UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

The structure fulfils high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, protection against the environmental influences and noise, durability, low maintenance, moisture regulation and sustainability. The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, as a key part of what provides the integrity of the structure, that steel must be protected to ensure it retains its strength in the event of a catastrophic fire. 1 However, the AISC guidelines make only minimal reference to IFRM coatings in the AESS category system, generally referring to these coatings as “smooth.”

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Interior FRTW is used in weather-protected applications ( i.e. where the FRTW is not permanently exposed to the elements).

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems.

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OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak building manuals represent a vital tool in the successful delivery and maintenance of such complex Data Centre projects. Understanding OmTrak Before delving into the intricacies of building manuals for Data Centre projects, it’s important to understand what OmTrak is.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. The project required a large fire resistant screen complete with fire doors to compartmentalise two areas of the building.

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 16, 2023

DC Fire Protection Ltd., based at Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, works right across the country covering multiple sectors of the construction industry, installing active as well as passive fire protection systems. DC Fire Protection Ltd.,

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Safti First

DECEMBER 16, 2024

One such material fire rated glass is increasingly setting benchmarks in design and performance across airports, train stations, bus terminals, and ferry terminals. Below, we explore why fire rated glass is becoming a cornerstone in transportation architecture and how SAFTI FIRST is leading the charge. Photo credit: SAFTI FIRST.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced.

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Specification Product Update

APRIL 19, 2024

Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS ® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq.

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Specification Product Update

JANUARY 16, 2024

Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS ® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2022

The main benefit of mass timber is that it significantly reduces the embodied carbon of new buildings, up to 50% compared to a similar building of concrete or steel. Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Information of Building Dimensions. Buildings serve as universal carriers of art, culture, history, economics, and equity while also providing us with basic human necessities such as shelter, security, privacy, storage , and labour. The building standards in residential buildings are decided by this procedure.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Protecting roadside workers has been, and is very much today, a topical subject, with many near-misses and too many fatalities still occurring. These are just some of the reasons why road barriers – temporary or permanent – are a standard requirement for most roadside, commercial and residential projects.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

There are several types of contractor licenses available in Nevada, each crucial to ensuring that contractors meet state standards for safety and competency. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

There are various types of contractor licenses available in Nevada, each crucial for ensuring that contractors meet the state’s standards for safety and competency. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In some cases, it can be used to protect car parks as well as water tanks. Depending on the region, general contractors may face additional permitting, pay extra for onsite fire marshals and/or face obstacles with securing liability insurance when using hot applied waterproofing. Vegetative roofing systems. 2012 and AS 4654.2-2012.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Today, there are numerous other reasons for choosing wood, such as aesthetic preferences and a desire to reduce a building project’s environmental impact.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

These regulations ensure that contractors are qualified, financially responsible, and in compliance with state laws, which ultimately protect consumers and uphold the integrity of the construction industry. Pre-approval is required before scheduling these exams. A copy of the Qualifying Party’s certificate or test scores.

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CK Power

APRIL 17, 2018

National Fire Protection Association standard 110 —the standard for emergency and standby power systems— outlines requirements for the installation and performance of backup power systems in emergency and legally required applications, where an outage would pose a life safety risk.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Yet, many businesses and property owners underestimate the importance of measured building surveys , often skipping them to cut costs or speed up the project timeline. Below, we explore six major problems that can arise when you skip a measured survey for your office building.

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CK Power

APRIL 17, 2018

Split up into eight chapters and three annexes, the 2016 edition of NFPA 110 is intended to codify the performance —in installation, maintenance, operation and testing— of emergency and standby power systems. In this overview, we’ll address what NFPA 110 is, and how emergency power systems are classified throughout the standard.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s construction news , we will look into the idigitalhub that has formed a partnership with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in the construction fire safety legislation in the UK. Strategy: Improve fire safety documentation with OpenSpace. Field Notes highlighted issues and oversights for build teams to address.

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Commercial Construction Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead of demolishing old buildings, many commercial remodels focus on the adaptive reuse of historic or outdated structures. Buildings that were once industrial warehouses or outdated malls are being repurposed into modern offices, retail spaces, or mixed-use developments, reflecting a sustainable approach to urban development.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Since most new builds and major renovations lack permanent power connections, this system ensures workers can access electricity throughout the project. Cabling & Grounding Systems Critical for preventing electrical hazards and ensuring stable power delivery.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Whether you’re planning a home renovation or overseeing a commercial build, this financial management tool helps ensure your project stays within budget while achieving its goals efficiently. These templates contain specific line items and cost categories tailored to different construction scenarios.

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Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

OR… consider alternatives and options to current the current specifications to protect the timeline of the project without sacrificing quality, performance, or brand standards. Managing Labor Shortages : Quality subcontractors perform at a higher standard. To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

The digital twin is like having both a map and a guidebook for a trip through the building services,” says Curtis Boivin, AIA, Technical Planner of Facilities Management at Philips Exeter Academy. In my conversation with Curtis, three themes emerged on the benefits of using a digital twin for facilities management: 1.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) Version 3 Planning and Project Committees will begin planning the new standard during these face-to-face meetings. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is based on the simple concept that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they’re exposed to when working. They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring. 7: HEAD PROTECTION.

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