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The UK's new Part O regulations are being implemented at the right time

Archinect

New regulations, called Part O, took effect in England in June, requiring that new homes are built with some measures to combat overheating. The regulations aim to reduce solar gain — the increase in room temperature caused by sunlight — ensuring the safety of occupants, even if it may remain uncomfortable.

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A Conversation with Mohamed Mousa: Navigating Site Supervision, Sustainability and Safety in the UAE’s Thriving Construction Industry

RMJM Architecture

My journey into site supervision began after I obtained my degree in Civil Engineering. I started my career as a site engineer with a large construction company, where my initial responsibilities included overseeing construction site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

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Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk

Deezen

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban targets engineered stone, also known as agglomerated stone – a type of material made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder. "The

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

Deezen

An official report into the collapse of a 10-year-old mass-timber bridge in Norway in August 2022 has criticised the structure's design and construction. A recent report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) was critical of parties involved in the bridge's construction and management.

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Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary

Deezen

On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster , fire safety specialists have attacked UK architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. I've heard that in an architecture degree you get half a day on fire safety," agreed fire engineer and fire safety consultant Andrea White.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis.

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