Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The post Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

Those border crossings simultaneously are a welcoming environment for guests and returning citizens and a beacon of safety and security. On an average day—before the pandemic—more than 350,000 vehicles, 135,000 pedestrians, and 30,000 trucks passed through US border crossings with Mexico and Canada.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The internet has made it easy and affordable to connect with your customer base and advertise your small business, but online your construction company could be at risk without a strong website security plan. With seemingly unlimited options, many business owners have found it difficult to prioritize their online customers’ security needs.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Esh Construction has bagged the largest contract in the north east firm’s history securing a £56m affordable housing scheme in Middlesbrough. The development will bring hundreds of new homes to Grove Hill and is the third affordable housing scheme Esh will deliver in partnership with social housing body Thirteen.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

While artificial intelligence (AI) has made an impact in a myriad of technology sectors, it is still in its infancy in the physical security industry. AI’s ability to simulate the human intelligence process by acquiring and learning certain tasks and behaviors is well suited for some of physical security’s redundant tasks.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

A Common Data Environment, CDE is a critical to L EAN construction delivery and improving overall efficiency. A common data environment includes a glossary and set of definitions in plain English using industry standard terms. The post Building a Common Data Environment for LEAN Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2024

While FedRAMP aims to enhance the security of cloud services used by the federal government, it negatively impacts small businesses, the overall attempt to improve the AECOO sector’s low productivity, and innovation. FEDRAMP is a clear create a barrier to entry for smaller businesses, reducing competition and innovation in the market.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This complexity makes it more critical than ever to work with a construction-dedicated broker who possesses the industry experience and insights needed to secure the right insurance coverage, both in terms of protection and cost-effectiveness.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2020

As cities across the world ease Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, it is important to ensure that the elevators used by millions of people every day remain a comfortable, efficient and secure way of transportation.

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Security Mobility Transportation Risk 72

Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2022

Leadership Goals for a Changing Business Environment in 2022. Clear, ongoing communication can neutralize concerns over the current and future business environment, and properly training managers to coach employees through a changing workspace can lead to better overall performance with less friction, according to Gallup.

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The Korte Company

JULY 2, 2018

Our success as a security-focused school construction company is underscored by our experience delivering 500 projects for our country’s Department of Defense. From master planning through specific Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Construction Standards (ATFP) , we’ve helped create a safer environment for the men and women of our armed forces.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 6, 2014

More worryingly, this job security may be based on false hope entirely: increasingly, engineering jobs are going offshore or being filled by cheaper temporary labor from abroad. AEC Construction Uncategorized Engineering Degree Job Security'

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2021

To help diversify water sources, provide water security and meet the needs of the rapidly growing south central Texas community, the Vista Ridge Regional Water Supply Project utilizes a public-private partnership to supply 20% of San Antonio’s needed water.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment. 1 FEDRAMP was initially establish to provide a standardized method for ensuring digital information security for federal government agencies. We are happy to hop on a call to assist you from an informational standpoint.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the evolving construction environment, contractors and developers alike are being faced with having to comprehend recent or trending exposures in addition to the other challenges they are facing around supply chain, labor and materials.

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business One of the essential components of business growth and sustainability is securing necessary financial resources. However, the 40% will be locked in at current interest rates for 20 years, making this possibly a less desirable option in the current rate environment.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

By collaborating with our partners including real estate developers and owner, architects and engineers, as well as security and legal teams, we’ve gained a lot of on-the-ground and judicial expertise that has allow us to successfully navigate this growing arena.

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2024

Smart Spaces for Smarter Working: Maximizing Workspace Flexibility with Lockers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/01/2024 - 09:31 MFPRO+ Blog Discover how smart lockers are revolutionizing hybrid workspaces, offering secure, flexible solutions that enhance productivity and employee satisfaction in modern offices.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The American Security Project (ASP) has released a key report regarding the choices America faces regarding energy production and consumption. economy, America’s nation security, and the global environment are not undermined. economy, America’s nation security, and the global environment are not undermined.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Requiring bullet- or forced-entry-resistant materials in exterior doors and windows aligns with the Partner Alliance for Safer School (PASS) K-12 guidelines for the Building Perimeter Layer of a school security plan. One answer is a multilayer approach to school security.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Keltbray has appointed Andrew Chaney as commercial director for its Built Environment Division, reporting to Vince Corrigan, Keltbray’s chief operating officer. This includes invaluable commercial and contractual experience gained on iconic London projects, including The Leadenhall Building, One Hyde Park and The Francis Crick Institute.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. Racking2go underscores the importance of setting up warehouse barriers in the right places in your warehouse to promote security and a more organized flow of processes.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 27, 2016

Duo Security, a cloud-based access provider with locations in Michigan, California, London, and Austin, will expand its existing operations in Ann Arbor, MI. Duo Security established its Ann Arbor technology facility in 2009. Michigan, and Ann Arbor in particular, is where we want Duo to be,” said Dug Song, CEO of Duo Security.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

They have a false sense of security, believing that contractor or subcontractor quotes, or historical information, or square foot level cost models provide defensible cost visibility. Technology alone, however, is not enough to harvest the value of cost knowledge management. has proven relatively fruitless.

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2020

?The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. This can improve employee security and ensure your facility complies with complex permits. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals and substances can increase the risk of severe diseases like cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and tetanus.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Common data environment, including detailed line item locally researched unit price construction cost data. Equity, increasing efficiencies, securing appropriate resources, and preparing for adaptive management is simpler than one might expect. Mandatory initial and ongoing training for all participants and stakeholders. contact-form].

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

The £17m earthworks contract is the first major job secured by Keltbray at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. Darren James, chief executive officer at Keltbray, said: “We’re delighted to be selected to deliver this critical contract, which will showcase our expertise in delivering to a high specification in safety-critical nuclear environments.”

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

Over the past 40 years, building and design professionals have studied how the built environment can help improve student retention rates, learning outcomes and psychological wellness. Many schools have taken measures to keep students safer, such as adding security guards, surveillance systems, metal detectors and more.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment. Emphasize equal opportunities, fair treatment, and a supportive work environment, addressing concerns that may deter potential applicants from underrepresented groups. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. “With planning consent secured, we are looking forward to continuing the extraordinary progress we are making with the Canary Wharf Group.” Enabling works on the 3.3

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. Local market, current , and granular construction task data organized via expanded CSI MasterFormat. . #4

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

To help tackle these issues, Ofwat agreed with Defra companies to make an early start on schemes included in existing plans, where they could demonstrate clear need and benefits to customers and the environment. “In each case the company has demonstrated a clear need and benefits to customers and the environment.”

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