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The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety

UK Construction Blog

The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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How to Maintain a Productive Hydraulic Business

UK Construction Blog

Having your hydraulic systems running smoothly and your team equipped and trained is key to being competitive. That means optimising workflows, using technology wisely and managing inventory tightly to get results. Inventory Management Inventory management is key. Tip: Go for just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.

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How to protect your facility—and yourself—from poor air quality

CCR Magazine

With smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada impacting large portions of North America, Commercial Construction & Renovation sat down with Jon Douglas, director of Johnson Controls ’ Healthy Building Services and Solutions, to get the best ways to protect indoor air quality when outdoor conditions become extreme.

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Protection every construction site needs

Maltaward

Construction sites need protection at all times but this can be difficult when your contractors have gone home, especially during extended periods of downtime. Fortunately, there are several security measures a construction management company can put in place to protect their site and avoid trespassers or vandals.

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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Naturally, those events raise questions about what the future will entail. Extreme weather events last year amounted to over $1 billion in losses and 464 deaths. Considering those events, you can expect the 2024 climate change impact to bring more severe weather conditions and hotter temperatures. Last year, the U.S.

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Construction Contingency vs. Allowance | Key Differences Defined

Buildern

Like any industry, construction is subject to risks and uncertainties. Definition & Purpose Contingency is a predetermined sum of money allocated to cover potential risks or changes in the project scope that are not known in advance. over 2022 , builders should remain prepared for the increasing labor and material costs.