BESA chief challenges construction to raise competence standards

The construction industry must match the Building Engineering Services Association’s (BESA’s) competence and compliance standards rather than expect it to lower them, its chief executive has said. Addressing BESA’s annual conference in London on 22 October, David Frise (pictured) expressed frustration that other parts of… The post BESA chief challenges construction to raise competence standards appeared first on Construction News.

Miami Supertall Tower's Daring Design Takes Builders to New Heights

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences' nine offset cubes create unusual structural and concrete construction challenges for builders as it approaches topping out.

Textile factory in Bangladesh wins RIBA International Prize 2026

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named the Green Field Factory of Karupannya Rangpur Limited as the winner of the RIBA International Prize 2026. Designed by Nakshabid Architects, the rug factory offers an alternative model for factory design and operation. Green Field challenges traditional workplace environments whilst creating new opportunities for its predominantly […] The post Textile factory in Bangladesh wins RIBA International Prize 2026 appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

How to Avoid Packaging Shortages During Black Friday and Christmas

Black Friday and Christmas are among the busiest shopping periods of the year. For e-commerce businesses, retailers, and product manufacturers, these seasons offer excellent opportunities to increase sales, attract new customers, and strengthen brand loyalty. However, higher demand also creates significant challenges, especially when businesses struggle to secure enough packaging materials to fulfill orders on […] <p>The post How to Avoid Packaging Shortages During Black Friday and Christmas first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Protecting Construction Workers From Hidden Sun Exposure Risks

Construction work often requires long hours outdoors, yet sun exposure can easily become one of the least visible hazards on a busy site. Unlike an immediate injury, the effects of ultraviolet exposure build gradually, making them easier to underestimate during everyday work. Hot weather also creates practical challenges. Workers may remove layers, spend breaks in […] <p>The post Protecting Construction Workers From Hidden Sun Exposure Risks first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Smart buildings and whole life maintenance

Ahead of a short speaking window in the Tridonic 2022 seminar I decided to start doing some research on this topic in other parts of the globe.

Riser Shafts How to avoid Failure

This educational module looks at riser shafts and the importance of eliminating risk through design. It provides an overview of riser shafts and the challenges they pose. It looks at the worst shaft fire in living memory, to ask whether the construction industry is heeding the lessons learnt from this. It explores the areas the industry must focus on, to highlight the design considerations which must be adopted to ensure risk is eliminated at a project’s earliest stages.

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