Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. In addition, the project targeted LEED Gold certification to qualify for the city of Seattles Priority Green expedited program. It achieved 52.4

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using digital tracking systems to monitor material usage in real time enables teams to make adjustments on the fly and avoid unnecessary purchases. Procurement also plays a major role in waste prevention.

Material Handling

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Challenges in Adapting to Hybrid Work Declining Demand for Traditional Office Spaces The move toward remote work has significantly reduced the demand for conventional office buildings. Smart building systems, flexible layouts, and high-speed connectivity are no longer optionaltheyre expected by tenants and businesses.

Real Estate Development

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. These materials come from demolished buildings and are repurposed for new construction, reducing waste and cutting material costs.

Masonry

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials. It also reduces the environmental damage that comes from building regular homes.

Ceiling Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 25, 2025

What are the most durable roof guardrail systems, and where can professionals find them? What Are the Most Durable Roof Guardrail Systems? Moreover, unlike personal fall arrest systems or caged fixed ladders, these systems accommodate unlimited users. Minimizing human error decreases the likelihood of falls from height.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This ranges from creating open-plan living areas by removing walls to converting underutilised spaces like lofts into functional rooms. When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. You’re not alone.

Budgeting

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AUGUST 12, 2025

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Quality Control

Natural Building

JUNE 24, 2025

Barbara Jones is a passionate advocate of building with natural materials and has been a leading exponent of straw-bale construction since the mid-1990s – designing affordable, straw-bale houses. She co-founded The School of Natural Building and trains a community of aspiring natural builders through theoretical and practical courses.

Building Design

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings Conservation Areas have inherent restrictions designed to preserve architectural and historical character without requiring an Article 4 Direction. These designated areas automatically limit certain types of permitted development, such as demolition of buildings and walls.

Building Permits

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

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?

Building Code Compliance

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” Behind the Build Creating a sensory experience that is beautiful and ornate. ” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. </p>

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

MAY 27, 2025

The UK construction industry is a vibrant, ever-evolving force, driving the nations growth through ambitious infrastructure projects, innovative building techniques, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Suitable accommodation goes far beyond a roof and four walls. What Makes Contractor Accommodation Suitable?

Energy Efficiency

For Construction Pros

JULY 9, 2025

It is addressed to the engineer responsible for the contract documents and the building official. As ACI’s flagship standard, ACI CODE-318-25 sets the foundation for structural concrete design and construction in buildings and nonbuilding structures. What is 318-25?

Building Codes

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. and design firm Gensler.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

When debris builds up, water has nowhere to go, leading to leaks, mold growth, and even structural issues. Use a gutter guard system to reduce buildup. Regular gutter maintenance can prevent unnecessary stress on your roofing system, extending its lifespan significantly.

Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

In this complete guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about recycled paper insulation – from its manufacturing process and thermal performance to installation methods, costs, and UK building regulations. What is Recycled Paper Insulation? This form adapts perfectly to irregular spaces and around obstacles.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

Extreme temperatures can drive up energy demand, which is especially critical for industries reliant on cooling systems, potentially leading to operational cost increases. response and recovery, assessing critical systems and resources) More companies also say they are investing in clean technologies to reduce emissions.

Fire Protection Systems

The Construction Index

AUGUST 7, 2025

By easing congestion and improving access for all road users, we’re helping to future-proof the area for continued growth and building a smarter, more resilient road network.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

This can include all the small cracks, tears, and gaps on your doors and windows, walls, ceilings and floors; but also encompasses the leaks around the plumbing system, which can become a breeding ground for many of these pests. Walls and foundations are best filled with silicone caulk for long lasting results.

Building Controls

The Construction Index

JUNE 30, 2025

Bauer will also sink and 334 secant wall piles of 750mm diameter. metres, using its BG30 rigs operating in continuous flight auger (CFA) mode, penetrating the dense Lambeth and Thanet Sand strata to support a new maintenance building. Piles will be installed to depths of up to 26.5 Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. According to Perkins Eastman, the project was designed as a national model for sustainable, healthy and high-performing schools. A minimum NRC of 0.70

Ceiling Systems

The Construction Index

AUGUST 11, 2025

35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields is to become the Firoz Lalji Global Hub [© David Chipperfield Architects] The London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) has appointed McLaren Construction for a £100m retrofit and extension of an existing 1950s building at 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields to create a home for the Firoz Lalji Global Hub.

Flooring Systems

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field. These types of disruptions have made procurement planning far more complex and less predictable. Sponsored Content The jobsite can be unpredictable, but with DEWALT®, youre ready.

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. The proposed buildings will have a traditional brick façade, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area, with aluminium windows and Juliet balconies.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

The new 12-metre learner pool will be housed in a building that will extend the leisure centre’s footprint and will also accommodate a new reception area and café. Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Published July 15, 2025 Sebastian Obando Reporter post share post print email license Construction crews install panels of the border wall on Nov. For example, tax credits for energy-efficient buildings are set to expire after 2026, creating urgency for stalled or newly planned green developments.

Renewable Energy Systems

The Construction Index

AUGUST 11, 2025

Ealing Council and housing association A2Dominion have agreed a deal that moves them a step closer to completing the £400m regeneration of the Green Man Lane estate can restart. The remaining 180 properties will be sold on the open market, with sales used to offset the cost of building the homes to let.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Deeley contracts manager Jamie Travis, site manager Eamonn Gorman, Bloor Homes’ regional MD Paul Degg and Deeley construction director Steve Turner do that Westlife thing Deeley Construction is putting up an 18,500 sq ft, two-storey building that will provide offices for 50 Bloor Homes staff in Lichfield. midlands regional headquarters.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. It was founded in 1984 by Michael Ellis and listed on the alternative investment market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange in 2016. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

The Green Plant Academy has been designed to specialise in training on zero-emission equipment, providing career development while also helping the construction industry further transition to cleaner ways of working and ultimately address the climate emergency. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

The planned 6,700 sqm seven-storey building, Nicholas Hare Architects, will replace current premises that are deemed no longer fit for purpose. Willmott Dixon’s work will also improve public spaces around the site, including landscaped terraces and dedicated green spaces. Complete is due in 2027.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The National Centre for Child Health Technology Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Ruth Brown added: “Sheffield Children’s has come a long way since caring for 29 patients in 1876 – our first year and from one building. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Health Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. The development has seen strong demand from trade operators since its launch, and Plot 1 represents a key opportunity to build on that momentum. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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