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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. Some are going down the path of hydrogen and other renewable sources.

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery was installed, ensuring air renewal every 3 hours without losing heat. This is a crucial element of a PassivHaus building, as it maintains extremely low heat demand and high levels of air renewal to ensure good indoor air quality.

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Roads Review: Decarbonising the sector

Roads Online

Some of the measures that have been implemented across the project include ensuring 100 per cent renewable electricity is used during construction, supplementing concrete with low carbon recycled materials, and committing to net zero emissions in the operation and maintenance of North East Link. To read the magazine, click here.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

These unique, modular plants, built together and within 100 per cent ISO-certified sea containers, offer significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, energy savings, and mobility. The Lintec CSD2500Bs Double Screen Drum Technology also offers considerable energy savings.

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. In this article, we will learn how sustainable masonry lowers construction expenses over time, the best materials and techniques to use, and why accurate masonry estimation plays a crucial role in budgeting for eco-friendly projects.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

The post 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Operational costs increase because construction remains among the biggest energy-consuming industries worldwide.

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

ENR Construction

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 billion renewable energy project approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission in 2023, but construction has not yet begun on it. Please tell us why.

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