UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments. Position overhead fixtures to provide even illumination across your entire work area and supplement with adjustable task lighting for detailed work on engines, brakes, or electrical components.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, was the program management consultant for the $700 million project, which significantly improved passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station. That’s why this facility needed updates and improvements to address congestion in the station.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Ceiling Systems Project Management Building Design 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

CHICAGO —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) selected Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City as this year’s Juror’s Favorite/Most Innovative Structure. It opened in September 2023.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Most manufacturers offered fabric structures with predetermined dimensions, and building users essentially chose the standard size offering from the menu that came the closest to fitting their needs.

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Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The minimal tensile support structure of the panels allows views and daylight to penetrate into the interiors.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. These systems are designed to ensure consistent water pressure, regardless of the floor or the time of day. The vertical distance that pipes must travel also adds significant weight to the plumbing system.

Plumbing 40

Plumbing Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 40

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Zahner is a widely recognized leader in the design, engineering, and fabrication of highly crafted, complex architectural metal solutions and products. Over the last decade, Armstrong has developed and acquired world-class metal design and manufacturing capabilities for interior ceilings and specialty walls. Based in Kansas City, Mo.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Building Design 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners. efficiency rating.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete. Cement production.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 95

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. However, all will have the structural skeleton of the frame. Photo courtesy American Panel Tec.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 95

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A. homes, on Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South. Photos courtesy Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Energy Efficiency 94

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Geotechnical Engineering Fire Protection Systems 94

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park. The FCEC employs an innovative wastewater wetlands system, the first of its kind in Chicago and among the pioneering examples in Illinois. Plants and organisms in the system act as filters for the building’s blackwater and avoid overloading the city’s sewer system.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Wall Systems Environmental Consulting Ceiling Systems 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete. Cement production.

Wall Systems 90

Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 90

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

Building Code Compliance 98

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Insurance Management Property Management 98

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 121

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation 121

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

Decarbonization of healthcare With the healthcare industry accounting for a yearly average of 5% of the carbon emissions of industrialized nations, many owners, architects, and engineers have already made commitments to reduce, and eventually eliminate, the carbon footprint of their healthcare building projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

When integrating lighting into standard ceiling solutions, such as grid, drywall, and open-to-structure ceilings, traditional luminaire form factors, including troffers, downlights, recessed linear, and suspended products, are common and relatively straightforward to integrate. Background.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Controls Manufacturing Real Estate Development 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Metal expansion joint covers are used across carpeted floors, painted drywall, and ceilings at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Everyone understands the importance of expansion joint systems. All of these factors are taken into consideration by structural engineers, architects, and general contractors from day one.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. For example, ceiling systems in healthcare facilities can have varying acoustical, weight, cleaning, and surface texture requirements that differ by facility type and room function.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Permits 52

BDC Network

MAY 6, 2024

When complete, the nine-acre structure will mimic daylight filtering through a forest, and travelers will find respite from a stressful day in transit as they walk through green spaces featuring living trees and native Oregon foliage throughout the terminal. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

Building Design 108

Building Design Building Materials Green Building Ceiling Systems 108

CivilJungle

JANUARY 30, 2021

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

Staircases 52

Staircases Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. The water leakages problems can adversely affect the structures and masonry. Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? Signs of Water Leaking from Ceiling.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Waterproofing Systems Piping Installation 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.

HVAC Systems 59

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Zoning 59

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The recent innovation of integrating phase change material (PCM), a well-established technology, into ceiling panels has generated significant interest. By passively moderating indoor temperature fluctuations, thermal mass helps make building structures more resilient to heat waves and power outages.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

In typical residential construction, it has been common for decades to provide thermal protection at the top of the structure by insulating the top-floor ceiling. However, when a similar design is adopted for structures with low-sloped roofs (such as 0.25:12 air gap at the top of the space is permitted.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Building Codes 52

BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

Sydney Unnerstall Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Take a moment to picture yourself entering your new building for the first time. The space, volume, and structure.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Design Structural Systems 75

Stok

JANUARY 22, 2019

In an industry that continues to build at a rapid pace, design decisions are often rushed, forcing the team to shift to value engineering later to get finances back on track. While a typical sustainability charrette may use a LEED or WELL scorecard as a framework, an IDP Charrette uses systems integration opportunities to guide the exercise.

Stakeholder Engagement 75

Stakeholder Engagement HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 75

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Bradley Company broadens its popular Euro Style Restroom Partition Collection with two new ultra-private models that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a spectacular backdrop – and refined personal retreat – in commercial washrooms. adults want more privacy when using restrooms. “By

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The center’s blue-stained cedar exterior cladding sets it apart and has made it one of the most recognizable structures in town. The lobby is characterized by its combination of massive wood structural elements, textured copper, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

Fire Protection System Installation 92

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation 92

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Takeaways Damp and rot prevention requires a multi-layered approach, incorporating proper drainage, ventilation systems, and moisture barriers during construction phases. Early detection of warning signs, like musty odours, peeling paint, or salt deposits, can prevent costly structural damage and maintain a healthy building environment.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. Additionally, building features designed to create more sustainable facilities such as low-E glass windows can attenuate the signal from public safety radio systems.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Communication Zoning Fire Protection Systems 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

System types and typical performance In strictest architectural designation, a curtain wall is any non-load-bearing exterior wall that hangs, like a curtain, from the outer edge of floor slabs, regardless of construction or cladding material. Glazing options include outside-glazed, inside-glazed, or pre-glazed systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

CivilJungle

MAY 21, 2022

What Is Coffered Ceiling? Coffered ceiling is like baroque style which is invented in the early era of Renaissance when, all the other ceilings are made of stones. In that time coffered ceilings are attached with the nobility because it is very expensive type of ceiling. Types of Coffered Ceiling.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Painting/finishing Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2023

With unprecedented wildfires in Canada and the increased likelihood for future wildfire activity across North America, experts from Buro Happold offer advice on minimizing contaminants in buildings and effective HVAC systems strategies for AECO professionals. This washes clean air over the occupants and extracts contaminants at the ceiling.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems Energy Efficiency 52