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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality. In facility ownership and management, it's essential to recognize the responsibilities and opportunities that come with this sense of urgency. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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Heathrow’s Seven Year Infrastructure Cover Up Exposed

UK Construction Blog

A comprehensive investigation has exposed the shocking truth: the electrical fault that brought down one of the world’s busiest airports had been identified seven years earlier. The Anatomy of Preventable Failure The North Hyde electrical substation fire didn’t happen in isolation. The fault remained unaddressed.

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Recovering Construction Sites After Major Floods

UK Construction Blog

Planning Ahead for Future Floods With climate change increasing the frequency of extreme weather, flood planning is no longer optional. According to the UK Environment Agency, annual flood damage to businesses costs the UK economy approximately £1.1 Floodwaters may hide trip hazards, contaminate materials, and destabilize structures.

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

It’s essential to design for resilience and adaptability to address the impacts of climate change and future uncertainties. It also helps increase natural air flow and lessen the need for heating and cooling systems. Architects can use renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems.

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How to Reduce Risks in Construction with Job Cost Reports

Jonas Construction

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. How can contractors consistently stay on top of costs while managing complex projects and service contracts? What is Job Costing in Construction?

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Siemens’ BIMPOWER Simplifies BIM Design Process

CCR Magazine

BIMPOWER not only enhances the design process within Revit but also brings the ordering and submittal processes for electrical products to the platform. Siemens is setting a new standard in electrical BIM design with BIMPOWER,” said McKenzie Baker, Innovation and Digital Business Manager at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA.

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Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions

UK Construction Blog

Today’s technology offers streamlined solutions that tackle communication breakdowns, enhance productivity, and significantly improve project management across all stages of development. Paper-based documentation systems create bottlenecks, whilst Excel spreadsheets fail to provide real-time updates across multiple teams.