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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

From a durable, long-running drone to software that lets pros compile a comprehensive visual record, the latest construction technology releases provide a range of services and solutions to help make building easier. In addition, its fusion positioning system allows it to fly close to glass facade buildings or wind turbine blades.

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Construction industry set for big changes in 2025

Plant & Civil Engineer

As legislation comes into play to make construction a safer sector for all, tools to support actions such as virtual terrain mapping will be integral to practices in 2025. Technology such as AI-powered robots, satellites, and cameras will monitor job sites remotely, improve safety, and streamline quality control.

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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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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. Cavity bats – perfect for newbuild when you control coursing, though retrofits rarely tolerate their rigid geometry without widening the gap.

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

UK Construction Blog

This special planning regulation gives local planning authorities extra control by restricting permitted development rights in specific areas or for particular types of development. The primary purpose of an Article 4 Direction is to give local authorities greater control over development.

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California Crews Tackle Slide-Prone Highway 1 With Remote-Controlled Equipment

ENR Construction

of Transportations District 5 has used remote-controlled bulldozers and excavators in production to remove slide material, officials say. The remote controlled machines are being run by an operator seated in a control center located above the slide. One benefit of the remote-controlled equipment is to keep the operators safe.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. As a result, EIFS has become an attractive cladding option for use in prefabricated wall panels, in which EIFS materials are shop-applied to sheathing and metal stud backup wall construction under controlled conditions.