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Combating repetitive strain injuries in construction
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are a major concern for construction teams worldwide, affecting a significant percentage of the workforce. These injuries, caused by repeated forceful movements, awkward postures and constant vibrations, can have debilitating effects on a worker’s health and career, but it is not all bad news. New technologies and better working environments are gradually being…
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Exploring graphene-enhanced materials in construction
The world of construction is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by the potential of a remarkable material – graphene – delivering properties that could redefine the very foundation of our buildings. At Talk.Build we have been taking a closer look at this incredible material and its potential for the future:. Check our our latest blog environmen t
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What more can be done to attract women into Construction?
After significant improvement, numbers of women entering construction have started to stagnate. What are the reasons for this and what can we do to improve? Getting more women into construction has been a long-term ambition for the construction industry. Even though there has been a lot of work ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/359/what-more-can-be-done-to-attract-women-into-construction
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The Internet of Things - revolutionising Construction
The construction industry, notorious for its adherence to tradition, is facing a metamorphosis driven by the Internet of Things (IoT). This web of interconnected devices promises to revolutionize the way we build, streamlining processes, boosting efficiency, and prioritizing safety. John Ridgeway explores this exciting shift. Market research anticipates an explosion in the global IoT construction…
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Rethinking demolition in a carbon-conscious age
The construction industry grapples with a critical decision – to tear down and rebuild, or breathe new life into existing structures? While demolition has traditionally dominated, particularly in fast-growing regions hungry for new infrastructure, a powerful force is pushing for a shift – embodied carbon. Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions associated with a building’s entire life…
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Why Engineers Must Minimise Human Induced Vibrations in their Designs
A natural occurrence of someone walking is human induced vibrations. The effects of these vibrations aren’t life and death but can impact structures in a variety of ways, whether they’re buildings or bridges. Although not as serious as structural failure, minimising vibrations is a part ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/358/why-engineers-must-minimise-human-induced-vibrations-in-their-de
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HIT THE RIGHT NOTE WITH ACOUSTIC TESTING
The importance of acoustic sound testing in a space should never be underestimated, especially when it comes to open-plan commercial offices writes Genghis Akay, Director at Planet Partitioning. With substandard acoustic performance one of the cardinal errors of a poorly-designed office, how ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/357/hit-the-right-note-with-acoustic-testing
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE
Better office design can improve people’s lives writes Genghis Akay, Sales Director at Planet Partitioning. This should be a given but it’s often surprising how many businesses don’t consider workplace design a good business investment. One thing is for sure, technology can play a ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/356/technology-in-the-workplace
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Top Tips for Construction Safety
The law states that on construction sites action is required to protect those at work on site and members of the public. Therefore, necessary measures must be taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone. This can include enforcing rules within the workplace for employees and making the ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/355/top-tips-for-construction-safety
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Computer programmes vs human skill?
Advancements in technology have improved most industries, including the construction and engineering sectors. But could humans eventually find themselves redundant within these work spheres at the expense of technology? Probably not! After all, software is usually only as good as ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/354/computer-programmes-vs-human-skill
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WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS TO BRIGGSAMASCO
Figures show one-in-six construction-based workers suffers from a form of mental illness. Even more alarming is the statistic that reveals suicide kills more people in the building sector than falls from height writes Steph Palmer, BriggsAmasco Training Officer. It’s also reported that ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/353/why-mental-health-matters-to-briggsamasco
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NEW CODE SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR FLAT ROOFING
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the BS 6229: 2018 - flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof covering - code of practice – writes Martin Bidewell, Head of Technical and Product Management for Sika Roofing . The latest guidelines, which were ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/352/new-code-sets-new-standards-for-flat-roofing
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Why do you need an Access Door?
When it comes to construction, especially when there is a focus in commercial and industrial projects, access doors and panels are becoming an asset if not being commonly considered for projects. For many contractors, access panels are becoming a solution and option for clients looking to enhance ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/351/why-do-you-need-an-access-door
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THE HIDDEN STRENGTH OF CARBON REINFORCEMENTS
The catastrophic failure of Genoa’s Morandi bridge in August in 2018 has only served to highlight how ageing bridge structures must have a maintenance regime that can ensure the safety of road users. In the UK, rail and road bridges are subjected to many types of loadings and other ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/350/the-hidden-strength-of-carbon-reinforcements
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BETTER PERFORMANCE. LOWER COST – TRUE VALUE ENGINEERING
Value engineering is a phrase that has divided the industry. At a time when the sector is under close scrutiny around the quality of what we build, value engineering – which not so long ago referred to a supply chain working to deliver best value – has been thrown under the bus in some ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/349/better-performance-lower-cost-true-value-engineering
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Can we fix it? Yes we can
A muddy site, a tool belt and hard hat, wolf whistling, dirty finger nails, Bob the Builder and middle-aged men are just some of the perceptions we have when we think of people who work in the construction industry. Lest we forget our hard-working tradesmen who are up at the crack of dawn laying ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/348/can-we-fix-it-yes-we-can
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