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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Workers need to be adequately prepared to work longer hours under challenging conditions to fix a broken main or leaking sewage or address flooding in the utility building.” Sadly, many falls in both industries can be reduced by simply following regulations. deaths for every 1,000 full-time workers.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As concerns about environmental health grow, understanding what’s in the air around us has become essential for both individuals and organisations.

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Building on Brownfields

GCP Applied Technologies

Building on Brownfields. Fri, 09/21/2018 - 10:54. September 21, 2018. With urban space at a premium, developers are finding it difficult to locate unspoiled sites to build on. However, many sites are viable for building, if properly remediated. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Redevelopment challenges.

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Understanding gas vapor remediation

GCP Applied Technologies

Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:23. August 24, 2018. Even when layers of soil are removed from industrial sites and other brownfields, gas barrier protection is often still needed because a certain amount of vapors remain that may be harmful to human health. . Emerging standards to protect against methane and other gases.

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5 EPA Regulations to Follow for a Green Construction Site

Construction Daily News

Each construction project requires scrutiny to ensure you follow local, state and federal regulations on building sites. With sustainability becoming a priority, industry professionals must pay extra attention to environmental regulations in construction. How Do EPA Regulations Affect the Construction Industry?

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Restroom privacy and sensible construction

Construction Specifier

While privacy has become an expectation in a range of building types, it has not always been that way. A patron’s experience in the restroom can influence their impression of the building, lower or raise employee morale, and impact a customer’s likelihood of returning to a business. Commercial offices.

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Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System

Specification Product Update

Aside from the requirement for New Build and converted multi-occupancy buildings to meet Part E of the Building Regulations (Resistance to the Passage of Sound), major upgrades to many pre- existing acoustic insulation levels are vital if people are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic and work environment.