UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The post Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building projects require materials that last. Slate provides natural slip resistance for flooring applications. Structural steel forms building frameworks, supporting massive loads with minimal material volume.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Schönox HPS North America is proud to announce its continued commitment to sustainability with its extensive range of LEED-contributing products, setting a new standard in eco-friendly building materials. CHPS criteria are used by teams seeking CHPS-Designed or CHPS-Verified recognition for new construction and major modernization projects.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Experience our admixture solutions alongside our soil conditioning, waterproofing, leak sealing, and engineered slab systems, all in one exhibit.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

Specifying below grade waterproofing. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Be sure that your waterproofing membrane bonds adhesively to the structure. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 05/14/2018 - 12:08.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By Daniel Gibbons and Matthew Worster Designers of exterior facades commonly locate door operators in buildings on door heads in entrances that are not all glass. When budgets and surrounding floor systems allow, designers are increasingly favoring in-floor door operators.

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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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 7, 2018

Texas is one of the leading states in educational building construction. Their buildings are fairly similar and usually coexist in the same areas. They found that the rise of cube culture and open floor plans that could fit more workers in the same area decreased demand on new office development. Liquid waterproofing.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products provides the hotel’s concrete foundation structures with enhanced durability to resist concrete deterioration from the marine environment. “Once the Penetron System is applied, protection lasts for the service life of the concrete!”

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Safeguard building. Its two runways allow takeoff and approach over the sea, and the terminal facilities are designed to handle 27 million passengers annually. Tuscany’s Apuano Hospital chooses PREPRUFE® waterproofing. Las Vegas Airport adopts GCP waterproofing solutions. Part II is no exception. Featured projects.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2022

It is widely used in bathrooms, kitchens , and floors as it is mould-free, stain-free, hygienic, waterproof, and anti-slip material. After drying, micro concrete is waterproof where regular concrete is not. Hence designers like micro concrete so much that waiting for several days is not needed. Micro Topping Flooring.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Given the limited availability of usable areas in busy cities, parking structures efficiently provide stalls for vehicles in airports, train stations, bus stations, commercial buildings, hospitals, and malls. Parking decks are costly to build, repair, and replace. The components of a typical parking deck system.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Renovating a basement bathroom involves a series of well-defined steps that ensure both functionality and compliance with local building codes. Following this, the design phase involves selecting layouts and materials that optimize space and reflect the home’s style.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Concept designs can be simply a series of sketches, ideas and explorations. it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Sizes are determined by a consistent paper size system, according to local usage. Perspective.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 17, 2024

The post The Architect’s Guide to Designing Stunning and Safe Balconies appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Balconies are an essential element of modern architecture, they offer a blend of outdoor and indoor living that transforms the appeal of any building. First, it is essential to balance form and function.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The stylish addition of an external bathroom also gives assurance that no one has muddy feet soiling the immaculate floors of the swanky house from where they’re coming. Key Elements of a Poolside Bathroom Retreat: Designing an ultimate poolside bathroom retreat requires careful thought about the flow to make it functional and pleasing.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By Mike Fischer One of the first questions to be asked when designing a basement foundation is “what is the desired functionality of the basement?” On one end of the spectrum, a basement may provide comfortable, fully habitable spaces comparable to the above-grade portions of the building (Figure 1).

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Mastic Asphalt Flooring. Its humidity and freezing floor are losing control and will be curious for another result, such as mastic asphalt flooring. Earlier, it would be best if you had dared to select mastic asphalt flooring because it’s one sheet , fudging the result of all your flooring puzzles.

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Specification Product Update

JULY 26, 2024

In-line with its commitment to sustainable construction, Mapei now has EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification for over 500 products throughout its range – spanning adhesives, admixtures, coatings, floor preparation products, grouts and surface care products.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. By Albert Aronov, AIA. What is Overcladding?

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 7, 2018

Texas is one of the leading states in educational building construction. Their buildings are fairly similar and usually coexist in the same areas. They found that the rise of cube culture and open floor plans that could fit more workers in the same area decreased demand on new office development. Liquid waterproofing.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Elevated Foundations An effective way to protect buildings from floods is by elevating the foundation above the flood level. This involves raising the lowest floor structure by at least one foot above the BFE. Moreover, any home with an above-code design could save $4 for every $1. It’s also known as Base Flood Elevation (BFE).

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 13, 2022

The easy description of the top-down construction method will help the storeroom surface of the house will install in a system which, after realization of the cellar, will be set up from upper to lower surface by surface. But it is not possible for the massive design with little building time and other area obstructions.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

This guide explores the critical considerations for successfully finishing a basement and incorporating a bathroom into your design. Hire a qualified inspector to evaluate existing moisture conditions, identify potential water entry points, and recommend appropriate waterproofing solutions.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions. This approach results in a waterproof, breathable, and attractive facade.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Day Lighting Schools.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In building construction, the first stage is earth excavation , which is then followed by dewatering the trenches, laying of brick flat sloping and PCC layer, placing of reinforcement caging for the construction of footings, and finally the Concreting of foundations. Adhesive resins such as bitumen, tar, natural gum, wax etc.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Just a few essentials are enough to do the job like a safety harness or fall arrest system can save you from the hazards of falling, a good non-slip water-resistant and EH rated boot will serve the purpose of preventing slipping or tripping and electrical hazards and a good gripped rubber gloves will help you in handling wet concrete and chemicals.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

So, it is very important that the water leakage should be detected as early as possible and treated well so that it will not further affect the building. The water leakage problems are due to various issues such as defective plumbing systems. That’s why the orientation of the building plays an important role.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. How long does an ICF building last?

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

16 Types of Building Components. Components of Building are as follows. Substructure: The substructure is the part of the building that is underneath the ground, while the superstructure is everything that is above ground. Generally, the plinth is built slightly well above the ground floor sometime after the foundation.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

Cast in place concrete is a construction technology where building components like walls, slabs are cast at the site by Formwork. Cast in place concrete wall is an exposed civil, structural system. Openings are provided in this system by generally filling with masonry, windows, or other cladding materials.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2020

A skeleton frame is a framed structure often used for the construction of multi-storey buildings. It incorporates a network, or system, of columns and connecting beams which support the building’s interior floors and exterior walls and carries all loads to the foundations. What Is Building Skeleton?

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

exemplifies how exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) can be used to achieve high-performance building enclosures. This case study explores how EIFS was instrumental in meeting these rigorous performance requirements while addressing the unique design and construction challenges for affordable housing.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 28, 2024

This single drive system has a low noise output that is down 8.7dB at the driver’s seat, when compared to the previous machine. Energy efficiency is also at the centre of the design of these heavier models, with the drive assemblies saving 8.2% This system also makes it easier to pull away on a ramp.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. Movable Floor Skirting. Pencil skirting is very common and highly preferable for residential and commercial buildings. Wooden skirting is perfectly appropriate for granite, marble and floor tile flooring.

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