UK Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Adopting green cooling technologies is not only sensible but necessary for the nation.

Green Building

Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2025

New Terminal 6 will be built next to the existing Terminal 5 in two phases The team said Heathrow West is targeting BREEAM Excellent for both construction and operations, with plans to restore the local river, introduce green buffers, and enhance active travel links.

Government Works

UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

The post Future Proofing Commercial Builds: Choosing Durable, Compliant Materials appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the UK, building regulations are becoming increasingly stringent in recent years, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and fire safety.

Building Materials

Contractors Liability Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Environmental and Green Building Standards Boston makes sure you follow green building rules, which might mean getting permits and doing things in an eco-friendly way. Massachusetts likes green ideas, too, but it’s not as strict as Boston when it comes to making buildings energy-efficient.

Permits

Roads Online

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Their latest trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100 per cent electric truck mixer is reflecting this push. The SANY eMixer was the first ADR (Australian Design Rules) approved 8×4 rigid chassis in Australia to be fully electric powered, using CCS2 DC charginginfrastructure.

Construction Machinery

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2025

Keep reading to learn the key challenges you’ll face and how to handle them before they disrupt your build. Working with a professional company like The Little Green Energy Company , which brings experienced installers and proven coordination processes, helps ensure the solar installation fits seamlessly into the wider build schedule.

Roofing Systems

Buildern

AUGUST 6, 2025

More owners are looking for contractors with specific expertise in areas like green construction and smart homes. Clients, vendors, and subcontractors need updates, approvals, and quick responses. You might lose track of client approvals or miss an important delivery deadline. For example, in the U.S.,

Project Management

Buildern

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Construction loans are important for funding building projects but the approach may differ depending on the borrower. Business Construction Loans A construction loan is a short-term loan to cover the cost of building or renovating a home. Similarly, they are helpful tools in helping to manage cash flow and financing big projects.

Project Management Consulting

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. In addition, the project targeted LEED Gold certification to qualify for the city of Seattles Priority Green expedited program. It achieved 52.4

Energy Efficiency

For Construction Pros

JULY 30, 2025

Chad Baumer Photography - provided by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute As sustainability becomes a central driver in construction, environmental product declarations (EPDs) are emerging as powerful tools for the entire building value chain. Producers with EPDs gain access to these high-value opportunities.

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. The red and green areas represent the field-installed portions of the joint before and after the panel is installed, respectively. Wall panels with shiplap joints may also require installation in a particular order on the building.

Prefabrication

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Simply put, a kit home is a home or building delivered as a package of pre-cut, pre-engineered materials and components. What Exactly Are Kit Homes?

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces.

Architecture

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 11, 2025

One firm learned the hard way when a site team approved a last-minute material swap to speed up a timeline. The team didn’t know the financial implications — they were focused on the build, not the books. It’s about building a team that understands the money trail, not just the construction schedule. It warns you.

Risk Management

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In non-emergency situations, the Secretary of State’s approval may be required before the direction can be formally confirmed. Without an Article 4 Direction, this change wouldn’t require planning permission, but with one active, you must submit a planning application and receive approval before proceeding with the conversion.

Building Permits

Vin Civilworld

AUGUST 12, 2025

Flow table test apparatus showcasing the metal cone mold, tamping rod, and handling features, essential for measuring the workability of concrete.

Quality Control

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many cities already struggle with limited green spaces and zoning restrictions for new recreational projects. He represents developers, individual property owners, businesses and municipalities on issues related to developmental approvals, permitting and zoning for multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Land Use Regulations

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. Over-Structure Extensions build on top of existing single-storey structures like garages.

Budgeting

Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Required from Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention.

Building Permits

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. The acoustic limitations at Kenilworth Road also affect the matchday atmosphere that drives team performance.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

Designs by architect Gensler for the latest phase of the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, South Cambridgeshire have been approved by planners The latest development will provide two purpose-built life sciences buildings over 200,000 sq ft at the campus which aims to become a a global centre for genomics, biodata, health data and data science.

Green Building

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Behind the Build Creating a sensory experience that is beautiful and ornate. Schimenti coordinated ten agency inspections, including approvals from the FDNY, and successfully secured a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) on the first attempt. Printemps redefines what it means to shop, dine, and explore. </p>

Painting/finishing

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The selected firms are approved to compete for the orders that are part of the program. Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu.

Fire Protection System Installation

Rapport3

JANUARY 30, 2025

Key reforms include: Easing restrictions on building in key areas to accelerate commercial and residential projects. Speeding up approval processes for significant developments and cutting delays hinder growth. It tracks approvals and keeps compliance records. This way, firms can stay ahead of quick planning changes.

Infrastructure Development

The Construction Index

JUNE 30, 2025

metres, using its BG30 rigs operating in continuous flight auger (CFA) mode, penetrating the dense Lambeth and Thanet Sand strata to support a new maintenance building. Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator 1 day Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator are to be made, under new leadership and with extra staff.

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

In this complete guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about recycled paper insulation – from its manufacturing process and thermal performance to installation methods, costs, and UK building regulations. What is Recycled Paper Insulation?

Fire Protection System Installation

ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

Rendering by Foster + Partners; courtesy Citadel July 16, 2025 Miami’s newest planned supertall tower has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to top out at 1,049 ft, the maximum height allowed for buildings in the city. Located on a 2.5-acre acre site at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, the planned 1.7-million-sq-ft

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. The proposed buildings will have a traditional brick façade, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area, with aluminium windows and Juliet balconies.

Construction Equipment

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Trump Issues Many Construction-related Executive Orders Original Source: Trump signs raft of executive orders affecting US construction Within hours of taking office, Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders that will impact the building industry. As of Friday, the LA County wildfires had burned over 40,000 acres and killed 25 people.

Building Performance Measurement

ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

The 13-member MFDA board unanimously approved the settlement, which reduces the risk of unknown legal costs and the delays that would result from litigation, MFDA said in a statement. It is also the first green finance initiative in the U.S. The alliance had made a claim over the rebar coating and other matters.

Cost Control

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. It was founded in 1984 by Michael Ellis and listed on the alternative investment market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange in 2016. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Photo courtesy of Barton Malow July 10, 2025 A project to build a 20-story hospital tower on the Henry Ford Health campus in Detroit has marked a worldwide first with placement of four W14x1000 steel columns installed at the bracing core at the base of the tower portion of the hospital.

Steel Fabrication

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

The project will deliver five new warehouse and industrial units ranging in size from 3,229 sq ft to 4,606 sq ft, following planning approval from North West Leicestershire District Council. Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The National Centre for Child Health Technology Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Ruth Brown added: “Sheffield Children’s has come a long way since caring for 29 patients in 1876 – our first year and from one building. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Health Regulations

ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

The 13-member MFDA board unanimously approved the settlement, which reduces the risk of unknown legal costs and the delays that would result from litigation, MFDA said in a statement. It is also the first green finance initiative in the U.S. The extra payments will come out of a contingency budget.

Cost Control

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31.

Environmental Impact Assessment