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Miami Beach preservationists sound the alarm over concerning new building safety law

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The New York Times has picked a side in the fight between Miami Beach historic preservation advocates and developers supporting the recently signed Resiliency and Safe Structures Act, a law those in the former category claim will augment a devastating erasure of the local architecture character over time.

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President Biden lays out workplace heat safety plan to protect workers

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The country currently has no federal standards on workplace heat safety, and there has been no timeline for the finalization of one. Previously on Archinect: Lack of heat standards for construction workers increases safety risks as temperatures reach record-breaking levels Biden directed the U.S

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Drexel University researchers develop AI-guided robotic structural inspection system

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Researchers based at the Drexel University College of Engineering have devised a new method for performing structural safety inspections using autonomous robots aided by machine learning technology.

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How schools are adapting their architecture for enhanced student safety amid lack of gun control

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Architects must consider not only the immediate physical prevention of violence but also the positive impact on the psychological development of pupils their designs can have.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order strengthening fire safety enforcement in response to deadly January Bronx fire

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Mayor Eric Adams said the city will crack down on buildings with a high number of fire safety violations, two months after a blaze killed 17 tenants of a Bronx high-rise with a history of complaints. The order will also require the FDNY to conduct more frequent inspections of buildings found in violation of the city’s fire code.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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