UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites appeared first on 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 Construction firms can lower commercial energy costs by replacing outdated machinery and using innovative monitoring systems while improving operational performance and sustainability.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In my last blog post, I hinted we had big news to reveal. So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! for what we considered the ultimate office tenant renovation project. Don’t design in a silo.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The post Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. Buildings can be made exclusively from plant-based products plus natural mineral materials such as earth and lime.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. Are you looking for different means to partake in the ongoing green revolution ? Install Building Insulation. You’re not alone though.

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Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

electrical, plumbing, HVAC roofing). Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Extra paperwork and systems required.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045. This limits the amount of non-renewable energy required for these vital building functions.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. The post Renovate or Extend? You’re not alone.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

When built, designed and maintained properly, green roofs have many more advantages than disadvantages. Also, it is generally a potentially usable and pleasant green space. The creation of green roofs in cities can mitigate some serious problems. Garden roofs dampen and filter a good part of these impurities.

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Natural Building

APRIL 1, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Rochelle and Joel Payne of Auckland, New Zealand, a PhD student and former aircraft engineer, are building a rammed-earth house which is part of the the Living Building Challenge. The most challenging part of the build has been meeting the requirements of the Living Building Challenge. “But it is so difficult. .

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 28, 2024

The post Why Roof Design Is Important To The Home Planning Process appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Are you homeowner planning to go for a new build home instead of buying an already existing residential property? The roof plays an important role in your future home and to all of you residents that’ll be living in there.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2021

The building was designed to meet the Living Building Challenge and features include solar hot water, photovoltaic panels, geothermal borehole, and a beautiful living roof. The primary building material is wood which stores carbon dioxide for the life of the building.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The Eagleyew house is a beautifully sculpted custom green home built with nearly 100% natural materials. There is a wraparound living roof, and the interior has earthen floors and natural plasters. This house has three heat sources: passive solar, a masonry stove, and an annualized geo solar system.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It is no longer acceptable for buildings to be just high-performing–they must contribute to the good of the planet as well. Metal B-Decking More and more buildings are constructing rooftop decks.

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Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 30, 2021

Many of the structures have green or living roofs, although only a fraction of the 1,800 buildings have living roofs, and many of these are confined to the garage, connecting the building directly to the surrounding earth while providing a pathway for grazing deer. Not too bad for a roof that is 55 years old!

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BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. Some organizations focus on amenities for the people within a building, while others look for a broader sense of community and social inclusion. Juliette Morgan: It’s interesting, because from a U.S.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Rebecca Tasker, with a crew of apprentices, is building two straw bale houses near Escondido, California. So the building project is also a teaching site. When you talk of energy used for building materials, that energy was already used in growing the food that the straw is left over from. Using straw fits in with permaculture.

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Contractors Liability Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Choosing a qualified and experienced contractor for your project is essential because roofing is a complex process that requires expertise and experience. Today, asphalt shingles are the most common type of roofing material used in North America. Any of them will be able to install and repair your beloved roof safely.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These documents provide valuable insights into the environmental and health impacts of building materials, respectively. The article will examine these documentation types, their significance in the roofing industry, their evolution, and their role in shaping the future of sustainable construction.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Beyond Panels: The Rise of Integrated Solar Roofing and Building Materials appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One such transformative trend is the rise of integrated solar roofing and building materials. Learn more with GreenMatch solar panels guides.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

The post Sustainable Homes: The UKs Latest Green Energy Trends appeared first on UK Construction Blog. With rising costs and the UK governments push to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 , households are turning to green solutions. Heat Pumps and Smart Heating Systems To make your dwelling greener switch to a heat pump.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

The post Sustainability in Construction: How UK Attitudes Are Shaping the Industry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction firms are responding to these expectations by: Incorporating sustainable materials : The use of recycled and low-impact materials is becoming standard in new builds.

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Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

The following blog post was written by Michael G. They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post 7 Tips to Make Your Construction Business Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The post The Importance of Green Spaces in Urban Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The monotony of concrete and steel can weigh heavily on both the mind and body, making it clear that urban environments thrive when complemented by green spaces. Thats no coincidence.

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Natural Building

MAY 19, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Natural Building

MAY 27, 2013

Published in 2013 by Chelsea Green, The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit , by Jeff Wilson, is a worthy read. The Wilson family had dreamed of building a new house in the countryside, abandoning their 70 year old house in Athens, Ohio. This includes foundations, floors, walls and roofs.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This design also has a green roof that helps it fit into the landscape. A palm tree projects through a cut out section of the roof. Both the green roof and the rammed earth walls are thermal mass that allows passive heating and cooling with no added systems.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The post Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Where Are Green-collar Employment Most Needed?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings Conservation Areas have inherent restrictions designed to preserve architectural and historical character without requiring an Article 4 Direction.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Inefficient heating systems powered by fossil fuels and poor insulation are the main reason that traditional housing stock in the UK is such a significant contributor to our collective greenhouse gas emissions. Discover how new build homes are being constructed to meet modern energy efficiency standards.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Metal Cladding Solutions | Durable Wall Panels & Sheets appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Metal cladding shields buildings from weather and improves their look. Metal cladding can enhance the visual appeal of any building, from sleek commercial structures to quaint residential homes.

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