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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. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. GCP Applied Technologies. August 26, 2020. Learn more about precast construction. Architects.

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sets New Health and Safety Standards for U.S. Homes

Pro Builder

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sets New Health and Safety Standards for U.S. A recently signed infrastructure law seeks to ensure the health and safety of millions of Americans. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:17.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.

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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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BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level

Jobsite with Procore

For nearly 50 years, Oakland, California-based BBI Construction has taken its role as a good citizen of the Bay Area seriously, focusing on projects that add value to the community, from multifamily residential to schools, community centers to historic renovations.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. ESA uses the incident data in the OESR to identify those areas that present the greatest risk to Ontarians, to track changes in incident data, and to identify emerging trends.