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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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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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Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen: Five tips for quickly onboarding employees with new construction technology

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Download our white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act Create a tailored training programme for your business, using expert outside advice One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to implementing new technology.

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CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues | ENR.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Safety & Health. White Papers. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Safety and health. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. Review white papers, research, and other resources. Quantities? Piggyback or ride on another contract (allowed in some States, check your statues/regulations).

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Safety & Health. White Papers. Safety and health. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.

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