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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces.

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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability.

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LEED v5 Lands in Canada: Insights and Reactions from Across the Industry

Stok

Last week the Stok team joined leaders across the green building industry in Vancouver for the Canada Green Building Council’s Building Lasting Change conference, which marked the official launch of LEED v5 in Canada. The rating system helps project teams not just react to risk, but proactively build for long-term resilience.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.

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Achieving Balance Among Drive-thrus and Walkable Communities 

Civil + Structural Engineer

by Jill Bahm, AICP, Partner, Giffels Webster Throughout the US, the interest in creating more walkable communities is intensifying. More land is consumed for vehicle stacking to keep waiting cars from extending into the roadway, as well as accommodating bypasses or “bailouts” to let drivers out of the queue, if needed.

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.