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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application.

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Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

Construction Dive

Permission granted by FLOR Projects Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. When that happened, we saw conversions from steel roof systems to wood roof systems. Mass timber is a viable building system, and it will take market share of steel and concrete. Mass timber does too.

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Caterpillar: Master productivity

Roads Online

The new technology machine with electro over hydraulic (EH) joysticks has proven to reduce operator fatigue, allowing easier multi-function work compared to traditional lever controlled hydraulic systems. A very basic system compared to today’s digital computing systems that include high-powered electronic control modules.

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Wildfire-resistant roofing: Insights from a firefighter-turned-expert

Construction Specifier

Four types of roofing materials side-by-side: solar panels, metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tiles. Leveraging his experience as a firefighter, Keeler described the common vulnerabilities in roofing materials that lead to home ignition during wildfires. Aluminum would be the primary roof covering which is a factor.

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof. The floor, wall, and roof details were designed to create a continuous, thermal bridge-free envelope. A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery was installed, ensuring air renewal every 3 hours without losing heat.

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High-Risk, High-Reward: Benefits of Proactive Building Maintenance

CCR Magazine

The thing is, most people dont think about maintenance until something goes wronga pipe bursts, the elevator quits, or the HVAC system turns into a glorified fan. This article is for youthe savvy property owner or manager who knows theres a better way to do things. So, if youre tired of the fix it when its broken routine, stick around.

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Real Estate in Focus: 2025 Trends to Watch

CCR Magazine

In this article, we will discuss the latest trends that will be shaping the real estate market in the new year. Technologies like solar panels and geothermal systems are also being adopted widely. These include installing rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient HVAC, and green roofing.