Waikato’s top House of the Year winners announced

An extraordinary home in Rangitahi, Raglan, built by White Wood Homes, has been awarded the Supreme House of the Year Award at the recent 2026 Waikato House of the Year Awards. The project also received the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award, Kitchen Excellence Award, PDL Smart Home Award, The Floor Store Interior Design Award, and the APL New Home $1.5 million […] The post Waikato’s top House of the Year winners announced appeared first on Building Today.

How Businesses Are Using ADA Inspectors to Prevent Lawsuits

The post How Businesses Are Using ADA Inspectors to Prevent Lawsuits appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Running a commercial facility requires more than just good service and quality products. Accessibility lawsuits are a growing problem for business owners today, and they can be expensive and damaging to their businesses’ reputation. Smart property owners are proactively reaching out to certified professionals to assess their property before they face legal issues, to ensure […]

From Legacy Systems to Smart Grids: How Consultants Are Bridging the Utility Infrastructure Gap

The post From Legacy Systems to Smart Grids: How Consultants Are Bridging the Utility Infrastructure Gap appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The utility sector faces an infrastructure crisis. Aging equipment designed for predictable, one-way power flow cannot handle the bidirectional dynamics of distributed generation and energy storage. Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) offers a path forward, but successful deployment depends on selecting qualified advanced metering consultants. Strategic expertise in information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) integration, regulatory navigation and […]

How Modern uPVC Sliding Sash Windows Are Helping Builders Meet Today’s Project Expectations

The post How Modern uPVC Sliding Sash Windows Are Helping Builders Meet Today’s Project Expectations appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sash windows remain one of the most requested styles on period-style homes, conservation area properties and traditional-looking new builds. For builders and installers, though, looking right is no longer enough on its own. Clients and planners increasingly expect sash windows that also perform: ventilation that doesn’t spoil the sightlines, security features that suit a smart […]

Smart Home Features Every Homeowner Should Consider During a Remodel

The post Smart Home Features Every Homeowner Should Consider During a Remodel appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Remodeling already comes with enough dust, decisions, and “while we’re at it” moments. The last thing you need is a home full of gadgets that drain power, drop offline, or make privacy feel like an afterthought. A good plan starts early, before the walls are sealed. Done thoughtfully, smart home features can lower utility costs, […]

Smart buildings and whole life maintenance

Ahead of a short speaking window in the Tridonic 2022 seminar I decided to start doing some research on this topic in other parts of the globe.

New Criteria for a New, Smart Building Era

Digital technology for buildings

Why Outsourcing Revit Family Modeling Services to India Is a Smart Move