Tag: building
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MoD contractor ‘alliance’ to start building first MMC military bedspaces
A contractor ‘alliance’ established last year to build single-living accommodation (SLA) for the British army using MMC has been allocated its first projects as part of plans to deliver 16,000 new bedspaces by 2034. The six-year alliance comprises Laing O’Rourke, Reds10, Bowmer & Kirkland, ESS Modular and two Kier joint ventures. The 1,794 projects are…
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What is Approved Document P? The building regs to know
When you’re building or renovating a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the big decisions – floorplans, windows, kitchens – but an area that shouldn’t be overlooked is electrical safety. That’s exactly where Approved Document P, or Part P of the Building Regulations comes in. Part P of the Building Regulations deals with…
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Are Your Building Systems Ready for Windows 11?
Windows 11 introduces new compatibility needs for systems that manage buildings. These include BMS workstations, access control servers, CCTV consoles, and digital signage players. Assessing readiness is critical before upgrading. Hardware limitations or unsupported software can lead to operational hiccups. Facilities teams should address several key areas to ensure a smooth transition. From confirming hardware…
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Smart Building: Samsung Repair Boosts Facility Operations
Commercial building operators who understand the strategic importance of Samsung appliance repair services and comprehensive Samsung appliance maintenance programs position themselves at the forefront of modern facility management excellence. Think of these maintenance strategies as the cardiovascular system of commercial buildings, where every properly functioning component contributes to overall operational health and efficiency. When Samsung…
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Smart Building: Samsung Repair Boosts Facility Operations
Commercial building operators who understand the strategic importance of Samsung appliance repair services and comprehensive Samsung appliance maintenance programs position themselves at the forefront of modern facility management excellence. Think of these maintenance strategies as the cardiovascular system of commercial buildings, where every properly functioning component contributes to overall operational health and efficiency. When Samsung…
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Building New Data Bridges in AEC
The AEC sector’s longstanding problem is the lack of data flow among processes and project participants. We’ve tried to fix it with shared file repositories, shared BIM models, and APIs that enable software data exchange. Despite new AI tools, the issue remains. But there may be a solution. Anthropic released MCP (Model Context Protocol) in…
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MFM Building Products Earns Class A Fire Rating for Ultra HT
MFM Building Products, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a Class A Fire Rating for use with Class A standard 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles per ASTM E108/ICC-ES AC188. Ultra HT is a 45-mil, self-adhered roofing underlayment for use in steep-slope…
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How Tilbury Douglas is building and evidencing skills
New building safety regulations have demanded that companies demonstrate competencies across their workforce. For Tilbury Douglas, it’s been a prompt to revisit its skills evidence across the board. The introduction of the Building Safety Act marks the biggest reform of regulation for the construction industry in the past 40 years, and it was a key…
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Redefining Office Design at the Iconic Chrysler Building
When the team at Ted Moudis Associates moved their office to the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City, they saw an opportunity to redefine the work environment from the ground up. This project set out to create a space that reflected their design philosophy – experiential, welcoming and sophisticated. A crucial element in realizing…