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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

Lets Build

A report commissioned by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) and prepared by KPMG focused on the value of Information Management within construction and infrastructure sectors. VolkerWessels UK participation in the value of information management in construction report. Improved performance.

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Ferrovial construction worker dies after Heathrow collision

Construction Enquirer

A Ferrovial Construction worker has died following a collision with a passenger bus while working at Heathrow Airport. ” The Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called at 04:58hrs on Tuesday, 13 June to airside outside Terminal 4, Heathrow Airport. Enquiries continue; no arrests have been made.”

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Bid races for new Scape £4bn utilities works deals

Construction Enquirer

The frameworks are designed to cover a host of works covering gas and heat, electricity, water, nuclear, ports, airports, and transport services where many frameworks already exist. For information on Scotland click here, or England, Wales and Northern Ireland click here.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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Revealed: Bournemouth Airport has installed ‘thermal fever detection’ cameras and will become the first UK hub to screen passengers for signs of coronavirus

Construction Test

Bournemouth Airport will become the first UK airport to start checking passengers for signs of in a fresh blow to the Government’s decision to not screen arrivals. The tripod-mounted cameras have been fixed to the airport’s staff entrance but will soon be installed at every entrance to the airport’s departures and arrivals terminals.

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Digital Builder Ep 60: How Innovation and Technology Intersect

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is especially true in transportation centers like airports, cruise ports, and terminals, where clear navigation and user-centric design are paramount. She also stresses the importance of communication and making information visible to relevant stakeholders. I think this is important if we want to make projects stronger.”