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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. Each approach comes with unique benefits, challenges, and environmental implications that must be carefully evaluated before making your decision. You’re not alone.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey. Established safety measures, based on detailed risk assessments conducted well in advance, are deployed to ensure increased safety.

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An Iconic Shoreline from Above: McLaren Engineering Group Wins the 2024 Engineering Drone Video of the Year Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

The video visualizes Moore Engineering’s civil, water resources, and environmental engineering services for the Cub Creek project. This trend continues as various aspects of the project are paired with information about material, development, and community impact.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

As the community anticipates these changes, stakeholders are keen to ensure that the new development aligns with local interests and environmental standards. As the plan moves forward, many in the community are eager to see the future of Paradise Palms. In 2017, 216 homes within the neighborhood received historic status.

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Small Investors Are Changing How Buildings Get Funded

Construction Daily News

Projects that might struggle to secure traditional financing—innovative designs, buildings in emerging neighborhoods, or developments with strong social impact components—can find willing backers through crowdfunding platforms. The result? Debt investors focus primarily on regular payments and security of their investment.

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Kytc Construction Procurement: Strategies for Successful Project Delivery

Construction Daily News

Understanding risk assessment can enhance estimation accuracy and project success. It streamlines communication and facilitates better project management. The division assesses each bid for compliance with required standards. The division enforces strict standards for safety, quality, and environmental impact.