Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind. Among the various factors that construction projects need to consider, one of the critical is the assessment of environmental risks. Such assessments ensure the longevity and safety of the infrastructure […]

Digital tool helps Anglian Water tackle sewer obstruction issues

Anglian Water has developed a digital risk assessment tool that supports proactive interventions to reduce obstructions in its sewer network. The post Digital tool helps Anglian Water tackle sewer obstruction issues appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

5 Benefits Of Using Construction Risk Assessment Software

In the world of construction, safety and efficiency are paramount. To handle these critical aspects, businesses should consider turning to technology and making use of construction risk assessment software. This powerful software tool has the potential to revolutionize the industry by making construction safer, more efficient, and ultimately, more profitable. Let’s examine more closely how […] The post 5 Benefits Of Using Construction Risk Assessment Software first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

GDPR Risk Assessment Frameworks: Tools and Techniques for Effective Implementation

Where data privacy and security are vital, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a significant step forward in protecting individuals' personal information. As organizations worldwide acquire, analyze, and store huge quantities of data, GDPR compliance has become a key responsibility. The deployment of sophisticated risk assessment frameworks, which use a range of tools and […] The post GDPR Risk Assessment Frameworks: Tools and Techniques for Effective Implementation first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Regulator repeals Breedon’s nuclear ban

Breedon has received the all-clear from regulators after falling foul of nuclear safety rules earlier this year. The materials giant was banned from carrying radioactive materials in January after inspectors found it failed to carry out an adequate radiation risk assessment for the transportation of… The post Regulator repeals Breedon’s nuclear ban appeared first on Construction News.

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

Select Plant Hire - What happens when an object falls from height? How far horizontally can it move? 19012023

Ever wondered how far an object travel horizontally when it falls from height? This work by Thara Nixon from Select plant was completed to help understand what the risks are and how to manage them

Association for Project Management - Risk Management in the world of Project Management, 02082022

Risk management is a fundamental component of all projects, but to what degree is the full toolkit used, and how is it integrated across an organisation. PIPMG consider different types of risks within the Pharmaceutical, Bio Technology and Life Science Industry sectors, such as functional risks, project risks, corporate risks

HSE - Fire safety in Construction, HSG 168 (Third Edition), July 2022

The HSE has published a third edition of its Fire safety in construction (HSG168) document. Several years in the making, it contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate and/or mitigate fire risks during the design phase (where practicable). It also examines how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do. It is aimed at all those involved with construction projects who procure, design, develop and manage construction sites, including clients & designers

RICS - Anti-Money Laundering webinar (with HMRC), 07042022

This is the first of two anti-money laundering webinars delivered by the RICS Profession Support & Assurance team alongside contributions from HM Revenue & Customs, Etive and Thirdfort. This webinar was aimed at RICS-regulated firms in the UK. The webinar goes through the AML regulations in the UK, and the AML risks in the property industry.