Tag: building
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From BIM to Building: Finland’s Push to Digitalize the Construction Supply Chain
The way the construction industry manages product data throughout a project’s lifecycle is far from lean. The process involves manual re-entry at each step and repeated quantity takeoffs using the same data by designers, contractors, and manufacturers. We could prevent this costly and unnecessary work by systematically managing product data. At the May 20 Round…
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Building Safety Levy Q&A: everything construction needs to know
In this Q&A, Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen set out some important information about the levy so construction can get to grips with it before its implementation in autumn 2026. (Image: Erix2005 via Dreamstime.com) So much has been said about the levy these past few years – can you summarise the current position? Following this,…
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How’s the government going to ‘get Britain building’?
The government has published two major planning announcements aimed at the housebuilding sector. David Parry explains what’s in each of them. (Image: Paul Maguire via Dreamstime) The end of May saw the publication of two major government announcements for the construction sector, both setting out further intentions to free up the planning system and get…
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How Transit Contributes to Sustainable Building Certification
1. Introduction: Building’s Sustainability Certifications Did a question ever hit your mind, like, what if, along with your building’s sustainability, there is a green environment outside on the road. As the era is revolutionizing, developers are paying attention to energy efficiency and water conservation systems, while moving towards green building certifications. But, here transportation affects…
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ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump’s push to remove undocumented workers from industries across the country played out on several construction sites last week. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested over 100 undocumented workers during a jobsite raid in Tallahassee,…
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How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical — it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector,…
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See the North West home named Building of the Year 2025
A recently completed family home in Cheshire East has been named both the RIBA North West Award winner and the region’s Building of the Year for 2025. The project, known as Vestige and designed by Smith Young Architects, stands on the site of a deteriorating Edwardian house and incorporates elements of the original structure into…
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Building a house in a flood zone? Is it worth the risk?
As our climate continues to change, flooding is increasingly a concern for homeowners. For self-builders, flooding can have serious implications, even before a brick is laid. If you’re buying land, flood risk isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s a fundamental part of the planning process. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, extra…
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John Reutter Appointed President of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental leader over the past seven years. He will continue to be based out of the North America headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn.,…