Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection System Installation Quality Control 
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete. The top 19 to 25 mm (0.75
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Professional Manchester epoxy floor contractors bring over 40 years of experience, ensuring flawless installations with minimal disruption even in high-traffic environments like the University of Manchester and Arndale Centre. You’ll reduce long-term maintenance costs while maintaining quality standards for your flooring.
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From drones that inspect hard-to-reach places to smart systems that predict equipment failure, the options available today are both fascinating and practical. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs. Electrical and Plumbing Systems Review Maintaining a high-rise’s internal systems is essential.
PN - Project Management
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From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets! Assessing storage needs Assessing storage needs is the first step in securely storing construction materials.
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JUNE 17, 2024
At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance on designing buildings to mitigate the impact of severe weather.
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