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Recovering Construction Sites After Major Floods

UK Construction Blog

Do your permits or inspections need extensions or adjustments? What UK Firms Can Learn from the Texas Floods While the UK isn’t unfamiliar with heavy rain and flash flooding, recent events overseas offer key takeaways. This means revisiting your project plan and asking: Which subcontractors need to be rescheduled?

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Foundation Waterproofing and Utility Insulation Retrofitting and/or rehabilitating historical structures is one of the top trends in modern construction. Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Budget Planning Establish a realistic budget early, accounting for construction costs, professional fees, permits, potential temporary accommodation, and a contingency fund of at least 10-15% for unexpected expenses. Document your specific requirements, including desired room sizes, functions, and special features.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Non-sewered areas require extra certifications for on-site wastewater treatment systems. Builders make sure the subflooring gets proper insulation and waterproofing. Maximum height: 4.3m Maximum length: 12.5m Maximum weight: 4.5

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. Label storage containers clearly with waterproof markers or printed labels to identify contents at a glance. For optimal organization, group similar items together on your slatwall system.

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

ENR Construction

National Park system would come with its own unique set of challenges. The realignment of the road will permit the restoration of the nearby Lost Creek to its original channel, and the surrounding area will be restored to “pre-1960 conditions,” according to the WFL. Jon Lowe, Project Manager, Ralph L.

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A Sculpted Cob House in Kazakhstan

Natural Building

The interior surface finish, which is painted and wax-coated for a matt, velvety look, did not permit the hanging of normal lights and curtains; instead, lights were recessed behind ceiling beams, lending an ethereal glow by night. We designed the water circulation system to sustain the plants efficiently.”