HardHatChat

AUGUST 11, 2010

It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. Meanwhile, tenants are asking for more concessions, such as co-tenancy clauses and included commercial construction work like full store fronts, bathrooms and full HVAC systems.

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Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2017

As a result, most waste haulers have implemented systems to help contractors comply with that requirement – and made recycling on job sites standard operating procedure. This is due to standards set by municipalities, which now require contractors to recycle debris. Repurpose and Reuse.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It’s an unassuming hero, quietly tucked between the walls and ceilings, that works tirelessly to curtail energy consumption. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post 5 Genius Building Techniques to Reduce Home Maintenance Costs for Life appeared first on UK Construction Blog. High-Efficiency HVAC Systems Invest in a high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Install access panels for plumbing and electrical systems.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

This lowers energy consumption, as the HVAC system does not have to work as hard to create a comfortable interior for occupants. Likewise, look into roof cover board and other forms of ceiling insulation to prevent heat loss through the top of the building. Insulation becomes extra important during extreme temperatures.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 10, 2024

The post Wall Mounted Welding Fume Extractor – Breathe Easy, Weld Smart appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The ducting channels air into the extractor’s filter collection system, which traps smoke and particles to purify the exhausted air. Flexible mounting system allows for adjustable height placement.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post Why Cable Tie Mounts Are Essential for Construction Site Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Cable tie mounts secure cable ties to walls, panels, ceilings, beams, and similar surfaces. Versatility Across Applications Cable tie mounts work on walls, ceilings, beams, or any surface where cable control is required.

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Revit OpEd

JUNE 13, 2012

Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. The essence of my response via email: HVAC Zones are meant to combine spaces into larger more coherent collections for engineering purposes. Blog Listing - Revit Focus. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc.

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Commercial Construction Blog

JULY 16, 2019

With the former meatpacking facility, we’re making significant modifications to the building’s floor plates, such as increasing the existing 11-foot ceiling clearances – which were appropriate for the building’s original use, but are too low for the expectations of today’s commercial space tenants.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Blog Listing - Revit Focus. Revit OpEd.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Your Roof is More Important than You Think appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Left unchecked, these can lead to: Higher Energy Bills Poor insulation and ventilation forcing your HVAC system to work harder. The post Own a Business? Running a business is no small feat. And lets not forget the resale value.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The post Modern Office Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. While not structural on their own, hempcrete blocks support framework systems. Suspended Ceilings Suspended ceilings have become popular in office design for various reasons. Their versatility supports dynamic workplace trends.

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BDC Network

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Scott Campagna, PE MFPRO+ Blog Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Standards Adaptive Reuse Insulation Reconstruction & Renovation Talk of office-to-residential conversions are everywhere these days. It needs to be remedied at the ceiling and above the floor level. But there’s no specific code to follow.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Have everything under control with a flexible hierarchical folder system that can be accessed from any device. Without further ado, here are some core terms associated with this phase.

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iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

These drawings, which are made once construction is over, provide precise measurements, placements, and descriptions of every element of the building, including the floors, ceilings, walls, doors, and windows. Mechanical as-built drawings might be compared to a building’s internal systems layout.

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iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

These drawings, which are made once construction is over, provide precise measurements, placements, and descriptions of every element of the building, including the floors, ceilings, walls, doors, and windows. Mechanical as-built drawings might be compared to a building’s internal systems layout.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog. “At

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