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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.

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Windows Are a Key Factor in a Truly Energy-Efficient Home

The Pro Builder

Homebuilders don’t need to sacrifice quality and economy for energy efficiency. Windows are one of a few elements that are particularly important to properly insulating a home.

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Rayner unveils £39bn plan to build 300,000 social homes

Construction Enquirer

Social housing will be covered by new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. The government will also introduce a new 10-year rent settlement from April 2026, alongside an overhaul of Right to Buy rules to protect council housing stock and boost new delivery.

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Prosper picks 34 firms for £1bn retrofit bonanza

Construction Enquirer

Social housing procurement specialist Prosper has picked 34 firms for its next-generation £1bn nationwide energy efficiency retrofit framework. Firms will deliver PAS 2035-compliant energy efficiency upgrades including heat pumps, insulation, solar PV, windows, boilers, kitchens, bathrooms, and wider refurbishment works.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles.

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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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Green light for 1,600-home Oldham town centre overhaul

Construction Enquirer

The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes. Construction will kick off this autumn at Prince’s Gate, where 330 flats are planned across three towers of 16, 12 and 6 storeys.