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Lendlease recladding costs soar to £151m

Construction Enquirer

A major hike in the expected cost of remediating legacy hire-rise buildings for fire safety in the UK has plunged global construction group Lendlease into the red. He said the liability primarily related to buildings developed by house builder Crosby, acquired by Lendlease in 2005.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources.

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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

Construction Specifier

A 2005 study examining U.S. A comfortable acoustic environment is vital to supporting the safety, health, healing, and well-being of patients and providers. The dBA metric is the most commonly used one for noise control guidelines and regulations. It stands for A-weighted sound pressure levels. Impact of noise on patients and staff.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.

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McCarthy Wins Award for Helping Veterans Renovate Their Properties

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. AGC-FMI study shows that firms’ marketing costs are up a lot since 2005. Enter your print subscription account. Safety and health. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Steven Speer , 29, Senior Construction Superintendent and Safety Manager, Blackrock Builders, College Station, Texas. Alexis Udine , 37, Account Supervisor, Group Two Advertising, Philadelphia. Certifications • Trench safety training • Erosion control • High-performance mechanicals • HVAC. Itasca, Ill. Valparaiso, Ind.