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It’s All About the Data

Civil + Structural Engineer

the handoff from project design and delivery to construction or construction to commissioning), we lose data. As a result, we lose a lot of the hard work performed in one phase and in many ways start over in the next phase–with less fidelity and detail. This will help the sector drive sustainable outcomes. Absolutely.

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Everybody needs good NABERS – accommodating the new rating scheme in construction contracts

Practical Law Construction

NABERS UK Energy for Offices , a cousin of the established Australian system, officially launched in the UK in November 2020. The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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Constructing the Gold Standard – public sector frameworks

Practical Law Construction

December 2021 saw the publication of the independent review of public sector construction frameworks, commissioned by the Cabinet Office, and led by Professor David Mosey PhD. Mosey was given the brief of creating a new “Gold Standard” for public sector frameworks and framework controls.

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Read the Latest News on Building Support for the UK Economy, Insolvencies Won’t Stop Soon, Polish Shipyard Joins UK Type 31 Frigate Building, and Construction Redundancies Plummet 67%

UK Construction Blog

Furthermore, a Polish Shipyard Is Taking Part in the Construction of a UK Type 31 Building of Ships in Frigates. Construction output is more than 7% above its 2019 average, making it the best-performing major sector in recent years. Fiscal incentives and emergency measures that stabilized the economy fueled this disparity.

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AGC and Autodesk Launch Media Library to Boost Representation of Diversity in Construction  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The library will launch with an established collection of images and as part of the initiative, organizations from across the design, engineering and building industry are invited to contribute additional photographs. . About Autodesk . Autodesk makes software for people who make things.

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Find About the Latest News on a Construction Company  Fined £550,000 After a Worker Died, Build-zone Insures Construction for 20 Years, UK Type 26 Frigate Glasgow Building Resumes, UK Construction Industry Recovery, and Darwen Tesco Opens

UK Construction Blog

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

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