Tag: building
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Building owner fined £50,000 after ignoring high-rise fire safety warning
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an improvement notice relating to fire safety measures in a residential high-rise. Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd, the company responsible for Centenary Plaza on Holliday Street, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice during sentencing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 16…
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Skanska Launches Construction Management Building Blocks Program in Atlanta
Skanska launches its Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) program in Atlanta, expanding the award-winning initiative to more than two dozen local small businesses. The free coaching and education program helps small, minority- and women-owned construction firms strengthen operations, grow capacity and position themselves for long-term success. “The CMBB program accelerates our relationship building with small…
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Behind the Scenes of Modern Building Development
When you look at a sleek office building or a state-of-the-art facility, you’re seeing the finished product. But what went into creating it? The truth is, modern building development is like an iceberg—most of the critical work happens beneath the surface, invisible to the casual observer. From the initial site assessment to the final touches,…
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Skanska launches Atlanta Building Blocks program
Dive Brief: Skanska has launched a new edition of its Construction Management Building Blocks program in Atlanta, aiming to bring its subcontractor engagement initiative to over two dozen local firms, according to a Monday news release. The coaching and education program helps small, local construction firms position themselves for long-term success when working with large…
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BIM Without Boundaries: Building Data for AI Workflows
What is the role of BIM software and models in the data-driven future of AI agents and workflow automation? For years, the BIM model file has been treated as the single source of truth, the place where geometry and information meet. Yet the reality is changing fast. As construction processes become increasingly digital, connected, and…
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How Smart Construction Technology Is Powering the Next Wave of Sustainable Building
The push for sustainable building is no longer optional. From government regulations to tenant demand, the construction industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Yet for many developers, “going green” raises a tough question: how do you meet ambitious sustainability targets without sacrificing efficiency, budgets or delivery timelines? The answer lies in…
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Building the Future Workforce: How the Construction Industry Can Attract Youth to the Trades
As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by uncertainty. Universities are contending with budget cuts, student debt looms large and white-collar career paths are increasingly saturated and competitive. One…
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Key building safety group opens competence consultation
“Following the consultation period, the IFTG will review the feedback with our technical Steering Group, collaborate with the ICC to ensure both guidance documents remain aligned, before getting final sign off from the full ITFG,” said Hooper. “Once published through members’ channels, the guidance will be an open-source document, accessible to all.” View the original…
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Building performance verification is construction’s next competitive battleground
Ahead of World Sustainability Day on 29 October, Willmott Dixon’s Doug Drewniak says it’s time to time to address the industry’s broken green promises on building performance. Image: Dreamstime Despite decades of innovation in sustainable design and net-zero commitments, the uncomfortable truth is that new buildings routinely consume more energy than promised. This performance gap…
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Building Emotional Resilience in the Workplace
Workplace stress is common, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact both our professional performance and personal well-being. Building emotional resilience is key to navigating the inevitable pressures and setbacks of our careers. It’s the ability to adapt to stressful situations, bounce back from adversity, and maintain a sense of control and positivity. This…