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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework. Strategic Estates is pressing ahead in the meantime with the delivery of the Medium-Term Investment Plan (MTIP).

Stonework 247
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First glimpse of £1.5bn Palace of Westminster upkeep framework

Construction News

A new £1.5bn framework will help “prevent future deterioration” of the site’s mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, as well as its building fabric, roofing and stonework,… The post First glimpse of £1.5bn Palace of Westminster upkeep framework appeared first on Construction News.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

We kept working at it and I think it came together very well.” The entry, set back from the garages and a casita that flank it, is further protected by a pair of prow-like roof shapes that add distinction and weight to the otherwise all-glass façade. Fire Magic Holcim Home Team Pest Defense Infratech Josh.ai

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Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity

UK Construction Blog

Historical constructions, with their robust stonework and intricate designs, provide a foundation for modern architects to build upon. Living roofs and extensive use of natural light are prevalent in these designs, offering not only utility but also a connection to the natural environment.

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Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

The goal was to ensure the window’s ornate stonework and glass would be effectively protected in the event of a fire, balancing aesthetics with the need to ensure safety for town hall users, as well as to protect the culturally important building itself.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Non-Hydraulic Cement: Used for brickwork , cement work and stonework. The other uses of white cement are swimming pools, traffic boundaries , roof tile setting material , tile grouts , etc. #12. Drainage systems. Used in drainage system works and manholes. Foundation, columns , and pillars. Prison cells and chimneys.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

Natural Building

One other thing she would do differently is to shed the roof towards the south instead of the north, so that the snow wouldn’t pile up so much, but would melt off instead. The solar water heating panels on the roof of the studio have a drain-back arrangement to avoid freezing problems.