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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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Building Safety: Ensuring Secure Spaces for All

The Architecture Designs

Here are some key aspects of building safety that are crucial for creating secure spaces for all. Elevator Safety source: pinterest.com Elevators are indispensable tools in the daily lives of people who live and work in an increasingly vertical world. Hence, elevator maintenance is a crucial undertaking with heavy responsibilities.

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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

Deezen

Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We

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Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass.

BD+C

Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass. The site once housed a factory owned by Wyman-Gordon, manufacturer of engineered titanium, steel, and nickel-based alloy forgings for the aerospace, energy, and military naval market. Based in Westport, Mass., in background.

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The Challenge of Budget Constraints

SW Oregon Architect

To address cost limitations, owners may need to work closely with their architects and contractors to identify effective solutions. Open communication and collaboration between the owner, architect, and contractor from the project’s inception are clearly effective strategies for maximizing the value of construction projects.

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Why Should I Hire a Steel Reinforcement Contractor For My Project?

Architecture Ideas

If you’re considering hiring a steel reinforcement contractor for your project, first, you need to understand what is involved in the industry. Companies like Heaton Manufacturing UK are the type of contractors you need. Credible industry associations include BSI, CHAS, and Construction Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.

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Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering

BD+C

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:53 Trimble Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. What is value engineering?