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Sizewell C go-ahead as funding deal signed at £38bn

Construction Enquirer

Energy secretary Ed Miliband has signed the final investment decision, ending more than a decade of delays and securing a landmark project expected to power six million homes and support 10,000 jobs during peak construction. Construction is estimated to cost £38bn, around 20% cheaper than the near-identical Hinkley Point C project.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment. In fact, the International Energy Agency estimates that buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. Heating Systems : Gas boilers will likely be banned, with a shift to low-carbon options like heat pumps.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.

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Siemens’ BIMPOWER Simplifies BIM Design Process

CCR Magazine

BIMPOWER not only enhances the design process within Revit but also brings the ordering and submittal processes for electrical products to the platform. Siemens is setting a new standard in electrical BIM design with BIMPOWER,” said McKenzie Baker, Innovation and Digital Business Manager at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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Long-Term Maintenance Tips for Storm-Damaged Roofs

CCR Magazine

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