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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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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. These defects range from minor aesthetic issues like cracked tiles to serious structural problems that compromise safety.

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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. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

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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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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.

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Investing in Compliance: Choosing the Right Crane Scale Provider for Your Construction Business

UK Construction Blog

Non-compliance with the regulations can result in severe consequences, including penalties, suspensions, and in severe cases, even criminal charges. It serves as the backbone of safety regulations on construction sites and is an assurance of the quality of the final output. At the forefront is the issue of safety.

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The Importance Of Certified Porcelain Testing In Construction

CCR Magazine

In the construction industry, materials play a pivotal role in ensuring structures’ longevity, safety, and aesthetic appeal. However, the quality of porcelain can vary significantly, making it crucial to conduct thorough testing. It rigorously assesses compliance with established safety standards in constructed environments.