Tag: Whats
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Pipe Relining Explained: What’s Involved in the Process?
When dealing with damaged or aging pipes, traditional pipe replacement can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive. Fortunately, pipe relining offers a modern, cost-effective solution that restores pipes without the need for extensive excavation. At The Relining Company, we specialize in advanced pipe relining techniques to ensure long-lasting results with minimal disruption. If you’ve ever wondered,…
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What’s involved in raising a roof for a loft conversion?
While it might sound like a daunting project, raising a roof for a loft conversion is not as uncommon as you might think – and in some cases it will be the only option for those looking to extend their homes upwards. Loft conversions are one of the most popular projects undertaken by homeowners keen…
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What’s Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast
Megan Tanel, President and CEO, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)Association of Equipment ManufacturersTo assess emerging trends and both current and future concerns of the construction industry, the Equipment Today (ET) team team spoke with experts throughout the industry. In our conversation below, Megan Tanel, president and CEO at Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), offers insights into…
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What’s in the new RAAC Playbook?
RAAC is the reinforced version of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). The lightweight cementitious material is ‘bubbly’ in appearance and typically reinforced by steel bars or mesh to enhance its structural strength. RAAC planks were widely used in construction across the UK from the 1950s until the mid-1990s in roofs, floors and walls of buildings such…
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Diary dates – what’s on in February
Highlights of the CIOB calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Building from the Ground Up 3 February, 12-1pm, online Jonathan Atkinson, technical director, Claire, explains why the ground we build on matters. The session will be introduced by Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability, who will give a brief overview of CIOB’s involvement…
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Gift Guide: What’s On My Personal Wish List
Here’s the thing I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older: the best gifts to give are those the receiver has actually said they’ve wanted. A few weeks ago, my family decided to do something that I was doubtful about, but now I am 100% behind. We each put together our own personal wish lists on Elfster…
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What’s Around the Corner? An Interview with Rita McGrath
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rita McGrath about pivotal changes in business environments. That’s the topic of her latest book Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. I was interested in hearing what an inflection point could be in the construction industry. In the interview, we discuss the…
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Know What’s Under Ground and Make Smarter Planning Decisions
A Finnish experimentation project developed a framework for classifying ground conditions for building and infrastructure construction. It will help anticipate the future cost of foundation laying during the early stages of city planning. The ground conditions of an area can have a substantial effect on the costs and the environmental impacts of constructing buildings and…
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What’s Next in BIM – An Interview With Brett Young of BuildingSP
In this interview, Brett Young talks about the future of BIM in the AEC industry. Brett Young is the CEO and Founder of BuildingSP, Inc. This is the second startup for Brett, having previously founded and managed Modulus Consulting, a BIM consulting firm with multimillion-dollar annual revenues. He has a background in the management of…