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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

The design and construction team have been engaged on the project since 2018. Given the constraints of a tight site in a busy area of Manhattan, concrete work presented some of the greatest challenges on the project, says Mike Pritula, senior project manager at AECOM Tishman. “We There’s a ton of work still to be done,” he says.

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Five tier ones sign up to best practice drive

The Construction Index

CCBP connects industry and academia to address these issues head on, not through a talking shop, but by driving practical change through research and collaboration. Concerns raised included a lack of early contractor engagement, inconsistent accountability and poor risk allocation, all of which can lead to programme delays and cost overruns.

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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

It mainly focuses on structural and fire safety within design and construction of residential buildings – distinguishing high risk buildings (HRBs) of 18 metres in height or 7+ storeys high from non-HRBs. Some sectors even risk entering a recession, especially where the delays are exacerbating cash flow pressures.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

Health impacts of air pollution are significant, with WHO identifying it as the top environmental health risk globally contributing to approximately 7 million premature deaths annually, with healthcare costs potentially reaching 1,275 billion by 2060. The health effects of air pollution are extensive and can develop gradually over time.

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Updated NEPA Procedures Could Reshape Federal Environmental Reviews

ENR Construction

The immediate impact of these changes is likely to create uncertainty about how the agencies approach their NEPA analyses, says Ann Navaro, a partner specializing in environmental law at the firm Bracewell LLP. Reviews have frequently exceeded these limits. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why.

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Changes at Barratt North East

The Construction Index

His replacement is Kerry Moore, who is currently senior land manager. Milburn joined Barratt Homes in May 2001 as land manager and has been development director since July 2004. This includes identifying potential sites, negotiating deals, managing risk, securing planning approvals and ensuring the delivery of projects.

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Plan Ahead to Manage Change and Construction Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The construction industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, and the trend is projected to continue —although at a slightly slower pace—through the rest of 2018. How Can Contractors Manage Risk? That being said, the best way to manage risk in the construction industry is to have a solid game plan.