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Pros and Cons Of Drylining
It's a common debate whether dry lining walls or wet plastering is better for a given situation. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, since both have pros and cons. The nature of your project will determine which option is best. Is time of the essence, and the budget restricted? Is it a new construction that doesn't need wall insulation, or r
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Building Envelopes – The Key to Sustainable Construction
When designing structures, we must think about the future, and designers have a critical duty within the process of creating sustainable, energy-efficient structures. Proactive thinking is required to ensure that future buildings are completely low-carbon (and, ideally, carbon-neutral). As we move forward, sustainable construction must lead
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A Guide To Creating A Modern Office Space
There was a time when office spaces were filled with soulless cubicles, filing cabinets and stuffy beige boardrooms. Well, thankfully that is a thing of the past! Today’s workers don’t want to spend eight hours a day in these antiquated spaces. They want the office to feel comfortable, homier and more flexible. After all, we spend so m
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Guide To Building Facades & Why They Are Important
Some people think the importance of a building facade is more relevant to old buildings or buildings with a lot of prestige, but today most designers and builders refer to the outside of a building's shell as the facade. This adds to the building's personality and gives it more life. It can make
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Understanding Roofing Systems
During the construction or refurbishment of a property, it is so important that the building envelope is strong and able to protect the property for years to come. This requires a sturdy facade, as well as strong foundational elements like floors, walls, windows, and of course, no building will survive without a strong roof. This is why the roof
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A Guide To SFS Sytems In Construction
Most structural steel solutions used in construction today are constructed using a steel framing system or SFS consisting of mild steel (don’t let the name fool you - mild steel is a material that is immensely strong!). Buildings greatly benefit from its enormous strength, but flexibility is another crucial aspect of steel frame. Another signi
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6 Things You Need To Know About Suspended Ceilings
Though they have been around for decades, suspended ceilings have increased in popularity over the years and tend to be favoured in commercial premises and office settings. This type of ceiling sometimes referred to as a drop ceiling, has stood the test of time and offers a number of great benefits. So if you’re thinking about getting a suspen
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7 Benefits Of An Aluminium Glazing System
There are different benefits for every type of glazing system out there, so when choosing what’s right for your construction project, you have a lot to consider. Whether you’re trying to decide on what materials to use for your windows, doors, facades or any other glazing element for your project, you can’t rush this decision. The good
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5 Ways To Use Internal Partitions In Your Office
Offices have been slowly changing over the last few decades, but particularly since the global pandemic. Nowadays, open-floor plans tend to be the norm, with quiet or private spaces set aside. They are designed this way to encourage communication and collaboration within the workforce. The best way to leverage open floor plans like this is with
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What Is A Building Envelope And Why Is It So Important?
Whether you’re building a new property or renovating an existing one, you might have heard the term building envelope used when talking about the structure. This is an important part of any property and is something that needs to be carefully considered for any building project. But what exactly is a building envelope, and why do you need t
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