Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. Net-zero is the primary objective necessary for climate management. By David Hutchinson and Chuck Bundrick Photos and illustrations courtesy Tremco CPG Inc.

Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As concerns about environmental health grow, understanding what’s in the air around us has become essential for both individuals and organisations.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from Gov. Rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit food banks/pantries.

Environmental Impact Assessment

ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2025

Photo by Molly Riley/The White House July 11, 2025 Several federal agencies have recently announced revisions to their procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act that officials say will streamline reviews for projects.

Environmental Impact Assessment

UK Construction Blog

JULY 12, 2025

A clean and well-maintained workplace is more than just a reflection of your brand—it’s essential for employee health, productivity, and making a positive impression on clients. Assess Your Business’s Cleaning Needs Every business is unique, and so are its cleaning requirements. Adaptability: Your needs may change over time.

Insurance Management

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let’s briefly examine the importance of risk management, the difference between proactive and reactive risk management strategies, and an additional proactive risk management strategy the oil and gas industry should adopt. Risk management ensures companies comply with regulations.

Risk Management

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this episode, we talk with Jeffrey Citrone , Manager Health and Safety Compliance at KAHUNA Ventures LLC , about how to go about implementing a system-based approach to safety. He also explains why safety professionals need to do a better job of convincing management of the unseen value of training and compliance.

Safety Regulations

Buildern

MARCH 6, 2025

The answer lies in the construction site inspection checklist, which is a powerful tool to monitor progress, assess if it complies with local regulations, and ensure that everything is carried out according to the highest standards. A construction site inspection checklist is essential for any construction project.

Inspection

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But changes in the industry are leading designers to take a cradle-to-cradle perspective. While innovations offer welcome solutions to existing problems, they also require a change in the approach to project delivery. To say there has been an increase in the pace of product innovation is an understatement.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

Flooring Systems

Wrench

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Much like a smartwatch serves as a personal health companion that offers real-time insights and encourages proactive well-being, a digital project management information system acts as a vigilant overseer of project progress. Let’s explore the analogy further.

Stakeholder Engagement

Wrench

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Much like a smartwatch serves as a personal health companion that offers real-time insights and encourages proactive well-being, a digital project management information system acts as a vigilant overseer of project progress. Let’s explore the analogy further.

Stakeholder Engagement

CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

Building Controls

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

Watch what they have to say: AR and Drone's Impact on the Industry Kelly Barber Division Chief, Systems Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "Some of the biggest construction trends and innovations that we are starting to explore are the use of AR and drones.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. For further reading on risk management in construction, check out this comprehensive guide. Common Construction Liability Issues 1.

Risk Management

In Eight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Adopting these digital tools serves multiple purposes, not the least of which is to help capital projects meet their timeline and budget expectations and to better manage and execute the growing sophistication of modern construction. How will any of those changes or elements alter energy costs to operate the asset?

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2020

According to the research paper, “Shades of Florence Nightingale: Potential Impact of Noise Stress on Wound Healing,” “Noise has long been recognized as an environmental stressor that causes physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes in healthy subjects. Impact of noise on patients and staff. Rasmanis, V.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

As the community anticipates these changes, stakeholders are keen to ensure that the new development aligns with local interests and environmental standards. They aim to balance development with environmental considerations, ensuring open spaces and green areas are central to the design.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Caution: The Training Requirements are Constantly Changing!

Building Code Compliance

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Grand Rapids is undergoing significant changes as multiple construction projects affect I-196. The ongoing construction will include essential updates and traffic management strategies to ensure public safety during this period. The Michigan Department of Transportation is responsible for managing these projects and ensuring safety.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Caution: The Training Requirements are Constantly Changing!

Building Code Compliance

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

These experts provide essential guidance in navigating the complex legal landscape, ensuring that safety regulations are followed and understood in their legal context. These assessments should identify potential environmental, equipment, and work practices hazards.

Risk Management

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Success in construction requires a blend of technical skills (tool operation, blueprint reading), soft skills (communication, teamwork), and essential health and safety knowledge. From hands-on trades to management roles, you’ll find countless ways to grow and advance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Senator Casey has emphasized the impact this project will have on local economies. Improved infrastructure will lead to better traffic management and safety. These updates aim to improve traffic management, minimize delays, and reduce accidents. It aims to boost economic growth while addressing important environmental concerns.

Environmental Impact Assessment

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The construction industry again being one of the strategic thrust areas of development for any country is instrumental in this process.

Sustainability

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

With climate change upon us, we are counting on engineers like you to help save the planet so no pressure. Environmental engineering is a broad topic and covers a range of scientific and engineering areas that are dedicated to reducing waste and pollution while improving environmental conditions for all of us. Company Name.

Engineering

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

London’s painting sector shows commitment towards environmental conservation. Low-emission and low-odor paints have been introduced following stringent environmental legislation. What impact does technology have on painting applications? These restrictions brought the emergence of new, safer products.

Painting/finishing

Safety Services Company

MAY 31, 2018

The prequalification firm will review your company’s written health and safety program for conformance with OSHA regulatory and owner-client standards. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. Health, Safety, & Environmental Program: Safety Manual, Safety Management System, HSE Manual, etc. Training documentation.

Safety Regulations

UK Construction Blog

MAY 11, 2024

Passion for excellence Improving continuously Digital Overall technical skills Regulatory environment Client needs and guidance Assessment of property costs Tech and design Coordination and integration Assessing and monitoring Over 28 million UK households will need upgrading to fulfil the legally binding net zero objective by 2050.

Project Management Consulting

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cavanaugh and Michael “Mick” Dunn Photo courtesy Armstrong World Industries Today’s facility owners and managers face more intense demands than ever , driven by challenges such as tighter budgets, compressed timelines, and the need to create and maintain spaces that attract the right customers while promoting greater employee productivity.

HVAC System Installation

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Private commercial and office fit-outs are still in demand as firms update and upgrade their footprints post-pandemic, while infrastructure investment is boosted by the new asset management plan-period in the water sector (AMP8, the eighth asset management period regulated by Ofwat) and the need to invest in renewable energy.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

The headline S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index unexpectedly climbed to 55.3 July saw no change in supplier lead times after 16 months of improvement. Drones can monitor construction sites, assess safety, and move heavy goods up to 20kg. in July from 52.2 The reading should drop to 51.0.

Safety Regulations

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. The industry follows strict regulations and safety standards to maintain high-quality construction practices. trillion U.S. Permits ensure that your project plays by the rules.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2025

By bridging the gap between physical infrastructure and digital solutions, electrified hardware is driving the future of efficient and secure building management. Managing and monitoring access remotely is critical for businesses seeking more security and operational efficiency.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The interagency team was also instrumental in ensuring that the regulatory guidance in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) conformed to the FASA authority. Office of Management and Budget. Impact of FASA. Price Changes and Technology RefreshmentSmall Business Considerations.

Contracts

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

However, with food processing, meals can be cooked faster and still taste delicious and contain most of the health benefits of the foods they are made from. In order to manage effective food processing, food processors must consider facilities that will be up to par with their business. Here are a few that make the cut.

Building Products Distribution