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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

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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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Essential Garage Improvements for DIY Vehicle Maintenance Proper Lighting and Electrical Setup Proper lighting transforms a dim garage into an efficient workspace for vehicle maintenance. Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

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. Measure the entire garage space including height, width, and depth using a tape measure.

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Do I need fire-rated down-lights?

UK Construction Blog

The purpose of this barrier is to prevent the spread of flames and heat into the ceiling void, giving occupants valuable time to evacuate the building and reducing the risk of extensive fire damage. Installing fire-rated downlights is one way to mitigate these risks and ensure the safety of your family and property.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring. Suppliers and manufacturers are required to provide SDS to their customer’s along with the chemicals. #9: You need to know about workplace the hazards that are present, how to recognize them and how to control your exposure.

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What Is Glass | Types of Glass Used in Construction | Qualities of Glass | Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass

CivilJungle

Glass is generally the oldest material and fancy material which is used in the building industry and for other purposes. Glass is generally installed to enhance the beauty of the structure and provides a premium look. Wired Glass. Laminated glass is the best material for build canopies because it can reduce harmful rays.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. We'll be able to create indented lists with a bit more control now and we can place just a leader (empty text). In a project it might look this if we create a unique subcategory for Building Edges and Roof Drains.