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Insulating commercial facilities against dangerous radon gas

Construction Specifier

However, when the gas is inhaled in higher levels, the substance puts an individual at increased risk of developing lung cancer. Therefore, it is important to test for radon to ensure the safety of commercial building users, whether managers, workers, customers, or visitors. responsible for thousands of deaths each year.

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How the Brits View BIM – Buildling Information Modelling

Building Information Management

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. IFC/COBie Report 2012. What is BIM? Introduction. Download report. Download report.

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Revit OpEd: Should I Use Revit for this Project?

Revit OpEd

Wednesday, May 09, 2012. When Revit Systems was released in 2006, the essence of Autodesks marketing commentary was, "this is new software so it probably doesnt make sense to tackle a project with it unless the architecture team is using Revit too." People still ask even when "Mandated" by management. Revit OpEd.

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Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education

UK Construction Blog

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Totally revolting.” Latham isn’t alone.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. paraphrased . .