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Yankee Stadium subway station escalator completed ahead of Opening Day

CCR Magazine

a leading general contracting firm involved in significant transit and public works projects throughout downstate New York, successfully replaced two vital escalators that serve as the only free and accessible connection between the underground B/D trains and the elevated 4 train at the historic Yankee Stadium 161st Street station in the Bronx.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Always check with your local government before beginning work. Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. Building codes will continue to tighten to protect against wildfires in the era of climate change.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Builders must register with governing bodies like the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Builders must follow fire safety regulations that cover smoke alarm installation and emergency service access.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Compared to steel and timber alternatives, precast concrete lintels offer superior fire resistance (typically exceeding 4 hours), better thermal insulation properties, and greater resistance to environmental damage. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.

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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design

BDC Network

Government Accountability Office, current or former students account for half of school shootings. This begs the question: if a person intent on violence can use their connection to a school to gain access, how can districts further enhance the level of protection their schools offer? It can also preserve safe egress during a fire.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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How to Ensure Health & Safety Compliance in Construction

UK Construction Blog

Construction sites are some of the most hazardous work environments, with workers regularly exposed to various risks, from falling objects and machinery malfunctions to environmental and chemical hazards. Various regulatory bodies set out requirements that construction companies must follow to maintain safe work environments.