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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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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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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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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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5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

BDC Network

It offers significant environmental benefits because of its reduced carbon footprint, and its biophilic design elements which bring a natural, warm aesthetic that can support cognitive performance, physical health, and psychological well-being. Similarly, Polygon’s sensors play a crucial role in real-time monitoring.

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OmTrak’s Wish List for the Construction Industry in 2025: Building a Better Tomorrow

OmTrak

In 2025, lets focus on minimising discrepancies that could impact project outcomes. How we can do this : Implement systems and engage consultants to assess asset status for proactive maintenance planning. How we can do this : Define quality assurance processes and ensure compliance throughout all project stages.

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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.