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Construction’s Two Supply Chain Reality

Construction Daily News

Lisa Park, who builds in both Sebastopol and Healdsburg, saw the divide firsthand: “When luxury demand dropped in Q3 2023, I couldn’t just switch my high-end suppliers to standard projects. “I track luxury jobs differently because everything is custom. Standard jobs use unit pricing. Mixing them up kills your margins.”

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

In 2023 the university established a comprehensive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, aiming to establish a leading position in sustainability education and research. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The first global stocktake in 2023 analyzed countries progress toward these markers and chart solutions moving forward, with subsequent reviews occurring every five years after that. In contrast, others take a regional approach or tackle more specific areas such as HVAC optimization, energy auditing, or solar power.

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Optimizing Garage Door Service: Essential Considerations for Construction Professionals

UK Construction Blog

billion in 2023 while projecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology. Hot Climate Challenges: Binding in track systems can occur due to thermal expansion. through to the year 2029.

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What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Their Next Renovation

UK Construction Blog

Between 2020 and 2023, median spend jumped 60%, from $15,000 to $24,000. So if you’re planning for an energy system upgrade, don’t skip on the smartest investments: energy-efficient systems. These include high-efficiency HVACs, heat-pump water heaters, and smart thermostats that can already cut your energy bill by 20-40%.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.