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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry. Benefits of Sustainable Masonry Longer lifespan : Masonry structures can last decades or even centuries, lessening the need for costly repairs or replacements.

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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The post Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Intertek Following reports of difficulty managing interior temperatures in a medical office at Level 3 of a new high-rise clad in unitized curtain wall, diagnostic testing revealed air leakage sites at stack joints and within column enclosures exasperated by some stack effect. Practice 4.2.3Airflow Measurement (Anemometers).

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

The post Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Common Sources of Noise on Construction Sites Construction sites generate noise from multiple sources that create dangerous sound levels throughout your workday.

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Natural Grocers Walla Walla, WA

The MCP Group

Location Walla Walla, Washington Plans NG – Walla Walla, WA – Issue for Permit Specifications NG – Walla Walla, WA – Specifications Manual General Information Bid Invitation Natural Grocers Walla Walla, WA MCP Group Supplemental Conditions Addenda None at this time.

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Closed-cell polyurethane: Insulate, seal, protect

Construction Specifier

It adheres well to substrates such as concrete, wood, metal, and masonry, forming a reliable base for subsequent protective layers—especially polyurea coatings. Case study To illustrate the effectiveness of polyurethane sprayfoam and polyurea coatings, consider this project on a commercial construction site.

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Legends Hyundai Premier Auto Outlet

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | January 16, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 14,900 sf partial structural steel, partial metal building, and site work. Location Kansas City, Kansas Plans 2024-12-19 Legends Hyundai Premier Auto Outlet – Bid Set – Stamped-Combined Specifications On the plans.