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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

When planning lifting operations for construction, logistics, or infrastructure, understanding the difference between dry hire and wet hire is essential. The right choice helps manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and keep costs under control. Operator costs are not included. What is Dry Hire? What is Wet Hire?

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

The post Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Community impact adds another dimension to the stadium debate. This is not quite as significant as the Manchester United new stadium , but still very impressive.

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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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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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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%. Construction defects typically stem from poor workmanship, substandard materials, improper site preparation, or inadequate maintenance.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

The post Planning a House Extension? Phase 1: Initial Planning and Feasibility (2-3 Months) Defining Your Vision and Requirements The extension process begins long before any construction takes place. Feasibility Assessment Before investing significant time and money, assess whether your extension dreams are feasible.