Rising privacy and security concerns hindering AI adoption in construction industry

Increasing concern among construction professionals about the privacy and security aspects of using artificial intelligence (AI) is hindering its adoption in the sector, according to a new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). The post Rising privacy and security concerns hindering AI adoption in construction industry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

What if the focus for sustainability leadership is not about being more ambitious, but being more practical?

As debates about climate action, economic growth and energy security become increasingly polarised, sustainability leaders face a choice: become drawn into the noise or focus relentlessly on outcomes. The post What if the focus for sustainability leadership is not about being more ambitious, but being more practical? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Independence of ONR questioned after move from DWP to DESNZ

A peer has questioned the “functioning independence” of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) following the government’s decision to change its sponsor department from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The post Independence of ONR questioned after move from DWP to DESNZ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

White House Ballroom Construction Faces 14-Day Countdown After Appeals Court Ruling

New appellate findings detail how the ballroom’s superstructure is intended to protect underground facilities as courts weigh the administration’s shifting security arguments.

How to Improve Sliding Door Performance with the Right Tracks, Locks, and Seals

The post How to Improve Sliding Door Performance with the Right Tracks, Locks, and Seals appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A sliding door is a complete system. Its track and rollers control movement, its lock provides security, and its seals help manage air, water, dust, and noise. If one part is poorly selected or installed, the entire door may feel unreliable. For example, a high-quality lock cannot correct a panel that does not align with […]

Advanced Payments V Vesting

A practice note from Hill Dickinson construction and property lawyers summarising the use of advanced payment bonds and vesting agreements

Tom Scott - Why The Government Shouldn't Break WhatsApp, 03072017

Encryption backdoors - breaking WhatsApp and iMessage's security to let the government stop Bad Things - sounds like a reasonable idea. Here's why it isn't

Tom Scott - Why You Should Turn On Two Factor Authentication, 03082020

Why You Should Turn On Two Factor Authentication The short answer is: "because it'll make things more secure". The long answer involves Ronald Reagan!!

Tom Scott (with Colin Furze) - Fail-Safe vs. Fail-Deadly, 09062014

"Fail-safe" doesn't mean "we have a backup", it means "if this fails, nobody gets hurt". So [Tom] went to see the master of inventions that aren't failsafe, Colin Furze, for a more visual demonstration!

Silver Shemmings Ash seminar - Project securities, 28042021

Jon Sharp focuses on all aspects of Project Security including Insurance, Collateral Warranties, PI, Risk Allocation, Change Control, Contract Breach and Bonds – why each element is important and what your responsibilities are whether as an Employer, Contractor, Sub-Contractor Also, what is a realistic allocation of Risk, Risk Allocation provisions in construction contracts, controlling change in contracts & how to make it work, what constitutes a breach and what to do once breach has occurred

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OAKHILL SECURITY

Oakhill Security Services is a leading security provider offering a wide range of B2B security services to sector specific customers mainly in the Midlands, South East England and East of England.