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Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Trimble Monitoring Software Expands Sensor Support to Deliver Broader Rail and Structural Deformation Analytics for Survey, Monitoring and Construction Professionals

Civil + Structural Engineer

expanding rail track monitoring capabilities to address a wider range of standards and specifications. The combination of the sensor data allows for more informed decision making about infrastructure, including dams, buildings and other structures, and adheres to regulations requiring acceleration sensors, while streamlining data analysis.

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UK Construction in 2022: Overcoming Talent Shortages to Shape the Future Workforce

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But it’s a transformative time for UK construction and the people that work within it – which is requiring companies of all kinds to adapt. Four in five businesses (79%) are currently recruiting, usually to deliver an increase in contracts and work secured by the business (43%). Investing in future ways of working.

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Integrity Sampling: An essential service for workplace safety

Roads Online

Developments in technology, regulations and best practice means on-site drug testing can often become over-complicated and confusing for employers. The company provides a variety of workplace drug and alcohol testing services, promoting a proactive health and safety philosophy.

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Roads Review: Challenges for recycled material use

Roads Online

The other issue is related to the current definition of waste and its reuse, which in some states is subject to strict EPA regulations limiting the capacity to recycle materials. Establishing clear guidelines is essential to provide confidence to road builders and regulators about the suitability and safety of recycled materials.