UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Key Takeaways Start with a thorough inspection to identify any structural or safety issues. Heres how you can do it right: Check the Structure Look for cracks in the walls or ceilings. These might seem small but could point to bigger structural issues. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention.

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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. However, all will have the structural skeleton of the frame. Photo courtesy American Panel Tec.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stage 1 When planning your interior design, its essential to define a cohesive color palette and select finishes, plumbing fixtures, and furniture that align with your vision. Begin by estimating the cost of new plumbing, furniture, bathroom accessories, and finishing materials. Plumbing fixtures are another critical element.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Inspired by old filling stations, the design prioritized preserving the site’s history—incorporating painted clapboard siding, an overhanging roof, hand-painted signage, and divided metal windows—a nod to the past reimagined for art and community service. Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

When debris builds up, water has nowhere to go, leading to leaks, mold growth, and even structural issues. Use a gutter guard system to reduce buildup. Regular gutter maintenance can prevent unnecessary stress on your roofing system, extending its lifespan significantly.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. Every metric ton of wood used in place of concrete and steel in the structure is estimated to avoid 3.9

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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. In addition, it’s safer for the concrete finishers, because it readily flows and requires less vibration.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A. Paulson Center are constructed with an appropriate structural system.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

This guide explores the critical considerations for successfully finishing a basement and incorporating a bathroom into your design. Even minor seepage can cause significant damage to finished spaces and promote dangerous mold growth. These systems use powerful pumps to move waste upward to the level of the main drain line.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

What Are Defects in Painting? Painting is one of the important finishing works used in structural constructions in Civil Engineering. Painting creates a coat-like formation that prevents attacks from various atmospheric factors like cold, heat, frost, rainfall, etc. Types of Defects in Painting. Brush Marks.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Whether its a charming old Victorian house or a sleek, modern office tower, every structure needs a little TLC to keep things running smoothly. The thing is, most people dont think about maintenance until something goes wronga pipe bursts, the elevator quits, or the HVAC system turns into a glorified fan. Think about it.

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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. In addition, it’s safer for the concrete finishers, because it readily flows and requires less vibration.

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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. Beazer Homes partnered with Entekra , a panelized systems provider in Modesto, Calif., near Pittsburgh.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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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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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When the couple purchased the original three-bedroom property just after lockdown, the brick-render home included tired painted timber cladding, stonework typical of its era and a failing, flat roof side extension. The standing seam finish ties in and at the same time provides that contemporary element.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Zahner’s advanced metal surfaces and engineering systems are unique in the industry and have been used in some of the most iconic commercial buildings, cultural centers, and other structures in North America and beyond. AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

Spongy floors not only feel inferior and lead to creaks and pops across the finished floor, they can also damage the finished flooring material, causing hardwood floors to cup (or crown) and tile floors to crack. Made of wide, long, thin layers of wood veneer glued together, plywood accepts a variety of finished flooring options.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 7, 2022

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid. Install ceiling panels.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

In buildings with ceilings, it is the combination of the floor and ceiling assembly that establishes the overall noise isolation performance between rooms. There is far less information and test data about the noise isolation performance of floor-ceiling assemblies compared to partitions. Requirements in building standards.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Theyll consider factors like: Scale and Proportion : Ensuring the addition doesnt overwhelm the original structure. Ceiling Height : Match the ceiling height of the existing rooms. Wall Colors : Choose paint colors that flow well with the rest of the house. Adding proper insulation to walls, floors, and ceilings.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The following are the key types of boom lifts: Articulating Boom Lifts: These boom lifts include several jointed sections that enable it to go around or over structures, making them effective for complex work issues. These machines consist of a platform or bucket on a hydraulic arm that enables workers to reach inaccessible areas safely.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The renovated auditorium features improved seating, sightlines, and accessibility, along with enhanced finishes, energy-efficient lighting, and revitalized support spaces and building systems. The roof and ceiling plane echoes the region’s architectural vernacular and is expressive of the building program.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The structural concept of (W)rapper, built in a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles and Culver City, originated in 1998 and was initially showcased by the project’s architect, Eric Owen Moss Architects (EOMA) in an exhibition at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. m (14 ft), 5.18 m (17 ft), and 7.32

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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. 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.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The living areas, wrapped in full-height glazing with exposed wood ceilings, feature a full kitchen, a large family-style table, and a TV and gaming area, providing firefighters with a variety of spaces to relax and recharge. The interior features exposed structural wood decking, establishing a material connection with nature.

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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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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.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

When heat and coolness dissipate, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system needs to work harder, thereby using up more electricity. As recommended, find the right HVAC contractor who can advise you on which systems are preferable for your building. . All these can lead to wasting energy.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 21, 2021

It is possible to restore discolored, aged acoustical ceilings instead of replacing them with brand new materials when budget is limited or there are time restrictions. Whether a ceiling is composed of an acoustical plaster or conventional ceiling tiles, the majority of aged acoustical ceilings are still structurally sound.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Max Tritremmel Architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) (Figure 1) is a popular design feature that can complement the strength and beauty of steel to other architectural features. Architects and contractors bear the shared responsibility for the look and finish quality of AESS surfaces, as well as compliance with those codes.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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