UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Look for these signs: Water stains on ceilings or walls near chimneys or skylights Peeling paint or plaster indoors Visible rust or holes in flashing Lifted or bent flashing from wind Mould or damp around roof penetrations Even small cracks can let in water over time. It wears out due to weather, poor installation, or corrosion.

Roofing Systems

Buildern

AUGUST 4, 2025

But the builders who finish on time don’t do that. When the lift is already tied up, or a delivery blocks access to the concrete pour, trades stand still waiting for something that should have been cleared ahead of time. It’s easy to assume leadership can be swapped out or spread thin.

Schedule Management

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Various types of epoxy systems are available in Manchester, including self-smoothing systems, decorative metallic finishes, and anti-slip coatings, with costs ranging from 20 to 150 per square metre depending on complexity. You can select options that complement your facility’s design or branding.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Mini excavators are one of the most effective tools for serious yard workand for good reason: Compact Yet Powerful : Theyre built to maneuver in tight residential spaces while still packing enough force to dig, lift, grade, and clear debris. Attachment Tip : Use a grading blade and landscape rake for finishing touches.

Landscaping

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

A fresh pour will show you how clean the finish is. But ask this: when will they finish? Be direct: How long will it take from start to finish? A smooth, clean slab lifts the whole look of your home. Filters cover stains. If you want to know how good a contractor is, ask to see a job they did in the last month.

Concrete Pouring

Roads Online

APRIL 1, 2025

The upgrade includes a new boarding assistance zone, new lifts, a new footbridge and concourse, and improved accessible public toilets. Two new lifts at Tuggerah were opened in October 2024 as the two-year project progressed. A small amount of finishing work will continue through mid-2025.

Public Works

For Construction Pros

JUNE 6, 2025

Jonathan Kozlowski Jun 6, 2025 MARSHALLTOWN Company @ungvar - stock.adobe.com After the screed and rakes get the concrete where it needs to be, it’s the power trowel that puts that finishing touch. Those spinning blades of the power trowel are where contractors can get that smooth, near-mirror finish. When tilted up, it’ll finish.

Construction Equipment

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Inland Rail, and construction partner John Holland will undertake a month-long community engagement process to gather feedback on the landscaping, urban design finishes, colour palettes and heritage interpretation options. Image: inlandrail.com.au

Ramps

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

More delicate surfaces like wood or car paint will need gentler settings. Cold water pressure washers are more budget-friendly, simple to use and maintain, and ideal if you need them for general cleaning tasks like removing mud, loose paint, dust, and debris. Consider the following: Surfaces: What are you cleaning more often?

Construction Machinery

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Professional installation follows a systematic process of thorough surface preparation and precise application techniques, with costs ranging from 20-150 per square metre depending on the chosen finish. For Portsmouth homes with open-plan designs, epoxy creates a seamless transition between kitchen and living areas.

Flooring Systems

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

While the batch plant will supply concrete to finish the bridge deck, other concrete elements of the bridge are precast and shipped to the site. The panels will eventually be topped with concrete for the finished road surface. We’re pushing hard to make that November opening date,” he says. Photo courtesy U.S.

Concrete Pouring

For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

Crews are often split across multiple sites, impacting both productivity and concrete finish quality, especially in harsh weather regions like the Northeast or hot climates where night pours are common. These programs are showing impact, particularly for formwork and finishing roles, though affordability and access still vary widely.

Concrete Pouring

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

The statistics paint a sobering picture: three out of four construction workers face hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels on their jobsites, with private industry workers suffering 14,500 hearing loss cases in 2019 alone. Material handling equipment generates substantial noise during lifting and moving operations.

Environmental Impact Assessment

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The amount of high-end exterior finishes required ample boom lifts, able to reach up seven stories. “We So we’ve let Okland use our crane to lift stuff on their roof, and vice versa.” So we’ve let Okland use our crane to lift stuff on their roof, and vice versa. There’s not a lot of room to breathe,” Pizzolato says.

Renewable Energy Systems

ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2025

Set for overall completion next summer, the project’s timber superstructure erection began in April and will finish by year’s end. “It Crews lifted and rotated one of the 124-ft-long keystone assemblies for the indoor soccer facility in early summer. It has taken a long time to get here,” says Ibach. “At

Steel Fabrication

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Sundt Concrete crews finishing the East Building’s Level 2 deck placement. Crews with Sundt Concrete placed the East Building’s Level 4 deck, while subcontractor Bigge installed the material lift. It came down to “a lot of planning,” Marty adds. “We Glazing was preinstalled at the factory as well, further speeding the process.

Building Codes

For Construction Pros

AUGUST 5, 2025

Applying the same concept to road building, machine data or control solutions can reveal trick plays that enable contractors to stand at the project’s finish line with a trophy-worthy road. Equipment Genie Lift Genie is a leader in aerial lifts and material handlers. and Europe Sany Heavy Industries Co.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Maltaward

JULY 7, 2025

These aren’t just heavy-duty concrete blocks; they’re precision-engineered products designed with specific weight distributions, lifting points, and connection systems to maximise stability whilst maintaining practicality and safety. Why Use Maltaward Kelly Blocks?

Heavy Lifting Transportation

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

The challenge is to blend the estimated 2,200 ft of elevation required at the snow front and allow skier circulation to ski lifts while also achieving the required road grades for cars and creating level slopes into the pedestrian-friendly village,” says Peter Smiar, Vermont director of land development for VHB, the project’s civil engineer.

Infrastructure Development

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Sundt Concrete crews finishing the East Building’s Level 2 deck placement. Crews with Sundt Concrete placed the East Building’s Level 4 deck, while subcontractor Bigge installed the material lift. It came down to “a lot of planning,” Marty adds. “We Glazing was preinstalled at the factory as well, further speeding the process.

Building Codes

CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The painter finishes late, the flooring crew runs long, and suddenly the new tenant’s furniture is arriving while your team is still patching drywall. Protect finishes: Unlike casual movers or in-house labor, pros know how to move without scuffing fresh paint or damaging trim.

Property Management

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

Construction Debris Post-construction, carpets can collect debris like sawdust or paint. Rotary Machine Use: A rotary buffer with an absorbent pad scrubs the carpet surface, lifting dirt without soaking the fibers underneath. Regular vacuuming helps, but it often fails to remove deeply embedded particles in heavy-use zones.

Green Building

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Upgraded Knightsbridge Underground Station: Additional enhancements include relocating the new tube entrance further west off Brompton Road, adding two 17-person lifts, and introducing platform-embedded cooling facilities to improve comfort. Premium finishes: This Includes marble countertops, bespoke cabinetry, and high-end appliances.

Real Estate Development

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

However, certain risks are universal, such as forklift collisions, falls from height, or injuries caused by manual lifting and repetitive motion. Strategic lighting and wide aisles minimise blind spots, while floor markings or painted lines guide movement and define operational zones. Visibility plays a big role as well.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

When finished, Mitchell Hall will house five departments: aerospace and ocean engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and engineering education. Work began in the spring of 2024 with the demolition of Randolph Hall, and the project has a target completion of 2028.

Public Works

The Construction Index

AUGUST 10, 2025

The raw finish of the weathering steel adds authenticity and depth to this modern design, commemorating the site’s industrial past while creating a light and kinetic feel.” The work is being delivered through Perfect Circle, a partnership between Aecom, Pick Everard, Gleeds and via the Scape consultancy framework.

Steel Fabrication

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Throughout ACHS Minnie Howard, Perkins Eastman selected Rockfon stone ceiling panels with a bright white finish. Throughout ACHS Minnie Howard, Perkins Eastman selected Rockfon stone ceiling panels with a bright white finish. Throughout the new facilitys construction, the existing T.C.

Ceiling Systems

Specification Product Update

APRIL 29, 2025

Internally, mild steel with a hot wax finish forms an imposing staircase which connects the ground and lower ground floor. This links the entrance to the EOTF with secure bike parking and storage. Meanwhile, a galvanised balustrade encloses the rooftop terrace.

Steel Fabrication

For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, improperly filled joints, the saw cut timing, damaged saw blades, poor finishing, etc. This is part of a three-part series on spalled concrete joint repair. Whats Your Type?

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Construction Daily News

JULY 30, 2025

The roof, which should be finished by now, is unfinished, exposing the interior to rain throughout thunderstorm season. Electrical work, plumbing, dry wall finishing, and sports equipment installation are behind schedule. Military Sea Lift Command hired Hanwhaah Ocean in South Korea to maintain USNS Wally Schirra for seven months.

Government Works

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

That’s how they make cantilever structures that don’t just “shade an area,” but genuinely lift the whole look of your space. Paint flakes. It’s like giving your space a facelift—without lifting a hammer yourself. Whether it’s over your spa, decking, barbecue zone or driveway—they’re thinking about how it all works together.

Structural Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

When shingles curl, their edges lift away from the roof surface, while buckling causes them to form raised ridges. Look for water stains, peeling paint, or bulging drywall, as these can be telltale signs of leaks. This phenomenon typically indicates underlying issues with your roofing system.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Good rainwear is designed with flexibility in mind, so you can bend, lift, and stretch without feeling restricted. Well-made gear often comes with hi-vis panels and non-slip finishes to help reduce those dangers. Boosts Comfort and Mobility Stiff or sweaty gear slows you down and gets in the way.

Building Design

ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

They knew that excavator operator Matthew Cook, with the help of another crew member on the ground, was using the excavator to lift water pipe segments near to where the next trench length would be cut. It was April 17 and the crew was working in the north Tucson area in Pima County, Ariz. But it is a well-known danger in equipment operation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Specification Product Update

JULY 25, 2025

Welcome Break opened its 60 th service station at Junction 33 on the M1 in January, featuring a Stannah escalator, passenger lift and goods lift. For front-of-house, a Stannah A2C escalator and a 13-person passenger lift were selected to optimise visitor traffic flow, improve accessibility and enhance overall experience.

Lifts

For Construction Pros

JULY 15, 2025

Sponsored Content First-to-last-pass accuracy Komatsu America Corp Komatsu excavators with Intelligent Machine Control assist the operator to minimize over-digging and finish with a clean and accurate graded surface. Its balance of high-tech functionality and competitive pricing sets a new standard in the mini excavator market.

Cost Control

For Construction Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

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