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What to look for in a pre dry wall meeting ? 🏡 During a pre-drywall meeting in new construction homes, you’ll want to inspect the structural components, electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC systems, and insulation. Look for any defects or deviations from the building plans. It’s also an opportunity to discuss any customization or changes you might want before the drywall is installed, as it becomes more difficult and expensive to make changes once the drywall is up.

Before your new construction reaches the drywall stage, a pre-drywall inspection is crucial to ensure everything is built correctly from the ground up. It allows you to identify potential issues with framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems before they are concealed, saving you costly repairs in the future. Be proactive and protect your investment with this essential step in the building process. #NewConstructionTips #PreDrywallInspection #ProtectYourInvestment #HomeBuilding #RealEstateAdvisor #YourRealEstateExperts

Fire protection specialists will address the importance of fire testing protective solutions for repurposed concrete next month at The Concrete Expo UK during UK Construction Week. Speakers at the event will discuss: 🌿 Sustainability benefits of reusing concrete while ensuring fire safety compliance 🧠 Insights on fire protection for load-bearing concrete structures 🏢 The necessity of additional fire protection for repurposed concrete frames, particularly for building’s that have changed what they are used for This will be a great way for our industry to look at the sustainability benefits of reusing concrete, but also take a deeper look at building safety while providing insights into the latest industry innovations.  If you’re at UK Construction Week in May, let us know and let’s have a chat! 💬 #firesafety #ukconstructionweek #buildspace

Turn up the heat! 🔥 In construction, safety isn’t just a box to check — it’s a top priority. Our fire-rated access doors are built to withstand extreme heat while meeting diverse building codes. Perfect for fire-prone areas like mechanical rooms, electrical closets, stairwells, and utility spaces. Don’t get burned — ask us about our fire-rated solutions today!

Venting attics after raising the thermal boundary is the biggest mistake in home insulation. This approach is akin to finishing your living room and then opening all the windows! A deeper understanding of construction science is needed among spray foam contractors.

Farewell Friday: 👋 Part two of this 2-piece modular FireLoc© 2-hour fire-rated building installation. Modular construction happens consecutively while you prepare the site, so installation takes 1-2 days after arrival to minimize disruption to your location. Our unique capabilities allow you to have a fully functioning, fully CUSTOM building almost instantly. The building was completely fabricated at our facility, fully wired with all HVAC, fire suppression, and other specialized options, and was shipped in 2-parts to the customer in Michigan. Our installation and logistic/transportation teams are always here to help as part of your project. Just let us know what you need. Don't you just love when a plan comes together? It's a very satisfying process. #ModularConstruction #CodeCompliantBuildings #NFPA #OSHA #EPA #AutomotiveIndustry #OffSiteConstruction #FireLoc #TwoHourFireRatedBuilding #ChemicalStorageBuilding #craneprofessionals #perfectplacement #installation #turnkey #transportation

How do you replace the water distribution system in a 100-year-old prominent building? That was the challenge for contractors CAPRI MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED who took on replacing and updating the domestic services at the prestigious Strand Palace. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02QdNlQ0

Carpentry services represented largest construction sub sector in terms of entries (+7758) and exits (-7264) followed by house construction (+7870) (-6951) and then electrical services (+6403) (-5304). Other construction services (361), house construction (320) and landscape services (218) saw the largest growth in business exits in the last five years. Industries with the most exits compared to entries included bricklaying services (-117), machinery and operator hire (-48), road and bridge construction (+13). The industry saw a 16% increase in exit rate between 2021 and 2023 with landscape services experiencing the largest increase in exit rates at (+53%) followed by air conditioning and heating services (+38%) followed by glazing services (+30%).

Our SuperSTOPPER Circular is a fire, smoke and acoustic rated mixed service system that prevents air leakage and is resistant to seismic movement. 🔥 It is approved for electrical, plumbing, HVAC&R, and active fire type services in walls, floors, and ceilings. Tested to AS1530.4:2014, the SuperSTOPPER Circular can achieve FRL’s of up to 240 minutes! In fact, the 'before' image shows a 150 mm SuperSTOPPER Circular (with pair coils, power cables and CAT6 cables) going through a FyreBATT installed onto a Speed panel. The 'after' image is the same SuperSTOPPER Circular after the test has commenced. The system achieved an FRL of -/240/120. For more information on the SuperSTOPPER, click here: https://hubs.li/Q02v-dL50 #firesafety #protection #fireprevention #lifesafety #passive #fire #construction #building

Cutting egress windows in a basement can significantly enhance both the safety and livability of the space. These windows provide an emergency exit route, increasing the safety of occupants in case of fires or other emergencies. Additionally, they allow natural light to enter, making the basement more inviting and habitable. The process involves careful planning and execution, including digging window wells, cutting through concrete, and installing proper supports to maintain structural integrity. It’s crucial to follow local building codes and safety guidelines during insulation to ensure the windows function as intended, and do not compromise the building's safety.