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Exploring Contractual Risk Transfer in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Exploring Contractual Risk Transfer in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:12 Every commercial or residential building, no matter how unassuming its appearance, is the culmination of collective endeavors by designers and proficient tradespeople.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments. When designing military shelter systems , the material choice becomes even more critical.

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Preparing and protecting facilities from flood risks

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy iStock By Kimberly Kilroy, PE, RRC, CDT and Peter Spanos, PE, CFM, LEED AP As sea level continues to rise and weather patterns become more severe and less predictable, flood mitigation is becoming a critical part of new construction design and existing building renovations and maintenance. Zone A has a high risk of flooding.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., Download the full article here.

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Hidden Risks: Design Error

Construction Business Owner

Construction business owners undoubtedly have restless nights over business risks associated with operations, not to mention other concerns. But what these individuals often overlook are the uninsured or underinsured risks, such as professional and vicarious liabilities.

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Why Every Word Counts in Design-Build Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Design-build is quickly becoming the mainstay project delivery method for the United States commercial construction industry. According to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), nearly half of America's construction dollars will be spent on design-build projects by 2021.

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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks

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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.

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