Construction Specifier

MAY 13, 2025

The inside of the building features a tall, multistoryatriumwith curvy lines, aspiral staircase,and a large skylight. Sheltering the courtyard is a canopy structure with a large oculus, enabling daylight to penetrate below. Atop the canopy is a green roof and a donut-shaped terrace.

Roofing Systems 66

Roofing Systems Site Planning Staircases Green Building 66

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Architects and engineers are incorporating wider staircases, multiple exit routes, and strategically placed fire exits to ensure that occupants can evacuate quickly and safely during emergencies. The combination of detection, suppression, and automation ensures a more robust and efficient response to fire incidents.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

Planter-Integrated Structural Elements Modern buildings now incorporate planters into balconies, staircases, and facades , ensuring that greenery is an integral part of the structure rather than an afterthought.

Green Building 52

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2025

A vast marble staircase faces Ponce de Leon Avenue and gives access to the building to the south. The building contains two chambers, with the Senate on one side, the House of Representatives on the other, and an array of galleries, friezes, and mosaics in between.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2025

However, the building’s monumental staircase presented a challenge. Minimal framing to maximize daylight access and improve wayfinding Alan Magee Scaife Hall’s central staircase is filled with natural daylight, thanks to the exterior glass curtain wall and window systems that span its seven stories.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Key elements of the project included a sculptural staircase fabricated in Chicago, GFRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum) paneling from Toronto, and imported stone and tile from Italy and France. Millwork sourced from Italy, New York, and New Jersey helped unify the space across both floors.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

Construction News

MARCH 26, 2025

Housebuilder Vistry has blamed second staircase regulations and extended liability for building safety for an increase in its fire safety remediation provisions. The housebuilder said it received 41 new claims from building owners over the course of 2024, which prompted a 117.1m increase in provisions.…

Safety Regulations 52

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Construction Daily News

JULY 8, 2025

The Steel House’s terrazzo floors demonstrate how material choices support overall architectural themes and create Instagram-worthy spaces that generate organic marketing.

Architecture 52

Architecture Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development 52

Specification Product Update

JANUARY 28, 2025

Safety & Design for Staircases and Corridor Safety is always a priority in hospitality spaces, particularly in high-traffic areas like staircases and corridors. Available in a wide range of designs, Creation 55 Zen allows for the creation of tranquil, yet visually appealing spaces that enhance the overall guest experience.

Staircases 52

Staircases Property Management Facility Management Painting/finishing 52

Specification Product Update

APRIL 29, 2025

Internally, mild steel with a hot wax finish forms an imposing staircase which connects the ground and lower ground floor. This links the entrance to the EOTF with secure bike parking and storage. Meanwhile, a galvanised balustrade encloses the rooftop terrace.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Staircases Painting/finishing Engineering 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

A grand staircase is an organizing element in the building. Image Courtesy of: Ines Leong Construction was mid-block on the Upper East Side; fitting a new, 10-story building between Park and Lexington Avenues, 97th to 98th Street, itself a significant accomplishment.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Staircases Building Design Building Materials 52

Natural Building

MAY 22, 2025

Its glue-laminated structure and three-story staircase are built from timber sourced from trees felled on a nearby estate due to ash dieback – a type of fungus that kills the species. New Streat Hill House comprises multiple living spaces, several bedrooms and a basement with a yoga studio.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Landscaping Painting/finishing 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

In Sydney homes, welders are often called for: Steel-framed gates Balcony reinforcements Staircase railings Carport frames Custom outdoor furniture Pool fencing repairs And yes, fences. Residential Work: More Than Just Fences Think welding is just for big buildings and factories? Think again. Plenty of fences.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Safety Regulations Material Handling Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

In architecture and construction, for example, bespoke metal elements can add both practical and decorative value—providing customised cladding, staircases, balustrades, or signage that align with the project’s design vision.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Environmental Consulting 52

Workflow Management

JULY 18, 2025

Who knew staircases could be such works of art? Archinect Aims to bring together the thoughts, ideas and opinions of architects from all around the world and is “a top online destination for progressive design oriented students, architects, educators and fans”. It includes Alex’s own portfolio of images as well as a series of tutorials.

Architecture 98

Architecture Building Design Building Materials Staircases 98

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Whether you’re ordering glass for a bespoke staircase, a unique piece of furniture, or specialized glazing for a building project, custom glass offers a host of benefits: Perfect Fit : Custom glass is cut to exact dimensions, ensuring that it fits perfectly into your space or design.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Quality Control 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 30, 2025

Hand-carved beams, cast iron columns, granite staircases – all await a new role, for example, in the renovation of historic buildings. There are a number of valuable raw materials here that will find further use. Only rubble and other unnecessary materials will end up in landfill.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Material Handling Construction Equipment Building Optimization 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward. ”

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Cost consultant Arcadis has warned that the second staircase rule in the Capital will set back tall residential projects in procurement by up to 9 months. The firm also warns that the delay will be felt across the country once the Government introduces proposals for 11-storey and above block of flats across the country.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Second staircases will need to be installed on all new buildings taller than 18 metres. Consultations last year had an initial threshold of 30m for second staircases in new schemes which has already been adopted in London and subsequently led to the shelving of a series of planned new residential schemes.

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Staircases 246

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

The partners blamed soaring costs and the new second staircase rule for the decision to abandon the Perceval House project. He said that the second staircase changes were very difficult to incorporate into the existing designs and therefore significantly affected the financial viability of the scheme.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Residential removal services include furniture dismantling and reassembly, ensuring large items like wardrobes and bed frames fit through doorways and staircases. A trained assessor visits your home to evaluate furniture volume, identify items requiring special handling, and note access challenges like narrow staircases or low doorways.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2024

North American firm helps with stabilization effort on lighthouse staircase Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. A beam was tied to the anchors.

Staircases 130

Staircases Wall Systems Structural Systems Engineering 130

Civil Engineering Web

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this article, we share the details of effective span of staircase with different support conditions, described the IS 456 Recommendation for effective span of staircase and some terminology for staircase design. Read more

Staircases 98

Staircases 98

Construction News

JULY 24, 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove has doubled down on the government’s commitment to require second staircases in high-rise residential schemes – lowering the proposed threshold from 30 metres to 18 metres.

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Staircases 94

Construction News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Planning permission was granted in March 2022 by Waltham Forest Council for four buildings across three sites… The post Housebuilder proposes higher towers due to second-staircase rules appeared first on Construction News.

Staircases 98

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

The group has also been hit by project delays caused by the Mayor of London’s second staircase rule for residential buildings over 30 metres. “We are positioning ourselves to ensure we are both efficient and versatile to take advantage of future opportunities.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

The group has also been hit by project delays caused by the Mayor of London’s second staircase rule for residential buildings over 30 metres. Higgins made a pre-tax loss of £5.4m in the year to July 31 2022 after making a £4.75m provision for remediation work on completed housing schemes.

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Staircases 246

Construction News

APRIL 2, 2024

The government has published its official guidance encouraging the inclusion of second staircases in blocks of flats taller than 18 metres – plus advice on adding evacuation lifts.

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Staircases Lifts Government Works 72

CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2020

What Is Staircase? Staircase, series, or flight, of steps between two floors. Traditionally, the staircase is a term for stairs accompanied by walls, but contemporary usage includes the stairs alone. How to Calculate Number of Riser and Tread for a Staircase Steps? Requirement of Staircase Calculation.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Design Building Standards 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 22, 2024

During seismic events, staircases become incredibly critical structural components, allowing people to escape the building and for rescuers to enter. The failure of a staircase during an earthquake would be a worst-case-scenario event.

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Staircases 130

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

What Is Staircase? A staircase is a set of steps that lead from one floor to another. The room or enclosure of the building, in which the staircase is located, is known as a staircase. It is provided to allow the means of ascending and descending between the various floors of the building. The opening […].

Staircases 52

Staircases Surveying 52

Vin Civilworld

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A dog-legged staircase is the simplest, common, space-saving, and economical staircase type used in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. A dog-legged staircase consists of two flights running in opposite directions and parallel to each other.

Staircases 52

Staircases Painting/finishing Architecture Engineering 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. After the decommissioning, the circular staircase was showing advanced deterioration due to the salt air environment.

Staircases 52

Staircases Historic Preservation Structural Systems Masonry 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. After the decommissioning, the circular staircase was showing advanced deterioration due to the salt air environment.

Staircases 52

Staircases Historic Preservation Masonry Structural Systems 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2021

What Is Staircase? The Staircase is basically a structure that is used for the vertical movement of the occupants and helps to connect two floors with each other. The staircase consists of a set of the number of stairs that provides traveling from one floor to another floor. Location of Staircase.

Staircases 52

Staircases Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Building Design 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

As well as the impact of higher mortgage rates the introduction of second staircases within high-rise buildings is also causing concern as it impacts already on schemes in London.

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Staircases Project Management Building Design Engineering 321