UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Importance of Using the Correct Materials and Parts for a Construction Job appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Increased Strength: Offers reinforced support, reducing stress on brickwork and masonry. A successful construction project depends on the quality and suitability of the materials and components used.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

In the case of buildings in large cities, keeping their exterior facade clean results in longer lasting masonry, fewer corroded areas, and more effective water drainage. The post How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

Historic Preservation 66

Historic Preservation Green Building Building Materials Maintenance 66

Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 14, 2008

We finished 3 days of training in Orange County for PBC Companies, commercial concrete and masonry contractors. Two of PBC’s senior estimators are working on building out two separate databases for their concrete and masonry work. Welcome to the 21st Century – I love my job!

Roofing Systems 40

Roofing Systems Building Codes Estimating Schedule Management 40

Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

The Qingxiao Residence uses green tiles, rammed earth, masonry blocks, bamboo, old stone slabs, old rubble, and terrazzo recycled from demolished villages. The walls are made of rocks collected on site and built by local Tibetan masonry builders. Local rocks are the primary material in the Yaluntzangpu River Terminal project.

Building Materials 86

Building Materials Green Building Masonry Site Planning 86

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Some examples of nail varieties include common nails, box nails, sinker nails, and masonry nails. . Some examples of screws include wood, masonry, deck, and drywall. The post A Compact Guide To Construction Fasteners appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2014

One of the latest sources that we would like to share, Be the Pro, combines the benefits of a blog with the answers of a forum. Concrete/Masonry. This great community was created with one goal in mind: to help you improve your business. Read on to learn more. What is Be the Pro? Woodworking/Carpentry. Electrical. Rewards List.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recycle as much waste as possible, such as plastics, paper, masonry, and plywood. You can send paper and plastics to a recycling plant and reuse masonry in your project. The post A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Doing so will make our constructions eco-friendly.

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Energy Efficiency Prefabrication Building Materials Change Management 96

Natural Building

JULY 18, 2021

A fireplace in the living room has a custom stone surround as does a Tulikivi masonry heater in the kitchen’s dining space. The post Frugal Mom Builds Family Home with Recycled Materials appeared first on Natural Building Blog. In the winter, when the sun is lower, natural light slides into the living room, warming it.

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Building Materials Building Design Landscaping Masonry 98

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

This house has three heat sources: passive solar, a masonry stove, and an annualized geo solar system. The post A Tour of Eagleyew House On Vancouver Island appeared first on Natural Building Blog. The light clay walls are made with a mixture of clay and straw, and the timber frame structure is built using wood from the property.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 24, 2021

The construction industry uses a variety of materials, including concrete, wood, masonry, and steel. Construction using masonry consists of individual units bound together with mortar. For masonry structures, it’s standard to use concrete blocks reinforced with steel. 2) Building Materials. 3) Construction Workforce.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Masons Build structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or other masonry materials. The post Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

BDC Network

OCTOBER 28, 2024

John Quaine MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Apartments Designers Architects Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. The main criticism of the “five-over-one” is that they are often too predictable. in recent years.

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Building Codes Building Materials Steel Fabrication Building Design 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Aside from these applications, fabric structures make for great workshop spaces for masonry, carpentry, manufacturing, or agriculture. The post 11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2017

As a result, any frozen masonry units must be melted and dried before use, but drying in cold weather may mean this is a wasted effort. To reduce heat’s impact, keep masonry units away from direct sunlight; rather, keep them in shaded places. appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

Site Planning 77

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Natural Building

APRIL 24, 2020

It is water soluble when it dries making it unsuitable for wet conditions, unless sealed with linseed oil or another masonry sealer OR if an additive was included instead of the wheat paste, such as Casein glue, acrylic, or soy resin. The post How to Make Clay Paint appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

World of Concrete World of Concrete is the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. For ongoing updates and insights, explore the Building Radar Construction Blog. Learn more about BAU Munich here. Discover more at the World of Concrete website.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

The post How To Choose The Right Cement For Your Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This blog will outline some differences between cement, mortar and concrete, the different types of cement, and some additives and dyes that can enhance their performance and aesthetic.

Masonry 59

Masonry Quality Control Building Materials Painting/finishing 59

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

The post A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Power Tool for Your DIY Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. However, brands like Bosch and Milwaukee also provide excellent options tailored to specific needs, from woodworking to masonry.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2023

Some of the most common types of waste produced by the construction industry include: Concrete and masonry waste Timber and wood waste Metal waste Plastic waste Cardboard and paper waste Hazardous waste, such as asbestos and contaminated soil What Does It Mean For The Environment?

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Government Works Building Materials Site Planning Green Building 98

Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

Fiber cement siding has gained more popularity today as it mimics other siding materials, including stucco, masonry, shingles, and wood. The post Residential Siding: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Material and Color appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Here are the common siding material options: . Wood siding.

Roofing Systems 94

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Experts can also restore centuries-old craftsmanship such as rough plaster, hand-carved woodwork, and masonry techniques that have fallen out of modern construction.

Historic Preservation 64

Historic Preservation Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems HVAC Systems 64

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Reinforcing masonry structures. Today, this type of reinforced masonry construction is still used in different parts of the world. appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Deformed reo bars , on the other hand, can be bent, cut and threaded as needed. Next, the reo bars are installed and secured using grout.

Masonry 51

Masonry Building Materials Property Management Building Design 51

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Affordable Housing Designers Architects Legislation Adaptive Reuse What’s next with affordable housing? Our Willkommen project brings ornamental masonry details into the 21st century with the help of Parametric Design and Augmented Reality.

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Building Resilience Real Estate Development Building Performance Measurement Building Design 105

Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

Siding Many types of wood and masonry siding products require extensive maintenance for water resistance. Wood siding must be painted or stained every other year, while masonry should be regularly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Waterproofing Systems 52

Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

World of Concrete World of Concrete is the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. For ongoing updates and insights, explore the Building Radar Construction Blog. Learn more about BAU Munich here. Discover more at the World of Concrete website.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Green Building Building Materials 52

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Foundation systems evaluated include earthbag, stone, rammed earth tires, screw and wooden piers, poured concrete, concrete masonry units, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, certain insulated concrete forms, and rubble trenches. This original blog from which this comes is [link]'

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Flooring Systems 63

Natural Building

OCTOBER 4, 2021

acre site, Woodsmoke is naturally warm due to a passive solar sunspace and a heat retaining masonry ‘trombe’ wall at its front core and cone. The post An Irish House in the Woods appeared first on Natural Building Blog. a spiral staircase to the uppermost rooms at tree canopy level. Partially heated by wood from the 2.25

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2020

They had investigated a number of construction methods…straw bale, cordwood masonry, rammed earth, Earthship, log, etc. The primary interior heat source is a custom built masonry heater, centrally placed. The post Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Building Materials Masonry 52

Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Compare that to building a traditional masonry wall, which requires delivering materials, setting up scaffolding, mixing mortar and building the wall one piece at a time. Basically, all you need is a crane operator to lift the sections off the truck they were delivered on, and several workers to guide and set the sections in place.

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Modular Construction Prefabrication Millwork Building Materials Manufacturing 109

Natural Building

OCTOBER 23, 2005

I responded that I thought that earthbag building would indeed be superior to conventional (un-reinforced masonry) building, and that I would put together a description of how to go about building a small dome that could serve for emergency (or more permanent) housing. This original blog from which this comes is [link]

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Natural Building

JUNE 18, 2020

They have explored many earthen techniques like cob, earthbag, adobe, rammed earth and stone masonry. For the foundation, we dug the ground six feet until we arrived at a hard surface, following which we employed trained labor to do stone masonry work. Three years ago they established Earth Building in order to promote these things.

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Masonry Building Materials Building Design Architecture 52

Natural Building

MAY 4, 2020

” I would just add to their comments that I am familiar with the use of sawdust mixed with some dry powered hydrated lime as a central insulation layer between the mortar joints of cordwood masonry walls. The post Using Bags of Sawdust for Insulation appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

The city council has specifically explored the need to upgrade unreinforced masonry buildings , which are likely to sustain significant damage during an earthquake. To stay in the loop about seismic retrofitting and other construction industry topics, subscribe to our weekly blog recap at the top right side of this page.

Building Code Compliance 72

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The post What are the best power tools every tradesman should have appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It has blades for cutting through masonry, stripping discs for removing paint, grinding wheels for prepping surfaces, and cutting discs for slicing through metal. A tradesman has one of the most important jobs there is.

Electrical Wiring Installation 64

Electrical Wiring Installation Building Materials Construction Equipment Masonry 64

Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2020

Steve Kornher worked with adobe and rammed earth as well as various types of concrete masonry construction. All roofs are masonry vaults with shell motifs. The post Lightweight Concrete Sculptural Building appeared first on Natural Building Blog. If you love fine, fun or funky buildings, you will enjoy this book.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems Wall Systems Masonry 52

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 25, 2016

Masonry Powerwash using the unit “hr” (hours). Masonry Block Install using the unit “ch” (crew hours).

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Complete Guide to Cement Rendering: Tips from Building Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Painting If desired, paint the rendered surface using a high-quality, breathable masonry paint after the surface has cured completely.

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