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New Building Safety Regulator boss steps down

Construction Enquirer

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? Today’s heightened safety concerns due to COVID-19 have brought a further surge in offsite construction. Residential buildings. Consultant. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. GCP Applied Technologies. August 26, 2020. Building Envelope Solutions.

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Second staircases to delay resi tower projects by 9 months

Construction Enquirer

Cost consultant Arcadis has warned that the second staircase rule in the Capital will set back tall residential projects in procurement by up to 9 months. In its latest tender price forecast for the UK, the cost consultant warned the new fire safety-based design delay would worsen the wider market slowdown.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . To improve health and safety .

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? Today’s heightened safety concerns due to COVID-19 have brought a further surge in offsite construction. Residential buildings. Consultant. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. GCP Applied Technologies. August 26, 2020. Building Envelope Solutions.

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The Building Safety Act: Seven Steps for getting Prepared

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The way UK construction companies approach quality and safety will change significantly with the Building Safety Bill ( now known as the Building Safety Act ). Here we share a simple checklist to help with getting ready for the Building Safety Bill and putting the technology you need in place. Download it for free here.

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