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How to Secure Your Construction Site in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Maltaward

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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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. This extends to his other job, as a maintenance worker for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. One of these projects is the Union Beach New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

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.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View

CCR Magazine

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. Water Pressure Management: A Tall Order One of the biggest challenges plumbers face in high-rise construction is managing water pressure. However, balancing water pressure without overcompensating can be tricky.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. These categories even extend to post-event management. People are protected in terms of safety and weather. billion annually.