UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

These large, open spaces provide an industrial-chic aesthetic, ample room for collaboration, and the potential for unique work environments. From flooring and lighting to insulation and layout, heres what you need to consider when setting up a warehouse-based coworking space.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Build and support collaborative internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery terms. #5. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a result, this approach sparks a multitude of opportunities for innovation and collaboration across communities and cities while considering the economic realities of lab costs and the environmental benefits of building reuse. Why Research Hubs? Converting commercial space to laboratory space is important for many reasons.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. Care was also taken on the library’s second floor to preserve its original stacks while threading new systems throughout the building.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The goal is to create a collaborative environment that would encourage students to develop their ideas and work on entrepreneurial projects. Impact : RISE enhances the educational experience of UH students by providing a space for entrepreneurial activities, innovation, and collaboration.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the case of the Theodore Levin US Courthouse, however, the existing building occupies an entire city block and the upper floors are arranged in a “donut” shape with offices and courtrooms surrounding an interior light court. What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The 2,489 m 2 (26,800 sf) project will include team-based learning classrooms, seminar rooms, collaboration spaces, advising offices, and, at its center, a school-wide common space overlooking an exterior entry plaza. A large plaza between the new and existing buildings will open to the main campus to the south.

Building Design 111

Building Design Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Materials 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

You can store and organize imported NWC mesh files using Autodesk Docs’ common data environment, enabling better data access and collaboration. . Once an issue is created and assigned, it will populate throughout the issues eco-system in tools like BIM Collaborate, Build, and Revit. . Learn more about BIM Collaborate.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Flooring Systems Structural Systems Site Planning 119

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) has unveiled its eighth collaboration with CLB Architects, revealing a transformative renovation and expansion project in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. An open-loop geothermal system efficiently exhausts waste heat and LED lighting enhances energy efficiency. Positioned as the sole U.S.

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Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Structural Systems 116

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 The design incorporates 3D aluminum spandrel panels anchored to the concrete floor slab to cover its edge, with stiffeners to resist wind forces and accommodate different bay configurations.

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Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

It transformed how we work (remote or hybrid), where we want to live (urban, suburban, or exurban), and what are our expectations for the home’s “immune system” (a place of well-being and resilience). Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Non-slip flooring, subtle handrails, and wide doorways allow for greater mobility without making the space feel clinical. Builders are installing motion-sensor lighting, fall detection systems, and high-speed internet as standard features.

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Flooring Systems Quality Control Building Standards Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.

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Building Codes Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 119

Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. According to Independent Floor Testing & Inspection (IFTI), the leading cause of flooring failures is moisture, costing the industry $2.4

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Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing 108

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. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

One of the biggest challenges in modifying the existing PEMB was the addition of a second floor. To accomplish raising the existing roof vertically, teams installed a temporary shoring/jack post system to let them cut structural steel loose and jack up the roof.

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Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems Structural Systems Property Management 189

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Conflict happens, but good collaboration puts project teams on the same page early and leads to a well-coordinated set, preventing any late design or construction phase surprises along the way. Instead of providing directives, questions were posed: What are the best systems for this project? The best designs? The best approaches?

Building Design 52

Building Design Collaboration Project Management Consulting Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2024

Open studio/lab spaces encourage hands-on exploration and collaboration, reflecting the movement’s principles of self-directed learning and skill-sharing. The structural system, a legible “kit of parts,” connects the building’s interior and exterior, providing a dynamic environment for current and future generations of artists and designers.

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Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems Building Design 111

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 10, 2024

This open-air paseo interconnects the functions of the two masses, providing outdoor terraces, stairs, bridges, and collaboration spaces. Spanning 836 m 2 (90,000 sf), the project introduces 2,000 seats across four floors, redefining instructional spaces with a contemporary focus.

Building Materials 108

Building Materials Flooring Systems Building Design Wall Systems 108

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

This project ranks among the largest Thornton Tomasetti has designed for a tied back soldier pile and lagging system and is the most complex with regards to numbers and complexity of tieback installation. “We Its 65 ft (20 m) deep perimeter foundation wall system presented many challenges. vice president, Thornton Tomasetti.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

Driver’s work included all construction elements, including landscaping, hardscaping, a new utility infrastructure, highly specialized board-formed cast-in-place concrete, and a punched window system. The building’s modern look is a result of its two glazing systems of aluminum and steel. Driver Companies.

General Contracting 130

General Contracting Flooring Systems Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

1.5 – paints & coatings Schönox’s alignment with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) initiative, aimed at improving the quality of educational facilities through sustainable and health-oriented practices, positions it as a premier choice for educational buildings across North America.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Building Flooring Systems Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Rianna Lowrance, AEC Industry Writer When Scion, a Crown research institute that specializes in the forestry industry, needed to upgrade its facility in Rotorua, New Zealand–dubbed the Scion Innovation Hub–it was interested in making it a place for interconnection and collaboration, as well as a beacon for sustainable design.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Materials Green Building 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Designed by FK Architecture and developed by Archway Partners in collaboration with the Tampa Housing Authority and Signature Property Group, Casa Bel-Mar offers high-quality, affordable living options to families earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.

Architecture 52

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems. Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 8, 2023

These buildings were designed in a collaborative process in which four internationally renowned design firms— Studio Gang , Henning Larsen, WorkAC, and MVRDV—worked simultaneously, creating designs that worked together, with each having a distinct appearance.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Flooring Systems Wall Systems Public Works 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. The collaboration is a milestone for both the British automaker and AZA, known for opulent retail designs for brands such as Versace, Jimmy Choo, Soho House, Helmut Lang, and Equinox.

Flooring Systems 109

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Architecture 109

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A benefit of learning about seismic events is greater collaboration for information sharing across academic, governmental, and commercial organizations. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Schimenti’s scope extended beyond typical construction, managing every interior detail, including custom lighting, audiovisual systems, furniture, artwork, and high-end finishes. Phased sequencing, weekend work, and detailed walkthroughs kept the project on track.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

PREMIER Design + Build Group recently broke ground on the I-84 Logistics Center in Montgomery, New York, marking its first collaboration with developer Ridgecut Road. The facility will include a 3,000 amp, three-phase, 277-480 volt electric service and an ESFR sprinkler system. The team plans to complete the project in Q4 2025.

Building Design 52

Building Design Project Management Consulting Facility Management Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D. What is Passive House?

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Energy Conservation 59

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.,

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Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Marian University is ranked as a top 30 university in the Midwest, and the addition of the Witchger School of Engineering will provide engineering students with the ability to work and learn in cutting-edge labs, high-tech classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces. The newly-constructed E.S.

Engineering 100

Engineering Plumbing Systems Structural Systems HVAC Systems 100

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Conceived as a collaborative vision between renowned architect Frank O. Even though the facades vary throughout the project, a singular curtain wall system was utilized, which made it easier to fabricate, quicker to install, and it also produced a fully secure building envelope.

Flooring Systems 85

Flooring Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Green Building 85

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Founded in 1837 in Cleveland, Ohio, The MetroHealth System operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, more than 20 health centers, and 40 additional sites. These plans incorporated digital identification badges that can be coded to allow visitors access only to the floor of an approved destination.

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Facility Management Flooring Systems Site Planning Building Controls 97