ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Powered by geothermal and solar energy systems, the Tryba-designed building is targeting LEED Gold, LEED Zero and WELL certifications to reflect the district’s investment in sustainable and future-ready infrastructure, according to a statement from AC Development, the entity behind the Clayworks District.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

Supplied by Marubeni-Komatsu, the new machines follow JN Bentley’s 2024 decision to move away from the Prolec safety system in favour of the Xwatch. The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

DBR opens crafts skills centre 3 hours Conservation construction specialist DBR (London) Limited has opened a training centre to help keep heritage craft skills alive. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

The bottom line result was a pre-tax loss of £17.5m (2024: £23.0m profit) on revenue that was down 3% at £450.9m (2024: £463.5m). These include new industrial, data centre, infrastructure, energy and commercial office orders. Severfield has also incurred testing and remedial cash costs of £19.0m

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

Advantage NRG supplies workers for overhead electrical transmission lines AIM-listed Hercules has acquired Advantage NRG to move into the expanding power and energy sector. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

compared to April 2024. Seven of the twelve categories sold more compared in April 2025 compared to April 2024, with seasonal category landscaping well ahead of the rest, up 13.3%. Total sales revenue in the 12 months from May 2024 to April 2025 was down 2.3% on the previous 12-month period (May 2023 to April 2024).

Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

Green Building

The Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code rbinsacca Sat, 06/03/2023 - 06:00 It’s no secret that homes built to contemporary energy codes are considerably more energy efficient than older homes, especially those built before the turn of the century. The analysis indicated average energy savings of $0.67

Building Code Compliance

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

Renewable Energy Systems

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The International Code Council released a draft of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code for commercial buildings Sept. 6, with public comment through Oct.

Energy Conservation

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 14, 2024

The release of the Labour Party and Conservative Party manifestos this week has sparked much comment from stakeholders on proposals related to infrastructure delivery, planning reform, nuclear energy and more.

Energy Conservation

ENR Construction

JULY 20, 2021

12 for the update of the ICC’s 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code, The International Code Council, the developer of “International” family of model building codes, is accepting code change proposals through Oct.

Energy Conservation

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

ibush Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:16 A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers A recent survey of 250 single-family home builders and remodelers by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) looked at current green building practices and their adoption rates.

Green Building

BD+C

JULY 7, 2021

The International Code Council recently revealed who will make up the committees for the development of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code ( IECC ).

Energy Conservation

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Photo courtesy Chuck Choi A transformative, carbon-conscious conservation of Harvard Universitys Graduate School of Design (GSD) is underway at Gund Hall in Massachusetts. The project focuses on energy efficiency and occupant well-being. percent reduction in energy use. lb) of CO2 emissions per year, which will result in a 22.2

Energy Conservation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The post Sustainable and Stylish: Top Home Design Trends in UK Construction for 2024 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As sustainability continues to shape the future of construction, 2024 is poised to bring a blend of eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge design to the forefront of UK home construction.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Home construction is evolving at a rapid pace, with new technologies, design preferences, and sustainability goals shaping how homes are built in 2024. Here are the top home construction trends homeowners should keep an eye on in 2024. Net-zero homes, which produce as much energy as they consume, are also gaining traction.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Niagara®, a leader in high-performance, water-saving toilets , is honored to announce it received the 2024 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. The 2024 WaterSense Sustained Excellence award marks a highlight for Niagara as the company celebrates 50 years of helping over 4.7 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Sustainability

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

The building will be all-electric, with photovoltaic (PV) panels for sustainable energy harvesting and a green roof for water conservation and natural insulation. The project is anticipating a 2024 groundbreaking once an anchor tenant is determined.

Energy Conservation

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

HVAC Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

The Implications of Each Party’s Pledge for UK Construction Original Source: General Election 2024: What each party promise means for UK construction What have the Conservatives, Labour, and Lib Dems said about construction in their manifestos? PBC Today’s collection covers 2024 election pledges.

Energy Conservation

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation

OmTrak

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Their $52 million project, set to open in 2024, isn’t just a healthcare facility; it’s a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to a greener future. Water Conservation: Healthcare facilities consume significant amounts of water.

Sustainability

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

matching grant from the Department of Energy to develop a hemp fiber nonwoven facility in Tennessee. grant under the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to promote sustainable farming practices and develop raw hemp materials for new building applications. Hempitecture has received an $8.4M </p>

Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2024

In today’s construction news, read about the residential, energy, and utilities sectors, which are the primary focus of Labour’s manifesto, which aims to stimulate the UK’s construction output. This sidelines housing while giving energy construction stakeholders attractive domestic chances. in 2010 to 99.24

Energy Conservation

Plant & Civil Engineer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Liebherr is presenting around 20 machines at the Intermat trade show in Paris from 24 to 27 April 2024 ranging from tower cranes, mobile and crawler cranes to earthmoving machinery and deep foundation machines. On the one hand, it increases the efficiency of processes and therefore helps to conserve valuable resources.

Electrical Systems

Construction Daily News

MARCH 8, 2024

The US construction industry started 2024 on a positive note. The US Construction Outlook for 2024 Original Source: THE 2024 US CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK: TORRID OR TEPID? The US construction industry started 2024 strong in all main sectors. However, residential and certain nonresidential categories may change by 2024.

Building Materials Manufacturing

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota?,” As of January 5, 2024, the IECC path went away. However, since both were included in the same book, “it was a little bit confusing.” </p>

Energy Efficiency

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

Building Materials Manufacturing

Whirlwind Steel

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Building for Life Blog September 5, 2024 by Whirlwind Team Steel Buildings Make a Difference, In a Good Way Steel Buildings Make a Difference, In a Good Way As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration in construction, steel buildings stand out as a leading option.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Ahead of Urban Infrastructure Strategy 2024 (30 th April to 2 nd May, Sydney), Quest Events spoke with Michelle Bisson , Executive Director, Planning & Environment at City of Newcastle , and Sonja Johnson , CEO at RDA Tropical North , to learn more about the role of infrastructure in community liveability.

Infrastructure Development

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Closter, NJ (September 2024) — Swisspacer, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance warm edge spacer bars for insulating glass, has announced the opening of its first North American distribution center in Closter, New Jersey, near New York City.

Building Products Distribution

Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Schoenecker Center was praised for its energy, water, and interior environmental quality green building measures. The Schoenecker Center received 63 USGBC points (60 are needed for LEED Gold) for its many green building methods, including using local building materials, avoiding construction waste, and optimizing energy.

Green Building

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Boosting Energy Efficiency Swisspacer specializes in the production of warm edge spacer bars, which are important components in the manufacturing of insulating glass units (IGUs). This is particularly important as building codes and standards increasingly emphasize sustainability and energy conservation. “Across the U.S.,

Building Products Distribution

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

IFS’ HVAC solution was designed to ensure optimal climate control, energy management, reliability and energy efficiency throughout the premises. The project was completed for use in the 2024-2025 school year. “We are excited to add this beautiful high school gym to our school district.

HVAC System Installation

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Optimizing indoor air quality strategy and energy efficiency are important, but often competing, goals for energy and facility professionals. Conversely, minimizing outdoor air tends to improve energy performance for the same reasons, but the minimum amount must be maintained by code and to protect health of occupants.

Fire Protection Systems

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

Sustainability