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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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Department of Homeland Security is undertaking repairs to portions of border wall

Archinect

Following President Biden’s executive order in January to halt the construction of the border wall , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of terminating the construction contracts for the projects.

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The project's ‘architect’ says he had no active role in Hudson Yards tower design

Archinect

Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk.

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New York ‘architect’ says he had no active role in Hudson Yards tower design and other projects

Archinect

Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk.

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Group focused on using AI for construction safety gains key members

BD+C

Five notable firms have joined a construction industry group aiming to use artificial intelligence to predict hazards and conditions that lead to safety incidents at construction sites. That group was launched earlier this year to share and analyze safety data.

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Texas Guts Local Laws Protecting Construction Workers

Dwell

The state’s housing boom and soaring temperatures create a deadly combination for construction workers. The Guardian reports that in 2021, the Biden administration ordered OSHA to produce heat safety standards, but they have yet to be issued. One WDP member, a construction worker, told The Real Deal that the law was a "death warrant."

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.