UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Design Renewable Energy Systems 52

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14 th century according to howstuffworks.com. You may be familiar with wainscoting used often in residential homes, but is it right for your business setting when you consider remodeling or building new? 800-WOLGAST.

Building Controls 127

Building Controls Building Materials Building Design Cost Control 127

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Permits Quality Control Cost Control 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 10, 2025

Now entering its third term, the four-year agreement will see TfW using Sypro’s contract management software – a project oversight and collaboration hub designed to streamline contract management in real time – in support of its National Delivery Plan.

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Project Management Consulting Project Management Public Works Risk Management 167

Build LLC Blog

MAY 16, 2023

KUGGEN, photo by Tord-Rikard Soderstrom Back in 2014, BUILD met with Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh at his Stockholm headquarters to discuss his impressive roster of forward-thinking public and commercial designs. We hope you enjoy this interview from our archives.

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Architecture Building Controls Public Works Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:14 About 8% of Maine residents ages 18 to 64 live with a mobility disability that significantly affects their daily activities, according to supportive housing provider 3i Housing of Maine (3i HoME).

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Building Controls Flooring Systems Quality Control Building Design 264

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The McLaren scheme has been designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects and has been refined through lengthy discussions with the city council’s planning, urban design and conservation officers. “The previous building had long since fallen into disrepair and ceased to do justice to the location.

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Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 284

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mainmarks JOG computer-controlled, multipoint injection system is helping to re-level entire structures across several industries. JOG Computer Controlled Grouting is a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled, multipoint injection system. This helps to minimise any new stresses on the building or asset. Images: Mainmark.

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Structural Systems Lifts Building Controls Material Handling 103

Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

The firm has invested in the new 137,000 sq ft Horizon factory in Braintree banking on the flexibility its system offers building designers over box-like volumetric designs. “Our MMC products are designed to be easily integrated into existing projects, helping to streamline traditional residential construction.”

Building Automation 274

Building Automation Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 274

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration. .”

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Building Products Distribution Controls Manufacturing Building Controls Construction Equipment 264

Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

The 116 winning consultants have been confirmed for a country-wide £30m framework to help support new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes.

Project Management Consulting 261

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Quality Control Building Controls 261

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Administrators from FRP Advisory are now in control of the £43m turnover business. Howard Russell works across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors. Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction has gone into administration. with 31 staff working at the company.

Building Controls 313

Building Controls Building Design Contracts 313

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance. Milwaukie, Ore.)

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards.

Building Standards 264

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 264

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The lift plan failed to stipulate how the individual SIPs were to be safely lifted and failed to consider proximity hazards or how the SIPs would be adequately controlled during the lifting operation. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

Lifts 261

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 261

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

Mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has secured a deal worth more than £2.5m The Birmingham-based company is to design and build the mechanical services for all 97 apartments and communal spaces at Thames View House on Felix Road in Walton-on-Thames.

Fire Protection System Installation 261

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Commissioning Energy Efficiency 261

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Early Contractor Involvement is a mandatory component in any real property owner process designed to ensure consistent delivery of quaility repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time and on-budget. The issues associated with Traditional Construction * Project Delivery (DB, DBB, CMAR…) are clear.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Sustainability Property Management Cost Control 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This was a massive undertaking, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside PC Construction to achieve WSSC Water’s vision and design this incredible facility.” We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Connect with us at pcconstruction.com.

Facility Management 262

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Green Building Energy Efficiency 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

We saw a real efficiency in building the modules on a remote site at the airport, while, at the same time, working on the needed foundation and utility relocation works at the concourse. Design started in April 2022 and underground utility enabling work began in November 2023. The module concept meets these requirements. wsp.com

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

Quality Control 264

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 264

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

This follows its successful delivery of the scheme and detailed design phases. A rendition of how the new building will look. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132. Radiation shielding integrated into the building design.

Contracts 80

Contracts Building Controls Building Design Flooring Systems 80

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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Building Codes Site Planning Modular Construction Prefabrication 290

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment.

Quality Control 263

Quality Control Building Controls Project Management Building Automation 263

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. That’s one issue that a new partnership between a prefab panel company, B.PUBLIC Prefab , and a design firm, Hereabout Home , aims to solve. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

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Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has been confirmed as the main delivery partner a central Birmingham 550-flats build-to-rent scheme. Designed by architect Darling Associate, the phased project will consist of a landmark 26-storey block with associated mid-rises of around nine-storeys and a dozen three-storey town houses.

Controls Manufacturing 246

Controls Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Controls Building Design 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”

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Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Administrators from FRP Advisory took control of the business in May. Howard Russell worked across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors. More than 200 suppliers and subcontractors were owed £4.6m when Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction went into administration.

Cost Control 246

Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials Building Design 246

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 31, 2025

When it comes to heating and cooling in small commercial building additions, remodels, or IT/server rooms, traditional central HVAC systems often fall short. This is particularly true for IT rooms, where consistent and precise temperature control is critical to protecting sensitive equipment and ensuring business continuity.

HVAC System Installation 78

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Building Controls 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. That high degree of factory completion helps ensure cost and quality control, Weiss says.

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Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Ivory Prize is one of the longest standing and most prestigious awards of its kind in the United States, culminating in $300,000 of grants to winners in three categories: Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform. Foyer is designed to be the entryway to homeownership for the next generation of first time homebuyers.

Building Materials Manufacturing 299

Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Permits Building Automation 299

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. PCiRoads was equipped with Brokk remote-control demolition robots for the concrete removal but needed an efficient solution to shape new concrete on the tunnels floor.

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Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks. The project will build an arch bridge to elevate McKinley Street over the BNSF railroad tracks and Arlington Channel.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Quality Control Building Controls Building Design 264

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The article by Antoine Habellion and Steven Gaynor delves into fireblocking requirements for ventilated facade assemblies, which have created challenges for designers who must balance fire safety with thermal performance. Individual articles are nominated by the magazine’s editorial staff and judged by its editorial advisory board.

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Building Codes Building Controls Building Materials Construction Management 109

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 14, 2023

The guide, designed for C-Suite and business leaders, provides foundational building blocks and central concepts of a digital twin system. The guide discusses five use cases of varying maturity levels with examples of how designers can use the architecture in practice.

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Architecture Foundation Systems Government Works Controls Manufacturing 245