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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

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 Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Loft Conversion Planning: The Critical Role of Technical Drawings and Structural Assessment

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Mountain States & Southwest Industry News: June 2025

ENR Construction

Powered by geothermal and solar energy systems, the Tryba-designed building is targeting LEED Gold, LEED Zero and WELL certifications to reflect the district’s investment in sustainable and future-ready infrastructure, according to a statement from AC Development, the entity behind the Clayworks District.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?