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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

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. What is lift servicing?

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

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.

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Alignment of Road | Alignment In Design | Horizontal Alignment of Road | Vertical Alignment of Road

CivilJungle

Economical: The alignment must be economical, including the initial cost , operation cost, and maintenance cost. #5. Useful: The alignment should be used for maximum population place and products. Factors Controlling Alignment: The basic requirements of an ideal configuration are as follows. Economical.

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Alignment of Road | Alignment In Design | Horizontal Alignment of Road | Vertical Alignment of Road

CivilJungle

Economical: The alignment must be economical, including the initial cost , operation cost, and maintenance cost. #5. Useful: The alignment should be used for maximum population place and products. Factors Controlling Alignment: The basic requirements of an ideal configuration are as follows. Economical.

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. However, we can get a sense of how government intend these to operate from the consultation on changes to the building control regime (Consultation), which closed on 12 October 2022.

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Cloud Computing is More Important than BIM?

Building Information Management

The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins. CEASEL’s focus is upon transparent construction cost estimating and efficient project delivery.

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What Is a Residential Construction Proposal?

Buildern

With clauses specifying the materials to use and the payment terms, residential contractors can prevent any misunderstandings or unauthorized changes from the client. Cost estimate: Residential contractors should provide clear and concise cost estimations as part of the residential proposal. and a detailed cost estimate.