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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

This conserves resources and lessens the environmental impact of construction activities. This project’s use of glulam beams, designed with DfMA principles, highlights how precise engineering can effectively integrate mass timber into the site’s fabric.

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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. The core principle centres on resource conservation.

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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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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

In this article, they break down the five key uses of thermal imaging on construction sites. Detecting Heat Loss Thermal imaging equipment is a valuable tool for identifying heat loss at construction sites. It easily detects energy inefficiencies caused by poor insulation or leakage.

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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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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. Next year, it plans to create about 240 modules.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. What are the potential effects? How do we mitigate those effects?

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