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Antarctic runway is upgraded to support UK hub for polar science

Civil + Structural Engineer

Credit – Ben Checkley BAS In support of effective ongoing operations and maintenance at Rothera, measures were introduced to improve drainage performance along the runway. Through the increased drainage, the new surface will reduce the risk of floods and ice build-up. Find out more: [link]

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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. The following changes to how Compass builds led to some significant environmental achievements. Compass Datacenters is among them. Roofing materials.

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Hear about the latest news on Ferrovial UK loses 30 Million Pounds, Five UK construction slowdown solutions, UK construction peaks, MSPs and CIOB debate fixing Scotland’s draughty homes

UK Construction Blog

On the other hand, construction work in the UK reaches an all-time high. While firms can improve collaboration and diversity, the UK Government must remove critical hurdles to development in the coming months, respondents said. The Treasury asked the National Infrastructure Commission for advice. Ferrovial UK Loses £30m.

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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. Significant sums to expend, complying with processes criticised for being overly bureaucratic, if there is a lack of clarity as to the pipeline of work to be procured.

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

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The structural health monitoring of bridges

Digital Construction Works

Last year, the government endeavored to address this problem with the passage of the massive one trillion-dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Structural Health Monitoring provides the same benefit for bridges, tunnels, buildings, etc. This issue is well known. What is Structural Health Monitoring?