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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Sustainable Construction Practices for Modern Homes

UK Construction Blog

These practices focus on reducing the industry’s impact on the environment, conserving resources, promoting energy efficiency, and creating healthier living environments. Use of sustainable building materials One of the best ways to achieve sustainability in construction is through materials.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

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. Weather monitoring systems alert managers to storms or extreme temperatures, while energy management systems reduce costs and energy use.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

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. We modified the energy job task analyses to include facilities operations and management activities.