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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

When Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, it began a 500-mile path of destruction that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and infrastructure. A significant post-flooding issue with traditional materials, such as wood, is the widespread growth of mold and mildew, which can pose serious health risks.

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Navigating Modern Construction: Trends, Challenges, and Local Considerations

UK Construction Blog

Meanwhile, advances in 3D printing allow for faster, on-site fabrication of components, opening up new possibilities for affordable housing and emergency infrastructure. Clients and regulators alike now expect buildings to meet eco-conscious benchmarks.

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How Blocked Drains Affect Stormwater Management Systems

CCR Magazine

Floodwater can damage infrastructure, disrupt transportation, and create unsafe conditions for residents. The contamination affects the health of rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, disrupting biodiversity and degrading water quality, which can have long-term repercussions for wildlife and human populations dependent on these resources.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

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. This report breaks down what the new regulations mean, the challenges they bring, and the opportunities they create.

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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? It’s essential to maintain biodiversity conservation while expanding infrastructure growth since these two goals can be achieved side by side.

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Best Practices for Financial Management in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Additionally, knowing when to capitalize construction loan interest can significantly impact your project’s financial health. Being informed about the biggest infrastructure project in Australia for 2024 provides insights into industry trends. Grasping the burden rate in construction is also vital for accurate budgeting.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

BD+C

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.