Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Timber frame and roof truss specialist Robinson Manufacturing Ltd has been placed into administration. The roof truss manufacture was set up in 1986 by Tim Robinson as a division of Hilton Timber. In 2015 Simon Kidney, coming from a former investment banking background, took up the role of CEO as part of the management buyout.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground. Examine The Roofing System. It’s common practice to install solar panels on commercial buildings on the roof. For instance, installing solar panels on a flat roof is relatively easy.

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Civil Lead

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pitched Roof A roof is the topmost part of a house or building built in a framework to. Read more.

Housing 84

Housing Drawings Design 84

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, this is only a part of a material’s total carbon footprint. A case in point is roofing. CO2 is generated in all manufacturing processes, including all roofing materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes. What is embodied carbon?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

How Timberline Solar roofing could radically speed up the adoption of home solar. Designed by GAF Energy, Timberline Solar roofing builds solar cells into a standard shingle, which can then be installed with just a nail gun in a quick, two-day installation process. GAF Energy Introduces Easy-Install Solar Shingles. Environmental.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Fabric buildings come with a high roof design, leading to a large volume of interior air space. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Architect Tom Devine of Housing Design Matters says builders should go back to the basics of elevation design to find this answer: parts in proportion, discovering the shapes, the nature of materials, and the details. The design elements used to create a compelling elevation include roof pitch, fenestration, and massing. Read More. .

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

The energy audit will also help determine which parts of the consumption can be cut or usage minimised. There are some specific sites that are aimed at energy efficient homes only while some mainstream websites do include energy efficient homes as part of their listings.

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PC Construction

AUGUST 31, 2023

On Tuesday, I was proud to be part of a team of PC women that joined forces with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build 2023. From framing, prepping for roof insulation and setting backer board to installing deck railings and windows, great progress was made, bringing this house one step closer to move-in day for a family in need.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Over 1,000 school building improvement projects will receive the green light today as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate. In total 859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive a share of the £456m Condition Improvement Fund to refurbish and repair dilapidated school buildings.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2021

Roofing Products: Asphalt Is Tops, But Metal Grows in Popularity. On average, a home's roof covers about 60% of the house exterior, making it a significant investment that has both practical—protecting the house against rain, snow, and the elements—and aesthetic implications. Asphalt is the top-ranking roofing material in the U.S.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Roof Leak Detection. At first, we have to do an initial survey on a roof to know whether there have any leaks or not. If your home early has any types of leaks then firstly, check those parts again because this part of the roof can leak again. So, you have to check carefully of your roof.

Housing 52

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2019

While metal roof fasteners may seem like just a minor aspect of a big system—in both cost and size—they are quite literally what holds it all together. In that respect, the fasteners used to attach a metal roof system are a significant part of the roof performance and, in turn, of the whole building.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 12, 2019

OSHA investigated the roofing contractor's jobsite as part of a regional emphasis program meant to reduce workplace hazards.

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Florida OSHA Contractors 100

Construction Equipment

APRIL 19, 2019

Paris officials have vowed to restore Notre Dame Cathedral after fire destroyed the roof and other parts of the historic building, and construction technology will speed the process. According to Trimble, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D laser scanning technology will make it relatively…

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Introduction of Dutch Gable Roof. The Dutch gable roof is also called a gablet that consists at the top of a roof of a small gable. In this type of gable roof, two sloping sides peak at the top center. By the Dutch gable roof, we can get a combination of hip roof and gable roof.

Housing 52

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Construction Specifier

MAY 27, 2020

It is incumbent upon designers, architects, and specifiers to factor in the costs of rising temperatures, and incorporate temperature-lowering cool roofs into their recommendations. Cool roofing and energy use. thermal emittance (the relative ability of the roof surface to radiate absorbed heat). In the 1980s, the U.S.

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Natural Building

MARCH 6, 2021

Not necessarily built into the ground, but it’s earth-covered on the roof and on a couple of sides,” explains Jennifer Rios, the listing agent for a house in Madison, WI. “It’s Because of its earth-covered roof and partially on the sides, it’s very temperate inside. The home has two bedrooms, 1.5

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

Passive, non-mechanical cooling solutions, such as: Roof, wall, and pavement materials which reflect a greater portion of solar radiation than traditional materials (highly reflective surfaces). Expanded vegetated areas and tree canopies (shading, green roofs/walls, and permeable/pervious surfaces). percent by 2100. percent by 2100.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2021

This Slovenian rammed earth house, topped by a green roof, was conceived by three architects as part of a competition. The lifted roof takes shape as a green canopy, blending the rammed earth house with the surrounding forest and protecting the rammed earth walls from water damage. Solar panels are facing south on the roof.

Housing 52

Housing Green Design 52

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The envelope entails any part of your building structure that keeps outside elements from coming inside when closed. This includes your roof, EIFS, windows, doors, walls, and even floors which can leak and make your HVAC work harder, or worse let water in to damage your structure and/or office equipment, or cause harmful microbial growth.

Life Cycle 62

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Scope 4: A Story Worth Telling Focusing solely on emissions generation only covers one part of a company’s good environmental stewardship. Roofing materials. This year, the European Union finalized its corporate social responsibility reporting directive for listed companies, with rules being phased in over the next year.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2022

What Is Roof Overhangs? The distance between the house’s siding and the roof determines how much of an overhang there is on the roof. Although overhangs on slate roofs are typically longer than those on other roofs, almost all buildings have some roof overhang. Types of Gable Roof.

Housing 52

Housing Design Residential Architecture 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Among the many energy drains, heating and air conditioning are two of the most resource-intensive activities that will test the performance of a building’s envelope (roof, walls, and windows). Polyiso can be used in wall assemblies, roofing systems, and below-grade applications to create a well-insulated building envelope.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 2, 2023

Supporting modern construction goals, sustainable attributes, and outcomes are now part of this evaluation and specification process. The post The benefits of using architectural zinc in roofing and wall claddings appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

The landscape will become a seamless part of the public and private realms through a series of pedestrian connections, interior courtyards, and a large-scale roof deck. The eight-acre campus will feature nearly 400,000-sf of space spread across three buildings in the Spring District neighborhood.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

When built, designed and maintained properly, green roofs have many more advantages than disadvantages. The creation of green roofs in cities can mitigate some serious problems. The use of green roofs in cities can moderate the heat island effect, especially during the day. Image © Hiroyuki Oki. Image © Sergio Grazia.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 19, 2021

What Is Mansard Roof? Generally, this mansard roof is also known as a French roof or curb roof, which is a combined form of hip and gambrel roof. Mansard roof is not completely familiar with the gambrel, which is a modified form of a gable roof, but it unlikes gable roof. lakhs to 15 lakhs.

Concrete 52

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

The 370,000 sq ft building will also include co-working spaces, café, cinema and gym, and upper floor sky lounge amenity spaces, winter gardens and external roof terrace areas. Chairman and founder of Olympian Homes Mark Slatter said: “We are very pleased to have agreed this part of the planning with Tower Hamlets.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 23, 2023

As part of a multiyear effort, Rebuilding Together and Lowe's will partner to improve housing and health resources for underserved communities through a number of building initiatives, including six multi-home rebuilds in Miami, Richmond, Va., San Jose, Calif., Nashville, Tenn., Dayton, Ohio, and Upper Ringwood, N.J.,

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Top Roofing Companies in USA. Here, list of top roofing companies in the us are as follows. Nations Roof. Baker Roofing Co. Able Roof/ Mr. Roof. Empire Roofing. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal. Centimark Corporation is one of the most popular and well-known roofing companies in the USA.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Protecting you from the elements, the humble roof doesn’t really get all of the credit that it deserves, but there are many iconic landmarks all over the world that are renowned for their roofing. Multicolored tile, sweeping curves and more than its fair share of dragons, the Thean Hou Temple roof is a veritable visual feast.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

VINCI is main contractor on the building which forms part of the £350m Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme that is transforming the town centre. The company will also utilise its internal offsite manufacturing team to provide a modularised roof top plant room among other modular items including risers.

Office 69

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Known as pallozas , the round huts are made of stone and topped with a teardrop-shaped roof of rye straw. “Every year we spend from 2,000 to 3,000 euros to repair the most damaged part of the roof. Some owners ended up installing a metal roof sheet; no one likes the solution, but it’s a more affordable choice.

Travel 98

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Among the suggestions were rooftop solar energy systems and cool roofs, which could be encouraged by policies from local governments, said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. The talks also seek to offer the assistance of the federal government for disaster recovery, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy projects in cities and states.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a building material commonly used in both insulation and roofing applications. lb/cf) density, the second is closed cell insulation, commonly offered at 32-kg/m 3 (2-lb/cf) density, and the third is roofing spf, commonly sourced at 40- to 56-kg/m 3 (2.5- lb/cf) density. Blowing agents explained.

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