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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.

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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business

UK Construction Blog

Looking to transform your dull concrete floors into something extraordinary? Epoxy resin flooring is a synthetic floor covering that fuses resin and hardeners to create an exceptionally tough surface over concrete floors. The robust surface stands up to the weight of cars, workshop equipment, and storage without cracking or chipping.

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Can California high-speed rail survive without federal funds?

Construction Dive

By Julie Strupp • April 1, 2025 Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via Getty Images Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk Despite exemptions for key building materials, import taxes announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in new work, experts say. Wilhelm top out $4.3B

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Versatile and durable: why you need interlocking concrete blocks

Maltaward

Interlocking concrete blocks are modular blocks that lock together without the use of mortar. Made from poured concrete, the blocks have protruding elements that allow them to securely interlock with one another. Powerful and durable The durability of interlocking concrete blocks is unmatched.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

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Protect Your Ride: How to Install a Metal Carport in Your Driveway

Construction Marketing

These versatile structures are typically constructed using a sturdy metal frame, often made of galvanized or powder-coated steel, aluminum, or a combination of materials. You can even ask for assistance from a metal carport builder where you bought your materials.