction Specifier

Historically, the challenge to maximizing daylight, engagement, and other occupant-centered design strategies has been limited by fire-rated materials, which have been limited to opaque materials or minimal lites of transparent, fire-rated glass. This preserves unobstructed sightlines through the stairwell to each floor.

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How Gateway is Keeping Massive $16B Hudson Tunnel Project on Track

ENR Construction

The casing, similar to two others completed in the mid-2010s to enable overbuild above the Hudson Yards development in west Manhattan, preserves the railway’s right of way and will allow developer and prime contractor Related Cos. to continue expansion of the minicity above the tracks. “We