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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The customer can operate all four winches individually via their own wall-mounted, low-voltage pendant controls, allowing the lifting of a single vinyl sheet as required at any time.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Once the project is complete and handover into the owner, the contractor specifies a warranty period. Floor Slab or Roof Structure. They’re installed in the walls and slabs such that they are concealed and not visible after the finishing work is done. Waterproofing can also be done to prevent rising dampness from the wall.

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The Ultimate Guide to Specifying Ductwork for Commercial Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

But get it wrong on a commercial build, and youll be chasing problems long after handover. If you dont define the job clearly from the start, youll end up with a one-size-fits-none system that no ones happy with. Duct systems that carry air too fast – or come straight off a noisy fan – can create a real racket.

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Begin With the End in Mind: A Practical Guide for Facility Management Optimization 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Evolving and adapting your facility to keep pace with the brilliant innovation happening within its walls is mission critical. Plumbing: Models should include roof drains, floor drains, sinks, clean outs, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and sewerage ejector pits.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.