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How Advanced Machine Learning & Analytics Counter Security Risks & Enhance Operational Productivity

Construction Business Owner

How Advanced Machine Learning & Analytics Counter Security Risks & Enhance Operational Productivity ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 17:28 Theft at construction sites is a growing crisis, with the National Equipment Register reporting losses amounting to billions of dollars annually.

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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

BD+C

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility

BD+C

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.

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Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

Construction Specifier

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 decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Low-impact materials – Building materials that generate less waste during manufacturing help cut a project’s environmental footprint significantly. Shared data means improved productivity, fewer errors, less rework, lower costs and less waste on projects. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks

Construction Business Owner

These costs have surged due to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increased material prices, and evolving regional risk exposures. Your choice of a broker can make a substantial difference in how effectively you manage construction risks and secure the necessary coverage for your projects.

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