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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Dry Hire or Wet Hire? Understanding Your Crane Rental Options

UK Construction Blog

The right choice helps manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and keep costs under control. Advantages of Dry Hire Lower costs for experienced teams Clients only pay for the crane. Operator costs are not included. Control over scheduling Lifts can be arranged to suit the client’s timeline and internal workflows.

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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. Within the AEC industry, research focuses on predicting and quantifying the impact of air leakage. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Impact of Construction Defects Construction defects significantly affect buildings and their occupants.

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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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Why a High-Quality Plaster Finish Is the Unsung Hero of Every Construction Project: Unveiling Its Essential Role

UK Construction Blog

Many projects overlook this aspect, yet it serves as a vital barrier against environmental factors and contributes to energy efficiency by improving insulation. Its importance cannot be understated, as quality finishes offer advantages that impact the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

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

UK Construction Blog

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Impact drivers create 85-100 decibels when fastening materials.