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Exploring Building Energy Rating Systems: A Comprehensive Overview

UK Construction Blog

A Building Energy Rating (BER) is a standardized method of assessing and comparing the energy performance of buildings. The calculation of a BER involves a detailed assessment of the building’s energy-related features. BER and the Property Market The BER system also has a significant impact on the property market.

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Civilcast: Ahead of the rest

Roads Online

As Ajit Pujari, Head of Compliance, Sustainability & Quality explains, compliance is integral to more than just product quality. Covers and grates are just two of a wide range of infrastructure components that are subject to product quality assurance and compliance.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Businesses have to analyze and assess multiple suppliers to find the most compatible ones, and they often require their vendors to have certain licenses, qualifications, and certifications. It ensures that the involved parties meet quality standards and maintain consistency and reliability of products and services.

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The Importance Of Certified Porcelain Testing In Construction

CCR Magazine

However, the quality of porcelain can vary significantly, making it crucial to conduct thorough testing. Ensure Quality And Durability The main objective of certified porcelain testing is to ascertain its quality and durability. It rigorously assesses compliance with established safety standards in constructed environments.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

First, the quality of currently available offsets is often low and the offset market continues to struggle to establish reliability and transparency. To prevent the worst future impacts of climate change, companies are urgently pursuing reductions in GHG emissions. Why Carbon Offsets? The Carbon Credit Offset Initiative scoring tool.

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Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

CCR Magazine

6, with senior leaders from the company’s sustainability and assurance team and a panel of experts from Verdantix, Holcim, and Steel Manufacturers Association. Among the firms surveyed, 55% want a partner with comprehensive environmental management services specific to their industry.

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Behind the Blueprint: How Setting Out Engineers Shape Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Quality Assurance Beyond the accurate translation of blueprints into physical markers, setting out engineers also play a crucial role in quality assurance. This quality control role extends to monitoring and controlling aspects of the project beyond the physical build, including environmental factors.