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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. With rising material costs, labor shortages, and stricter regulations, poor planning can lead to major delays and losses. Budget forecasting: Estimating all costs, from materials to labor, to avoid surprise expenses later.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. A McKinsey & Company report forecasts 10 percent annual data center growth until 2030; some believe this is conservative.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Rising prices for materials, shortages of workers, and unpredictable market conditions make this even harder. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials. These tools ensure precise financial planning, enhancing profitability.

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Why External Wall Insulation UK Homes Need Graphite EPS in 2025

UK Construction Blog

Energy bills in Britain have doubled in just four years, and the government’s 2030 net-zero milestones are forcing homeowners to rethink how they heat—and insulate—their properties. Lower material usage and labour time , cutting overall project cost.

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Read About the US Single Family Home and US Assembly Plant Construction

Construction Daily News

America imports a lot of lumber from Canada, the principal raw material for home construction. It aims to handle 650 planes yearly by 2030. By 2030, the facility is expected to grow to 650 aircraft per year. Trump plans to levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican goods. economist Nancy Vanden Houten.

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Construction and ‘big data’

Roads Online

Material provided by Bluebeam The rise of big data in construction and beyond Most are familiar by now with how modern industry is awash with new technologies and sophisticated information-gathering devices, which are transforming the way we all work: the Internet of Things, the cloud, artificial intelligence and increasingly, big data.

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State of the Construction Industry: September Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). 19 Mayors Pledge to Make All New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030.