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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Adaptive reuse is a growing trend in construction and urban planning, offering creative ways to breathe new life into underutilized or vacant spaces. Adaptive reuse refers to repurposing existing structures or land for a use different from its original intent. Pickleball’s Popularity in the U.S. Cities across the U.S.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
Architects would develop plans, which contractors would then interpret and build. For example, BIM allows for enhanced coordination between design and on-site execution, reducing delays, cost overruns, and construction waste. They must navigate site constraints, heritage considerations, and dense regulations.
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UK Construction Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site?
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. into a much larger villa while preserving both the home’s original character and nearby saguaro cacti and mesquite trees is no easy task.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Some may be relatively well-preserved, requiring only minimal work to restore, while others might be severely neglected, presenting a multitude of challenges for potential buyers. By bringing empty homes back into use, buyers can contribute to revitalizing communities and providing much-needed housing solutions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.
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