UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

This means using materials and methods that are eco-friendly, reducing waste, and making buildings more energy-efficient. Here are some key elements: Eco-friendly materials: Think recycled steel, bamboo, reclaimed wood, and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints. Lower energy bills? What’s next? It all starts with planning.

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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

Modern construction projects are increasingly defined by the materials used, which impact everything from durability and energy efficiency to aesthetics and cost. Bamboo : Known for its rapid growth and strength, bamboo is a renewable resource ideal for structural components. Innovative Building Products 1.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The Hinarr Hu Moulik complex features a pair of seven-story cast-in-place concrete structures that span 314,000 sq ft and are clad with a precast concrete panelized facade, situated on a 12-acre site across the freeway from campus. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The Hinarr Hu Moulik complex features a pair of seven-story cast-in-place concrete structures that span 314,000 sq ft and are clad with a precast concrete panelized facade, situated on a 12-acre site across the freeway from campus. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Today, structural innovations in civil engineering are reshaping the industry, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and resilient structures. Traditional methods relied heavily on manual calculations and conventional materials like steel and concrete. Key Structural Innovations in Civil Engineering 1.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions. With rising energy costs, it is an effective passive technique to capitalize on natural energy while maintaining thermal comfort.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

The building’s exterior is largely composed of glass panels, weathering steel and brown-pink granite, with the south and east façades enclosed in glass and 12 stories of office space on the north and west sides, which overlook the atrium. Human performance meets architectural performance.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The growing trend toward thin-framed casement windows in office towers, educational facilities, and hospitality projects reflects the industry’s embrace of minimalist design principles that maximize natural light while maintaining structural integrity.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. ThirtyOne Elm is a prime example of a severely dilapidated property that many walked away from due to its complexity and structural damage.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Sustainable construction can be defined as the design, construction, and operation of structures via principles and practices that reduce the loads on the natural environment while enhancing the value, comfort, and productivity of man-made creations. The construction industry is the key to achieving the advancements in modern society.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

For instance, the base asphalt mixes have entirely different functions in pavement structure than asphalt surface mixes. Various different kinds of asphalt concrete mixes are available to create unique structures. Unlike hot mix asphalt, warm mix asphalt uses lesser energy and is produced in 20°C into 40°C of temperatures.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Useful for all major structural components, including floors, interior walls, exterior walls, and roofs. Timber framing boasts a lower embodied carbon footprint than steel or concrete materials.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This includes using eco-friendly materials, improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, and integrating renewable energy sources. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates energy-efficient structures that benefit both developers and the environment. Learn more about as-built drawings here.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 25, 2023

These are very technically advanced vessels and getting the many systems that scientists use to fit within the available internal space has been challenging,” said Demian Bailey, OSU’s lead investigator and RCRV program manager. PAU uses geothermal heating and cooling for renewable energy to enhance sustainability.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing. Imagine driving by a skyscraper or massive hospital and knowing you played a role in making that structure a reality. So what do they do?

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CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2022

The structure of the bathrooms also depends on what other kinds of bathroom accessories and washroom accessories approve. So, they play a significant part in every bathroom area- both in how they make the space more valid and how they enlarge the regular happiness of the enjoyer; thus, the whole site must be structured. Bath Towel.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. A Primer on MasterFormat TM.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. 1995 Edition. Divisions.

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The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. Structural reinforcement will use bespoke stainless-steel components fabricated by HZS Stainless Steel , integrating seamlessly with original timber, masonry, and concrete to ensure the building’s long-term stability.

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