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Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather Conditions Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather ConditionsBlog

Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather Conditions

With the increase in extreme weather events like stronger hurricanes, flooding and heat waves, the construction industry is shifting its focus to using weather-resistant materials such as concrete, metal and stone for structures. This shift aims to ensure safety and…
Rose Morrison
29 Ottobre 2024
Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older BuildingsBlog

Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings

As buildings age, they often become less energy efficient, quietly driving up costs and wasting resources. These inefficiencies—sometimes referred to as "energy vampires"—can be found in areas where energy is lost without anyone noticing. According to recent data, older buildings…
Olga Pleskatsevich
10 Ottobre 2024
The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the FutureBlog

The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future

Construction engineers and builders must overcome numerous obstacles to achieve sustainability because conventional waste practices do not consider the planet’s health. Common strategies are some of the most alarming and culminated in the building and construction sector's monumental carbon footprint…
Rose Morrison
18 Settembre 2024