UK Construction Blog

MAY 31, 2024

With a growing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy efficiency, integrating green technologies into construction projects is essential. Energy-Efficient Design Energy-efficient design is a cornerstone of sustainable construction. Another vital aspect is the integration of renewable energy sources.

Green Building

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

Typically, air curtains come in rectangular or modern contoured cabinets installed over the inside (and sometimes outside) of door openings. They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways.

HVAC System Installation

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

This directly translates to building energy codes. In the United States, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) and International Code Council (ICC) primarily lead the efforts to develop energy codes, with help from the U.S. And, the result of this baseline?

Building Code Compliance

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. This also means more installers and contractors on site for installation purposes.

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Zero-energy building, a notable trend in this area, focuses on minimizing the use of conventional energy by incorporating technologies such as solar panels, Low-Emissivity (low-E) coatings, and intelligent interiors. Replacing gas-powered tools and vehicles with electric alternatives significantly cuts down on emissions.

Renewable Energy Systems

CivilJungle

AUGUST 26, 2022

100 Ways to Save Energy at Home: Energy Saving Tips. There are several ways to save energy at your home. Here are some effective ways and tips to save energy at our home. You can also apply the same technique to save energy when your pets are at home because pets are generally comfortable in the natural area.

Energy Conservation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Synchronization is ensured among planning, construction and operation teams by mapping and analyzing various modes of information capture- drawings, photos or even text.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

Electric lights are getting more efficient, but they still account for between 25% to 45% of a building’s energy use. Another green construction principle to consider is the types of lights to install. Plus, it’s usually so cheap that owners will pass on water conservation expenditures because they don’t believe they’ll pay off.

Green Building

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Site Survey Information.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Site Survey Information.

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

Building Performance Measurement

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

These specialised installations can reduce noise transmission significantly, creating quieter work environments while protecting nearby residents and businesses from disruption. Impact on Workers and Communities Noise pollution from construction sites affects multiple stakeholders in profound ways.

HVAC System Installation