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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. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Upgrading to energy-efficient motors can result in substantial energy savings.

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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

Commercial construction is a field that demands efficiency, quality materials, and cutting-edge techniques. This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

Offering updated looks, as well as space savings and energy efficiency, todays sectional doors inspire fresh, innovative uses in commercial spaces. These choices cater to aesthetic preferences and support energy efficiency goals important to building owners and occupants. m (4 ft) to 4.2

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

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. This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. The importance of efficient water use extends beyond economic benefits.