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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls.

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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

City-Specific Note: Contractors in Boston often have to meet stricter local rules when they work on historic or high-risk projects. Here’s a look at the main differences: Local Permits and Inspections Boston demands extra permits if you plan to work on public or historic properties.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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6 Wonderful Reasons the UK Needs to Embrace the Retrofit Renaissance

UK Construction Blog

Retrofitting buildings for sustainability can prepare UK infrastructure for the long-term impact of climate change while improving quality of life. Ageing buildings across the UK are causing several major issues, including high utility costs, poor heating, high carbon emissions, health and safety risks, and more.

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The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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

UK Construction Blog

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. You’re not alone. Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?