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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.
Maltaward
JANUARY 15, 2025
If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety. Construction site security is critical to any building project.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 11, 2025
Dan Simmons, Managing Director and founder, Quensus If insurers were asked to rank what they see as the most costly damages they could incur, you would expect factors like weather, fire and theft to sit high up the table. But what are the tools companies can use to minimise the risks of EoW? Clearly, its a major problem.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 9, 2025
Cyber incidents such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions are the biggest business risks for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The Risk Barometer also surveyed Construction and Engineering risk experts to identify the threats keeping them up at night.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In the United States alone, water treatment and delivery accounts for 13 percent of the country’s total electricity consumption , releasing up to 290 million metric tons of carbon every year—approximately 5 percent of total US emissions and equal to the carbon output of more than 60 coal-fired power plants.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Electrical and Plumbing Issues Electrical and plumbing defects create both functionality problems and safety risks.
Levelset
OCTOBER 19, 2022
However, before starting work on a building financed with a construction-to-permanent loan, both property owners and contractors need to understand the risks. Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. There are common risks that are prevalent in every construction loan program. Failing to protect lien rights.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. A continuous air barrier system also protects the building structure by reducing the risk of localized condensation or moisture accumulation.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 13, 2024
While commercial property insurance primarily offers financial protection against property loss, its impact on facility security is profound. The connection between insurance and security extends beyond financial reimbursement. It involves a strategic approach to risk management, loss prevention, and business continuity.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property.
CCR Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must prioritize disaster preparedness to protect their assets, employees, and operational continuity. Each type of disaster poses unique risks, making comprehensive planning essential. Adequate coverage can mean the difference between bankruptcy and a swift recovery.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 2, 2025
EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. 2 Fire suppression/protection systems are required for most facilities.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Understanding these hazards helps you protect your team and workplace. Equip workers with knowledge about burn risks. Stay with us as we explore effective strategies for the prevention and management of burn injuries on-site. Instruct them in the recognition of potential risks and adherence to secure work protocols.
Buildern
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In the construction industry, risks are an inevitable part of the process. In these scenarios, insurance in construction provides a protective shield for the financial stability of a business involved in construction. Construction insurance has various policies that protect against different threats faced on construction sites.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2024
At times, it might be a risk factor as there is no security involved in home lockers. So, when protecting your essential goods, a safe deposit box is an excellent option. A safe deposit box or bank locker is used for keeping important documents, gemstones, valuables, insurance policies, and sentimental keepsakes safe.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Experiencing a fire in a home or business is a distressing event that leaves lasting effects. Beyond the immediate loss of property, fire damage can compromise the safety, structure, and livability of a space. Understanding Fire Damage and Its Impact Fire damage encompasses more than just charred walls and furniture.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a non-profit that researches ways to prevent damage from severe weather, provides a free Winter Weather Ready checklist for building preparation and business continuity guidance. Ensure proper closure to minimize the risk of cold drafts.
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 29, 2025
You’ll find this essential tool breaks down your project into manageable components, from materials and labour to subcontractor fees. Whether you’re planning a home renovation or overseeing a commercial build, this financial management tool helps ensure your project stays within budget while achieving its goals efficiently.
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Natural Building
JANUARY 30, 2021
Green roofs have gained global momentum during the last three decades as water conservation becomes more of an issue along with the need to manage rainwater runoff in urban areas. The vulnerability of wild fires that weighs heavily on the minds of everybody living in rural California makes the risk of fires a growing concern for all.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Priority themes in the policy roadmap include improving data, promoting timber, boosting skills, and addressing fire safety to identify timber construction potential and impediments in England. Rogue housing developments are a symptom of chronic under-resourcing,” said Goldman Sachs Group-owned TopHat managing director Andrew Shepherd.
Contractors Liability Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Denver’s special licensing system shows the city’s dedication to keeping high standards. How: Upload documents ( Supervisor Certificate, insurance, etc.), LLCs must provide articles about the organization and a list of members/managers. It makes contractors meet certain qualifications to work.
Maltaward
AUGUST 25, 2022
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.
Contractors Liability Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
This process includes completing an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training, followed by passing a state exam focused on plumbing systems and adherence to Nevada’s plumbing codes. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.
Buildern
MARCH 6, 2023
Covering areas such as fire safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility, the BCA ensures safe and sustainable building and plumbing systems for everyone involved in construction. However, it best works in collaboration with local laws, resulting in deeper enhancement and protection of the building environment.
Contractors Liability Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
This process includes completing an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training, followed by passing a state exam focusing on plumbing systems and compliance with Nevada plumbing codes. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.
Buildern
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
In this article, we will explore construction site accidents and the protocols that can be implemented to mitigate the risks of such accidents and ensure construction site safety. Construction site safety refers to the practices, protocols, and guidelines implemented to minimize the risk of potential hazards.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose fibres, resulting in a product resistant to rot, pests, and fire. Metal roofs are also resistant to wind, fire, and impact damage, reducing the need for repairs and replacements. Composite Decking Consider using composite decking instead of wood for outdoor living spaces.
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Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance on designing buildings to mitigate the impact of severe weather. Millions of properties across the U.S.
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
They can also affect your capacity to insure your strata building adequately. Below, we’ll discuss the different building defects commonly encountered in strata properties and the risks they might cause. However, defective cladding can cause fires to spread quickly in a building.
Contractors Liability Blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
Mastering Missouri’s Contracting Landscape: Your Guide to Licensing, Insurance, and Success! General liability insurance is a common necessity across jurisdictions, providing essential protection. General liability insurance is a common necessity across jurisdictions, providing essential protection.
Buildern
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Commercial Construction Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Another example is how one fire protection district and its ISO rating for insurance may differ from others, impacting everything from construction material type to glazing requirements, affecting cost and schedule. More than ever, clients are hyper-focused on mitigating their risks. Are you financially stable?
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Special Instructions: 1. Lubricants.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 16, 2014
We have a contractors bookkeeping system that handles all of this and more. #2 Bookkeepers who work from home put their contractor clients at risk of losing paperwork to children, friends, relatives and competitors who will be in their homes on a regular basis and everyone is naturally curious. #4 The risks far outweigh the benefits.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. Requirements. 00 31 46 Permits.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. Requirements. 00 31 46 Permits.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2025
Held, Technorm advises architects, engineers, building owners, insurance professionals, and legal counsel throughout the building lifecycle. Their services include a range of proactive and reactive services that combine the team’s codes and standards, fire safety, training, and forensic engineering expertise. Now a part of J.S.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. buildingSMART alliance Conference.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. buildingSMART alliance Conference.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 15, 2024
System types and typical performance In strictest architectural designation, a curtain wall is any non-load-bearing exterior wall that hangs, like a curtain, from the outer edge of floor slabs, regardless of construction or cladding material. Glazing options include outside-glazed, inside-glazed, or pre-glazed systems.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Senior BIM Manager. Prior to Amazon, he was the Senior BIM-VDC Manager at Schiavone Construction Co. VDC/BIM Manager.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 21, 2024
Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings. McLaughlin & Harvey reported that the 100-million-pound ($124 million) mission systems training facility is being built next to Lossiemouth’s P-8A Poseidon hangar.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 29, 2023
She helped design and conduct rigorous testing in 2017 to answer the concern that delayed mass timber’s adoption in the US years after it took off in Europe: Does it sustain fire? In full-scale mock apartments at a federal research lab, wood forms an exterior char layer that slows the fire and protects its center.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
A switchboard is the heart of a homes electrical system, yet it is often overlooked when considering household safety. However, a faulty or outdated switchboard can pose serious risks, from unexpected power failures to life-threatening electrical hazards. This prevents wires from overheating and reduces the risk of fires.
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