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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

The Construction Index

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Several historic elevations will be dismantled and rebuilt, with engineered temporary works ensuring safety and control throughout.

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Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), established as by the Building Safety Act 2022 as the post-Grenfell building control authority for residential tower blocks, is to be shaken up – with actual fire fighters taking charge. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry had recommended nationalising it to bring it under state control. 

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Ofgem gives initial approval to £24bn grid investment

The Construction Index

These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. This record investment will deliver a homegrown energy system that is better for Britain and better for customers.

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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy

BD+C

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Impact : Lubber Run flows through the wetland on its way to Four Mile Run.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Net zero building design and air leakage

GCP Applied Technologies

Net zero building design and air leakage. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:26. October 01, 2018. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? A core requirement of net zero construction is an intense focus on energy efficiency in order to minimize energy consumption. Phillip.fry@gc….