UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials. It also reduces the environmental damage that comes from building regular homes.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

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 69

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Efficiency 69

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. Read on to see the products that make this year's New American Home yet another standout.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems 130

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. Steel or wood is generally easier to adapt in a conversion.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Not so in a factory.

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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. It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building.

Energy Efficiency 101

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems HVAC Systems 101

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. According to Perkins Eastman, the project was designed as a national model for sustainable, healthy and high-performing schools. An NRC of 0.80

Ceiling Systems 40

Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation 40

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The use of white ceramic frit over the building’s glass facade gives the building an icy white hue, evoking historical studio backdrops that once adorned Hollywood lots. The massing strategy yields a range of floor plate sizes, offering flexibility for diverse interior programming. ha (37-acre) site spans 0.4-km

Flooring Systems 85

Flooring Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Green Building 85

Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

By Lori Greene, DAHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI. A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, earlier this year drew attention to the impact of non-code-compliant fire door assemblies in multifamily residential properties. IT began in an apartment when an electric space heater ignited a mattress nearby. apartment buildings.

Fire Protection Systems 97

Fire Protection Systems Building Codes Wall Systems Green Building 97

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

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 49

Green Building Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 49

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I knew the view from the back of the lot would be great but also a little off-center to the right,” Coletti says, “so I put the kitchen in the left back corner of the floor plan to capture the best view.” The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

When converting a grocery story into the new headquarters of Englewood Construction, many existing materials were reused, including this concrete floor, which received a face lift with a new stain. For a nominal cost you can have the existing HVAC systems of any site checked out to confirm their age and condition.

HVAC Systems 109

HVAC Systems Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Lifts 109

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 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.

Green Building 45

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Roofing Systems 45

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.

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Flooring Systems 63

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

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 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Codes 40

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.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

The net-zero buildings within their own insular mini-city will feature automated multi-functional designs, renewable energies from solar/wind/water/kinetic, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, supertrees, and self-healing concrete structures. CTIO, Bertrand Dano.

Renewable Energy Systems 87

Renewable Energy Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 87

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

The Rise of Sustainable Construction Emphasis on Green Building Practices Sustainability has become a central focus in commercial construction. Industry experts highlight the growing demand for green building practices that minimize environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency 52

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 51

Renewable Energy Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems Green Building 51

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

This can include all the small cracks, tears, and gaps on your doors and windows, walls, ceilings and floors; but also encompasses the leaks around the plumbing system, which can become a breeding ground for many of these pests. For all the pipes and wires in your home, use expanding foam to seal the electric wiring.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Quality Control Property Management Cost Control 52

The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Not surprisingly, the price tag to build a warehouse has a major impact on how its floorplan is designed. If cost wasn’t an issue, owners could build the perfect warehouse with every bell and whistle available to overcome any challenge. Racking is an important warehouse floor plan factor. But no one’s resources are infinite.

Building Products Distribution 75

Building Products Distribution Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection Systems 75

CCR Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

It’s also a vital way to reduce your environmental impact and improve the well-being of everyone who lives in the building. Additionally, there’s an increased demand for sustainable building practices. Understanding Sustainable Building Practices First, it’s important to understand what defines sustainable building practices.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52

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.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use.

Environmental Consulting 55

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 55

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

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Steel Fabrication 45

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.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Sustainability Steel Fabrication Roofing Systems 64

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. To address climate change, states and cities are increasingly phasing out fossil fuel use in commercial buildings in favor of clean, green electric options.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Systems Piping Installation 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One of those clients is electrical contractor, Hatzel & Buehler. We’ve been a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) since 1901 which makes us the longest continuous member. We are also affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a union contractor.

Electrical Systems 81

Electrical Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Structural Systems 81

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is not merely because the construction industry is going green too. The idea of a Green building makes sense from the viewpoint of benefits like reduced greenhouse emissions , cost savings, improved comfort, and greater compliance. They account for nearly 40% of total energy consumption and 75% of electricity.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Roofing Systems 52

Construction Daily News

MARCH 21, 2024

Fortunately, there are many innovative building materials and construction best practices that are helping put the green design trend into overdrive. However, it also has significant utility as a green design principle. Keep reading as we explore some of the most sustainable construction practices in modern commercial spaces.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Products Distribution 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

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

QMark® MUH-Pro+ and CU900 electric heaters with SmartSeries® Plus (SSP) digital BACnet thermostats from Goodyear HVAC Sales proved to be the ideal solution. Since opening in 2006, the building needed to address issues with its HVAC systems and controls, which were leading to high monthly electric bills. The culprit?

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Cost Control Electrical Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52