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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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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.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. Ventilation : Updated standards will ensure efficient air quality while saving energy.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the California: 2024 Overview

Building Radar

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. The construction surge includes projects related to transportation, sustainable housing, and clean energy initiatives infrastructure developments.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Determine what you want to use the garage fora workshop, a gym, storage, or perhaps a multifunctional space.

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7 Cutting-Edge Innovations in Construction Air Quality

CCR Magazine

These advancements aim to improve the efficiency, safety, and the long-term sustainability of commercial projects. Materials such as drywall, concrete, and insulation often release particulate matter that can cause respiratory issues. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration 2.0 microns with greater energy efficiency.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

Offering updated looks, as well as space savings and energy efficiency, todays sectional doors inspire fresh, innovative uses in commercial spaces. The clear sections are available in various materials such as acrylic and tempered, insulated, frosted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass. m (4 ft) to 4.2