Tag: Climate
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Best Window Styles for Boulder’s Mountain Climate
Did you think whether any type of window you’ve chosen affects how warm or cool your home feels? People who live in Boulder may be surprised by the mountain weather, which can include hot summers, strong winds, cold winters, and sudden weather changes, all of which are a part of life. T his is why…
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Smart Climate Upgrades for 2025: Beat the Heat or Embrace It
Hot summers. Weird winters. Power bills that make zero sense. If your house still runs on the same systems it did ten years ago, it’s probably wasting energy every single day. And in 2025, that waste adds up to higher costs, more strain on the grid, and a home that can’t keep up when the…
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Metal’s Role in Resilient Design Amid Climate 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, leaders are…
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UWE Bristol reveals climate event programme
UWE Bristol has revealed the programme for its next Digital Construction Climate Nexus event on 20 June. Ahmed Hagras, co-programme leader for the MSc BIM and senior lecturer in BIM at UWE Bristol, told BIMplus: “As the built environment faces increasing climate challenges, we must leverage the full potential of digital construction. This event creates…
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Solar Panel Cleaning by Climate: What to Know
As more homes and businesses adopt solar energy, the importance of proper solar panel maintenance becomes clearer. While the panels themselves are low-maintenance by design, they aren’t completely hands-off. Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and environmental grime all reduce efficiency—especially when cleaning is neglected over time. But here’s the twist: not all cleaning schedules or strategies…
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Dennis Appel Leads New Division in Danfoss Climate Solutions
Danfoss Climate Solutions has named Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly established Controls and Thermal Management division. This new division unites the expertise of heat exchangers with refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning technologies to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency. Since 2020, Dennis Appel has played a key role in expanding Danfoss’ heat exchangers…
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Best Pool Cleaning Tips for San Antonio’s Climate: Top 5 Tips
Keeping a pool clean in San Antonio’s climate can be a unique challenge due to its warm weather and sunny days. Regular pool maintenance is important to manage potential issues like algae growth and debris accumulation. Proper cleaning practices, tailored to San Antonio’s conditions, are key to enjoying a sparkling pool throughout the year. Effective…
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Penetron Protects DoubleTree Hotel from Harsh Tropical Climate
The March 2025 grand opening of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Vũng Tàu, Việt Nam, brings five-star luxury to this popular beach resort. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products provides the hotel’s concrete foundation structures with enhanced durability to resist concrete deterioration from the marine environment. A port city of around 450,000 situated on a…
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No planet B: How CIC is addressing the climate crisis
Even considering the tumultuous news cycle of recent months, I’m willing to gamble that by the time you read this there will be something in the media bringing you face to face with the stark consequences of climate change inaction – whether it relates to overheating, fires, floods, drought or other biodiversity threats. View the…
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‘Should we accept a climate resilience contract clause?’
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a main contractor worried about a data centre project where the client wants to put in a clause on climate events. Peter Vinden looks at this growing area of risk As the need for climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure increases, the construction industry will have to contend with many…