Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

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. It may or may not have topping for the floor/roof. Section CAZ: Controlled Access Zone. Section A: Active construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Structural Work The extension’s framework takes shape through: Foundation construction Framing and structural support installation Roof installation External wall construction Window and door installation Regular inspections by your building certifier occur at critical stages to ensure compliance with approved plans and building codes.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This ranges from creating open-plan living areas by removing walls to converting underutilised spaces like lofts into functional rooms. Open-Plan Reconfigurations : Creating open-plan living areas by removing internal walls costs approximately 2,000-4,000, not including any additional kitchen or flooring updates.

Budgeting

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Producing a great deal of project benefits, pre-planned construction zone lighting layouts provide a proposed custom-tailored lighting plan for indoor and outdoor job sites with accurate fixture counts and product recommendations. This not only leads to reduced labor and material costs but also faster project completion.

HVAC System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Panelised Homes: Walls and roofs are pre-fabricated in panels, speeding up onsite construction. Adapting to Site and Lifestyle Kit homes can be tailored to fit small or unusual blocks of land, comply with local council regulations, and adapt to different climate zones across Australia.

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

These directions are typically implemented to protect the character and amenity of designated areas such as conservation zones or to manage property concentrations like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). These directions typically apply to specific areas such as conservation zones or neighbourhoods with high concentrations of HMOs.

Building Permits

UK Construction Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Suitable accommodation goes far beyond a roof and four walls. From keyless entry systems to smart thermostats that optimize energy use, technology can enhance both comfort and efficiency. What Makes Contractor Accommodation Suitable? Smart technology is another game-changer.

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2025

Well-designed skylights can take maximum advantage of solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) in winter to reduce energy consumption, as well as reduce lighting heat load on cooling systems in summer. However, the very nature of a skylight—being a penetration through the roof—introduces a potential vulnerability: water leakage.

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

AUGUST 5, 2025

Designed at Dingli’s German R&D centre, the two models incorporate Dingli’s patented in-situ axle expansion system, which enables widening of the machine’s base while in motion. These systems prevent diesel engine runaway and reduce the risk of ignition. According to Dingli, this helps reduce time spent repositioning and deploying.

Lifts

Natural Building

JULY 24, 2025

The building is arranged almost like a medieval hall, with a communal dining area at its heart, a family relaxation zone on one side and a sleeping area and bathhouse on the other; each of the five inhabitants has their own bedroom and bathroom. There is more greenery inside, in the form of a hydroponic wall beside the kitchen.

Wall Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Over the last few years, ventilation systems have become simpler and more effective. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time. Whole-house ventilation systems equipped with heat recovery capabilities operate on a straightforward process.

Renewable Energy Systems

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. A custom glazing system features structural dampers, continuous 28-ft glass panels and extruded bronze mullions. The roof is the top flange. Well, this concrete building is exactly that.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

This model was instrumental in evaluating numerous design elements and options, including: window sizes and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and thermal rating (U-factor) for each window unit; roof types; wall thicknesses; insulation thermal (R-) values; and the impact of various exterior colors on the home’s overall thermal performance.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. If you can pour a driveway, you can pour one of these wall panels,” Long says.

Concrete Pouring

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier. 15 asphalt felt.

Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

HVAC System Installation

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure.

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 2, 2020

From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Make sure to examine these three critical areas: Roofing. One of the biggest challenges in roofing is keeping water from leaking through. By its nature, water runs down a roof. Roofs are a source of everlasting concern. Phillip.fry@gc….

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. Metal roof panels.

Structural Systems

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2021

While past pandemics led to design advancements in city planning and urban improvements, infectious diseases transmitted through aerosols can also be impacted by appropriately designed and installed mechanical and enclosure systems. Figure 1: Potential air paths through roof assembly. Images © Ryan Asava, AIA, NCARB.

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The project was able to utilize the State of California Affordable Housing Density Bonus incentives—with a 35 percent density increase over the baseline zoning. Impermeable areas, such as the roof and second-floor deck, direct water to on-site infiltration planters, cleaning it in the process. mm (16 in.), and panelized construction.

Energy Efficiency

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Boston , New York , and San Francisco , are considering ways to improve the financial incentives, change zoning policies and expedite plan reviews, but developers should get a full-service team assembled to take a hard look at a conversion before they get started. If the units aren’t aligned with the structure the job will be more complex.

Engineering

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It includes an owner’s bedroom on the opposite end of the rear elevation that fully embraces the valley, and walls of glass at the home’s entry and along the back of the house that showcase a through-view to the lights of Las Vegas and the mountain range beyond. Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev.

Ceiling Systems

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. This project is proof that standard systems strategically designed for optimal outcomes can lead to remarkable results,” adds Matt Bartels , CannonDesign’s Principal in Charge and Project Manager for the project.

Renewable Energy Systems

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 2, 2020

From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Make sure to examine these three critical areas: Roofing. One of the biggest challenges in roofing is keeping water from leaking through. By its nature, water runs down a roof. Roofs are a source of everlasting concern. Phillip.fry@gc….

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

Wall Systems

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This standard, which was cited 7,250 times in 2012, states all employees working on surfaces 6-feet above lower level with unprotected sides must be protected from falls by through the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Takeaways Damp and rot prevention requires a multi-layered approach, incorporating proper drainage, ventilation systems, and moisture barriers during construction phases. Chemical and Physical Barriers Chemical damp proofing creates water-repellent barriers through silicone-based compounds injected into masonry walls.

Wall Systems

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

Wall Systems

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The structural concept of (W)rapper, built in a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles and Culver City, originated in 1998 and was initially showcased by the project’s architect, Eric Owen Moss Architects (EOMA) in an exhibition at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. High-performance mechanical systems.

Flooring Systems