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The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety

UK Construction Blog

The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.

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How to Maintain a Productive Hydraulic Business

UK Construction Blog

Having your hydraulic systems running smoothly and your team equipped and trained is key to being competitive. That means optimising workflows, using technology wisely and managing inventory tightly to get results. Inventory Management Inventory management is key. Tip: Go for just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

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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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Many construction industry professionals are anticipating 2024 climate change and how it will affect the sector. Naturally, those events raise questions about what the future will entail. Last year, climate change brought forth extreme heat waves, drought and wildfires in multiple states. Last year, the U.S.

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Construction Contingency vs. Allowance | Key Differences Defined

Buildern

Like any industry, construction is subject to risks and uncertainties. With emerging technologies, ever-changing economic challenges, and every new client with unique preferences and demands – staying agile as a construction business has become increasingly important.

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Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns

UK Construction Blog

A lack of experienced employees is one of the primary impediments to heat pump installation, according to a new analysis by the European Heat Pump Association in Brussels. Impact of skills crisis on net zero targets Insulation, heat pump, and window installers are needed to adapt the UK’s buildings. Schools at risk: how many?

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SAMI: The choice for resilient pavement

Roads Online

SAMI Bitumen is cementing its place as an innovator in road resiliency and sustainability according to Dr. Hamidreza Sahebzamani – Technical Services Manager. Shocks are sudden disasters like storms, floods, earthquakes, and fires that cause immediate damage. The effects of precipitation on pavement components are multifaceted.