UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Twin-wall polycarbonate panels provide excellent thermal efficiency with 80-85% light transmission, creating stable growing conditions year-round whilst reducing energy costs by up to 40%. Polycarbonate greenhouses are modern growing structures that use polycarbonate plastic panels instead of traditional glass.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

BC.GE, Nicholson Construction, was recognized for her outstanding service as co-chair of the DFI Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee, lead for the USACE-DFI Seepage Control Task Force and organization of the 2023 Workshop in Denver, and organization of a special committee production at IFCEE 2024. Jamey Rosen, P.Geo.,

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

This event will feature a networking night at Topgolf St. We are thrilled to offer this as an in-person event, back by popular demand from our members in the Southeast Region, said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. The schedule for the event is now available. Non-members can register for a fee of $775. </p>

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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.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials. The more extreme weather events being experienced throughout the world can be mitigated with concrete masonry as it is fireproof, highly impact-resistant, and can store moisture without degradation.

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Maltaward

JANUARY 4, 2024

Concrete barrier systems are often used in all sorts of ways, providing a safe, secure and stable means of creating an immovable barrier. Whether it be for farming, flood prevention, traffic management or building works, the versatility of concrete barriers makes them a great choice for a number of events and purposes.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unfortunately, the old structure proved unsalvageable and too small for the envisioned events. x 8 ft)—along the south gallery wall that opens to provide a strong connection to the park and serves as a cafe window during events.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. Two-way tapered insulation system. Four-way tapered insulation system. How best to achieve performance beyond thermal efficiency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Rowland Chen The Telluride–Mountain Village Gondola is a free public, wind-powered transportation system that stretches between the mountain communities of Telluride and Mountain Village, Colorado. Then, they set 23 prisms along the slope, the retaining wall and the gondola towers (Figure 2).

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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 Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Understanding Design and Construction Schemes The bridge features existing piles, walls, and slabs that need refurbishing and were poorly maintained. They wanted to digitize project execution, coordinating layout and geometry of the structure, streamlining workflows, and monitoring construction progress.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

Steel frames house information on wood and acrylic panels, alongside preserved taxidermy and custom wall murals. With the understanding that the building would accommodate a diverse range of events and activities, the interiors were designed with flexibility in mind. In response, the center incorporates 0.93-m

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Brands like Moen and Delta Faucet are renowned for their reliability and durability, making them excellent choices for faucets and shower systems. This will prevent possible leaks and ensure the durability of the new system. If the walls are uneven, they should be leveled with plaster or plasterboard.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Painting/finishing 52

Granger Construction

MAY 23, 2024

Not only did the event celebrate placement of the last steel beam in the building frame, but it also marked significant progress on a challenging build. Undercutting 5’ under all footings and walls in 1/2 of the building to provide adequate bearing pressure for the addition’s structural design requirements.

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Roads Online

MARCH 13, 2024

The ‘retain’ range concerns retaining structures such as precast retaining walls and mechanically stabilised earth walls. While ‘cross’ consists of crossing structures, such as tunnel extensions, underpasses, culverts and arch bridges. Reinforced Earth can also design structures with these risks in mind.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Acoustic Wall Panels Many modern commercial interiors are designed using the open floor plan concept. With fewer interior walls, the building achieves greater energy efficiency while promoting a brighter, more welcoming ambiance. To alleviate this concern, invest in acoustic wall panels. 95 with as little as 15% wall coverage.

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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. High-performance mechanical systems.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While rolling doors and grilles feature similar mounting and installation systems, there are still important considerations for each. Rolling doors can be mounted on the face of the wall or between jambs. While installation is an isolated event, maintenance is an ongoing requirement for rolling doors. Maintenance requirements.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

27 important questions about façade leakage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:31 Cladding and Facade Systems Walter P Moore’s Darek Brandt discusses the key questions building owners and property managers should be asking to determine the health of their building's façade. What type of roof system is on your structure?

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Maltaward

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With climate change leading to more extreme weather events every year, flooding is a growing concern for homeowners and businesses in many regions, particularly those in higher-risk areas. Made from robust reinforced concrete, these sturdy barriers form an immovable wall that floodwater cannot easily permeate.

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BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Carl Jensen, a senior security advisor, emphasizes, “When heavy-duty chains are used to secure trailers to immovable structures, it deters thieves, who typically avoid equipment that requires extensive effort or noisy tools to detach.” Heavy Chains and Locks: Securing trailers with heavy chains and locks adds another layer of protection.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Currently chaired by Bloomberg, this not-for-profit institution is set to bring together artists and audiences from New York City and beyond, showcasing various art forms such as music, theater, dance, opera, film, and special events. Rockwell Group provided the interior design for the restaurant and lobby.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Enhancing construction demands a focus on both efficiency and sustainability, particularly in the realm of temporary wall solutions. These innovative systems offer a dual benefit by providing adaptable partitioning options while also minimizing environmental impact.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This project includes the removal and installation of new marine wharf fenders, mooring hardware, a steel sheet pile toe wall, wharf repairs, mooring dolphins, and a new 120-foot gauge ship-to-shore crane rail. The team is also installing high mast lighting, stormwater collection systems, and other ancillary structures and systems.

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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.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 28, 2024

Delta Registered Installers, Structureseal Services Limited, were appointed to provide a guaranteed, cost-effective scheme that would comply with BS 8102:2022 (Protection of below ground structures against water ingress. Phase 2 – to install a secondary waterproofing system, such as the Delta Type C, Cavity Drainage System.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Currently chaired by Bloomberg, this not-for-profit institution is set to bring together artists and audiences from New York City and beyond, showcasing various art forms such as music, theater, dance, opera, film, and special events. Rockwell Group provided the interior design for the restaurant and lobby.

Building Performance Measurement 91

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Collaboration Site Planning 91

Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Our Yield-Link® moment connection and Yield-Link brace connection underwent testing as potential alternatives to post-tensioned rocking wall systems, aiming to decrease the potential for residual drift. Learn more about this project and our live testing event. The structure endured the testing and remains standing.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This weeks quiz is from Rain Check: How Green Roofs Manage Stormwater Runoff by Chris Kann, product manager for specialty systems and sustainability at Carlisle Construction Materials. A modular green wall system B. A rooftop solar shading structure 3. event over 48 hours B. event over 48 hours B.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The building combines an eclectic mix of materials into a “patchwork” aesthetic, to serve as a symbol for the creativity and diverse set of community activities encapsulated within its walls. The facility also boasts an art gallery, visual arts studios, and two rehearsal rooms for community classes and events.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” Schimenti began preconstruction in December 2022, followed by an early structural phase, with the white box turnover occurring in September 2024. </p>

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

I’ll show you how to make the most of these versatile structures in this article. Shelter Structures Two Story Tents Shelter Structures two story tents offer versatility and efficiency, making them perfect for various events. Patented Structure Systems With over 200 patents, these tents stay stable and safe.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. The ability to prepare exteriors against these elements has become even more challenging given the rise in severe weather events that have battered the United States in recent years.

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has supplied wall cavity barriers and open state cavity barriers (OSCBs), along with technical support, for a ‘path-breaking’, 900-room student accommodation development at the University of West England Bristol’s Frenchay Campus. They are tested to BS 476-20.

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