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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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General Contractor Contract: The Ultimate Guide for USA and Australian Builders

Buildern

If you’re managing crews, working with subs, and wondering how to handle general contractor markup , this is the foundation you can’t skip. A general contractor contract comes into play when a builder takes full responsibility for managing a construction project , coordinating trades, materials , timelines, and client expectations.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Tips for Choosing the Best Commercial Roofing Contractor

CCR Magazine

Anderson Roofing Company is providing this guide to choosing a commercial roofer as a way to help businesses prepare for their next roof replacement project. Look for a company that exclusively focuses on commercial and industrial roofing systems. Do they have any notable projects or long-standing relationships with local businesses?

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Are Subcontractors Taking Over? What General Contractors Should Know

CCR Magazine

Subcontractors, once seen as supporting players, are stepping into the spotlight, often controlling the rhythm of the project, the timelines, and in some cases, the client relationships themselves. While general contractors still wear the managers hat, the layers of specialization required in modern builds have shifted the dynamic.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

Construction firms can lower commercial energy costs by replacing outdated machinery and using innovative monitoring systems while improving operational performance and sustainability. Use LED Lighting Project sites need deep illumination at night as well as throughout the enclosed areas of work.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

Net-zero is the primary objective necessary for climate management. Therefore, industry associations, independent researchers, and nonprofit organizations are backing these decarbonization and retrofit strategies with data, training, and financing to ease the learning curve and project deployment.