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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Use of natural materials: The exterior skin of the building is clad in shou sugi ban wood, complemented by cedar and Ipe wood decks.

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Why subcontractors can’t afford to wait until ten past midnight for the Building Safety Bill

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The upcoming Building Safety Bill , which received Royal Assent in April making it the Building Safety Act, represents a fundamental shift in the way we operate, and will require cultural and behavioural change – including amongst subcontractors. Download the white paper, How to get ready for the Building Safety Bill.

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What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky? They can also affect productivity rates, hurt morale, and put your firm at financial risk. .

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

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Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper

Job Order Contracting

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. World-class Training and Support for Owners, Design-Builders, Trades. First, a few things to consider. Take BIM for example.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Creating an open information environment.