UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Know Your Limits: What Time Can You Start Construction Work in a Residential Area UK? Wondering what time can you start construction work in a residential area UK? This article unpacks the general UK rules and assists you in navigating the local nuances without running afoul of regulations.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

The post Unlicensed Asbestos Removal Work in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Many people are unaware of when unlicensed work is permitted and what precautions are necessary. What Is Unlicensed Asbestos Work? Unlicensed asbestos work involves tasks that do not require a licensed contractor.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Comfort and health are further enhanced by radiant heating and cooling in the floors and a whole-house fan that helps to regulate the indoor climate. Bahamian Inspiration on the Florida Coast PROJECT SPECS: Island Breeze AWARDS: Room of the Year (Cabana); Platinum—One-of-a-Kind Custom Home LOCATION: Sarasota, Fla.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Temporary facilities on construction sites can make or break your project. Your site’s efficiency hangs in the balance – grab these insights and build better. Water and sanitation facilities directly impact worker health and on-site productivity. These spaces are the brain of your site.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Imagine embarking on a construction project without a roadmap to guide you through the complexities of health and safety. Enter the “what is construction phase plan” document, a legally required document that helps ensure a safe and well-managed construction project.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

In today’s news, we will look into the EN:Build director Richard Greenwood cautions against making pledges without having a plan in place. In addition, the government allocates thirty-two million pounds to artificial intelligence projects that aim to improve public services and productivity. From building 1.5m

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

Portable bathroom rental has become a practical and necessary solution for a wide variety of temporary needs, whether it’s for outdoor events, festivals, weddings, or construction sites. Health and Safety Considerations Hygiene is always a top concern at public gatherings.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

Essential startup requirements include legal registration (50-150), comprehensive insurance coverage (2,000-5,000), basic equipment (15,000-50,000), and sufficient working capital (20,000-50,000). You don’t need a massive investment to get started – some successful construction companies began with just basic tools and equipment.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

One company, Eutaw Construction, recently purchased its first simulator, an excavator by Caterpillar, and is actively working with community colleges and nonprofits to tout the technology and boost interest in construction. Owners of existing buildings that do not comply with new regulations could face fines of $1 million or more.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Mitigating cost increases requires understanding material price factors and planning ahead in order to capitalize on new opportunities sustainably. This necessitates strategic planning from contractors to lessen inflation’s impact on their projects. Labour shortages can result in wage increases, further impacting construction costs.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Construction starts have remained weak throughout 2023, with a poor economic outlook putting the brakes on work starting on-site. The persistent economic disruption has prompted clients and developers to scale back on planned investments, causing detailed planning consents to fall back 10% during the first nine months of 2023.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The Paradise Palms redevelopment project is generating significant attention in Cairns as plans unfold for a major transformation of the area. This ambitious $300 million initiative aims to create a vibrant mix of residential spaces, tourist attractions, and recreational facilities at the former golf course site.

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BDC Network

APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Success in construction requires a blend of technical skills (tool operation, blueprint reading), soft skills (communication, teamwork), and essential health and safety knowledge. Whether you’re interested in carpentry, site management, surveying or project planning, there’s a pathway that matches your aspirations.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Construction risk assessments play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of workers and the public while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Creating a written copy of the risk assessment is highly beneficial as it demonstrates recognition, communication, and management of the site risk.

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BDC Network

JULY 27, 2023

Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA Modular Building Affordable Housing Designers Urban Planning With over half a million people in the United States experiencing homelessness, as noted in the U.S. Patterns of regulation in communities across the country have led to a lack of affordable housing, causing a boom in people experiencing homelessness.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Safety & Health. Over the Moon: Crews work around the clock during the dredging season that runs from May until November. PCB Remediation Work Starts in the Hudson River. As those findings gained more substantiation, regulators issued fish-consumption advisories in 1971 for the river.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 24, 2018

As an employer, you need to ensure that the course provides your employees the relevant and necessary knowledge to work safely and that’ll help your company be compliant with OSHA certification training requirements. When employees need some type of safety training, it’s common to wonder which option to choose, 10- vs. 30-hour.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs. The new zoning plan focused on increasing residential options and enhancing the neighborhood’s mixed-use character. They acquired a ground lease on the site, which spans a 99-year term.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Planning a renovation or demolition project? Understanding Soft Strip Demolition Soft strip demolition is not about wreaking havoc on a building; instead, it’s a meticulous exercise in removing non-structural elements from a site before the demolition or renovation of the structure takes place.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Role of Plumbing The role of expert plumbing in commercial construction is multi-tiered, directly influencing various aspects including health, safety, sustainability, efficiency and even reputation. Health and Plumbing Relations The connection between public health and plumbing infrastructure runs deep.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. In mid-March 2015, PSJV remobilized to the site. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. See more, plan better: thanks to Augmented Reality 9. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14. And what does that mean for you?

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The ongoing construction will include essential updates and traffic management strategies to ensure public safety during this period. With various closures and detours planned, understanding the details will benefit all who use this vital roadway. Closures expected to last through summer months.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 11, 2021

Automation is defined as self-regulating with the use of computerized machines to execute various tasks. Automation in Construction Industry makes appropriate use of machines, electronic devices, and computer software’s for various construction works. . It will help to conduct complex works at dangerous locations.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Unfortunately many construction projects go wrong because they are badly planned and poorly thought through. White elephant construction projects Those embarking on a new construction project must do thorough planning before starting the project. You can also ask your team for reliable material suppliers to get the best deals.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Running a construction company is no easy feat; it requires a combination of strategic planning, effective leadership, and a keen understanding of the industry. Anticipating potential challenges, such as weather-related delays, supply chain disruptions, or regulatory hurdles, allows for contingency planning and mitigation strategies.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Planning and Contract Award. Work Execution. Acquisition Plan. Plan of Action. . Source Selection Evaluation Plan. Statement of Work for the Contract. Scope of Work.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Prolonged exposure to high and sustained levels of noise can negatively impact health, including increased risk of headaches, hearing loss, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These days, you can level up with online engineering grad degrees without even leaving your job site. You gotta be able to work with people too. New tech, new regulations, new methods – it’s a lot to keep up with. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, so find what works for you and your team. Autocratic?

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Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2014

Projects were required to address one or more goals of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. The company, which is based in Quebec, Canada, plans to begin operations in the SCRA Applied Research Center on International Blvd. The company plans to create 63 jobs and invest more than $32 million over the next three years in Arden.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Private commercial and office fit-outs are still in demand as firms update and upgrade their footprints post-pandemic, while infrastructure investment is boosted by the new asset management plan-period in the water sector (AMP8, the eighth asset management period regulated by Ofwat) and the need to invest in renewable energy.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Construction of the Thruway is carefully planned in multiple phases, with significant support from federal funding like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Community involvement has been an essential part of the planning process, ensuring that concerns are addressed and benefits are maximized for residents.

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