The Construction Seyt
AUGUST 10, 2023
Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule related to the Davis-Bacon Act (the “Act”), entitled “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” Many – if not all – of the significant proposed changes we highlighted have landed in DOL’s final rule. On August 8, 2023, the U.S. b) and 5.12. at 3.11, 5.5(a),
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 18, 2024
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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CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2021
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.
Work Gearz
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In urban firefighting or for firefighting in the wild, you will definitely need boots with safety toe protection because there remain the chances of your feet getting pierced by sharp objects while you are firefighting. As per the NFPA regulations, the firefighting boots must meet the following criteria: 1.) So, let’s find out….
Practical Law Construction
MAY 27, 2022
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.
Buildern
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. Usually, substantial completion is when the project is ready for its intended use or occupancy, even though minor work items may still need to be completed.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 14, 2013
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.
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