Tag: building
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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…
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Trump officials using building renovation costs to go after Fed chair, WSJ says
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Cost overruns incurred by the Federal Reserve on the renovation of its headquarters and two other buildings it owns in Washington, D.C., are the kind of thing building owners frequently deal with when undertaking complex construction projects…
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Extending a listed building? Tips for a smooth project
It might be controversial to say extending a listed building isn’t for the faint-hearted, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider taking on the challenge. Handled well by using the right experts and professionals, the correct materials and with planning on your side, the results can be breathtaking and definitely worth it. But, what does…
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Is it illegal to convert a loft without building regulations?
Is it illegal to convert a loft without building regulations approval? While you might have considered whether planning permission will be needed for your loft conversion and be aware that you might need a structural engineer to assess your space, do you know which building regulations you’ll need to comply with and how to apply…
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Skanska, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Top Out Campus Building
Skanska and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) celebrated the topping out of the Artificial Intelligence and Quantitative Biology (AIQB) building at CSHL. This marks a key milestone of Phase I of CSHL’s Foundations for the Future campaign that aims to invest in the institute’s infrastructure so that research and educational programs are supported to confront scientific…
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How to Reduce Construction Turnover by Building a Culture of Loyalty and Engagement
Employee turnover is notoriously high in construction — outpacing other industries by an average of 2.5% in 2024. This churn carries a steep price. Research shows that hiring and training new construction staff can cost between 50 and 200% of each worker’s annual salary. High turnover also leads to knock-on effects, hindering your ability to…