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IBHS releases updated resilient construction standards

CCR Magazine

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety ( IBHS ) today released the 2025 FORTIFIED Home, FORTIFIED Commercial and FORTIFIED Multifamily construction standards. All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards.

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How to Secure Your Construction Site in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Maltaward

Construction site security is critical to any building project. If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety.

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The Role of Online Reviews in the Modern Construction Industry

UK Construction Blog

It will look at why reviews matter, how they guide clients, and the ways teams can turn feedback into better buildings. Banks and insurers also peek at ratings when deciding credit terms, seeing them as a quick pulse on risk. Digital testimonials shorten that trust-building period. Everyone benefits from clearer choices.

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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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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Now in its 14th year, the Risk Barometer is an annual business risk ranking incorporating the views of 3,778 risk management experts in 106 countries and territories including CEOs, risk managers, brokers and insurance experts. Total economic losses from natural catastrophes alone reached $310bn in 2024, according to Swiss Re.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials.