UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

Australia has a long way to go if it’s to achieve its goal of cutting emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050, with Climate Action Tracker currently assessing Australia’s progress as “insufficient”. Now imagine this impact across all states and territories. Image: SPA.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

For industries operating in areas prone to these natural events, assessing potential geohazards is crucial. Geohazard assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these risks before they lead to damage. In many cases, companies seek professional support to handle these complex assessments effectively.

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Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Image: Shutterstock.com/Arina P Habich, and Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events Emerging gaps between infrastructure investment in major cities and regional areas are a perennial risk and ongoing barrier in Australia. How can responsive urban planning help us adapt to changing community demographics and other challenges?

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment is essential.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Homeowners must navigate various roof requirements set forth by insurers and understand how their choices in roofing materials and contractors can impact their home insurance policy. Insurers often evaluate the durability and resilience of roofing materials against common weather-related damages, such as hail and high winds.

Building Code Compliance 52

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. As we plan for ever-changing communities, we continue to build a pluralistic practice. This is our mission: Better Design, Together.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

This will unravel the secrets to building structures and a thriving and resilient construction enterprise. Cultivate relationships with reliable suppliers and subcontractors to minimize the impact of external factors on your projects. Begin by outlining your mission, vision, and objectives.

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BDC Network

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. It started in the mid-1980s in Central Europe for the design of residential buildings.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The company’s third such report to date, the Outlook is based on a survey of 300 large-enterprise and construction professionals and consists of 26 questions designed to gauge general confidence and optimism levels across the industry, and assess track records, plans and attitudes towards digital transformation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This year’s virtual event rallies around one unforgettable theme: Don’t wait for progress. Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open!

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org).

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DRB Development Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org).

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. One of the greatest things about AEC is how many talented people contribute to a single project. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities. One way to bolster the overall resilience of a roadway is to assess the stability and quality of soil beneath it.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Louis, the United States Department of Labor and McCarthy building companies have signed an alliance to address worker dangers. Meanwhile, the use of Buy America provisions can save the amount of time it takes to complete building projects , but this comes at a cost. The most essential building materials come from outside the US.

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Buildern

MARCH 6, 2023

Facts and Figures about the Australian Construction Industry With strong demand for new infrastructure, housing, and commercial properties, the industry has shown resilience in the face of economic shocks and natural disasters, with government investment in infrastructure and housing construction providing stability.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Insurance Management Fire Protection System Installation Safety Regulations 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On the heels of nearby political and alone the social environmental infrastructure collateral needs of a region the State and private interest pushes forward for a much needed redevelopment and cleanup and revitalization of a once, hopefully now temporary, depleted and overseen area with critical economic needs.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This years forum placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and resilience, equipping attendees with actionable insights to effectively confront the evolving challenges facing Australias road networks. A theme of preventative maintenance resonated throughout the event.

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