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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

If you have a lift in your premises you have a responsibility to make sure that it is always safe to use. Braking systems (buffers and overspeed devices) Alarms and communication equipment Lubrication and smooth operation Emergency backup and communication system The list above is not a definitive one.

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. Gateway 3 – When building work is “completed” and before occupation.

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What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements

CivilJungle

Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria. There are different types of exist that are provided to the building which are either horizontal or vertical. Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. For example: In the Battersea crane collapse in 2006 (in which two men were tragically killed), the crane operators used the manual for a different model of crane to the crane in operation.

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Alignment of Road | Alignment In Design | Horizontal Alignment of Road | Vertical Alignment of Road

CivilJungle

Useful: The alignment should be used for maximum population place and products. Also, Read: What Is Road Pattern | Different Types of Road Patterns | Grid Pattern Definition | Radial Pattern | Rectangular or Block Pattern | Minimum Travel Pattern. Horizontal Alignment Definition. Economical. Grade Compensation.

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Alignment of Road | Alignment In Design | Horizontal Alignment of Road | Vertical Alignment of Road

CivilJungle

Useful: The alignment should be used for maximum population place and products. Also, Read: What Is Road Pattern | Different Types of Road Patterns | Grid Pattern Definition | Radial Pattern | Rectangular or Block Pattern | Minimum Travel Pattern. Horizontal Alignment Definition. Economical. Grade Compensation.

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Cloud Computing is More Important than BIM?

Building Information Management

The altered world landscape relative to the built environment is readily being recognized – “ By adding regulatory overlays, it allows everyone to understand what rights and obligations attach to the property, and also to highlight ‘regulatory’ clashes – where one set of regulations or plans clashes with another.