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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage. Yet, this demand also brings challenges, particularly in urban areas where land scarcity and zoning regulations complicate the creation of dedicated facilities.

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Seven Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Civil + Structural Engineer

To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees. Wear safety glasses with UV protection, sunscreen and brimmed hard hats. Junk food is high in fat and preservatives and will put a high caloric load on the digestive system.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

This special planning regulation gives local planning authorities extra control by restricting permitted development rights in specific areas or for particular types of development. For example, in areas with consistent architectural styles, restrictions on window replacements help preserve the visual harmony of the streetscape.

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Enhancing connectivity on the Great Northern

Roads Online

It is situated in the fertile and resource-rich Chittering Valley, and is known for its close-knit community, natural beauty, and historical significance. As a measure to improve freight productivity and safety, a new 64-kilometre link is being constructed to bypass Bindoon.

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

UK Construction Blog

These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements. Prestressed variants offer enhanced performance under heavy loads while adhering to health and safety requirements.

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Challenges in Retrofitting Older Buildings for Seismic Safety

CCR Magazine

Ensuring that older buildings are up to snuff when it comes to seismic safety can be quite the challenge. Since older buildings weren’t built with modern seismic standards in mind, retrofitting is crucial to bring them up to current safety codes and protect them from potential quake damage.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

Several regulations need to be followed to complete the seamless process. Why Listed Buildings Are A Special Case Listed buildings, by their nature, are identified as having architectural or historic significance and are listed under the Town and Country Planning Act. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task.