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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

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Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

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. This included installing a spiral staircase, roof garden and extending the original tower to provide a lift to the third floor.

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4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact

The Pro Builder

Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. BB+M Architecture focused on creating livable, modern spaces while retaining the mill’s historical character.

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Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

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. This included installing a spiral staircase, roof garden and extending the original tower to provide a lift to the third floor.