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Post-Surfside safety precautions could spur a new gold rush to replace aging Florida condo buildings

Archinect

Regulations passed in Florida after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers condominium have helped fuel the drive by developers to buy out and replace older residential buildings. The new rules have increased costs for residents in many older buildings, sometimes requiring sizeable special assessments that may be unaffordable.

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Nearly 1 in 4 workplace deaths in New York occur in construction

Archinect

Construction work in New York — city and statewide — remains the most deadly profession in the country. The NYCOSH has called on lawmakers to expand regulations that hold contractors liable for endangering workers. A total of 41 laborers died on the job in New York state in 2020, a decrease from 2019.

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Building Safety Regulator for high-rise buildings

e-architect

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or face prosecution.

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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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What’s holding up mass timber's ascent in Chicago?

Archinect

The Tribune recently asked why mass timber construction is so lagging in Chicago while nearby Milwaukee and other cities in the Pacific Northwest and Europe are making strides to embrace the movement by altering their building codes and fire safety regulations.

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5+1 Residence by Rooydaad Architects

Archinect

In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend.

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

RMJM Architecture

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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