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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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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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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Terms such as high gloss, reflective, sustainable, and durable can be highly subjective and used differently by manufacturers. Despite the design teams best efforts in using the specification guidelines provided by manufacturers, results often disappoint. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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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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Drum Cutter: Complete Guide to Excavator Cutting Attachments

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re dealing with frozen ground excavation in harsh climates or underwater cutting operations, understanding these versatile attachments can significantly impact your project efficiency and bottom line. This continuous process produces consistent results without the shock loads associated with impact tools.

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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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Recycled Paper Insulation: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Cellulose Insulation

UK Construction Blog

As energy costs continue to climb and environmental awareness reaches new heights, homeowners across the UK are discovering the remarkable benefits of recycled paper insulation. The manufacturing process involves several critical stages that ensure both performance and safety.