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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%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction.

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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. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), this budget-neutral approach will enable progress.

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New Electrical Standards Shaping Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.