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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

ThirtyOne Elm is a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation. Photo courtesy Ed Wonsek ThirtyOne Elm, a recently completed residential conversion in Massachusetts, was a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

And with a new year comes new codes that can muddy the waters even further. To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. Look for updated IBC codes in the days and weeks to come. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. RELATED Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? 15 asphalt felt.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home

The Pro Builder

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. The company’s new LED fixtures are compatible with the Crestron Home operating system.

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MEP Cost Insights for Contractors in Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of project planning. These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

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A Homebuilding Factory that Comes to You

The Pro Builder

You’re deploying 90% of the build using traditional skilled labor.” Photo courtesy Cuby Technologies Cuby’s mobile micro factory is an inflatable dome of about 30,000 to 40,000 square feet that contains the entire home-construction production system. We focus not on the home, the end product, but on the system,” Gampel says. “We