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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. A continuous air barrier system also protects the building structure by reducing the risk of localized condensation or moisture accumulation.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

Reducing commercial energy consumption on construction sites is both an economic and environmental priority for companies looking to enhance efficiency and sustainability. These systems both find operational shortcomings and stop ineffective energy loss while providing guidance to solve performance problems.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

Setting the stage for energy conservation and reduction Designated as a global emergency by the United Nations, the pollution from GHG emissions, which include CO2, methane, and other harmful gases, have led to substantial, often irreversible, environmental damage. C above pre-industrial levels. 1 The agreement was enacted in 2016.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Bobby Ranker of Bobcat

For Construction Pros

system Another growing trend is the adoption of hybrid generators that combine diesel generators with battery energy storage systems, although these come with a higher initial cost and a longer payback period. Finally, generators in Canada now feature improved fuel systems designed for enhanced safety during operation and transport.

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Using DAS to Solve Capacity and Connectivity Challenges

Civil + Structural Engineer

“The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a full-service engineering and consulting firm based in Wall, NJ. It’s the same with having slow service.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.