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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.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Key Changes The regulations focus on several areas: Energy Efficiency : New homes must have better insulation and airtightness, potentially with lower U-values for walls, roofs, and windows. Heating Systems : Gas boilers will likely be banned, with a shift to low-carbon options like heat pumps. W/mK or lower.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Determine what you want to use the garage fora workshop, a gym, storage, or perhaps a multifunctional space.

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Smart Material Management in Construction: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Delays

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Have you ever ordered the wrong quantity of materials or tools? If so, you understand how poor material management can lead to costly delays and project budget issues. Materials often make up the largest part of the construction project’s expenses. This is the reason material management is not only about logistics.

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7 Critical Steps to Renovating Your House in the Right Order

UK Construction Blog

Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Take Stock of Storage Walk through closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. Take Stock of Storage Walk through closets, cabinets, and storage spaces.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. The most basic computer data storage facilities date back to World War II.

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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

Key Technologies for Reducing Energy Consumption in Passive Houses A passive house emphasizes “passive” strategies, meaning the technologies used do not involve moving components (such as valves, pumps, or engines), complex control systems, or sophisticated mechanical equipment. Future systems may even allow energy storage for personal use.