CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

Integrating plants into buildings isnt just about aestheticsits a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency. Temperature Regulation Green roofs and walls provide natural insulation, reducing heat absorption in buildings. Living walls (vertical gardens) provide similar benefits but take up less space.

Green Building

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. It helps conserve resources by limiting demolition waste and reduces the threat of suburban sprawl from infringing on increasingly scarce farmland and wildlife habitats.

Building Codes

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This ranges from creating open-plan living areas by removing walls to converting underutilised spaces like lofts into functional rooms. 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.

Budgeting

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Higher Energy Consumption Water leaks often produce inefficiencies for heating and cooling systems. Prevents Soil and Groundwater Pollution Leakages do not allow the pollutants to penetrate into the surrounding soils and water systems as early intervention is made. The Long-Term Advantages of Timely Leak Repair 1.

Piping Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

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.

Building Design

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Plumbing also needs to be separate from standard domestic systems, and ideally includes isolation valves to allow for targeted maintenance without disrupting the entire water system. Excess humidity and evaporated chlorine or bromine can damage drywall and electrical systems if not properly mitigated.

Plumbing Systems

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Structural Work The extension’s framework takes shape through: Foundation construction Framing and structural support installation Roof installation External wall construction Window and door installation Regular inspections by your building certifier occur at critical stages to ensure compliance with approved plans and building codes.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

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.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The material can then be fed back into the production cycle, conserving resources and minimizing waste. About Rockfon Rockfon is part of ROCKWOOL Group and is offering advanced acoustic ceilings and wall solutions to create beautiful, comfortable spaces. For more information, visit www.rockfon.com.

Ceiling Systems

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When it comes to maintaining your home, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects is your plumbing system. By engaging the Best Plumber Ottawa , you can ensure that your plumbing system is thoroughly evaluated and maintained. An inefficient plumbing system can lead to higher water bills and increased energy costs.

Plumbing

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

Students will also be shown solutions for retrofitting existing homes to make them more energy efficient. DBR opens crafts skills centre 3 hours Conservation construction specialist DBR (London) Limited has opened a training centre to help keep heritage craft skills alive. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

JN Bentley has adopted Xwatch technology for its new excavators JN Bentley, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, has added 13 new Komatsu excavators to its fleet, each fitted with the Xwatch XW5 hazard detection system. The Xwatch XW5 creates a defined working area around the excavator. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

Sharmans specialises in commercial roof maintenance and refurbishment systems Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), a provider of specialist services to the construction and facilities management sectors, has taken over roofing contractor HD Sharman Group (HDSG). Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

These include new industrial, data centre, infrastructure, energy and commercial office orders. In response to these challenges, we have taken and continue to take appropriate cost reduction and cash conservation measures. And despite its recent bridge problems, Severfield continues to win new business in this sector. “We

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

With rising energy bills in the UK, property owners and businesses look for easier ways to keep indoor spaces comfortable without spending too much. Over the last few years, ventilation systems have become simpler and more effective. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

You’ll find expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge systems suitable for extensions, garages, and commercial buildings. Norwich contractors assess existing structures and recommend appropriate solutions, from simple repairs to full system upgrades with improved insulation and drainage.

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

Advantage NRG supplies workers for overhead electrical transmission lines AIM-listed Hercules has acquired Advantage NRG to move into the expanding power and energy sector. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

DBR opens crafts skills centre 3 hours Conservation construction specialist DBR (London) Limited has opened a training centre to help keep heritage craft skills alive. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

Building Resilience

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

Wall Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27

Energy Efficiency

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. Partial-height walls and partitions.

Wall Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson noted that AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

Building Code Compliance

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson notes AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

Building Code Compliance

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Over time, designers developed various wall configurations to provide thermal mass and weather protection suitable to particular building and climate parameters. Photo courtesy David E. By David E. Image courtesy PIMA.

Wall Systems

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems.

Wall Systems

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

With energy efficiency being a high priority for everyone right now in the UK energy crisis, property developers have set out a guide to help people use heating systems that can be used to curb energy usage and save on both water and the price of energy. How much does it cost when you have a ground heating system?

Renewable Energy Systems

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills. Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions. Two-way tapered insulation system.

Energy Efficiency

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. The design team also added 85 stunning skylights throughout the building.

Renewable Energy Systems

Natural Building

MAY 22, 2020

They chose the site for its proximity to the sea and because it is among the sand dunes so that the terrain lent itself to their dream of creating an earth-sheltered, low-cost, energy-efficient house. The home is a series of sun-facing, faceted domes designed to store heat and conserve energy.

Energy Conservation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures. These building strategies encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from incorporating energy-efficient appliances to the use of renewable materials.

Building Design

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver equivalency. Energy efficient facade with high-performance low-emissivity glass , insulative and light weight plaster clad walls, and light-colored reflective roof. High-performance mechanical systems. Water conservation. High-performance facade.

Flooring Systems

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

Energy Efficiency