Tag: building
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Building Trust in Asphalt: The Power of Communication and Consistency
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In an industry where communication breakdowns, vague quotes and inconsistent crews can sometimes cause a headache, Sommerset Paving Companies, LLC offers something different. The Michigan-based contractor has built its reputation on clear communication, consistent quality, and a culture that values people as much as pavement. Louise Pernicano didn’t set out to run a paving company.…
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CITB launches £250k building safety skills training programme
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a £250,000 skills pilot project to accelerate building safety remediation across the country. The funding will be used to upskill 100 rainscreen facade system installers and 24 supervisors across England, Scotland and Wales. The training courses will be free to attend and are expected to begin in early…
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Bristol City Council is looking for a Senior Building Safety Manager to drive resident safety
Bristol City Council has announced an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on the role of Senior Building Safety Manager, based in Bristol. The full-time, permanent position plays a pivotal part in ensuring the safety of high-rise, multi-occupied residential buildings across the city. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Natta Building Company tests precision grading tech
Phil Matchett, technical sales consultant at Sitech, said: “UTS relies on line-of-sight lasers as opposed to satellite signals and is therefore the ideal system to use on indoor projects such as this, where GNSS becomes unreliable. In this instance, Trimble UTS was integrated into the Trimble Earthworks machine control system to provide real-time feedback to operators,…
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Building Tech-Ready Homes: Key Features for Modern Living
Today’s residents are seeking homes that offer more than just shelter. A truly modern living space must deliver comfort, convenience, and a sense of community, all powered by seamless technology. As expectations change, developers and property managers are rethinking what makes a residence attractive and future-proof. Below are the must-have features for creating genuinely tech-ready…
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Pick Everard introduces Building Safety Act training for clients
Design consultancy Pick Everard has introduced Building Safety Act training for clients, covering compliance obligations and best practice guidance. The Building Safety Act was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and aims to improve building safety standards. The expanded training covers how to build compliance into all aspects of the design and construction…
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Sabey Data Centers Opens Austin Building B Expansion
Sabey Data Centers, a leading data center developer, owner and operator, announces today that construction is under way for Building B on its growing Austin campus, located in the burgeoning tech corridor of Round Rock, Texas. This three-story facility is designed to deliver a total of 54 megawatts of power capacity, with the first 18 megawatts…
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BDB Expands, Transforms Berkeley Building into Housing
Following its successful streak of building projects in the Eastern United States, BDB Construction Enterprise has executed a high-profile residential renovation project in Berkeley, California, to reinvent an existing student housing complex. This success marks the first foray by the New York City-based contractor into construction work on the West Coast. Led by Tallal Bhutta, founder and…
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‘Gateway 2.5’: should we expect a new step in the building control process?
As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? Angus Dawson examines this issue. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What are listed building grades? We explain
As a homeowner, one of the most important things you’ll need to confirm when buying a listed building is the listed building grade assigned to your property. Why? Because this simple letter or roman numeral can make a huge difference to the work you can do to your home, potentially turning a simple renovation or…