The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As a manufacturer of structural carbon-negative building materials, Plantd provides a seamless switch for homebuilders currently using Oriented Strand Board (OSB). With material shortages still affecting the market, builders are looking for ways to diversify their supply chain with a reliable and consistent product.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Your primary purpose guides decisions on layout, materials, and budget allocation.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Uneven floors or sticking doors could be a sign of trouble. Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Start with Urgent Repairs Structural Issues : Cracks in walls, sagging floors, or a leaky roof? Inspect the foundation.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Behind the Build Creating a sensory experience that is beautiful and ornate. Schimenti’s scope extended beyond typical construction, managing every interior detail, including custom lighting, audiovisual systems, furniture, artwork, and high-end finishes.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market. And the $1.2

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The post Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Professional installation follows a systematic process of thorough surface preparation and precise application techniques, with costs ranging from 20-150 per square metre depending on the chosen finish.

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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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The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Not so in a factory.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. You’re not alone. Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A true ‘set it and forget it’ thermostat and a new underlayment roll size are the latest ways LATICRETE is reaffirming its commitment to offering building products that drive value for everyone involved – contractors, installers, and homeowners,” said Dustin Prevete, LATICRETE group product manager.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. It can also void the flooring manufacturer’s warranty when guidelines for moisture and pH conditions are not followed.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Custom designs might take up to six months.

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire. The larger of the two screens measures approximately 4.2m

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A new study from Oregon State University (OSU) confirms that Freres Engineered Woods Mass Ply Panels (MPP) can now be used in a wider range of multi-family buildings, such as apartments, hotels and dormitories. Overall, point-supported slab systems are simpler and faster to install, helping developers save time and cut costs in construction.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, improved performance may be desired in a mechanical system intake plenum that will be exposed to rain and snow that infiltrates the louver, or at some other unique interior application. E648-17A– Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What limitations do you have (ex: a limited number of silos for storing cementitious materials)? What are your goals? (ex:

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. Plus, Wellborn’s commitment to sustainability ensures you’re choosing environmentally responsible materials.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A key priority for us was ensuring durability and low maintenance being on the coast exterior materials really take a battering. When the couple purchased the original three-bedroom property just after lockdown, the brick-render home included tired painted timber cladding, stonework typical of its era and a failing, flat roof side extension.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. CLSM – This additive produces engineered Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) that is highly flowable, volume stable and excavatable in the future. Air entrainment.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. It provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Overall choice of materials and shapes The choice of materials and their organic forms play a huge role in determining a bathroom’s aesthetics and performance. People want to lean more on natural materials and shapes to connect with nature, which modern dcors don’t provide. Heres a brief sneak peek at them.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

When AmplifyGR acquired the property, the main building on the site was a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB), which was left in place and modified to fit the current needs of the space, including the construction of an addition to the PEMB structure. The Amplify GR H.U.B. ‘07 07 will be completed soon, opening in the Summer of 2024.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

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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. With products that meet the rigorous requirements of LEED v4.1 meet the requirements of LEED v4.1 Recognized globally, LEED v4.1

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In the battle against urban pests, prevention through strategic material selection offers a powerful first line of defense. While many property owners focus on post-infestation treatments, the choice of building materials during construction can significantly reduce or even prevent cockroach problems before they begin.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Look at the following elements: Exterior Materials : What materials are used for the siding, roofing, and trim? Match Exterior Materials and Details One of the most important aspects of a seamless addition is matching the exterior materials and details. Roofing : Match the roofing material, color, and pitch.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

When compared to swinging or sliding doors, vertical-stacking sectional doors free up space on the floor and along the wall that can be used to maximize seating, add display space, or expand storage. The clear sections are available in various materials such as acrylic and tempered, insulated, frosted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass.

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Commercial Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2018

At Englewood Construction, we’re proud to say we’ve already been “on tour” with American Girl for the last 10 years, working with the popular retail brand to build, remodel and maintain American Girl Place stores across the country. Grand Entrances (And Tight Squeezes). Instead, we had to use regular entrances.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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