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Thinking about timber buildings? Unsure what to consider in designing for fire safety? Check out Arup's new report on Fire Safe Design of Timber Buildings https://lnkd.in/ePzGk3GY David Barber Andrew Lawrence Christopher Lee

"🏗️ Strong foundations, resilient structures! Discover the key principles of building construction design that ensure safety, functionality, and sustainability. Learn how to make your next project a lasting success. For full blog, Click on this link: https://lnkd.in/dDyvKdBT #ConstructionDesign #StructuralIntegrity #SustainableBuilding"

In the world of construction, the journey from initial concept to finished structure can often be a long and complex one. However we are revolutionizing this process through the innovative use of modular construction techniques. By seamlessly integrating creativity, efficiency, and sustainability, we are changing the way we think about bringing architectural visions to life. How Wilmot Turns Visions into Reality with Modular Construction https://hubs.la/Q02qkthW0

Here's a summarized list of the advantages of pre-engineered building systems: 1. Cost-effective construction process 2. Flexibility for future expansion or modification 3. Faster construction times 4. Durability in various weather conditions 5. Design versatility and customization options 6. Environmentally friendly materials 7. Lower maintenance costs in the long run Hope this helps!

What is the most effective way to manage the design and construction of your new facilities?

A great read about the advantages of DIRTT Layered Modularity. Being able to adapt timely to small needed changes and not waiting for a major disruptive refresh yields tremendous immediate productivity gains.

Hear from DIRTT Co-Founder Geoff Gosling, how an adaptable construction system frees you from having to try to build spaces that will be relevant in the future. DIRTT's latest Insights piece takes a look at layered modularity. https://lnkd.in/gVAZTQEp

The Timber in Construction Policy Roadmap was published in December 2023, following many months of close collaboration within the industry. But how was the document put together from the early to late stages, and what are the key barriers to increasing the use of structural timber in construction and what opportunities does this present? Discover how in this piece for Building Design: https://buff.ly/4cw8Hvn

PART O - Webinar for Architects & Construction Professionals This session will consider Part O analysis and building design required to pass Part O. Analysis of natural ventilation rates vs. typical mechanical ventilation rates. The relevance of glazing orientation. The relevance of shading measures. Internal heat gain comparisons between occupancy templates. Zoning guidance. The impact of including / not including internal door modelling. The requirement for night-time ventilation in accessible bedrooms. MEV vs. MVHR - comparing an ApacheHVAC vs. ApacheSim approach. The challenge of achieving compliance for a single specification in multiple orientations and regions. Follow Link to Access Webinar https://lnkd.in/eimBecdV

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