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NIMBY And CAVE Activism Shift The Rules Of Site Selection

Business Facilities

Understanding how these grassroots forces influence zoning, permitting, community engagement, and strategic decision-making is essential for businesses seeking to expand, relocate, or build new facilities. CAVE groups represent a more expansive form of community pushback.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. Each approach comes with unique benefits, challenges, and environmental implications that must be carefully evaluated before making your decision. You’re not alone.

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The Value of Kit Homes in the Australian Market

UK Construction Blog

These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Simply put, a kit home is a home or building delivered as a package of pre-cut, pre-engineered materials and components. What Exactly Are Kit Homes?

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The Role of Landscape Architects in Home Construction

UK Construction Blog

Landscape architects play a crucial role in home construction by designing outdoor spaces that complement the building and enhance liveability. Thoughtful landscape design results in spaces that are not only visually attractive but also environmentally responsible and tailored to the user’s needs.

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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BDC Network

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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ESG Data: Innovating Questions in Commercial Building

CCR Magazine

ESG, the shorthand for various Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives that strive to evaluate an organization’s sustainability and ethical impact, originated as a tool for investors but has spread across various sectors, including commercial construction and development. The emphasis is undoubtedly warranted.

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From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. It supports LEED strategies for site development, thermal comfort, and long-term building performance.