UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction.

Environmental Impact Assessment 40

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Machinery 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Observe performance of various components, such as brake, limit switches, door operating speed, motor, gear box, etc. Standard tools – basic 2.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

Building Performance Measurement 47

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 47

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Reusing existing buildings achieves a 15%+ higher return on investment and 20% reduction in greenhouse gases. It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. DoD Building Treatment Terms. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Work Limits.

Contracts 60

Contracts General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 60

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Reusing existing buildings achieves a 15%+ higher return on investment and 20% reduction in greenhouse gases. It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. DoD Building Treatment Terms. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency 40