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3 Steps To Controlling Thermal Transfer Effectively In Facades

Civil + Structural Engineer

Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

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CIBSE unveils “Building Performance Reimagined” project: Pioneering a future-focused approach to building engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

London, UK – CIBSE has launched a groundbreaking initiative titled Building Performance Reimagined , a visionary project aimed at transforming the landscape of building engineering and sustainability. Readiness: Enhancing building services to anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring resilience against unforeseen threats.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service.

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Streamlining Construction Workflows: Hodari Africa  Excels with Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Recognising the need for a central hub that could bridge these distances, Hodari turned to Autodesk Build to help. By adopting Autodesk Build, Hodari created an environment that eliminated fragmented communication and was the foundation for improving team collaboration.

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A Look Inside the Future of BIM [infographic] 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building information modeling ( BIM ) has established itself to be a powerful process for design and construction teams over the last 20 years. The Current State of Building Information Modeling (BIM) . You can also view, share, and download the full-size version here. ? . You can read our interview, below.

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St James’s Oncology v Lendlease: the value of project-specific amendments to JCT contracts

Practical Law Construction

The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user. . The project agreements clause.

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Brett Hulyer Leads WebFM’s Strategic Expansion in the Middle East

OmTrak

Building on our history of streamlining construction processes and enhancing collaboration, this dynamic and rapidly urbanising region is now within our reach. BIM Integration: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is gaining traction globally. Download article as PDF Why the Middle East?