OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires. What Should Building Manuals Contain?

Building Code Compliance 80

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Facility Management 80

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Material supplied by Oliver Kincross Events Sydney Build, Australia’s leading and largest construction show, is set to return on 1st – 2nd May at ICC Sydney, with the official support of NSW Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Image courtesy of Oliver Kinross Events.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Commissioning Building Codes Infrastructure Development 98

Stonemark

AUGUST 9, 2020

These requirements differ to an extent between authorities having jurisdiction, as each city and county has significant leeway in interpreting the state’s codes. However, a good knowledge of local planning and building department practices and expectations can help streamline the approval process.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Health Regulations 52

Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Check with your local city or county office, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government or the Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations, for specific requirements. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Insurance Management Building Permits 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

CCR Magazine

APRIL 13, 2024

Technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA members have worldwide acceptance by the construction and code community, as well as local and national government agencies. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va., outside of Washington, D.C., and on Capitol Hill.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Building Codes Building Standards 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A key concept introduced by Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) is the Accountable Person (AP). Required in relation to every occupied higher-risk building , the AP is the “dutyholder” who has responsibility for the fire and structural safety of the building during occupation.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Government Works Risk Management 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2025

By Andrew Irvine Photos and illustration courtesy TYPAR Construction Products In recent years, moisture management has become increasingly important for multifamily and commercial construction teams due to higher expectations for building performance and more stringent building codes and regulations.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems 52

The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . Every movement needs a believer—but also someone to put in the labor, work out the kinks and make it a reality. Exactly the kind of work Dennis did. .

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Products Distribution Public Works Building Materials 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2023

UK Minister Launches EV, Sustainable Construction Partnerships Original Source: UK minister to launch new partnerships in EVs, sustainable construction Nigel Huddleston will announce that Britain and the West Bengal government will collaborate on a pilot project to produce electric two-wheelers. HS2 is working with Altair Ltd.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Contracts Engineering Government Works 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Moreover, a new collaborative work management solution has been released by Elecosoft. Harvey, a digital transformation pioneer, required a solution to document construction fire safety legislation, governance, and certification to reduce liability and improve building quality. We wanted to overcome documentation issues.”

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Collaboration Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Please note that requirements are constantly changing and while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy contained in this blog you need to check with any State or local government before you proceed. You will also need a license if you work on residential projects over $10,000.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Permits Specialty Contracting 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The license is an individual professional qualification that ensures that their facilities will be designed to the project specifications and meet all applicable building codes for owners. Finally, progress is being made to have the CPC certification accepted by various segments of the Federal government.

Project Management 50

Project Management Construction Management Specialty Contracting Quality Assurance 50

CK Power

APRIL 17, 2018

AHJ is a broad term referring to the agencies responsible for enforcing code compliance in your city or region. If you want to achieve compliance, you’ll need to reference your manufacturer’s recommendations and work closely with the AHJ in addition to following the standard (7.1.3). Location of your EPSS.

Fire Protection System Installation 40

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Fire Protection Systems Building Codes 40

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a whole lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. Payment protection on Washington public projects. Washington State bond claim laws.

Public Works 52

Public Works General Contracting Government Works Contracts 52

Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Glue down installation , Compact, Looselay and the all-new Taralay Hop Compact ranges are all ideally suited for Healthcare, Hotels and other Hospitality spaces, Retirement Homes, Education, together with Offices and Government Buildings, and Retail locations. Gallery of new designs… Choices, choices, and even more choices!

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Painting/finishing Building Design Building Materials 52

Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In today’s construction news, Gordian’s new Quarterly Construction Cost Insights Report for Q3 2023 shows that material costs are still high compared to past years, but prices for building and construction materials are starting to level off after years of big changes. Prices of Building Materials in the U.S.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. Any and all personnel involved in the use or maintenance of fall protection or who may, in the course of their work, be present on any elevated surface without a guard rail are required to have regular training in fall protection safety. Clean up and remove all debris from work area.

Maintenance 40

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

Roads Online

JUNE 14, 2023

A ccording to the Transport Accident Commission, if no changes are made to the current road trauma climate, another 2500 people are expected to die over the next 10 years, with another 50,000 to be hospitalised with life-threatening injuries. But as a society, we don’t learn from the punishment of one individual,” Lennon says.

Infrastructure Development 98

Infrastructure Development Risk Management Change Management Structural Systems 98

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. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Report-­?

Building Performance Measurement 47

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

Roads Online

AUGUST 23, 2023

Solutions to reduce this taxpayer burden and reduce the societal impact from disruptions by more than 30 percent exist but must be championed by central governments. Each soil type performs differently, especially when there is a building or road placed on top of it. Some are strong and some are weak. Soils also contain water.

Government Works 52

Government Works Infrastructure Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management 52

In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Join InEight’s own CPO Brad Barth, along with a suite of Sundt’s development leaders in an exploration of how attentive organizations can build elite teams despite a global workforce shortage. Transcript Scott Seltz: Hello and welcome to this webinar, Sundt’s Blueprint to Building the Most Skilled workforce in America.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Change Management Building Standards 52

Construction Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

She used the material to build modular classrooms, a church sanctuary, and her home. Our first structural work as graduate students was a wooden pavilion. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, I was able to build my own house. Prefabrication and a fast building timetable should finish it in July. How did you get into wood design?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Codes 52

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

This blueprint outlines near-term strategies to address technical, market, and policy barriers to heat pump adoption and advance the states goal to install six million electric heat pumps by 2030 reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Californias buildings to support the states ultimate goal of achieving carbon net neutrality by 2045.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Public Works Building Commissioning Building Permits 40