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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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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment.

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Gateway to the past: State-of-the-art facility showcases prehistoric wonders

Construction Specifier

Details follow from associate principal (MEP) Rachel Modica, principal (structures) Stephen Curtis, and associate principal (lighting) Wei Liu as they share the innovative engineering solutions and sustainable practices that define this project. Our first step was a passive energy reduction strategy, starting from the concept design phase.

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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

The floor structure was constructed entirely from locally sourced timber. Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof. The floor, wall, and roof details were designed to create a continuous, thermal bridge-free envelope. This contributes to significantly better indoor air quality and comfort.

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Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning

UK Construction Blog

Lodge building has evolved from simple estate structures to versatile, modern constructions serving diverse purposes across residential, commercial, and recreational sectors. Types of Lodge Buildings Understanding the different types of lodge buildings is essential for selecting the right structure to suit your specific requirements.

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EagleView Launches New Property Data Ecosystem

CCR Magazine

EagleViews property data ecosystem includes roof measurements and attributes like property and roof condition, structure identification, and solar suitability information at a parcel level. The ecosystem has over 60 petabytes of asset data derived from high-definition aerial imagery.