UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. 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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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Builders are also using prefabricated methods to save time and reduce waste. Understanding Real Estate Construction Management Real estate construction management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling a building project, from the first idea to the final handover. Everything planned earlier is now put into action.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These principles, when implemented thoughtfully on-site, can improve efficiency, lower costs, and significantly reduce environmental harm. Procurement also plays a major role in waste prevention.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. Every metric ton of wood used in place of concrete and steel in the structure is estimated to avoid 3.9

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Meanwhile, advances in 3D printing allow for faster, on-site fabrication of components, opening up new possibilities for affordable housing and emergency infrastructure. Modular construction the prefabrication of sections off-site is gaining traction for its speed and scalability.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

For developers, business owners, and homeowners, understanding the benefits of design-build is crucial when planning a successful construction project. Permitting applications, material procurement, and preliminary site work can start while the final design is still being refined. In contrast, design-build enables parallel workflows.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As society pushes further into this frontier, the challenges of building structures that can withstand extreme underwater conditions become increasingly complex. Designing for Extreme Pressure The deeper underwater a structure goes, the greater the pressure it must endure.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications. These advancements allow manufacturers to create complex designs with precision while maintaining structural integrity.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 15, 2025

The Lottery System and Market Implications The fact that all units in the Novato project will be distributed through a lottery system highlights the fundamental supply-demand imbalance in affordable housing markets. However, the economics remain challenging without the subsidy and support structures described earlier.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Buyers typically receive everything needed to assemble the house on-site, either by themselves or with professional help. The most common types include: Modular Homes: Built in factory sections and transported to the site, allowing for quick assembly.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. Realizing the project has required extensive planning and logistics coordination given the site’s isolated location. Density plays an important role in achieving affordability.”

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. On-site mentorship is helping transfer knowledge from seasoned workers before they retire. Pouria Ghods, PhD, P.Eng.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Drones for Site Surveys and Inspections Thanks to the invention of drones , conducting site surveys and inspections has become so much easier, quicker, safer, and cost-effective to perform. Therefore, they reduce the need for manual site inspections, which, in turn, improves their operational efficiency.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. Realizing the project has required extensive planning and logistics coordination given the site’s isolated location. Density plays an important role in achieving affordability.”

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Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

While the skilled labor shortage is a major driver, the inability to get the right, up-to-date design information, site conditions, and material specifications into the hands of field crews in real-time is a critical bottleneck. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning.

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Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler. a component of the $1.95-billion

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Oak framed orangery kits represent a revolutionary approach to premium home extensions, delivering complete prefabricated packages designed specifically for self-assembly orangeries. This time-tested approach allows for straightforward assembly while maintaining the structural integrity that oak construction is renowned for.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Innovative sustainable design features include a distinctive umbrella-like canopy with integrated solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and acoustic engineering to amplify crowd atmosphere whilst maintaining environmental responsibility. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

Therefore, existing structures have been targeted for renovations to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. 2 In the meantime, federal and state programs are assisting with the practical and financial implications of these energy-saving measures and emission reduction plans.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Costain previously constructed the Stublach solution mining plant near to the planned hydrogen storage facility The Keuper gas storage project (KGSP) is an underground hydrogen storage facility in Northwich, Cheshire. It will consist of 19 salt caverns together with hydrogen treatment, compression, dehydration and transfer facilities.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

CGI of Grahams planned Hydepark Street block, Glasgow Glasgow City Council has approved the construction of Graham’s 410-bed student accommodation development in the city’s Anderston area. The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer. Got a story?

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Meanwhile, planning on these projects has largely bolstered overall construction planning this year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Now, all pallets delivered to Barratt Redrow sites that are suitable for reuse, whether white or green, will now be sent back to the Pallet Loop – with all of the company’s house-building sites already set up and using the service. This is great news for our business and for other housebuilding companies nationwide. Got a story?

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

I found a lot of the workwear uncomfortable to wear when on site and would often wear two pairs of thick socks to ensure that the work-issue boots fit my feet properly. Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Building and site considerations. Images courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Let's dive in.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. So, despite market uncertainties, many health systems are pushing forward with their projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The community chose schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), known for its creative, elegant, sustainable design of long-span bridges and other structures throughout the world. The design illustrates an appreciation for Buffalo’s rich architectural and industrial heritage, coupled with a desire to create an innovative and optimized structure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

A temporary rider system will be deployed to isolate the works while allowing flows to be maintained. After the pipeline work is completed, a prefabricated GRP discharge chamber will be installed. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.

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Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects.

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BDC Network

MARCH 18, 2024

Emergency departments (ED) remain the overwhelmed gatekeepers—the first point of entry into the healthcare system for people in crisis. this demand for mental health care transcends geography and variations in healthcare delivery systems. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Despite being categorized as structurally deficient, the steel truss bridge services 38,000 vehicles—including nearly 7,000 large commercial freight vehicles—daily. The bridge was constructed in 1936 and mounting maintenance costs and disruptions to service have heightened the need to replace the structure. Another $13.1

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 23, 2023

When planning for the project began, keeping the same horizontal alignment of the existing roadway was considered a priority, and maintaining two lanes of traffic on the Texas DOT-designated Hurricane Evacuation Route was a legal mandate. The project contractor, Drewery Construction Co.,

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