How to Insulate External Walls

How to Insulate External Walls

Brief  If you want to cut your energy bills, improve your home’s eco credentials and give its kerb appeal a boost, then an external wall insulation system could be for you.   Insight The benefits of external wall insulation systems are numerous, so it...
How to Chosse Roof Materials before Building

How to Chosse Roof Materials before Building

Brief We have you if you will heed our advice and assess other alternatives. Considering The Spruce’s yardstick for choosing roofing materials like appearance, longevity, and structural issues, we have curated a list of 15 roofing materials you should intently...
Study Shows Prefabrication Reduces Site Hazards By 20%

Study Shows Prefabrication Reduces Site Hazards By 20%

Brief  A study of two timber frame building systems has shown, perhaps unsurprisingly, that the less activity done on site, the lower the risk of an accident on site.   Insight The study, commissioned by Stewart Milne Group for the Advanced Industrialised Methods...
Precast Holds Great But Mostly Hidden Potential

Precast Holds Great But Mostly Hidden Potential

Brief  The ability to install precast concrete quickly while ensuring quality control contributes to a strong business case for the material, but its “hidden nature” prevents it from being top-of-mind among engineers, writes Craig Yeack. However, a strong...
Robot Sniffs out Tunnels to Ensure Worker Safety

Robot Sniffs out Tunnels to Ensure Worker Safety

Brief  A prototype robot outfitted with cameras, sensors and communication antennas can check the atmosphere in tunnels and help determine whether they’re safe for human workers. Webuild’s remote-controlled robot was recently used on the Italian side of...
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