What Does Structural Warranty Cover?The term “structural warrantyâ€� gets thrown around a lot these days, and many see it as an essential form of insurance for both general builds and self-build projects. But what does it actually cover? To keep it brief to start with, a structural warranty contains insurance cover for the structure of your property. It sounds simple, but…
Construction and Building Professionals Now Have New Tool to Accurately CROSSWALK Real-Time Standards, Classifications for Greater Accuracy, EfficiencyCSI Unveils Revolutionary API, CROSSWALKSM to Boost Productivity for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Owners in Each Stage of
Project and Building Life Cycles
Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have t…
CSI Unveils Revolutionary API, CROSSWALKSM to Boost Productivity for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Owners in Each Stage of Project and Building Life Cycles Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have the digital productivity and accuracy tool that brings greater levels of efficiency to each stage of the project and building life cycle. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), a national association dedicated to improving the communication of construction information, today unveils CROSSWALK (www.crosswalk.biz). CROSSWALK augments the design and construction process by enabling construction technology platforms to connect through an Application Programming Interface (API). This API connects to and curates versions of CSI’s MasterFormat®, Uniformat®, and OmniClass® construction information classifications and standards that span decades. Designed to be used …
New fire safety guidance for trussed rafter ceiling constructions
New ceiling construction details have been published which show fully tested solutions for fire safety in new homes with trussed rafter roofs.
The new TRA guidance provides builders with design options to meet the fire resistance requirements for trussed rafter ceiling constructions in individual homes. When followed…
Getting the Best Boiler Installation in Edinburgh
For most homes in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, a boiler is a very important device. It is used to supply hot water which is needed for different activities that can include bathing, cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. It is most expedient to have during the cold winter days. You can read up about the city of Edinburgh here.
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Aggregate Industries Achieves International Sustainability Certification at its Super QuarryLeading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries has achieved international recognition from the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC), receiving a Gold Certificate, the highest standard for supply of aggregates, at Glensanda, the largest granite quarry in Europe, making the company t…
The Key Principles of Foundation Waterproofing
When you think of renovating or building a house, waterproofing might not be high up on your agenda.
But stop for a minute and consider that waterproofing is like a building’s envelope. It wraps around it, keeping it dry and forming a protective layer that prevents mould, cracks, structural damage and peeling walls. Suddenly the topic…
NEW LETTINGS FOR LIVERPOOL WATERS AT KING EDWARD TRIANGLEPeel L&P’s Liverpool Waters has welcomed two new customers to its King Edward Triangle site, demonstrating the versatility of the space available with recreational axe-throwing business, Hatchet Harry’s, and car hire service, Easirent recently moving into the city centre location.
For Hatchet Harry’s, this spac…
Get a Pipeline Leak Repair Company to Prevent Downtime
If you have a pipeline with a lot of issues, stopping your operations just to fix the problems can be costly. You might have to suspend work for some time until the leaks or clogs are repaired. As a result, money is going down the drain while the services are indefinitely suspended.
Fortunately, lots of companies can offer you repair…
Aggregate Industries Achieves International Certification in Health and Safety13 July 2020
Leading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries has achieved international certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI), receiving the ISO 45001 Standard in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, after demonstrating its company-wide commitment to…