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Rising To The Challenge One of the biggest challenges facing high rise construction or maintenance works in urban areas is the limited ground space available to work from. Because of this there has been a notable shift in mentality amongst forward-thinking developers and contactors, with, in many cases, solutions to work with these limitations taking priority over value engineering and budgets. Therefore, early involvement with a project in relation to access and lifting is essential. Specialist suppliers such as the UK international Brogan Group Ltd, along with hoist, mastclimber and common tower manufacturers understand this and are collaborating to provide innovative solutions to meet the demands of increasing heights and complexities of the latest high rise buildings. #highrise #construction #maintenance #contractor ##construction #constructionequipment #constructionoperator #constructionworker #constructionsite #constructionwork #constructionjobs #civilengineering #installation #transport #heavylifting #contractlifting #civilengineering #mastclimber #hoist #towers

How we support Hospitals, with support from our members association to IHEEM (The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management) A roof refurbishment specification is created which details the recommended works. We then appoint a Trusted Partner (roofing contractor) who can carry out the works. Monitored by us throughout with regular updates and finally warrantied by us. For new build/healthcare extensions, we manage each roof project from start to finish. Beneficial if sustainable optimisations are considered, such as solar panels, green and blue roofs to ensure an efficient and compliant roof design. In all cases our service covers, design, supply, install, inspect, warranty and optional maintenance programmes. In a nutshell, our service includes: ✅Flat roof leak detection through a FREE survey across all your roofs. ✅For RAAC, we can carry out an initial free survey, if potentially present, we can put you in touch with our Structural Engineer Partners. ✅Roof diagnostics can be used if the initial survey demonstrates water ingress issues. This technology can pinpoint areas of moisture therefore removing select areas opposed to replacing. ✅Support with refurbishment funding streams where evidence-based data is required. ✅Specify the most suitable solution to meet your budget, whilst being compliant to current building regulations including fire. ✅Roof warranties of up to 30 years available ✅Optional PPM programmes; TremCare. All roofs need to be maintained to make sure they meet their expected lifespan, but also to upkeep manufacturer warranties. We are a leader in the marker, as we offer a programme of planned preventive maintenance delivered by our internal contractor. This also gives peace of mind that your roof is being managed and maintained by genuine experts.

The 5 Types of Construction :- We use buildings daily; however, most people do not know how to construct them or the type of construction that influenced them. Different regulations govern different construction types, and it is essential to find out the category in which your project falls. A good understanding of your building’s construction type is necessary to effectively design services such as fire fighting etc. Analyzing the critical insights of your project from an architectural and engineering perspective helps us to question our conventional awareness in construction which is summerised below - 1) Basic types of construction The four main types of construction are: residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, and infrastructure construction. 2) Residential construction It is the process of constructing a single or multi-family house for beauty, comfort, utility, and durability. A residential building should be a comfortable space where human beings can survive and thrive. 3) Commercial construction It is the process of designing, building, or renovating commercial structures that can be leased or sold as office spaces, storage shelters, or even warehouses. 4) Industrial construction It is constructing premises or structures that can be used for manufacturing, such as factories, power plants, warehouses, and processing plants. 5) Infrastructure construction This is the construction, renovation, and maintenance of public and private physical structures such as roads, bridges, railways, pipelines, electricity supply lines, water supply lines, tunnels, and dams to provide shelter.

📢 🔥 Staircase pressurization is a life safety system designed to keep stairwells in buildings free of smoke during a fire. The system works by maintaining a higher air pressure in the stairwell compared to adjacent areas, preventing smoke from entering. This ensures a clear and safe evacuation route for occupants and provides a smoke-free environment for firefighters to access the building. ❓ Why Staircase Pressurization is Required? ✔ Safe Evacuation: During a fire, staircases serve as the primary means of egress. Keeping them free of smoke is critical for the safe evacuation of occupants. ✔ Firefighter Access: Clear stairwells allow firefighters to quickly and safely move through the building, improving their ability to combat the fire and rescue occupants. ✔ Compliance with Building Codes: Many building codes and fire safety standards require staircase pressurization systems to ensure the safety of building occupants and emergency responders. ✔ Prevention of Smoke Infiltration: Smoke inhalation is a leading cause of death in fires. By preventing smoke from infiltrating stairwells, the risk to occupants is significantly reduced. 🌬️ Key Points to Consider: ❇ Follow NBC and NFPA codes and guidelines ❇ Select certified fans for optimal temperature control and noise reduction ❇ Prioritize proper engineering in ventilation system design Have you integrated these practices into your projects? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments! www.skyhighavs.in Follow us on social media for the latest updates and tips! 🎉Facebook : https://lnkd.in/gpRYRiCh 🎉LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gz8rZw85 #Smoke_Ventilation #Secure_Living #FireSafety #SafetyAwareness #AirQuality  #BuildingSafety #CarParkSafety, #IndoorAirQuality #SafetyStandards #CarparkVentilation, #StaircasePressurization, #Pressurization #Ventilation #SmokeExtractionSystem #NBC #NBC2016 #ISHRAE #ASHRAE #NFPA #NEC #RealEstate #Building #Mechanical #civil #electrical #architect #consultancy #bms #startup #safety

⬆ Knowledge Elevator What are some checks and balances regarding operation and maintenance costs for a building that can be applied in the design stages of a building construction project to help ensure its success? Life-cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis (LCCBA) and Payback are two; Value Analysis is another. What is Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis also known as Life-Cycle Costing? This is an analysis involving consideration of installation costs and the costs of operation and maintenance over the life of a building component or system. Often such studies will be done for lighting systems, heating systems, air conditioning systems, or other building systems, to compare over their useful life the economic merits of different systems or components. What is Payback? Payback is a term used in life-cycle costing. It is the time taken for the supply and installation cost for a comparison system or component of a building to equal the cost savings made in its operation and maintenance versus a base system. Payback is stated in years and fractions thereof. What is Value Analysis? Payback and life-cycle cost-benefit analyses are tools to supply value analysis to building systems and components. Various terms having the same general meaning when applied to building components or systems analysis are ‘value analysis,’ ‘value engineering,’ and ‘value management.’ The terms are used interchangeably.   When applied to construction, the value analysis process normally reviews something to determine the appropriateness of its use. Rather than basing decisions on first cost only, life expectancy and predicted operating and or maintenance costs will be analyzed and factored into the decision-making process.  Many decisions in construction do not need a value analysis because the appropriateness of their use is obvious. For example, obvious use may be shown by comparisons to what was used in other buildings, such as lighting or air conditioning systems.   What value analysis means on any project depends on the agenda of the party for whom the analysis is performed. Since any process can occur under the guise of ‘value analysis’ it can be a way of ensuring lowest first cost, regardless of the consequences to operation and maintenance costs.

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The American Building Code Building codes are sets of regulations that specify the standards for construction and building safety. In the United States, the American building code, also known as the International Building Code (IBC), is widely used to ensure that buildings are constructed to a certain standard to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The American building code covers a wide range of aspects related to construction, including structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. It is designed to ensure that buildings are constructed in a way that minimizes the risk of accidents, such as collapses or fires, and provides a safe environment for occupants. One of the key aspects of the American building code is its focus on structural integrity. The code specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of building structures to ensure that they can withstand various loads, such as gravity, wind, and seismic forces. This includes requirements for materials, such as concrete and steel, as well as design criteria for elements like beams, columns, and foundations. Fire safety is another important aspect of the American building code. The code includes regulations for fire-resistant construction materials, as well as requirements for fire detection and suppression systems. These measures are intended to limit the spread of fires within buildings and provide occupants with adequate time to evacuate safely. Accessibility is also a key consideration in the American building code. The code includes requirements for accessible routes, entrances, and facilities to ensure that buildings can be used by people with disabilities. This includes provisions for features such as ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Energy efficiency is increasingly becoming a focus of the American building code. The code includes requirements for insulation, lighting, and HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability in building design and construction. In conclusion, the American building code plays a crucial role in ensuring that buildings are constructed to high standards of safety and performance. By addressing structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency, the code aims to create buildings that are safe, accessible, and sustainable for occupants and the surrounding community.

What is Return Air? An air handling unit that supplies air in a building requires a continuous replenishment of air to supply. For example, a residential oscillating fan has two sides: a discharge or high-pressure side and a suction or low-pressure side and the air discharged from it is equal to the air supplied to it. A building air handling unit must be in equilibrium, so, the volume of air that is supplied from it must equal the volume of air returned to it. For example, if 100% outside air is brought into the building, the same volume of air will be discharged from the building to replenish that from outside and keep the air system in equilibrium. In a building when there is concern for the possibility of contaminated air returning to an air handling unit (called the return-air), the air will usually return through ducts (return-air ducts). Hospitals are good examples of buildings where some or all return air may be ducted. In many other types of buildings, air that must return to air handling units is often not ducted. Instead, air makes its way back to the units by a pressure differential created on the suction side of the fans in the air handling units that causes the supplied air to return back to the units. A common route for air to return to an air handling unit is via the ceiling space, which becomes one large duct called a return air space or return air plenum. The use of a ceiling space as a return air plenum has important considerations in building construction. The discussion above about air movement shows that any smoke in the return air plenum would be drawn towards the air handling unit. If an air handling system is one that recirculates most of the air, smoke could be drawn through the air handling unit and be widely distributed in the building via supply air ducting. For this reason, building codes dictate that materials for use in air plenums must show minimal ability to support combustion in case there were a fire in the plenum. As well, materials in the plenum must contribute minimally, if at all to fire and smoke production. To ensure this minimal fire and smoke contribution, there are tests performed by various laboratories that assess suitability for installation of building components in air plenums. For example, some electrical cables are acceptable for installation in plenums and such ratings relate to the composition of the outer jacket material, which is different from the jacket on cables that do not have a plenum rating. Plenum-rated cables are more expensive than non-plenum rated cables.

Energy efficiency and sustainability. Building codes and regulations. Occupant comfort and safety. Cost-effectiveness and maintainability. MEP in Various Building Types: Residential buildings: Focus on comfort and convenience. Commercial buildings: Prioritize efficiency and functionality. Industrial facilities: Emphasize safety and reliability.

With rising temperatures and denser urban environments, ensuring Part O compliance is essential for occupant comfort and building safety. Effective overheating assessments help identify potential risks and establish strategies to manage indoor temperatures, especially during heatwaves. At AMF MEP, we provide comprehensive overheating assessments to ensure that buildings meet Part O standards, prioritising both compliance and comfort. #ComplianceEducation #OverheatingAssessment #AMFMEP #BuildingComfort #PartOCompliance #SustainableDesign#AtTheHeartofConstruction #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #PublicHealthEngineering #Construction #EnergyDesign #MEPDesign #UKConstruction