UK Construction Blog

MAY 7, 2025

One often-overlooked aspect of this is the plumbing and fluid control systems, which require durable, corrosion-resistant fittings to ensure long-term reliability. Because they’re standardized across much of the industry, they simplify installation while ensuring compatibility with a range of pipe systems.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

The term embodied carbon refers to the sum of CO2 emissions tied to material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and installation throughout the construction process and lifecycle of a building. In contrast, others take a regional approach or tackle more specific areas such as HVAC optimization, energy auditing, or solar power.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 24, 2025

system Another growing trend is the adoption of hybrid generators that combine diesel generators with battery energy storage systems, although these come with a higher initial cost and a longer payback period. What engine, controls, or other important options should the generator have?

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The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. are prototyping and demonstrating an HVAC-integrated façade panel system installed onto the building exterior for non-invasive building electrification of multifamily housing. Milwaukie, Ore.)

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Prior to the pandemic, there was already a push toward offsite construction to reduce labor costs and improve jobsite efficiency.

Structural Systems 148

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Unlike twins in manufacturing or aerospace, AECO twins account for changing occupancy patterns and evolving urban contexts. But here’s the kicker—these benefits only materialize when digital twins are paired with robust information management systems. These platforms do more than just store data.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Clean all water strainers in the system.

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Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. This is where heating systems can be used as a safety line to meet production deadlines.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

property has been reimagined to accommodate a full building headquarters featuring 20-foot clear heights, 30 by 40 column spacing, five loading docks, optimal utility services and floor load capacity and the infrastructure necessary for most laboratory, R&D and cGMP manufacturing uses. The single-story 20430 Century Blvd.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble. Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners. efficiency rating.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By Ricardo Aguirre, CEO Steam systems serve as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, providing the essential thermal energy required for a wide range of applications across various sectors. To address these challenges, American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) offers specialized services aimed at optimizing steam systems.

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Wolgast Corporation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This means that an Owner has to make their building envelope and systems energy efficient, and add solar or geothermal, or pay a premium for other clean sources such as wind or biomass to generate energy that offsets what it expends. The Michigan Energy Code already requires lighting controls to save on energy ( read more ).

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The US manufacturing sector is booming.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

By Andrew Soulier and Bryant Kuvako Photos courtesy ECM Technologies As the HVAC industry approaches the first half of 2025, it finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between rising equipment costs and a greater demand for sustainability. 1 Some equipment costs have nearly doubled, with an average increase of around 40 percent.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables. Increased HVAC system efficiency 7 : With reduced air leakage, HVAC systems can operate more efficiently.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

In the complex network of systems that keep an industrial facility running smoothly, one often overlooked yet critical component is the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. Let’s delve into why industrial HVAC design is fundamentally important in facilities.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems 40

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design 40

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

QMark® MUH-Pro+ and CU900 electric heaters with SmartSeries® Plus (SSP) digital BACnet thermostats from Goodyear HVAC Sales proved to be the ideal solution. Since opening in 2006, the building needed to address issues with its HVAC systems and controls, which were leading to high monthly electric bills. The culprit?

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Prior to the pandemic, there was already a push toward offsite construction to reduce labor costs and improve jobsite efficiency.

Structural Systems 78

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I found the section about embracing energy retrofits especially timely as Englewood Construction recently completed our latest commercial sustainable construction project at Sloan Valve, a plumbing systems manufacturer in Franklin Park, Ill.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Modular Power Solutions (MPS),—a subsidiary of Rosendin Holdings—is the premier provider of end-to-end design, engineering, and offsite modular manufacturing services for large-scale data center projects. . I am a solution seeker; I enjoy creating systems and processes to pinpoint and remove production inefficiencies.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Design Envelope Tango is a compact solution that reduces installation costs. Design Envelope technology includes patented Parallel Sensorless operation, increases flow turn-down and provides built-in flow metering for superior flow control. Because the two rotating devices share a single casing, installation requires less piping.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs. Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . When choosing materials, keep maintenance costs in mind.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Supporting the increasing interest in building electrification across the country, LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA’s mobile HVAC showroom is on the road for its national tour. Find comprehensive details about LG’s air conditioning systems portfolio for the United States at lghvac.com. As leading player in the U.S.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These gadgets, controlled by hydraulic mechanisms, have revolutionized how we installed the doors, offering simple methods as well as improved energy effectiveness. The principal parts incorporate a hydraulic pump, a control valve, and a piston or cylinder. Normal types used in the system are gear pumps, vane pumps, and piston pumps.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But among all the exciting changes, remember to give your heating and cooling system some love too. Because a well-maintained HVAC system means comfy temperatures for everyone, lower energy bills, and fewer repair headaches down the line. Start by taking stock of your current system. Is it old and tired?

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Johnson Controls , the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-leading Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, regardless of industry. Metasys 14.0

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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

Modern construction projects are increasingly defined by the materials used, which impact everything from durability and energy efficiency to aesthetics and cost. These materials not only contribute to greener buildings but also often offer cost benefits and improved performance characteristics. Innovative Building Products 1.

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BDC Network

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

The innovative new service proactively tracks and manages pump performance and provides early diagnostic warnings and timely automated reports that help customers make informed decisions and take immediate action to deliver the most efficient and safest fire safety system performance.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead, they will encounter a sleek, secure, and technologically advanced solution: electronic access control (EAC). These systems combine convenience with cutting-edge security, reshaping how people interact with their surroundings. An iris recognition system scans the users eye to grant secure entry.

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The MCP Group

JULY 11, 2023

Construction Material Outlook – Q3 2023 Lumber Market: COSTS TRENDING As of May, prices have decreased. However, these costs are still significantly higher than three years ago. We also anticipate an impact on construction costs due to some of the new energy codes being put in place.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Daikin Applied today announced the addition of air-source heat pumps to its award-winning lineup of Rebel® and Rebel Applied® packaged rooftop systems. Similarly, when used in a dedicated outdoor air system, the performance of conventional heat pumps decreases significantly when ambient air temperatures fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Clean all water strainers in the system.

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