UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Heres how you can do it right: Check the Structure Look for cracks in the walls or ceilings. 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 Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. Rockfon ceiling panels also comply with all acoustic ceiling requirements for LEED v4.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Vertical-stacking saves space and quiets operation One of the most attractive new options available in sectional doors is vertical stacking, a type of engineering that neatly arranges the door sections directly above the door or optionally in a recessed area in the ceiling when the door is open.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Getting to the structure is not always easy and may mean removing existing ceilings and wall finishes long before the general demolition begins. Issue 3: Structural design for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Coordinate with the structural engineering team as you plan unit layouts, plumbing, and HVAC.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Domestic storage options can provide much-needed floor space for seasonal items, furniture, or personal belongings. These solutions help businesses maintain an organized and efficient workspace without losing valuable floor space. Issues often include space constraints, plumbing problems, and unexpected damage in a new bathroom.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In areas that are typically warmer, including much of the Southern United States, plumbing along exterior walls is prevalent. In northern climates, ice dams can cause water intrusion from the roof system. Homes built before 2010 typically don’t. Know where your home’s water shut-off valve is located and how to operate it.

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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. Just about any finish that can be applied to a floor or wall surface can be used on the panels.

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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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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.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

By positioning the bands on the building perimeter, an open and column-free floor plan is created, offering maximum flexibility for interior planning. The elevator and utility core of the building are offset to the south, freeing up the office interiors and providing further floor plan flexibility. High-performance mechanical systems.

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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. “We’re building it as we draw it, which is a departure from the norm.” Croom says, “the goal is a home.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

However, adding plumbing fixtures to a below-grade space presents unique challenges that require careful planning, appropriate materials, and often specialized expertise. Bathroom Placement: Locating your bathroom near existing plumbing stacks and water supply lines minimizes costly plumbing runs.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

A home plumbing inspection is essential for maintaining the health and efficiency of your water distribution system. Whether you’re purchasing a new home, preparing for renovations, or just ensuring that your existing system is functioning properly, a comprehensive inspection can save you from costly repairs down the line.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Do you know when you have a plumbing problem? Sometimes, it’s dangerously easy to overlook some of the more subtle signs of plumbing damage. . 4 signs you need a plumbing repair. Ceiling or wall discoloration. If you may even see a sagging ceiling, call the pros immediately. Damaged floors. Unexplained rust.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2024

This includes checking for cracks in walls, floors, or ceilings, which could indicate underlying structural issues. Additionally, the surveyor will check the electrical installations, plumbing, and heating systems to ensure they are in good working order and meet current safety standards.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 Image Courtesy of Advantes Group IFS also provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $14 million Greeley Lofts renovation. The fire sprinkler systems were extended to Greeley Lofts’ rooftop entry.

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The MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Ah, plumbing – that intricate and vital system of interconnected pipes, valves, and fixtures, functioning as the lifeblood of our businesses, ensuring the seamless flow of water and waste. Amidst this tapestry of plumbing complexities, there exists an opportunity for triumph. Well, ideally, that is!

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The MCP Group

JUNE 27, 2024

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Plans Specifications TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation TCF Industrial Building #1 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP.

Fire Protection Systems 40

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

3 – Invest in Energy-Efficient Systems and Appliances Photo by Riki Risnandar on Pexels Incorporating energy-efficient systems and appliances into your home helps reduce your utility bills and minimizes maintenance costs over time. Install access panels for plumbing and electrical systems.

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The MCP Group

MAY 15, 2024

The work includes site & building demolition, earthwork, rammed aggregate piers, termite control, site concrete, striping, site utilities, landscaping, cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, stone, metal fabrications, finish carpentry/architectural woodwork, waterproofing, thermal insulation, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, overhead doors, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

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Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Think about a stereotypical “bingo hall”-style common room, complete with stark walls, unappealing ceiling tiles, bare floors, fluorescent lighting and a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture. Alternatively, projects that entail moving walls or involve the installation of new mechanical systems are a little more involved.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. In this article, we will be going to see the water leakage from the ceiling and how you can stop water leakage from the ceiling. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? When the water gets percolates from the ceiling area of the roof is known as ceiling water leakage.

Ceiling Systems 52

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. B1010 Floor Construction. C3020 Floor Finishes.

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. B1010 Floor Construction. C3020 Floor Finishes.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Building Products Distribution Roofing Systems Plumbing Systems 40

CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Initially, homeowners must assess the feasibility of the project, focusing on the existing layout, plumbing, and structural requirements. Additionally, effective lighting and ventilation systems are essential to maintain air quality and prevent moisture-related issues.

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Waterproofing Systems Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems 52

The MCP Group

JUNE 17, 2024

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans KHRC Office Remodel Combined Plans Specifications _23024-KHRC-INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS _23024-KHRC-PROJECT MANUAL-06-07-2024 General Information Bid Invitation KHRC Office Remodel MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Real-time data collection and monitoring systems such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and AR (Augmented Reality) are here to stay. Artificial Intelligence Integration in Building Controls Most commercial AI systems aim to teach an algorithm how to perform a specific task or process.

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The MCP Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Location New Century, Kansas Plans A-014626 Drawings Specifications KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex Combined Specifications General Information KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex Bid Invite MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KDOT Gardner Subarea Complex appeared first on MCP GROUP.

Fire Protection Systems 40

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Inside the facility The lease covers two floors of raw space in a recently constructed medical office building in North Austin and Newman embarked on a fast-track process to complete the new satellite campus in just 15 months, from test fits to opening.

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Bid Due Date | March 7, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 79,507 sf PEMB arena with heavy timber framing, structural steel and associated sitework. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KSU Animal Science Arena appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Arrow Fastener, a leading manufacturer of innovative tools, such as RevealCut™ Ceiling Tile Cutting Workstation, and known for its best-selling and iconic T50® staple gun, is launching the new MH1 Marker Holster, a useful and handy accessory, sure to become an invaluable tool for contractors and DIYers. MSRP: $4.99

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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. Also, Read: Components of Space Frame System | Types of Space Frame | Advantages & Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure | Space Frame Structures Examples.

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The MCP Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Location Hays, Kansas Plans FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation Combined Plans Specifications FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

2021 Addenda None at this time.

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