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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. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Find a Location The development process begins with identifying a suitable location and assessing its potential for development. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces.

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Sustainable Building Practices: Integrating Green Technologies In Construction

UK Construction Blog

Additionally, these technologies often come with government incentives, making them a financially attractive option for new constructions. Sustainable Materials Choosing sustainable materials is crucial for reducing the environmental impact of construction projects.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

To prevent the worst future impacts of climate change, companies are urgently pursuing reductions in GHG emissions. The CCQI assessment methodology then identifies and weights which of these factors are most significant for carbon credit quality. Importantly, there are reasons for optimism since available solutions are ready to scale.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Assessing Climate Risks to Your Property The first step in preparing for climate change is identifying the specific risks your property may encounter. This is especially valuable in drought-prone areas.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.