David Gibson, Governor, has identified this publication and believes that this free to download guide will assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained. www.thebesa.com/firestopping The aim of the guide is to encourage all stakeholders in...
The built environment and its development relies on the expertise of the development team reflecting both academic and vocational expertise – however, in these difficult times linked to legal responsibility and liability, there has been a drift towards greater reliance on third party certification....
COVID 19 – Following on from our recent Governors “ZOOM” meeting Raymond Y M Chan, Vice President, WOBO, Hong Kong SAR has provided a summary of his experiences. Effects of Covid-19 on Construction Industry in Hong Kong COVID-19 has affected communities globally. In this difficult...
Carbon dioxide drawn from the construction industry and related processes, such as steel mills, power plants and cement manufacturing facilities, may soon be injected into concrete to help the industry reduce carbon emissions. Research and development on the use of CO2 in concrete Mitsubishi Corporation...
As professionals we have the opportunity to assist in the development of new legislation in respect of climate change, New Zealand invites you to review their proposals and submit your comments by 30 September 2020. This is the first public consultation under the new Building...
This on-line seminar provides building inspectors with the fundamental knowledge necessary to administer and enforce applicable code requirements of the 2015 IRC. Specifically, the seminar provides the participants with checklists that enable those performing foundation through final residential building inspections to determine whether the materials,...
Information is key and the activities relating to BIM, the collection, storage and utilisation of information are key parts of the development of a sustainable and maintained built environment. Members of the National Housing Federation (NHF) and UK BIM Alliance are collaborating on a joint...
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. The government has made the following statutory instrument which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. This guidance is about placing construction products on the GB...
Development is an ongoing scenario with the creation of unique buildings and structures, a major impact being the geographical location and associated difficulties of materials, availability, transit and incorporation within the environment. This is the dramatic Vøringsfossen waterfall bridge, a newly opened tourist attraction offering incredible...
We live in a demanding society where space and location are key features. As an international organisation it is essential to keep abreast of diversity and new technologies that run parallel with society developments. The proposals surrounding Penang provide a key example. The article by...
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