UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Integrated Solar Roofing Integrated solar roofing is gaining momentum all over the country, offering an aesthetically pleasing and efficient way to harness the potent energy of the sun. This trend is driven by the need for sustainable energy solutions that do not compromise on design?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Look at your bill and see what’s the main energy users in your home and you can change. Variable rates can jump through the roof during peak hours. Now you can use energy smarter. Energy Guzzlers in Your Home Some appliances and devices are big energy users. Energy efficient models and unplug when not in use.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Clearly, as an industry, we have a long way to go to help clients reach the net zero energy target.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Sustainable materials and practices not only help the planet but also improve your home’s energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall appeal. This guide will explore various e co-friendly options for your next remodeling project , from choosing green materials to implementing energy-saving practices.

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BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

According to research by real estate services firm JLL, renewing an existing building can increase its market rate by 120%. To chart the way forward and draw tenants back, we partnered with JLL to create four cost-effective, scalable design solutions—the “Midlife Metamorphosis”: Hit the Streets: Reinvigorate the ground floor.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Whether you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your current one, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest trends to ensure your home is modern, energy-efficient, and equipped for the future. Sustainable design features like solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient windows are also increasingly popular.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Sustainable Design: Incorporating sustainable practices can reduce your environmental footprint and improve energy efficiency. Use eco-friendly materials, incorporate natural lighting, and consider renewable energy sources such as solar panels. Flooring: Select flooring materials that balance beauty and practicality.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Things like hardwood floors or well-built cabinetry that won’t have to be replaced in a few years. Or opt for materials that work harder to protect the home, like cool roof shingles that reflect heat in especially sunny areas. Maximize Space A well thought-out floor plan that doesn’t waste space.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Creating an eco-friendly living space is about making conscious choices – from the materials we use to the way we consume energy. Bamboo, for instance, is a fast-growing, renewable resource that makes for excellent flooring and cabinetry. Plus, solar panels can increase your property value and provide energy independence.

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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. Heating and Cooling System.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

That little drip can turn into a full-blown flood, ruining floors, walls, and everything in between. Would you pay more for a home with a new roof, fresh paint, and a manicured lawn, or one with a leaky roof and a jungle for a yard? Energy Efficiency Ever heard of a money pit? Imagine ignoring a tiny leak. Win-win, right?

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In 1900, an expansion added a 6th floor to the original building, while the Court Square Hotel was constructed next door as a standalone structure with physical connections to the office building. The existing structure was certainly a challenge at ThirtyOne Elm,” says TAT Associate Phil Renzi, one of the project’s key leaders.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. Two effective and common approaches to overcladding are exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) applications and the hanging of insulated metal panels (IMPs) on a new outer subframe or furring.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Orientation of the Building Building orientation is the process of facing a structure in a certain way to maximize various aspects of its surroundings, such as the warmth of the sun, curb appeal, wind patterns, and drainage system. The process reduces your reliance on artificial lighting and HVAC systems.

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BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, there are several cities where if a solar canopy exceeds a certain percentage of a building’s roof area, you must count that solar canopy as part of the total building height. Europe is well on its way to creating completely regenerative systems, and emerging markets can leapfrog by learning from those strategies.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Solutions for a net-zero future include reducing waste, installing green roofs, and using inventive design. Energy Efficiency First, make sure your new building is working efficiently before adding sustainability measures. Minimise energy waste before investing in offsetting measures. Net Zero Architecture?

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 13, 2022

The easy description of the top-down construction method will help the storeroom surface of the house will install in a system which, after realization of the cellar, will be set up from upper to lower surface by surface. Renew the equal method up to the wanted deepness will arrive. Top-Down Construction. Construct wall fastener piles.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

It deals with innovative new technologies to help positively impact the environment we live in and can take many forms such as architecture, civil engineering, renewable energy sources, and more. Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. Swelect Energy Systems Ltd. $50 Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. – 361.00

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. B1010 Floor Construction. B30 Roofing.

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Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. B1010 Floor Construction. B30 Roofing.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

It’s not just about aesthetics or energy savings, it’s also about creating a healthy and vibrant living space. These can range from health improvements to energy efficiency. Environmental and Energy Efficiency Benefits Maximizing natural light in homes can reap rewards beyond individual health.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Oak is a renewable resource that, when sourced responsibly, has a minimal environmental footprint. This natural material insulates efficiently, aiding in energy conservation — a key consideration for eco-friendly design. Flat roofs present a sleek, contemporary look, while allowing for potential green roofing solutions.

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Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2022

The 650 square foot building demonstrates how we can build a home with rapidly renewable, bio-based materials, such as wood, straw, and hemp. It is two stories to maximize the small building footprint, but the first floor is still designed to be accessible. The CO2ttage is oriented for year-round comfort using passive solar energy.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Useful for all major structural components, including floors, interior walls, exterior walls, and roofs. CLT products, thus, have two-directional strength.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In addition to this, construction has started at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm, which will help advance the UK’s green energy infrastructure. According to the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, energy usage in current housing accounts for 48% of built environment emissions.

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Natural Building

MAY 27, 2013

Published in 2013 by Chelsea Green, The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit , by Jeff Wilson, is a worthy read. Jeff Wilson is committed to doing what he can to conserve energy and safeguard our environment, and he does this through tackling his own home with a deep energy retrofit (DER).

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Penalties for non-compliance.

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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. 01 83 19 Roofing Performance Requirements. Roofing Commissioning. Requirements.

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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. 01 83 19 Roofing Performance Requirements. Roofing Commissioning. Requirements.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

This husband and wife team both work in the renewable energy field, with Rebekah installing PV systems and Stephen designing and building passive and active solar heated homes. The introduction goes into the history of the use of solar energy and analyzes why one would want to employ it. posted by Kelly Hart | 12:48 PM.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 1, 2022

One of the main advantage of this material is easily renewable , fast growing and high yielding tree. Bamboo timbers also have tensile strength and it is also an energy extensive product. This timber is used for framing, flooring, tin-housing, lining, pergolas, bargeboards, etc. Advantages of Bamboo Timber. Green Timber.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

The new studio will offer residents and community members a wide range of classes and state-of-the-art equipment, including Pilates reformers, chairs, springboard, barre, TRX training systems, and extensive training certification for its instructors. verticals across real estate, credit, renewable energy, and secondary strategies.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Kiley’s landscape plan, installed on the ground floor of the 49-m (160-ft) atrium, is driven by the 4-m (13-ft) grade change between the 42nd and 43rd Street building entrances. Planters line the edges of the third, fourth, fifth, and 11th floors, taking the planting palette into the upper tiers of the atrium.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Check Points: 1.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2022

It was an octagonal house with a sand floor with rugs put over it. It had been that way for years, and I thought it was an interesting floor system. I got very used to just coming in and doing that and going home and letting somebody else do the roof. You can point out that their energy bills may very well be less.

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