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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.

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Preliminary Work Planned for $2.2B Patient Care Tower in Iowa

ENR Construction

Patient Care Tower in Iowa The Iowa Board of Regents approved spending up to $75 million for enabling work including three demolitions. The larger tower is sized to serve the future inpatient tower and the rest of the university campus and hospital system.” MidAmerican Energy also saw its planned $3.9-billion

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

Sections of the project, such as the foundations and the tilt-up walls, were identified as appropriate for specifying the design strength at 56 days. Moreover, the local utility the project is connected to already sources most of its power from renewables. The design called for lighter, whiter concrete for the structure.

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The Value of Kit Homes in the Australian Market

UK Construction Blog

Photo by Dr. Mohammad Hoque Whether it’s adding a deck, incorporating energy-efficient features, or expanding living spaces, kit homes can grow with the owner’s needs. Getting approvals is often the most time-consuming part of the process.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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ENR West Industry News | June 2025: Fast-Tracked LA High School Completed in Four Weeks

ENR Construction

A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. The selected firms are approved to compete for the orders that are part of the program. and design firm Gensler. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S. a component of the $1.95-billion

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Sundt Concrete places the West Building mat foundation and East Building slab on grade. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction “Having Clark Pacific involved in design-assist allowed us to optimize their system to meet the stringent budget requirements,” Stevens says. “It