Archinect

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The industry group Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has just published a new guide to AI resources for contractors working closely with architects on building projects across the U.S.

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Contractor Building Safety Technology 228

The Architecture Designs

MAY 21, 2024

The efficiency, safety, and wellbeing of a construction workforce should be top priorities for construction project managers. Portable accommodation is a solution that addresses many issues that can arise in construction projects and adds value in several ways. Legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc.

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Construction Construction Project Safety 52

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Handling a construction site isn’t an easy task. A construction project manager must oversee all the construction works, whether building the foundation, putting up the scaffolding or taking it down, laying the structural components, etc. . Every site needs to follow these twelve tips for construction safety measures.

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Safety Site Construction Construction 52

The Architecture Designs

MARCH 27, 2024

Imagine stepping into a home that’s not just built but crafted with the utmost attention to safety and quality. Far from being mere overseers, these professionals are the bedrock of residential safety, ensuring that every structure stands not just in compliance with regulations but as a testament to enduring quality and security.

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Residential Construction Construction Project 52

The Architecture Designs

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction companies and similar businesses, such as sole trader builders, can benefit from self storage. Let’s take a closer look: What Is Self Storage For Construction? source: pinterest.com Self storage for the construction industry is the same as self storage for any industry and for domestic users.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A single house under construction in America today faces all kinds of problems, starting with a run on lumber, then bricklayers in demand, subcontractors with Covid, appliances on back order and plumbing fixtures out at sea. [.] The delays have pushed the average construction timeline back by months.

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Construction Construction Real Estate Residential 231

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

The second is a two-part series by blogger Graham McKay on his Misfits’ Architecture platform (with input from Mohammad Saad Ahmad ) that questions whether BIM is driving the industry, or the industry is driving BIM. These tools would automatically generate code-compliant designs.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 3, 2023

You know how fast things change if you’re involved in construction. As industri es change and construction industry trends evolve, there are many new things to learn. As the industry continues to grow, so do the trends that drive it. . As the industry continues to grow, so do the trends that drive it. .

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Industrial Construction Construction Contractor 49

Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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.

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Safety Building Architect Contractor 90

BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84% during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has focused its attention on virus transmission hazards in the health-care industry, according to OSHA data. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections.

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Safety Construction Construction Site 122

BD+C

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a new guide , "Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction.". OSHA says the guide will be most helpful to small and mid-sized contractors who may not have access to training specialists and the latest safety information.

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Safety Construction Construction Industrial 74

Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. Made of a composite of glass fibres, resin and stone, the blocks were recently used to construct a Palm Springs apartment complex by Miami-based architecture studio Arquitectonica.

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Materials Construction Construction Manufacturing 126

Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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Deconstruction Materials Architect Safety 86

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released today indicates skilled labor shortages will have the greatest impact on commercial construction businesses over the next three years. The Q3 2018 USG Corporation + U.S.

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Commercial Safety Construction Construction 97

The Architecture Designs

JUNE 2, 2023

Industrial roller shutters are a crucial component in many commercial and industrial settings, offering security, durability, and flexibility. By the end of this article, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of industrial roller shutters and their role in modern industries.

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Industrial Manufacturing Safety Commercial 59

BD+C

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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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Safety Construction Construction Contract 60

e-architect

MAY 23, 2023

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or face prosecution.

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Regulation Safety Building Residential 40

Architecture Ideas

JULY 14, 2023

Do you want to improve your industrial, garage, or commercial property? So, if you’re concerned about protecting your home or business from theft, vandalism, or harsh weather, industrial roller shutter doors are the best option! This article explains everything about industrial roller shutter doors. Let’s begin.

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Industrial Manufacturing Installation Commercial 98

Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From factories and warehouses to shop fronts and underpasses, Hicks explores the structures that make up the post-industrial landscape of the West Midlands region known as the Black Country. For me, the shadow on the small wall behind the safety rails makes the image. The photography is by Tom Hicks.

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Structure Industrial Roofing Safety 119

Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The construction industry has come a long way from the days of manual labor and rudimentary tools. In the 21st century, it has witnessed a revolution brought about by a series of technological innovations that have made construction faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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Innovation Construction Construction Technology 71

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 10, 2023

Construction Integrated Project Delivery (CIPD) is a collaborative approach to project delivery that seeks to optimize project outcomes through the integration of all stakeholders, including the owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractors. Another benefit of CIPD is improved safety. The benefits of CIPD are numerous.

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Construction Construction Project Contractor 67

BD+C

MAY 9, 2016

OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down during the week of May 2nd prompted a focus on construction safety in the business press and other media outlets, and by the industry as a whole.

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Safety Construction Construction Industrial 65

Bustler

AUGUST 29, 2022

Construction software specialists COINS has unveiled the shortlist for their COINS Grand Challenge , which seeks to uncover new ideas or innovative approaches to solve issues related to the construction industry. As current existing solutions are complex and easy to install incorrectly this will improve life safety."

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Construction Construction Safety Manufacturing 98

BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2017

In recent decades, OSHA has spurred the construction industry to take a more proactive, preventative approach to work site safety. This fall, OSHA released “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs,” a major update of a 30 year-old program.

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Safety Site Construction Construction 72

Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Wood has been a staple material in construction for centuries, offering natural beauty, sustainability, and versatility. Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures.

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Innovation Construction Construction Technique 71

BD+C

MAY 29, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdowns of many global businesses, a coalition of leading critical infrastructure and construction companies has banded together to launch the “NEXT Coalition” to promote and share industry safety best practices. .

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Safety Construction Construction Industrial 49

Archinect

MAY 5, 2022

Earlier on Archinect: NYC Department of Buildings shuts down 322 construction sites in 'zero tolerance' safety sweep “Our city and our economy cannot recover from the COVID-19 pandemic without a strong construction industry, and this team will deliver while prioritizing worker safety and customer service,” Adams said before thanking Sirakis (..)

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Architecture Ideas

JULY 27, 2023

Modular buildings are the future of construction. Many industries are turning to them over traditional construction methods due to their wide range of benefits. The industry will have to work together to overcome potential travel and regulatory issues in order to reach the potential heights that are predicted.

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Construction Construction Building Transportation 52

Deezen

JUNE 14, 2022

On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster , fire safety specialists have attacked UK architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. I've heard that in an architecture degree you get half a day on fire safety," agreed fire engineer and fire safety consultant Andrea White.

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Safety Education Regulation Architecture 82

BD+C

JANUARY 6, 2017

In recent decades, OSHA has spurred the construction industry to take a more proactive, preventative approach to work site safety. This fall, OSHA released “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs,” a major update of a 30 year-old program.

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Safety Site Construction Construction 67

BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2020

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

.’ Imagine it on a larger scale, like after-construction projects. That’s where post-construction cleaning comes into play. Delve into the unseen impact of post-construction cleaning. Post-construction cleaning involves thoroughly cleaning a construction project once it’s completed.

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Construction Construction Safety Regulation 40

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Architecture and construction go hand-in-hand. But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? If such a thing exists, what exactly is human-free construction? Check out the full schedule !

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Technology Technology Construction Construction 105

Dwell

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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Construction Construction Government Contract 79

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. More than 40,000 airports worldwide facilitate the annual global travel of billions of passengers.

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Innovation Construction Construction Utilities 105

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Owning a business in the construction industry can be a profitable way to make money. Projects get finished on time when your construction business is more productive, and you will avoid cost overruns. It’s essential to have the proper equipment, and since construction equipment gets heavy use, it needs to be high quality.

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