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

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site Faced with tight timelines and site constraints, the team crafted a strategy to keep critical concrete pours on a consistent schedule By Bruce Buckley A tight site forced the team to position the crane close to the building and secure it through temporary openings in the facade. to 6 p.m.

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General Contractor Contract: The Ultimate Guide for USA and Australian Builders

Buildern

If you’re managing crews, working with subs, and wondering how to handle general contractor markup , this is the foundation you can’t skip. A general contractor contract comes into play when a builder takes full responsibility for managing a construction project , coordinating trades, materials , timelines, and client expectations.

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Closed-cell polyurethane: Insulate, seal, protect

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Huntsman Building Solutions and Groupe Valco In any construction project, the integrity of a building’s foundation is paramount. Ensuring the longevity and structural soundness of a foundation requires effective waterproofing. These are the common insulating/waterproofing materials for foundations in floodplains.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Kopsida over email in June 2025.

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

Excavators generate similar levels when digging foundations or clearing debris. Jackhammers reach 90-110 decibels during concrete breaking work. Concrete breakers produce sustained noise above 100 decibels for hours during structural removal work. Family members often notice this change before you do.

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The Cement Industry's Digital Revolution - AI in Cement Manufacturing

For Construction Pros

Shanthi Rajan Jun 10, 2025 Linarc @bilanol - stock.adobe.com The cement industry is a vital pillar of the global construction sector and the foundation of the world’s infrastructure. From cement production plants to commercial concrete contractors, every stage of the process requires accuracy.