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As 2023 winds down, it's the perfect time to look ahead and plan for a successful #2024. At BECI, we believe that foresight in building envelope consulting can make all the difference in the #longevity and #efficiency of your properties. Whether it's new construction planning, preventative maintenance, or comprehensive assessments, starting early sets the stage for a year of #success. Let's #collaborate to ensure your buildings are not just meeting but exceeding performance standards.

Discover the game-changing impact of pre-engineered buildings on the construction landscape! From enhanced efficiency to superior strength, explore how PEBs are revolutionizing the way we build. With faster construction times, cost-effectiveness, and unmatched structural integrity, it's no wonder PEBs are reshaping the industry. Dive deep into the advantages today! #PEB #ConstructionRevolution #EfficiencyInBuilding #StructuralIntegrity #InnovativeConstruction #BuildingDesign #ConstructionTech #GameChanger #ModernConstruction #EfficientBuilding"

Here’s an example… 👉 Take Sky News, they recently reported that damp and mould issues occur in a third of UK homes, particularly in cities like Cardiff, Plymouth, and Manchester. This is a wake up call for the construction industry. I was invited to a GCAP summit, not so long ago and the MET office echoed the need for this in our builds with high importance and urgency.. I think this is bonkers, we have the solutions to these issues, yet why do we keep falling in the same traps? As an employee of SureCav, I'm naturally inclined to discuss how our products can help. Indeed, our cavity wall system does offer a robust defence against water ingress, especially in the wind-rain battered western regions. But this conversation is larger than just one product or company. This is about a collective movement towards better building practices. It's about embracing technologies and methods that not only comply with the UK's 0.18 U-value regulation but go beyond that to ensure the health and well-being of home occupants. Sure, SureCav plays a part in this – our system helps combat dampness by maintaining a clear cavity, enhancing insulation, and preventing moisture penetration. But the bigger picture is what's truly important. We need to shift our focus to building homes that are not just structurally sound but also healthy to live in. This means rethinking our approach to construction, from materials to design, ensuring that every home is equipped to stand up to the unique challenges of its environment. #BuildingForTheFuture #HealthyHomes #UKConstruction #SustainableLiving https://lnkd.in/e2EJaE6E  

The incredible construction solution value of 𝗜nsulated 𝗖oncrete 𝗙orms is not limited to new construction. Planning an expansion, renovation, or retrofit? This Ontario seniors' home is expanding capacity. 𝗜𝗖𝗙s are providing: Versatility ~ see the photos for the various ways they are being used to rapidly, yet effectively expand capacity on a space-challenged site. (foundation of new wing, 2-storey, stairwell, and more!) Speed of Construction ~ no need to assemble complex formwork. Assemble ICFs once and leave in place. Thermal benefits ~ a healthier, more consistent temperature envionment for this sensitive resident popultion. And an easier, more predictable energy bill for the asset owners to manage. Resilient & safe ~ Fire & disaster-safety should always be considered in today's climate-challenged world. Even more so to protect our first responders and our most vulnerable. and more. What do you love most about choosing #ICFs for expansion, renovation, or retrofit? #insulatedconcreteforms #ICF

New research from Zehnder Group UK and the CIBSE Journal found that almost 20% of building service engineers are unfamiliar with the UK Building Regulations’ Approved Document O, which addresses overheating in buildings. And just under half claim to understand the theory behind it but are unsure how to put it into practice. #ventilation #UKbuildingregulations https://lnkd.in/ecnHq93q

Buildings need to capture more and better information, which should be made available centrally and securely to be referenced and updated throughout a building’s life. Simon Storer explains the concept of the digital building passport, as a way to ensure buildings are judged over time and meet certain standards in a recent video, filmed at #Futurebuild: https://bit.ly/3P6I728 #BuildingLifecycle #Futurebuild #TakeAStand

Our job is to understand your vision. Your job is to simply enjoy the process and the final result. #DCBuild #AucklandBuilders #AucklandArchitects #NZBuilders #nzconstruction

"One of the biggest disruptions to the model is the broken planning system. Its unpredictability and glacial speed are causing havoc in the modular factories where product runs are constantly having to be revised." Same issue with traditional builds... Planning regulations.. Unless the core of the problem gets resolved it won't make any real difference to the status quo. Let's get in the weeds.. 1. 20 plus Consultant Reports have to be submitted with Zoning Amendments and Site Plan Approval BEFORE the Applications are deemed a 'Complete Application '. 2. The Reports are circulated among 30 different regulatory Agencies for comments. 3. Many of the Reports have to also be peer reviewed by independent consultants retained by the City and paid for by the Applicant. Get this... One of the Reports is often an Environmental Impact Study. It has to comment on a project's possible impact on breeding habitat. Example.. A fish spawns say 2 weeks in May but the Consultant is retained in June. That EIS Report can't be completed until after the next spawning period 1 year later. 😳 The above process plus the required public meetings (and NIMBY influence) are the real reason for years long delays with increasing construction costs and DC's etc. #developer #construction #planning #design #affordablehousing #affordablerentals #realestate #commercialrealestate #condos #realestateindustry #interestrates #loaninterest #inflation

The Future Homes and Building Standards proposals, which establish benchmarks for the coming years, were recently out for consultation. We believe that proposals from government have not gone far enough, and are likely to fall short of requirements to meet 2050 targets. Find out more in the latest version of Refurb and Retrofit Magazine: https://lnkd.in/em29jAYw #NetZero #Refurb #FutureHomes #BuildingStandards

Have you registered for The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference? On August 9, we’ll hear a series of speakers and content on all things #housing and #infrastructure, including this case study with Integral Group’s CEO Egbert Perry. A downtown office tower in Atlanta has gained national attention for the ambition to convert 44 stories of the 1966 building into affordable, mixed-income housing. This transformative project has much potential, but just as many challenges for the development team to overcome. Office-to-residential conversion projects often require an entire infrastructure overhaul, with a stark contrast in the needs of the two different building uses. Plumbing capacity, temperature control, window systems, ceiling heights, and parking requirements are all elements of conversion that must be considered. This housing and infrastructure case study will explore the infrastructure requirements of building conversions, challenges faced and lessons learned, as well as potential payoffs if successful.   REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eUUWN8cH #Realtors #Engineers and #Planners receive 4.0 CE, CM, and PDH credits. See you at #TheINTERSECTION.