CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

But did you know that the state is also leading the charge in sustainable construction practices, with solar energy at the forefront? That’s right: Solar power is becoming a game-changer for developers, helping them build greener, more energy-efficient commercial spaces that not only benefit the environment but also make good financial sense.

Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls. However, conventional air conditioning systems are energy-hungry and typically use fossil fuels. The UK is a country that wants to be a world leader in renewable energy. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task.

Green Building

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Operational costs increase because construction remains among the biggest energy-consuming industries worldwide.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

For example, at Northlake Commons, the utilization of mass timber estimates 1,990 metric tons of avoided CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions, with a total carbon benefit of 2,920 metric tons; this is equivalent to removing 558 cars from the road or to the energy required to operate 249 homes for an entire year.

Sustainability

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Offering updated looks, as well as space savings and energy efficiency, todays sectional doors inspire fresh, innovative uses in commercial spaces. The positive effects of this design include a sleeker appearance and a clear adjacent ceiling area for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures. m (4 ft) to 4.2

Energy Efficiency

CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Whether upgrading to energy-efficient materials, improving insulation, or investing in replacement windows Houston Texas , sustainable renovation allows businesses to align their operations with modern green standards while maintaining efficiency and comfort.

Sustainability

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The most frequent storm damages that occur consist of the following types: Lifted or missing shingles Water infiltration points Structural weakening Debris impact damage Gutter system damage All of these problems need dedicated attention through targeted maintenance procedures to stop them from turning into major concerns. billion to $68.5

Maintenance

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This article explores how innovative engineering design is tackling some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, from reducing carbon emissions and managing waste to conserving water and protecting ecosystems.

Engineering

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Natural Insulation : Timber’s natural insulating properties help maintain comfortable temperatures year round while reducing energy costs. Modern techniques also facilitate the integration of advanced insulation systems and smart building technologies while maintaining traditional lodge aesthetics.

Building Design

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

Budgeting

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Utility Coordination: Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation Hot tubs and spas are heavy users of utilities. They require dedicated water supply lines and high-amperage electrical connections. Excess humidity and evaporated chlorine or bromine can damage drywall and electrical systems if not properly mitigated.

Plumbing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Compressed Air Compressed air has been referred to as the fourth utility following electricity, water and gas. It provides air at 3 to 5 bar, contrary to high-pressure systems, which are best suited to applications that do not need very high force, but where the airflow must be maintained. How Air Compressors Help Construction Sites?

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Services Rough-In Before internal walls are closed up, all service infrastructure is installed: Electrical wiring Plumbing pipes Heating and cooling ducts Data and communication cabling Security system components This stage requires careful coordination between different trades to avoid conflicts and ensure all services are positioned correctly.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The updated Building Regulations, particularly Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) and Part M (Access to and use of buildings), demand precise specification of insulation values, ventilation strategies, and accessibility provisions. The increasing adoption of heat pump technology adds complexity to heating system design.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The 182,000-sq-ft all-electric building for CoorsTek is the first phase of the six-block district being developed on a former industrial site. The initiative, which aims to conserve 56,000 acre-ft of water in Lake Mead over 10 years, was conceived to reduce the area’s reliance on the Colorado River.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

These comprehensive systems include all structural oak components and joinery required to construct a traditional orangery, engineered for assembly by homeowners or their chosen contractors. The natural insulation properties of oak contribute to reduced heating and cooling requirements compared to metal or plastic framework alternatives.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

The post Smart Energy at Home and Business: How Lithium Batteries Revolutionize Solar Storage appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Solar power is one of the revolutionary solutions in an era when energy efficiency and sustainability is not a choice anymore but a must.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

With rising energy bills in the UK, property owners and businesses look for easier ways to keep indoor spaces comfortable without spending too much. Over the last few years, ventilation systems have become simpler and more effective. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

You’ll find expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge systems suitable for extensions, garages, and commercial buildings. Norwich contractors assess existing structures and recommend appropriate solutions, from simple repairs to full system upgrades with improved insulation and drainage.

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

Advantage NRG supplies workers for overhead electrical transmission lines AIM-listed Hercules has acquired Advantage NRG to move into the expanding power and energy sector. JN Bentley switches to Xwatch 2 hours All new JN Bentley excavators will be fitted with Xwatch safety systems. Hercules has paid an initial £10.2m

Construction Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 5, 2024

National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sustainability

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The expansion of our manufacturing capabilities with more robotics and automation will allow us to produce our Essential line of homes, which conservatively will cost about 20% less than our current Advanced line,” says Kurt Goodjohn, co-founder and CEO of Dvele. “It

Building Materials Manufacturing

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif.,

Building Resilience

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. Its 100-percent-electric design aims for net-zero operational energy and carbon, producing all consumed energy on-site. U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

Energy Efficiency

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. A solar facility is most commonly an array of solar panels that supplies electricity to the grid.

Permits

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry.

Building Code Compliance

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

Renewable Energy Systems

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.

Energy Efficiency

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

With energy efficiency being a high priority for everyone right now in the UK energy crisis, property developers have set out a guide to help people use heating systems that can be used to curb energy usage and save on both water and the price of energy. How much does it cost when you have a ground heating system?

Renewable Energy Systems

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

HVAC Systems

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. This article unveils ten powerful strategies to revolutionize energy efficiency on construction sites.

Renewable Energy Systems

Natural Building

MAY 22, 2020

They chose the site for its proximity to the sea and because it is among the sand dunes so that the terrain lent itself to their dream of creating an earth-sheltered, low-cost, energy-efficient house. The home is a series of sun-facing, faceted domes designed to store heat and conserve energy.

Energy Conservation

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

The result was an innovative structure that was able to provide these rich and comfortable learning environments in a manner that is highly energy efficient. In turn, this contributes to reduced energy consumption and leads to a more eco-friendly environment.

Plumbing Systems

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As the demand for cooling systems continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important to find sustainable and renewable energy sources to power these systems. Solar-powered air conditioning offers a solution by utilizing solar energy, which is abundant and clean, to provide cooling comfort.

Renewable Energy Systems