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Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Lone Star State continues to attract significant investments in sectors like housing, transportation, and renewable energy. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has allocated billions of dollars for these projects, focusing on sustainability and long-term efficiency sustainable highway development.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
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.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The project, estimated to cost over $10 billion, aims to create a more efficient public transit system, enhancing accessibility and reducing travel times enhancing urban mobility. Projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation are set to receive significant funding.
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
These initiatives include energy-efficient residential buildings that incorporate green technologies, aiming to reduce carbon footprints while meeting the demands of urban expansion green building trends.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2025
Eco-friendly practices enhance brand image, attract environmentally-conscious consumers, and improve efficiency by reducing energy use and waste. Companies focusing on sustainable practices benefit from increased consumer interest, operational efficiencies, financial perks, and attracting investors.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
That’s why many firms turn to trusted solutions like Sage construction management to confidently handle budgets, timelines, and field operations with greater efficiency and control. Communication across teams: Keeping everyone, managers, workers, and stakeholders, informed and aligned.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 26, 2025
In the commercial sector, adopting sustainable practices reduces environmental impact, enhances efficiency, and attracts eco-conscious consumers. The use of renewable materials is also gaining momentum, reducing waste and improving building performance. Evaluate your location and energy needs to determine the best renewable setup.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
Rosendin , the nations largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with one of the fastest-growing renewable energy programs, announces a major breakthrough in solar construction technology. The company will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation on April 17, 2025.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
As the construction sector faces pressures such as climate change, housing shortages, and regulatory changes, architecture is stepping up to meet those demands through smarter design strategies and more efficient project delivery. These systems benefit enormously from early-stage architectural input that accommodates precision manufacturing.
Stok
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By engaging tenants in the decarbonization journey, landlords can: Guide energy consumption reduction : Depending on the building type, the building’s occupants can control up to 80% of energy use in a commercial building. Tenant engagement in decarbonization efforts is pivotal.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 27, 2025
Meanwhile, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and rising material costs are squeezing budgets, making cost-efficiency a top priority. Heres what defines exceptional contractor accommodation: Proximity to the Worksite : Time is precious, and long commutes can drain energy and morale. for parking or utilities).
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
The growing complexity of projects, coupled with a competitive market landscape, necessitates a shift towards more efficient and data-driven approaches. It involves replacing outdated, manual processes with digital tools like advanced software, drones, and smart devices to make construction faster, safer, and more efficient.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
Being clear about these differences helps when communicating with contractors and affects how potential buyers view your property if you decide to sell. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.
For Construction Pros
JULY 30, 2025
An EPD is a standardized, third-party verified report that communicates the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle. Precast concrete producers can leverage EPD data to develop lower-carbon mixes, integrate supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and improve factory energy efficiency. What is an EPD?
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 3, 2025
Strata managers coordinate inspections for structural integrity, plumbing systems, electrical setups, and common areas such as hallways, lobbies, and recreational spaces. Addressing resident concerns promptly, mediating disputes when necessary, and fostering a sense of community to ensure harmonious and enjoyable living conditions for all.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 2, 2025
Dynamic systems included in innovative design respond to real-time stressors from temperature fluctuations, wind, and seismic activity. Regular inspections, proactive repairs, and continuous monitoring systems help to reduce wear and tear before problems become more serious.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 12, 2025
Around 5 years ago we saw widespread use of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Benefits of a BESS include silent operation, zero emissions, no wasted energy, and indoor/outdoor use. Diesel is still the most energy-dense fuel widely available, and a small amount can recharge the onboard batteries repeatedly.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP. Herberger (left) and the TDUP (right) both went vertical at about the same time, requiring cooperation and communication from both project teams.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, highlights its system control upgrades for critical power equipment for enhanced reliability, operational control, and ease-of-maintenance. These upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to equipment replacement.
Business Facilities
JUNE 25, 2025
and advance energy-efficient manufacturing practices. Following standardized frameworks helps to streamline communications and enhance long-term growth and sustainability. High-growth regions generally provide an attractive combination of low energy costs, tax incentives and affordable land. manufacturing.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 28, 2023
The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system. Underground utility distribution provides an efficiency and reliability that overhead utility lines lack.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2023
It transformed how we work (remote or hybrid), where we want to live (urban, suburban, or exurban), and what are our expectations for the home’s “immune system” (a place of well-being and resilience). Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market. Emerging Construction Methods The U.S.
Wolgast Corporation
JANUARY 29, 2024
Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Lower construction costs Efficiency starts with the building design and construction activities. The square foot price for these types of items decreases as the size of the building increases.
Construction Marketing
MAY 17, 2023
Construction companies can engage clients throughout the project lifecycle thanks to innovative solutions that improve communication and facilitate seamless cooperation. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Improved communication and collaboration are essential for the accomplishment of building projects.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2014
Today, the market for smart grid technologies is evolving rapidly as the need for a more responsive, automated, and efficient power grid rises worldwide. First, it alleviates the data flow to central control, placing less stress on communications networks. Distributed intelligence offers two major benefits to utilities.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, announces Rob Moreno, SVP, as the new leader for Rosendin’s Renewable Energy Group (RREG). This leadership change comes as demand grows for sustainable energy solutions. RREG is a market leader in developing innovative, cost-effective energy solutions.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Given how serious climate change is, energy efficiency has become the need of the hour. Now, if your building is already standing on less energy-efficient grounds, how can you turn this around? Keep reading to discover three ways you can make your building more energy-efficient as a commercial property owner.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2022
Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems. In construction, last impressions matter.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2024
This allows for more accurate billing, efficient energy use, and immediate detection of problems such as leaks or outages. Smart Meter Operation: How They Transmit Data The fundamental functionality of smart meters hinges on their advanced communication capabilities.
Bylt News
APRIL 15, 2023
electrical grid through on-site technology with the long-term aim of supporting climate resilience”, a recent article by Staff Correspondent Alexandra Kelley from NextGov.com states variable opportunities in infrastructure within the energy sector.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Enhances energy-efficiency and reduce carbon from the building operations to meet sustainability goals. Ben Meyer is from Virginia and discusses his background, including his experience working with the Department of Energy. Ben Meyer highlights an energy report he worked on, focusing on improving energy efficiency in buildings.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 4, 2024
For property developers or commercial construction companies, this means creating buildings and communities that minimise environmental impact and use resources efficiently. Sustainable practices include the use of energy-efficient systems, sustainable building materials, and designs that reduce waste.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In a world where renewable energy solutions are at the peak of their popularity, many homeowners invest in these systems as alternatives to depending on the grid. At a time when solar panels are considered one great step toward independence, the addition of a battery backup can take your home efficiency to the next level.
CCR Magazine
JULY 12, 2024
Sustainable Renovation Practices Energy-Efficient Upgrades Incorporating energy-efficient upgrades into your renovation can help reduce your home’s environmental impact and lower your utility bills.
Plant & Civil Engineer
APRIL 22, 2024
Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (“Irish Tar”) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy fuel oil (HFO) to using a combination of both natural and renewable gas – significantly reducing their carbon emissions by almost one third, overnight.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Strategies include strengthening roofing and windows to handle strong winds, improving drainage systems to prevent flooding, and using fire-resistant materials in wildfire-prone regions. Additionally, relocating critical systems such as HVAC units and electrical panels above flood-prone areas can protect infrastructure from water damage.
CCR Magazine
MAY 15, 2023
These batteries are widely used in industrial applications, where their high energy density, low self-discharge rate, and long lifespan make them ideal for use in demanding environments. High Energy Density One of the most significant advantages of industrial lithium batteries is their high energy density.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As we journey through the circuits and panels, the role of these boards emerges as a linchpin in the reliability and safety of electrical systems. At its essence, a switchboard is the nerve center of an electrical system , a panel that houses switches, circuit breakers, and other devices to control and distribute electricity.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 11, 2024
Modular classroom construction is transforming the commercial and educational architecture landscape, providing flexible, efficient solutions for organizations undergoing growth or change. Your typical classroom now had better climate control and enhanced energy efficiency, making it comfortable for year-round use.
CCR Magazine
JULY 6, 2023
Design Efficiency: Thoughtful design that maximizes the use of space and minimizes waste is essential for affordability. Efficient floor plans and layouts can reduce construction costs without sacrificing quality. Construction Techniques: Adopting innovative construction techniques can improve efficiency and affordability.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
“Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid. They utilize smart technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems to optimize energy consumption and generation. Cost Savings: Discover strategies to optimize energy usage and save on operational costs.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2012
General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. According to the OMB, investments in efficiency over the last four years are expected to save $18 billion in energy costs over the life of the projects. 7group, LLC.
Buildern
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Technologies like artificial intelligence , robotics , and renewable energies are hugely changing how projects are being envisioned, designed, and constructed. Renewable Energy Integration 8. But here is the question: how will construction change in the future ? Advanced Construction Technology 2. 3D Printing 7.
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