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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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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. The core principle centres on resource conservation.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

It easily detects energy inefficiencies caused by poor insulation or leakage. This state-of-the-art technology saves considerable costs and promotes efficient energy use. Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance.

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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. With innovative solutions, you can conquer recurring issues like water leakage, poor pipe installations, or drainage problems in your properties. These buildings require complex plumbing systems.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? And, the result of this baseline?