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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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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. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.

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Proactive Water Management: Best Practices for Buildings of the Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.

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Construction Budget Templates: A Complete Guide to Project Cost Planning [2025]

UK Construction Blog

You’ll find this essential tool breaks down your project into manageable components, from materials and labour to subcontractor fees. Whether you’re planning a home renovation or overseeing a commercial build, this financial management tool helps ensure your project stays within budget while achieving its goals efficiently.

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Vertical visions: Selecting and specifying curtain wall systems

Construction Specifier

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble. cfm/ft 2 ) at 300 Pa (6.24

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The Complete Guide to Construction Site Accidents

Buildern

In the construction industry, every successful building tells a story of hard work. Despite the countless safety measures, this number continues to be the same. Improperly installed scaffolding can easily collapse, leading to severe falls. In 2021 alone, nearly 20% of workplace deaths were in the construction industry.

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All About Retrofitting | What Is Retrofitting | Why Need Retrofitting | Advantages And Disadvantages of Retrofitting of Building

CivilJungle

Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Time management. Clearance issues.