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Canadian CCUS policy requires further detail to support advancing projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Government of Canada’s 2023 budget contains additional measures to support the development of large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects, but Canada’s policy framework still requires key details to spur private-sector investment, according to a new overview of CCUS policy by the International CCS Knowledge Centre.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Bayfield & Roberts, 2005, Hook & Stehn, 2008, Howell, 1999, McGrath-Champ & Rosewarne, 2009). An assessment of clients’ performance in having efficient building process in Uganda. Is Build-Own-Operate-Transfer a Solution to Local Governments Infrastructure Funding Problems? Lean Construction Reading Primer.

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Complete Guide to London Fire Risk Assessment

UK Construction Blog

To safeguard lives, property, and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, it is crucial to understand the ins and outs of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that employers provide appropriate fire safety training for their employees. Let’s begin!

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Improving Construction Outcomes is an Owner’s Responsibility

Job Order Contracting

Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. Rethink, rebuild, and improve your repair, renovation, and new build activities and reduce costs 20% – 30%+ by implementing robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Insulation’s crucial role in creating habitable basements

Construction Specifier

On one end of the spectrum, a basement may provide comfortable, fully habitable spaces comparable to the above-grade portions of the building (Figure 1). To ensure long-term performance, the design and construction of Class A basements must be virtually defect-free and provide critical, redundant moisture control measures.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Performance-centric reward system. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Shared boundaries. contact-form].

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TCC’s judgment in Martlet v Mulalley, a cladding fire safety dispute

Practical Law Construction

They are a consequence of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, which led to a wave of inspections, investigations and scrutiny across the UK as building owners sought to ascertain whether or not their buildings were similarly defective. Martlet v Mulalley: background.