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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Foundation Waterproofing and Utility Insulation Retrofitting and/or rehabilitating historical structures is one of the top trends in modern construction. One of the greatest roadblocks to historical building rehabilitation is foundations and utility infrastructures that are not compliant with contemporary codes.

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The Future of Prefabrication in Urban Residential Developments

Construction Daily News

Many types of prefab materials, such as louvered pergolas, steel buildings, and vinyl fence gate kit systems, leverage machinery and automation in the factory. On-site, most prefab components require far less preparation and foundation work, allowing for quicker, more efficient construction that requires smaller labor teams.

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reduce structural load, leading to savings on foundations and support systems. They also enhance indoor comfort while minimizing reliance on HVAC systems. Recycling water from masonry curing processes.

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

The post Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. This makes them really good at saving energy.

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Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades

UK Construction Blog

The post Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Upgrading to energy efficient appliances and systems can cut your energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. Smart thermostats and high efficiency HVAC systems can make that a reality. You can do it yourself or hire a pro.

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M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Stok

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) refers to not only reviewing the submeter data, but also including the detailed equipment or system operational data from sensors installed within the systems (i.e.,