The Urban Developer’s Post

Last Wednesday, our team at SJA, along with colleagues from RSK Group sister companies including Projence, ADENCO, and RSK Group, had the privilege of attending another insightful session led by Valentina O'Regan of Valorum Law Group and Francois FF Salama, Barrister from 13th Floor St James Hall. The session covered the complex "Duty of Care" under the Design & Building Practitioners Act NSW (2020), a crucial topic for anyone involved in the building and design industry. Valentina and Francois shared their expertise on this critical area, providing clarity and actionable insights that will undoubtedly impact how we approach compliance and risk management in our projects. The presentation also included a detailed discussion on the appellant and respondent’s submissions in the High Court appeal for Pafburn Pty Ltd & Anor v The Owners - Strata Plan No 84674, which further deepened our understanding of recent legal developments. A big thank you to Valentina O'Regan and Francois FF Salama for their continued commitment to delivering such valuable knowledge to our teams. It’s sessions like these that keep us ahead of the curve in navigating the complexities of the industry. Tim Stevens | Chris Gray | Steve Abbott | Mark Lincoln #SJA #DesignBuildingPractitionersAct #DutyOfCare #LegalInsights #KnowledgeSharing #RSK #BuildingCompliance #ConstructionLaw #Law #Developments #Advance #ConstructionIndustry #ThankYou

WoodWorks and the BC Office of Mass Timber Implementation held a 30-minute webinar earlier this year focusing on new provincial mass timber building code provisions. Topics covered by Cameron McDonald and Derek Ratzlaff included the introduction of the new 18-storey limit, changes for occupancies, and new construction requirements. If you missed this webinar but want to learn more about the topics discussed, get access to the recording at: https://lnkd.in/ekrBJ9nH Canadian Wood Council #MassTimber #BuildingCode #SustainableConstruction #TimberArchitecture #BuildingWithWood #BCWood

On September 4, 2024, British Columbia introduced 10 pre-approved, royalty-free designs for municipalities to use, all aimed at speeding up the design process. But while this helps, it’s not enough to meet the demand for quicker home construction. That’s where modular housing comes in, as a faster and more efficient solution. This is the first video in our modular housing series, so stay tuned for what’s next!

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Great discussion at FBE Leeds! Thanks to fbe Leeds for hosting and LEDA - Certified B Corp for sponsoring such a fantastic event. It was a great opportunity to connect with industry experts to learn about and share the latest developments in Passive House. Here are some of the key takeaways from the panel discussion: 🌟Benefits of Passive House: Improved air quality, energy efficiency, and reduced carbon footprint. 🌟Challenges: Perceived high upfront costs, skills gap, and limited government support. 🌟Opportunities: Growing demand for sustainable housing, potential for innovative design solutions, and the potential for significant long-term energy savings. 🌟The Role of Government: Encouraging policies to support Passive House, such as stricter building regulations and increased funding for research and development. 🌟Industry Collaboration: The need for greater collaboration between architects, engineers, builders, and policymakers to drive the adoption of Passive House. Let's continue the conversation and work together to make Passive House the standard for future homes! Many thanks to: Samantha Jevons Adam Harper Adam Layhe Gleeson Homes Sarah McClelland Turner & Townsend Dan Postill Bowman Riley, Architects, Building Consultants, Interiors Kevin Pratt Pure Haus Roger Stannard Jim Wild Five Rise Contractors Chris Iredale Michael Gration Tony Podmore MSc IEng MIMechE #PassiveHouse #SustainableBuilding #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction #contractor #builtenviroment

Installing a home lift can significantly enhance the functionality and value of your property. 🔗 Here are five reasons why home lifts are a worthwhile investment for homeowners, architects, and property developers - https://lnkd.in/eweWS2iN

Check out our website for insight into our process. It can be intimidating to start a commercial or residential project, but AGC makes it easy!⁠ ⁠ #AscensionGeneralContractors #AGCBuilds #NashvilleContractor #NashvilleBuilders #NashvilleTN #Contractor #HomeRenovation #InteriorRemodel #RemodelMadeEasy

For residential or light commercial projects, pre-construction meetings on the building envelope can get everyone on the same page (and prevent all kinds of call-backs later). See what pre-construction meetings typically cover, who should attend, and more in this blog post. https://lnkd.in/efxpiNdS #Henry #HenryCompany #BuildingConfidence #BuildingEnvelopeSystems

Was a real delight to kōrero alongside Eric and Lisa about timber buildings, breaking down some perceptions and highlighting opportunities. Of the >20 projects I've been involved in recently which have considered using mass timber for some or all of the building structure, only 3 have progressed through to detailed design. Enter the "timber implementation gap"!🌳 Hopefully what we shared encouraged the audience to think critically and engage early with some of the key challenges - insurance, expertise, and performance being top of mind for many. A couple of pro tips: - Have conversations as early as possible to set strategies for addressing key challenges - includes getting the right people on board - Doesn't have to be the whole building, you can start small and work your way up - Traditional building design & delivery works for well for traditional materials and building outcomes, timber shouldn't be shoehorned in - Timber buildings include framing / stick timber as well as mass timber! #timber #embodiedcarbon

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady talk with Chief Joe Pronesti on assessing risks in buildings, as well as how age and renovations can affect those assessments.  Brought to you by  MagneGrip