Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. A green roof could be used to mitigate the urban heat island effect. Building science matters. The roof is an essential component of the building enclosure.

Roofing Systems

CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

As we approach 2025, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to enhance their living spaces while improving energy efficiency, comfort, and overall functionality. Residential owners across 2025 are making sustainable material selections for their homes to reduce environmental impact. </p>

Energy Conservation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Sustainability in a warehouse context is something which needs to consider energy efficiency, waste reduction and resource management. Join many other forward-thinking leaders who are making sustainability integral to their logistics and discover how your warehouse can go green. It’s a triple win, and it doesn’t take much.

Sustainability

Natural Building

JUNE 17, 2014

Remodel Green: Make Your House Serve Your Life is the second book in my series about green home building (the first was Rolling Shelter: Vehicles We Have Called Home ) and it chronicles much of the personal remodeling I have done over my life. I write about the pros and cons of compost toilets.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Whether you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your current one, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest trends to ensure your home is modern, energy-efficient, and equipped for the future. Sustainable Building Materials and Designs Sustainability continues to lead the way in home construction trends.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Smart home technology integration and energy-efficient features rank high on buyers’ must-have lists. Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living. Energy-efficient improvements often justify higher upfront costs because of long-term savings.

Environmental Impact Assessment

BDC Network

JULY 6, 2023

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

Historic Preservation

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Metal cladding shields buildings from weather and improves their look. Various specifications and profiles, such as corrugated and box profile sheets in different gauges, provide flexibility for diverse applications from industrial to residential buildings. The aesthetic appeal of metal cladding also makes it a compelling option.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. Strategies include strengthening roofing and windows to handle strong winds, improving drainage systems to prevent flooding, and using fire-resistant materials in wildfire-prone regions.

Disaster Preparedness

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14. Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The use of oak, a timeless and traditional material, introduces a sense of history and warmth, blending well with both modern and classic design schemes. The choice of material plays a pivotal role in both the aesthetics and the longevity of the extension. Space Optimisation Optimising space within an oak frame extension is paramount.

Property Management

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

These storage vessels can be very huge for collecting a large amount of water. To lessen the global environmental footprint and turn your home green, rainwater collection is a brilliant technique. The volume of the storage is large. In places where rainfall is uncertain and happens infrequently, building a dry system is perfect.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Best AAC Block Company in India or which AAC Block brand company should I go to build my house? These are some of the common questions of ordinary people when it comes to building a home or building your own home. Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. 10 – 25 Crore.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage.

Building Products Distribution

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. His experiences later inspired a national conservation policy that shapes the American landscape to this day. s conservation legacy. Just as T.R.’s

Energy Conservation

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building

Natural Building

JULY 27, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. design/negotiate/build).

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. design/negotiate/build).

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

Building Performance Measurement

CCR Magazine

APRIL 21, 2025

Did you know that commercial buildings in the U.S. waste up to 30% of their energy due to poor insulation? This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for smarter solutions in commercial building renovations. Spray foam insulation offers immediate cost savings by improving energy efficiency. According to the U.S.

Energy Efficiency

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Each type requires specific construction methods, from shell construction to complete build-outs, with project scales ranging from small developments under 50,000 square feet to large-scale projects exceeding 100,000 square feet.

Property Management