UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Sustainability: Promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and resilience against climate change.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs. An example of the different layers of a green roof.

Change Management 52

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs. An example of the different layers of a green roof.

Change Management 52

Change Management Roofing Systems Land Use Regulations Green Building 52

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. The primary types include stick systems, unitised systems, and specialized types like spider glass.

Wall Systems 62

Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials 62

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

More individuals are prioritizing environmental friendliness, leading to the development of green construction methods and bringing sustainable projects to the forefront. Here are nine green swaps that won’t inflate your project budget. These modern green construction methods have been game-changers in the industry.

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BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. According to research by real estate services firm JLL, renewing an existing building can increase its market rate by 120%. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”

Renewable Energy Systems 45

Renewable Energy Systems Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 45

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Metal cladding shields buildings from weather and improves their look. Various specifications and profiles, such as corrugated and box profile sheets in different gauges, provide flexibility for diverse applications from industrial to residential buildings. The aesthetic appeal of metal cladding also makes it a compelling option.

Fire Protection System Installation 62

Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Painting/finishing Roofing Systems 62

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. In addition, new IoT technologies like in-transit concrete management systems can reduce fuel consumption for ready-mix fleets and minimize rejected loads. VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system can make ready-mix plants more sustainable. .

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BDC Network

MAY 10, 2024

One where nature is the city, and the city is treated as a natural system. And in order to accommodate cars—both how they move and how they’re parked—20th century planners had to develop an elaborate system of roadways that became largely divorced from greenspace.

Green Building 52

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. TRPL seeks to be a living library that embraces the Badlands, honors ecological systems, and provides a model for sustainable living. Because T.R.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

They are a multi-use tool and a great friend to any good building contractor. On a construction site, they have many uses and can be utilized to protect equipment and workers across the site against roofing debris and dust. Roofs are always put up after the construction of walls.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The high-performance house has a geothermal HVAC system, spray foam insulation, certified green framing lumber, certified green windows and doors, and a sustainably sourced cedar shake roof. The site, located a few blocks from the Cumberland River, has a history of industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse buildings.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Historical Significance of Oak Oak has a venerable history in the UK, serving as a traditional building material for centuries. Oak’s resilience and availability made it the go-to choice for not just porches but also for constructing religious, residential, and agricultural structures.

Roofing Systems 62

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Affordable housing that is also resilient in natural disasters is desperately needed in many parts of the world. These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells.

Modular Construction 52

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions. Effective insulation reduces the strain on heating and ventilation systems, cutting down the carbon emissions associated with energy production.

Energy Efficiency 62

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Thermally insulating.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 62

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo Uses in Construction. Bamboo Architecture.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2021

For drinking water, residents choose between the municipal water supply or a self-sufficient water purification system. A green roof covers some of the roof’s surface and helps insulate the dwellings. As the need for resilient cities increases, it is helpful to have projects that serve as a model.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems Electrical Systems 52

BDC Network

APRIL 10, 2023

As CHOs work to solve this, they need a shade strategy that span both new trees but also buildings, built canopies and new infrastructure that can all provide life-saving cover during extreme heat. CHOs should seek city-wide shade plans that encompass urban planning, landscape design, buildings, public infrastructure investments and more.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Design Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we highlighted in our recent APPG report, the government must provide appropriate environmental legislation and market incentives to boost UK timber building. ” It’s excellent to see the government commit to developing low-carbon timber building in this strategy document, says Timber Development UK CEO David Hopkins.

Government Works 62

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

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Building Design Building Products Distribution Landscaping Building Resilience 72

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial construction , one aspect that has seen significant advancement is roofing technology. Gone are the days when a simple tar-and-gravel roof would suffice. From cutting-edge materials to modern techniques, the roofing industry is revolutionizing how buildings are designed and maintained.

Building Materials 45

Building Materials Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 45

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Natural Building

MARCH 16, 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.

Green Building 45

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2020

NASA gave one of the Biggest known to Bechtel to design, construct, and commission Mobile Launcher 2, and its Ground Structure which will be used to assemble and launch the Space Launch System rocket. Construction of Los Angeles police department headquarters building. San Diego Airport- The Green Building. Revenue :- 6.9

Project Management Consulting 52

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. Building science matters.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 10, 2021

Wooden houses are cheap to build and expand and reap low operating and upkeep costs for a significant period of time. Wood panelling is especially common for ceilings, covering irregularities, reducing upkeep and simplifying the fitting of lighting and ventilation systems. Wood in a building can only be used until proper seasoning.

Painting/finishing 52

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Wooden houses are cheap to build and expand and reap low operating and upkeep costs for a significant period of time. Wood panelling is especially common for ceilings, covering irregularities, reducing upkeep and simplifying the fitting of lighting and ventilation systems. Wood in a building can only be used until proper seasoning.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 97

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 97

Stok

OCTOBER 30, 2019

After presenting a methodology for calculating the financial benefits of occupant-centric design, ServiceNow shared how they’ve adapted to the evolving workplace landscape, as well as how we can use technology—from AI to super-smart buildings—to determine what’s next for the workplace. 4: Resiliency, resiliency, resiliency!

Real Estate Development 58

Real Estate Development Building Resilience Building Products Distribution Building Materials 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Liquid applied waterproofing is often used on terraces, podium decks and green roofs. Vegetative roofing systems. ASTM D8014-17: Standard Guide for Selection of Membranes Used in Vegetative Roofing Systems. for podiums, balconies, roof decks and plant rooms). Building Envelope Solutions.

Waterproofing Systems 60

Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Fire Protection Systems 60

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.

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