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What the Building Quality Assurance Act means for Dutch construction – and how to prepare

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers.

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How Practitioners are Applying AI and CFD Research to Advance Wind Engineering 

Civil + Structural Engineer

With these advancements, the wind engineering industry now uses CFD with more confidence and for more applications in bluff-body aerodynamics and microclimate assessments than available research would have allowed 20 years ago. Additionally, the work is driven by demand for time-sensitive solutions and outcomes with real-world impact.

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Oak Frame Porch Design: Enhancing Your Home’s Entrance

UK Construction Blog

The natural qualities of oak ensure that each porch is unique, with the wood’s grain and character adding to the beauty of the construction. Durability and natural beauty are inherent in oak, making it a quality choice for porch construction. Bespoke designs enable personalisation to align with individual tastes and house styles.

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How to Reduce Construction Costs Without Compromising Quality

Buildern

Builders who actively manage construction costs can save a lot of money while keeping quality high. Another key factor would be material costs, again depending on the quality and availability in the market of the chosen materials. Overhead costs, such as permits, insurance, etc.

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Plumbing Revolution in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

Such ecosystem-friendly initiatives coupled with energy-efficient technologies significantly improve the building’s environmental credentials. Equipped with years of hands-on experience, expert plumbers can accurately assess on-site requirements and challenges before designing failsafe solutions tailored to the infrastructure.

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Achieving Best Value for Facility Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, and Construction – 2016 and Beyond

Building Information Management

They pay the bills, and unfortunately are ultimately solely responsible for the rampant economic and environmental waste associated the architectural, engineering, construction, and operations sectors. Upon selection of a DB contractor, design, permitting, and construction responsibilities belong to the DB contractor.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Impact on occupants One of the first concerns of noise pollution is its effect on human comfort and cognitive performance. Prolonged exposure to high and sustained levels of noise can negatively impact health, including increased risk of headaches, hearing loss, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. acoustician).