Tag: key
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Construction Site Risks & Key Preventive Strategies
Safety is integral to every project’s success in commercial construction. Whether building large-scale retail outlets, multi-family housing complexes, hospitality venues, or healthcare facilities, professionals across the supply chain must manage considerable risks. Construction sites are inherently active environments with heavy machinery, elevated workspaces, and shifting deadlines that can sometimes lead to injuries. Understanding the causes…
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Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Louis Molinini is Americas market lead for project and development services at global real estate investment firm JLL. Opinions are the author’s own. In 2025, an evolving tangle of climate events and policy shifts will create new…
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Heat pump giant claims three key fixes could transform UK adoption rates
Swedish clean energy company Aira has made bold claims about its ability to transform heat pump adoption in the UK, where uptake remains stubbornly low at just 1% of households. As part of its £300 million investment into the UK’s clean energy transition, Aira says three key changes – reducing red tape, cutting electricity costs…
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Elevators in skyscrapers: key design and installation considerations
As buildings get taller, what does that mean for elevator design and installation? KONE’s Sascha Brozek looks at the construction challenges of fitting elevators in tall buildings. Ultra-high-rise buildings can contain thousands of people, all of whom will need vertical transportation. The expectation is that this will be rapid, smooth and quiet, but we also…
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Why Regular Maintenance Is Key for Effective Roof Repairs
The Importance of Addressing Roofing Issues Early A reliable roofing repair service is essential for maintaining the integrity of your home and protecting it from the elements. Ignoring minor roof damage, such as missing shingles or small leaks, can quickly lead to larger problems. For instance, I once knew a neighbor who brushed off a…
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CIOB training partner plays key role in Coventry housing decarbonisation plan
Launched in 2022, the One Coventry Plan is a vision for the city around tackling inequality, economic prosperity and climate change. It also sits at the heart of the council’s net zero strategy. Now in Wave 2, the £67.6m programme is partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). View the original article and…
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Key Takeaways from the Modular Advantage Workshop
I invited experts from the modular construction industry to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel included Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AecFoundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus Solutions. I facilitated the workshop. Key Discussion Points Here…
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Collaboration is Key to Successful Construction Innovation
Finnish construction sector companies have gained a lot by collaborating with Aalto University. That was the overall sentiment at the Aalto Civil Engineering Day, which took place on April 25, 2024, at Dipoli in Otaniemi, Finland. The afternoon event was packed with short presentations by both academics and businesses. Here are some of the ideas…
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Boost Your Business: Key Insights Into Commercial Renovations
Renovating your commercial space can be both exciting and daunting. A commercial renovation allows you to improve functionality and modernize or improve your place of work. These changes can have a marked and positive impact on your organization’s operations, from bolstering employee morale to boosting customer perception. However, a lot is riding on making the…
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Building for the Future of Multifamily: Key Considerations
With shifting demographics, economic fluctuations, and a renewed focus on intentional and sustainable living, developers face new hurdles that challenge them to be more strategic than ever. At Horst Construction, we’re at the forefront of this evolution, ensuring our clients stay ahead of the curve. Here are some key considerations for multifamily development that will…