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New Podcast Alert! Listen here: https://gag.gl/GKHD1Q and download a copy of BV’s change summary for the revised ASTM E2018-24 Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Standard Guide: https://gag.gl/poBydx Catch the Environmental Due Diligence Podcast by LightBox with Alan Agadoni, SVP of Environmental Due Diligence Solutions at LightBox, and Jim Bartlett, Senior Vice President at Bureau Veritas and Chairman of E50.02. Learn about the recent developments in ASTM standards and their impacts on CRE due diligence. Do you have questions about E2018-24 PCA Standard update? This crucial standard is a keystone in commercial real estate due diligence. Jim, a BV senior VP and a member of the ASTM committee breaks down this standard for you. The E2018-24 PCA guide provides a baseline process for consultants to conduct walk-through surveys and research to identify and communicate material physical deficiencies to a user. The new E2018-24 standard guide includes more than 140 revisions and replaces the E2018-15 guide, which was published in August 2015. Click here https://gag.gl/gywTEP to download and read the summary of the changes to the newly updated standard! #LightBoxRE #BureauVeritas #Transactional #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #ASTMUpdates #CommercialRealEstate #Podcast #ASTMproud #ASTM #BureauVeritas #ASTME2018-24 #standardsmatter #climaterisk #EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateChange #propertyresilience #sustainability #IndustryLeaders #PhaseIEnvironmental #RiskManagement #EnvironmentalAssessments #ShapingaWorldofTrus

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Dick Anderson Construction just set a new precedent for safety standards in the construction industry. After a rigorous review by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DAC is now certified as an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Participant, OSHA’s highest level of recognition. We’re the only General Contractor in the Denver Region of OSHA (MT, SD, ND, CO, UT, WY) to receive this recognition. (Nationally, only one of every 5,000 companies has earned this title.) But it’s not the title or the award that makes us proud. It’s what it took to get here and the level of safety that we continue to uphold at DAC. To get VPP status, OSHA examines four major elements:   — management leadership and employee involvement — worksite analysis — hazard prevention and control — safety and health training DAC excelled in all four elements, and we were recommended for the highest level in the program (Star). Why? 🚧 DAC has demonstrated injury and illness rates 50-60 percent below the industry average. 🚧 Our Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) is four times lower than the Montana average and three times lower than the national average. 🚧 Our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is 50% lower than the national average. (An EMR is the number insurance companies use to calculate the cost of workers' compensation insurance for a business.) What’s more, OSHA saw that “safety” isn’t just something we talk about. It’s something we do. It’s woven into the fabric of our operations here at DAC. This VPP certification doesn’t change anything; it just confirms that we’re doing it right—not just at a compliance level but above and beyond. In other words, we prioritize safety, period. We want our workers to return home to their families and loved ones at the end of the day. I want to congratulate Skyler Willard CSP, CMSP, our Vice President of Safety, his team, and our entire DAC crew for their commitment to keeping operations safe here at DAC. ____ #safety #compliance #construction #OSHA #constructionindustry

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October 7-9 2024  Phoenix | AZ <>Welcome to the 2024 Advancing Construction Quality Summit[1] As the demand from clients for a Quality program continues to increase, fueled by the surge in complex projects and the shift towards prioritizing speed over quality in compressed schedules, the urgency to establish a QA/QC program has never been greater. That’s why Advancing Construction Quality is back this October to gather 500+ of the most dedicated Quality professionals from across the US construction industry to share the best practices and lessons learned in developing the tools and standards that underpin the most successful and robust AEC Quality Management Programs in 2024. Cheers, Bill [1] https://lnkd.in/ejC4zPR4

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Here’s a simplified breakdown of the budget for #DomeCity, based on the key elements you've outlined so far: Total Budget: $14 Billion 1. Outer Dome Structure: Estimated cost: $122.75 million to $207.75 million. This includes the dome’s retractable design, transparency features (50% transparent), and climate control systems. 2. Interior Development: Remaining budget after dome construction: $13.8 billion to $13.9 billion. This includes: Residential and Commercial Buildings (up to 200 meters tall inside). Infrastructure (roads, utilities, green spaces, etc.). Luxury Features: High-end design, gold-infused concrete for value retention and aesthetic. Power Grid (including Solar Roll integration, renewable energy systems). 3. Power Generation and Grid: Investment in solar energy systems (Solar Roll) and other renewable energy solutions. This grid will not only power DomeCity but could also sell energy to nearby cities. 4. Waste Management: Waste will be processed outside DomeCity for environmental efficiency, with investments in sustainable waste plants. 5. Labor and Social Programs: Programs for transforming homeless individuals into the labor force. No homelessness within DomeCity. The remaining funds in the budget will likely cover additional amenities, technological innovations, smart city infrastructure, and potential unforeseen costs.

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New Podcast Alert! Listen here: https://gag.gl/GKHD1Q and download a copy of BV’s change summary for the revised ASTM E2018-24 Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Standard Guide: https://gag.gl/poBydx Catch the Environmental Due Diligence Podcast by LightBox with Alan Agadoni, SVP of Environmental Due Diligence Solutions at LightBox, and Jim Bartlett, Senior Vice President at Bureau Veritas and Chairman of E50.02. Learn about the recent developments in ASTM standards and their impacts on CRE due diligence. Do you have questions about E2018-24 PCA Standard update? This crucial standard is a keystone in commercial real estate due diligence. Jim, a BV senior VP and a member of the ASTM committee breaks down this standard for you. The E2018-24 PCA guide provides a baseline process for consultants to conduct walk-through surveys and research to identify and communicate material physical deficiencies to a user. The new E2018-24 standard guide includes more than 140 revisions and replaces the E2018-15 guide, which was published in August 2015. Click here https://gag.gl/gywTEP to download and read the summary of the changes to the newly updated standard! #LightBoxRE #BureauVeritas #Transactional #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #ASTMUpdates #CommercialRealEstate #Podcast #ASTMproud #ASTM #BureauVeritas #ASTME2018-24 #standardsmatter #climaterisk #EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateChange #propertyresilience #sustainability #IndustryLeaders #PhaseIEnvironmental #RiskManagement #EnvironmentalAssessments #ShapingaWorldofTrus

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Usually, if you read the plans, pins taller than 5 or 6 feet, especially separate tier pins, will require bracing. Here we have an example, when the plans were not followed.

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Unfortunately a large amount of the concrete that fails is actually the result of bad testing - not bad concrete.  For any construction professional who works in this area, please look at this.  It will save you a lot of headaches and heartaches (and a lot of money too) #builtwithconcrete #shapedbyconcrete #countonconcrete 

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🎙️ Exciting News from MONOKOTE fire protection! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our first-ever Podcast CE Course in partnership with GreenCE, Inc.! This innovative course goes beyond traditional CEU delivery, offering valuable insights for architects and engineers seeking AIA credits — and anyone passionate about sustainability in building design. Join industry experts Rick Mihevc, John Dalton, and Laura Elliott, M.S.Ed as they dive into sustainability in fireproofing and explore how smart material selection can reduce global warming potential (GWP) and advance sustainable building practices. 🌟 What’s in it for you? - Gain an AIA LEED Specific Credit Hour (even before the end of 2024) - Learn how cementitious fireproofing contributes to fire safety, sustainability, and LEED v4.1 BD+C certification - Discover the role of fireproofing in reducing embodied carbon 🎧 Ready to listen and learn? Tune in here to expand your knowledge and help your projects achieve their sustainability goals: https://lnkd.in/e6XxhW6B #MONOKOTE #AIA #CEU #fireproofing #cementitiousfireproofing #LEED #sustainability #architects #engineers #buildingdesign

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⏸️ Pause for Safety, pause for Health. This May, we're emphasizing the importance of Safety Stand Downs in promoting mental health on our job sites. Read more from EDiS Director of Safety & Health, Jim Ruggiero. #SafetyStandDown #MentalHealthInConstruction #BuildingWhatMatters #BuildingResilience #BuildingLegacy

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In the field of shotcrete, compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations is essential to protect workers. The top 10 safety violations related to shotcrete typically include: 1-Lack of Fall Protection • Workers exposed to heights without proper lifelines, harnesses, or other protection systems, especially in underground operations or high structures. 2- inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Failure to use gloves, eye protection, respirators, helmets, and safety footwear resistant to impacts and chemicals.

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Are your projects truly collaborative, with everyone working as a team? Or is it more like this: the moment something goes wrong, the first instinct is to point fingers? 🔨 The subcontractor's fault? 📐 Was it the architect’s fault? 🏗️ The GC’s fault? Yeah, someone needs to take responsibility—but how many of these issues could be solved in less than an hour if the subs, GC, and architect just sat down and discussed solutions together? The best jobsites aren’t running on threats or back charges. They run on collaboration. These teams get ahead of issues, reduce change orders, and create a work environment where people help each other rather than fight against each other. It’s not complicated. Let’s stop thinking of our jobsites as battlegrounds and start treating them like what they really are: teams.

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Bridges play a vital role in connecting communities and keeping our infrastructure running smoothly, but many are aging and at risk. With 2.7% of U.S. bridges classified as fracture critical, it's more important than ever to inspect and preserve them. In this Civil + Structural Engineer Media article, Shane Boone, PhD, Chair of the ASNT Research Council Infrastructure Committee, explores the importance of deck inspections and why assessing both serviceability and structural integrity is key to preventing failures. Read here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Rwqq30 #asnt #ndt #nondestructivetesting #nondestructiveevaluation #nde #bridges #inspection #inspector #ndttechnicians #integrity #asntadvocacy #advocacy #infrastructure

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In FY2024, Occupational Safety and Health Administration data shows that almost half of the violations in its list of top ten most frequently cited violations for all industries are related to fall protection in #construction. The 2022 data (most recent available) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on fatalities and injuries shows that falls accounted for 865 deaths. Failure to provide proper eye, face, and respiratory protection also makes the list of top ten violations, and in the construction industry this accounted for 2000 respiratory illness cases and nearly 90,000 DART cases. Comparing the 2023 violations (below) to the recently announced 2024 data show little change. These are big numbers. The struggle is real. In addition, OSHA has been reporting that occupational fatalities have plateaued at about 5,000 annually; meaning our efforts that have paid off in the past may be holding the line but are not helping us improve. What can we do to change these numbers in construction? #alwaysbelearning #constructionishard

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Sometimes, NB's are built one after another, next to each other. When that happens, the existing piles from the remnant SOE, need to be identified on your SOE plans. AC 28-104.7.1(Clarity of plans)

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Now this is a very good issue here. There is no code, (BC, FC, Osha, NFPA, DEP, Labor law, etc) that requires 2 means of egress at all times during superstructure phase, when the building is unoccupied. There is 2 means for excavation, 2 means for occupied building *either residential or commercial *, but nothing for an active construction site.(only if you are using ladder and more than 24 workers on deck, but SSP does not specify this) Yet, all engineers who prepare the SSP, copy and paste the 2 means of egress, which then can be used against them, and get a SWO and a violation.

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A new code update coming July 1, 2024 to California Fire Code is: 907.5.2.3.1 Public Use Areas and Common Use Areas Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use areas including but not limited to: 1. Band rooms. 2. Classrooms. 3. Corridors. 4. Gymnasiums. 5. Lobbies. 6. Meeting <and conference> rooms. 7. Multipurpose rooms. 8. Music practice rooms. 9. Occupational shops. 10. Occupied rooms where ambient noise impairs hearing of the fire alarm. 11. Sanitary facilities including restrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms. 12. <Shared office rooms used by two or more persons.> 13. <Normally occupied room(s) used by two or more persons, such as mother's room, phone room, quiet room, wellness room, etc.> 14.<Normally occupied storage room/area.> 15.<Exam rooms in medical office buildings.> Exception: Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the notification appliance circuits serving the employee work areas shall be initially designed with not less than 20-percent spare capacity to account for the potential of adding visible notification appliances in the future to accommodate hearing-impaired employee(s). These changes further clarify what common use and normally occupied rooms are and eliminates strobes and notification appliances in unnecessary locations.

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