Are UK housing space standards still fit for purpose?

The Architects’ Journal Are UK housing space standards still fit for purpose? The government should consider relaxing floor space requirements to ease the viability of housing schemes, says Nenad Manasijevic The post Are UK housing space standards still fit for purpose? appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Nenad Manasijevic

Meeting High-Traffic Demands Without Compromising Aesthetics

Kawana Flooring delivered durable, design-conscious flooring at St Clair, preserving aesthetic continuity while meeting performance standards. The post Meeting High-Traffic Demands Without Compromising Aesthetics appeared first on The Australian National Construction Review.

Feds Nix Carbon Emissions Standards for Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants

In final rule, Trump agencies are gutting nearly all current carbon emissions requirements for coal- and gas-fired power plants—and are proposing to remove all pollution control standards in a separate rulemaking.

FlatironDragados-Sukut JV begins $1.9B California dam project

The dam, which requires upgrades to meet modern seismic standards, is key to utilizing the Anderson Reservoir, the largest surface reservoir in Santa Clara County.

HUD Seeks to Roll Back and Replace Flood Risk Standards

Opponents dispute administration cost-saving figures and say the proposal would make projects less resilient and result in higher insurance cost, with taxpayer funded replacements also more likely.

The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme - Self-assessment workbook

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have an assessment process which is comprehensive and covers key requirements and standards that they expect security companies to achieve, to then be registered on their Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). Attached is the SIA self assessment workbook

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?