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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. Each service is crucial in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in building projects.
CCR Magazine
JULY 9, 2024
Maintaining the safety and security of a commercial building is crucial for protecting your assets, employees, and visitors. Here’s a detailed guide on some physical ways to keep your commercial building safe. Keycard and Fob Systems : These systems restrict access to authorized personnel only.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Joshua Crawford Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Energy As renewable energy sources continue to dramatically influence the electric grid, energy storage is playing a pivotal role in achieving grid resiliency. To maintain facility capacity, more energy storage needs to be installed through a process called augmentation.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.
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BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In this guide, we will delve into the critical aspects of choosing the right air conditioning unit, assessing your home’s layout for optimal cooling, understanding installation options, planning for electrical requirements, and navigating local regulations.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.
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UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Whether you’re a self-builder, an architect, or a homeowner, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of timber frame walls, insulation options, vapour control layers, and more. Ensure structural elements like wall ties are installed correctly with a reputable supplier for long term performance.
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.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. A good roof system has several important parts working together: Roof Covering This is the outer layer you can see from the ground. The covering sheds water and protects the layers underneath.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living. Environmental Impact Sustainable building materials and energy-efficient systems attract environmentally conscious buyers. Solar panel installation options and water conservation features demonstrate forward-thinking design.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Quality control guarantees that correct work is done in real-time. By limiting risks and executing timely, cost-effective projects, site managers help deliver the highest quality buildings and infrastructure that satisfy stakeholders while enriching the communities in which they stand. Site management also facilitates communication.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The “human factor” comes in second place. Movement creates heat.
iField Smart
JULY 29, 2024
Today, it serves as a comprehensive platform that encompasses the entire lifecycle of project documentation, from creation and distribution to revision control, collaboration, and archiving. Version control ensures that everyone is working with the latest revisions, preventing costly errors and rework.
PN - Project Management
MARCH 26, 2024
." Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets!
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
A new year has arrived, and along with it, new challenges in maintaining fire safety. With rapid technological advancements and evolving building designs, understanding fire risk assessments and their importance has never been more crucial. So, what is a fire risk assessment, and why is it essential in 2023?
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 26, 2024
Extreme heat can raise obstacles in building new structures. Building professionals must juggle their goals while managing their power consumption amid calls to improve efficiency. Preventing the loss of hot or cool air is imperative to ensure maximum thermal comfort in buildings. Last year, the U.S.
CivilJungle
JUNE 1, 2022
Retrofitting is the modern technique or methodology used to increase the structure’s reliability. Retrofitting is helped to develop safety, durability, and applicability of structure. It furthermore counts new characteristics or technology to the ancient structure. Methods of Retrofitting Building.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In this blog, we’ll explore how creating a maintenance schedule can save you time and money, while ensuring your commercial build out stays in top shape. The Foundation of a Maintenance Schedule Before you can reap the rewards of a well-structured maintenance schedule, it’s crucial to understand its core components.
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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. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!
CCR Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Myle Meta V5 Pods decrease the chance of accidents and injuries by providing a safe work environment with well-placed emergency exits, state-of-the-art fire suppression systems, sensitive smoke detectors, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance. Designed to withstand the harsh environment of a building site, these pods are built to last.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Safeguard building. Part II is no exception. Featured projects. Incheon International Airport. Tuscany's Apuano Hospital. Las Vegas Airport. read more. .
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
These structures offer portability and versatility at a fraction of the cost of a traditional office. This is why there’s no doubt that 40ft container sales are on the rise as more businesses discover the perks of these versatile structures. You’ll also want to plan for electrical installations and internet connectivity.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Consider maintenance issues in the building design phase. Verify that the HVAC systems are sited properly.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations. All of this leads to a more controlled and safer jobsite. For example, prefabricated plenums are proof of how off-site manufacturing drives major improvements in safety.
Buildern
MARCH 6, 2023
However, the non-residential and commercial property sectors have also been buoyant, with a surge in demand for office spaces and commercial buildings in recent years. Due to regular updates, the BCA reflects changes in building technology and safety standards.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 3, 2020
Will we face a shortage of fly ash as regions shift away from coal-fired power plants? For example, control flow concrete is ideal for most slab on grade and formed concrete applications, while self-consolidating concrete is advantageous for use in highly reinforced and very difficult to cast applications … more. The reason?
Construction Specifier
JUNE 1, 2021
Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 7, 2021
It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. For slope protection with wire mesh and in some confined areas wherever prosaic concreting canno t be done. It is strengthened by conventional steel rods, steel mesh or fibres. Shotcrete & Concrete.
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Tool Group A.
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The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. Types of Roof Tiles | Tile Roof Replacement | Tile Installation Cost | Roofing Tile Price | Ceramic Tile Price Per Square Foot | Tile Installation Factors. What Is Skirting? Types of Skirting.
CivilJungle
APRIL 5, 2021
Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Its humidity and freezing floor are losing control and will be curious for another result, such as mastic asphalt flooring. Mastic asphalt flooring will create an associated fluid barrage of specific class asphalt with pure sand in a certain amount flowing on the building surface in a warm shape with sufficient stability to go down quickly.
Building Radar
JANUARY 14, 2020
Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11.
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