UK Construction Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Traditional building methods can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. These panels come in prefabricated sections that can be swiftly assembled on-site. This durability ensures that your buildings remain structurally sound and visually appealing for many years, reducing the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community. We think this kind of innovation will continue, with intensified focus on cutting carbon emissions and improving buildings’ environmental footprints.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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Whirlwind Steel

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Buildings October 17, 2023 by Whirlwind Team The Evolution of Construction: Cold-Formed Steel In the dynamic realm of construction, cold-formed steel (CFS) is emerging as a game-changer. As experts in the field, Whirlwind is leading this transformation, and we’re here to highlight the myriad advantages of CFS buildings.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this context, steel buildings stand out for their versatility in commercial construction. Renowned for their strength and durability, they’re a practical choice for many types of building projects. The use of technology in design and construction speeds up the building process, ensures precision, and reduces waste.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

We will delve into specific strategies and highlight how these approaches can lead to a thriving, resilient business. Sustainable Construction Practices: Green building practices are becoming increasingly important as environmental consciousness grows.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Firstly, metals like steel offer superior strength-to-weight ratios compared to traditional building materials such as wood or concrete. Speed of Construction: Prefabricated metal components can be quickly assembled on-site, speeding up the construction process and reducing labor costs.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Sustainable construction isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessary evolution in building practices. This article delves into the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of sustainable construction, offering a glimpse into a greener, more efficient world of building. It involves the entire urban landscape.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How is prefabrication changing how we plan, design, and build the built environment?   How is prefabrication changing how we plan, design, and build the built environment?   . Prefabrication (prefab) is an effort to incorporate more thoughtful planning into the design process. The workaround?

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. The technology ensures resiliency during long-term power loss from the grid and eliminates reliance on backup generators and the fuel they require.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

Examples of CRB’s innovative approach to prefabrication. design-bid-build, design-build, and construction-manager-at-risk) which puts risk onto other parties, those implementing IDP manage and share risks as a team. . design-bid-build. Strategic management of building materials and cost. Unlike older methods (e.g,

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Risk Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Building Optimization 80

Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Affordable housing that is also resilient in natural disasters is desperately needed in many parts of the world. These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Integrating digital technology into a construction project from the design phase can increase transparency and collaboration amongst all project stakeholders by leveraging Building Information Management (BIM). The goal of this project was to create a future-proofed building. Sustainability in Action. Image credit: Dura Vermeer].

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Metal wall panels exemplify this durability; they offer a robust and resilient solution that can weather harsh conditions, impacts, and other external factors – an essential contributor to the building’s longevity. Notably, prefabricated metal wall panels demonstrate a high degree of efficiency during installations.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building. They act both as environmentally friendly solutions and as additions to the construction that will improve the appearance of a building as well as functionality.

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Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

As a result, resilient design has grown into an industrywide movement calling on engineers, architects, environmental consultants, and other design professionals to create buildings that not only withstand severe storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, but also remain habitable under extreme weather circumstances.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). But it doesn’t end there.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

We want to hear from you if you’re leveraging solutions within Autodesk Construction Cloud, whether that be Autodesk Takeoff for quantification, Autodesk BIM Collaborate for coordination, or Autodesk Build for project management, cost management, quality, and field collaboration.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Education and awareness continue the drive toward higher performance building envelopes, which is prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value , airtightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control, acoustics, and more. However, building with wood can present a number of challenges, including protection from fire and moisture.

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Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 52

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 in developing floors of a multi-storeyed building. What Is a Slab? Advantages of Flat Slab .

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Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Are Building Our Cities & Workforce. Across the industry, you can feel the momentum in resilience, creativity, and the human spirit for problem-solving. S to Building Group Inc. Gilbane Building Company , ranked #11 on 2021’s ENR400, is one of the construction companies tackling challenges like this one head-on. .

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Structural Integrity With strict compliance with building standards, Cogan mezzanines are engineered to perfection to ensure exceptional structural stability. per square foot.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Also, Read: What is Floating Foundation | Suitability of the Floating Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Floating Foundation | How to Build a Floating House Foundation.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele , a manufacturer of high-tech prefabricated homes, is working to help solve the housing crisis by upping its production of Self-Powered homes with two new foundries. Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2022

Organisations have worked hard to become more resilient, and improved their safety, quality and productivity in the process. The year ahead will bring the chance to build on this progress, and put businesses in the best possible position in this difficult environment.

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Change Management Government Works Project Management Construction Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

This year, several emerging trends are reshaping how projects are approached, highlighting a dynamic evolution in building technologies and methodologies. Sustainability and Green Building Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the construction industry; it’s a necessary strategy.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Design-build firms and subcontractors know too well how expensive it is to miscalculate costs, miss design flaws, hire incompetent workers and waste materials. These visualization solutions allow viewers to scrutinize building designs and make modifications in real time. to be worth $40.91 Manufactured housing is driving demand.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s commercial buildings demand innovative roofing solutions that ensure protection from the elements and provide enhanced energy efficiency, sustainability, and durability. From cutting-edge materials to modern techniques, the roofing industry is revolutionizing how buildings are designed and maintained.

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Building Materials Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 45

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Municipalities are incentivizing LID design through expedited permitting, tax breaks, and alternative favorable stormwater development requirements, making it innovative, cost-effective, and faster to build. billion design/build improvement of an interstate bridge between the two states. Construction is forecasted for 2026.The

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