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

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Determine the right materials for pipes and fixtures. Hire experienced professionals who can deliver high-quality work which is crucial to avoiding potential plumbing disasters. Absolutely!

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. Precast concrete is an ideal material for the construction of buildings that will meet the aggressive schedules important for data center owners.

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Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions

UK Construction Blog

Your construction app handles multiple projects simultaneously, allowing you to add new projects and define action plans that keep all stakeholders updated. You can monitor resource allocation across different project phases, ensuring optimal utilisation of labour and materials.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. How are contractors handling economic challenges?

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Promat provides fire resistant glazing solutions for Sheffield’s landmark Kangaroo Works

Specification Product Update

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire. The larger of the two screens measures approximately 4.2m

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Bright ideas ahead: The skylight edge

Construction Specifier

The use of high-quality skylights, materials, and good installation practices will result in a sound, long-lasting, leak-proof installation. Roof curbs are anchored to the roof deck or framing in a manner that ensures they can handle the design loads of the application. Steep slope roofs generally warrant lower roof curbs.