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

UK Construction Blog

This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls. However, conventional air conditioning systems are energy-hungry and typically use fossil fuels. The UK is a country that wants to be a world leader in renewable energy. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task.

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

UK Construction Blog

Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

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Modern Windows Revive 110-Year-Old Pennsylvania School

CCR Magazine

More than 110 years old, Steele Elementary School in Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg School District ( HBGSD ) has been revitalized and restored to its historic aesthetic, while expanding and improving its functionality for future decades. They passed the historic review board with no notes.”

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. It’s better to save the surprises for birthdays and anniversaries.

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Weathering the storm: Rainscreen systems in retrofits

Construction Specifier

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. A modern rainscreen system incorporates a larger air gap of 20 mm (0.78

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Future-Proof Your Engineering Firm

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The key to keeping growth on track lies in adopting scalable systems and processes that can handle the increasing complexity. You may tackle infrastructure developments, renewable energy projects, or large-scale retrofitting, each with unique compliance and budgeting requirements.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

million-square-foot distribution center, and the company currently operates a fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing facility in the City of Rensselaer. Lawrence Seaway System, it is part of over 2,300 miles of water transportation from Duluth, Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean. Lawrence Seaway.