Commercial Overhead Doors: When to Repair, Retrofit or Replace

Most facility managers do not think about an overhead door until it stops moving. A stuck dock door holds up receiving, a sagging service door lets heat out all winter, and a door that will not close at night is a security problem the insurance carrier will care about. The good news is that most […] <p>The post Commercial Overhead Doors: When to Repair, Retrofit or Replace first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

What Contractors Should Check Before a Bidet Seat Retrofit

Swapping in a heated toilet seat seems easy enough on paper. In practice, it rarely is. The unit you pick can change the electrical and plumbing scope, and even if the toilet stays put, there may not be enough clearance behind the bowl. A 2025 Market.us report estimated that bidet seats represented 46.5% of the […] <p>The post What Contractors Should Check Before a Bidet Seat Retrofit first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

RED Group to finish Ardmore’s £50m Holborn office retrofit

The group will take on construction management for the 105,000 sq ft redevelopment of 5 Chancery Lane, following the collapse of previous contractor Ardmore. The post RED Group to finish Ardmore’s £50m Holborn office retrofit appeared first on Property Week.

Red replaces collapsed Ardmore on £50m London office retrofit

Red Group has been appointed to complete a £50m office redevelopment in central London, following the collapse of previous main contractor Ardmore Construction. Developer LS Estates appointed Red's London division as construction manager on the 5 Chancery Lane scheme, which is scheduled for completion in… The post Red replaces collapsed Ardmore on £50m London office retrofit appeared first on Construction News.

Insulation scandal among worst government failures, says PAC chair

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has said a retrofit scheme that left thousands of homes with defective insulation is among the “most shocking failures” by government in his time as chair of parliament’s spending watchdog. In his public accounts committee (PAC) annual report published on Wednesday (14… The post Insulation scandal among worst government failures, says PAC chair appeared first on Construction News.

RICS - Matrics Glasgow - The cost of sustainability 02062023

This session will review the commercial aspects of Passivhaus / Net Zero Carbon and SFT LEIP funding (and how they are linked). It will also touch on Whole Life Appraisal / Life Cycle Costing in the context of the other subject matter, along with how the recently published Scottish Construction Accord and the nature of collaboration are significant in this regard.

RICS - The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd Edition Consultation, 17032023

The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is set to become the world-leading standard for carbon measurement in the built environment. Widely used by professionals across the UK, and internationally, the second edition will establish a global benchmark for consistent carbon measurement at all project stages. The RICS is currently consulting on the second edition and is seeking feedback from those involved in all phases of construction projects.

nla - Retrofit on the Strand, 21022023

Marion Baeli, partner of PDP London and member of the NLA Zero Carbon Expert Panel, gives a tour of the practice’s latest retrofit at Eighty Strand

The B1M - Before and After: Buildings Reinvented, 27022019

In an effort to retain heritage, reduce waste and overcome the challenge of finding sites in urban areas, architects, engineers and developers are breathing new life into existing structures and the communities around them

The B1M - Creating the World's First Carbon Neutral Capital, 23012019

Copenhagen has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. This is how they plan to achieve their goal

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Beauxhaus

Beauxhaus is a B2B marketing agency helping architecture, engineering, construction and built-environment organisations turn specialist expertise into influence. We combine strategic thinking with clear, credible communications to help technical and professional audiences understand what makes your business distinctive. Our services include marketing strategy, positioning, website strategy and copywriting, SEO, content, LinkedIn thought leadership, video editing and podcast production. We have experience across sustainable housing, education, data centres, pharmaceutical and laboratory environments, healthcare design, modern methods of construction, P-DfMA, industrialised construction, self-build and women in construction.

Beauxhaus

Beauxhaus is a B2B marketing agency helping architecture, engineering, construction and built-environment organisations turn specialist expertise into influence. We combine strategic thinking with clear, credible communications to help technical and professional audiences understand what makes your business distinctive. Our services include marketing strategy, positioning, website strategy and copywriting, SEO, content, LinkedIn thought leadership, video editing and podcast production. We have experience across sustainable housing, education, data centres, pharmaceutical and laboratory environments, healthcare design, modern methods of construction, P-DfMA, industrialised construction, self-build and women in construction.

ALDStone

ALDStone is a leader in flooring underlay. Offers an affordable flooring system which facilitates construction decarbonisation by the reuse of many types of flooring. These include flooring materials made of stone, ceramic, carpet, vinyl and wood. In addition, surfaces such as laminate flooring are amongst numerous materials which are compatible for use with our product. We span the globe serving customers, from Europe to Japan & beyond ALDStone is committed to bringing transformation to the built environment sector by enabling other businesses to become fully circular. Together, we can meet mutual business, economic and environmental targets & benefits whilst closing the loop for the flooring sector. We work towards building long-term relationships with business and the government

ALDStone

ALDStone is a leader in flooring underlay. Offers an affordable flooring system which facilitates construction decarbonisation by the reuse of many types of flooring. These include flooring materials made of stone, ceramic, carpet, vinyl and wood. In addition, surfaces such as laminate flooring are amongst numerous materials which are compatible for use with our product. We span the globe serving customers, from Europe to Japan & beyond ALDStone is committed to bringing transformation to the built environment sector by enabling other businesses to become fully circular. Together, we can meet mutual business, economic and environmental targets & benefits whilst closing the loop for the flooring sector. We work towards building long-term relationships with business and the government