UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. You’ll learn about legal requirements, quality benchmarks, and ways to verify a builder’s credentials. Tiny Home Solutions, a 20-year-old company, has built over 2,000 quality homes.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

From flooring and lighting to insulation and layout, heres what you need to consider when setting up a warehouse-based coworking space. Warehouses tend to have vast open-plan structures, so zoning different sections is essential to provide a balanced work environment.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints. You’re not alone.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The right selections enhance structural integrity while adding value to the property. Understanding durable options helps you create structures that withstand time and environmental challenges. Thermally modified timber undergoes heat treatment that alters its cellular structure, increasing stability without chemicals.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This has shifted the discussion from general safety to a building’s functionality, serviceability, and operation after an event and moved the attention from being on the structure to the building’s occupants. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The post Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy garage flooring has become particularly popular among Portsmouth residents, offering a seamless, easy-to-clean surface that resists automotive fluids and provides long-lasting performance.

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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. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.

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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.

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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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Construction Marketing

MARCH 14, 2022

In renovating your kitchen space, you’ll need to make some structural improvements to make a small area larger. This type of cabinet is ideal for individuals who love to DIY or contractors who want high-quality, affordable products. Floor heating systems are advantageous during the winter months. Hire Professionals.

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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. Uneven floors or sticking doors could be a sign of trouble.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

I found that we could add eco-friendly features to these structures. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. These containers’ steel structure makes them even more eco-friendly. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. to AUD$56.57

Ceiling Systems 52

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

The post 5 Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Professional Attention appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Yet, persistent discoloration suggests a failing hot water system in immediate dire need. Corrosion inside your unit can worsen, jeopardizing water quality and leading to expensive damage.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

They are manufactured under rigorous quality control to ensure uniform, predictable performance. Low-range water reducers – This set of water reducers provide superior water reduction, compressive strength, and set time control. Engineered Slab Systems. Admixtures (cont.). Concrete admixtures. Functional admixtures.

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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. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications. These advancements allow manufacturers to create complex designs with precision while maintaining structural integrity.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. What is hybrid carpet? In 2022, Allergy Standards Ltd.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Products from the range of Triton Systems have been used to waterproof a semi-buried single storey extension to an old listed farmhouse near Uckfield in Essex, with the specialist sub-contractor involved being a long-term customer of the manufacturer for its work across the South-East. To find out more about Triton Systems click here.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

To help simplify these increasingly complex workflows, improve productivity and quality, and reduce costs, HP is introducing two new automation solutions for Multi Jet Fusion customers. Partner and Customer Momentum To meet the growing demand for high-quality final parts production, HP continues to expand its DMN.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Keep reading as we explore some of the best ways to design commercial spaces that speak to all occupants, with a special focus on noise control and safety. Use hard, durable flooring options to accommodate motorized carts, applying a non-slip coating for added protection. Install motion-detected lights and doorways when possible.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Quality Control Building Controls Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Its important to understand that rodents and termites can cause significant damage to the structure of your house, affecting both the foundation and aesthetics of your property. Thats why its important to find an experienced pest control specialist with an array of equipment and tools to make your spring prep seamless.

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BDC Network

MAY 29, 2024

DL Cohen says it offers a level of service and quality unavailable in traditional framing. Ross Cohen: The first reason for moving away from traditional site-built/stick framing to off-site-built components was to ensure complete and correct construction to create “trade-ready” floors as multifamily buildings are constructed.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While we can’t guarantee that “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” we can tell you that AU 2023 brings a host of enlightening sessions, a vibrant expo floor, and unparalleled networking experiences. But the more complicated the building, the more difficult it becomes to correlate real-world structures to a 2D medium.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 7, 2020

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component. by Peter Barrett. Hydrostatic pressure.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While basic temperature control remains important, integrating advanced climate control services brings measurable improvements to indoor air quality, tenant satisfaction, and building efficiency. The New Air Quality Standards Modern building tenants expect more than just cool air in summer and heat in winter.

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HVAC Systems Quality Control Flooring Systems Building Controls 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Without proper insulation, heat escapes in the winter and enters in the summer, forcing HVAC systems to work harder. A poorly insulated attic forces heating and cooling systems to work overtime, increasing energy consumption and expenses. This leads to higher energy bills and an uncomfortable indoor environment. </p>

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 18, 2023

Built with top quality aluminum frames, our patio sliders are strong and durable. Photos courtesy PRL Glass Systems, Inc. Built with top quality aluminum frames, our patio sliders are strong and durable. These folding door walls accept several glass types to increase energy efficiency, sound control, and hurricane protection.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Will the quality of the fly ash change as environmental regulations shift? Combating aggregate quality problems. High quality aggregates are increasingly difficult to find. The scarcity of quality aggregates is leading to the increased use of lower quality aggregates. How expensive will it be? return to top.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 6, 2023

In the realm of construction, flooring practices play a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetics, functionality, and durability of a building. From residential homes to commercial spaces, the choice of flooring material and installation techniques greatly impact the overall quality and longevity of a structure.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 19, 2019

Rethinking concrete flooring. Reducing the floor profile cuts the amount of cement used. Using a DUCTILCRETE® system for a one million square foot warehouse could potentially eliminate the release of roughly 1.2 Conventional System. Ductilcrete® System. million pounds of CO 2 into the atmosphere.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Rise of Multi-Purpose Living Spaces Open floor plans, hybrid work, and changing family needs have shifted home design. Working with a trusted Arlington Heights pergola company can help create a stylish yet functional outdoor space, offering shade and structure for entertaining or relaxing. Living rooms now double as offices.

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