UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

You’ll find expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge systems suitable for extensions, garages, and commercial buildings. Norwich contractors assess existing structures and recommend appropriate solutions, from simple repairs to full system upgrades with improved insulation and drainage.

Roofing Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The goal was to rebuild the roadway embankments and integrate a new drainage system, thereby facilitating long-term improvements and reducing maintenance needs for the A595. A lightweight yet strong system that could also support a vegetated finish was essential.

Wall Systems

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. After planning and structural detailing finished, these details are transferred into the building estimator. This per construction possesses some points like site clearance, Exaction, brick-masonry, plastering, as like different types of construction, etc.

Painting/finishing

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

Building Materials Manufacturing

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 23, 2020

Below, find detail drawings for securing the house wrap system around window fixtures. Flanged window flashing installation instructions (after installing a self-adhered weather barrier to outer wall). VYCOR® Plus is a self-adhered flashing ideal for sealing joints, seams, holes, and other unwanted openings in wall sheathing systems.

Wall Systems

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It was in 1967 that the first Trombe wall was implemented in France. The system, named after engineer Felix Trombe, combines glass and a dark, heat-absorbing material to conduct heat slowly into the house. Solar heat passes through the glass, is absorbed by the thermal mass wall, and then slowly releases into the home.

Wall Systems

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 23, 2020

Roof to wall flashing. house wrap / flashing / roof to wall. . Watch videos on how to properly install a self-adhered weather barrier to the wall, how to install window flashing tape, how to install roofing underlayments, and how to properly connect the house wrap system to the home's roofing underlayment. Residential.

Roofing Systems

The Pro Builder

APRIL 10, 2024

It features the brand’s exclusive double-lead SureStart point for a fast start and a Torx ttap drive system for stable, wobble-free installation. Regardless of finish material, each door panel can be up to 24 inches wide and 96 inches high.

Wall Systems

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions. Questions regarding air barriers.

Masonry

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

All images courtesy BASF Wall Systems. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are above-grade, exterior wall claddings used across the country on residential and commercial buildings. Some of the innovations have occurred in new finish appearances. Drivers for new finish options.

Painting/finishing

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

What Are Defects in Painting? Painting is one of the important finishing works used in structural constructions in Civil Engineering. Painting creates a coat-like formation that prevents attacks from various atmospheric factors like cold, heat, frost, rainfall, etc. Types of Defects in Painting. Brush Marks.

Painting/finishing

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Ryan Shure It is easy to dismiss painting and sealing as “final touches” of a construction project. This guide will break down various paint and sealant application techniques and discuss their critical role in promoting the structural integrity of a building. Air-atomized spray This is the most conventional spray painting method.

Painting/finishing

CivilJungle

JANUARY 31, 2021

Joints of Stone Masonry: The construction which is done with the help of stones and bonded together with mortar is known as Stone Masonry. Stone Masonry is widely used where the stones are available in abundance. The stone masonry is the type of masonry construction which is done with stones and cement mortar.

Masonry

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. The resulting degradation can be severe, damaging to brickwork, window openings, and interior plaster walls.”.

Masonry

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The post How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This can create unsightly damage and weaken the overall structure of your brick walls. Have you ever noticed cracks, flaking, or crumbling on your brick surfaces?

Masonry

BDC Network

APRIL 28, 2023

Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time.

Wall Systems

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Introduction of CMU Wall. The CMU blocks are available in various shapes and sizes in the market and are widely used in the construction of walls of the building. In this article, we will discuss all about the concrete masonry units. What is CMU Wall? The Full form of the CMU is Concrete Masonry units. ASTM C1372.

Masonry

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems. Simple bar graphs indicate at a glance just how “green” each material or system might be.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

MARCH 8, 2021

Plastering is the practice of coating rough walls including irregular surfaces in the building or houses as well as other buildings with plastic material termed plaster. It also preserves the work of masonry. To have a shiny, smooth, normal, clean as well as durable surface finish , and often even to enhance a presentation.

Painting/finishing

CivilJungle

JANUARY 28, 2021

What Is a Cavity Wall? A cavity wall consists of a hollow space between them. The cavity walls normally consist of two skins, which should be brick , cinder blocks , or reinforcement concrete blocks , etc. The weep hole is constructed above the window or base the wall to draw out the rainwater. How to Build a Cavity Wall?

Wall Systems

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The building is constructed with a steel structural frame, with bar joists for support of floor and roof slabs bearing on beams at the exterior wall. At the exterior walls, masonry infill is present between steel members. The lintel plate supported the masonry veneer.

Masonry

CivilJungle

MARCH 9, 2021

Introduction of Stretcher Bond: Bonding is actually an arrangement of bricks in a structure like a wall or a column. The load is then uniformly disseminated through the length of the wall. Without proper bonding in between bricks, it’s illegible to construct the wall. Types of Bonds in Brick Masonry Wall.

Masonry

CivilJungle

MARCH 9, 2021

Introduction of Stretcher Bond: Bonding is actually an arrangement of bricks in a structure like a wall or a column. The load is then uniformly disseminated through the length of the wall. Without proper bonding in between bricks, it’s illegible to construct the wall. Types of Bonds in Brick Masonry Wall.

Masonry

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2024

The basement was exclusively designed for staff, featuring open-plan offices, small teleconferencing spaces, a show kitchen with a dual display system for team gatherings, and a patio area for dining, games, and relaxation. The post Zoom’s California HQ: Adaptive reuse of maze-like building appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Staircases

Construction Specifier

JULY 19, 2024

The new facilities have similarities with the existing facility and feature durable exterior materials, including painted and weathered steel, burnished concrete masonry bearing walls, and fiber cement cladding. An integrated photovoltaic (PV) system will minimize future reliance on utility-provided energy.

Building Resilience

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To create the contrasting pattern for the interior walls, Plebanski and his team combined Trendstone Plus and Mesastone, two of Echelon’s most durable and aesthetically pleasing masonry products. The veteran professionals from Vimak Construction and Masonry, Inc. undertook the complex installation for the addition.

Masonry

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Brick Wall. Parapet Wall. Wetness decreases the strength of walls which produces unhealthful living environments. Thus it impacts painting as well as plaster which raises repair costs. Brick Wall-. The Brick wall is indeed the structural component at which the roof is eventually laid. Parapet Wall-.

Painting/finishing

Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation. Most acoustic standards, guidelines, and rating systems have minimum noise isolation requirements between enclosed rooms.

Ceiling Systems

The MCP Group

MAY 15, 2024

Location Manhattan, Kansas Plans KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Plans Specifications KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

Fire Protection Systems

The MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

Fire Protection Systems

The MCP Group

MAY 12, 2025

Bid Due Date | May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 38,300 sf masonry and steel bearing building with sitework.

Fire Protection Systems

The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

Masonry Heaters. Living Homes: Stone Masonry, Log, and Strawbale Construction; Building Your High-Efficiency Dream Home on a Shoestring Budget , by Thomas J. Their home is a true hybrid, with the first floor being slip-formed stone masonry and the second story of logs, all sourced locally and ecologically. HyperAdobe.

Green Building

The MCP Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Location New Century, Kansas Plans A-014626 Drawings Specifications KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex Combined Specifications General Information KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex Bid Invite MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex appeared first on MCP GROUP.

Fire Protection Systems

The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4 story wood framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems

The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Takeaways Damp and rot prevention requires a multi-layered approach, incorporating proper drainage, ventilation systems, and moisture barriers during construction phases. Early detection of warning signs, like musty odours, peeling paint, or salt deposits, can prevent costly structural damage and maintain a healthy building environment.

Wall Systems