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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high levels of energy efficiency. The project uses a self-adhered (SA) roofing membrane and polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation. What is Passive House?

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Heartland Coca-Cola, GAF Roofing Expand In Kansas

Business Facilities

It’s a major step forward in our journey to be the best bottler in the Coca-Cola system and a long-term partner in the communities we serve.” The company was founded in 2017 by former NBA professional and business leader Junior Bridgeman. To that end, the company has contacted local organizations to offer support.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

On top of that, builders like Aussie Tiny Houses have completed more than 250 projects since 2017. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Non-sewered areas require extra certifications for on-site wastewater treatment systems.

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Big day for Big Carl

The Construction Index

With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment.

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Speller Metcalfe in for Droitwich baths

The Construction Index

The installation of air source heat pumps , comprehensive upgrade works to heating and ventilation systems, plus the installation of solar panels mounted to the roof of the new extension, will all improve energy efficiency.

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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

The Construction Index

Key features of the restoration include the replacement of the roof, with a new steel structure fabricated in-house and topped with natural slate integrated with solar PV tiles. This is expected to generate more than 40,000 kWh of renewable energy a year.

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Morgan Sindall bags £37m Clydach Vale school contract

The Construction Index

Externally, plans include a secure roof terrace at the building’s southern side, with outdoor learning and play areas positioned around the school. The school is designed to achieve net zero emissions in operation, thanks to the building design and solar panels on the roof. EDF reduces Sizewell C stake to 12.5% stake in Sizewell C.