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Green light for Canary Wharf science tower

Construction Enquirer

A low-carbon strategy has been implemented across the development, which includes highly insulated and airtight building fabric, with an optimized façade, energy efficient MEP systems and the provision of renewable sources and highly efficient photo voltaic panels. Enabling works on the 3.3

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The Good NEWs: 6 Emerging Trends That Are Actually Good for the Construction Industry

Constructonomics

Here are six emerging trends that look like good news for the construction industry and the broader world. New Materials. In construction, this need has brought about new tools like energy recovery systems, occupancy sensors, green construction software, and more. The Sharing Economy.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The building’s developer, Ben Kaiser, told Portland Monthly that getting everyone involved in the project on board with the wood construction—including banks, investors and contractors—was a challenge, but that the new material offered advantages. As Green Construction Grows, So Could Cross-Laminated Timber.

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Higgins to replace 1960s towers in Fulham

Construction Enquirer

“By ensuring that 50% of these stunning new Fulham flats will be available at social or London affordable rent, we are making progress towards our ambitious goal of providing over 3,000 affordable homes to our local community over the next four years.”

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

The Constructor

Steel: Steel is also used in pre-fabricated formwork. Purpose made steel forms are fabricated when dimensional tolerances are critical, or when the forms are planned to be re-used. Aluminium: Often used in pre-fabricated formwork, that is put together on site. waffle floors).

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5 Best Short Sleeve Work Shirts for Hot Weather

Work Gearz

Short-sleeved cotton shirts may bring to mind the science nerd, however, we have good news! Nowadays short-sleeved cotton shirts thanks to new designs and fabric mixes, can show off a nice muscular silhouette. You’ll want to keep in mind fabric quality because a transparent shirt on the job is inappropriate.

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Gray House Color Schemes

CivilJungle

The good news is that there are so many different grey tones that you can easily choose a color scheme that works for everyone. Green Gray siding color gives an elegant look to the house. Dark brown goes well with green-gray. As it will go well with the gray-green. It will complement the green color fully.

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