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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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National Safety Month 2024: Top Tips for Risk Management

Safety Services Company

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. Recent statistics reveal a sobering reality: one in five construction workers experiences a fatal injury annually.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Construction Management Co.: Construction on the extension portion of Sunport went to bid in April 2021, and the new roadway was completed in June 2023.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Steve Smith , EVP of Infrastructure at Graham Construction and Catie Williams, VP of Product Development at InEight A volatile risk climate worsened by ongoing reverberations from COVID-19, geopolitical conflict, and severe weather events is reshaping the traditional relationship between owners and contractors. Construction 4.0

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Construction Jobsite Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide to the Digital Transformation

iField Smart

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the world of construction where every project required coordinated efforts, jobsite management software supports seamless operations and drives projects toward successful completion. Resource mismanagement: Construction resources like materials, equipment, and labor are expensive.