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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Regulations can differ widely across the nation. These trends center largely around improving safety, combating climate change, and ensuring accessibility. Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants. This month is Building Safety Month. The theme of Building Safety Month this year is “It Starts with You.” Week 1 is titled “Building Safety Starts at Home.”

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Continuous insulation performance

Construction Specifier

The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Choosing the Right Door for Your Business: Key Factors to Consider

CCR Magazine

They add to the aesthetics and ambiance of your building, affect the issue of power consumption, and play a part in your security systems. Security and Safety The primary purpose of any door is to protect and secure, especially from intruders. Another important factor we can also consider is fire safety.

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Ensuring Long-Lasting Safety in Building Design and Construction

CCR Magazine

Professionals like architects, engineers, and builders work together to design structures that withstand environmental challenges while ensuring occupant safety. Focusing on safety and durability is important for protecting lives and property, especially with more frequent natural disasters and urbanization.