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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry. Benefits of Sustainable Masonry Longer lifespan : Masonry structures can last decades or even centuries, lessening the need for costly repairs or replacements.

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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The post Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Plan approved to redevelop major Glasgow shopping mall

Construction Enquirer

Development manager Sovereign Centros has got the thumbs up for outline plans to transform the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow into a landmark mixed-use scheme. This latest redevelopment plan comes as developer Landsec is working up plans to demolish the Buchanan Galleries for a £850m mixed-use development.

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Moresby Hall A595 Roadway Embankment Repair Project  

Civil + Structural Engineer

Project Planning and Initial Phases In 2022, Amey Highways (the project designer) and AE Yates Civil Engineering (the project contractor) collaborated with National Highways to begin planning an improvement project aimed at rebuilding the A595 embankments and drainage systems near Moresby Hall.

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BDC Network

After completion of the initial site review work, Walter P Moore identified 15 stone units that appeared to be laterally displaced, thereby presenting potential falling-debris life-safety hazards. Following phase 2, phase 3 investigations were conducted, covering additional areas of the façade not previously reviewed.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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Legends Hyundai Premier Auto Outlet

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | January 16, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 14,900 sf partial structural steel, partial metal building, and site work. Location Kansas City, Kansas Plans 2024-12-19 Legends Hyundai Premier Auto Outlet – Bid Set – Stamped-Combined Specifications On the plans.