UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. Heating Systems : Gas boilers will likely be banned, with a shift to low-carbon options like heat pumps.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

In the commercial sector, adopting sustainable practices reduces environmental impact, enhances efficiency, and attracts eco-conscious consumers. Businesses are increasingly opting for solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient systems, which help lower costs, reduce carbon emissions, and create eco-friendly, functional spaces.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Look at the following elements: Exterior Materials : What materials are used for the siding, roofing, and trim? Roof Shape : Is your roof gabled, hipped, or flat? Roofing : Match the roofing material, color, and pitch. Consider the Roof Design The roof is a key element in making your addition look like it belongs.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

PVC (vinyl) roofing membranes, in particular, are highly recyclable and have many other environmental benefits that make them an ideal match for sustainable building practices. PVC roofing membranes have a long service life, making for a clean, quick, safe, and affordable option to alternative roofing systems.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

The result is a unique, double-layer insulation system that leverages concretes durability and weather-resistance around the insulative core. for the most insulative wall system on the market. Due to this threat, many insurance companies in dry regions are denying coverage to homes that do not have fire resistant roofing materials.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, efficiency. Passive House is an internationally-recognized building standard designed to ensure thermal comfort while significantly reducing energy use when compared to traditional construction.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Its energy efficiency surpasses California’s Title 24 Energy Analysis standards by 45 percent. Impermeable areas, such as the roof and second-floor deck, direct water to on-site infiltration planters, cleaning it in the process. Energy Star appliances and high-efficacy light fixtures further reduce consumption.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 The design incorporates 3D aluminum spandrel panels anchored to the concrete floor slab to cover its edge, with stiffeners to resist wind forces and accommodate different bay configurations.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

One of the biggest challenges in modifying the existing PEMB was the addition of a second floor. Rockford Construction’s teams analyzed the possibility from multiple levels before ultimately deciding to raise the existing roof approximately five feet vertically. The Amplify GR H.U.B. ‘07

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Metal buildings fit the bill as an exceedingly strong, sturdy and durable building system which can be customized and fortified by the design and construction of its structural members, connections and bracing. For example, metal roofing can withstand winds of 140 mph , the equivalent of the highest ranked Category 4 hurricane.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Completed in the Spring of 2023, 555 Greenwich is a 16-story office building in New York City that has been drawing attention for its new “circular energy infrastructure” approach to sustainability. 555 Greenwich also ranks among the most efficient commercial properties nationally.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Architect Kevin Burke led the design ethos, emphasizing integration with the natural environment through open floor plans, clear sight corridors, and extensive glazing that captures breathtaking views of the Teton Mountain range. Triple-glazed windows, overhangs, and a white roofing membrane manage solar exposure.

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Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Structural Systems 116

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

With energy efficiency being a high priority for everyone right now in the UK energy crisis, property developers have set out a guide to help people use heating systems that can be used to curb energy usage and save on both water and the price of energy.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. This is a big deal as it means that established builders use better materials and add premium features like extra insulation and 25-year roof warranties. Quality construction also needs good ventilation systems and smart utility placement.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy. Water Heating System.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the most pressing concerns along these lines is energy efficiency. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore some of the best energy-efficient upgrades to consider during a commercial renovation. Natural daylighting is one of the most fundamental tenets of creating an energy-efficient structure.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How to Spot Poor Attic Insulation in Your Home Why Attic Insulation Matters for Energy Efficiency Attic insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining a homes energy efficiency. Without proper insulation, heat escapes in the winter and enters in the summer, forcing HVAC systems to work harder.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling. Reclaimed ash floorboards from demolished 1920’s tram depot became bedroom flooring. Reclaimed steel roofing from the original carport was reused as distinctive, low-maintenance cladding. kWh battery.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The 41,899-m 2 (451,000-sf) project achieved sustainability by relying on alternative energy sources, including geothermal wells and solar energy. This commitment to renewable energy aligns with the town of Belmont’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. It reduces energy use and carbon while providing efficient heating and cooling to the building.

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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.

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Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 8, 2023

One benefit of the simultaneous design process is that the four buildings share critical energy and water infrastructure. For its part, The Canyon hosts the key mechanical elements of an efficient district heating system, hidden away in parts of the ground floor and basement.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. The “human factor” comes in second place.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

These practices focus on reducing the industry’s impact on the environment, conserving resources, promoting energy efficiency, and creating healthier living environments. Embracing energy efficiency At the heart of sustainable construction is energy efficiency.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A conversion will greatly impact existing and new MEP systems, so the structural team will need to account for new floor and wall openings for conduit, piping, and HVAC. A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

By positioning the bands on the building perimeter, an open and column-free floor plan is created, offering maximum flexibility for interior planning. The elevator and utility core of the building are offset to the south, freeing up the office interiors and providing further floor plan flexibility. High-performance mechanical systems.

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Stok

APRIL 25, 2021

Haley Gardner, Manager, Energy + Carbon, International Living Future Institute. Raised floor timber foundation: Used in lieu of a traditional post-tension slab concrete foundation. All-Electric: The home does not use any fossil fuel energy sources. kW PV solar array provides enough energy to power the home. •

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Finding the best work van is important as a contractor because it will help you improve your efficiency and productivity. When buying the Ford Transit Custom you can select from two roof height options depending on how much cargo capacity you want. This van model is also energy efficient and has advanced safety features.

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Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Construction Equipment 98

Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While Terran’s focus is on building walls, the company hopes to expand the automation concept to other housing components such as floors and roofs. Adobe homes are sound proof, fire resistant and energy efficient.

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