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Wates to finish Tolent’s Vaux job in Sunderland

Construction Enquirer

The structural frames, floor slabs, and external walls for the new apartment blocks have been assembled by light gauge steel framing specialist Sigmat, which recommenced work on site in May and is due to complete this element of the development next month. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to finish.

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Moresby Hall A595 Roadway Embankment Repair Project  

Civil + Structural Engineer

The goal was to rebuild the roadway embankments and integrate a new drainage system, thereby facilitating long-term improvements and reducing maintenance needs for the A595. A lightweight yet strong system that could also support a vegetated finish was essential.

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes

The Pro Builder

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. If you can pour a driveway, you can pour one of these wall panels,” Long says.

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BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door to Withstand 30-foot Head of Water

Civil + Structural Engineer

BILCO has manufactured the door in response to customer demand for a product that can withstand a wall of water up to 30 feet. Eight subway tunnels were submerged in the wake of the storm, and the nation’s busiest subway system sustained the worst damage in its 123-year history. billion in damages related to Superstorm Sandy.

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Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes

The Pro Builder

But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off. The homes’ recovery ventilation system brings fresh air inside the homes while circulating stale air out. Inside the glass wall stands a sculptural staircase made of steel and white oak.

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The Full Scale House 3D Printed by Robotic Arms Completes in Muscatine 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Slashing Costs by Tens of Thousands, RIC Technology Revolutionizes 3D Construction Muscatine, Iowa – The second 3D-printed house in Muscatine has completed construction by the leading 3D construction company Alquist 3D, powered by RIC Technology’s cutting-edge robotic arm based 3D printing system.

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Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems

UK Construction Blog

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. The primary types include stick systems, unitised systems, and specialized types like spider glass.