Why Modern Construction Projects Require Smarter Plumbing Planning

The post Why Modern Construction Projects Require Smarter Plumbing Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction endeavors are getting increasingly complex in nature. It is now expected from modern buildings to perform well in terms of energy efficiency, durability, occupant comfort levels, efficiency and comply with relevant regulations. While maintaining structural stability and integrity is of utmost importance, the success of today’s construction project cannot be determined based on what […]

Why Smart & Energy-Efficient Apartments Are the Future

The post Why Smart & Energy-Efficient Apartments Are the Future appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy bills keep climbing. Climate targets tighten every year. And people are spending more time at home than any generation before them. The apartment of 2025 looks nothing like the one your parents rented in the late nineties — smart tech and energy efficiency stopped being premium add-ons somewhere along the way. They became the […]

How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage

Surging energy costs risk undermining the competitiveness of UK manufacturers by soaking up more operating budgets and sapping essential resources for investment, according to a recent report. The post How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK

The post How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 1.8 homes per minute. That’s how many homes need retrofitting between now and 2050 if the UK is going to meet its energy efficiency goals. The challenge isn’t just carrying out the work. It’s knowing where to start, which homes need attention first, and whether retrofit projects are actually delivering the results they’re supposed to. […]

ISO-Chemie delivers energy upgrade for Edwardian home retrofit

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in 1909 in Oxford, up to current energy efficiency standards, providing better quality accommodation for the […] The post ISO-Chemie delivers energy upgrade for Edwardian home retrofit appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Metroun - UK Building Regulations Explained Simply 19042023

The UK Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure that all construction work in the UK is safe, healthy, and accessible. In this video, Metroun explore what the Building Regulations are, how they are enforced, as well as the series of approved documents

Belinda Carr - How to Stop Thermal Bridging with T Studs

Wood is a conductor or a thermal bridge. It allows heat to flow easily from the exterior to the interior or vice versa. To solve this problem, a company in the States, called US Engineered Wood, has invented the T-Stud, a framing member that improves the energy efficiency of buildings by acting like a thermal break instead of a thermal bridge.

nla - Retrofit on the Strand, 21022023

Marion Baeli, partner of PDP London and member of the NLA Zero Carbon Expert Panel, gives a tour of the practice’s latest retrofit at Eighty Strand

BRE - Decarbonising heat in Britain's buildings, Dec 2022

This paper is based on a thorough review of the current evidence and literature on the subject of heat decarbonisation. BRE have provided an analysis of the current policy direction as well as a number of recommendations which they believe will deliver decarbonisation more effectively

RICS - Measuring the financial impact of climate change, 29052020

In this webinar, sponsored by PwC in Germany, the financial implications of climate change and strategies for the decarbonisation of real estate portfolios are considered. Panellists explained how they have developed tools for modelling various climate change scenarios and their potential commercial consequences

Auditel

Auditel is a leading Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions Company. We help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging economic climate, organisations are battling with the desire to drive growth and profitability, whilst investing in low carbon emitting technologies to reduce their carbon footprint and speed up their journey to achieving Net Zero. Auditel provide a comprehensive procurement service, covering over 100 cost areas across all sectors. Due to this procurement expertise, we can potentially self-fund your net zero journey. OUR MISSION: To help organisations on their journey to Net Zero in a measurable, meaningful and potentially self-funding way.

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co.

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. is the exclusive authorized dealer for Enviro Thermal Coatings in South and Central Texas from the Texas hill country to the gulf coast. Our cork coatings and ceramic nano coatings provide benefits unmatched by any other coating available on the market. We also provide nano roofing products and installation. Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. still offers custom deck building and siding installation as well. Professional, quality services to meet our slogan. “Curb appeal sold here.”

Zennio

Leading KNX manufacturer with dedicated control solutions for hotels, residentail and commercial buildings. Our solutions and products are used all over the world, with projects varying from single dwellings to some of the largest hotels in the world, from mid to high-end developments.