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A Complete Guide to Steel Reinforcement in Concrete Construction

The post A Complete Guide to Steel Reinforcement in Concrete Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Concrete is everywhere in construction. It is used for foundations, floors, walls, and many other parts of a building. It is strong and dependable, but it does have one weakness. Concrete handles pressure well, yet it is not as good at dealing with forces that pull or stretch it. This is where steel reinforcement comes […]

Investigating cracks, establishing subsidence – a best practice guide

Hotter, drier summers are increasing the risk of subsidence in susceptible ground conditions. But what is the best way for construction teams to establish this? Adnan Qureshi explains The post Investigating cracks, establishing subsidence – a best practice guide appeared first on Construction Management.

Buying a Van for Your Business: A Practical Guide

The post Buying a Van for Your Business: A Practical Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For many businesses, a van is the single most expensive piece of equipment they will buy. It is also one of the most visible: it carries your tools, your stock and often your name, and it shapes how efficiently your team can work every day. Yet the decision is often made quickly, driven by a […]

Best Screws for Chipboard Flooring: Sizes, Spacing and Fixing Guide

The post Best Screws for Chipboard Flooring: Sizes, Spacing and Fixing Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The best screws for chipboard flooring have four features: For 18mm boards that means 45mm to 50mm screws. For 22mm boards it means 55mm to 60mm screws. Get the length, gauge and spacing right, glue the joints, and a P5 chipboard deck has every chance of staying flat and quiet. This guide covers: The Short […]

NEC Accepted Programmes: a practical guide

When administering projects under NEC forms of contract one of the topics most regularly discussed concerns Accepted Programmes. This excellent article by Claire King of Fenwick Elliott with input from Ankura is written in plain, easy to follow language and is well worth reading.

Construction Health & Safety Officer Career Guide

Career guide for anyone considering a career as a Construction Health & Safety Officer

Can you Guide to the Commonly Used MEP BIM Services